Page 3 - Contents; Description
iii Contents 1 Description Server Board Features ......................................................................................................... 9 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ........................................................................... 10Back Panel Connectors ..........
Page 4 - Configuration Software and Utilities
iv ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Removing DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 34 Peripheral Devices ............................................................................................................. 3...
Page 5 - Solving Problems
Content v Server Control Operations ......................................................................................... 85Phonebook ................................................................................................................ 88Management Plug-ins ..............................
Page 6 - Technical Reference
vi ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide 5 Technical Reference Connectors ....................................................................................................................... 112 ATX Style Front Panel Connector .................................................................
Page 7 - Tables
Content vii 12. Removing the Hard Drive Carrier from the Chassis ................................................... 36 13. Attaching the Drive to the Carrier ............................................................................... 37 14. Attaching a Slim-line CDROM Drive to the CDROM Tray .....
Page 10 - Front Panel Controls and Indicators; Figure 2 presents the controls and indicators for the unit.
10 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls and indicators are located behind the front bezel of the ISP2150 as shownin Figure 1. To access the panel, grasp the bezel at its edges and gently pull it towards you. Figure 1. Front View o...
Page 11 - Back Panel Connectors
Description 11 Back Panel Connectors OM09321 A B C K I J H G F E D Figure 3. Back Panel Connectors A. Mouse connector G. USB connectors B. Parallel Port connector H. RJ45 Network connector C. PCI Expansion slots I. Serial port connector (COM1) D. AC input power connector J. Serial port connector (CO...
Page 12 - Major System Elements
12 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Major System Elements OM09322 K G J H I E D A B C F Figure 4. Major System Elements A. Power supply G. Hard drive carrier B. Expansion slot covers H. Diskette drive C. PCI riser card bracket I. Front panel D. Server board J. CDROM drive bay cover E. F...
Page 13 - Server Board Connector and Component Locations
Description 13 Server Board Connector and Component Locations A B OM08561 C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH II Figure 5. Server Board Connector and Component Locations A. Fansink connector 2 B. Secondary processor C. Fansink connector 1 D. Primary processor E. D...
Page 14 - Processor; III; Memory; NOTE
14 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Processor Each Pentium II or Pentium III processor is packaged in a cartridge. The cartridge includes the processor core with an integrated 16 KB primary (L1) cache, the secondary (L2) cache, and a backcover. The processor implements the MMX ™ technol...
Page 15 - 40GX Host Bridge / Memory Controller; The ISP2150 is designed around the Intel; Peripherals; The National; Serial Ports
Description 15 ✏ NOTE Use DIMMs that have been tested for compatibility with the server board.Contact your sales representative or dealer for a current list of approvedmemory modules. Check the Intel Customer Support web site for the latesttested memory list: http://support.intel.com/support/motherb...
Page 16 - Video
16 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Add-in Board Slots You can only add two PCI cards to this server. You must use the PCI slots on the riser card. Donot use any expansion slots on the server board. The server board has two full length standard PCI connectors on the riser card. PCI feat...
Page 17 - IDE Controller; Network Controller
Description 17 IDE Controller IDE is a 16 bit interface for intelligent disk drives with disk controller electronics onboard. ThePCI/ISA/IDE Accelerator, also known as PIIX4e, is a multifunction device on the server board thatacts as a PCI based Fast IDE controller. The device controls: • PIO and ID...
Page 18 - Keyboard and Mouse; Windows; CAUTION; The system is off only when the AC power is disconnected.; Server Management
18 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Keyboard and Mouse The keyboard/mouse controller is PS/2-compatible. The server may be locked automatically ifthere is no keyboard or mouse activity for a predefined length of time, if specified through theSystem Setup Utility (SSU). Once the inactivi...
Page 19 - Emergency Management Port Console
Description 19 One major function of the BMC is to autonomously monitor system management events, and logtheir occurrence in the nonvolatile System Event Log (SEL). These include events such asover-temperature and over-voltage conditions, fan failure, or chassis intrusion. To enable accuratemonitori...
Page 20 - Platform Event Paging; Software Security
20 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide The EMP Console uses three management plug-ins to monitor the server: • SEL Viewer • SDR Viewer • FRU Viewer The EMP Console also has Phonebook plug-in that can be used to create and maintain a list ofservers and their phone numbers. ✏ NOTE EMP and PE...
Page 21 - Using Passwords
Description 21 Using Passwords You can set the user password, the administrator password, or both passwords. If only the userpassword is set, you: • Must enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU. • Must enter the user password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in either...
