Intel MB440LX manual

Intel MB440LX System Installation Guide[...]

2 Copyright © 1996, 1997 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form, or by any means, without prior written consent of Intel. Intel Corporation (Intel) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability an[...]

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) power cord from each power supply. 3. Label and disc[...]

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 and disconnect telecommunications systems, networks, modems, and each power cord attached to the server before opening it. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage c[...]

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>" means press the key labeled "F1" on you[...]

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M440LX Server System Product Guide 7 Contents 1 Server Description System Features ....................................................................................... 18 Chassis ...................................................................................................... 20 Controls and Indicators ......................................[...]

8 Contents 2 Installing The System Selecting a Site .......................................................................................... 40 Physical Specifications ............................................................................. 41 Environmental Specifications .................................................................. 41 [...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 9 Server Menu ...................................................................................... 72 Boot Menu ......................................................................................... 73 Exit Menu........................................................................................... 75 Usin[...]

10 Contents Back-up Battery ........................................................................................ 112 Replacing the Back-up Battery ......................................................... 113 Front Panel Board .................................................................................... 115 Removing the Front Panel Board[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 11 6 Server Resources Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................... 1 47 Tools and Supplies You Need ................................................................. 147 Memory Module Resources ....................................................................[...]

12 Contents 8 System Board Jumpers Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................... 17 7 Tools and Supplies You Need ................................................................. 1 77 Configuration Jumpers ............................................................................ 178 Chassis In[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 13 10 Solving Problems Resetting the Server ................................................................................. 201 Initial System Startup .............................................................................. 202 Checklist .....................................................................[...]

14 Contents Tables 1-1. Standard VGA Modes ............................................................................. 32 1-2. Extended VGA Modes ............................................................................. 33 6-1. ECC Memory Banks................................................................................. 151 6-2. Sample DI[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 15 4-21. Front Panel Fans ....................................................................................... 118 4-22. Front Fan Assembly ................................................................................. 11 9 4-23. Fan Below the Top Power Supply ................................................[...]

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M440LX Server System Product Guide 17 Server Description 1 Your system supports symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) and a variety of operating systems. The server comes with both PCI and ISA buses, one narrow and two wide SCSI channels, and onboard video. The server board set consists of the following: • System board with seven PCI expansion slots,[...]

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 to 1 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 diskette drive in the vertical bay Three 5.25-in[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 19 Feature Description System I/O Nine available expansion slots: Six 32-bit PCI, two 16-bit ISA and one common PCI/ISA Integrated Cirrus Logic CL-GD54M40 SVGA controller shipped with 512 kilobytes (KB) of video memory (expandable to 1 MB) One Symbios SCSI controller for connecting up to seven 8-bit narrow SCSI de[...]

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 contains a diskette drive • Three standard 5.25[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 21 Two spring-loaded captive screws secure the removable metal door behind the lower plastic front door to the chassis. This door provides proper air-flow and easy access to the hot-docking bays for hot-swapping hard disk drives in and out of the system. Both removable side covers are attached to the chassis with [...]

22 Chapter 1 Server Description OM05792 1 9 8 7 6 2 3 4 5 Figure 1-2. Back/Right Side View 1 Left side cover 2 I/O panel 3 Knock-out slots for external SCSI connectors 4 Expansion slots 5 Power supplies 6 SCSI hot-docking bay 7 SCSI hot-docking backplane 8 5.25-inch peripheral bays 9 3.5-inch diskette drive[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 23 Controls and Indicators Figure 1-3 shows the location of the system controls and indicators, external peripheral 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: when flashing, indicates the fan has failed.[...]

24 Chapter 1 Server Description OM05260 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 11 Figure 1-3. Controls and Indicators 1 Diskette drive activity LED 2 Diskette drive ejector button 3 CD-ROM open/close button 4 CD-ROM power LED 5 CD-ROM volume control 6 CD-ROM headphone jack 7 Reset button 8 Power supply failure LED 9 Fan failure LED 10 Hard drive activity LED 1[...]

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 chassis by inserting padlocks (not provided) through the holes in the metal tabs protruding through slots in [...]

26 Chapter 1 Server Description OM05793 Figure 1-4. Security Padlocks[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 27 Password Protection If you set the user password but not the administrative password, the BIOS requires you to enter the user password before you can boot the system or run the SCU. If you set both passwords, entering either one lets you boot the system or enable the keyboard and mouse, but only the administrat[...]

28 Chapter 1 Server Description Diskette Write Protection If the protection feature is enabled with the SCU, diskette writes are disabled when the system is in the secure mode. Diskette write protection is only in effect while the system is in the secure mode. Otherwise, write protection is disabled. Video Blanking If enabled with the setup or SCU,[...]

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 supports 720 KB and 1.44 MB media. 5.25-inch User Accessible Drive Bays Three 5.25-inch half-height bays provide space for removable media devices such as tape drives and CD-ROM [...]

30 Chapter 1 Server Description Onboard RAID With the RPX board installed on the system board, RAID software, and SCSI hard disk drives in the hot-docking bays, you can easily set up RAID applications. A two channel RAID solution can be constructed by installing an RPX module with RAID firmware resident in the RPX FLASH memory. The server system su[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 31 PCI Expansion Slots The seven PCI bus master slots on the system board provide for expansion and performance enhancement. One of the PCI connectors shares a common chassis I/O expansion slot with an ISA connector; you can use either PCI or ISA in the slot, but not both. The PCI bus operates at up to 33 MHz and [...]

