Page 3 - Safety Guidelines; Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server.; Warnings and Cautions; The power button on the front; Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels
M440LX Server System Product Guide 3 Safety Guidelines B EFORE YOU REMOVE A SERVER COVER , OBSERVE THESE GUIDELINES : 1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. 2. Turn off the server using the power button on the front panel of the server, and unplug the alternating current (AC) po...
Page 4 - Hazardous; Boards and modules can
4 Safety Guidelines H AZARDOUS CONDITIONS , DEVICES AND CABLES : Hazardous electrical conditions may be present on power, telephone,and communication cables. Turn off the server anddisconnect telecommunications systems, networks,modems, and each power cord attached to the serverbefore opening it. Ot...
Page 5 - Preface; Notational Conventions; Three squares mark the end of a chapter.; WARNING
M440LX Server System Product Guide 5 Preface Notational Conventions The notational conventions listed below are used throughout this manual. <F1> A letter, number, symbol, or word enclosed in < > represents a key on your keyboard. For example, the instruction "press<F1>" me...
Page 7 - Contents; Server Description; Pentium
M440LX Server System Product Guide 7 Contents 1 Server Description System Features ....................................................................................... 18 Chassis ...................................................................................................... 20 Controls and...
Page 8 - Installing The System
8 Contents 2 Installing The System Selecting a Site .......................................................................................... 40 Physical Specifications ............................................................................. 41 Environmental Specifications........................
Page 9 - Working Inside Your System
M440LX Server System Product Guide 9 Server Menu ...................................................................................... 72 Boot Menu ......................................................................................... 73 Exit Menu....................................................
Page 11 - Server Resources
M440LX Server System Product Guide 11 6 Server Resources Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................... 147 Tools and Supplies You Need................................................................. 147 Memory Module Resources .......................
Page 12 - System Board Jumpers
12 Contents 8 System Board Jumpers Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................... 177 Tools and Supplies You Need ................................................................. 177 Configuration Jumpers ..............................................
Page 13 - Solving Problems
M440LX Server System Product Guide 13 10 Solving Problems Resetting the Server ................................................................................. 201 Initial System Startup .............................................................................. 202 Checklist.......................
Page 14 - Tables
14 Contents Tables 1-1. Standard VGA Modes ............................................................................. 32 1-2. Extended VGA Modes ............................................................................. 33 6-1. ECC Memory Banks.....................................................
Page 17 - One or two Pentium; socket for RAID applications
M440LX Server System Product Guide 17 Server Description 1 Your system supports symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) and a variety ofoperating systems. The server comes with both PCI and ISA buses, onenarrow and two wide SCSI channels, and onboard video. The server boardset consists of the following: •...
Page 18 - System Features
18 Chapter 1 Server Description System Features Feature Description Processor support Two slots for Pentium II processors Memory support One slot for a memory module that supports up to1 GB of memory RAID support One slot for an RPX module that supports I2O and non-I2O RAID Chassis 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch...
Page 20 - Chassis; One vertical bay that contains a diskette drive
20 Chapter 1 Server Description Chassis The electro-galvanized metal chassis minimizes electromagnetic interference(EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). It contains • Three power supply bays with up to three 360 watt power supplies,depending on the configuration • One vertical bay that conta...
Page 23 - Controls and Indicators; Yellow fan failure LED: when flashing, indicates the fan has failed.
M440LX Server System Product Guide 23 Controls and Indicators Figure 1-3 shows the location of the system controls and indicators, externalperipheral bays, 3.5-inch diskette drive, and CD-ROM drive. Front Panel: • Green (HD ACT) LED: when lit, indicates hard drive activity. • Yellow fan failure LED:...
Page 25 - System Security; Security with padlocks and alarm switches:; Set administrative and user passwords.
M440LX Server System Product Guide 25 System Security There are several ways to prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system. Security with padlocks and alarm switches: • Secure the side covers and the hot-docking bay metal door to the chassisby inserting padlocks (not provided) through the holes...
Page 27 - Password Protection; You can set a hot-key combination to secure the system immediately.; Boot Sequence Control
M440LX Server System Product Guide 27 Password Protection If you set the user password but not the administrative password, the BIOSrequires you to enter the user password before you can boot the system orrun the SCU. If you set both passwords, entering either one lets you bootthe system or enable t...
Page 28 - Diskette Write Protection; Power System
28 Chapter 1 Server Description Diskette Write Protection If the protection feature is enabled with the SCU, diskette writes aredisabled when the system is in the secure mode. Diskette write protection isonly in effect while the system is in the secure mode. Otherwise, writeprotection is disabled. V...
Page 29 - Peripheral Drive Bays; -inch User Accessible Diskette Drive Bay
M440LX Server System Product Guide 29 Peripheral Drive Bays 3.5-inch User Accessible Diskette Drive Bay The 3.5-inch diskette drive in the vertical 3.5-inch peripheral bay supports720 KB and 1.44 MB media. 5.25-inch User Accessible Drive Bays Three 5.25-inch half-height bays provide space for remova...
Page 30 - Onboard RAID; ISA Expansion Slots
30 Chapter 1 Server Description Onboard RAID With the RPX board installed on the system board, RAID software, andSCSI hard disk drives in the hot-docking bays, you can easily set up RAIDapplications. A two channel RAID solution can be constructed by installingan RPX module with RAID firmware residen...
Page 31 - PCI Expansion Slots
M440LX Server System Product Guide 31 PCI Expansion Slots The seven PCI bus master slots on the system board provide for expansionand performance enhancement. One of the PCI connectors shares acommon chassis I/O expansion slot with an ISA connector; you can useeither PCI or ISA in the slot, but not ...
Page 32 - Video Modes
32 Chapter 1 Server Description Video Modes The 54M40 provides all standard VGA modes. With 512 KB of videomemory, the standard server goes beyond standard VGA support. Ifnecessary, you can install an additional 512 KB of video memory on thesystem board. The following tables show all supported video...
Page 34 - SCSI Controllers
34 Chapter 1 Server Description SCSI Controllers The system board includes two wide/fast-20 SCSI controller chipsintegrated as PCI bus masters. These controllers support: • An 8-bit (narrow SCSI) data path at a data transfer rate of 20 MB/sec. • A 16-bit (wide SCSI) data path at a data transfer rate...
Page 35 - Server Management; Front Panel Processor (FPP) on the system board does the following:
M440LX Server System Product Guide 35 Server Management During normal operation, server management receives information aboutserver status and monitors power supply voltages and operatingtemperature. If server management software determines that the server isnot operating within specified limits, th...
Page 37 - System Configuration Options; Base System Configuration
M440LX Server System Product Guide 37 System Configuration Options Base System Configuration • System board assembly • Base system chassis The electro-galvanized metal chassis minimizes electromagneticinterference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). It contains: Three power supply bays w...
Page 38 - System Upgrade Options
38 Chapter 1 Server Description System Upgrade Options The system upgrade options provide enhancement to the capabilities of thebase system. These options do not include memory and peripheralupgrades. • Dual Processor upgrade: Upgrade from a single processor system to dual processor system. Youmust ...
