Page 1 EXP200 N8100-1072F/1073F/1074F/1164F/1165F/1166F/ 1201F/1202F/1203F NEC Express5800/110Ej User's Guide 3rd Edition 7-2006 ONL-4140dN-110Ej-100-99-0606...
Page 2 The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control.
Page 3 Keep this manual at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this manual for your safety to use the NEC Express server. Your server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.
Page 4 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL AND WARNING LABELS Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified.
Page 5 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Page 6 (5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this manual regardless of Item (4).
Page 7: Preface
Purchase of this server is your assurance of receiving state-of-the-art, high quality hardware to meet your needs, both now and in the future. Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the NEC Express server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
Page 8: About This User's Guide
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM. Chapter 7 Maintenance provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the server.
Page 9: Text Conventions
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address provides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned. Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions without using Express Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Standard Features .........................2-9 Power Supply .........................2-10 Peripheral Bays ........................2-10 Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN)................2-10 AC LINK Feature........................2-11 Security ..........................2-11 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ....................2-11 NEC ESMPRO........................2-12 Off-line Maintenance Utility ....................2-12 System Diagnostic Utility ......................2-12 Using Your Server........................2-13 POWER Switch........................2-13 SLEEP Switch ........................2-17 Floppy Disk Drive........................2-18...
Page 11 Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server ................3-1 Setup Flow............................3-2 Unpacking the System ........................3-3 Installing Optional Devices ......................3-3 Selecting Server Site........................3-4 Connecting Peripheral Devices.....................3-6 Connecting Power Cord........................3-8 Turning On the Server ........................3-10 Installing Operating System .......................3-12 Installing Utilities ........................3-12 Making Backup Copies of System Information................3-12 Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server................
Page 12 Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities ............... 6-1 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER......................6-2 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Local Console..........6-4 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console ..........6-9 Starting ...........................6-10 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)......6-13 Configuration Diskette Creator....................6-14 NEC ESMPRO ...........................6-18 Functions and Features......................6-18...
Page 13 Error Messages after Power-on ....................8-6 POST Error Messages ......................8-7 Beep Codes..........................8-9 Solving Problems........................8-10 Problems with NEC Express Server..................8-10 Problems with Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions ...............8-14 Problems with Windows Server 2003 R2................8-15 Problems with Windows Server 2003 ..................8-15 Problems with Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000.............8-16 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ................8-18...
Page 14 Media such as DAT .........................D-2 Partition Size ...........................D-3 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions................D-4 Creating "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER"..D-4 Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation ............D-6 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical Drives ................D-8 Updating the System ......................D-10 Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................
Page 15 About the Upgrade to Windows Server 2003 R2 ..............E-2 Partition Size ........................... E-3 Installing Windows Server 2003....................E-4 Creating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" ..... E-4 Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation ................E-6 Upgrade Installation ........................ E-9 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical Drives ................
Page 16 Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................F-10 PROSet..........................F-10 Network Driver ........................F-11 Re-install the Network Driver ....................F-12 Graphics Accelerator Driver....................F-13 USB 2.0 Driver........................F-13 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-65F/75)............... F-14 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-95)..............F-14 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-56)..............F-14 Installing RAID Controller Driver (N8103-80F) ..............
Page 17: Chapter 1 Notes On Using Your Server
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of your server.
Page 18: Warning Labels
1-2 Notes on Using Your Server WARNING LABELS The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.) If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your service representative.
Page 19: Safety Notes
NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if the server has been used in the above conditions.
Page 20: Power Supply And Power Cord Use
1-4 Notes on Using Your Server Power Supply and Power Cord Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. CAUTION Plug in to a proper power source.
Page 21: Installation, Relocation, Storage, And Connection
Do not use any unauthorized interface cable. Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
Page 22: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.
Page 23: During Operation
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 During Operation CAUTION Stay away from the fan. Keep your hand or hair away from the cooling fan on the rear of the server. Failure to follow this warning may get your hand or hair caught in the fan, resulting in injury.
Page 24: For Proper Operation
NEC recommends you use NEC's genuine products. Some third-party products claim that they support the server. However, repair of the server due to a failure or damage resulted...
Page 25: Transfer To Third Party
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the server to a third party: Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g.,...
Page 26: Disposal And Consumables
Your server contains some components that are only good for a limited period of time and require replacement, such as fans, internal batteries, the internal CD-ROM drive, the floppy disk drive, and the mouse. For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your service representative for replacement or the product lives.
Page 27: User Support
Notes on Using Your Server 1-11 USER SUPPORT Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the recommended measure for it.
Page 28 1-12 Notes on Using Your Server Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired: Good Working Posture You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a computer:...
Page 29: Chapter 2 General Description
Chapter 2 General Description This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It includes names and functions of the components and features of the server.
Page 30: Overview
2-2 General Description OVERVIEW Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel® Pentium® 4 microprocessor family. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications.
Page 31: System Chassis
General Description 2-3 SYSTEM CHASSIS Names and functions of the components are shown below. Front View Additional slot 1 Additional slot 2...
Page 32: General Description
2-4 General Description Front mask The front mask protects the front face of the chassis. CD-ROM drive The CD-ROM drive reads data from the inserted CD-ROM. Each drive is equipped with the following: Open/Close button to eject the tray • Access lamp that indicates the disk access status (lights orange while being accessed) •...
Page 33: Rear View
General Description 2-5 Rear View AC inlet The AC inlet is connected with the power cord. Fixing screws (2) Secures the left side cover. Cover lock plate Installing a theft prevention device protects the internal components of the workstation from being stolen.
Page 34 2-6 General Description Mouse connector The mouse connector is connected with the mouse coming with the server. Keyboard connector The keyboard connector is connected with keyboard coming with the server. USB connectors The USB connectors are connected with devices accepting the USB interface. Serial port connector The serial port connector is used to connect the server to a device with the serial interface.
Page 35: Internal View
General Description 2-7 Internal View Power supply CPU cooling fan DIMMs CD-ROM drive 5.25-inch device bay A standard CD-ROM drive is factory-installed in the bottom slot. 3.5-inch floppy disk drive Hard disk drive bay Front cooling fan PCI guide rail Hard disk drive (optional) Mother board Rear cooling fan...
Page 36: Mother Board
2-8 General Description MOTHER BOARD 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-4 13-5 Processor socket Configuration jumper switch (CMOS/Clear) Power connectors IDE connector DIMM sockets RMC connector (The last digit shows a DIMM number.) Floppy disk drive connector Cooling fan connector Switch/LED cable connector 4-1: CPU heat sink fan Serial port B connector (for option) 4-2: Rear fan...
Page 37: Standard Features
Self-diagnosis Disk array (SATA2/SCSI) Power On Self-Test (POST) Test and Diagnosis Management Utilities Easy and Fine Setup NEC ESMPRO NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system setup Off-line Maintenance Utility utility) NEC DianaScope BIOS setup utility SATA RAID configuration utility Configuration Diskette Creator Power Saving Feature...
Page 38: Power Supply
2-10 General Description Power Supply The system contains one auto-sensing 380-watt power supply at an operating frequency of 50/60 The power supply is designed to comply with existing emission standards and provide sufficient power for a fully loaded system configuration. Peripheral Bays The system supports a variety of standard PC AT-compatible peripheral devices.
Page 39: Ac Link Feature
To diagnose the system. It diagnoses the server. To create a support disk. It copies utilities in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into a floppy disk to launch them from the floppy disk. To update the BIOS It updates the BIOS features of the server.
Page 40: Nec Esmpro
* These functions are available under Windows system. NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPRO includes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for the server monitoring terminal and the NEC ESMPRO Agent for the NEC Express server.
Page 41: Using Your Server
General Description 2-13 USING YOUR SERVER This section describes basic operations of your server including how to use devices such as the floppy disk drive and the CD-ROM drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the floppy disk, CD- ROM, and accessories including the keyboard and the mouse.
Page 42 ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the BIOS Setup utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress. With the factory setup of the server, the NEC logo appears on the display unit while POST is in progress. (To display the POST check results, press Esc.)
Page 43: Post Execution Flow
General Description 2-15 POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT: Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress. Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any Key"...
Page 44 Depending on the installed memory capacity, the time taken to accept F2 may be rather short. If so, press F2 just after the power- on of the server or after the NEC logo appears (Esc may not be pressed). In some setting of the BIOS setup utility, the screen of prompting the security password appears before the main menu if the password is registered.
Page 45: Sleep Switch
General Description 2-17 POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen or emits beep code. See Chapter 8 for POST error codes. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your service representative.
Page 46: Floppy Disk Drive
2-18 General Description Floppy Disk Drive Your server is provided with the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive on its front to write/read data to/from a floppy disk. Your server supports the following 3.5-inch floppy disks: 2HD floppy disk (double-sided high-density track type) Stores data of 1.44MB.
Page 47 The floppy disk is a very delicate storage media. Dust or thermal changes, as well as operator's misconduct or sever failures, may cause loss of data. To avoid loss of data, NEC recommends that you should make a back-up copy of your valuable data on a regular basis.
Page 48: Cd-Rom Drive
2-20 General Description CD-ROM Drive Your server is provided with the CD-ROM drive on its front to read data from a CD-ROM (read- only compact disk). The CD-ROM provides larger and faster data read than the floppy disk. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Page 49: When You Fail To Eject
General Description 2-21 When you fail to eject: When you fail to eject the CD-ROM tray with the Open/Close button and take out the CD-ROM from the server, follow the procedure below. Press the POWER switch to power off the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.) Insert a metal pin of approximately 1.2 mm in diameter and 100 mm in length (a straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the emergency hole on the right front of the CD-ROM drive and gently push it in until the tray is ejected.
Page 50 2-22 General Description Use of the CD-ROM Keep the following notes in mind to use the CD-ROM for the server: For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with the CD drive is not guaranteed. Do not drop the CD-ROM.
Page 51: Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up your server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.
Page 52: Setup Flow
Installing the operating system Install an operating system to the server. See Chapter 5. Installing the utilities Install the utilities in the provided NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See Chapter 6. Making backup copies of system information After all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies of system information.
Page 53: Unpacking The System
IMPORTANT: There are third-party products (memory modules, hard disk drives, etc.) available for the server in the markets. However, NEC recommends that you should use NEC products for stable operation. NEC assumes no liability for data errors and failures due to malfunction...
Page 54: Selecting Server Site
3-4 Setting Up Your Server SELECTING SERVER SITE Read the following precautions before selecting a suitable site for your server. The following describes installation of the server and connections to the server. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Page 55 Setting Up Your Server 3-5 When you have selected a server site, hold the server by its bottom with at least three persons and carry it to the site, then place it slowly and gently. IMPORTANT: Do not hold the server by its front mask to lift the server.
Page 56: Connecting Peripheral Devices
3-6 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of peripheral devices. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Page 57: Setting Up Your Server
Setting Up Your Server 3-7 Mouse Finally connect the provided power cord to the receptacle. Keyboard Printer with the parallel interface Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) Device with the serial interface (e.g., modem)* (multiport repeater) Display unit...
Page 58: Connecting Power Cord
3-8 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING POWER CORD Connect the provided power cord to the server. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 59 Setting Up Your Server 3-9 To connect the power cord from the server to an interruptive power supply (UPS), use service outlets on the rear of the UPS. Refer to the manual that comes with the UPS for details. When the power cord from the server to a UPS, change the BIOS setup utility of the server to link with power supply from the UPS.
Page 60: Turning On The Server
3-10 Setting Up Your Server TURNING ON THE SERVER Turn on the server and follow the on-screen instructions for setup. IMPORTANT: Before turning on the server: Some optional boards require setups with the BIOS setup utility before installation. If the server has a PCI board with the PCI-to- PCI bridge installed, the BIOS setup utility is enabled to launch.
Page 61 Setting Up Your Server 3-11 The POWER/SLEEP lamp on the front of the server comes on. In a few seconds, the NEC logo appears on the screen and the Power On Self-Test (POST) begins. The POST runs automatically when you power on the server or reset it with a keyboard operation (Ctrl + Alt + Delete).
Page 62: Installing Operating System
Save the information after completing the system setup. Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Insert the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the system. Select [Tools].
Page 63: Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server
This chapter also provides information on several system configuration parameters that are set by jumpers on the system board. However, these parameters do not usually require change. Use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM to create the device driver diskettes.
Page 64: System Bios (Bios Setup Utility)
4-2 Configuring Your Server SYSTEM BIOS (BIOS SETUP UTILITY) The BIOS Setup utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the server. This utility is pre-installed in the flash memory of the server and ready to run. The server is configured with the correct parameters using the BIOS Setup utility and shipped in the best conditions.
Page 65: Starting Setup Utility
Configuring Your Server 4-3 Starting SETUP Utility A few seconds after powering on, the following message appears at bottom left on the screen. Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press <F12> to boot from Network Press F2 to start the BIOS Setup utility and display its Main menu. If you have previously set a password with the BIOS Setup utility, the password entry screen appears.
Page 66: Description On On-Screen Items And Key Usage
4-4 Configuring Your Server Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the BIOS Setup utility. These keys are also listed at the bottom of the menu screen. Indicates the current menu. Indicates there are submenus. Setup item menu Online...
Page 67: Configuration Examples
Select [Main] - [System Date]. Link with Management Software To control power supply of the server with NEC ESMPRO Manager via the network Select [Advanced] - [Advanced Chipset Control] - [Wake On LAN/PME] - [Enabled]. Select [Server] - [AC LINK] - [Stay Off].
Page 68 To display POST check results Select [Advanced] - [Boot-time Diagnostic Screen] - [Enabled]. You can also press Esc while the NEC log is on the screen to display POST check results. To control from the remote console Select [Server] - [Console Redirection] and set each item.
Page 69: Event Log
Configuring Your Server 4-7 To check the installed CPU status Select [Main] - [Advanced Processor Options] – [Processor 1 CPUID] and check the status indications. To clear the CPU error information Select [Main] - [Advanced Processor Options] - [Processor Retest] – [Yes] and reboot. Keyboard To set Numlock Select [Advanced] - [Numlock] –...
Page 70 4-8 Configuring Your Server Saving the Configuration Data IMPORTANT: If the SATA hard disk drives are used in disk array configured with the on-board HostRAID, be sure to select [Advanced] - [I/O Device Configuration] - [SATA Controller Mode Option] - [Enhanced].
Page 71: Menu And Parameter Descriptions
Configuring Your Server 4-9 Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To set minute functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes available functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu. Main If BIOS Setup is started, the Main menu appears first.
Page 72 4-10 Configuring Your Server The items which can be set on the Main menu screen and their functions are described below. Option Parameter Description Your Setting System Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the system date. Legacy Diskette A Disabled Set the settings of the factory-...
Page 73: Advanced Processor Options
Configuring Your Server 4-11 Advanced Processor Options If you select "Advanced Processor Options" on the Main menu, the screen shown below appears. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Processor Retest [No] If yes, BIOS will clear historical processor status and retest the processor on the next boot.
Page 74 Diagnostic Screen Enabled running screen is displayed or not on booting. If disabled, the BIOS will display the NEC logo during POST. Press Esc to switch to the POST execution screen. Reset [No] Select "Yes" if you want to clear the system Configuration Data configuration data during the next boot.
Page 75: Memory Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-13 Memory Configuration The following screen appears if you select "Memory Configuration" on the Advanced menu. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Installed – Indicates the total capacity of the memory basic memory.
Page 76: Pci Configuration
4-14 Configuring Your Server PCI Configuration The following screen appears if you select "PCI Configuration" on the Advanced menu. Selecting an item on the screen allows the proper submenu to appear. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting PCI Slot 1 - 5...
Page 77 Configuring Your Server 4-15 I/O Device Configuration The screen shown below appears if you select "I/O Device Configuration" on the Advanced menu. See the table below for the items. IMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address are not overlapped with others.
Page 78 4-16 Configuring Your Server Option Parameter Description Your Setting Interrupt IRQ 5 Selects the interrupt for a parallel port. [IRQ 7] PS/2 Mouse Disabled If disabled, PS/2 mouse port will not function. [Enabled] USB Controller Disabled If disabled, the USB ports do not accept the USB device class 3 (HID: [Enabled] Human Interface Deice).
Page 79 Configuring Your Server 4-17 Advanced Chipset Control The following screen appears if you select "Advanced Chipset Control" on the Advanced menu. Selecting an item on the screen allows the proper submenu to appear. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description...
Page 80 4-18 Configuring Your Server Security The Security menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Security." Press Enter on "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password" to display the dialog to set/change password. IMPORTANT: User password can be set only when Supervisor password is already set.
Page 81: Configuring Your Server
Configuring Your Server 4-19 See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting User Password Is Clear Indicates the password setting status. Supervisor Clear Indicates the password setting status. Password Is Set User Up to eight Press Enter to display the user Password alphanumerics password input screen.
Page 82 5 select the time limit for timeout. minutes and 60 To use this function, install NEC minutes ESMPRO Agent. Set this item to "Disabled" if the system is booted from OS without installation of NEC...
Page 83 Configuring Your Server 4-21 Option Parameter Description Your Setting Boot monitor [Retry 3 Times] Specify the processing at the Policy* Retry Service occurrence of timeout during boot Boot monitoring. Always Reset If [Retry 3 times] is selected, the system is reset after the occurrence of timeout and OS boot is retried up to three times.
Page 84: System Management
4-22 Configuring Your Server System Management The following screen appears if you select "System Management" on the Server menu and press Enter. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Version Displays the current BIOS version. (View only) Board Part Displays the mother board part number.
Page 85: Console Redirection
Configuring Your Server 4-23 Console Redirection The following screen appears if you select "Console Redirection" on the Server menu and press Enter. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Redirection [Disabled] Specify the serial port to which a Port remote console is connected.
