NEC Express5800/120Rf-2, User Manual

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Modifying the System Board..............................................................................................4-8
Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery.........................................................................4-8
DIMMs ........................................................................................................................4-10
Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................4-11
Removing DIMMs...............................................................................................4-13
Processors....................................................................................................................4-14
Installing Processors ............................................................................................4-15
Removing Processors ..........................................................................................4-19
PCI Option Board .............................................................................................................4-23
Notes............................................................................................................................4-24
Installing a PCI Option Board .....................................................................................4-26
Removing a PCI Option Board ...................................................................................4-31
Disk Array Controller Board ............................................................................................4-32
Installing a Disk Array Controller ...............................................................................4-33
Removing a Disk Array Controller .............................................................................4-34
Using Internal Hard Disk Drives in a Disk Array Configuration................................4-34
SCSI Cabling...............................................................................................................4-34
LED Relay Cabling .....................................................................................................4-35
Disk Array Configuration of Internal Hard Disk Drives.............................................4-36
Backup Device..................................................................................................................4-37
Installing a Backup Device..........................................................................................4-38
Removing a Backup Device ........................................................................................4-47
Hard Disk Drive................................................................................................................4-48
Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay.........................................................4-49
Installing a Hard Disk Drive into the Flex Bay ...........................................................4-51
Removing a Hard Disk Drive from the Hard Drive Bay.............................................4-54
Inserting the Floppy Disk or CDROM Drive into the Flex Bay.......................................4-56
Power Supply Unit............................................................................................................4-57
Installing a Power Supply............................................................................................4-57
Replacing a Power Supply...........................................................................................4-59
5 Problem Solving
Problem Solving .................................................................................................................5-2
Static Precautions ...............................................................................................................5-2
Resetting the Server............................................................................................................5-3
Forced Shutdown................................................................................................................5-3
Troubleshooting Checklists ................................................................................................5-4
Initial System Startup ....................................................................................................5-4
Running New Application Software .............................................................................5-5
After System Has Been Running Correctly...................................................................5-6
Diagnostic Procedures ........................................................................................................5-7
Error Checking ..............................................................................................................5-7
Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................................5-7
Preparing the System for Diagnosing Problems ....................................................5-7
Monitoring POST ..................................................................................................5-8
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators .........................................5-9
Confirming Loading of the Operating System ......................................................5-9
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions .......................................................................5-10
Power LED Does Not Light ........................................................................................5-10
Incorrect or No Beep Code..........................................................................................5-10
No Characters Appear on Screen ................................................................................5-11
Characters are Distorted or Incorrect ..........................................................................5-11
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate...........................................................................5-11