Page 40 - Selecting a Site; near a grounded, three-pronged power outlet; CAUTION; well ventilated and away from sources of heat; Note; away from sources of vibration or physical shock
40 Chapter 2 Installing The System Selecting a Site The server operates reliably within the specified environmental limits (seepage 41). Choose a site that is • near a grounded, three-pronged power outlet a. In the United States and Canada, this means a NEMA 5-15R outletfor 100-120 VAC or a NEMA 6-1...
Page 41 - Physical Specifications
M440LX Server System Product Guide 41 Physical Specifications Height 51.44 cm (20.25 inches) Width 43.56 cm (17.15 inches) Depth 51.13 cm (20.13 inches) Weight 29 kg (63 lbs.) minimum configuration44 kg (97 lbs.) maximum configuration Environmental Specifications Temperature NonoperatingOperating –4...
Page 42 - After Unpacking the Server; Installing the Pentium II Processor
42 Chapter 2 Installing The System After Unpacking the Server Inspect the shipping box for evidence of mishandling during transit. If theshipping box is damaged, photograph it for reference. After removing thecontents, keep the damaged box and the packing materials. If the contentsappear damaged, fi...
Page 43 - Connecting Peripheral Devices
M440LX Server System Product Guide 43 Connecting Peripheral Devices If your system normally operates without a monitor or keyboard—forexample, as a network server—you must install them to configure thesystem. You may remove them after running the SCU. For informationabout running this utility, see C...
Page 45 - Turning on Your Server; WARNINGS
M440LX Server System Product Guide 45 Checking the Power Cord(s) ▲ ! WARNING Do not attempt to modify or use a supplied AC powercord if it is not the exact type required. If a power cord supplied with the system is not compatible with the ACwall outlet in your region, get one that meets the followin...
Page 46 - Plug the male end of the cord into a grounded, three-pronged power
46 Chapter 2 Installing The System 4. Plug the female end of each AC power cord into each input receptacle on the back of the chassis (your server may be configured with one, two,or three power supplies). 5. Plug the male end of the cord into a grounded, three-pronged power outlet. (Repeat for each ...
Page 47 - Creating Installation Software Diskettes; Insert the Configuration Software CD in the CD-ROM Drive.
M440LX Server System Product Guide 47 Creating Installation Software Diskettes 1. Insert the Configuration Software CD in the CD-ROM Drive. 2. Reboot the system. 3. When POST completes, the server boots from the CD and displays the CD-ROM menu. 4. Follow the menu prompts to create the server configu...
Page 49 - Configuring The System; Configuration Utilities
M440LX Server System Product Guide 49 Configuring The System 3 This chapter tells how to run the configuration utilities and install videodrivers. Configuration Utilities • Symbios SCSI Utility is used to configure/view the settings of the SCSIhost adapters and devices in the system. See page 76. • ...
Page 50 - These screen prompts and messages appear after the memory test:
50 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Power-on Self-Test ▲ ! WARNING The power button on the front panel of the system doesnot turn off the AC power. To remove AC power from thesystem, you must unplug the AC power cord from eachpower supply or wall outlet. Turn on the video monitor and system. After a...
Page 51 - When to Use the System Configuration Utility; The SCU lets you do the following:
M440LX Server System Product Guide 51 When to Use the System Configuration Utility The SCU lets you do the following: • Add and remove boards • Change the system configuration settings • Save the system configuration • View switch and jumper settings on the boards in the system To install or remove ...
Page 52 - How to start the SCU; After creating an SCU diskette from the CD:; From diskette after installing the operating system:
52 Chapter 3 Configuring The System How to start the SCU Before you can run the SCU from a diskette, you must copy the SCU fromthe Configuration Software CD to a DOS bootable diskette. For instructionson creating an SCU diskette, see Chapter 2, “Installing The System.” 1. Turn on the video display m...
Page 53 - System Board Settings Field Descriptions; Default values are in bold typeface.; Systems Group; System Identification and Version Information; Memory Subsystem Group; Shadowing ISA ROMs Options
M440LX Server System Product Guide 53 System Board Settings Field Descriptions Default values are in bold typeface. Systems Group System Identification and Version Information Config and Overlay Version Displays configuration and overlay version. BIOS Version String Displays BIOS version. MP Spec. V...
Page 54 - Extended Memory Options; On-Board Disk Controllers
54 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Extended Memory Options Cache Mode DisableEnable Memory Gap Control DisableExtended On-Board Disk Controllers On-Board Floppy Controller Enable - PrimaryEnable - SecondaryDisable On-Board IDE Controller EnableDisable Onboard Communications Devices Serial Port 1 Co...
Page 55 - Floppy Drive Subsystems Group; IDE Subsystem Group; IDE Configuration – Primary Master
M440LX Server System Product Guide 55 Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port Disable378h - IRQ 7278h - IRQ 73BCh - IRQ 7378h - IRQ 5278h - IRQ 53BCh - IRQ 5 Parallel Port Mode Output Only Parallel PortBi-directional Parallel PortEnhanced Parallel Printer PortExtended Capabilities Parallel Port, D...
Page 56 - IDE Drive Options – Primary Master
56 Chapter 3 Configuring The System IDE Drive Options – Primary Master If the Configuration Selection Field is set to Auto, the following fields cannot be modified. Multi-Sector Transfer 2 Sector/Block4 Sector/Block8 Sector/Block16 Sector/BlockDisable Translation Mode Standard CHSLogical Block Addre...
Page 57 - Multiboot Group; Boot Device Priority; KB and Mouse Subsystem Group
M440LX Server System Product Guide 57 Multiboot Group Boot Device Priority IPL Devices Diskette DriveHard DriveRemovable mediaAny I2O drivesATAPI CD-ROM DriveDiagnostic Boot BCV Devices IDE drives Other Bootable Device KB and Mouse Subsystem Group Typematic Speed 30 CPS26 CPS21 CPS18 CPS13 CPS10 CPS...
Page 58 - Security Subsystem; Administrative Password Option
58 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Hardware Flow Control NoneCTS/RTSXoff/XonCTS/RTS + CD Select Terminal Type PC-ANSIVT100 Security Subsystem Administrative Password Option Password Menu Enter Password XXXXXVerify Password XXXXX User Password Option Password Menu Enter Password XXXXXVerify Password...
Page 59 - SCSI ROM BIOS Options Group
M440LX Server System Product Guide 59 SCSI ROM BIOS Options Group Embedded SCSI Option ROMScan EnableDisable Management Subsystem Group System Management Mode DisableEnable Event Logging DisableEnable
Page 60 - When to Run the BIOS Setup Utility
60 Chapter 3 Configuring The System When to Run the BIOS Setup Utility The Setup utility lets you change the system configuration defaults. It doesnot let you enter or change information about PCI or ISA add-in boards; youmust use the SCU instead. Setup stores most of the configuration values inthe ...
Page 62 - Main Menu
62 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Main Menu Default values are in bold typeface, and autoconfigured values are shaded. Feature Option Comments System Time Current Time To change this field type the hour (thisis a 24-hour clock), minutes, andseconds, each followed by <Enter>. System Date Curr...
Page 63 - IDE Submenu
M440LX Server System Product Guide 63 IDE Submenu Feature Option Comments Type AutoNoneCD-ROMUser Use the <+> and <-> keys to cyclethrough the choices. Depending onthe selection, some of the followingfields will be visible. Multi-Sector Transfers Disabled2 Sectors4 Sectors8 Sectors16 Sec...
