Page 1 5800/1080Xd XPRESS U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
Page 3 NEC Solutions (America), Inc. To allow for design and specification improvements, the information in this document is subject to change at any time, without notice.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Memory... 1-13 Optional PCIX Unit ... 1-13 Peripheral Devices ... 1-14 Security ... 1-14 2 System Operation Setting Up the Server ... 2-2 Starting Up the System... 2-4 Shutting Down the System... 2-8 Using Exception Procedures ... 2-10 Dump... 2-10 Cold Reset...
Page 6 OS Boot from EFI Shell ...2-16 Notes for OS Installation...2-17 EFI Device Path...2-17 Checking Failure ...2-18 Using the DVD-ROM Drive...2-19 Inserting a Disc in the DVD-ROM Drive...2-19 Removing a Disc from the DVD-ROM Drive...2-19 Using an Optional Tape Drive...2-20 Environmental DAT Specifications ...2-20 DAT Cartridge Labels ...2-21 Write Protection ...2-21 DAT Cartridge Insertion and Removal ...2-22...
Page 7 Starting Setup... 4-4 Screen Description ... 4-5 Menu Tree ... 4-6 Main Menu Overview ... 4-7 Advanced Menu Overview ... 4-8 Security Menu Overview ... 4-9 System Hardware Menu Overview ... 4-10 Exit Menu Overview... 4-12 Menu Options and Settings ... 4-13 Main Menu...
Page 8 A Technical Specifications Main Chassis...A-2 DVD-ROM Drive ...A-3 Tape Drive ...A-4 FDD ...A-5 B Memory Upgrades Memory Configurations ... B-2 DIMM Installation... B-3 C Windows 2003 Installation Installing Microsoft Windows 2003 ... C-2 Creating a Mirrored Drive of Windows 2003... C-3 Index vi Contents...
Page 9: Using This Guide
See this chapter to familiarize yourself with your system. Chapter 2, “System Operation,” tells you how to set up the server, how to start up, shut down, and reboot the system, how to boot the OS, and how to use the DVD-ROM drive and optional tape drive.
Page 10: Text Conventions
Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions. Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings: Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life. Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software. Note: Notes give important information about the material being described.
Page 11: Related Documents
The Installation Procedures document provides procedures for installing the server at the site, including unpacking the server, setting up the chassis components, and connecting the power cables. The Express5800/1080Xd server requires installation by qualified personnel such as an NEC technician and system administrator. ServerCare Guide The ServerCare Guide contains information about NEC’s warranty and server...
Page 12: Safety Notices
To avoid a risk of injuries, installation should be performed by trained technical personnel. Your server is equipped with a front stabilizer. Engage the front stabilizer during installation. For stability and to distribute the weight, also attach side stabilizers. Otherwise, the rack may topple over and cause injuries.
Page 13: Safety Notices For Users Outside Of The U.s.a. And Canada
To avoid risk of electric shock, turn off all server power and disconnect power cables before working inside the server unit. The main power of your server is turned off by turning off the power source to the server or removing the power cable.
Page 14: Care And Handling
Care and Handling Use the following guidelines to properly handle and care for your system. Protect the system from extremely low or high temperatures. Let the system warm (or cool) to room temperature before using it. Keep the system away from magnetic forces. Keep the system dry.
Page 15: System Overview
System Overview Overview System Features System Chassis System Functions Expansion Security...
Page 16 Overview Your Express5800/1080Xd server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the ® ® Intel Itanium 2 64-bit processor. The combination of Intel Itanium 2 architecture, along with your server’s innovative crossbar switch and high-speed memory access technology, provides for massive power and scalability using the latest available operating systems.
Page 17 System Features Your system features the following major components: Quad high-performance Intel processors per CellV Board. Up to two CELLV Boards, each supporting the installation of up to 4 CPUs (Intel Itanium 2 processors) for a total of 8 CPUs in the system. Each CELLV Board has 16 DIMM sockets and supports from 4 GB (using four 1-GB DIMMs) to 16 GB (using sixteen 1-GB DIMMs) of ECC SDRAM four- way interleaved memory.
Page 18 Ten fan modules are located throughout the system. Any fan module can easily be removed and installed, without powering down the system. Optional PCIX Unit in two versions, Base Unit and Core Unit: 14 PCI-X expansion slots in a Base Unit model 12 PCI-X expansion slots, a Basic I/O Board with 2 USB, 2 IDE, and 1 Keyboard interfaces, a VGA card with an analog interface, and a DVD-ROM unit in a Core Unit model to allow a second bootable partition.
Page 19: System Chassis
System Chassis The following figures show the external and internal server features. Front View Figure 1-2 shows the front system features (front door and covers are not shown in the figure). AC Power Switch AC Power Switches for Optional Power Supply...
Page 20: Top View
Top View Figure 1-3 shows the components within the Main Chassis. DVD ROM Drive Power Supply Modules (3) Core Module Fans 1-6 System Overview Core Module Ejector PCI-X Expansion Slots Hard Disk Drive Fans Figure 1-3. Main Chassis...
Page 21: Right Side View
Right Side View Figure 1-4 shows the system right side features. Service Processor and Clock (ISP-C) 1080Xd Main Chassis Cell #3 Board Figure 1-4. 1080Xd Right Side View Cell #0 Board Cabinet System Overview 1-7...
Page 22: Internal View
Internal View Figure 1-5 shows internal views of CELLV Board features. Side A Side B CPU Slot #1 CPU Slot #3 DIMM Slots Power Pods 1-8 System Overview CPU Slot #2 CPU Slot #0 Power Pods Figure 1-5. CELLV Board...
Page 23: Main Components
PCI-X slots. The PCI-X slots allow PCI-X boards to be installed or removed while the server is powered on (if the operating system supports the Hot Plug PCI function). A Basic I/O Board to support standard I/O interface and a video VGA controller board are installed in the Core Module.
Page 24: Service Processor Board
Processor Board performs initialization of the system, RAS functions, diagnostic functions, failure management of the system, and clock generation and distribution. Power/Status LEDs Three LEDs are visible on the front of the server system cabinet (see Figure 1-2): Status. See Table 1-1 for a description of the LEDs.
Page 25: Chipset And Crossbar Switch
The Service Processor manages the partitioning settings and configuration changes. Chipset and Crossbar Switch NEC developed a high-performance chipset and crossbar switch that is based on supercomputer mainframe technology. The crossbar switch connects the CELLV boards. The crossbar switch has a low latency as well as high data bandwidth. While...
Page 26: Expansion
I/O boards Disk drives PCIX Expansion Unit. See Figure 1-6 for a diagram of the Express5800/1080Xd system configuration. See the following sections for a description of system expansion capabilities. I t ani um 2 Standard: one CELLV Board with 4 CPUs (Itanium 2);...
Page 27: Cellv Board
Contact qualified personnel, such as your System Administrator or an NEC Technician, for adding or removing server components. CELLV Board Each CELLV Board supports: 4 Intel Itanium 2 processors 16 DIMMs. The system supports 2 CELLV Boards for a total of eight Itanium 2 processors and up to 32 DIMMs.
Page 28: Peripheral Devices
Board. You can also connect peripheral devices via PCI cards installed in the optional PCIX Unit. Security To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the server provides the following security features: Locked areas require a security key for entry. Locked areas include the rear chassis door and drive bay units.
Page 29: System Operation
System Operation Setting Up the Server Starting Up the System Shutting Down the System Rebooting the System Booting the OS Using the DVD-ROM Drive Using an Optional Tape Drive...
Page 30 1. Check that the server has been installed as described in the Express5800/1080Xd/1160Xd/1320Xd Site Preparation Guide and Express5800/1080Xd Installation Procedures. This server requires installation by qualified personnel such as an NEC technician and system administrator. 2. Make sure that any optional components other than I/O cards or boards, have been installed by an NEC technician.
Page 31 PC to the server LAN connection. Note: A LAN cable either comes already connected to the Service Processor board or it is connected by the NEC technician during the server installation. 5. Connect peripheral devices, such as a monitor, mouse, and keyboard, to the rear of the server.