Page 22 - Summary of Software Security Features
22 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Summary of Software Security Features The table below lists the software security features and describes what protection each offers. Ingeneral, to enable or set the features listed here, you must run the SSU and go to the SecuritySubsystem Group, men...
Page 23 - Checking the Power Cords; WARNING; HAR
Description 23 Table 3. Software Security Features (continued) Feature Description Control access to thesystem other thanSSU: set userpassword. To control access to using the system, set a user password and enable it throughSetup or the SSU. To disable a password, change it to a blank entry or press...
Page 24 - Equipment Rack Precautions; SAFETY WARNINGS; : The equipment rack must be anchored; AC; : You are responsible for installing an; : To avoid the potential for an; CAUTIONS
24 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Equipment Rack Precautions SAFETY WARNINGS A NCHOR THE EQUIPMENT RACK : The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable support to prevent it from falling over when one ormore servers are extended in front of it on slide assemblies. The anchorsmus...
Page 25 - Upgrading and Installing Server Components; Tools and Supplies Needed; : To remove power from system, you must press; ESD can
25 2 Upgrading and Installing Server Components Tools and Supplies Needed • Phillips (cross head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit) • Jumper removal tool or needle nosed pliers • Pen or pencil • Anti-static wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended) Warnings and Cautions These warnings and caut...
Page 26 - ESD and handling boards:; For proper cooling and airflow, always install the; Installing or removing jumpers:; A jumper is a small plastic encased
26 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide ESD and handling boards: Always handle boards carefully. They can be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold boards only by their edges. Afterremoving a board from its protective wrapper or from the system, place itcomponent-side UP on a grounded, static-fre...
Page 27 - Bezel; Opening and Closing the Front Bezel
Upgrading and Installing Server Components 27 Bezel Opening and Closing the Front Bezel With the bezel open you have access to all of your system’s front panel functions and indicators.With the bezel closed you can protect critical functions and still view the system’s indicators. To open the bezel,...
Page 28 - Locking and Unlocking the Front Bezel; about a; Attaching and Removing the Front Bezel; The front bezel can be installed or removed from the system.
28 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Locking and Unlocking the Front Bezel The bezel can be locked and unlocked to prevent unwanted access to the system. To lock the bezel: 1. Remove the keys from inside the bezel (they should be taped to the inside). 2. Close the bezel and insert the ke...
Page 29 - Covers; Opening the Cover; Loosen the three screws on the rear of the system.; Closing the Cover; Tighten the three screws on the rear of the chassis.
Upgrading and Installing Server Components 29 Covers Opening the Cover 1. Loosen the three screws on the rear of the system. 2. Pull the cover back and remove it from the chassis. OM09327 Figure 7. Opening the Cover Closing the Cover 1. Place the cover on the chassis and slide it forwards as far as ...
Page 30 - Processors; Processor must be appropriate:; You may damage the server if you; Heat sink must be appropriate:; Depending on your configuration, the; ESD and handling processors:; Reduce the risk of electrostatic
30 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Processors WARNING If the server has been running, any installed processor and heat sink onthe processor board(s) will be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, becareful when removing or installing server board components that arelocated near proce...
Page 31 - Installing a Processor; The server supports up to two Intel Pentium II or Pentium
Upgrading and Installing Server Components 31 Installing a Processor The server supports up to two Intel Pentium II or Pentium III processors (with 100 MHz system bus). If you are installing two processors, make sure they are the same speed, voltage, andstepping. 1. Observe the safety and ESD precau...
Page 32 - Removing a Processor
32 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide CAUTION, SINGLE-PROCESSOR CONFIGURATIONS If you install only one processor in a system, it must go in the primaryconnector (closest to the DIMM sockets). With a single-processorconfiguration, you must install a termination board and termination latcha...
Page 33 - Installing DIMMs; Or; To install your memory:
Upgrading and Installing Server Components 33 Memory Installing DIMMs The server only supports 100 MHz PC/100-compliant SDRAM. • Install from 32 MB to 2 GB of unbuffered memory, using up to four single or double-bankedDIMMs Or • Install from 32 MB to 2 GB of registered memory, using up to four singl...
Page 34 - Removing DIMMs
34 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide OM09318 Figure 10. Installing DIMMs 7. Repeat the steps to install each DIMM. 8. Ensure that no cables are protruding from the server chassis and then close the server. 9. Connect all external cables and the power cord to the server. 10. Turn on the m...
Page 35 - Peripheral Devices; Removing the Diskette Drive; Slide the drive carrier out the front of the chassis.