Page 64 - Keyboard Features Submenu
64 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Keyboard Features Submenu Feature Option Comments Numlock AutoOnOff Selects the state for NumLock atpower on. Key Click DisabledEnabled Keyboard auto-repeat rate 30/sec26.7/sec21.8/sec18.5/sec13.3/sec10/sec6/sec2/sec Keyboard auto-repeat delay 1/4 sec1/2 sec3/4 se...
Page 65 - Advanced Menu
M440LX Server System Product Guide 65 Advanced Menu Feature Option Comments Plug & Play OS NoYes Select Yes if you are booting a Plugand Play capable operating system. Reset Configuration Data NoYes Select Yes if you want to clear theSystem Configuration Data during thenext boot. Automatically r...
Page 66 - PCI Configuration Submenu
66 Chapter 3 Configuring The System PCI Configuration Submenu Feature Option Comments PCI Device, Embedded SCSI Devices Press <Enter> See page 67, Embedded SCSI DeviceSubmenu PCI Device, Slot #1 Press <Enter> See page 68, PCI Device Submenu PCI Device, Slot #2 Press <Enter> See pag...
Page 67 - Embedded SCSI Device Submenu
M440LX Server System Product Guide 67 Embedded SCSI Device Submenu Feature Option Comments Option ROM Scan EnabledDisabled Narrow SCSI Latency Timer Default0020h0040h0060h0080h00A0h00C0h00E0h Wide SCSI A Latency Timer Default0020h0040h0060h0080h00A0h00C0h00E0h Wide SCSI B Latency Timer Default0020h0...
Page 68 - PCI Device Submenu; Integrated Peripherals Submenu
68 Chapter 3 Configuring The System PCI Device Submenu Feature Option Comments Option ROM Scan EnabledDisabled Enable Master Disabled Enabled Wide SCSI A Latency Timer Default0020h0040h0060h0080h00A0h00C0h00E0h Integrated Peripherals Submenu Feature Option Comments Serial port A DisabledEnabledAutoP...
Page 70 - Security Menu
70 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Security Menu Feature Option Comments User Password is Clear When you enter a supervisor password, this field automaticallychanges to Set. Administrator Password is Clear When you enter a user password, thisfield automatically changes to Set. Set User Password Pre...
Page 71 - Password Submenu
M440LX Server System Product Guide 71 Security Menu (continued) Feature Option Comments Secure Mode Timer Disabled1 min2 min5 min10 min20 min1 hr2 hr Select the period of keyboard inactivitybefore securing the system. Secure Mode Hot Key (CTRL-ALT-) Enter a hot key. Press <CTRL + Alt>+ <(ho...
Page 72 - Server Menu; System Management Submenu
72 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Server Menu Feature Option Comments System Management Press <Enter> See page 72, System ManagementSubmenu. Console Redirection Press <Enter> See page 73, Console RedirectionSubmenu. PCI IRQs to IO-APIC mapping DisabledEnabled Processor Retest NoYes Sel...
Page 73 - Console Redirection Submenu; Boot Menu
M440LX Server System Product Guide 73 Console Redirection Submenu Feature Option Comments COM Port Address Disabled 3F82F83E8 Uses the specified I/O port forconsole redirection. IRQ # 4 Display only. COM Port Baud Rate 960019.2 K38.4 K115.2 K Uses the specified baud rate forconsole redirection. Cann...
Page 74 - Boot Device Priority Submenu; Hard Drive Submenu; These options may change depending on the system configuration.
74 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Boot Device Priority Submenu These options may change depending on the system configuration. Feature Option Comments 1 Diskette Drive Select a device and use the <+> and<-> keys to move it up or down inthe list. 2 Hard Drive 3 ATAPI CD-ROM Drive 4 Diag...
Page 75 - Exit Menu
M440LX Server System Product Guide 75 Exit Menu Feature Option Comments Exit Saving Changes Press <Enter> Saves the Setup data to CMOS, and exits the utility. Exit Discarding Changes Press <Enter> Exits the utility without saving Setupdata to CMOS. Load Setup Defaults Press <Enter>...
Page 76 - Using the Symbios SCSI Utility; change default values; Running the SCSI Utility; When this message appears on the video monitor:; Hot Keys; Use the keyboard’s numeric pad to enter numbers and symbols.
76 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Using the Symbios SCSI Utility The Symbios SCSI utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the systemboard. Use the utility to • change default values • check and/or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with thoseof other devices in the server Running the ...
Page 77 - Installing Video Drivers; Fully configure the system. (This may include adding video DRAM; Installing SCSI Drivers
M440LX Server System Product Guide 77 Installing Video Drivers After you have configured the system, you can install various video driversto take full advantage of its onboard, integrated Cirrus Logic CL-GD54M40super VGA video controller’s enhanced features. The system may notoperate properly withou...
Page 79 - Preparation; Before opening your system, do the following:
M440LX Server System Product Guide 79 Working Inside Your System 4 This chapter tells how to install and remove major system components. Preparation Before opening your system, do the following: • Turn the system off with the power button on the front panel andunplug the AC power cord(s). • Turn off...
Page 80 - Covers; The system comes with the following removable covers:; Removing a Side Cover; Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.”
80 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Covers The system comes with the following removable covers: • The left side cover provides access to the system board and fans. • The right side cover provides access to the power supplies, power-sharing board, 3.5-inch vertical drive bay, 5.25-inch horizonta...
Page 81 - Replacing a Side Cover; or loose parts inside the chassis.
M440LX Server System Product Guide 81 OM05785 1 2 3 Figure 4-1. Side Covers 1 Retaining screw 2 Metal loop (for padlock) 3 Built-in handle Replacing a Side Cover The identical side covers can be installed on either side of the system. SeeFigure 4-1. 1. Before replacing the side cover, make sure you ...
Page 82 - Attach the cover to the chassis with the three screws you removed; Removing the Top Cover
82 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System ▲ ▲ ! CAUTION When you replace the side cover, be careful not to damagethe EMI gaskets mounted on the cover and chassis. Ifnecessary, replace any damaged gaskets. 4. Attach the cover to the chassis with the three screws you removed earlier, and tighten them fi...
Page 83 - Replacing the Top Cover; loose parts inside the chassis.
M440LX Server System Product Guide 83 OM05256 1 2 Figure 4-2. Top Cover 1 Screw2 Top cover Replacing the Top Cover See Figure 4-2. 1. Before replacing the top cover, make sure you did not leave any tools or loose parts inside the chassis. 2. Ensure that interior cables are properly connected. 3. Pos...
Page 84 - Removing the Plastic Front Cover
84 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Removing the Plastic Front Cover See Figure 4-3. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove both side covers and the top cover, and set them aside (page 80). 3. Remove the two screws from the front cover, and save them. 4. U...
Page 86 - Removing the Snap-in Plastic Peripheral Bay Cover; Pull the lower right corner of the cover toward you with an upward
86 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Removing the Snap-in Plastic Peripheral Bay Cover See Figure 4-4. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the right side cover (when viewed from the front, see page 80). 3. To remove the snap-in plastic peripheral bay cov...
Page 87 - Replacing the Snap-in Plastic Peripheral Bay Cover; notches along the inside edge of the plastic front panel.