Page 32 3. Power on the console and any other external devices. 4. At the rear of the server cabinet, turn on the AC power circuit breaker for the Main Chassis (see Figure 2-3), and if installed, for the optional PCIX Unit (see Figure 2-4).
Page 33 AC Power Circuit Breaker Figure 2-4. PCIX Unit AC Power Circuit Breaker 5. On the front of the server cabinet, power on the AC POWER switch at the top of the system (see Figure 2-5). AC Power Switch Figure 2-5. AC Power Switch...
Page 34 Integrated Service Processor. Cabinet-ID:xx, Location:y, State:ssssss iSP login: spfw iSP password: xxxxxxxx Copyright (C) 2002 NEC Corporation, All Rights Reserved. Welcome to Integrated Service Processor. iSP FW version : 01.00 generated on 01/31/2002 19:20:33 iSP MAIN MENU 0) OS(BIOS) serial console of partition#0 (INITIALIZING)
Page 35 10. Enter on the SP console to bring up the specified partitions (see Figure 2-7). The service processor turns on power to the specified partitions, initializes the hardware, and hands off the control to the BIOS. The BIOS boots the operating system.
Page 36 Shutting Down the System Shut down the system as follows. 1. Select a method to shut down the system: Note: If supported by your operating system, Windows Shut Down is the recommended method of shutting down the system. Recommended shutdown – Windows Shut Down (if supported by the operating system): Shut down the operating system (OS).
Page 37 iSPyz:---> dn System power will be turned off if the software (OS) is NOT running. Only power button interrupt will be generated if the software (OS) is running. If you want to turn off the system power in any system state, use DF command. Enter partition number (0-7/all/CR=exit) : all...
Page 38: Using Exception Procedures
PCIX Unit, if installed. At the rear of the system, power off the circuit breaker to the Main Chassis. 5. Power off peripheral devices not powered by the server. 6. Power off the main circuit breaker or power distribution board. Note:...
Page 39: Restart
4. Wait 10 to 15 seconds to discharge residual voltage. 5. Turn on AC power to the system: At the rear of the server, power on the AC power circuit breaker to the main chassis, and if installed to the PCIX Unit.
Page 40: Booting The Os
Booting the OS The following sections include information about the EFI Boot Manager, EFI shell, shell commands, and booting the OS from the EFI shell. OS Boot from Boot Manager The EFI Boot Manager automatically starts after a BIOS bootup (see Figure 2-11).
Page 41: Efi Shell
EFI Boot Manager ver 1.10 [14.56] Please select a boot option Acpi(PNP0A03,0)/Pci(2|1)/Ata(Primary,Master)/CDROM(Entry1) Acpi(PNP0A03,1)/Pci(3|0)/Scsi(Pun0,Lun0)/HD(Part1,Sig17FB0000) EFI Shell [Built-in] Boot option maintenance menu Use the arrow keys to change settings Figure 2-12. OS Boot from EFI Boot Manager Screen EFI Shell From the EFI Boot Manager, you can activate the EFI shell. Use the EFI shell Read the system file of the Boot device.
Page 42: Efi Shell Commands
EFI Shell Commands The following table lists and describes the shell commands in the EFI shell. To execute an EFI shell command, enter the EFI shell command at the EFI shell prompt and press Enter Table 2-1. EFI Shell Commands Command alias alias [-d|-v|-b] [sname] [value]...
Page 43 Table 2-1. EFI Shell Commands (continued) Command help help [-b] | [cmd] hexedit hexedit [[-f] FileName | [-d DiskName Offset Size] | [-m Offset Size] load load file [file ...] LoadPciRom LoadPciRom [FileName] ls [-b] [-r] [-a [attrib]] [file] map [-r|-v|-d] [sname] [handle] [- memmap memmap [-b] mkdir...
Page 44: Os Boot From Efi Shell
OS Boot from EFI Shell You can boot the OS from the EFI Boot Manager. You can also boot the OS by entering commands from the EFI Shell. An example follows for booting the OS from the SCSI hard disk drive in a hardware configuration containing: IDE DVD-ROM (Master) SCSI HDD: OS boot disk...
Page 45: Notes For Os Installation
4. Start the OS loader by entering the directory file name, in this example, setupldr.efi , at the fs0:\os prompt and press fs0:\> cd os fs0:\os> ls Directory of fs0:\os 03/13/00 05:44p 03/13/00 05:44p 12/22/99 00:58p fs0:\os> setupldr Start OS Loader.
Page 46: Checking Failure
Table 2-2. Formats Conforming to EDD3.0 Specification Path Display Acpi(PNP0A03, X) Pci(D|F) Scsi(Pun0,Lun0) HD(Part1,SigFF050000) See the following example and Table 2-3 for device path formats for devices that do NOT conform to EDD3.0 specification: Example: SCSI cards and fixed disks installed on the PCI bus: VenHw(Unknown Device:80)/HD(Part1,Sig6D5319DE) Table 2-3.
Page 47: Using The Dvd-Rom Drive
Insert a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive as follows (see Figure 2-16). 1. Open the server door. 2. Press the Eject button on the DVD-ROM drive to eject the drive tray. 3. Place the disc on the tray, label facing up.
Page 48: Using An Optional Tape Drive
DVD-ROM Drive Figure 2-16. Inserting/Removing a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Disc Using an Optional Tape Drive You can add an optional digital audio tape (DAT) drive to the Main chassis and to the PCIX Unit. See the following sections for information about: environmental DAT specifications DAT cartridge labels write protection cartridge insertion and removal.
Page 49: Dat Cartridge Labels
DAT Cartridge Labels Use the following labeling information: Place labels securely on the DAT cartridge in the position shown in Figure 2-17. Be sure to write the start date of DAT cartridge use on the attached Index label. If you need to change the contents for the DAT, replace the label with a new one.
Page 50: Dat Cartridge Insertion And Removal
Figure 2-18. Write Protection Slider on the DAT Cartridge DAT Cartridge Insertion and Removal Use the following information to insert and remove DAT cartridges (see Figure 2-19). To insert a DAT cartridge: Hold the DAT cartridge horizontally, with the label side up, and insert it slowly into the drive until it is pulled into the drive.
Page 51: Service Processor
Service Processor SP Console OS Console Virtual SOP SP Command Console SP Command Reference...
Page 52: Sp Console
SP Console The service processor (SP) in the Express5800/1080Xd main chassis provides the interface for system management and RAS functions. The SP is on the service processor and clock (ISP-C) board. The following sections describe: SP console connections Console operations Console status and login authentication Login and Main Menu.
Page 53: Console Operations
Table 3-1. Console Configuration Settings Console Type Serial Note: The most effective connection method between the Express5800/1000 Series and the Service Processor is by using a telnet utility. Multiple instances of the telnet utility can be running at once, providing multiple windows with which to monitor and control the system.
Page 54 Table 3-2 lists the login account and login password default values for entering the Main Menu and using menu functions. Table 3-2. Login Account and Password Defaults Login Type Login Account Login Password Note: Only one connection to the OS Console per partition, up to five connections to the Virtual SOP in the entire system, and only one prime connection to the SP Command Console in the entire system can be made simultaneously.
Page 55 P r ess ^ B Key P r ess ^ B Key Select SOP Select SP Select OS OS Console Vir tu al SOP SP Com ma n d Norma l Mode Figure 3-2. Express5800/1080Xd Console Mode Operations Service Processor 3-5...
Page 56: Login And Main Menu
Integrated Service Processor. Cabinet-ID:xx, Location:y, State:ssssss iSP login: spfw iSP password: xxxxxxxx Copyright (C) 2002 NEC Corporation, All Rights Reserved. Welcome to Integrated Service Processor. iSP FW version : 01.00 generated on 01/31/2002 19:20:33 iSP MAIN MENU 0) OS(BIOS) serial console of partition#0 (INITIALIZING )
Page 57 Table 3-4. Login and Main Menu Screen References Reference Description “xx “is the ID for identification of a cabinet in a system composed of multiple cabinets. (“xx” is the system number specified by the SU command.) “y” indicates the installation location of the service processor - clock board with 0. “ssssss”...