Upgrading and Installing Server Components 35 Peripheral Devices Removing the Diskette Drive 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter. 2. Disconnect the power (B) and signal (A) cables from the diskette drive. The connectors arekeyed for ease in reconnecting them to...
Page 36 - Re-installing the Diskette Drive; Slide the drive carrier through the front of the chassis.; Installing a Hard Drive
36 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Re-installing the Diskette Drive 1. Remove the 3.5-inch diskette drive from its protective wrapper, and place it component-side upon an anti-static surface. 2. Install the drive into the drive carrier and secure it with the screws that you removed. 3....
Page 38 - Installing a Slim-line CDROM Drive
38 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Installing a Slim-line CDROM Drive Your server does not come with an integrated slim-line CD-ROM drive. You must purchase oneseparately and install it. 1. Remove the drive from its protective wrapper, and place it on an anti-static surface. 2. Set any...
Page 39 - Removing a CDROM Drive; Remove the three screws holding the drive to the chassis.
Upgrading and Installing Server Components 39 OM09319 C D A B Figure 15. Installing a Slim-line CDROM Drive A. Signal cable B. Power cable C. ScrewsD. Retention screw 5. Slide the slim-line CDROM tray into the CDROM bay. It is recommended that you firstremove the diskette drive in the section “Remov...
Page 40 - Installing Add-in Cards; Remove the expansion slot cover (C) for the slot you wish to use.
40 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Add-in Cards Installing Add-in Cards You can only add two PCI cards to this server. You must use the PCI slots on the riser card. Donot use any expansion slots on the server board. 1. Remove the expansion slot cover for the slot you wish to use. Remov...
Page 41 - Install the cover retention bracket and thumbscrew.
Upgrading and Installing Server Components 41 3. Remove the add-in board from its protective wrapper. Set jumpers or switches according to themanufacturer’s instructions. OM09326 A B Figure 17. Installing an Add-in Card A. PCI slotB. Add-in card bracket 4. Hold board by its top edge or upper corners...
Page 42 - Power Supply; Removing and Re-installing a Power Supply; To replace the power supply:
42 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Power Supply Removing and Re-installing a Power Supply To replace the power supply: 1. Unplug the power cord from the power source and from the power cord receptacle (A) at theright rear side of the system. 2. Remove the top cover of the system. Refer...
Page 43 - System Mounts; Installing the Front Bracket and Racking the System; Installing the Front Bracket in a Cabinet
Upgrading and Installing Server Components 43 System Mounts There are two methods for installing the ISP2150, using the front bracket hardware or optionallyusing rack rail system. Installing the Front Bracket and Racking the System The ISP2150 system comes with mounting bracket hardware that allows ...
Page 44 - Mount the front bracket to the cabinet.; Installing the Front Bracket in a Center-Mount, Relay Rack; You can also mount the bracket
44 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide 5. Mount the front bracket to the cabinet. To complete the installation, bolt thesystem’s front brackets to the cabinetusing the mounting bolts (A in Figure21) supplied by the cabinet manufacturer. OM09346 A A Figure 21. Mounting the Front Brackets to...
Page 46 - Attach all four rail brackets to the
46 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide 4. Here is a combination side and rear view(Figure 26) of the chassis after the rightinside rail has been attached. 5. Locate the front and rear rail bracketsfor one side of the rail kit. One pair (Aand B in Figure 27) exists for each sideof the cabin...
Page 49 - Replacing the Back up Battery
Upgrading and Installing Server Components 49 Replacing the Back up Battery The lithium battery on the server board powers the real time clock (RTC) for up to 10 years in theabsence of power. When the battery starts to weaken, it loses voltage, and the server settings storedin CMOS RAM in the RTC (f...
Page 50 - Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the battery.
50 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide OM07843 A B C Figure 34. Replacing the Lithium Battery 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter. 2. Open the chassis. 3. Insert the tip of a small flat bladed screwdriver, or equivalent, under the tab in the plasticre...
Page 51 - Use the keyboard’s numeric pad to enter numbers and symbols.
51 3 Configuration Software and Utilities This chapter describes the Power On Self Test (POST) and server configuration utilities. The tablebelow briefly describes the utilities. Table 4. Configuration Utilities Utility Description and brief procedure Page BIOS Setup If the system does not have a di...
Page 52 - After POST completes, the system beeps once.
52 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Power On Self Test (POST) Each time you turn on the system, POST starts running. POST checks the server board, processor,memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displaysthe amount of memory that it is able...
Page 53 - Using BIOS Setup; Run Setup: You may run Setup to modify such server board feature as:; Record Your Setup Settings
Configuration Software and Utilities 53 Using BIOS Setup This section describes the BIOS Setup options. Use Setup to change the server configuration. Youcan run Setup with or without an operating system being present. Setup stores most of theconfiguration values in battery backed CMOS; the rest of t...