32 Chapter 1 Server Description Video Modes The 54M40 provides all standard VGA modes. With 512 KB of video memory, the standard server goes beyond standard VGA support. If necessary, you can install an additional 512 KB of video memory on the system board. The following tables show all supported video modes that use 512 KB and 1 MB of video memory[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 33 Table 1-2. Extended VGA Modes Hexadecimal Mode Number Bits Per Pixel Colors (number/palette size) Resolution Pixel Frequency (MHz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 14, 55 8 16/256K 1056 X 400 41.5 31.5 70 54 8 16/256K 1056 X 350 41.5 31.5 70 58, 6A 8 16/256K 800 X 600 40 37.8 60 58, 6A 8 16/25[...]

34 Chapter 1 Server Description SCSI Controllers The system board includes two wide/fast-20 SCSI controller chips integrated 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 of 40 MB/sec. • Data transfer rates of 133[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 35 Server Management During normal operation, server management receives information about server status and monitors power supply voltages and operating temperature. If server management software determines that the server is not operating within specified limits, the software attempts to notify a supervisor or a[...]

36 Chapter 1 Server Description Pentium  II Processor The system board has two connectors for Pentium II processors. The secondary processor requires a plug-in DC to DC converter on the system board to provide power to the processor. In a symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) environment, all processors are equal and have no preassigned tasks. Distribu[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 37 System Configuration Options Base System Configuration • System board assembly • Base system chassis The electro-galvanized metal chassis minimizes electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). It contains:  Three power supply bays with one 360 watt power supply installed [...]

38 Chapter 1 Server Description System Upgrade Options The system upgrade options provide enhancement to the capabilities of the base system. These options do not include memory and peripheral upgrades. • Dual Processor upgrade: Upgrade from a single processor system to dual processor system. You must use processors running at the same frequency.[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 39 Installing The System 2 This chapter tells how to • Select a site • Install the Pentium II processor • Install the memory module • Set the line voltage selector switch and check the power cord(s) • Connect input and output devices • Turn on the server and create installation diskettes from the Confi[...]

40 Chapter 2 Installing The System Selecting a Site The server operates reliably within the specified environmental limits (see page 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 outlet for 100-120 VAC or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC. b. For internationa[...]

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 configuration 44 kg (97 lbs.) maximum configuration Environmental Specifications Temperature Nonoperating Operating –40° to 70 °C (–40° to 158 °F) 5° to 35 ?[...]

42 Chapter 2 Installing The System After Unpacking the Server Inspect the shipping box for evidence of mishandling during transit. If the shipping box is damaged, photograph it for reference. After removing the contents, keep the damaged box and the packing materials. If the contents appear damaged, file a damage claim with the carrier immediately.[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 43 Connecting Peripheral Devices If your system normally operates without a monitor or keyboard—for example, as a network server—you must install them to configure the system. You may remove them after running the SCU. For information about running this utility, see Chapter 3, “Configuring The System, ”. C[...]

44 Chapter 2 Installing The System OM05779A 4 3 2 1 6 5 Figure 2-1. Server I/O Panel 1. PS/2-compatible keyboard connector 2. PS/2-compatible mouse connector 3. PS/2-compatible serial port 1 (COM1) connector 4. PS/2-compatible parallel port (LPT1) connector 5. Super VGA connector 6. PS/2-compatible serial port 2 (COM2) connector[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 45 Checking the Power Cord(s) ▲ ! WARNING Do not attempt to modify or use a supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required. If a power cord supplied with the system is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region, get one that meets the following criteria: • The cord must be rated for the[...]

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 power supply in the server.) 6. If the server doe[...]

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 configuration software diskettes. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■[...]

48 Chapter 2 Installing The System[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 49 Configuring The System 3 This chapter tells how to run the configuration utilities and install video drivers. Configuration Utilities • Symbios SCSI Utility is used to configure/view the settings of the SCSI host adapters and devices in the system. See page 76. • System Configuration Utility (SCU) is on the[...]

50 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Power-on Self-Test ▲ ! WARNING The power button on the front panel of the system does not turn off the AC power. To remove AC power from the system, you must unplug the AC power cord from each power supply or wall outlet. Turn on the video monitor and system. After a few seconds the power-on self test (POST) be[...]

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 an ISA add-in board in the system, you mus[...]

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 from the Configuration Software CD to a DOS bootable diskette. For instructions on creating an SCU diskette, see Chapter 2, “Installing The System. ” 1. Turn on the video display monitor and system. 2. There are three ways [...]

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. Version MP Spec V1.1 MP Spec V1.4 System Processor [...]

54 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Extended Memory Options Cache Mode Disable Enable Memory Gap Control Disable Extended On-Board Disk Controllers On-Board Floppy Controller Enable - Primary Enable - Secondary Disable On-Board IDE Controller Enable Disable Onboard Communications Devices Serial Port 1 Configuration Port 1 Disable 3E8h - IRQ 4 3E8h [...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 55 Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port Disable 378h - IRQ 7 278h - IRQ 7 3BCh - IRQ 7 378h - IRQ 5 278h - IRQ 5 3BCh - IRQ 5 Parallel Port Mode Output Only Parallel Port Bi-directional Parallel Port Enhanced Parallel Printer Port Extended Capabilities Parallel Port, DMA 1 Extended Capabilities Parallel Port,[...]

56 Chapter 3 Configuring The System IDE Drive Options – Primary Master If the Configuration Selection Field is set to Auto, the following fields can not be modified. Multi-Sector Transfer 2 Sector/Block 4 Sector/Block 8 Sector/Block 16 Sector/Block Disable Translation Mode Standard CHS Logical Block Addressing Transfer Mode Standard PIO 1 PIO 2 P[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 57 Multiboot Group Boot Device Priority IPL Devices Diskette Drive Hard Drive Removable media Any I2O drives ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Diagnostic Boot BCV Devices IDE drives Other Bootable Device KB and Mouse Subsystem Group Typematic Speed 30 CPS 26 CPS 21 CPS 18 CPS 13 CPS 10 CPS 6 CPS 2 CPS Typematic Delay 250 mS Dela[...]