Page 58: Os (Bios) Console
OS (BIOS) Console When you select the OS (BIOS) Console on the iSP Main Menu, input/output is redirected to the OS (BIOS) serial controller. To return to the Main Menu, press The image displayed and the operation during redirection depend on the BIOS and OS running in the partition;...
Page 59: Virtual Sop
Table 3-8. OS (BIOS) Console Events and Operations Event ^B (CTRL+B) is pressed. The SP command deletes the displayed partition. Virtual SOP When you select Virtual SOP (Virtual System Operator Panel) on the iSP Main Menu, Virtual SOP appears. The Virtual SOP periodically refreshes the display of the state of all the partitions.
Page 60: Partition State Display
Table 3-10. Virtual SOP Screen References Reference Description When you enter “V,” the Virtual SOP appears. Virtual SOP image is displayed. The Virtual SOP is periodically displayed. Pressing ^B terminates the Virtual SOP. Return to Main Menu. Partition State Display The state display for each partition is described in the following figure and table.
Page 61 Table 3-11. Reference to Partition State Display (cont’d) Reference Display 3 (cont’d) FAULT SHUT DOWN NOT CONFIGURED 6-digit hexadecimal String String Description Indicates that the BIOS has finished initialization of the system and control has been passed to EFI. iSP is shutting down the hardware. Partition is not configured.
Page 62: Sp Command Console
SP Command Console When you select the iSP commands on the iSP Main Menu, the SP Command Console appears. Initially, the SP Command Console is in Normal Mode for general operation. You can switch to Maintenance Mode (which allows all operations) by using the CM command.
Page 63: Sp Command Prompt
SP Command Prompt In SP command mode (Normal Mode or Maintenance Mode), one of the following types of command prompt is displayed when you press the ESC key. Interactive operations for each SP command and prompts for subcommand entry depend on the SP command. Table 3-14.
Page 64: Sp Command List
SP Command List The following table lists the SP commands by category. Table 3-16. System Control Commands Command Name Shut Down System Power (override) Shut Down System Power System Dump Power Cycle Cold Reset System Bring Up System DC OF F UP /P C Figure 3-4.
Page 65 Table 3-17. Configuration Command Command Name Hardware Configuration Table 3-18. Normal Mode Commands Command Name Change Command Mode Display SP logs SP Date and Time Environmental Information Firmware Version Help Message Log Function The iSP displays and/or modifies the hardware configuration, including partitions.
Page 66: Sp Command Reference
SP Command Reference The following sections provide detailed information about SP commands. The commands listed can be executed in Normal mode or Maintenance mode. Basically, SP commands and subcommands are not case-sensitive. Any need for case- sensitivity (for example, accounts and passwords) is described. 3-16 Service Processor...
Page 67: Cm (Change Command Mode)
Entering Maintenance mode requires the entry of a password. Function: Changes from Normal mode to Maintenance mode. When the system is in Maintenance mode, the Status LED on the front of the server is amber. Note: The CM command can be executed in Normal mode or Maintenance mode.
Page 68: Df (Shut Down System Power )
DF (Shut Down System Power ) Execution: This command can be executed on a partition which is in one of the following states: Automatic startup has completed or the UP command has been executed. (The partition is in the DC POWER ON state) The ON command has been executed.
Page 69: Dl (Display Sp Logs)
When this happens, you cannot refer to the oldest detailed log. You should display the important log and store it as a screen log of the terminal software. Or, upload the important log to the FTP server. Note: The DL command can be executed in Normal mode or Maintenance mode.
Page 70 Screen Image Filter logs by category? a ... all 1 ... system control 2 ... system configuration 3 ... BIOS event 4 ... IPMI SEL 5 ... system init. error 6 ... SP event (a/1-13/CR=back) : a select display mode (i[nteractive per page]/a[ll]/CR=back) : i 1023 10:30:32,12/31/2002 part.0--- CONTROL system state S5.
Page 71 On the DL command MENU, select “a”. B, D Select whether to display all the activity logs or upload them to the FTP server. (Uploading detailed logs individually is described later.) This is an example of uploading to the FTP server.
Page 72 If you enter “d ”, hexadecimal dump output of the detailed log is done. If you enter “f ”, the detailed log is uploaded to the FTP server. If you enter “a ”, the result of the analysis of the detailed log with analyzing program is displayed.
Page 73: Dn (Shut Down System Power)
DN (Shut Down System Power) Execution: This command can be executed on a partition if Automatic startup has completed or the UP command has been executed. (The partition is in the DC POWER ON state.) Function: This command turns off system power (DC). If software is not running (for example, in the S0 state), this command turns off the system.
Page 74 Reference Description Enter a partition number. If you select “all,” all configured partitions become the targets. Displays the confirmation message. To continue, enter “y”. Displays the command acceptance message. The actual process runs in the background. Displays the state of the process running in the background. 3-24 Service Processor Table 3-26.
Page 75: Dp (System Dump)
DP (System Dump) Execution: This command can be executed on a partition if Automatic startup has completed or the UP command has been executed. (The partition is in the DC POWER ON state.) Function: This command generates a dump interrupt in the system. The actual operation of the dump processing and the following system reset depend on the software (OS or BIOS).
Page 76: Dt (Sp Date And Time)
The DT command can be executed in Normal mode or Maintenance mode. Screen Image iSPyz:---> dt current iSP RTC : 19:20:57,01/31/2002 +09:00 syncronized with NTP server (10.20.30.40) DT command terminated A: In Normal Mode, the command terminates after displaying the current time. 3-26 Service Processor Table 3-29. DT Screen...
Page 77: En (Environmental Information)
EN (Environmental Information) Execution: This command can be executed in the AC POWER ON or DC POWER state. Function: Lists the states of the system’s detected temperature and fan errors, etc. The components in the DC POWER OFF state are not supervised. Note: The EN command can be executed in Normal mode or Maintenance mode.
Page 78 Screen Image Previous/Next page? (p[revious]/n[ext]/e[xit]/CR=next) : ---- Temperature (Celsius) [1/4] ------------------------------------------ 19:20:57,01/31/2002 ---- current CELL0 PROC00 PROC01 PROC02 PROC03 * CELL1 PROC10 PROC11 PROC12 * PROC13 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Previous/Next page? (p[revious]/n[ext]/e[xit]/CR=next) : ---- Temperature (Celsius) [2/4] ------------------------------------------ 19:20:57,01/31/2002 ---- current CELL2 PROC20...
Page 79 Table 3-30. EN Screen (cont’d) Screen Image ---- Temperature (Celsius) [4/4] --------------------------------------- 19:20:57,01/31/2002 ---- current threshold PCIX0(V) PCIX1(F) IORB PCIX2(F) IORB PCIX3(F) IORB ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Previous page? (p[revious]/e[xit]/CR=exit) : Table 3-31. EN Screen References Reference Description Displays the state of the Power Bay/Power Bay Unit in the chassis/cabinet. If an alarm occurs, an asterisk (*) mark appears at the beginning of the line.
Page 80 Table 3-31. EN Screen References (cont’d) Reference Description When you press ENTER, the next page is displayed Displays an alarm state for the DCDC converter on the CELLV Board/XIC/XBR Board in the Main Chassis and Expansion Chassis. If an alarm occurs, an asterisk (*) mark appears at the beginning of the line. Displays an alarm state for the DCDC converter/fan/temperature of the PCIX Unit and PCIV (Core Module).
Page 81: Fv (Firmware Versions)
FV (Firmware Versions) Execution: This command can be executed in the AC POWER ON or DC POWER ON state. Function: Displays the version information of the iSPFW and BIOS. Performs a checksum of the storage area. Note: The FV command can be executed in Normal mode or Maintenance mode.
Page 82: Hc (Hardware Configuration)
HC (Hardware Configuration) Execution: Conditions for executing subcommands are described in the following subcommand table. Function: Displays and changes the configuration information of the hardware. Displays and changes the partition settings. See Table 3-38, “HC – ALL Display Screen” for an example of the HC display screen. See the following tables for a list of hardware components and subcomponents and for a list of subcommands and descriptions.
Page 83 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands arg1 arg2 arg3 help quit exit disp part main cellx mmcxy tagx xbcx arg4 Description Displays the list of subcommands. This command can be executed in the AC POWER ON or DC POWER ON state. Exits from the HC command. Before an exit, the check subcommand is automatically executed.