Page 86: Event Log Configuration
4-24 Configuring Your Server Event Log Configuration The following screen appears if you select "Event Log Configuration" on the Server menu and press Enter. NOTE: This menu appears only when the Remote Management Card is installed in the system. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description...
Page 87 The priority of the boot devices can be changed by using the ↑, ↓, +, and - keys. Move the cursor to the desired device with the ↑ or ↓ key and change the priority with the + or - key. IMPORTANT: To boot NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, set the priority of the devices as shown in the figure above.
Page 88 4-26 Configuring Your Server Exit The Exit menu appears if you move the cursor to "Exit." The options on the menu are described below. Exit Saving Changes Select this item to terminate SETUP after saving the newly selected information in CMOS (nonvolatile memory).
Page 89 Configuring Your Server 4-27 IMPORTANT: This option sets [SATA RAID Enabled] in the [Advanced] - [I/O Device Configuration] menu to [Disabled]. If the SATA hard disk drives are installed in your server and the onboard SATA RAID feature is used, change the parameter of the [SATA RAID Enabled] from [Disabled] to [Enabled] before exiting BIOS Setup.
Page 90: Add-In Card's Bios
4-28 Configuring Your Server ADD-IN CARD'S BIOS Refer to the documentation coming with the optional add-in card for details. When the server has multiple optional PCI boards installed, the server first displays the start-up message of the BIOS Setup Utility of the mother board. It then displays the utility start-up message for optional PCI boards one by one.
Page 91: Configuring Mother Board Jumpers
Configuring Your Server 4-29 CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS You can use the following procedure to clear the CMOS data in the server. IMPORTANT: Clearing the CMOS data resumes the factory-set configuration data. Do not change any other switch settings. Any change may cause the server to fail or malfunction.
Page 92 4-30 Configuring Your Server The following describe the clearing procedure. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
Page 93 Configuring Your Server 4-31 Press F2 during POST to run the BIOS Setup utility, and configure the mother board again. IMPORTANT: If the SATA hard disk drives are installed in your server and the onboard SATA RAID feature is used, change the parameter of the [SATA RAID Enabled] in the [Advanced] - [I/O Device Configuration] menu from [Disabled] to [Enabled] before exiting BIOS Setup.
Page 94: Raid Configuration
4-32 Configuring Your Server RAID CONFIGURATION This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives in the disk array RAID configuration. To use an external hard disk drive in a disk array, the optional disk array controller and the additional disk drive are necessary.
Page 95: Installing The Hard Disk Drives
Configuring Your Server 4-33 Installing the Hard Disk Drives Install the two serial ATA hard disk drives to your server. Refer to Chapter 9 for detail. IMPORTANT: Use two hard disk drives of the same revolution. In addition, use two hard disk drives of the same capacity if you are going to configure RAID1.
Page 96 Make sure that the BIOS has been changed according to "Enabling RAID Feature by BIOS SETUP Utility". To start the ACU from management PC via serial (direct) connection or via network, see also "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" in Chapter 6. Start the server.
Page 97: Configuring Raid
Configuring Your Server 4-35 Configuring RAID Take the following steps to configure RAID. IMPORTANT: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. The hard disk drives for RAID configuration must be physically formatted.
Page 98 4-36 Configuring Your Server Select two hard disk drives for RAID and press Insert. When you press Insert, the selected drive is added to the [Selected Drives] list box at right. If you wish to delete any drive, select the one from the list box at left, and press Delete.
Page 99 For RAID0, select the desired stripe size and press Enter. Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB (default). NOTE: NEC recommends that you use the default 64KB for stripe size. Select the creation method from [Create RAID via] and press Enter.
Page 100 4-38 Configuring Your Server RAID level Create RAID via How to create RAID0 No Init Creates a RAID0 on new drives. RAID0 Migrate Adds a new drive to the existing drive that contains data (migration). The server does not support [Migrate] feature.
Page 101: Managing Arrays
Configuring Your Server 4-39 Managing Arrays Use the [Manage Arrays] option in the main menu that appears by selecting [Option] → [Array Configuration Utility] to view array properties and delete arrays. IMPORTANT: Be sure to set [Mark Bootable] on the [List of Arrays] dialog which appears after you select [Manage Arrays].
Page 102 4-40 Configuring Your Server Deleting Arrays IMPORTANT: Back up the data on an array before you delete it. Otherwise, all data on the array is lost. Deleted arrays cannot be restored. From the main menu, select [Manage Arrays] and press Enter. A list of RAID drives that configure the array is displayed.
Page 103 Configuring Your Server 4-41 To initialize hard disk drives: Start the ACU. See "Running the Array Configuration Utility (ACU)" described earlier. From the Options menu, select [Array Configuration Utility] and press Enter. Select [Configure Drives] from the main menu and press Enter. Use the cursor keys to select the hard disk drive you wish to initialize and press Insert.
Page 104: Using The Disk Utilities
4-42 Configuring Your Server Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to low-level format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: Start the ACU. See "Running the Array Configuration Utility (ACU)" described earlier. From the Options menu, select [Disk Utilities] using the cursor key and press Enter.
Page 105 Configuring Your Server 4-43 Select the desired menu to execute and press Enter. – Format Disk Starts a low-level format of the hard drive by writing zeros to the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again.
Page 106 4-44 Configuring Your Server Setting of Bootable Start the ACU. See "Running the Array Configuration Utility (ACU)" described earlier. Select [Options] → [Array Configuration Utility] by using the cursor keys, and press Enter. Select [Manage Arrays] from Main Menu, and press Enter. All the created arrays are displayed in [List of Arrays].
Page 107: Chapter 5 Installing The Operating System With Express Setup
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup This section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the following operating systems to the server. Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Standard Edition Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition Microsoft®...
Page 108: About Express Setup
5-2 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About Express Setup "Express Setup" contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM is intended for initial setup of the server. Its automatic installation mode guides the user easily through the process by detailing specific hardware features and providing screen prompts for software selection and configuration.
Page 109 Use the blank disk in the accessory box to create Configuration Diskette. You can create Configuration Diskette in advance using "Configuration Diskette Creator" included in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. If you create Configuration Diskette in advance, you can abbreviate the items that is necessary to input or select during Express Setup.
Page 110: Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Before installing Windows Server 2003, confirm if the BIOS specification of the hardware is correct. See Chapter 4 to specify them. NEC ESMPRO Agent On Windows Server 2003 systems, the ESMPRO Agent needs the necras.sys driver. To install the necras.sys, run the System update from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
Page 111: Optional Board Supported By Nec Expressbuilder
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5 Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system supports the following optional Raid Controller and SCSI Controller: Supporting installation of OS in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER – N8103-65F SCSI Controller –...
Page 112: Windows Server 2003
(BIOS and optional board specification) The document for installing Windows Server 2003 is also attached to the other software package which is sold separately from NEC, but refer to this document when you install Windows Server 2003 on this model.
Page 113: Creating Partition Size
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7 Creating Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 2900MB (Only Windows Server 2003) 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 with Service...
Page 114 5-8 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Re-installing to the hard disk drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk You cannot re-install Windows Server 2003 with the current partition of the hard disk drive upgraded to Dynamic Disk kept remained. If you want to keep the current partition remained, see Appendix D to re-install the system.
Page 115: The Flow Of Setup
Create New File No Floppy Disk Confirm the specification and input the value In case [Skip] is selected Remove the Floppy Disk and CD-ROM Copying NEC Modules from the Drive ↓ Copying Selected Application Modules Insert Windows CD-ROM Agree Software License Agreement...
Page 116: Installing The Windows Server 2003
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.) The system will boot from the CD-ROM and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts.
Page 117 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-11 Notes and restrictions are displayed. Read the messages carefully and click [Confirm]. NOTE: If some operating system has been installed on the hard disk drive already, the message which asks if you continue the installation appears.
Page 118 5-12 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Select the Windows family. Select "Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise edition" category. NOTE: If you select "Skip" at step 8, this menu does not appear. Go on the step 13. Next, [Basic Information] wizard appears.
Page 119 NOTE: You can use this function only when the floppy disk drive is attached to the system. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive according to the message. If you proceed the setup by using setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.
Page 120 5-14 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup If you install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, insert Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition DISC 2 into the CD-ROM drive after the OS installation. Hereinafter, proceed operations according to the message. When the installation has finished, remove Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition DISK 2 from the CD-ROM drive, and restart the system.
Page 121: Installing And Setting Device Drivers
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 122: Network Driver
5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 123: Optional Network Board Driver
If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-112/103/113/121/111/86), the network driver will be installed automatically. Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-86/111), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. In case of utilizing (N8104-86/111) "CD-ROM Drive Letter:\WINNT\DOTNET\NS1\PRO100\WS03XP2K"...
