User Manuals: NEC HX4500 Server CPU

Manuals and User Guides for NEC HX4500 Server CPU. We have 3 NEC HX4500 Server CPU manuals available for free PDF download: Service & Reference Manual, User Manual, Configuration Manual

NEC HX4500 Service & Reference Manual (196 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Server | Size: 4.02 MB

Regulatory Information
5
Table of Contents
9
Using this Guide
11
Text Conventions
12
Related Documents
13
Safety Notices
14
Care and Handling
16
System Overview
17
System Feature Summary
19
Expanding the Server as Needs Grow
20
Configuration Constraints
20
Status Led Indicator Descriptions
22
Opening the Front Doors
23
Chassis Features and Controls
25
System Board Features
27
External Device Connectors
33
Peripheral Controller
33
Scsi Controller
33
Peripheral Devices
34
Removable Media Drive Bays
35
System Power
36
Software Locks Via the Bios Setup
36
Selecting a Site
38
Unpacking the System
39
Moving the System to the Site
39
Getting Familiar with the System
40
Making Connections
40
Connecting the Power Cords
42
Powering on Your System
43
Using the Rcu
47
Rcu Command Line Parameters
49
Rcu Configuration Settings
49
Isa Board Configuration
50
Bios Setup Utility
52
Using the Bios Setup Utility
52
Bios Setup Configuration Settings
53
Exiting Bios Setup
53
Scsiselect Utility
58
Using the Scsiselect Utility
58
Scsiselect Configuration Settings
59
Exiting Scsiselect
59
Configuring the Raid Controller
61
Configuring System Jumpers and Switches
62
Configuring Cpu Base Board Function Select Switches
64
Configuring Memory Board Function Jumpers
65
Setting Switches and Jumpers
68
Updating the Bios
69
Changing the Bios Setup Language
70
Resetting the Cmos Nvram
71
Clearing and Changing the Password
72
Assembly and Disassembly Procedures
73
Preparing Your System for Upgrade
78
Removing the Front Doors
79
Installing the Front Doors
79
Removing the Top Cover and Side Panels
80
Installing the Top Cover and Side Panels
82
Installing Video Memory
83
Installing Dimms
87
Removing Dimms
89
Installing a Processor Cartridge
91
Removing a Processor Cartridge or Termination Board
94
Option Boards
95
Installation Considerations
95
Installing an Option Board
98
Removing an Option Board
100
Power Supply
101
Installing a Power Supply
101
Removing a Power Supply
102
Removable Media Devices
103
Installing a Hard Drive
111
Removing a Hard Drive
114
Replacing the Front Panel Board
121
Replacing the Riser Board
122
Replacing the Lcd Panel
123
Replacing Fans
126
Resetting the System
138
Troubleshooting Checklists
138
Initial System Startup
138
Running New Application Software
139
After System Has Been Running Correctly
140
Additional Troubleshooting Procedures
141
Error Checking
141
Troubleshooting Guide
141
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing
141
Monitoring Post While Running
142
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators
142
Confirming Loading of the Operating System
143
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
143
Power Led Does Not Light
143
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate
143
No Characters Appear on Screen
144
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect
145
Floppy Disk Drive Activity Led Does Not Light
145
Hard Disk Drive Activity Led Does Not Light
145
Alarm Indication During Post
146
Error Messages
146
Problems with Application Software
146
Alarm Indication During Operation
149
Cpu Error Messages
150
Memory Error Messages
150
Status Led
151
Replaceable Parts
157
Tape Drives
159
Replaceable Part
159
Network Option Boards
161
Memory Expansion
161
Cable List
162
System Cabling
163
- Static Precautions
  164
- Raid Configuration
  165
Memory Configurations
167
Memory DIMM Configurations
168
Connectors
171
- Vga Video Port
  172
- Wide Scsi
  174
- Power Connectors
  175
Glossary
177
- Cache Memory
  178
- Expansion Slot
  180
- Extended Memory
  180
- Floppy Disk Drive
  180
- Hard Disk Drive
  181
- Math Coprocessor
  182
- Operating System
  182
- Serial Port
  184
- System Board
  185
- Tape Drive
  185
Equipment Log
187

NEC HX4500 User Manual (160 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Server | Size: 1.65 MB

Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer

4
- Table of Contents
  5
Regulatory Information

11
Using this Guide

11
- Text Conventions
  12
- Related Documents
  13
- Safety Notices
  14
  - Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada
    15
- Care and Handling
  16
System Overview

17
- Overview
  18
- Chassis
  21
- System Board Features
  27
  - Processor
    32
  - Memory
    32
  - Bus Master I/O Expansion Slots
    32
  - Real-Time Clock/Calendar
    32
  - Bios
    32
  - Video
    33
  - SCSI Controller
    33
  - Peripheral Controller
    33
  - External Device Connectors
    33
  - Keyboard and Mouse
    33
  - Fans
    34
- Peripheral Devices
  34
  - Ultra2 Wide SCSI-2 Hard Drive Bays
    34
  - Removable Media Drive Bays
    35
- System Power
  36
- Software Locks Via the BIOS Setup
  36
Setting up Your System

37
- Selecting a Site
  38
- Unpacking the System
  39
- Moving the System to the Site
  39
- Getting Familiar with the System
  40
- Making Connections
  40
- Connecting the Power Cords
  42
- Powering on Your System
  43
Configuring Your System

45
Upgrading Your System

73
- Precautions
  75
- Preparing Your System for Upgrade
  77
- Modifying the System I/O Board
  82
- Dimms
  86
  - Installing Dimms
    86
  - Removing Dimms
    88
- Processors
  89
  - Installing a Processor Cartridge
    90
  - Removing a Processor Cartridge or Termination Board
    93
- Option Boards
  96
- Power Supply
  100
  - Installing a Power Supply
    100
  - Removing a Power Supply
    101
  - Hot-Swapping a Power Supply
    101
- Removable Media Devices
  102
  - Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive
    104
  - Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive
    108
- Hard Disk Drives
  109
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    110
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    113
  - Hot-Swapping a Hard Drive
    114
5-2 Problem Solving

117
- Resetting the System
  118
- Troubleshooting Checklists
  118
- Additional Troubleshooting Procedures
  121
  - Error Checking
    121
  - Troubleshooting Guide
    121
    
    Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing
    121
    
    Monitoring POST While Running
    122
    
    Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators
    122
    
    Confirming Loading of the Operating System
    123
- Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
  123
- Error Messages
  126
  - Alarm Indication During POST
    126
  - Alarm Indication During Operation
    129
    
    CPU Error Messages
    130
    
    Memory Error Messages
    130
- Status LED
  131
System Cabling

133
- Before You Begin
  134
- Static Precautions
  134
- RAID Configuration
  135
Memory Configurations

137
- Memory DIMM Configurations
  138
Glossary

141
Equipment Log

151

NEC HX4500 Configuration Manual (74 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Server | Size: 0.25 MB

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System Cabling

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Glossary

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