Page 84 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) arg1 arg2 disp pcixx (cont’d) pbayxy attach cellx 3-34 Service Processor arg3 arg4 Description Displays the state of the PCIV/PCIX Unit. “x” is the DGI/I2C cable port number (0-3) from the iSP-C Board to the PCIV/PCIX Unit. IOR0 is installed on the XIC Board.
Page 85 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) arg1 arg2 arg3 attach iorx (cont’d) detach cellx iorx arg4 Description Associates the IOR having the physical number x with the logical IOR number m of partition n. (m: The number recognizable by the BIOS and software.) “p”...
Page 86 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) arg1 arg2 swap This subcommand is not supported at present. cellx celly smem This subcommand is not supported at present. 3-36 Service Processor arg3 arg4 Description Used to swap a CELLV Board with another CELLV Board while the software is operating. (This is not a combination of “attach”...
Page 87 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) arg1 arg2 arg3 pbayxy dpsxyz xbcx cellx procxy arg4 Description Used to instruct the iSP to add components manually. The management state of the iSP changes from “nonexist” to “power-off”. Displays Help for “add” when the argument is omitted or an error is made.
Page 88 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) arg1 arg2 pcixx [bio] (cont’d) delete enable pbayxy 3-38 Service Processor arg3 arg4 Description Adds a PCIV/PCIX Unit. “x” is the DGI/I2C port number of the iSP-C Board side (0-3). If PCIV is specified, “0” must be specified to x. If a PCiX Unit is specified, 1,2 or 3 must be specified to x.
Page 89 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) arg1 arg2 arg3 enable xbcx [all] (cont’d) cxix ncix moverx arg4 Description Enables the XBC chip. “x” is the XBC chip number (0-1). When the second argument is omitted, only the XBC is enabled, and the states of any other subcomponents do not change.
Page 90 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) arg1 arg2 enable serialx (cont’d) cellx [all] cxiy procxy mmcxy [all] rowz 3-40 Service Processor arg3 arg4 Description Enables the serial controller part within the XBC chip. “x” is the serial controller number (0-3). A partition requires a serial controller. When a partition contains plural CELLV Boards, a serial controller is selected from available serial controllers automatically.
Page 91 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) arg1 arg2 arg3 enable mmcxy cachez (cont’d) (cont’d) tagx[sy] pcixx iorx [all] nciy iocy arg4 Description Enables the Cache. “z” is the Cache number (0-7). Enables the TAG. “x” is the physical CELLV Board number (0-3). “s”...
Page 92 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) arg1 arg2 enable gxbxy (cont’d) busA |busB disable online cellx xbcx moverx iorx offline 3-42 Service Processor arg3 arg4 Description Enables the GXB. “x” is the DGI/I2C cable port number of the cable from the iSP-C Board to the PCIV /PCIX Unit (0-3).
Page 93 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) arg1 arg2 arg3 ncconn xbcx nciy iors iors ncit xbcx ncdis xbcx nciy iors ncit xbcx on|off arg4 Description Used to set connection information of the 1.6G cable. Displays Help for “ncconn” when the argument is omitted or an error is made.
Page 94 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) arg1 arg2 cellx on|off (cont’d) pcixx on|off pcixx slotnn gxbxy busA| busB fann on|off main 3-44 Service Processor arg3 arg4 Description Turns on/off the LED of the CELLV Board. “x” is the physical CELLV Board number (0-3). Turns on/off the LED of the PCIV/PCIX Unit.
Page 95 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) arg1 arg2 arg3 pbayxy (cont’d) pcixx check arg4 Description Specifies the location and height of the Power Bay Unit in the cabinet. “x” is the unit ID number. 1: Power Bay Unit 0: Not allowed “y”...
Page 96 Table 3-35. HC Subcommands (cont’d) arg1 arg2 mmcxy rowz clear Table 3-36. HC State Display Strings Displayed String nonexist INVISIBLE power-off power-on offline online master enable 3-46 Service Processor arg3 arg4 Description Clears the memory bit error counters of ROW. “x”...
Page 97 Table 3-36. HC State Display Strings (cont’d) Displayed String Description DISABLE Indicates that the component itself is disabled (not used for system operation). In this state, it is detached from the system manually with the “disable” command. DISABLE* Indicates that the component itself is disabled (not used for system operation). In this state, it is detached from the system due to failure of the component itself or failure of the host interface.
Page 98 Screen Image iSPyz:---> hcENTER> iSP FW version is Rxx.xx. HC> disp all ==== Partitioning ================================= 19:20:23,01/31/2002 === part0(RUN ) CELL:01-- (01--) part1(INIT) CELL:--2- (--2-) part2(STOP) CELL:---3 (---3) part3(----) CELL:---- (----) ================================================================== ==== Summary (15/0/29+8F) ======================== 19:20:23,01/31/2002 === PBAY00 (loc=15/0/29+8F) PBAY01 (loc=15/0/23+6F) PBAY10 (loc=15/1/00+3F) iSP0 (loc=15/0/29+8F/30) XBC0 (loc=15/0/29+8F/08) offline...
Page 99 Table 3-38. HC ALL Display Screen (cont’d) Screen Image ---- MMC01 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 19:20:23,01/31/2002 --- MMC01 offline ROW0[DIMM00:01] 512MB --------- enable ROW1[DIMM10:11] 512MB --------- enable ROW2[DIMM20:21] 1024MB --------- DISABLE ROW3[DIMM30:31] 1024MB --------- DISABLE cache010 --------- enable cache011 --------- enable cache012 --------- enable cache013 --------- enable cache014...
Page 100 Table 3-38. HC ALL Display Screen (cont’d) Screen Image ---- PCIX0(V) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 19:20:23,01/31/2002 --- IOR0 (loc=15/0/29+8F) 1.6G port0 IOC00 IOC01 GXB00 (loc=15/0/29+8F) BUS-A BUS-B GXB01 (loc=--/-/--+--) BUS-A BUS-B GXB02 (loc=15/0/29+8F) BUS-A BUS-B GXB03 (loc=15/0/29+8F) BUS-A BUS-B ---- PCIX2(F) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 19:20:23,01/31/2002 --- IOR2 (loc=15/0/13+4F) 1.6G port0 IOC20...
Page 101 Table 3-39. HC ALL Display Screen References Reference Description Displays the partition configuration information. Displays the configuration information of the units/devices in the Main Chassis. Expands the CELLV Board and displays the configuration information. Expands the MMC and displays the configuration information. Expands the TAG and displays the configuration information.
Page 102: He (Help)
HE (Help) Execution: This command can be executed in the AC POWER ON or DC POWER ON state. Enter HELP or HE to execute this command. Function: Displays the list of commands. The list of commands differs for Normal Mode and Maintenance Mode. Note: The HE command can be executed in Normal mode or Maintenance mode.
Page 103: Ml (Message Log)
ML (Message Log) Execution: This command can be executed in the AC POWER ON or DC POWER ON state. Function: Displays the contents of the iSP message buffer. (The message output generated in the display operation of the message buffer is not stored in the message buffer.) Note: The ML command can be executed in Normal mode or...
Page 104 Table 3-42. ML Display Screen References Reference Description Select either the mode that prompts you every page or the mode that displays the entire buffer at the same time. Prompts you to respond if the next page exists. Prompts you to respond if the previous and next pages exist. Prompts you to respond if the previous page exists.
Page 105: Pc (Power Cycle)
PC (Power Cycle) Execution: This command can be executed on a partition in the following state: Automatic startup completed Execution of UP command. The partition is in a DC POWER ON state. Function: Turns off the power (DC) of the system, and then turns it on again to start up the system.
Page 106 Table 3-44. PC Display Screen References Reference Description Enter a partition number If you select “all”, all the configured partitions become the targets. However, the partitions that are already OFF do not become the targets Displays the confirmation message. To execute, enter “y.” Displays the PC command acceptance message.