Page 124: Installation Of The Optional Network Board Driver
Run "SETUP.EXE" in the following directory. <CD-ROM Drive Letter>:\WINNT\DOTNET\VIDEO\SETUP.EXE. Follow the message to continue the installation. If the dialog message "Digital Signature could not been found." appears, select [Yes] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, and restart the system.
Page 125 Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and click [Next]. Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" into the floppy disk drive, enter "a:\" into "copy manufacturer's file from:" and click [OK]. Specify the [Adaptec SCSI Card 29320ALP -Ultra320 SCSI] and click [Next].
Page 126 <In the case of use of Windows Server 2003 SevicePack1 or Windows Server 2003 R2> If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 127 Select the "Search for the best driver in these locations." and check the "Search removable media [floppy, CD-ROM...]" check box. Insert "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" into the floppy disk drive, and click [Next]. Copying of the driver is completed, and the [Completing the Hardware Update Wizard] dialog box below appears.
Page 128: Setting For Solving Problems
5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Setting for Solving Problems Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server.
Page 129 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump"...
Page 130 5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debugging information] group box. e.g. Write the debug information in D drive write the file name "MEMORY.DMP". D:\MEMORY.DMP Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box. The [Performance Options] window appears.
Page 131 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-25 Windows Dr. Watson Windows Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr.
Page 132: Installing Maintenance Utilities
To start Network Monitor, point to [Program] → [Administrative Tools] and click [Network Monitor]. For information on how to operate Network Monitor, refer to Online Help. Installing Maintenance Utilities Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See Chapter 6 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations.
Page 133: Updating The System
Save the information after completing the system setup. Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Insert the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the system. Select [Tools].
Page 134: Exceptional Setup
If you would like to install or re-install the OS when the system has new mass storage device not to be supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you have to set as follows. Read the manual supplied with the mass storage device before setting the server.
Page 135: Microsoft Windows 2000
2000 (Plug and Play, support for USB interface and so on). See Chapter 4 to specify them. NEC ESMPRO Agent On Windows 2000 systems, the ESMPRO Agent needs the necras.sys driver. To install the necras.sys, run the System update from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
Page 136 5-30 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system supports the following optional Raid Controller and SCSI Controller: Supporting installation of OS in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER – N8103-65F SCSI Controller –...
Page 137: Windows 2000
Express server mainframe (BIOS and optional board specification) The document for installing Windows 2000 is also attached to the other software package which is sold separately from NEC, but refer to this document when you install Windows 2000 on this model.
Page 138 5-32 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Creating Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 1000MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.5...
Page 139 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-33 NOTES: If you want to install using Express Setup, calculate the minimally required partition size as follows: If you do not apply Windows 2000 Service Pack The larger value of either one: 'Minimum Partition Size' described above, or '4095MB'.
Page 140: The Flow Of Setup
No Floppy Disk Select OS to install In case [Skip] is selected Confirm the specification and input the value Remove the Floppy Disk and CD-ROM Copying NEC Modules from the Drive ↓ Copying Selected Application Modules Insert Windows CD-ROM Agree Software License Agreement Insert SP CD-ROM (If you selected [Apply] on [Apply Service Pack].)
Page 141: Installing The Windows 2000
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.) The system will boot from the CD-ROM and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts.
Page 142 5-36 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup "Note" will be displayed. Read the instruction carefully and click [Confirm]. Notes and restrictions are displayed. Read the messages carefully and click [Confirm]. NOTE: If some oparating system has been installed on the hard disk drive already, the message which asks if you continue the installation appears.
Page 143 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-37 Select the installing Operating system. Select "Windows" from the menu. Select the Windows family. Select "Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server" category. NOTE: If you select "Skip" at step 8, this menu does not appear. Go on the step 13.
Page 144 NOTE: You can use this function only when the floppy disk drive is attached to the system. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive according to the message. If you proceed the setup by using setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.
Page 145 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-39 Read the contents carefully and click [I agree.] or press F8 if you do agree. If you do not agree, click [I disagree] or press F3. IMPORTANT: If you do not agree to this agreement, the setup terminates and Windows 2000 will not be installed.
Page 146: Installing And Setting Device Drivers
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click Start menu, point to [Program], [Accessory] and click [Explorer]. Run "DXSETUP.EXE" in the following directory.
Page 147 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-41 Network Driver [When PROSet is not installed] Click Start menu and click [Network and Dial-Up Connection]. The [Network and Dial-Up Connection] dialog box appears. Right-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties] from pop-up menu. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 148 5-42 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Optional Network Board Driver If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-112/103/113/121/111/86), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver Start Device Manager. Click [Network adapters] and double-click [(Network Adapter Name)].
Page 149 Follow the message to continue the installation. If the dialog message "Digital Signature could not been found." appears, select [Yes] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, and restart the system. USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver is pre-installed.
Page 150 Restart the system according to the message appeared on the screen. Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-56/95) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-56/95), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 151 (Recommended)], and click [Next]. When the [Locate Driver Files] dialog box appears, select [Floppy disk drives], insert "Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" into the floppy disk drive, and click [Next]. When the [Driver Files Search Results] dialog box appears, click [Next].
Page 152: Setting For Solving Problems
5-46 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Setting for Solving Problems Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server.
Page 153 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-47 IMPORTANT: To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump" instead. Specify the drive where there is a free area more than the size of "the memory capacity mounted on Express server + 12MB"(In case the memory capacity is more than 2GB, a free area of...
Page 154 5-48 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Windows 2000 Dr. Watson Windows 2000 Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr.
Page 155: Installing Maintenance Utilities
To start Network Monitor, point to [Program] → [Administrative Tools] and click [Network Monitor]. For information on how to operate Network Monitor, refer to Online Help. Installing Maintenance Utilities Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See Chapter 6 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations.
Page 156: Updating The System - Installing Service Pack
Log on to the system with the account that has administrative authority (e.g. Supervisor) and insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Setup Software] in [Master Control Menu] screen appears, so left-click the item. Click [Update the System] from the menu and the setup will start.
Page 157: Making Backup Copies Of System Information
Save the information after completing the system setup. Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Insert the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the system. Select [Tools].
Page 158: Exceptional Setup
If you would like to install or re-install the OS when the system has new mass storage device not to be supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you have to set as follows. Read the manual supplied with the mass storage device before setting the server.
Page 159: Hostraid
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Editions Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Configuration Method of disk arrays: BIOS setup utility, NEC EXPRESSBUILDER and ASM Features HostRAID enables the BIOS utility to select the disk array/standard SATA for each channel.
Page 160: Notes
"Adaptec Storage Manager™ User's Guide". NOTE: You may view or print the Adaptec Storage Manager™ User's Guide from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. Only use the HostRAID drive as a system drive. Only a hard disk drive can be connected to a channel with which HostRAID is enabled through the BIOS setup utility.
Page 161: Hostraid Setup Flow
See appendix of ASM User's Guide *1 You can create RAID by using the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. In this case, only you need to do is to set the HostRAID feature to "Enabled" by using BIOS setup utility. *2 ASM User's Guide: Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide.
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Page 163 Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 164 6-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is an automated software integration tool to help simplify the process of installing and configuring your server. Shipped with all NEC servers, the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM provides a flexible, guided installation process for system administrators to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows 2000 or other operating systems (contact your service representative for the server certified operating systems).
Page 165: Chapter 6 Installing And Using Utilities
Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 Windows-based This program is called as "Master Control Menu" that can run under the Microsoft Windows system (Windows 95 or later and Windows NT 4.0 or later). You can install the several applications and read the documentation from the menu.
Page 166: Nec Expressbuilder
ROM drive of your server. Ensure that the floppy disk drive is empty. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.)
Page 167: Express Setup
If you install Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000, after a few tasks are completed, all that remains to be done is to remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and install the Windows CD-ROM, input a product ID number, and acknowledge the license agreement.
Page 168 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM contains a number of device drivers and utilities that you can put on floppy disks and load onto your system. Using this menu creates a support disk by copying from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. If your system has the Windows operating system, you may find it more convenient to use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-based to make support disks.
Page 169 – Create Maintenance Partition NEC EXPRESSBUILDER creates about 55MB of the maintenance partition on the system disk (or disk array system) as work area. The various utilities are installed when the maintenance partition is created successfully or when the maintenance partition is already created.
Page 170 BIOS/FW/etc. Update This menu allows you to update the software module such as BIOS and firmware of the server by using the update disk (3.5-inch floppy disk) that is distributed from NEC customer service representative. After rebooting the system, an update program is started automatically from the floppy disk, and the various BIOS and firmware programs are updated.
Page 171: Nec Expressbuilder For Dos-Based With Remote Console
Installing and Using Utilities 6-9 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console This subsection describes the procedures for using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with remote console. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER contains the remote console feature that allows the system administrator to set up the server from the management workstation (management PC) via the network or the server's COM B (serial) port.
Page 172: Starting
Running NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from the management PC via LAN Running NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from the management PC via direct connection (COM B) For the procedure for starting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console, see "NEC DianaScope". IMPORTANT: Do not change the boot device order in BOOT menu in BIOS SETUP.
Page 173 Automatically sets up the server. Tools Launch the features of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER individually. Help Help message on NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Quit Quit NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Setup The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER checks the hardware configuration of the server. The disk array and maintenance partition are automatically configured.
Page 174 Tools When you select the [Tools] on the Top Menu, the following screen appears. The menu items available only in remote console operation among those described in section "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Local Console" are displayed. See the previous subsection for detailed explanation of menu items.
Page 175: Nec Expressbuilder For Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)
Some documents are provided in the PDF format. Use the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read these documents. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu appears on the screen automatically. If the Autorun function is invalid in your system, run the \MC\1ST.EXE file in the CD-ROM directly.
Page 176: Configuration Diskette Creator
Also, you can install the system with the same specification as before when re-installing the system. We recommend you to create [Configuration Diskette] to setup the servers from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. IMPORTANT: You can not create [Configuration Diskette] for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.
Page 177 Installing and Using Utilities 6-15 Click [Configuration Diskette Creator]. Configuration Diskette Creator window is displayed. Click [Create New Information files] from the [File] menu. The [Disk Environment] dialog box will be displayed. Specify each item and click [OK]. The dialog boxes to specify setup information will be displayed in order, such as [Basic Information] dialog box.
Page 178 6-16 Installing and Using Utilities Follow the message to specify each item on the dialog box and click [Next]. NOTE: If you click on [Cancel], all the input value will be deleted. When completing the specification of setup information, the [Save Setup Information] dialog box will appear.
Page 179 Installing and Using Utilities 6-17 Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver To install optional Mass Storage Driver that is supported by the Express Setup, follow the procedure below to create [Configuration Diskette]. Display Configuration Diskette Creator window. From the [File] menu, click [Create new information files]. [Disk Environment] dialog box will be displayed.
Page 180: Nec Esmpro
6-18 Installing and Using Utilities NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO (referred to as ESMPRO hereafter) lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. ESMPRO monitors server hardware and software configurations, failures, and performance. With log data collected by ESMPRO, a system administrator can track long-term and short-term performance, monitor server usage, create graphs to record trends, and check server failure rates.
Page 181: Adaptec Storage Manager
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. The manual explains the ASM installation procedure and notes on operating ASM. Web-based Promise Array Manager Web-based Promise Array Manager is a RAID management utility for monitoring serial ATA RAID controller. Refer to online documentation (pdf format) contained in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM for detailed explanation.
Page 182: Power Console Plus
LSI Logic. Use of Power Console Plus enables operations (e.g., monitoring and maintenance) of RAID systems that are constructed on local NEC Express servers and NEC Express servers connected through networks (TCP/IP). The operations can be done online on graphical screens without the system being stopped.
Page 183 Installing and Using Utilities 6-21 MegaRAID Registration Server Enables control of the MegaRAID controller via the network. Install in one of NEC Express servers and management PCs that are connected through network. The above components must be installed correctly for establishing the environment to use Power Console Plus.
Page 184: Server Setup
6-22 Installing and Using Utilities Server Setup This section explains Power Console Plus setup in the NEC Express server in which the MegaRAID controller is mounted. Operating Environment This section explains the operating environment required for Power Console Plus to operate on a server.
Page 185: Management Pc Setup
This section explains the operating environment required for Power Console Plus to operate on a management PC. Hardware – Machine: NEC Express5800 series PC/AT-compatible machine (which contains Intel Pentium or a CPU at least equivalent to it) – Memory: Size large enough for OS operation + 8MB or more –...
Page 186: Nec Dianascope
NEC DianaScope NEC DianaScope is software for the remote management of the NEC Express5800 series. See the online documents for details on the functions and installation of NEC DianaScope. NOTE: You need the server license to activate DianaScope for this product.
Page 187: Bmc Online Update
Installing and Using Utilities 6-25 BMC ONLINE UPDATE The BMC firmware is updated with the BMC Firmware file. IMPORTANT: This feature is available only when Remote Management Card or Advanced Remote Management Card is installed. Hardware Requirement Hard disk drive Supported OS Windows2000 Server Windows2000 Advanced Server...
Page 188: Installation
6-26 Installing and Using Utilities Installation Windows Server 2003 / Windows 2000 Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts automatically. Select [BMC Online Update]. BMC Online Update installer starts. Follow the installer directions to install.
Page 189 Installing and Using Utilities 6-27 Linux Copy the following file in the suitable directory from CD-ROM. cp /mnt/cdrom/BMCTOOL/OnlineUp/BmcOnlineUpdate.i386. Expand the rpm file. rpm –ivh BmcOnlineUpdate.i386...
Page 190: Startup
6-28 Installing and Using Utilities Startup IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the DC power during while updating the BMC Firmware. The updated BMC firmware becomes valid after restarting the system. Windows Server 2003 Select [All Programs] → [BmcOnlineUpdate] → [BmcOnlineUpdate]. Windows 2000 Click [Programs] →...
Page 191 Installing and Using Utilities 6-29 Linux Enter the following command to start the program. cd /usr/BmcOnlineUpdate ./BmcOnlineUpdate...
Page 192: Uninstallation
6-30 Installing and Using Utilities Uninstallation Windows Server 2003 Select [All Programs] → [Control Panel] → [Add or Remove Programs]. Click [BmcOnlineUpdate].
Page 193 Installing and Using Utilities 6-31 Windows 2000 Select [Setting] → [Control Panel] → [Add/Remove Programs].
Page 194 6-32 Installing and Using Utilities Click [BmcOnlineUpdate]. Linux Enter the following command to remove the file. rm /usr/BmcOnlineUpdate/* Enter the following command to remove the directory. rmdir /usr/BmcOnlineUpdate...
Page 195: Error Messages
Installing and Using Utilities 6-33 Error Messages Message Action Update isn't necessary. The firmware is in up-to-date state. Illegal data. The data is not for the target device. Update the firmware with the data of the target device. BMC information can't be acquired. Check if the remote management card is correctly installed.
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Page 197: Chapter 7 Maintenance
MAKING BACKUP COPIES NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disk drives of the server on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the server and backup tools, consult with your service representative.
Page 198: Cleaning
7-2 Maintenance CLEANING Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the server in a good shape. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 199: Cleaning The Server
Maintenance 7-3 Cleaning the Server For daily cleaning, wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth. Follow the procedure below if stains remain on the surfaces: IMPORTANT: To avoid altering the material and color of the server, do not use volatile solvents such as thinner and benzene to clean the server.
Page 200: Cleaning The Interior
7-4 Maintenance Cleaning the Interior CAUTION The qualified service representative can only install or remove the components described in this subsection. To avoid personal injury or electrical shock, contact your service representative when your need to install/remove the internal components. One of the most important items in a good maintenance program is regular and thorough cleaning of the interior of the server, especially around the mother board.
Page 201: Cleaning The Keyboard/Mouse
Maintenance 7-5 Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are all off-powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off), and then wipe the keyboard surface with a dry cloth. The mouse operation depends on the degree of smoothness of the internal ball rotation. To keep the mouse ball clean, use the mouse in a place with little dust.
Page 202: Cleaning Cd-Rom
7-6 Maintenance Cleaning CD-ROM A dusty CD-ROM or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and CD-ROM regularly: Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp is lit). Press the CD tray Open/Close button on the front of the CD-ROM drive.
Page 203: System Diagnostics
Maintenance 7-7 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Use the System Diagnostics program in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER provided with the server to diagnose the server. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics.
Page 204: Starting And Ending The System Diagnostics
Plug the power cord and turn on the server. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM to reboot the server. See the Chapter 6 "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" for details. The following menu appears when started the server using the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Local console Remote console...
Page 205 Maintenance 7-9 Select [System Diagnostics]. The System Diagnostics starts and completes in approximately three minutes. When the diagnosis completes, the screen of the display changes in the following indication. Diagnosis tool title Test windows title TeDoLi(TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00(Build020901.1.1m) Test result Test End Start10:06:58 End 10:09:58 Pass 000:03:00 TestTime 000:03:00...
Page 206 Select <Reboot> in the End user Menu above. The Express Server restarts, and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER boot the system. Exit the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. Turn off the server and unplug the power cord from the receptacle.
Page 207: Relocating/Storing The Server
Maintenance 7-11 RELOCATING/STORING THE SERVER Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server: CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
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Page 209: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If your server does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: For provision against an unexpected failure, it is recommended to install the Off-line Maintenance Utility, NEC ESMPRO, to the server and client computers.
Page 210: System Viewers
Monitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation. Especially take note on whether any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager on the language PC. Check whether any alert is reported on the Operation Window, Data Viewer, or Alert Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 211: Lamps
Troubleshooting 8-3 LAMPS The following describes lamps on the server and their indications. See Chapter 2 for each location. Access lamp LINK/ACT POWER/SLEEP lamp lamp Disk access lamp Access lamp 1000/100/10 lamp FRONT REAR POWER/SLEEP Lamp The green POWER/SLEEP lamp lights to indicate normal operation while the server is powered. When the server is off-powered, the POWER/SLEEP lamp stays unlit.
Page 212: Disk Access Lamp
8-4 Troubleshooting DISK Access Lamp The DISK access lamp indicates the state of hard disk drive. This lamp lights in green every time any of such hard disk drive is accessed. IMPORTANT: To indicate the access states of the built-in hard disk drives when optional board (e.g., disk mirroring controller or disk array controller) is installed, connect the LED cable provided with the server to the LED connector on the mother board and the optional board.
Page 213: Hard Disk Drive Lamp
Troubleshooting 8-5 Hard Disk Drive Lamp The optional hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive bay can contain four 1-inch height SCSI hard disk drives. Each hard disk drive has a DISK lamp on its front panel. DISK lamp The DISK lamp indicates the drive status as follows. Lighting green The hard disk drive is installed and powered on.
Page 214: Error Messages
8-6 Troubleshooting ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs in the server, an error message appears on the display unit connected to the server. Error Messages after Power-on Powering on the server automatically starts the self-diagnostic program, POST (Power On Self- Test).
Page 215: Post Error Messages
Troubleshooting 8-7 POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. The following table lists error codes, error messages, and actions to take. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your service representative.
Page 216: Troubleshooting
8-8 Troubleshooting Error Error message Recommended Action code 02D1 System Memory exceeds the CPU's caching limit. Contact your service representative. 02F4 EISA CMOS not write able 02F5 DMA Test Failed 02F6 Software NMI Failed 02F7 Fail-safe Timer NMI Failed 0BB0 SMBIOS –...
Page 217: Beep Codes
Troubleshooting 8-9 Beep Codes If an error occurs during the POST, the server beeps, indicating the type of error. Each number indicates the number of short beeps, and a hyphen indicates a pause. For example, the beep interval 1-2-2-3 indicates 1 beep, pause, 2 beeps, pause, 2 beeps, pause, and 3 beeps notifying that the checksum error occurred on ROM.
Page 218: Solving Problems
If the server still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the on- screen message and contact your service representative. Problems with NEC Express Server No screen display appears and beep occurs. Is the DIMM board installed securely? →...
Page 219 Troubleshooting 8-11 POST fails to complete: Is the DIMM board installed? → At least one DIMM boards are required for operation. Is the memory size large? → The memory check may take a few seconds if the memory size is large. Wait for a while.
Page 220 8-12 Troubleshooting The keyboard or mouse fails to operate: Is the cable properly connected? → Make sure that the cable is connected to the correct connector on the rear of the server. → The keyboard or mouse does not operate if it is connected when the server is powered (not applicable to USB devices).
Page 221 Fail to access the (internal or external) SCSI devices: Is the SCSI device applicable to the server? → Operation of any SCSI device that is not authorized by NEC is not guaranteed. Is the cable connection changed? → See Chapter 10 for cable connection.
Page 222: Problems With Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
8-14 Troubleshooting Problems with Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions There are some cases that an event log is registered as follows when you install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Source: DCOM Category: Error Event ID: 10016 Description: The application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM server application with CLSID {555F3418-D99E- 4E51-800A-6E89CFD8B1D7} to the user {NT AUTHORITY\LOCAL SERVICE} SID {S-1-5-19}.
Page 223: Problems With Windows Server 2003 R2
R2, above-shown event log will be registered. For more details, refer to "Enabling the Hardware Management Feature bundled in Windows Server 2003 R2" on the following site. [NEC Express5800 Web Site] http://www.nec.co.jp/express/download/W2K3_R2 Problems with Windows Server 2003 The system displays the message below and fails to log on.
Page 224: Problems With Windows Server 2003 And Windows 2000
→ Take out the floppy disk and restart the server. Is the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive? → Take out the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and restart the server. Is the OS broken? → Use recovery process to recover the system. (See "Recovery for Windows 2000 System"...
Page 225 Troubleshooting 8-17 The system does not restart automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is adjusted to automatically restarting: → When the system does not restart automatically, restart it manually. The system restarts automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is NOT adjusted to automatically restarting: →...
Page 226: Problems With Nec Expressbuilder
8-18 Troubleshooting Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM, check the following: Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server? → If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot.
Page 227: Problems With Express Setup
Select sharing Microsoft network files and printer. Client : Microsoft network client. Component : SNMP, IIS (Excluding Professional/Windows Server 2003) Application : NEC ESMPRO Agent RAID utility such as Power Console Plus, FastCheck and so on. (If the RAID controller is detected)
Page 228 8-20 Troubleshooting [Complete] does not appear on [Role of Computer] screen. → The [Complete] does not appear if the Setup File that has already been created is loaded. → [Complete] appears only when you first entered the [Role of Computer] screen. Once you go to the next screen from [Role of Computer], the [Complete] will not appear even if you enter [Back] to go back to the [Role of Computer] screen.
Page 229: Problems With Disk Array Configuration
Troubleshooting 8-21 Windows 2000 is started with Network adapter that has not been specified during Express Setup → Windows 2000 will install the recognized Network adapter specified as default value. If you want to modify the specification, it can be done from Control Panel after starting Windows 2000.
Page 230: Problems With Master Control Menu
8-22 Troubleshooting Problems with Master Control Menu The master control menu fails to appear: Is your system Windows NT 4.0 or later, or Windows 95 or later? → The CD-ROM Autorun feature is supported by Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95. The older versions do not automatically start from the CD-ROM.
Page 231: Collect Configuration Information
Troubleshooting 8-23 Collect Configuration Information This section describes on how to collect the information on hardware configuration and inside specification. In order to collect information, "Diagnostic Program" is used. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Point to [Settings] in Start menu, and click [Control Panel].
Page 232: Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information
8-24 Troubleshooting Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information Dr. Watson collects diagnostic information related to application errors. The location to save the information can be specified as you like. For more information, refer to Chapter 5. Memory Dump If an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to acquire necessary information. If you saved the dump to DAT, write down that it is saved as "NTBackup"...
Page 233: Recovery For Windows 2000 System
Troubleshooting 8-25 RECOVERY FOR Windows 2000 SYSTEM If any file necessary for running the OS is damaged, use the following procedures to recover the system. IMPORTANT: After recovering the system, see "Updating the System" in Chapter 5 and be sure to update the system. Also on Windows 2000, you need to update all the drivers after the system update.
Page 234 8-26 Troubleshooting Insert Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive and press Enter. Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter.
Page 235 Troubleshooting 8-27 Repeat steps 4 to 11. The recovery procedure will be started. During the recovery, the missing files and the damaged files are replaced either to the files in C:\ I386 folder of hard disk drive or the files in systemroot\ Repair of the system partition.
Page 236: Off-Line Maintenance Utility
8-28 Troubleshooting OFF-LINE MAINTENANCE UTILITY The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an OS-independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start the OS-dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used. IMPORTANT: The Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for use of your service representative.
Page 237: Features Of Off-Line Maintenance Utility
Without the backup data, the system-specific information and/or configuration may not be restored. Only the authorized personnel is allowed to restore the backup data. Start of Utilities With the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you can start the following utilities installed in the maintenance partition. – System Management * – System Diagnostics –...
Page 238: Resetting The Server
8-30 Troubleshooting RESETTING THE SERVER If the server halts before starting the OS, press and hold Ctrl and Alt and press Delete. This restarts the server. IMPORTANT: Resetting the server clears the DIMM memory and the data in process. To reset the server when it is not frozen, make sure that no processing is in progress.
Page 239: Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server
Use the options and cables approved by NEC. You will be charged by any repair of a malfunction, fault, or defect occurring in a server in which one or more component not approved by NEC are used.
Page 240: Safety Notes
9-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 241: Static Precautions
Upgrading Your Server 9-3 STATIC PRECAUTIONS An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components. Electronic device can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, observe the following information. Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist.
Page 242: Preparing For Installation And Removal
9-4 Upgrading Your Server PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Prepare the installation or removal of a component depending on the following procedure: Shut down the OS or press the POWER/SLEEP switch to turn off the power of the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.) Pull out the power cord from the AC inlet on the server.
Page 243: Installation Or Removal Procedure
Upgrading Your Server 9-5 INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL PROCEDURE Install or remove a component from the server in the following procedure. Left Side Cover The left side cover should be removed to access to built-in devices in the server. CAUTION The qualified service representative can only install or remove the components described in this subsection.
Page 244 9-6 Upgrading Your Server Lay the server so that its right cover faces the floor. Remove the two screws from the rear of the server. Screws Hold the left side cover securely to remove it.
Page 245: Upgrading Your Server
Upgrading Your Server 9-7 Installation The side cover can be installed in the reverse procedure of the removal. Make sure that the hooks on the side cover are inserted into the frame holes of the server certainly. When you install the cover by sliding the cover toward the front of the server, also make sure that the hooks on the front side are engaged with the frame of the server.