M440LX Server System Product Guide 87 Replacing the Snap-in Plastic Peripheral Bay Cover See Figure 4-4. 1. Insert the rigid tabs on the plastic snap-in peripheral bay cover into the notches along the inside edge of the plastic front panel. 2. Push the top right corner of the plastic cover toward th...
Page 88 - Board Set; Removing the Termination Board
88 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Board Set The system board supports two processor modules, a memory module, andan RPX module. ▲ ▲ ! CAUTION The Pentium II processor is be extremely sensitive to ESDand always requires careful handling. After removing themodule from its protective wrapper or f...
Page 89 - Figure 4-5. Removing a Termination Board; Installing a Voltage Regulator Module
M440LX Server System Product Guide 89 OM05773A A B C Figure 4-5. Removing a Termination Board A LatchB Terminator Latching Assembly C Terminator Board Installing a Voltage Regulator Module See Figure 4-6. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side co...
Page 90 - Figure 4-6. Installing a Voltage Regulator Module
90 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System OM05774 3 1 2 Figure 4-6. Installing a Voltage Regulator Module 1 Module2 Connector3 Lock Tab
Page 91 - Installing a Pentium II Processor; Figure 4-7. Installing a Pentium II Processor
M440LX Server System Product Guide 91 Installing a Pentium II Processor See Figure 4-7. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover (page 80). 3. Being careful not to touch the components or gold edge connectors on the processor module, remove i...
Page 92 - Removing a Pentium II Processor; Installing the Memory Module
92 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Removing a Pentium II Processor See Figure 4-7. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover (page 80). 3. Squeeze the locking tabs and pull the module free from the connector. 4. Store the module in an ant...
Page 93 - Figure 4-8. Installing the Memory Module
M440LX Server System Product Guide 93 OM05760B 1 3 2 Figure 4-8. Installing the Memory Module 1 System board 2 Connector3 Module 8. Run the SCU to configure the system. For information about running the utility, see Chapter 3, "Configuring The System."
Page 94 - Removing the Memory Module; Installing the RPX Module
94 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Removing the Memory Module See Figure 4-8. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover (page 80). 3. Remove the rail. 4. Holding the module by its top edge or upper corners, carefully rock it back and fort...
Page 96 - Removing the RPX Module
96 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Removing the RPX Module See Figure 4-9. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover (page 80). 3. Remove the RPX rail. 4. Holding the module by its top edge or upper corners, carefully rock it back and for...
Page 97 - CAUTIONS
M440LX Server System Product Guide 97 Add-in Boards The system board provides seven PCI bus master slots and three ISA busmaster slots. They accept any add-in PCI and ISA boards. One PCIconnector shares a common chassis I/O expansion slot with an ISAconnector; you can use either PCI slot or ISA in t...
Page 98 - Installing an Add-in Board
98 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Installing an Add-in Board See Figures 4-10, 4-11, and 4-12. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover (page 80). 3. Remove and save the expansion slot screw and cover. OM04638 Figure 4-10. Expansion Slo...
Page 99 - Record the board serial number in your equipment log.
M440LX Server System Product Guide 99 4. Being careful not to touch the components or gold edge connectors on the board, remove it from its protective wrapper and place itcomponent-side up on a nonconductive, antistatic surface. 5. Record the board serial number in your equipment log. 6. Set any jum...
Page 102 - Removing an Add-in Board
102 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Removing an Add-in Board ▲ ▲ ! CAUTION Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slotsto maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics ofthe system and to ensure proper cooling of the systemcomponents. See Figures 4-10, 4-11, and 4-12. 1....
Page 103 - Removing the Diskette Drive
M440LX Server System Product Guide 103 Diskette Drive The system comes with a 3.5-inch diskette drive installed in the vertical3.5-inch peripheral bay. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved add-inperipheral devices. Removing the Diskette Drive See Figures 4-13 and 4-14. ...
Page 104 - Figure 4-13. Removing the Diskette Drive
104 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System OM05769 1 2 3 4 Figure 4-13. Removing the Diskette Drive 1 Signal cable 2 Power cable 3 Screw4 Drive and carrier assembly
Page 105 - Place the drive in an antistatic protective wrapper.; Figure 4-14. Diskette Drive and Carrier Assembly; Installing a Diskette Drive; place it component-side up on an antistatic surface.
M440LX Server System Product Guide 105 7. Remove the three screws, and set them and the drive carrier aside. See Figure 4-14. 8. Place the drive in an antistatic protective wrapper. 9. Replace the right side cover (page 81). OM05791 1 2 3 Figure 4-14. Diskette Drive and Carrier Assembly 1 Screw2 Car...
Page 106 - three mounting holes.
106 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System 4. Place the drive carrier on the component-side of the drive, and align the three mounting holes. 5. Attach the carrier to the drive with three screws of the appropriate size and length (not supplied), and tighten the screws firmly (between 4.0and 6.0 inch-p...
Page 108 - attach each plastic slide rail to the device.
108 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System OM04647 Figure 4-16. Removing the EMI Shield 9. Using two screws of the appropriate size and length (not supplied), attach each plastic slide rail to the device.
Page 113 - Replacing the Back-up Battery
M440LX Server System Product Guide 113 ▲ ▲ ! VAROITUSParisto voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaantyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeidenmukaisesti. Replacing the Back-up Battery See Figure 4-19. 1. Observe the warni...
Page 115 - Front Panel Board; Removing the Front Panel Board
M440LX Server System Product Guide 115 Front Panel Board The front panel board contains the system controls and indicators. It ismounted on a snap-on standoff and a threaded standoff inside the chassis. Removing the Front Panel Board See Figure 4-20. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “...
Page 116 - Figure 4-20. Removing the Front Panel Board
116 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System OM05268 Figure 4-20. Removing the Front Panel Board
Page 117 - Fans; Removing a Front Panel Fan
M440LX Server System Product Guide 117 Fans The system contains up to three fans and two blowers for cooling andairflow. • Located in the system board side of the system: some configurationsmay have up to two fans and two blowers. • Located in the power supply side of the system: configurations with...
Page 119 - tabs on the housing away from the fan. Save the housing.
M440LX Server System Product Guide 119 6. Remove the fan from the plastic housing by pushing the inner flexible tabs on the housing away from the fan. Save the housing. O M 0 5 2 7 7 Figure 4-22. Front Fan Assembly
Page 120 - Replacing a Front Panel Fan; Arrow points horizontally toward back of chassis; Removing the Fan Below the Top Power Supply
120 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Replacing a Front Panel Fan See Figures 4-21 and 4-22. ✏ Note The front panel fans pull air from in front of the chassis sothat it flows across the boards and out the back. Thus, thefans must be oriented for the correct airflow direction. Ifyou place the fan ...
Page 121 - the bottom flexible tab.; Figure 4-23. Fan Below the Top Power Supply
M440LX Server System Product Guide 121 2. Remove both side covers and the top cover (page 80). 3. Disconnect the fan power cable connector from the fan header on the hot-docking backplane. 4. Press the top outer flexible tab on the plastic housing and fan assembly toward the fan until you can pull t...
Page 122 - screws and finger guard aside.
122 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System 7. Remove the two screws that attach the finger guard to the fan. Set the screws and finger guard aside. 8. Place the assembly—fan-side up—on a flat surface. Remove the fan from the plastic housing by pushing the inner flexible tabs on thehousing away from th...
Page 123 - Replacing the Fan Below the Power Supply; housing. Route the cable through the slot in the side of the housing.