Page 107: Rs (Cold Reset System)
RS (Cold Reset System) Execution: This command can be executed on a partition in the following state: Automatic startup completed Execution of UP command. The partition is in a DC POWER ON state. Function: Performs a cold reset of the system. Note: This command performs a reset without any notification even if the OS (BIOS) is running.
Page 108: Up (Bring Up System)
UP (Bring Up System) Execution: This command can be executed on a partition in the DC POWER OFF state. Function: Turns on the power (DC) of the system, initializes the hardware, and then starts up the BIOS. Whether the operating system starts up depends on the BIOS/EFI settings. Note: The UP command can be executed in Normal mode or Maintenance mode.
Page 109: Bios Setup
BIOS Setup Setup Overview Menu Tree Menu Options and Settings BIOS Virtual DIP Switch PCI Online Maintenance (PCI Hot Plug) HBB Configuration Submenu Precaution...
Page 110: What Is Setup
Setup Overview See the following sections for a description of BIOS Setup, when you need to change BIOS settings, and how to start and use BIOS Setup. What is Setup? Setup is a utility that allows you to set up the system hardware. Settings for PCI Bridges and devices that connect with the system are included.
Page 111: Settings Of Cmos And/Or Nvram Are Cleared
00003102 Windows 00000000 Linux (NEC Linux) Adding or Deleting a Boot Device To add or delete a boot device, you must enable or disable the Option ROM expansion of the PCI card to which the boot device is connected. To add a boot device, specify to “enable the Option ROM expansion of the PCI card that controls the boot device”...
Page 112: The Bios Version Has Changed
The BIOS Version Has Changed When changing the BIOS version, start Setup and change the settings. Change the setting values of Setup to the default values (Specify “Load Setup Defaults” in the Exit menu). The Host Bus Bridge Configuration Has Changed When the configuration is changed due to the addition or deletion of the Host Bus Bridge, some setting values are reset to their initial states.
Page 113: Screen Description
Screen Description To configure Setup, use the keys on the bottom portion of the screen. Cu r r en t m en u Ma in Ma in Adva n ced La n gu a ge: Syst em Time: Syst em Da t e: F W Revision P r ocessor In for ma t ion P r im a r y Ma st er...
Page 114: Menu Tree
Item F1 key Cursor key (^ / v) (cursor_up / cursor_down) - key / + key F9 key ESC key Cursor key (<- / ->) (cursor_left / cursor_right) Enter key F10 key Menu Tree Setup has the following five menus: Main menu Advanced menu Security menu...
Page 115: Main Menu Overview
Main Menu Overview In the main menu, you can perform the following actions. For detailed information on the functions and parameters, refer to “Main Menu.” View the language used View/set date and time View the firmware revision View CPU information View the IDE devices installed View the memory capacity of the system Main...
Page 116: Advanced Menu Overview
Advanced Menu Overview In the Advanced menu, you can perform the following actions. For detailed information on the functions and parameters, refer to “Advanced Menu.” Specify behavior when Configure I/O devices Stall monitoring at the BIOS boot Stall monitoring at the OS boot Set the Option ROM expansion of the PCI device Set the keyboard attributes Advanced...
Page 117: Security Menu Overview
Security Menu Overview In the Security menu, you can perform the following actions. For detailed information on the functions and parameters, refer to “Security Menu.” Display whether the password of the supervisor (administrator) is set; or set a password Display whether the password of the general user is set; or set a password Set a Password for the BIOS boot Disable key operation when the Option ROM menu of the PCI device is executed Security...
Page 118: System Hardware Menu Overview
System Hardware Menu Overview In the System Hardware menu, you can perform the following actions. For detailed information on the functions and parameters, refer to “System Hardware Menu.” Set the parameters of the PCI host bus bridge Set the serial console redirection function Set the number of interrupt vectors Set whether to use High MMIO System Hardware...
Page 119 Console Redirection Shrink total number of interrupt vectors Memory Mapped I/O > 4GB Serial Port Select Debug Port Select System Serial Port Baud Rate Console Type Flow Control Serial Port 1 Baud Rate Console Type Flow Control BIOS Setup 4-11...
Page 120: Exit Menu Overview
Exit Menu Overview In the Exit menu, you can perform the following actions. For detailed information on the functions and parameters, refer to “Exit Menu.” Exit from Setup saving all changes Exit from Setup without saving any changes Restore the initial values Restore the settings, discarding any changes Save the changes to the settings Exit...
Page 121: Menu Options And Settings
Menu Options and Settings The following sections provide BIOS Setup menu screens, menu options, and descriptions of the settings. Main Menu When you start Setup, the Main menu appears first. Ma in Ma in Adva n ced La n gu a ge: Syst em Tim e: Syst em Da t e: F W Revision...
Page 122 The options you can set on the Main menu screen and their functions are shown below. For the Primary Master and the Primary Slave, the respective submenus appear when you press the Enter key after you select it. Menu Option Language English System Time...
Page 123: Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu When you move the cursor over “Advanced” by using the arrow keys (< and >), the Advanced menu appears. For information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-4 Advanced Menu Options.” Main Advanced Advanced Peripheral Configuration Monitoring Configuration Option ROM Numlock Help...
Page 124 Menu Option Advanced Peripheral Configuration Monitoring Configuration Option ROM Numlock 4-16 BIOS Setup Table 4-4. Advanced Menu Options Description Specifies available options for when an error occurs during POST. For more information, refer to “Advanced Submenu” Displays/changes the settings of built-in I/O devices. For more information, refer to “Peripheral Configuration Submenu.”...
Page 125: Advanced Submenu
Advanced Submenu When you select “Advanced” on the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-5 Advanced Submenu Options.” Adva n ced P OST E r ror P a u se H elp E sc E xit...
Page 126: Peripheral Configuration Submenu
Peripheral Configuration Submenu When you select “Peripheral Configuration” on the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-6 Peripheral Configuration Submenu.” Adva n ced Syst em Seria l P or t : Ser ia l por t 1: P S/2 Mou se H elp...
Page 127 Table 4-6. Peripheral Configuration Submenu Menu Option System Serial Port Disabled [2F8,IRQ3] FEB08000,IRQ3 Auto Serial port 1 Disabled [3F8,IRQ4] 3E8,IRQ4 2E8,IRQ4 3F8,IRQ6 3E8,IRQ6 2E8,IRQ6 Auto PS/2 Mouse Disable Enable [Auto Detect] ]: Default setting Description Disables the system serial port, or specifies the I/O address and interrupt line.
Page 128: Monitoring Configuration Submenu
Monitoring Configuration Submenu When you select “Monitoring Configuration” on the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-7 Monitoring Configuration Submenu.” Main Advanced POST Monitoring Observation: Boot Monitoring: Boot Monitoring Timeout Period: Help Exit Figure 4-6.
Page 129 Table 4-7. Monitoring Configuration Submenu Menu Option POST Monitoring [w/o OptROM] Observation w/ OptROM Boot Monitoring [Disabled] Enabled Boot Monitoring 1 ~ [15] ~ 60 Timeout Period ]: Default setting Description Specifies whether to perform stall monitoring during execution of Option ROM in stall monitoring at the BIOS startup.
Page 130: Option Rom Submenu
Option ROM Submenu When you select “Option ROM” on the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-8 Option ROM Submenu.” Main Advanced Host Bus Bridge#0 Host Bus Bridge#1 Help Exit 4-22 BIOS Setup PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Option ROM...
Page 131 Table 4-8. Option ROM Submenu Menu Option Host Bus Bridge#M N (W/X/Y/Z) (aa/bbb/ccc) Description Specifies whether to operate Option ROM expansion of the PCI device installed under the extended PCI bus. Host Bus Bridge#M N (W/X/Y/Z) (aa/bbb/ccc) M: HBB number (0-63) N: PCI/PCI-X bus number (0-231) W: Cell Board number (0-7) X: IOC number (0-1)
Page 132: Extended Pci Slot Submenu
Extended PCI Slot Submenu When you select “Extended PCI Slot (Host Bus Bridge#N)” on the Option ROM submenu under the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-9 Extended PCI Slot Submenu.”...
