NEC NEAX Express, User Manual

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Contents v
4 Upgrading Your System
General Information .............................................................................................................. 4-2
Static Precautions.................................................................................................................. 4-2
Preparing Your System for Upgrade ...................................................................................... 4-3
Equipment Log...................................................................................................................... 4-3
Opening the Front Door......................................................................................................... 4-3
Removing a Side Panel.......................................................................................................... 4-4
Installing a Side Panel ........................................................................................................... 4-5
Modifying the System Board................................................................................................. 4-6
Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery........................................................................ 4-6
Replacing a Processor ................................................................................................. 4-8
Replacing the SECC Version........................................................................... 4-9
Replacing the SECC2 Version......................................................................... 4-11
DIMMs ..................................................................................................................... 4-13
Memory DIMM Configurations....................................................................... 4-14
Installing DIMMs............................................................................................ 4-15
Removing DIMMs .......................................................................................... 4-16
Option Boards ..................................................................................................................... 4-17
Installation Considerations ........................................................................................ 4-17
Installing an Option Board......................................................................................... 4-18
Removing an Option Board ....................................................................................... 4-21
Hard Disk Drives ................................................................................................................ 4-22
Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-swap Bay .................................... 4-23
Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive.................................................................. 4-24
Removable Media Devices .................................................................................................. 4-27
Installing a 5.25-Inch Media Device .......................................................................... 4-28
Removing a 5.25-Inch Device ................................................................................... 4-33
5 Problem Solving
Problem Solving.................................................................................................................... 5-2
Static Precautions.................................................................................................................. 5-2
Resetting the System ............................................................................................................. 5-2
Fault Resilient Booting.......................................................................................................... 5-2
Troubleshooting Checklists ................................................................................................... 5-3
Initial System Startup.................................................................................................. 5-3
Running New Application Software ............................................................................ 5-4
After System Has Been Running Correctly .................................................................. 5-5
Additional Troubleshooting Procedures ................................................................................. 5-6
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing ............................................................... 5-6
Monitoring POST........................................................................................................ 5-7
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators ................................................. 5-8
Confirming Loading of the Operating System.............................................................. 5-8
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ............................................................................. 5-9
Power LED Does Not Light......................................................................................... 5-9
Incorrect or No Beep Code ........................................................................................ 5-10
No Characters Appear on Screen ............................................................................... 5-10
Characters are Distorted or Incorrect ......................................................................... 5-11
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate ......................................................................... 5-11
Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light ............................................................ 5-11
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ......................................................... 5-12
Problems with Application Software ......................................................................... 5-12
Press F2 Key to Enter Setup: Prompt Does Not Display............................................. 5-12
Enable F2 Prompt by Using SSU..................................................................... 5-13