58 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Hardware Flow Control None CTS/RTS Xoff/Xon CTS/RTS + CD Select Terminal Type PC-ANSI VT100 Security Subsystem Administrative Password Option Password Menu Enter Password XXXXX Verify Password XXXXX User Password Option Password Menu Enter Password XXXXX Verify Password XXXXX Other Security Subsystem Options Hot [...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 59 SCSI ROM BIOS Options Group Embedded SCSI Option ROM Scan Enable Disable Management Subsystem Group System Management Mode Disable Enable Event Logging Disable Enable[...]

60 Chapter 3 Configuring The System When to Run the BIOS Setup Utility The Setup utility lets you change the system configuration defaults. It does not let you enter or change information about PCI or ISA add-in boards; you must use the SCU instead. Setup stores most of the configuration values in the battery-backed memory of the RTC; the rest of t[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 61 • Server Menu  System Management Submenu  Console Redirection Submenu • Boot Menu  Boot Device Priority Submenu  Hard Drive Submenu • Exit Menu Use the following keys to navigate through the menus and submenus. Press To F1 Get help about an item ESC Go back to a previous item Enter Select an i[...]

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 (this is a 24-hour clock), minutes, and seconds, each followed by <Enter>. System Date Current Date To change this field type the month, da[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 63 IDE Submenu Feature Option Comments Type Auto None CD-ROM User Use the <+> and <-> keys to cycle through the choices. Depending on the selection, some of the following fields will be visible. Multi-Sector Transfers Disabled 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16 Sectors Determines the number of sectors pe[...]

64 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Keyboard Features Submenu Feature Option Comments Numlock Auto On Off Selects the state for NumLock at power on. Key Click Disabled Enabled Keyboard auto-repeat rate 30/sec 26.7/sec 21.8/sec 18.5/sec 13.3/sec 10/sec 6/sec 2/sec Keyboard auto-repeat delay 1/4 sec 1/2 sec 3/4 sec 1 sec[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 65 Advanced Menu Feature Option Comments Plug & Play OS No Yes Select Yes if you are booting a Plug and Play capable operating system. Reset Configuration Data No Yes Select Yes if you want to clear the System Configuration Data during the next boot. Automatically reset to No during boot. PCI Configuration Pre[...]

66 Chapter 3 Configuring The System PCI Configuration Submenu Feature Option Comments PCI Device, Embedded SCSI Devices Press <Enter> See page 67, Embedded SCSI Device Submenu PCI Device, Slot #1 Press <Enter> See page 68, PCI Device Submenu PCI Device, Slot #2 Press <Enter> See page 68, PCI Device Submenu PCI Device, Slot #3 Pres[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 67 Embedded SCSI Device Submenu Feature Option Comments Option ROM Scan Enabled Disabled Narrow SCSI Latency Timer Default 0020h 0040h 0060h 0080h 00A0h 00C0h 00E0h Wide SCSI A Latency Timer Default 0020h 0040h 0060h 0080h 00A0h 00C0h 00E0h Wide SCSI B Latency Timer Default 0020h 0040h 0060h 0080h 00A0h 00C0h 00E0[...]

68 Chapter 3 Configuring The System PCI Device Submenu Feature Option Comments Option ROM Scan Enabled Disabled Enable Master Disabled Enabled Wide SCSI A Latency Timer Default 0020h 0040h 0060h 0080h 00A0h 00C0h 00E0h Integrated Peripherals Submenu Feature Option Comments Serial port A Disabled Enabled Auto PnP OS Serial port A: Base I/O address 3[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 69 Integrated Peripherals Submenu (continued) Feature Option Comments Serial port B: Base I/O address 3F8 2F8 3E8 2E8 Serial port B: Interrupt IRQ 3 IRQ 4 Parallel port Disabled Enabled Auto PnP OS Parallel port: Mode Output only Bi-directional EPP ECP Parallel port: Base I/O address 378 278 Parallel port: Interru[...]

70 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Security Menu Feature Option Comments User Password is Clear When you enter a supervisor password, this field automatically changes to Set. Administrator Password is Clear When you enter a user password, this field automatically changes to Set. Set User Password Press <Enter> User password controls access t[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 71 Security Menu (continued) Feature Option Comments Secure Mode Timer Disabled 1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min 20 min 1 hr 2 hr Select the period of keyboard inactivity before securing the system. Secure Mode Hot Key (CTRL-ALT-) Enter a hot key. Press <CTRL + Alt> + <(hot key)> to place the system in the sec[...]

72 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Server Menu Feature Option Comments System Management Press <Enter> See page 72, System Management Submenu. Console Redirection Press <Enter> See page 73, Console Redirection Submenu. PCI IRQs to IO-APIC mapping Disabled Enabled Processor Retest No Yes Selecting Yes will cause the BIOS to clear the hi[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 73 Console Redirection Submenu Feature Option Comments COM Port Address Disabled 3F8 2F8 3E8 Uses the specified I/O port for console redirection. IRQ # 4 Display only. COM Port Baud Rate 9600 19.2 K 38.4 K 115.2 K Uses the specified baud rate for console redirection. Cannot be set unless the COM Port Address field[...]

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 in the list. 2 Hard Drive 3 ATAPI CD- ROM Drive 4 Diagnostic Boot Hard Drive Submenu These options ma[...]

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 Setup data to CMOS. Load Setup Defaults Press <Enter> Loads and displays the default Setup data. Load [...]

76 Chapter 3 Configuring The System Using the Symbios SCSI Utility The Symbios SCSI utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the system board. Use the utility to • change default values • check and/or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of other devices in the server Running the SCSI Utility 1. When this message appears on[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 77 Installing Video Drivers After you have configured the system, you can install various video drivers to take full advantage of its onboard, integrated Cirrus Logic CL-GD54M40 super VGA video controller’s enhanced features. The system may not operate properly without these video drivers installed. For the most[...]