Page 133 Table 4-9. Extended PCI Slot Submenu Menu Option PCI Slot#1 Disabled Option ROM Scan [Legacy Enabled] EFI(EBC) Enabled PCI Slot#2 EFI(IPF) Enabled Option ROM Scan PCI Slot#3 For default values, Option ROM Scan refer to the description below. PCI Slot#4 Option ROM Scan Default value of an Option ROM Scan of the extended PCI slot: Depending on number of the Option ROM expansion installed on devices, a system...
Page 134 Procedure when a video card is installed: If you disable the Option ROM of the slot where a video card is installed, the VGA console becomes unavailable. In this case, the BIOS proceeds as follows: In BIOS Setup, “Legacy Enabled” is displayed for the slot where the video card is installed, and “Disabled”...
Page 135: Numlock Submenu
Numlock Submenu When you select “Numlock” on the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-11 Numlock Submenu.” Ma in Adva n ced Nu m Lock: Key Click : Keyboa r d a u t o-repea t r a t e: Keyboa r d a u t o-repea t dela y: H elp E sc...
Page 136 Menu Option Numlock [Auto] Key Click [Disabled] Enabled Keyboard auto-repeat 2/sec rate 6/sec 10/sec 13.3/sec 18.5/sec 21.8/sec 26.7/sec [30/sec ] Keyboard auto-repeat 1/4 sec delay [1/2 sec] 3/4 sec 1 sec ]: Default setting 4-28 BIOS Setup Table 4-11. Numlock Submenu Description Enables or disables Numlock at system startup.
Page 137: Security Menu
Security Menu When you move the cursor over “Security” by using the arrow keys (< and >), the Security menu appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-12 Security Menu.” Main Advanced Supervisor Password is User Password is Set Supervisor Password: Set User Password: Password On Boot:...
Page 138 The options you can set on the Security menu screen and their functions are shown in the following table. Item Option Supervisor Password is User Password is Set Supervisor Up to 7 alphanumeric Password characters (A-Z, a-z, 0- 9) Set User Password Up to 7 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z,...
Page 139: System Hardware Menu
System Hardware Menu When you move the cursor over “System Hardware” by using the arrow keys (< and >), the System Hardware menu appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-13 System Hardware Menu.” Ma in Adva n ced H BB Con figu r a t ion Con sole Redir ect ion...
Page 140 The options you can set on the System Hardware menu and their functions are shown in the following table. Item Option HBB Configuration Console Redirection Shrink total number of interrupt vectors Memory Mapped I/O > 4GB 4-32 BIOS Setup Table 4-13. System Hardware Menu Description Specifies Master Latency Timer, PCI Gap, and I/O space for each host PCI bus bridge (HBB: Host Bus Bridge).
Page 141: Hbb Configuration Submenu
HBB Configuration Submenu When you select “HBB Configuration” on the System Hardware menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-14 HBB Configuration Submenu.” P CI Bu s P a r it y E r r or Asser t : Ma st er La t en cy Tim er : Mu lt i Tr a n sa ct ion Tim er : Low MMIO Con figu r a t ion :...
Page 142 The options you can set on the HBB Configuration submenu and their functions are shown in the following table. Table 4-14. HBB Configuration Submenu Item PCI Bus Parity Error Assert Master Latency Timer Multi Transaction Timer Configuration Low MMIO Configuration High MMIO Configuration IO Space Configuration...
Page 143: Pci Bus Parity Error Assert Submenu
PCI Bus Parity Error Assert Submenu When you select “PCI Bus Parity Error Assert” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-15 PCI Bus Parity Error Assert Submenu.” H BB (W/X/Y/Z) Loca t ion ------...
Page 144 The options you can set on the PCI Bus Parity Assert submenu and their functions are shown in the following table. Table 4-15. PCI Bus Parity Error Assert Submenu Item Option HBB #N (W/X/Y/Z) Disabled [Enabled] ]: Default setting 4-36 BIOS Setup Description HBB #N (W/X/Y/Z): N: HBB number (0 - 63)
Page 145: Master Latency Timer Submenu
Master Latency Timer Submenu When you select “Master Latency Timer” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-16 Master Latency Timer Submenu.” H BB (W/X/Y/Z) Loca t ion ------ ----- ------------...
Page 146 The options you can set on the Master Latency Timer submenu and their functions are shown in the following table. Table 4-16. Master Latency Timer Submenu Item Option HBB #N (W/X/Y/Z) [00h] ~ F8h ]: Default setting 4-38 BIOS Setup Description HBB #N (W/X/Y/Z): N: HBB number (0 - 63)
Page 147: Multi Transaction Timer Submenu
Multi Transaction Timer Submenu When you select ”Multi Transaction Timer” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-17 Multi Transaction Timer Submenu.” H BB (W/X/Y/Z) Loca t ion ------ ----- ------------...
Page 148 Table 4-17. Multi Transaction Timer Submenu Item Option HBB #N (W/X/Y/Z) [00h] ~ F8h ]: Default setting 4-40 BIOS Setup Description HBB #N (W/X/Y/Z): N: HBB number (0 - 63) W: Cell number (0 - 7) X: IOC number (0 - 1) Y: GSL number (0 - 1) Z: PCI bus number (0 - 1) Displays/sets the Multi Transaction Timer of the host PCI...
Page 149: Low Mmio Configuration Submenu
Low MMIO Configuration Submenu When you select “Low MMIO Configuration” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-18 Low MMIO Configuration Submenu.” H BB (W/X/Y/Z) Loca t ion ------ ----- ------------...
Page 150 Table 4-18. Low MMIO Configuration Submenu Item Option HBB #N (W/X/Y/Z) [Auto] 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB ]: Default setting When [Auto] is selected, the BIOS detects the PCI devices installed on the host PCI bus bridge. The BIOS automatically sets the optimal PCI Gap size. When the specified PCI Gap size is smaller than the required PCI Gap size for the installed device, the BIOS neglects the specified PCI Gap size and sets the optimal PCI Gap size.
Page 151: High Mmio Configuration Submenu
High MMIO Configuration Submenu When you select “High MMIO Configuration” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-19 High MMIO Configuration Submenu.” H BB (W/X/Y/Z) Loca t ion ------ ----- ------------...
Page 152 Table 4-19. High MMIO Configuration Submenu Item Option HBB #N (W/X/Y/Z) [Auto] 16GB 32GB 64GB ]: Default setting When [Auto] is selected, the BIOS detects the PCI devices installed on the host PCI Bus bridge. The BIOS automatically sets the optimal PCI Gap size. When the specified PCI Gap size is smaller than the required PCI Gap size for the installed device, the BIOS neglects the specified PCI Gap size and sets an optimal PCI Gap size 4-44 BIOS Setup...
Page 153: Io Space Configuration Submenu
IO Space Configuration Submenu When you select “IO Space Configuration” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-20 IO Space Configuration Submenu.” H BB (W/X/Y/Z) Loca t ion ------ ----- ------------...
Page 154 Table 4-20. IO Space Configuration Submenu Item Option HBB #N (W/X/Y/Z) [Auto] 256Byte 512Byte 16KB ]: Default setting When [Auto] is selected, the BIOS detects the PCI devices installed on the host PCI bus bridge. The BIOS automatically sets the optimal I/O resource size. When the sum of specified I/O resource size is smaller than the I/O resource size of the system (64 KB), a surplus I/O resource size is used for the host PCI bus bridge with the largest number.
Page 155: Pci Bus Configuration Submenu
PCI Bus Configuration Submenu When you select “PCI Bus Configuration” on the HBB Configuration submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-21 PCI Bus Configuration Submenu.” H BB (W/X/Y/Z) Loca t ion ------ ----- ------------...
Page 156 Table 4-21. PCI Bus Configuration Submenu Item Option HBB #N (W/X/Y/Z) [Auto] ]: Default setting 4-48 BIOS Setup Description HBB #N (W/X/Y/Z): N: HBB number (0 - 63) W: Cell Board number (0 - 7) X: IOC number (0 - 1) Y: GSL number (0 - 1) Z: PCI bus number (0 - 1) Displays/sets the number of the PCI buses supported by...
Page 157: Console Redirection Submenu
Console Redirection Submenu When you select “Console Redirection” on the System Hardware menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-22 Console Redirection Submenu.” Ser ia l P or t Select Debu g P or t Select Syst em Seria l P or t Ser ia l P or t 1 H elp...
