NEC N8400-086F, User Manual

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ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE
This User's Guide is a guide for proper setup and use of the server.
This User's Guide also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may
arise during setup or operation of the server.
Keep this manual for future use.
The following describes how to proceed with this User's Guide.
How to Use This User's Guide
To aid you in finding information quickly, this User's Guide contains the following information:
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server
includes information that needs attention to use the CPU blade. Make sure to read this
chapter before setting up and using the CPU blade. It also includes requirements and
advisory information for transfer and disposal of the CPU blade.
Chapter 2 General Description
includes information necessary to use the CPU blade, such as names and functions of its
components.
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server
tells you how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections, and power on
your system.
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server
tells you how to configure the system and provides instructions for running the BIOS Setup
Utility and the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility, which is used to configure RAID drive
in your system.
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System
describes how to install the operating system.
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities
describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the
attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD.
Chapter 7 Maintenance
provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the CPU
blade.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
contains helpful information for solving problems that might occur with your system.
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server
provides you with instructions for upgrading your system with an additional processor,
optional memory, and optional mezzanine cards.
Appendix A Specification
provides specifications for your CPU blade.
Appendix B Installing the Operating System
describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2003
x64 Editions, and Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup.