iv Contents
Configuring Your System...................................................3-1
Using the BIOS Setup Utility......................................................................................... 3-3
Main Menu............................................................................................................... 3-4
Advanced Menu ....................................................................................................... 3-6
Security Menu........................................................................................................ 3-10
Server Menu........................................................................................................... 3-12
Boot Menu ............................................................................................................. 3-14
Exit Menu .............................................................................................................. 3-16
Using the Symbios SCSI Utility................................................................................... 3-16
Running the Symbios SCSI Utility.......................................................................... 3-16
Changing the Adapter and Device Configurations................................................... 3-17
Using the Optional RAID Controller............................................................................ 3-20
Factory Installed Controller .................................................................................... 3-20
Add-on Controller .................................................................................................. 3-20
DACCF Configuration Utility................................................................................. 3-21
Configuring System Board Jumpers............................................................................. 3-22
Moving System Board Jumpers .............................................................................. 3-23
Resetting the CMOS NVRAM................................................................................ 3-24
Clearing and Changing Passwords.......................................................................... 3-24
Upgrading Your System.....................................................4-1
Observing Static Precautions ......................................................................................... 4-2
Preparing Your System for Upgrade.............................................................................. 4-3
Preparing the Equipment Log ........................................................................................ 4-3
Removing the Access Cover.......................................................................................... 4-4
Installing the Access Cover....................................................................................... 4-5
Opening the Subchassis and Electronics Bay.................................................................. 4-6
Closing the Subchassis and Electronics Bay.............................................................. 4-7
Upgrading the System Board......................................................................................... 4-8
Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery..................................................................... 4-8
Installing/Removing the Processor Cartridge........................................................... 4-10
Installing DIMM Modules ...................................................................................... 4-14
Installing Option Boards.............................................................................................. 4-19
Installation Considerations...................................................................................... 4-20
Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations.......................................................... 4-21
Installing an Option Board...................................................................................... 4-21
Removing an Option Board .................................................................................... 4-22
Installing Hard Disk Drives ......................................................................................... 4-24
Installing an Optional SCSI Hard Disk Drive.......................................................... 4-25
Hot-Swapping a SCSI Hard Disk Drive .................................................................. 4-26
Installing Removable Media Devices........................................................................... 4-27
Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Media Device ...................................................................... 4-28
Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Media Device..................................................................... 4-30
Solving Problems................................................................5-1
Static Precautions.......................................................................................................... 5-2
Troubleshooting Checklists............................................................................................ 5-2
Initial System Startup............................................................................................... 5-3
Running New Application Software.......................................................................... 5-4
After System Has Been Running Correctly ............................................................... 5-4