M440LX Server System Product Guide 123 Replacing the Fan Below the Power Supply See Figures 4-23 and 4-24. The arrow on the fan indicates the direction ofairflow. The fan pulls air through the hot-docking bays and exhausts it outof the system. 1. Place the plastic housing—flexible tabs facing up—on ...
Page 124 - Removing a Power Supply
124 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Power System The system may be configured with one, two, or three 360 watt powersupplies. • One power supply. • Two power supplies and a power share board. • Two power supplies without a power share board. • Three power supplies and a power share board. If a ...
Page 125 - Replacing a Power Supply
M440LX Server System Product Guide 125 OM05765 Figure 4-25. Removing a Power Supply Replacing a Power Supply See Figure 4-25. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Slide the power supply through the back of the system. 3. Attach the power supply to the system chassi...
Page 126 - Power Share Backplane; Removing the Power Share Backplane
126 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Power Share Backplane The power share backplane distributes the power load of the system amongtwo or three power supplies. The backplane is mounted on two snap-onstandoffs and six threaded standoffs on the center wall inside the chassis. ▲ ! WARNINGS The powe...
Page 127 - Figure 4-26. Removing the Power Share Backplane
M440LX Server System Product Guide 127 OM05771 Figure 4-26. Removing the Power Share Backplane
Page 128 - Figure 4-27. Power Share Backplane Connectors
128 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System OM05770 6 1 2 3 4 9 8 7 5 Figure 4-27. Power Share Backplane Connectors 1 Input from top power supply 2 Input from middle power supply if present 3 Input from bottom power supply if present 4 Factory configured jumper 5 Nonremovable cover 6 Output to system p...
Page 129 - Installing the Power Share Backplane
M440LX Server System Product Guide 129 Installing the Power Share Backplane See Figures 4-26 and 4-27. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the right side cover (page 80). 3. Position the mounting holes in the power share backplane over the snap-in standoffs...
Page 130 - SCSI Hot-docking Backplane; Removing a Hot-docking Backplane; Installing a Hot-docking Backplane
130 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System SCSI Hot-docking Backplane The system may be configured with one or two SCSI hot-dockingbackplanes. Removing a Hot-docking Backplane See Figure 4-28. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove all the hard disk drives from ...
Page 133 - SCSI Backplane and Drives:; Jumper removal tool
M440FX Server System Product Guide 133 SCSI Backplane and Drives: Hot-swapping and Configuring 5 This chapter tells how to configure the SCSI backplane and install hot-swapSCSI hard disk drives. Warnings and Cautions Before you remove the system covers to work inside it, observe thewarnings and caut...
Page 134 - SCSI Hard Disk Drive; ESD
134 Chapter 5 SCSI Backplane and Drives: Hot-swapping and Configuring SCSI Hard Disk Drive The system supports a variety of single-ended SCSI SCA devices. Asshipped from the supplier, the system might not contain any hard diskdrives. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved...
Page 135 - Mounting a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Plastic Carrier; place it on an antistatic surface.; Figure 5-1. Hard Disk Drive and Plastic Carrier
M440FX Server System Product Guide 135 Mounting a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Plastic Carrier See Figure 5-1. 1. Remove the 3.5-inch hard disk drive from its protective wrapper, and place it on an antistatic surface. 2. Record the drive model and serial number in your equipment log. 3. Orient the ...
Page 136 - Installing a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-docking Bay; unlock the padlock and remove it.
136 Chapter 5 SCSI Backplane and Drives: Hot-swapping and Configuring Installing a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-docking Bay See Figure 5-2. 1. Open the plastic front door. 2. If you installed a padlock on the metal door to the hot-docking bays, unlock the padlock and remove it. 3. Loosen the tw...
Page 137 - Figure 5-2. Installing a Hard Disk Drive
M440FX Server System Product Guide 137 OM06470 1 2 Figure 5-2. Installing a Hard Disk Drive
Page 138 - Hot-swapping a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive
138 Chapter 5 SCSI Backplane and Drives: Hot-swapping and Configuring Hot-swapping a SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive A bank of 10 yellow LEDs on the front panel monitors the drive status ofeach drive in the upper and lower hot-docking bays. When a yellow LED ison continuously, it is okay to hot-swap (repla...
Page 139 - Configuration Options
M440FX Server System Product Guide 139 SCSI Hot-docking Backplane The hot-docking backplane provides the following: • Five SCA connectors for SCA-compatible SCSI drives • Power control for each drive, including automatic slot-power-downupon removing a drive • Signal for a fault indicator on the fron...
Page 140 - SCSI ID Configuration Options
140 Chapter 5 SCSI Backplane and Drives: Hot-swapping and Configuring Internal/External (INT/EXT) Jumper J8 When this jumper is in the “INT” position—jumper on pins 1 and 2 defaultsetting—the backplane assumes it is operating in an “internal” peripheralbay in the chassis. When this jumper is in the ...
Page 141 - Changing SCSI Device ID Addresses
M440FX Server System Product Guide 141 Changing SCSI Device ID Addresses If you have a wide SCSI device ID conflict, you can resolve it by changingthe default ID addresses of the drives in the hot-docking bays. See thejumper table on page 140. See Figure 5-3. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on ...
Page 143 - SCSI Hot-docking Backplane Connectors
M440FX Server System Product Guide 143 SCSI Hot-docking Backplane Connectors Wide/Fast SCSI 16-Bit Connector OM03878 1 68 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1-16 GND (ground) 49-50 GND (ground) 17 TERMPWR 51 TERMPWR 18 TERMPWR 52 TERMPWR 19 RESERVED 53 RESERVED 20-34 GND (ground) 54 GND (ground) 35 DB 12_L 55 AT...
Page 145 - Power Connectors; Fan Connector
M440FX Server System Product Guide 145 Power Connectors The backplane power connectors are 4-pin shrouded plastic connectors withmechanical keying. OM04656 1 2 3 4 Pin Signal 1 +12 V 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 +5 V Fan Connector This connector provides power to the fan below the top power supply. OM05211 1...
Page 146 - Front Panel Connector; The front panel connector and cable provide the chassis-wide I
146 Chapter 5 SCSI Backplane and Drives: Hot-swapping and Configuring Front Panel Connector The front panel connector and cable provide the chassis-wide I 2 C bus and the electrical path between the drive fault indicators (LEDs) and the SCSIbackplane that controls them. OM04669 1 Pin Name Descriptio...
Page 148 - Memory Module Resources; , and UNIX. Other operating systems use both
148 Chapter 6 Server Resources Memory Module Resources The memory module contains eight DIMM sockets for installing memory. Itsupports from 16 MB to 1 GB of EDO ECC 3.3 V 60 ns DRAM, mounted onJEDEC DIMMs. You may install mixed sizes and types of DIMMs in theeight memory banks; however, their speeds...
Page 150 - Memory Regions; DOS Compatibility Region; Extended Memory Region
150 Chapter 6 Server Resources Memory Regions The memory module supports from 16 MB to 1 GB of ECC memory byusing fast page mode (FPM) or extended data out (EDO) 64 Mbit DRAMsmounted on JEDEC 3.3 V 60 ns DIMMs. DOS Compatibility Region The DOS compatibility region covers 1 MB of memory from addresse...