Page 246: Front Mask
9-8 Upgrading Your Server Front Mask The front mask must be removed to install or remove the hard disk drive and 5.25-inch device. CAUTION The qualified service representative can only install or remove the components described in this subsection. To avoid personal injury or electrical shock, contact your service representative when your need to install/remove the internal components.
Page 247 Upgrading Your Server 9-9 Remove the front mask to the right to release the tabs on the front mask from the chassis. Installation The front mask can be installed in the reverse order of the removal. Insert the four tabs at the right end of the front mask into the holes on the front of the server, push the left end of the front mask to the server, and lock the mask with the release tabs.
Page 248: 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive
IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disk drive that is not authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party's hard drive may cause a failure in the server as well as the hard disk drive. Repair of any failure or damage in the server caused by such a hard disk drive will be charged.
Page 249 Upgrading Your Server 9-11 Installation Follow the procedure as described below to install 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Configure the operation mode of hard disk drives according to the manual supplied with the hard disk drive. SCSI hard disk drive Hard Disk Drive SCSI ID Bay to Install First hard disk drive...
Page 250 9-12 Upgrading Your Server Remove the left side cover according to the section "Front Mask" described earlier in this chapter and open the front mask. Disconnect the interface cable and power cord from the hard disk drive if connected. Remove two screws on the front panel securing the hard disk drive carrier. Hold the lever and pull out the hard disk drive carrier.
Page 251 Upgrading Your Server 9-13 Place the removed hard disk drive on a flat and rigid place, and put the hard disk drive carrier over it. Align the screw holes of the hard disk drive with those of the hard disk drive bay and secure the hard disk drive with four screws (two each for right and left sides).
Page 252 9-14 Upgrading Your Server Provide the cable connections. See Chapter 10 for cable connections. NOTES: If caps are put on the SCSI interface and/or power cables, remove them. (Save the removed caps carefully.) Put the mating caps on the unused power connectors and bundle the cables with a repeat tie. Locate the termination resistor at the end of the SCSI cable of the SCSI hard disk drive so that it may not be an obstacle.
Page 253 Upgrading Your Server 9-15 Removal Follow the procedure as described below to remove 3.5-inch hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the removed hard disk drive to any third parties.
Page 254: Pci Board
9-16 Upgrading Your Server PCI Board The server is equipped with six slots for installing PCI boards. IMPORTANT: Any PCI board is easily affected by static electricity. Handle a PCI board after making your body contact with a metallic frame section of the server to discharge the static electricity on your body.
Page 255 Upgrading Your Server 9-17 Slots to install the PCI board PCI Slot Product name 64-bit / PCIe PCIe 32-bit / 133MHz 33MHz N code Note Slot size Full-height Voltage 3.3V x8 socket Available board size Short – Long N8103-65F SCSI controller –...
Page 256 9-18 Upgrading Your Server Installation Considerations for RAID Controller Described below must be considered when installing any of the RAID controller listed below. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the RAID controller. – N8103-89 SATA Disk array controller –...
Page 257 Upgrading Your Server 9-19 N8103-89 Black N8103-80F Black NOTE: Use an appropriate RAID configuration utility to configure the RAID.
Page 258 9-20 Upgrading Your Server Installation Consideration for SCSI Controller Described below must be considered when installing N8103-56F/65F/75F SCSI controller and using the SCSI hard disk drives as internal hard disk drives. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the SCSI controller. Prepare the hard disk drives (up to 3 drives) and cables appropriate to SCSI controller to be installed.
Page 259 Upgrading Your Server 9-21 N8103-75F Red cable Black cable N8103-95 Black pin Red pin Red cable Black cable After the installation, set the transfer rate of the board, those of the devices connected to the board, and other parameters by using the SCSI BIOS utility of the SCSI controller. Refer to the document coming with the board for the details of the settings and the procedures.
Page 260 9-22 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install the board to be connected to the PCI board slot depending on the following procedure. Refer to the manual provided with the board. Before the installation, set the switches and jumpers on the installed board appropriately referring to the manual provided with the board, if necessary.
Page 261 Upgrading Your Server 9-23 Make the component side of the board face the bottom of the server, put the rear panel of the board on the frame spring securely, and push the board fully so that the board connection port is certainly connected to the slot. For a long-sized board, align the board with the groove of the guide rail on the front of the server and then connect the board to the slot.
Page 262 9-24 Upgrading Your Server Setting after installation Depending on the type of the installed board, some settings of the server must be modified by using the proper utility (such as the BIOS Setup Utility or the setup utility installed in the board) after the installation.
Page 263: Dimm
DIMM on a desk directly. See "Static Precautions" for details of the static electricity. Do not use any DIMM not approved by NEC. If an unapproved third party's DIMM is installed in the server, not only the DIMM but also the server itself may be defected.
Page 264 9-26 Upgrading Your Server Installation Order and Notes Single channel memory configuration Install DIMMs one by one in the ascending order of DIMM slot numbers. Dual channel memory configuration To activate the dual channel mode, the following conditions must be met: –...
Page 265 Upgrading Your Server 9-27 Installation Install a DIMM in the following procedure. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover as described earlier in this chapter. Firmly hold the server with your both hands so that its left side faces upward, and bring it down slowly and gently.
Page 266 Remove the DIMM depending on the following procedure. NOTES: To remove the defected DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to identify the DIMM socket (group) in which the defected DIMM is installed. The server needs at least one DIMM installed to operate.
Page 267: File Device
Upgrading Your Server 9-29 File Device CAUTION The qualified service representative can only install or remove the components described in this subsection. To avoid personal injury or electrical shock, contact your service representative when your need to install/remove the internal components.
Page 268: Standard Configuration
9-30 Upgrading Your Server [Standard configuration] Additional slot 2 5.25-inch Additional device bay slot 1 File bay CD-ROM drive [Hard disk drive device installing kit installed] Hard disk drive device installing File bay CD-ROM drive...
Page 269 Upgrading Your Server 9-31 Installation Install a file device in the following procedure. Explanations are for factory-installed file bay. Explanation specific for hard disk drive installing kit is also described. SCSI Device Provide the proper setting for the device. See the table below for the settings of the devices which can be installed in the device bay. Device Setting SCSI device...
Page 270 9-32 Upgrading Your Server Secure the device to be installed to the rail with two screws provided with the device. Slowly insert the device into additional slot 1 with the release tabs on both sides of the file bay pushed. Push the file bay until a click occurs to lock it.
Page 271 Upgrading Your Server 9-33 Connect the interface and power cables to the 5.25-inch device installed from one side of the server. See Chapter 10 for details. NOTE: Connect the interface cable of the floppy disk drive so that the end with the red line indicating pin 1 faces the mother board. CD-ROM drive FRONT REAR...
Page 272 9-34 Upgrading Your Server IDE Device Provide the proper setting for the device. See the table below for the settings of the devices which can be installed in the device bay. Device Setting IDE device Termination resistance: OFF See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover and front mask as described earlier in this chapter.
Page 273 Upgrading Your Server 9-35 Slowly insert the device into the slot from where the CD-ROM drive has been removed with the release table on both sides of the device. Push the device until a click occurs to lock it. Remove the two screws from dummy cover of the additional slot 1 to remove the dummy cover.
Page 274 9-36 Upgrading Your Server Slowly insert the CD-ROM drive into additional slot 1 with the release tabls on both sides of the drive. Push the drive until a click occurs to lock it. Connect the interface and power cables to the 5.25-inch device installed from one side of the server.
Page 275 Upgrading Your Server 9-37 Assemble the server. Set the parameters including the transfer rate using the BIOS utility of the IDE controller. Refer to the manual provided with the IDE controller for details. Install the device driver for the installed device. Refer to the manual provided with the device for details.
Page 276: Additional Hdd Cage
9-38 Upgrading Your Server Additional HDD Cage CAUTION The qualified service representative can only install or remove the components described in this subsection. To avoid personal injury or electrical shock, contact your service representative when your need to install/remove the internal components.
Page 277 Upgrading Your Server 9-39 Remove two screws on the front panel securing the hard disk drive bay. Hold the lever and pull out the hard disk drive carrier. Pull out the remaining three hard disk drive carrier in the same manner. Hold the HDD cage and insert it slowly into the server as shown in the figure below.
Page 278 9-40 Upgrading Your Server Secure the HDD cage to the server with four screws removed in steps 4 to 6. IMPORTANT: Carefully keep the removed drive carriers or screws for future use. NOTE: The location of screw holes depends on the cage. Install the HDD cage properly according to the figure.
Page 279 Upgrading Your Server 9-41 Fold the four stabilizers at the bottom of the server toward inside. Lay the server so that its right cover faces the floor. Lay the server slowly and gently. Make sure that the disk array controller is installed in the server. If not, install it. NOTE: See Chapter 5 for installing the disk array controller.