78 Chapter 3 Configuring The System[...]

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 and unplug the AC power cord(s). • Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the syst[...]

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 horizontal peripheral bays, and SCSI hot-docking backp[...]

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. See Figure 4-1. 1. Before replacing the side cover, make sure you did not leave any tools or loose parts inside the[...]

82 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System ▲ ▲ ! CAUTION When you replace the side cover, be careful not to damage the EMI gaskets mounted on the cover and chassis. If necessary, replace any damaged gaskets. 4. Attach the cover to the chassis with the three screws you removed earlier, and tighten them firmly (6.0 inch-pounds). 5. For security, and[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 83 OM05256 1 2 Figure 4-2. Top Cover 1 Screw 2 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. Position the top cover (Figure 4-2) over the chassis[...]

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. Unsnap the front cover from the chassis, and pl[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 85 OM05786 1 2 3 Figure 4-3. Plastic Front Cover 1 Screw 2 Plastic front cover 3 Plastic tab[...]

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 cover, push up on the bottom flexible tab below t[...]

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 the chassis with an inward twisting motion to insert[...]

88 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Board Set The system board supports two processor modules, a memory module, and an RPX module. ▲ ▲ ! CAUTION The Pentium II processor is be extremely sensitive to ESD and always requires careful handling. After removing the module from its protective wrapper or from the system board, place it heat sink si[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 89 OM05773A A B C Figure 4-5. Removing a Termination Board A Latch B 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 cover (page 80). 3. Being careful not to touch [...]

90 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System OM05774 3 1 2 Figure 4-6. Installing a Voltage Regulator Module 1 Module 2 Connector 3 Lock Tab[...]

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 it from its protective wrapper and place it hea[...]

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 antistatic protective wrapper, or place it proces[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 93 OM05760B 1 3 2 Figure 4-8. Installing the Memory Module 1 System board 2 Connector 3 Module 8. Run the SCU to configure the system. For information about running the utility, see Chapter 3, "Configuring The System."[...]

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 forth until the edge connector pulls free. 5. Stor[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 95 OM05760A 1 3 2 Figure 4-9. Installing the RPX Module 1 System board 2 Connector 3 Module 9. Run the SCU to configure the system. For information about running the utility, see Chapter 3, "Configuring The System."[...]

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 forth until the edge connector pulls free. 5. Unp[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 97 Add-in Boards The system board provides seven PCI bus master slots and three ISA bus master slots. They accept any add-in PCI and ISA boards. One PCI connector shares a common chassis I/O expansion slot with an ISA connector; you can use either PCI slot or ISA in the slot, but not both. ▲ ▲ ! CAUTIONS Do no[...]

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 Slot Cover[...]

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 it component-side up on a nonconductive, antistatic surface. 5. Record the board serial number in your equipment log. 6. Set any jumpers or switches according to the board manufactu[...]

100 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System OM04639 Figure 4-11. Installing an ISA Add-in Board, Component-side Up[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 101 OM04640 Figure 4-12. Installing a PCI Add-in Board, Component-side Down[...]

102 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Removing an Add-in Board ▲ ▲ ! CAUTION Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and to ensure proper cooling of the system components. See Figures 4-10, 4-11, and 4-12. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page [...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 103 Diskette Drive The system comes with a 3.5-inch diskette drive installed in the vertical 3.5-inch peripheral bay. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved add-in peripheral devices. Removing the Diskette Drive See Figures 4-13 and 4-14. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, [...]

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 Screw 4 Drive and carrier assembly[...]

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 Screw 2 Carrier 3 Diskette drive Installing a Diskette Drive[...]

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 4.0 and 6.0 inch-pounds). 6. Position the drive and carrier assembl[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 107 Installing a 5.25-inch Peripheral Device See Figures 4-15, 4-16, 4-17, and 4-18. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove both side covers and the top cover (page 80). 3. Remove the snap-in plastic peripheral bay cover (page 86), and place it on a smooth surface so tha[...]

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.[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 109 OM04648 3 4 2 1 Figure 4-17. Snap-in Plastic Slide Rails 1 Tape drive or other device 2 Tab 3 Screw 4 Slide rail 10. Position the device so that the plastic slide rails on each side of it engage in the bay guide rails. Push the device into the bay until the slide rails lock in place.[...]

110 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System OM05789 3 2 1 Figure 4-18. Installing a 5.25-inch Peripheral Device 1 Tape drive or other device 2 Power cable 3 SCSI signal cable 11. Replace the snap-in plastic peripheral bay cover, top cover, and both side covers. 12. This step is optional. If you installed a SCSI CD-ROM drive, run the Symbios SCSI utili[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 111 Removing a 5.25-inch Peripheral Device See Figures 4-15, 4-16, 4-17, and 4-18. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove both side covers and the top cover (page 80). 3. Remove the snap-in plastic peripheral bay cover (page 86), and place it on a smooth surface so that [...]

112 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Back-up Battery The lithium battery on the system board powers the real-time clock (RTC) for up to 10 years in the absence of power. The RTC contains 256 bytes of general purpose RAM that stores the system BIOS configuration information, clock registers, and general purpose control registers. When the batter[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 113 ▲ ▲ ! VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. Replacing the Back-up Battery See Figure 4-19. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safe[...]

114 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System OM05791A 1 2 3 Figure 4-19. Lithium Back-up Battery[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 115 Front Panel Board The front panel board contains the system controls and indicators. It is mounted 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, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Remove both side cover[...]

116 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System OM05268 Figure 4-20. Removing the Front Panel Board[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 117 Fans The system contains up to three fans and two blowers for cooling and airflow. • Located in the system board side of the system: some configurations may have up to two fans and two blowers. • Located in the power supply side of the system: configurations with only one or two power supplies also have a [...]