Page 151 - ECC Memory; Table 6-2. Sample DIMM Size Combinations
M440LX Server System Product Guide 151 ECC Memory Table 6-1. ECC Memory Banks If you fill one bank with Memory size for that bank will be 8 MB DIMM, 1M x 72 8 MB 16 MB DIMM, 2M x 72 16 MB 32 MB DIMM, 4M x 72 32 MB 64 MB DIMM, 8M x 72 64 MB 128 MB DIMM, 16M x 72 128 MB Table 6-2. Sample DIMM Size Com...
Page 152 - Installing DIMMs
152 Chapter 6 Server Resources Installing DIMMs ▲ ▲ ! CAUTIONS Use extreme care when installing a DIMM. Applying toomuch pressure can damage the socket slot. DIMMs arekeyed and can be inserted in only one way. Mixing dissimilar metals may cause failures. Install DIMMswith gold-lead alloy plated edge...
Page 154 - the upright position.
154 Chapter 6 Server Resources 7. Gently push the plastic ejector levers (Figure 6-3) on the socket ends to the upright position. O M0 5 2 7 3 Figure 6-3. Properly Seated DIMM 8. Repeat the above steps to install more DIMMs. Always install them in sequence by installing the next DIMM in bank 1, sock...
Page 155 - Removing DIMMs; Carefully lift the DIMM away from the socket and store it in an
M440LX Server System Product Guide 155 Removing DIMMs See Figure 6-4. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove the left side cover and memory module as described in Chapter 4, "Working Inside Your System." 3. Hold the module only by its edges, being care...
Page 156 - Turn on the monitor and then the system.
156 Chapter 6 Server Resources OM05275 Figure 6-4. Removing ECC Memory DIMMs 8. Install the memory module and the left side cover and as described in Chapter 4, "Working Inside Your System." 9. Connect all external cables and the power cord(s) to the system. 10. Turn on the monitor and then ...
Page 157 - System Board Resources; Video Memory DRAM; Installing the Video Memory DRAM; Removing the Video Memory DRAM
M440LX Server System Product Guide 157 System Board Resources Video Memory DRAM The system board comes with 512 KB of onboard video memory. Increasingthe video memory buffer size to 1 MB with a 40-pin 256 K x 16, 60 nsfast-page DRAM allows the controller to support 132-column text modesand high reso...
Page 159 - I/O Addresses and Resources
M440LX Server System Product Guide 159 I/O Addresses and Resources The I/O map in the following table shows the location in I/O space of alldirectly I/O accessible registers. Address Resource 0000h–000Fh DMA Controller 1 0020h–0021h Interrupt Controller 1 002Eh–002Fh Super I/O Index and Data Ports 0...
Page 161 - Interrupts
M440LX Server System Product Guide 161 Interrupts The following table shows the logical interrupt mapping of interruptsources on the system board. Interrupt Description (active-low signals have an “_L” symbol following them) INTR Processor interrupt. NMI NMI from DISMIC to processor. IRQ0/MIRQ0 Syst...
Page 162 - Flash ROM
162 Chapter 6 Server Resources Flash ROM An 8-bit flash memory device provides 512 K x 8 of BIOS and nonvolatilestorage space. The device is addressed as 8-bit ISA memory. You can load a new copy of the BIOS into flash memory by using the FlashMemory Update Utility (FMUP) diskette. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Page 163 - Power System Configurations
M440LX Server System Product Guide 163 Power System 7 This chapter describes the power system and explains how to calculatepower consumption. Power System Configurations The server contains a modular power system that may be configured withone, two, or three 360 watt power supplies. Configuration le...
Page 165 - Power System Control Signals; Remote Sense Connections
M440LX Server System Product Guide 165 Power System Control Signals Power Enable/Disable (PON) The PON control signal originates on the system board, and it is routedthrough the power share backplane microcontroller. If the +5 V and +12 Vpower going to the system board or the peripherals exceeds 240...
Page 166 - Power Good Circuit; I2C Communication Circuit; C data link. This link reports the
166 Chapter 7 Power System Power Good Circuit The power good circuit looks at the levels of the power good (PGOOD)signals. When the backplane PGOOD circuit senses a PGOOD signal, asystem PGOOD is asserted after an approximately 550 ms delay. Only asingle PGOOD signal assertion will cause the asserti...
Page 167 - System Current Monitor; C communications bus. The backplane; Power Supply FAULT
M440LX Server System Product Guide 167 System Current Monitor The system current monitor on the power share backplane sends a powerusage report to the server via the I 2 C communications bus. The backplane microcontroller contains analog-to-digital converters that monitor DCvoltage levels supplied b...
Page 168 - Power Share Backplane Interconnections; Power Supply to Powershare Board Connections
168 Chapter 7 Power System Power Share Backplane Interconnections Power Supply to Powershare Board Connections The following power supply signals connect to input connectors J3, J7, andJ11 on the power share backplane. PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 Power Good 19 PS-ON 2 +5V Standby 20 Remote Sense Return ...
Page 169 - Backplane to System Board Power Interface; Connector J1 on the backplane provides power to the system board.; Backplane to Peripheral Interface
M440LX Server System Product Guide 169 Backplane to System Board Power Interface Connector J1 on the backplane provides power to the system board. Pin Signal Color Pin Signal Color 1 +5 V Red 13 +5 V Red 2 +5 V Red 14 +5 V Red 3 -5 V White 15 +5 V Red 4 -12 V Blue 16 +5 V Red 5 GND Black 17 GND Blac...
Page 170 - Backplane to System Board Control Connections; Connector J2 on the backplane connects I; Power Supply Input Voltages
170 Chapter 7 Power System Backplane to System Board Control Connections Connector J2 on the backplane connects I 2 C, remote sense, and power supply controls to the system board. Pin Connector Designator Description 1 RS GND Remote sense ground (-) 2 +5 V RS +5 VDC remote sense (+) 3 +3.3 V RS +3.3...
Page 171 - Power Supply Output Voltages; 60 watts for an entry level nonredundant power system
M440LX Server System Product Guide 171 Power Supply Output Voltages The table below lists the total watts available for each voltage. Adjust yourloads so that the combined total wattage for your system configuration isless than • 360 watts for an entry level nonredundant power system • 318.5 watts f...
Page 172 - Server Current Usage
172 Chapter 7 Power System Server Current Usage As an overall current usage limitation on the power supply, do not exceedits maximum output capacity of 32 amperes at +5 volts (160 watts) and 11amperes at +3.3 volts (36.3 watts). The combined power output for the +5and +3.3 volt outputs should not ex...
Page 174 - Calculating Power Usage; To calculate the total combined wattage for your system, do this:
174 Chapter 7 Power System Calculating Power Usage Use the worksheets in Tables 7-1 and 7-2 to calculate the total DC powerused by your system configuration. The documentation that comes with each add-in board and peripheraldevice should specify its current and voltage requirements. To calculate the...
Page 175 - Table 7-2. Worksheet for Calculating DC Power Usage
M440LX Server System Product Guide 175 Table 7-2. Worksheet for Calculating DC Power Usage Current (maximum) at voltage levels: Device +3.3 V +5 V –5 V +12 V –12 V System board 3.0 A 1.8 A 0.1 A 0.1 A Second processor 0 10.0 A 0 0 RPX board 0 3.0 A 0 0 3.5-inch diskette drive 0.3 A CD-ROM drive 0.4 ...