Page 54 - Starting Setup; If CMOS/NVRAM has been corrupted, you will see other prompts:; Setup Menus
54 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Starting Setup You can enter Setup after power on or reset by pressing F2. After booting, you will see thefollowing prompt: Press <F2> to enter SETUP If CMOS/NVRAM has been corrupted, you will see other prompts: Warning: cmos checksum invalid Er...
Page 55 - Main Menu
Configuration Software and Utilities 55 Main Menu You can make the following selections on the Main Menu itself. Use the submenus for otherselections. Feature Choices Description System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system time System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date Legacy Diskette A: Disabled360KB1.2...
Page 56 - Primary/Secondary IDE Master and Slave Submenu
56 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Primary/Secondary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Feature Choices Description Type AutoNoneCD-ROMIDE Removable ATAPI Removable User Auto forces the server to attempt autodetection of the drive type.None informs the server to ignore this drive.CD ROM allo...
Page 57 - Keyboard Submenu; Processor Settings Submenu
Configuration Software and Utilities 57 Keyboard Submenu Feature Choices Description Num Lock OnOff Selects the power on state for Num Lock. Key Click DisabledEnabled Enables or disables the audible key click. Keyboard auto-repeat rate 30/sec26.7/sec21.8/sec18.5/sec13.3/sec10/sec6/sec2/sec Sets the ...
Page 58 - Advanced Menu; PCI Configuration Submenu; PCI Device, Embedded SCSI Submenu
58 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Advanced Menu You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu itself. Use the submenus for thethree other selections that appear on the Advanced Menu. Feature Choices Description Installed OS OtherPlug-N-Play Select Plug-N-Play if you are b...
Page 59 - Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu
Configuration Software and Utilities 59 PCI Device, Slot 1 - Slot 6 Submenus Feature Choices Description Enable Master EnabledDisabled Enables selected device as a PCI bus master. Latency Timer Default020h040h060h080h0A0h0C0h0E0h Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, thata device may ...
Page 60 - Advanced Chipset Control
60 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu (continued) Feature Choices Description Interrupt IRQ 5IRQ 7 Selects the IRQ for LPT port. DMA channel DMA 1DMA 3 Selects the DMA for LPT port (only used for ECP mode). Floppy disk controller DisabledEnabled...
Page 61 - Security Menu
Configuration Software and Utilities 61 Security Menu You can make the following selections on the Security Menu itself. Enabling the SupervisorPassword field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case-sensitive. Feature Choices Description User Password is ClearSet Status on...
Page 62 - Server Menu; You can make the following selections on the Server Menu itself.; System Management Submenu
62 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Server Menu You can make the following selections on the Server Menu itself. Feature Choices Description SystemManagement Enters submenu. Console Redirection Enters submenu. PEP Management Enters submenu. Enable Sleep Button DisabledEnabled Enables op...
Page 63 - Server Management Information Submenu
Configuration Software and Utilities 63 System Management Submenu (continued) Feature Choices Description EMP Hang-up LineString ATH Sets the Hang-up Line Sequence for the modem beingused for EMP. Used in EMP modem mode. Modem Init String AT&F0S0=1S14=0&D Sets the initialization string for t...
Page 64 - Console Redirection Submenu; PEP Management Submenu
64 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Console Redirection Submenu Feature Choices Description COM Port Address Disabled3F82F83E8 When enabled, console redirection uses the I/O port specified. 3F8 - typically is COM1 2F8 - typically is COM2 All keyboard/mouse and video will be directed to ...
Page 65 - PEP Filter Submenu; Boot Menu; You can make the following selections on the Boot Menu itself.
Configuration Software and Utilities 65 PEP Filter Submenu This submenu allows you to set which events or error conditions cause the system to page you. Feature Choices Description PEF Enable DisableEnable Enables the Platform Event Filtering. If this is enabled, and one ofthe events you enable belo...
Page 66 - Boot Device Priority
66 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Boot Menu (continued) Feature Choices Description Extended RAM Step 1 MB1 KB Every location No memory test Sets extended memory test to verify once every KB, everyMB, every location, or not at all (no test). BIOS Boot SpecSupport Limited Disabled The ...
Page 67 - Removable Devices; Exit Menu; Using the System Setup Utility; permits viewing and clearing of the system’s system event log
Configuration Software and Utilities 67 Removable Devices For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or<-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list. Option Description 1. Legacy Floppy Drive Refers to the onboar...
Page 68 - When to Run the System Setup Utility; modify the server’s boot device order or security settings; What You Need to Do
68 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide When to Run the System Setup Utility The SSU is a DOS-based utility that supports extended system configuration operations for onboardresources and add-in boards. You can also view the system event log and to set system boot andsecurity options. Use t...
Page 69 - Running the SSU; Running the SSU Locally; Starting the SSU; Turn on your video monitor and your system.
Configuration Software and Utilities 69 Running the SSU • Running the SSU Locally Running the ssu.bat file provided on the SSU media starts the SSU. If the server boots directlyfrom the SSU media, the ssu.bat file is automatically run. If it boots from a different media, theSSU can be started manual...
Page 70 - This message appears:
70 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide 5. This message appears: Please wait while the Application Framework loads.... 6. When the main window of the SSU appears, you can customize the user interface beforecontinuing. Figure 35. System Setup Utility Main Window
Page 71 - Customizing the SSU; Mode - this button lets you set the desired expertise level.; novice; To change the interface default values:; Launching a Task
Configuration Software and Utilities 71 Customizing the SSU The SSU lets you customize the user interface according to your preferences. The AF sets thesepreferences and saves them in the AF.INI file so that they take effect the next time you start theSSU. There are four user customizable settings: ...
Page 72 - The RCA provides three major functions:; Defining an ISA Card; After you complete the necessary information, click on Save.
72 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Resource Configuration Add-in (RCA) Window The RCA provides three major functions: • Creates representations of devices that cannot be discovered by the system (ISA cards) • Modifies the contents of the system by adding and removing devices • Modifies...
Page 73 - Adding and Removing ISA Cards; Multiboot Options Add-in
Configuration Software and Utilities 73 Adding and Removing ISA Cards Adding and removing cards through the RCA provides a way for the RCA to run its conflictdetection algorithms on the resources requested by the cards. This alerts you to any possibleproblems with that particular card in the current...
Page 74 - To Set the User Password; Video Blanking - Turn off the video when the server is in secure mode.
74 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Security Add-in Under this window, you can set the User and Administrator passwords, and security options. To Set the User Password 1. Click on the user password button. 2. Enter the password in the first field. 3. Confirm the password by entering it ...
Page 75 - File; The File menu has the following options:; View; The View menu has the following options:; Settings; The Settings menu has the following options:; Help; The Help menu has the following option:
Configuration Software and Utilities 75 SEL Manager Add-in Clicking on the SEL Manager Add-in task brings up the Server Event Log (SEL) viewer. You canload and view the current SEL data stored in the BMC, save the currently loaded SEL data to a file,view previously saved SEL data, or clear the SEL. ...
Page 77 - Exiting the SSU
Configuration Software and Utilities 77 SDR Manager Add-in Clicking on the SDR Manager Add-in task brings up the Sensor Data Record (SDR) viewer. Youcan load and view the current SDR data stored in the BMC, save the currently loaded SDR data to afile, view previously saved SDR data. The SDR Viewer h...
Page 78 - Using Platform Event Paging; Enter the PEP Management submenu from the Server Menu.
78 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Platform Event Paging With Platform Event Paging (PEP), your server can be configured to automatically dial up a pagingservice and page you when a server management related event occurs. Platform events includetemperature out-of-range, voltage out-of-...
Page 80 - How EMP Console Works
80 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide How EMP Console Works The EMP shares use of the COM2 port with the system on the server. When the EMP has controlof the port, the port operates in command mode. When the system has control, the port operates inconsole redirect mode. When connecting to...
Page 82 - Requirements; 6 MB of RAM, 32 MB recommended
82 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Table 7. EMP Console Access Modes (Server not configured for console redirection) Mode Server is powered off During BIOS POST After OS boots Disabled Redirect window appears,but is blank Redirect window appears,but is blank Redirect window appears,but...
Page 83 - Setting up the Server for the EMP
Configuration Software and Utilities 83 Setting up the Server for the EMP To use the EMP, you must configure the server’s BIOS with specific settings. These settings arefound in two submenus of the BIOS Server menu, the System Management Submenu and theConsole Redirection submenu. The BIOS settings ...
Page 84 - Main EMP Console Window; Toolbar; LINE: The type of line connection. This is either direct or modem.
84 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Main EMP Console Window The main EMP Console window provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to access server controloperations and to launch the management plug-ins. At the top of the window is the menu and toolbar. These provide the options to init...
Page 85 - EMP Console Main Menu; Server Control Operations
Configuration Software and Utilities 85 EMP Console Main Menu • File Exit - exits EMP Console. • Connect Disconnect - disconnects the server connection. [Re]Connect - displays the connect dialog. A list of the five most recent modem connections. Click on one of these server names toinitiate ...