118 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System OM0 5278 Figure 4-21. Front Panel Fans[...]

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. OM05277 Figure 4-22. Front Fan Assembly[...]

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 so that it flows across the boards and out the back. Thus, the fans must be oriented for the correct airflow direction. If you place the fan so the label faces the back of the chassis, t[...]

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 the tab through the slot in the chassis. 5. Pull th[...]

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 the housing away from the fan. Save the housing. OM05325 Figure 4-24.[...]

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 of airflow. The fan pulls air through the hot-docking bays and exhausts it out of the system. 1. Place the plastic housing—flexible tabs facing up—on a flat surface. 2. With the power cable side[...]

124 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Power System The system may be configured with one, two, or three 360 watt power supplies. • 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 single power supply fails in a system wit[...]

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 chassis with the four screws you saved. Tighten the [...]

126 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System Power Share Backplane The power share backplane distributes the power load of the system among two or three power supplies. The backplane is mounted on two snap-on standoffs and six threaded standoffs on the center wall inside the chassis. ▲ ! WARNINGS The power button on the front panel of the system does[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 127 OM05771 Figure 4-26. Removing the Power Share Backplane[...]

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 peripherals 7 Cable tie-down 8 Output to auxiliary [...]

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 and threaded standoffs on the inside chassis [...]

130 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System SCSI Hot-docking Backplane The system may be configured with one or two SCSI hot-docking backplanes. 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 the hot-docking bay. See Chapter 5, “SCSI B[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 131 OM 0 5 269 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 4-28. Removing a Hot-docking Backplane 1 Fan cable if present 4 Front panel cable 2 Peripheral power connector 5 SCSI signal cable 3 Peripheral power connector 6 Notch in metal tab ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■[...]

132 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your System[...]

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-swap SCSI hard disk drives. Warnings and Cautions Before you remove the system covers to work inside it, observe the warnings and cautions provided for your safety on page 3, “Safe[...]

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. As shipped from the supplier, the system might not contain any hard disk drives. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved single-ended SCSI SCA devices. ▲ ! WARNING Th[...]

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 drive so the connector is near the top surface of [...]

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 two spring-loaded, captive screws that secure the me[...]

M440FX Server System Product Guide 137 OM06470 1 2 Figure 5-2. Installing a 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 of each drive in the upper and lower hot-docking bays. When a yellow LED is on continuously, it is okay to hot-swap (replace) a bad drive with a good one. You do not need[...]

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-down upon removing a drive • Signal for a fault indicator on the front panel for each drive • Internal I 2 C b[...]

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 default setting—the backplane assumes it is operating in an “internal” peripheral bay in the chassis. When this jumper is in the “EXT” position—jumper on pins [...]

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 changing the default ID addresses of the drives in the hot-docking bays. See the jumper table on page 140. See Figure 5-3. 1. Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. Turn the sys[...]

142 Chapter 5 SCSI Backplane and Drives: Hot-swapping and Configuring OM05270 1 2 5 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 J10 J9 J8 J7 Figure 5-3. SCSI Backplane 1 SCSI ID B, J10 2 SCSI ID A, J9 3 Internal/external, J8 4 Normal operation, J7 5 SCSI drive 4 6 SCSI drive 3 7 SCSI drive 2 8 SCSI drive 1 9 SCSI drive 0[...]

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 ATN_L 36 DB 13_L 56 GND (ground) 37 DB 14_L 57 BSY_L[...]

144 Chapter 5 SCSI Backplane and Drives: Hot-swapping and Configuring Wide/Fast SCA2 SCSI 16-Bit Connectors 1 OM04855 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1-4 +12 V 25 DB 3_L 5 − 6 NC 26 DB 2_L 7 DB 11_L 27 DB 1_L 8 DB 10_L 28 DB 0_L 9 DB 9_L 29 DB P_L 10 DB 8_L 30 DB 15_L 11 I/O_L 31 DB 14_L 12 REQ_L 32 DB 13_L 13 C/D_L 33 DB 12_L 14 SEL_L 34-36 +5 V 15 MSG_L [...]

M440FX Server System Product Guide 145 Power Connectors The backplane power connectors are 4-pin shrouded plastic connectors with mechanical keying. OM04656 1234 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 12 3 Pin Signal 1 GND (ground) 2 Fan sense 3 +12 V[...]

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 SCSI backplane that controls them. OM04669 1 Pin Name Description 1 GND Electrical ground (0V) 2 I2C_SDA I 2 C SD[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 147 Server Resources 6 This chapter tells how to upgrade the resources available in your system. Warnings and Cautions Before you remove the covers, observe the warnings and cautions provided for your safety on page 3, “Safety Guidelines. ” System integration should be done by technically qualified personnel. [...]

148 Chapter 6 Server Resources Memory Module Resources The memory module contains eight DIMM sockets for installing memory. It supports from 16 MB to 1 GB of EDO ECC 3.3 V 60 ns DRAM, mounted on JEDEC DIMMs. You may install mixed sizes and types of DIMMs in the eight memory banks; however, their speeds must be the same. Always install the DIMMs in [...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 149 OM05785A DIMM 0, J1 DIMM 1, J2 DIMM 2, J3 DIMM 3, J4 DIMM 4, J5 DIMM 5, J6 DIMM 6, J7 DIMM 7, J8 Figure 6-1. Memory Module[...]

150 Chapter 6 Server Resources Memory Regions The memory module supports from 16 MB to 1 GB of ECC memory by using fast page mode (FPM) or extended data out (EDO) 64 Mbit DRAMs mounted on JEDEC 3.3 V 60 ns DIMMs. DOS Compatibility Region The DOS compatibility region covers 1 MB of memory from addresses 0000_0000h to 000F_FFFFh. Address Range (hex) [...]

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 Combinations Banks Filled 0, J1 1, J2 2, J3 3, J4 4, [...]