Page 158 Table 4-22. Console Redirection Submenu Item Option Serial Port Select Disable [System Serial Port ] Serial Port 1 Debug Port Select [Enable] Disable System Serial Port Serial Port 1 ]: Default setting 4-50 BIOS Setup Description Specifies the port that uses the serial console function.
Page 159: Console Redirection - System Serial Port
Console Redirection – System Serial Port When you select “System Serial Port” on the Console Redirection submenu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-23 Console Redirection – System Serial Port Submenu.” Ba u d Ra t e Con sole Type F low Con t r ol H elp...
Page 160 Table 4-23. Console Redirection – System Serial Port Submenu Item Option Baud Rate [9.6K] 19.2K 57.6K 115.2K Console Type [VT100] VT100,8bit PC ANSI,7bit PC ANSI VT100+ VT-UTF8 Flow Control No Flow Control [XON/XOFF] ]: Default setting 4-52 BIOS Setup Description Specifies the baud rate.
Page 161: Console Redirection - Serial Port 1
Console Redirection – Serial Port 1 When you select “Serial Port 1” on the Console Redirection menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-24 Console Redirection, Serial Port 1 Submenu.” Ba u d Ra t e Con sole Type F low Con t r ol H elp...
Page 162 Table 4-24. Console Redirection – Serial Port 1 Submenu Item Option Baud Rate [9.6K] 19.2K 57.6K 115.2K Console Type [VT100] VT100,8bit PC ANSI,7bit PC ANSI VT100+ VT-UTF8 Flow Control No Flow Control [XON/XOFF] CTS/RTS ]: Default setting 4-54 BIOS Setup Description Specifies the baud rate.
Page 163: Shrink Total Number Of Interrupt Vectors Submenu
Option Description Specifies whether to aggregate Global System Interrupt Vectors to 255 or fewer than 255. [OFF] Select ON for Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition. Select OFF for Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition. Item Specific Help Select On or OFF for shrinking a total numbe of interrupt vectors.
Page 164: Memory Mapped I/O > 4Gb Submenu
Memory Mapped I/O > 4GB Submenu When you select “Memory Mapped I/O > 4GB” on the System Hardware menu, the following screen appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 4-26 Memory Mapped I/O > 4GB Submenu.” Mem or y Ma pped I/O >...
Page 165: Exit Menu
Exit Menu When you move the cursor over “Exit” by using the arrow keys (<- ->), the Exit menu appears. For more information on the option functions, refer to “Table 6-27 Options Displayed on the Exit Menu.” Ma in Adva n ced E xit Sa vin g Ch a n ges E xit Disca r din g Ch a n ges Loa d Set u p defa u lt s...
Page 166 Item Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes 4-58 BIOS Setup Table 4-27. Exit Menu Option Description — Saves the changes to the settings and exits from Setup. Select this item to save the changes made with Setup in CMOS/NVRAM and to exit from Setup.
Page 167: Bios Virtual Dip Switch
Changing a setting can cause the server to lose system configuration information. Use the virtual DIP switch function with caution. Call your system administrator or NEC Technical Support personnel for help before setting this switch. Table 4-28. Virtual DIP Switch Setting Value...
Page 168: Pci Online Maintenance (Pci Hot Plug)
PCI Gap, I/O resource, and PCI bus. Prepare those resources correctly with each configuration menu beforehand. Available PCI Online Maintenance Function The server supports the following PCI Online Maintenance functions: Online Add (Adding PCI card) Installs an online maintenance available PCI card into a PCI slot that accepts online maintenance without stopping the OS.
Page 169: If A Reboot Occurs
Select “HBB Configuration” in the System Hardware menu. Specify resources as follows. Use the resource size calculated in step 2. PCI Gap: “Low MMIO Configuration” menu or “High MMIO Configuration” menu specifies PCI Gap (see “Low MMIO Configuration Submenu” and “High MMIO Configuration Submenu.)”...
Page 170 If a reboot occurred due to incorrect resource values: The “910E Resource Assignment Failure” BIOS event log is generated. The system checks whether the sum of the resource size is larger than the total resource size of the system during system initialization. When the sum of the resource size is larger than the total resource size, the BIOS event log is generated and the system reboots again.
Page 171: Hbb Configuration Submenu Precaution
HBB Configuration Submenu Precaution The Express5800/1080Xd server has the PCIV within the main chassis (core module) and can connect to the optional PCIX Unit. Hardware configuration for the PCIV core module unit is different from the PCIX Unit. The PCIX Unit has a GXB01 but the PCIV does not.
Page 173: O Board Installation
I/O Board Installation Identifying PCI Slots in the Core Module Identifying PCI Slots in the PCIX Unit Selecting a Slot for Optimal Operation Installing a Board in the Core Module Installing a Board in the PCIX Unit...
Page 174: Identifying Pci Slots In The Core Module
This chapter provides information for adding I/O boards to the Express5800/1080Xd core module and to the optional PCIX Unit. Only a technically qualified person should integrate and configure I/O boards into the server. Server options other than I/O boards require installation and configuration by a trained NEC technician.
Page 175 Table 5-1. PCI Slot Allocation in the Core Module Slot Number Board/Card Type PCI01 Basic I/O Board PCI02* SCSI Card PCI03* VGA Card PCI04* Free Slot PCI05* Free Slot PCI06 Free Slot PCI07 Free Slot PCI08 Free Slot PCI09 LAN Card PCI10 Free Slot PCI11...
Page 176: Identifying Pci Slots In The Pcix Unit
Identifying PCI Slots in the PCIX Unit The optional PCIX unit has 14 PCI-X slots. One Basic I/O Board can be installed in this unit to support the standard I/O interface. Figure 5-3 shows the PCI slots in the PCIX unit, Table 5-2 lists board/card allocations for the PCI slots in the PCIX unit, and Figure 5-4 shows 66-MHz slots assigned to two bus groups in the PCIX unit.
Page 177 Table 5-2. PCI Slot Allocation in the PCIX Unit Configuration Slot Number Basic I/O Board, PCI01 VGA Board, PCI02 SCSI Cards (for DAT and Device PCI03 Bay), LAN Card PCI04 PCI05 ~ PCI13 PCI14 SCSI Cards (for PCI01 DAT and Device PCI02 ~ PCI13 Bay) PCI14...
Page 178: Selecting A Slot
PCI 33-MHz is the highest specified operating frequency for the following boards: Basic I/O Board SCSI Card DAT device in the server chassis. See Table 5-3. for information about how installation in a particular slot and with other boards can determine the operating frequency of boards within the bus group.
Page 179: Installing A Board In The Core Module
Installing a Board in the Core Module Note: Before you install an I/O board, see the previous sections to choose the correct slot location for your board. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection. ESD can damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. We recommend that you wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface) on your system when handling parts.
Page 180 Check that the cables at the rear of the chassis are free from being pinched or damaged when you slide the main chassis forward. Figure 5-6. Main Chassis Screws and Handle 5-8 I/O Board Installation ! CAUTION Server Screws Handle...
Page 181 4. Remove the screw from the core module access cover (see Figure 5-7). Lift and remove the cover. Figure 5-7. Core Module Access Cover Screw 5. Access the board slots: Press and release both retaining pins at the ends of the support bracket cover and lift the cover away from the board support bracket (see Figure 5-8).
Page 182 6. Install the board in the slot. 7. Pivot the support bracket cover back into place and secure the pins in the bracket ends (see Figure 5-8). 8. Replace the access cover. Insert the cover tabs into the slots in the chassis frame. Press the cover to secure it.
Page 183 11. Connect any I/O board cable at the rear of the server. ! CAUTION When connecting a cable to an I/O board, be sure to leave enough cable free for sliding the main chassis out of the cabinet. Route the cable so it does not get pinched or damaged.
Page 184: Installing A Board In The Pcix Unit
Installing a Board in the PCIX Unit Note: Before you install an I/O board, see the previous sections to choose the correct slot location for your board. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection. ESD can damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. We recommend that you wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface) on your system when handling parts.
