Silicon Graphics Altix XE250, User Manual

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Chapter Descriptions
The following topics are covered in this guide:
• Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides a checklist of the main components included with the
system and describes the main features of the SGI Altix XE250 and its node boards.
• Chapter 2, “Server Installation,” describes the steps necessary to install the system into a
rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system. If your server
was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to
the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
• Chapter 3, “Advanced Node Board Setup,” provides detailed information on the 1U
rackmount server chassis. Follow the procedures in this chapter when you install, remove, or
reconfigure SAS/SATA or peripheral drives and when you replace system power supply
units and cooling fans.
• Chapter 4, “Advanced Chassis Setup,” provides detailed information about the components
inside the server chassis, such as the node board connectors and jumper settings, disk drive
information, and power supply replacement.
• Chapter 5, “BIOS Settings,” includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed
information on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
• Appendix A, “BIOS Power-on Self Test,” provides information about BIOS POST self-test
messages and codes.
• Appendix C, “Regulatory Specifications and Safety Information,” lists regulatory
information that may be important to the operation of your system.
• Appendix D, “System Specifications,” provides physical, environmental, and power
specifications for your system.
• Appendix E, “System Safety,” provides a general overview of safety precautions that should
be followed when installing and servicing the SGI Altix XE250.
• Appendix F, “Upgrading BIOS,” gives an overview of the various methods for upgrading
BIOS and the details for upgrading clusters via the BMC web interface.