152 Chapter 6 Server Resources Installing DIMMs ▲ ▲ ! CAUTIONS Use extreme care when installing a DIMM. Applying too much pressure can damage the socket slot. DIMMs are keyed and can be inserted in only one way. Mixing dissimilar metals may cause failures. Install DIMMs with gold-lead alloy plated edge connectors only in gold-lead alloy plated [...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 153 OM05784A DIMM 0, J1 DIMM 1, J2 DIMM 2, J3 DIMM 3, J4 DIMM 4, J5 DIMM 5, J6 DIMM 6, J7 DIMM 7, J8 1 2 Figure 6-2. DIMM Orientation 1 Bank 0, J1 2 Bank 1, J2 3 Bank 2, J3 4 Bank 3, J4 5 Bank 4, J5 6 Bank 5, J6 7 Bank 6, J7 8 Bank 7, J8 9 Ejector lever[...]

154 Chapter 6 Server Resources 7. Gently push the plastic ejector levers (Figure 6-3) on the socket ends to the upright position. OM 05273 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, socket J2, and so on with the last one in bank 7, socket J[...]

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 careful not to touch its components or gold edge[...]

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 the system. 11. Run the System Configuration Uti[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 157 System Board Resources Video Memory DRAM The system board comes with 512 KB of onboard video memory. Increasing the video memory buffer size to 1 MB with a 40-pin 256 K x 16, 60 ns fast-page DRAM allows the controller to support 132-column text modes and high resolution graphics with 1280 x 1024 x 16 colors. D[...]

158 Chapter 6 Server Resources OM05781 U7C1 Figure 6-5. Video Memory DRAM ▲ ! WARNING Installing the video DRAM chip incorrectly in the socket could produce an extremely high case temperature, destroy the chip, and possibly the system board. Do not touch the chip after such an occurrence until you determine that the case is not at an elevated tem[...]

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 all directly 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 0040h–0043h Programmable Timer 0060h, 0064[...]

160 Chapter 6 Server Resources Address Resource 03C0h–03CFh Video Display Controller 03D4h–03DAh Color Graphics Controller 03E8h–03EFh Serial Port A 03F0h–03F5h Floppy Disk Controller 03F6h–03F7h Primary IDE - Secondary Floppy 03F8h–03FFh Serial Port A (Primary) 0400h–043Fh DMA Controller 1, Extended Mode Registers 0461h Extended NMI [...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 161 Interrupts The following table shows the logical interrupt mapping of interrupt sources 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 System board interrupt request 0 connected to inp[...]

162 Chapter 6 Server Resources Flash ROM An 8-bit flash memory device provides 512 K x 8 of BIOS and nonvolatile storage 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 Flash Memory Update Utility (FMUP) diskette. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 163 Power System 7 This chapter describes the power system and explains how to calculate power consumption. Power System Configurations The server contains a modular power system that may be configured with one, two, or three 360 watt power supplies. Configuration level Redundancy Number of supplies Entry Nonredun[...]

164 Chapter 7 Power System A redundant power system uses a power share backplane to distribute power to the server. The backplane implements these server management features: • I 2 C bus • Power supply failure • Maximum current • Current usage • Number of power supplies installed in the server’s power system • Redundant mode • 240 V[...]

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 routed through the power share backplane microcontroller. If the +5 V and +12 V power going to the system board or the peripherals exceeds 240 VA, the backplane microcontroller will disasser[...]

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, a system PGOOD is asserted after an approximately 550 ms delay. Only a single PGOOD signal assertion will cause the assertion of the system PGOOD. VA Monitor Circuit The [...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 167 System Current Monitor The system current monitor on the power share backplane sends a power usage report to the server via the I 2 C communications bus. The backplane microcontroller contains analog-to-digital converters that monitor DC voltage levels supplied by the current sense circuits. They represent the[...]

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, and J11 on the power share backplane. PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 Power Good 19 PS-ON 2 +5V Standby 20 Remote Sense Return 3 Predictive Failure 21 +5V Remote Sense 4 +3.3V [...]

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 Black 6 GND Black 18 GND Black 7 GND Black 19 GND Blac[...]

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 VDC remote sense (+) 4 GND Ground 5 I2C-SCL I²C [...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 171 Power Supply Output Voltages The table below lists the total watts available for each voltage. Adjust your loads so that the combined total wattage for your system configuration is less than • 360 watts for an entry level nonredundant power system • 318.5 watts for an entry level redundant power system •[...]

172 Chapter 7 Power System Server Current Usage As an overall current usage limitation on the power supply, do not exceed its maximum output capacity of 32 amperes at +5 volts (160 watts) and 11 amperes at +3.3 volts (36.3 watts). The combined power output for the +5 and +3.3 volt outputs should not exceed 178 watts. The maximum current allowed at [...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 173 Current (maximum) at voltage levels: Device +5 V +3.3 V +12 V –12 V System board (includes first processor) ✏ Note The current usage may vary depending on the processors and the size and number of DIMMs installed on the memory module. 1.8 A 3.0 A 5.5 A 0.05 A Second processor : ✏ Note The current usage m[...]

174 Chapter 7 Power System Calculating Power Usage Use the worksheets in Tables 7-1 and 7-2 to calculate the total DC power used by your system configuration. The documentation that comes with each add-in board and peripheral device should specify its current and voltage requirements. To calculate the total combined wattage for your system, do this[...]

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 A 1.0 A Cooling fan 1, 92 mm 0.43 A Cooling fa[...]

176 Chapter 7 Power System Table 7-2. Worksheet for Calculating DC Power Usage Current (maximum) at voltage levels: Device +5 V +12 V 1st 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drive 2nd 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drive 3rd 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drive 4th 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drive 5th 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drive 6th 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drive 7th 3.5-inch[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 177 System Board Jumpers 8 This chapter tells how to set the system board jumpers for specific operating parameters. Warnings and Cautions Before you remove the covers to work inside it, observe the warnings and cautions provided for your safety on page 3, “Safety Guidelines. ” System integration should be don[...]

178 Chapter 8 System Board Jumpers Configuration Jumpers The jumper is a small plastic-encased conductor (shorting plug) that slips over two jumper pins. To change a jumper setting, use a jumper removal tool, needle-nosed pliers, or your fingers to remove the jumper from its current location. Position the jumper over the two pins for the desired se[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 179 Table 8-1. System Board Jumpers Jumper Pins (default in bold) Description CPU Speed Enable Permits changing the processor speed in the BIOS setup program. Protect Prevents changing the processor speed. Boot Option Recovery Boot Prevents inverting address A16. Allows the system to boot from the Recovery BIOS wh[...]

180 Chapter 8 System Board Jumpers Fault Resilient Booting (FRB) The jumper on the J3J1 FRB ENA pins allows the system to boot from processor 1 if processor 0 fails. Moving the jumper to the DIS pins lets the system boot only from processor 0. To boot only from processor 0, do this: 1. Observe the precautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.” 2. [...]

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 system boots. Follow the screen prompts. 3. When the update process completes, remove the [...]

182 Chapter 8 System Board Jumpers Boot Option Moving the boot option jumper on the J2J1, Boot Opt NOR pins to the REC pins enables the BIOS flash memory special recovery mode. The system BIOS can be corrupted, for example, when the update procedure is aborted due to a power outage. However, flash memory contains a protected area that cannot be cor[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 183 Beep Code Message 2 Successful completion, no errors. 4 The system could not boot from the diskette. The diskette may not be bootable. Continuous series of low beeps The wrong BIOS recovery files are being used and/or the flash memory jumper is in the wrong position. 6. Turn the system off, disconnect the powe[...]

184 Chapter 8 System Board Jumpers CMOS The jumper on the J2J1, CMOS PROT pins preserves the CMOS settings during system reset. Moving the jumper to the CLR pins clears CMOS and sets it and the real-time clock (RTC) to the manufacturing default settings during system reset. To reset the system’s CMOS and the RTC to factory default values, do this[...]

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” symbol following the name; for example, P_REQ_SLOT0_L. Active-high signal names do not have a “_L” suffix. Server System Board The system board contains both PCI and ISA I/O systems with several[...]

186 Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors System Board Layout OM05772 CC DD AA Z BB L FF M O N P Q R T S U V X W A D B F E H I J K EE Y C G Figure 9-1. System Board Layout[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 187 System Board Connector Locations A Narrow SCSI connector Q Fan 3 connector B IDE connector R RP connector CI 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 G Hard disk activity input W Wide SCSI channel B H [...]

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 GND Black 10 +3.3 V Orange 22 +3.3 V Orange 11 +12[...]

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 Diskette Drive Port Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 GND 18 FD[...]

190 Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors Wide/Fast 16-Bit SCSI 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 ATN_L 36 DB 13_L 56 GND (ground) 37 DB 14_L 57 BSY_L 38 DB 15_L 58 ACK_L 39 DB[...]

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 PDIAG_L 15 ID1 35 IDESA0 16 ID14 36 IDESA2 17 ID0 [...]

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 Hard disk active 3 Hard disk active 4 Return[...]

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 signal 7 LPOK (input) Host line power okay 8 KEYUN[...]

194 Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors ISA Connectors The system board ISA connectors follow the standard pinout given in the ISA 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 A4 SD5 B4 IRQ9 C4 LA21 D4 IRQ11 A5 SD4 B5 -5 V d[...]

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 B 3 6 + 3.3 V A6 INTA_L B6 + 5 V A37 GND B37 DEVSEL_L A7 INTC_L B7 INTB_L A[...]

196 Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors Keyboard and Mouse Connectors These identical PS/2 compatible connectors share a common housing. The top one is the mouse, and the bottom one is the keyboard. OM00951A 1 2 6 43 5 Mouse Keyboard Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 MSEDAT (mouse data) 1 KEYDAT (keyboard data) 2 NC (not connected) 2 NC (not connected) 3 GND [...]

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 (select) 5 Data bit 3 14 AUFDXT_L (auto feed) [...]

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 HSYNC (horizontal sync) 14 VSYNC (vertical sy[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 199 Serial Ports These ports support external devices such as modems and scanners that require serial data transmission. 1 OM00932A 5 69 Pin Signal 1 DCD (data carrier detect) 2 RXD (receive data) 3 TXD (transmit data) 4 DTR (data terminal ready) 5 GND (ground) 6 DSR (data set ready) 7 RTS (request to send) 8 CTS [...]

200 Chapter 9 I/O Ports and Connectors[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 201 Solving Problems 10 This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while using 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 operating system. This is a "soft boot" reset. [...]

202 Chapter 10 Solving Problems Initial System Startup Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. Checklist ❑ Are all cables correctly connected and secured? ❑ Are the processor modules fully seated in their slots on the system board? ?[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 203 ❑ Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and plugged into a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 VAC or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC? See "Connecting the Power Cord" in Chapter 2, "Installing The System." ❑ Is AC power available at the wall outlet? If these items are [...]

204 Chapter 10 Solving Problems After the System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly often indicate equipment failure. Many situations that are easy to correct, however, can also cause such problems. Checklist ❑ If you are running the software from a diskette, try a new[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 205 Additional Troubleshooting Procedures This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a problem and locating its source. Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing ▲ ▲ ! CAUTION Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the system, turn off the system and any external peripheral device[...]

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 of each mass storage device installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity light should turn on briefly. Check fo[...]

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 screen appear distorted or incorrect. • No b[...]