Page 86 - Connect; Options available in the dialog are:; Baud Rate - must be 19200 for EMP to connect properly.
86 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Connect When [Re]Connect is selected from the Connect menu, the Connect dialog in Figure 38 isdisplayed. This dialog allows you to connect to a server. If the client machine is already connectedto a server, initiating connection generates a warning me...
Page 87 - Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action.; Reset
Configuration Software and Utilities 87 Power On/Off Selecting Power On/Off from the Action menu displays the Power on/off dialog. This dialogprovides commands to remotely power on or power off the server. Figure 39. Power On/Off Dialog Options available in the dialog are: • Power ON - powers on the...
Page 88 - Phonebook; Operation
88 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Options available in the dialog are: • System Reset - resets the server with the selected post-reset options. This operation is notallowed if the server is configured in RESTRICTED mode for EMP operations. • Post-reset option - sets the post-reset opt...
Page 89 - SEL Viewer; SEL Viewer Menu Options
Configuration Software and Utilities 89 • Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without taking any action. • Help - displays the help information for this dialog. Management Plug-ins SEL Viewer The SEL Viewer provides access to the System Event Log on the server and can display records ineither hexadeci...
Page 90 - SDR Viewer; SDR Viewer Menu Options
90 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide • View SEL Information - displays SEL summary information as returned by the server. All Events - displays all events in the SEL. By Sensor Type - displays all events in the SEL generated by a specific sensor type suchas voltage, temperature, et...
Page 91 - FRU Viewer; FRU Viewer Menu Options
Configuration Software and Utilities 91 • Settings – changes the operating parameters for the SDR Viewer. This menu displays thefollowing suboption: Display HEX/Verbose - toggles between HEX mode and interpreted mode of displayingSDR records. • Window - gives options for displaying currently open ...
Page 92 - FRUSDR Load Utility; displays the FRU information; When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility
92 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide FRUSDR Load Utility The Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) Load Utility is a DOS-basedprogram used to update the server management subsystem’s product level FRU, SDR, and theDesktop Management Interface (DMI) nonvolatile storage...
Page 93 - How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility; a .cfg file describing the system configuration; Command Line Format; The basic command line format is; Parsing the Command Line
Configuration Software and Utilities 93 How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility This utility is compatible with ROM-DOS Ver. 6.22, MS-DOS † Ver. 6.22, and later versions. The utility accepts CFG, SDR and FRU load files. The executable file for the utility is frusdr.exe. Theutility requires the following...
Page 94 - Using Specified CFG File; The utility displays its title
94 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Displaying DMI Area The DMI area is displayed in ASCII format when the field is ASCII or as a number when the fieldis a number. Each DMI area displayed is headed with the DMI area designated name. Each fieldhas a field name header followed by the fiel...
Page 95 - Updating the SDR Nonvolatile Storage Area; Upgrading the BIOS; Preparing for the Upgrade; Recording the Current BIOS Settings; Boot the computer and press
Configuration Software and Utilities 95 Updating the SDR Nonvolatile Storage Area After the utility validates the header area of the supplied SDR file, it updates the SDR repositoryarea. Before programming, the utility clears the SDR repository area. The SDR file is loaded viathe .cfg File. Then the...
Page 96 - Obtaining the Upgrade Utility; Creating a Bootable Floppy Diskette
96 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Obtaining the Upgrade Utility You can upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files and the BIOS upgradeutility, iFLASH.EXE. You can obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the iFLASH.EXE utility throughyour computer supplier or from the Inte...
Page 97 - Recovering the BIOS
Configuration Software and Utilities 97 Upgrading the BIOS The following procedure describes how to upgrade the BIOS. Once the upgrade starts, do not shutdown the system until the process completes. If the system is brought down during the upgrade,refer to the section “Recovering the BIOS” for how t...
Page 98 - Changing the BIOS Language; Using the Firmware Update Utility; Running the Firmware Update Utility
98 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide 7. Listen to the speaker. 8. Two beeps and the end of activity in drive A indicate successful BIOS recovery. 9. A series of continuous beeps indicates failed BIOS recovery. 10. If recovery fails, return to step 1 and repeat the recovery process. 11. I...
Page 99 - Disconnect the AC power cord from the system and wait 60 seconds.; Installing Video Drivers; Change default values; Running the SCSI Utility; When this message appears on the video monitor:
Configuration Software and Utilities 99 10. Shut the system down and remove any floppy disks that may be in the system. 11. Disconnect the AC power cord from the system and wait 60 seconds. 12. Connect the AC power cord and power up the system. Installing Video Drivers After configuring the system, ...