Page 185 Figure 5-10. Stabilizer and PCIX Unit Front Bezel 3. Remove the two screws (one on each side) securing the PCIX unit to the front of the cabinet (see Figure 5-11). Figure 5-11. PCIX Unit Screws Server Screws (2) I/O Board Installation 5-13...
Page 186 4. Carefully and slowly pull the PCIX unit out of the cabinet until the side rails lock (click) in place. Check that the cables at the rear of the chassis are free from being pinched or damaged when you slide the PCIX unit forward.
Page 187 Press the cover down and check that the cover latches are secured. ! CAUTION To prevent damage to the cover and chassis, check that the cover is secured and can clear the chassis when you slide the unit into the server. WARNING I/O Board Installation 5-15...
Page 188 9. Carefully and slowly slide the chassis all the way into the cabinet. Replace the two chassis screws (see Figure 5-11). 10. Connect any I/O board cable at the rear of the server. When connecting a cable to an I/O board, be sure to leave enough cable free for sliding the PCIX unit chassis out of the cabinet.
Page 189: Problem Solving
Problem Solving Solving Simple Problems Troubleshooting the System...
Page 190: Solving Simple Problems
Some system problems are simple ones and easy to solve. Check the corrective actions to the general problems in the following table. If you still have a problem, record the conditions of the problem and contact your system administrator or NEC support personnel.
Page 191 Table 6-1. Checklist for Solving General Problems (cont’d) Symptom Nothing is displayed on the console. (cont’d) Cannot enter commands on the console. Operating system doesn’t start up. Cannot read a DVD/CD-ROM disc. Cannot read a digital audiotape. Corrective Action Check that the Core Module VGA card and the console are connected properly.
Page 192: Troubleshooting The System
Service Processor. Hardware diagnostics from LED status requires accessing boards integrated in the server. Hardware diagnostics should be done by trained NEC Support personnel. Record any error messages displayed on the console and provide the information to the NEC Support technician.
Page 193: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Main Chassis DVD-ROM Drive Tape Drive...
Page 194: Main Chassis
This appendix provides the technical specifications for your server. Main Chassis Table A-1 lists the technical specifications for the Main Chassis. Table A-1. Main Chassis Technical Specifications Item Specification CELLV Board Number of CELLV Boards Up to 2 boards (one board required)
Page 195: Dvd-Rom Drive
Table A-1. Main Chassis Technical Specifications (cont’d) Item Specification Built-in Peripherals DVD-ROM Drive Unit Standard in Core Module, optional in Base PCIX unit; DVD-ROM/CD-ROM mode Magnetic Tape Unit Optional; slot available in Core Module and in optional PCIX unit DDS-4 4mm DAT device Optional;...
Page 196: Tape Drive
Tape Drive Table A-3 lists the technical specifications for the optional tape drive in the Main Chassis. Table A-3. Optional Tape Drive Technical Specifications Item Specification Corresponding standard and DDS4 memory capacity DDS3 DDS2 DDS1 Average Transmission Rate Non-compression: 3 MB/s Compression (2:1): 6 MB/s Interface SCSI-2...
Page 197: Fdd
Table A-4 lists the technical specifications for the optional FDD drive in the Main Chassis. Table A-4. Optional FDD Technical Specifications Item Specification Media 2HD: 2DD: Data 2HD: 2DD: Interface Dimensions Width: Height: .67 inches (17 mm) Depth: 5.6 inches (142 mm) Environment Operating Temperature: 41°...
Page 199: B Memory Upgrades
Memory Upgrades Memory Configurations DIMM Installation...
Page 200: Memory Configurations
This appendix provides the memory configuration and installation information for your server. Memory upgrades for your server require installation and configuration by trained NEC personnel. Memory Configurations Each CELLV Board supports up to 16 DIMMs in the following configurations: Memory must be installed in groups of 4 DIMMs of the same capacity.
Page 201: Dimm Installation
DIMM Installation Figure B-1 shows the DIMM slot locations on the CELLV Board. Table B-1 provides detailed memory installation configuration information. Port 1 Port 1 Port 1 R3 R1 R3 R1 R3 R1 R3 R1 R3 R1 R3 R1 A08J A08J A10J A10J...
Page 202 Installation Sequence MMC #0 MMC #1 MMC #0 MMC #1 DIMMS must be installed in MMC #0/Row 0, 1 or MMC #1/Row 0, 1 B-4 Memory Upgrade Table B-1. DIMM Installation Slot Location A11A, A09A A16A, A18A A16J, A18J A11J, A09J A10A, A08A A17A, A19A A17J, A19J...
Page 203: C Windows 2003 Installation
Windows 2003 Installation Installing Microsoft Windows 2003 Creating a Mirrored Drive of Windows 2003...
Page 204 Express5800/1000 series server and for creating a mirrored drive of Windows 2003. Follow the procedures in sequence. Installing Microsoft Windows 2003 Use the following procedure to install Microsoft Windows 2003 on the NEC Express5800/1000 series server. Use a disk drive that does not contain any system partitions. A newly-formatted disk is best.
Page 205 Esc Tab commands (MS-DOS) for Windows 2003. 8. If operating system redundancy is required, make a mirrored drive of Microsoft Windows 2003 on the NEC Express5800/1000 series server (see the next section). Creating a Mirrored Drive of Windows 2003 Use the following procedure to create a mirrored drive of Microsoft Windows 2003 on the Express5800/1000 series server.
Page 206 2. Delete any partition on Disk 1 (see the following example). Note: Use the following examples as a reference for performing the procedures. Information will vary for your computer and drives. C:\ >diskpart Microsoft DiskPart version 5.2.3790 Copyright (C) 1999-2001 Microsoft Corporation. On computer: Your Computer DISKPART>...
Page 207 5. Assign drive roles as shown below: DISKPART> select disk 0 Disk 0 is now the selected disk. DISKPART> select partition 1 Partition 1 is now the selected partition. DISKPART> assign letter=p DiskPart successfully assigned the drive letter or mount point. DISKPART>...
Page 208 11. Manage the EFI boot menu: 1: Windows Server 2003, Enterprise 2: EFI Shell 3: Boot Mirror C: - secondary plex 4: Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Cloned_Entry 5: Boot Mirror C: - secondary plex Cloned_Entry Reboot the partition. Enter the EFI boot manager.
Page 209 12. Test the process: C:\ >bootcfg Test the clone by selecting it then booting. If the mirrored drive boots OK, then the process is complete. Windows 2003 Installation C-7...
Page 211: Index
Index AC LED, 1-10 AC power circuit breaker, 2-4 AC power switch, 2-5 ACPI, 1-11 Adding a boot device, 4-3 Air flow, x BIOS Setup Advanced menu, 4-8, 4-15 Console Redirection menu, 4-49, 4-50, 4-51, 4-53, 4-58 Exit menu, 4-12, 4-57, 4-58 Extended PCI Slot menu, 4-24, 4-25 FW revision, 4-14 HBB Configuration menu, 4-33, 4-34, 4-63...
Page 212 LEDs, 1-10 Main Chassis, 1-6 partitioning, 1-2 PCI-X Core Module, 1-9 right side, 1-7 server, 1-2 server management, 1-11 Index-2 Firmware version, 3-15, 3-31 FW revision, 4-14 Hardware configuration, 3-15, 3-32 HBB Configuration menu, 4-33, 4-34, 4-63 HBB number, 5-4, 5-7...
Page 213 Service processor. See also iSP board, 1-10 functions, 3-2 Main Menu, 3-6 management controller, 1-11 Setting up the server, 2-2 Shut down system power, 3-14, 3-18, 3-23 Shutting down the server, 2-8 Slot addressing in the Core Module, 5-4 in the PCIX Unit, 5-7...
Page 214 System configuration diagram, 1-12 date, 4-14 dump, 3-14, 3-25 expansion, 1-12 Hardware menu, 4-31, 4-32 memory display, 4-14 serial port, 4-19 specifications, A-2 time, 4-14 Time, 3-26, 4-14 Troubleshooting, 6-2, 6-4 USB FDD, A-5 VGA monitor connector, 2-3, 5-2 Video card, 4-26, 5-2 controller, 1-3 Virtual SOP...
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