208 Chapter 10 Solving Problems System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly If the system cooling fans are not operating properly, system components will be damaged. ✏ Note The system has up to seven cooling fans  three of them are integral parts of the power supplies. There are no serviceable components in the power supply. If the power supply[...]

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 properly adjusted? ❑ Are the video monitor switch settings correct? ❑ Is the video monitor signal cable prope[...]

210 Chapter 10 Solving Problems Incorrect or no Beep Codes If the system operates normally, but there was no beep, the speaker may be defective. Verify that the speaker is enabled by running the SCU. For information about running the SCU, see Chapter 3, " Configuring The System." If the speaker is enabled, but not functioning, contact you[...]

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 the following: ❑ Are the power and signal cables to the hard disk drive properly installed? ❑ If your system contains a SCSI host adapter controller board, is it fully seated in the system[...]

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 instructions on setting up and using the software. 2. Try a different copy of the s[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 213 Error and Informational Messages When you turn on the system, POST displays messages that provide information about the system. If a failure occurs, POST emits beep codes that indicate errors in hardware, software, or firmware. If POST can display a message on the video display screen, it causes the speaker to[...]

214 Chapter 10 Solving Problems POST Codes and Countdown Codes The BIOS indicates the current testing phase during POST after the video adapter has been successfully initialized by outputting a 2-digit hex code to I/O location 80h. If a port-80h ISA card is installed, it displays this 2-digit code on a pair of hex display LEDs. Normal Port-80 Codes[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 215 Table 10-2. Port-80 Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Reason 18 8254 timer initialization 1A 8237 DMA controller initialization 1C Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 20 Test DRAM refresh 22 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller 24 Set ES segment register to 4GB 28 Autosize DRAM 2A Clear 512K base RAM 2C RAM failure [...]

216 Chapter 10 Solving Problems Table 10-2. Port-80 Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Reason 40 Set Initial CPU speed new 42 Initialize interrupt vectors 44 Initialize BIOS interrupts 46 Check ROM copyright notice 47 Initialize manager for PCI Option ROMs 48 Check video configuration against CMOS 49 Initialize PCI bus and devices 4A Initialize all vid[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 217 Table 10-2. Port-80 Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Reason 68 Enable external and CPU caches 6A Display external cache size 6C Display shadow message 6E Display non-disposable segments 70 Display error messages 72 Check for configuration errors 74 Test real-time clock 76 Check for keyboard errors 7A Test for ke[...]

218 Chapter 10 Solving Problems Table 10-2. Port-80 Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Reason 95 Install CD ROM for boot 96 Clear huge ES segment register 98 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure 9A Shadow option ROMs 9C Set up Power Management 9E Enable hardware interrupts A0 Set time of day A2 Check key lock A4 Initial[...]

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 POST Error Codes and Messages The following table de[...]

220 Chapter 10 Solving Problems Table 10-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued) Code Error message 0054 PnP Error Log is Full 0055 Bad PnP Serial ID Checksum: 0056 Bad PnP Resource Data Checksum: 0060 Keyboard Is Locked ... Please Unlock It 0070 CMOS Time & Date Not Set 0080 Option ROM has bad checksum 0083 Shadow of PCI ROM Failed 0085 S[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 221 Table 10-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued) Code Error message 0195 CMOS System Options Not Set 0198 CMOS Checksum Invalid 0289 System Memory Size Mismatch 0295 Address Line Short Detected 0297 Memory Size Decreased 0299 ECC Error Correction failure Code Error message 0301 ECC Single-bit correction f[...]

222 Chapter 10 Solving Problems Table 10-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued) Code Error message 0451 Slave DMA Controller Error 0452 DMA Controller Error 0460 Fail-safe Timer NMI Failure 0461 Software Port NMI Failure 0465 Bus Time-out NMI in Slot 0467 Expansion Board NMI in Slot 0501 PCI System Error 0510 PCI Parity Error 0511 PCI System [...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 223 Table 10-3. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued) Code Error message 0806 Memory Allocation Failure for Second PCI Segment 0809 PCI Error Log is Full 0810 Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict 0811 Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict 0812 Secondary IDE Controller Resource Conflict 0815 Parallel Por[...]

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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 compliance with EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, using standards EN55022 Class B, EN50082-1, and EN61000-3-2 (some server configurations are not equipped to comply with this standa[...]

226 Appendix A Regulatory Specifications Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) USA: FCC 47 Class B CFR Parts 2 and 15, Class B via declaration Canada: Industry Canada (IC) ICES-003 Class B Europe: EN55022 EN50082-1 IEC 801-2 ESD Susceptibility IEC 801-3 Radiated Immunity IEC 801-4 Electrical Fast Transient EN61000-3-2 International: CISPR 22/93, Clas[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 227 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The customer is responsible for ensuring compliance of the modified product. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) which comply [...]

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 be used in a residential area or an area adjacent thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council For Interference ([...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 229 Equipment Log B Use this equipment log to record pertinent information about your server system. You will need some of this information when you run the System Configuration Utility (SCU). Record the model and serial numbers of the server system and the system board. They are on the back panel of the server an[...]

230 Appendix B Equipment Log Equipment Log Component Manufacturer Name and Model Number Serial Number Date Installed System System Board Primary Processor Module Secondary Processor Module Memory Module RPX Module Power Share Backplane SCSI Hot-docking Backplane #1 SCSI Hot-docking Backplane #2 Keyboard Mouse Floppy Disk Drive A Continued[...]

M440LX Server System Product Guide 231 Equipment Log (continued) Component Manufacturer Name and Model Number Serial Number Date Installed Floppy Disk Drive B Tape Drive CD-ROM Drive Hard Disk Drive 1 Hard Disk Drive 2 Hard Disk Drive 3 Hard Disk Drive 4 Hard Disk Drive 5 Hard Disk Drive 6 Hard Disk Drive 7 Hard Disk Drive 8 Hard Disk Drive 9 Hard [...]

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