Page 101 - Resetting the System; All failures are logged to the system event log.; Initial System Startup
101 4 Solving Problems This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using thesystem. Resetting the System To do this: Press: Soft boot reset, which clears system memory and reloads theoperating system. <Ctrl+Alt+Del> orReset button on system front panel Col...
Page 102 - Running New Application Software; Checklist
102 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Checklist q Are all cables correctly connected and secured? q Are the processors or processor termination board fully seated in their slots on the serverboard? q Are all add-in PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the riser card? q Are all switc...
Page 103 - After the System Has Been Running Correctly
Solving Problems 103 After the System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly oftenindicate equipment failure. Many situations that are easy to correct, however, can also cause suchproblems. Checklist q If you are running the ...
Page 104 - More Problem Solving Procedures; Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing; Monitoring POST
104 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide More Problem Solving Procedures This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a problem and locating its source. Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing CAUTION Turn off devices before disconnecting cables: Before disconnecting an...
Page 105 - Specific Problems and Corrective Actions; Power Light Does Not Light
Solving Problems 105 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for these specific problems: • Power light does not light. • There is no beep or an incorrect beep pattern. • No characters appear on screen. • Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrec...
Page 106 - Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect; Are the video monitor signal and power cables properly installed?; System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly; Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
106 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide 3. If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the system and POST emits a beepcode, write down the beep code you hear. This information is useful for your servicerepresentative. See “Port-80 Codes and Countdown Codes” on page 110...
Page 107 - Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light; CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
Solving Problems 107 Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Check the following: q Are the diskette drive power and signal cables properly installed? q Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the diskette drive set correctly? q Is the diskette drive properly configured? q Is the diskette driv...
Page 108 - Cannot Connect to a Server; The server hangs when the drivers are loaded.
108 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide ✏ NOTE Front panel hard disk LED indicates IDE and SCSI devices: The harddisk drive activity light on the front panel lights when either an IDE harddisk drive, or a SCSI device controlled by the onboard SCSI host controller,is in use. This LED does n...
Page 109 - Try reseating the add in adapter.; The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause.; PCI Installation Tips; Some common PCI tips are listed here.; Problems with Application Software; If you have problems with application software, do the following:; Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected; Is the BIOS set to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device?
Solving Problems 109 The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed. q Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller. q Make sure your PCI BIOS is current. Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below. q Make sure the other adapter supports shared int...
Page 110 - Error and Informational Messages; Port-80 Codes and Countdown Codes
110 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Error and Informational Messages When you turn on the system, POST displays messages that provide information about the system.If a failure occurs, POST emits beep codes that indicate errors in hardware, software, or firmware.If POST can display a me...
Page 111 - This chapter includes the following:
111 5 Technical Reference This chapter includes the following: • Environmental specifications • Board interrupts • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) notices
Page 112 - Connectors
112 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Connectors The figure shows connector locations on the server board. This section provides pin informationabout the connectors. OM08839 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q Figure 42. Connector Locations A. Fansink connector 2 J. Fan connector 1 B. Fans...
Page 113 - ATX Style Front Panel Connector
Technical Reference 113 ATX Style Front Panel Connector OM07498 J6J1 1 19 A B C D E F Figure 43. ATX Style Front Panel Connector Table 8. ATX Style Front Panel Connector Pinout Connector Pin Signal A. Power switch 123 Power switchGNDN/C B. Hard drive activity LED 4567 Current limited +5VKeyHD activi...
Page 114 - Main Power Connector; Fan Interface
114 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Main Power Connector Table 9. Main Power Connector Pinout Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 14 -12V 3 COM 15 COM 4 +5V 16 PS_ON 5 COM 17 COM 6 +5V 18 COM 7 COM 19 COM 8 PWR_OK 20 -5V 9 +5VSB 21 +5V 10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 +3.3V ...
Page 115 - Server Board Jumpers
Technical Reference 115 Server Board Jumpers OM08429 WOL ENABLE J4J2 J3J1 J2J1 BMC WR EN BMC FRC UP INT DET FRB BIOS WR EN RCVRY BOOT PSWD CLR CMOS CLR J5A2 1 1 1 1 Figure 44. Jumper Locations Table 11. Server Board Jumper Summary Jumper Block Jumper Name Pins (default in bold) What it does at syste...
Page 116 - General Procedure to Change Jumper Setting; Move jumper to pins specified for the desired setting.
