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Hints, Tips, and Frequently Asked Questions for the xSeries 440:Quick Reference
What should change if I want to install a second SMP Expansion
Module?
Use the following guidelines when you install a second SMP Expansion Module:
1.
When you install or remove SMP Expansion Modules, the server configuration
information changes. Therefore, you must use the Configuration/Setup Utility
program to change and save the new configuration information.
2.
If you are using the Windows 2000 Advanced Server operating system, you must
download the HAL from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. This HAL is provided by
IBM and is required to install and run Windows 2000 Advanced Server when two
SMP Expansion Modules are installed in the server.
Note: For more information about the HAL, see Tip H104697 located at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
3.
See “How should I connect the SMP Expansion cables (scalability cables) when I
have two SMP Expansion Modules installed?” on page 18 for cabling information.
What should be done if the system recognizes only the Lower SMP
Expansion Module during startup?
If the system recognizes only the lower SMP Expansion Module during startup,
visually check the centerplane for bent pins and missing or broken capacitors. Also
check each SMP Expansion Module for damaged connectors.
Complete the following steps to bring the system back up with both SMP Expansion
Modules:
1.
Turn off the server; then, disconnect all cables and power cords from the back of
the server.
2.
Open the server cover and verify that the top SMP Expansion Module is installed
properly.
Note: If you want to reseat the SMP Expansion Module, see “Removing an SMP
Expansion Module” on page 14 and “Installing an SMP Expansion Module”
on page 15 for instructions.
3.
Close the server cover; then, connect the external cables and power cords. See
“Cabling” on page 18 for information about connecting the scalability cables when
two SMP Expansion Modules are installed.
4.
Turn on the server.
5.
When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.
6.
From the main menu, select Load Default Settings.
7.
Select Advanced Setup and ensure that the CEC2 Processor/Memory Card
State is set to Enabled.
8.
Press Esc to return to the main menu; then, save the settings.
9.
Exit from the Configuration/Setup utility program.
