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Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
Using This Guide
Text Conventions ..................................................................................................................... x
Related Documents ................................................................................................................. xi
Safety Notices ........................................................................................................................ xii
Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada ......................................... xiii
Care and Handling................................................................................................................. xiv
1 System Overview
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 1-2
System Chassis ..................................................................................................................... 1-5
Power Supply........................................................................................................................ 1-7
Peripheral Bays ..................................................................................................................... 1-7
SAF-TE Board ...................................................................................................................... 1-7
System Board Features .......................................................................................................... 1-7
Processors ................................................................................................................... 1-9
System Memory .......................................................................................................... 1-9
I/O Expansion Slots................................................................................................... 1-10
Real-Time Clock/Calendar ........................................................................................ 1-11
BIOS......................................................................................................................... 1-11
IDE Controller .......................................................................................................... 1-11
Network Controller ................................................................................................... 1-11
SCSI Controller......................................................................................................... 1-12
Video Controller ....................................................................................................... 1-12
Peripheral Controller ................................................................................................. 1-13
Serial Ports...................................................................................................... 1-13
Parallel Port .................................................................................................... 1-13
Keyboard and Mouse................................................................................................. 1-13
ACPI......................................................................................................................... 1-13
External Device Connectors ...................................................................................... 1-13
System Board Management Controller (BMC) .......................................................... 1-14
Emergency Management Port Console ................................................................................ 1-15
Platform Event Paging......................................................................................................... 1-15
System Security .................................................................................................................. 1-16
Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring ....................................................... 1-16
Software Locks ......................................................................................................... 1-16
Using Passwords ....................................................................................................... 1-17
Secure Mode ............................................................................................................. 1-17
Summary of Software Security Features .................................................................... 1-18
2 Setting Up the System
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 2-2
Selecting a Site...................................................................................................................... 2-2
Unpacking the System........................................................................................................... 2-3
Getting Familiar with the System........................................................................................... 2-3
Front View with Front Door Closed............................................................................. 2-4
Summary of Contents for NEAX Express
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