Page 177 - Jumper removal tool or needle-nosed pliers
M440LX Server System Product Guide 177 System Board Jumpers 8 This chapter tells how to set the system board jumpers for specific operatingparameters. Warnings and Cautions Before you remove the covers to work inside it, observe the warnings andcautions provided for your safety on page 3, “Safety Gu...
Page 178 - Configuration Jumpers; The figure below shows the default jumper settings.
178 Chapter 8 System Board Jumpers Configuration Jumpers The jumper is a small plastic-encased conductor (shorting plug) that slipsover two jumper pins. To change a jumper setting, use a jumper removaltool, needle-nosed pliers, or your fingers to remove the jumper from itscurrent location. Position ...
Page 179 - Chassis Intrusion Detection; Move the jumper on J3J1, Chassis INTR Detect from the ENA pins to
M440LX Server System Product Guide 179 Table 8-1. System Board Jumpers Jumper Pins (defaultin bold) Description CPU Speed Enable Permits changing the processor speed in the BIOS setup program. Protect Prevents changing the processor speed. Boot Option RecoveryBoot Prevents inverting address A16. All...
Page 180 - Move the jumper on the J3J1, FRB from the ENA pins to the DIS pins.; Flash Memory; Updating the BIOS
180 Chapter 8 System Board Jumpers Fault Resilient Booting (FRB) The jumper on the J3J1 FRB ENA pins allows the system to boot fromprocessor 1 if processor 0 fails. Moving the jumper to the DIS pins lets thesystem boot only from processor 0. To boot only from processor 0, do this: 1. Observe the pre...
Page 181 - CPU Speed
M440LX Server System Product Guide 181 To update the BIOS, do this:1. Observe the precautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.”2. Insert the update diskette into drive A, and turn on the monitor and system. The update process starts automatically when the systemboots. Follow the screen prompts. 3. Whe...
Page 182 - Boot Option; Recovering the BIOS; Move the jumper from the J2J1, Boot Opt NOR pins to the REC pins to
182 Chapter 8 System Board Jumpers Boot Option Moving the boot option jumper on the J2J1, Boot Opt NOR pins to theREC pins enables the BIOS flash memory special recovery mode. Thesystem BIOS can be corrupted, for example, when the update procedure isaborted due to a power outage. However, flash memo...
Page 183 - remove the left side cover.; Password
M440LX Server System Product Guide 183 Beep Code Message 2 Successful completion, no errors. 4 The system could not boot from the diskette. Thediskette may not be bootable. Continuous seriesof low beeps The wrong BIOS recovery files are being usedand/or the flash memory jumper is in the wrongpositio...
Page 184 - CMOS; Move the jumper on the J2J1, CMOS PROT pins to the CLR pins.
184 Chapter 8 System Board Jumpers CMOS The jumper on the J2J1, CMOS PROT pins preserves the CMOS settingsduring system reset. Moving the jumper to the CLR pins clears CMOS andsets it and the real-time clock (RTC) to the manufacturing default settingsduring system reset. To reset the system’s CMOS a...
Page 185 - I/O Ports and Connectors; Signal States; server management/monitoring hardware support
M440LX Server System Product Guide 185 I/O Ports and Connectors 9 Signal States In all tables in this chapter, active-low signal names have an “_L” symbolfollowing the name; for example, P_REQ_SLOT0_L. Active-high signalnames do not have a “_L” suffix. Server System Board The system board contains b...
Page 186 - System Board Layout
186 Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors System Board Layout OM05772 CC DD AA Z BB L FF M O N PQR T S UV X W A D B F E H I J K EE Y C G Figure 9-1. System Board Layout
Page 187 - System Board Connector Locations
M440LX Server System Product Guide 187 System Board Connector Locations A Narrow SCSI connector Q Fan 3 connector B IDE connector R RP connector C I 2 C connector S I 2 C connector D Fan 0 T Server management connector E Floppy drive connector U Jumper block J2J1 F Power connector V Fan 4 connector ...
Page 188 - Power Connector
188 Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors Power Connector Pin Signal Color Pin Signal Color 1 +5 V Red 13 +5 V Red 2 +5 V Red 14 +5 V Red 3 -5 V White 15 +5 V Red 4 -12 V Blue 16 +5 V Red 5 GND Black 17 GND Black 6 GND Black 18 GND Black 7 GND Black 19 GND Black 8 GND Black 20 GND Black 9 GND Black 21 ...
Page 189 - Control Panel Connector
M440LX Server System Product Guide 189 Control Panel Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 GND 9 Fan failure 2 Hard disk activity 10 Chassis intrusion 3 Reset system 11 Power fault condition 4 Toggle system power 12 5 V standby 5 VCC 13 I 2 C-SDA 6 Spare 14 GND 7 NMI to CPU 15 I 2 C-SCL 8 VCC 16 GND Dis...
Page 191 - IDE Connector
M440LX Server System Product Guide 191 IDE Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 IDERST_L 21 IDEDRQ 2 GND 22 GND 3 ID7 23 DIOW_L 4 ID8 24 GND 5 ID6 25 DIOR_L 6 ID9 26 GND 7 ID5 27 IORDY 8 ID10 28 SPSYNC 9 ID4 29 IDEDAK_L 10 ID11 30 GND 11 ID3 31 IDEIRQ14 12 ID12 32 IDEIO16_L 13 ID2 33 IDESA1 14 ID13 34 ...
Page 192 - Fan Connectors; Blower Connectors; These connectors are identical.; SCSI Controller Activity LED Connector
192 Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors Fan Connectors These connectors are identical. Pin Signal 1 GND (ground) 2 Fan sense 3 +12 V Blower Connectors These connectors are identical. Pin Signal 1 Boost 2 GND (ground) 3 Tachometer 4 +12 V SCSI Controller Activity LED Connector Pin Signal 1 Return 2 Ha...
Page 193 - Server Management Connector
M440LX Server System Product Guide 193 Server Management Connector Pin Signal Description 1 SMI_L (input) System management interrupt 2 I2CCLK (output I 2 C clock (8 MHz) 3 GND (power) Electrical ground 4 KEY No connection, pin missing 5 PWROFF_L (output) Power supply off 6 I2CDATA (I/O) I 2 C data ...
Page 194 - ISA Connectors
194 Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors ISA Connectors The system board ISA connectors follow the standard pinout given in theISA Specification. Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal A1 IOCHK_L B1 GND C1 SBHE_L D1 MEMCS16_L A2 SD7 B2 RSTDRV C2 LA23 D2 IOCS16_L A3 SD6 B3 +5 V dc C3 LA22 D3 IRQ10...
Page 195 - PCI Connectors
M440LX Server System Product Guide 195 PCI Connectors Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal A1 TRST_L B1 − 12 V A32 AD16 B32 AD17 A2 + 12 V B2 TCK A33 + 3.3 V B33 C-BE2_L A3 TMS B3 GND A34 FRAME_L B34 GND A4 TDI B4 TD0 A35 GND B35 IRDY_L A5 + 5 V B5 + 5 V A36 TRDY_L B36 + 3.3 V A6 INTA_L B6 + ...
Page 196 - Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
196 Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors Keyboard and Mouse Connectors These identical PS/2 compatible connectors share a common housing. Thetop one is the mouse, and the bottom one is the keyboard. OM00951A 1 2 6 4 3 5 Mouse Keyboard Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 MSEDAT (mouse data) 1 KEYDAT (keyboard data...
Page 197 - Parallel Port
M440LX Server System Product Guide 197 Parallel Port The IEEE 1284-compatible parallel port—used primarily for a printer—sends data in parallel format. 13 OM00933A 1 25 14 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Strobe 10 ACK_L (acknowledge) 2 Data bit 0 11 Busy 3 Data bit 1 12 PE (paper end) 4 Data bit 2 13 SLCT (...
Page 198 - VGA Video Port
198 Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors VGA Video Port 5 OM00936A 1 15 11 6 10 Pin Signal 1 Red (analog color signal R) 2 Green (analog color signal R) 3 Blue (analog color signal R) 4 NC (not connected) 5 − 8 GND (video ground) 9 NC (not connected) 10 GND (video ground) 11 − 12 NC (not connected) 13...
Page 199 - Serial Ports
M440LX Server System Product Guide 199 Serial Ports These ports support external devices such as modems and scanners thatrequire serial data transmission. 1 OM00932A 5 6 9 Pin Signal 1 DCD (data carrier detect) 2 RXD (receive data) 3 TXD (transmit data) 4 DTR (data terminal ready) 5 GND (ground) 6 D...
Page 201 - Resetting the Server; You can reset the server in a variety of ways.; Manually; Programmed; You can reset the server with software.
M440LX Server System Product Guide 201 Solving Problems 10 This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur whileusing the server. Resetting the Server You can reset the server in a variety of ways. Manually Press To <Ctrl+Alt+Del> Clear system memory and reload the operatin...
Page 202 - Initial System Startup; Checklist; Are all cables correctly connected and secured?
202 Chapter 10 Solving Problems Initial System Startup Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by incorrectinstallation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. Checklist ❑ Are all cables correctly connected and secured? ❑ Are the processor modules fully ...
Page 203 - Is AC power available at the wall outlet?; Running New Application Software; If you are running the software from a diskette, is it a good copy?
M440LX Server System Product Guide 203 ❑ Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and pluggedinto a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 VAC or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for200-240 VAC? See "Connecting the Power Cord" in Chapter 2,"Installing The System." ❑ Is AC power available ...
Page 204 - After the System Has Been Running Correctly
204 Chapter 10 Solving Problems After the System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have beenrunning correctly often indicate equipment failure. Many situations that areeasy to correct, however, can also cause such problems. Checklist ❑ If you are r...
Page 205 - Additional Troubleshooting Procedures; Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing
M440LX Server System Product Guide 205 Additional Troubleshooting Procedures This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a problemand locating its source. Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing ▲ ▲ ! CAUTION Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the system,turn off t...
Page 206 - Monitoring POST; Confirming Loading of the Operating System
206 Chapter 10 Solving Problems Monitoring POST See Chapter 3, "Configuring The System." Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence ofeach mass storage device installed in the system. As each device is checked,its ac...
Page 207 - Specific Problems and Corrective Actions; Power Light Does Not Light
M440LX Server System Product Guide 207 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for the following specific problems: • Power light does not light. • System cooling fans do not rotate or rotate slowly. • No characters appear on screen. • Characters on the scre...
Page 208 - System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly; The system has up to seven cooling fans
208 Chapter 10 Solving Problems System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly If the system cooling fans are not operating properly, system componentswill be damaged. ✏ Note The system has up to seven cooling fans three of them are integral parts of the power supplies. There are noserviceable compone...
Page 209 - No Characters Appear on Screen
M440LX Server System Product Guide 209 No Characters Appear on Screen Check the following: ❑ Is the keyboard working? ❑ Is the video monitor plugged in and turned on? ❑ Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properlyadjusted? ❑ Are the video monitor switch settings correct? ❑ ...
Page 210 - Incorrect or no Beep Codes; Is the diskette drive properly configured?
210 Chapter 10 Solving Problems Incorrect or no Beep Codes If the system operates normally, but there was no beep, the speaker may bedefective. Verify that the speaker is enabled by running the SCU. Forinformation about running the SCU, see Chapter 3, "Configuring TheSystem." If the speaker ...
Page 211 - Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light; Is the onboard IDE controller enabled?; Is the hard disk drive properly configured?
M440LX Server System Product Guide 211 Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light If you have installed one or more hard disk drives in your system, check thefollowing: ❑ Are the power and signal cables to the hard disk drive properlyinstalled? ❑ If your system contains a SCSI host adapter contro...
Page 212 - Problems With Application Software; If you have problems with application software, do the following:
212 Chapter 10 Solving Problems Problems With Application Software If you have problems with application software, do the following: 1. Verify that the software is properly configured for the system. Refer to the software installation and operation documentation for instructionson setting up and usi...
Page 213 - Error and Informational Messages
M440LX Server System Product Guide 213 Error and Informational Messages When you turn on the system, POST displays messages that provideinformation about the system. If a failure occurs, POST emits beep codesthat indicate errors in hardware, software, or firmware. If POST can displaya message on the...
Page 214 - POST Codes and Countdown Codes
214 Chapter 10 Solving Problems POST Codes and Countdown Codes The BIOS indicates the current testing phase during POST after the videoadapter has been successfully initialized by outputting a 2-digit hex code toI/O location 80h. If a port-80h ISA card is installed, it displays this 2-digitcode on a...
Page 219 - POST Error Codes and Messages; Table 10-3. POST Error Codes and Messages
M440LX Server System Product Guide 219 Table 10-2. Port-80 Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Reason C0 Try to boot with INT 19 DO Interrupt handler error D2 Unknown interrupt error D4 Pending interrupt error D6 Initialize option ROM error D8 Shutdown error DA Extended Block Move DC Shutdown 10 error PO...
Page 225 - Regulatory Specifications; Declaration of the Manufacturer or Importer
M440LX Server System Product Guide 225 Regulatory Specifications A Declaration of the Manufacturer or Importer The Intel Corporation hereby certifies that this product is in compliancewith EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, using standards EN55022 Class B,EN50082-1, and EN61000-3-2 (some server configurat...
Page 226 - VCCI Class 2 ITE; CE Mark; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
226 Appendix A Regulatory Specifications Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) USA: FCC 47 Class B CFR Parts 2 and 15, Class B viadeclaration Canada: Industry Canada (IC) ICES-003 Class B Europe: EN55022EN50082-1 IEC 801-2 ESD SusceptibilityIEC 801-3 Radiated ImmunityIEC 801-4 Electrical Fast Transien...
Page 227 - The following pertains to certified processor modules:
M440LX Server System Product Guide 227 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of thisdevice could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Thecustomer is responsible for ensuring compliance of the modified product. Only peripherals (computer input/output device...
Page 228 - Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International); English translation of the notice above; Read the instructions for correct handling.
228 Appendix A Regulatory Specifications Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International) English translation of the notice above : This equipment is in the Class II category (information equipment to beused in a residential area or an area adjacent thereto) and conforms to thestandards set by ...
Page 229 - Equipment Log
M440LX Server System Product Guide 229 Equipment Log B Use this equipment log to record pertinent information about your serversystem. You will need some of this information when you run the SystemConfiguration Utility (SCU). Record the model and serial numbers of the server system and the systemboa...