116 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Table 11. Server Board Jumper Summary (continued) Jumper Block Jumper Name Pins (default in bold) What it does at system reset J2J1 CMOS CLR 1-2, Protect Preserves the contents of NVRAM. 2-3, Erase Replaces the contents of NVRAM with themanufacturing...
Page 117 - CMOS Jumper
Technical Reference 117 CMOS Jumper The jumper at pins 1, 2, and 3 controls whether settings stored in CMOS nonvolatile memory(NVRAM) are retained during a system reset. Procedure to restore the system’s CMOS and RTC to default values: 1. See “General Procedure to Change Jumper Setting” on page 116....
Page 118 - Recovery Boot Jumper; Procedure to disable recovery booting:; Boot Block Write Protect Jumper
118 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Recovery Boot Jumper The jumper at pins 9, 10, and 11 controls whether the system attempts to boot using the BIOSprogrammed in the boot block area of the FLASH memory. This should be used only if theoperational area of the BIOS is corrupted or needs ...
Page 119 - FRB Timer Enable Jumper
Technical Reference 119 Procedure to permit boot block erasing and programming: 1. See “General Procedure to Change Jumper Setting” on page 116. 2. Move the boot block jumper from pins 13 and 14 to pins 14 and 15 to erase and program theBIOS boot block. 3. Reinstall the cover for your safety, and co...
Page 121 - EMC Compliance
121 6 Product Regulation and Certification Information Regulatory Information Safety ComplianceFor Information Technology Equipment • UL 1950 - CSA 950 (US/Canada) • EN 60 950 (European Union) • IEC60 950 (International) • CE – Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) (European Union) • EMKO-TSE (74-SEC) 2...
Page 122 - Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
122 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices FCC Declaration of Conformity (USA) Product Type: BAR 2 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,...
Page 123 - Read the instructions for correct handling.
Product Regulation and Certification Information 123 ICES-003 (Canada) Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareilsnumériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “AppareilsNumériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le Ministre Canad...
Page 124 - Lithium Battery Replacement
124 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Lithium Battery Replacement Refer to technically qualified persons only for replacement of battery WARNING Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace with onlythe same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.Dispose of...
Page 125 - WARNINGS
Product Regulation and Certification Information 125 Equipment Rack Precautions WARNINGS A NCHOR THE EQUIPMENT RACK : The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable support to prevent it from falling over when one ormore servers are extended in front of it on slide assemblies. The anchorsmust b...
Page 126 - Cautions; Use Only for Intended Applications; Power Cords
126 Cautions There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Please refer to technically qualified service person. Use Only for Intended Applications This product was evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (ITE) that may be installed in offices,homes, schools, computer rooms and simi...
Page 127 - Warnings; AVERTISSEMENT: Français
Product Regulation and Certification Information 127 Warnings WARNING: English (US) AVERTISSEMENT: Français WARNUNG: Deutsch AVVERTENZA: Italiano ADVERTENCIAS: Español
Page 134 - AVVERTENZA: Italiano
134 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide AVVERTENZA: Italiano Rivolgersi ad un tecnico specializzato per la riparazione dei componenti dell’alimentazione diquesto prodotto. È possibile che il prodotto disponga di più fonti di alimentazione. Non modificare o utilizzare il cavo di alimentazio...
Page 136 - ADVERTENCIAS: Español
136 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide ADVERTENCIAS: Español El usuario debe abstenerse de manipular los componentes de la fuente de alimentación deeste producto, cuya reparación debe dejarse exclusivamente en manos de personal técnicoespecializado. Puede que este producto disponga de más...
Page 138 - Equipment Log
138 7 Equipment Log and Power Consumption Worksheets Equipment Log Use the blank equipment log provided here to record information about your system. You willneed some of this information when you run the SSU. Item Manufacturer Name andModel Number Serial Number Date Installed System Server board Pr...
Page 140 - Current Usage
140 ISP2150 2U Rack Server Platform Product Guide Current Usage As an overall current usage limitation on the power supply, do not exceed a combined power outputof 167 watts for the +5 and +3.3 volt outputs. The PCI slots on the server board are rated at a maximum of 5 amperes per slot. The maximump...
Page 141 - Worksheet, Calculating DC Power Usage; Add the currents in each column. Then go to the next worksheet.; Worksheet, Total Combined Power Used by the System
Index 141 Worksheet, Calculating DC Power Usage 1. List the current for each board and device in the appropriate voltage level column. 2. Add the currents in each column. Then go to the next worksheet. Table 12. Power Usage Worksheet 1 Current (maximum) at voltage level: Device +3.3 V +5 V –5 V +12 ...