Page 280 9-42 Upgrading Your Server Connect the SATA cable provided with the HDD cage, I2C cable provided with the server, and power cable provided with the disk array controller as shown in the figure below. SATA cable Power cable (2-pin connector) I2C cable (4-pin connector) Fix the SATA cable as shown in the figure below.
Page 281 Upgrading Your Server 9-43 Connect the SATA cable to the RAID board (SATA). A label indicating a channel number of destination port is attached to SATA cable. Connect the SATA cable to the port (connector) having the same number as that of SATA cable.
Page 282 After the hard disk drive is fully inserted into the cage, close the lever to fix the drive. (A click occurs when it is locked.) IMPORTANT: Use the hard disk drive that is authorized by NEC. Consult with your service representative for available hard disk drive. NOTE: Make sure of the orientation of the hard disk drive tray before inserting the drive.
Page 283: Remote Management Card (Rmc)
Monitors temperature, voltage and cooling fans Remote server management (e.g., resetting the server, power on/off, monitoring System Event Log (SEL)) through networks (LAN or WAN) by NEC DianaScope. Improvement of server management, monitoring, and error notification by NEC ESMPRO IMPORTANT: The RMC is extremely sensitive to static electricity.
Page 284 9-46 Upgrading Your Server Installation Follow these steps to install the RMC. See section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Adhere the shock absorbers to the back of the RMC. Stack the two shock absorber, and adhere them. Insert the RMC into the RMC connector.
Page 285 Reboot the server and run NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to save system information. Refer to Chapter 3 or 6 for details. Override installation of NEC ESMPRO Agent if installed. To collect the system information and event log from the management PC, NEC ESMPRO Agent must be installed in the server.
Page 286 This setting is required to change the hardware configuration data. See Chapter 4 for details. Override installation of NEC ESMPRO Agent if installed. To collect the system information and event log from the management PC, NEC ESMPRO Agent must be installed in the server.
Page 287: Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams
Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams Internal cable connections of the server are shown below. NOTE: See Chapter 2 for detail connector locations on the mother board.
Page 288: Interface Cables
10-2 Internal Cabling Diagrams INTERFACE CABLES This section describes the connections of the interface cables. Addition of Hard Disk Drive The connection required when a hard disk drive is added is described below. Installation of SATA Disks If the serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives are added, connect the cables as shown in the figure below. Fill the drive bay with the hard disk drives from the bottom to top bay.
Page 289: Internal Cabling Diagrams
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-3 Installation of SCSI Disks If SCSI hard disk drives are added, connect the cables as shown in the figure below (the number of connectors varies depending on the type of the SCSI cable). Install the hard disk drives in the order of SCSI ID0, ID1, and ID2 from bottom to top.
Page 290: Connection Of Disk Array Controller N8103-89 (Sata)
10-4 Internal Cabling Diagrams Connection of Disk Array Controller N8103-89 (SATA) If serial ATA (SATA) disk drives are installed, the disk array controller (SATA) can be connected to the server. The disk array controller (SATA) is an optional PCI RAID board provided to improve the data reliability.
Page 291 Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-5 To build a disk array, at least two hard disk drives are required. Use the SATA cables provided with the disk array controller (SATA) for the connection. Remove the cables connected to the hard disk drives and save them for future use. IMPORTANT: Use hard disk drives with the same capacity and performance.
Page 292: Connection Of Disk Array Controller N8103-80 (Scsi)
10-6 Internal Cabling Diagrams Connection of Disk Array Controller N8103-80 (SCSI) If SCSI hard disk drives are installed, the disk array controller (SCSI) can be connected to the server. The internal hard disk drives can be subject to the disk array configuration. The supported RAID configuration includes RAID0 (striping), RAID1 (mirroring), and RAID5 (striping + parity).
Page 293 Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-7 IMPORTANT: Because data is read from or written to four hard disk drives concurrently, the disk access performance is lower than that of the configuration using only a single disk. Because the parity data is saved, the logical capacity is a little lower than the total capacity of the four hard disk drives.
Page 294 10-8 Internal Cabling Diagrams [Optional file bay installed] Power 1st hard disk drive supply Hard disk drive 2nd hard disk drive device expansion kit 3rd hard disk drive CD-ROM drive Mother board Floppy disk drive SCSI Unused controller Unused Unused Unused Floppy disk connector...
Page 295: Connection Of 5.25-Inch Device
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-9 Connection of 5.25-inch Device The 5.25-inch device bay can be equipped with a single device, or a SCSI device or an IDE device such as DVD-RAM. Installation of SCSI Device If SCSI hard disk drives are installed, the SCSI controller built in the server can be connected to the SCSI device through the hard disk drives.
Page 296 10-10 Internal Cabling Diagrams If SCSI hard disk drives are installed and the SCSI device is desired to be controlled by a controller other than that for the hard disk drives, the optional SCSI controller and internal SCSI cable are required.
Page 297 Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-11 Installation of IDE Device Use the separately-priced IDE controller and the IDE cable for the connection. [Standard configuration] SATA Power supply 5.25-inch device bay CD-ROM drive IDE device Mother board 3.5-inch device bay Floppy disk drive Fourth hard disk drive Third hard disk drive Second hard disk drive...
Page 298: Power Cables
10-12 Internal Cabling Diagrams POWER CABLES An example of the power cable connection is shown in the figure below. The server only uses the power cables shown here. [Standard configuration] SATA Power Option device supply Option device CD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive Mother board Power cable SCSI...
Page 299 Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-13 [Additional HDD cage connected] SATA Power Option device supply CD-ROM drive Option device Floppy disk drive Additional P8 and P9 HDD cage Mother board * Unused connector Power cable [Optional 5-inch file device bay installed] SCSI Power Hard disk drive supply...
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Page 301: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications EXP200 : NEC Express5800/110Ej Item N8100-1072F N8100-1073F N8100-1074F Type Intel Pentium 4 processor Intel Pentium D processor Clock 3GHz/1MB 3.80GHz/2MB 3.20GHz/1MB×2 Number of processors Maximum Chipset Intel E7230 Memory Standard 512 MB (512 MB × 1) Maximum 8 GB (2 GB ×...
Page 302 A-2 Specifications EXP200 : NEC Express5800/110Ej Item N8100-1164F N8100-1165F N8100-1166F Type Intel Pentium 4 processor Intel Pentium D processor Clock 3GHz/2MB 3.60GHz/2MB 3.40GHz/2MB×2 Number of processors Maximum Chipset Intel E7230 Memory Standard 512 MB (512 MB × 1) Maximum 8 GB (2 GB × 4, the standard DIMM must be replaced.)
Page 303 Specifications A-3 EXP200 : NEC Express5800/110Ej Item N8100-1201F N8100-1202F N8100-1203F Type Intel Pentium 4 processor Intel Pentium D processor Clock 3GHz/2MB 3.60GHz/2MB 3.60GHz/2MB×2 Number of processors Maximum Chipset Intel E7230 Memory Standard 512 MB (512 MB × 1) Maximum 8 GB (2 GB × 4, the standard DIMM must be replaced.)
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Page 305: Appendix B Other Precautions
Server Management Software The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM that comes with the server contains the NEC ESMPRO utility. NEC recommends that you should install the NEC ESMPRO for effective use of the reliability enhancement features of the server. Floppy Disk The following describes use of the floppy disk.
Page 306 B-2 Other Precautions Notes on use The floppy disk is an important data storage media with delicate structure and requires care. Keep the following notes in mind to use it: Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive gently as far as it goes. Attach the label to the correct position.
Page 307 The floppy disk is a very delicate storage media. Dust or thermal changes, as well as operator's misconduct or sever failures, may cause loss of data. To avoid loss of data, NEC recommends that you should make a back-up copy of your valuable data on a regular...
Page 308: Cd-Rom
Three-generation data management NEC recommends that you should employ three-generation data management for data storage. Three-generation data management uses three cartridge tapes: A, B, and C. You save data to tape A on the first day, tape B on the second day, tape C on the third day, tape A on the forth day, and so on.
Page 309: Keyboard
Other Precautions B-5 This enables you, for example, to use tape B to restore the data when tape C makes a read error. Also when both tapes B and C make a read error, you can restore your valuable data by using the data stored in tape A.
Page 310: Mouse
B-6 Other Precautions Mouse Like the keyboard, the mouse is a device to instruct your computer. Many OS's and application software require the mouse for operation. NOTE: Functions assigned to the mouse buttons vary depending on the software. For details, refer to the manual provided with the software.
Page 311: Appendix C Irq And I/O Port Address
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address The factory-set interrupt requests and I/O port addresses are listed below. Find an appropriate one to install an optional device. Interrupt Request The factory-set IRQs are assigned as follows: Peripheral Device (Controller) Peripheral Device (Controller) System timer Real-time clock Keyboard...
Page 312 C-2 IRQ and I/O Port Address I/O Port Address The factory-set I/O port addresses for the server are assigned as follows: Address Chip in Use 00 – CF7 DMA1 controller 20 – 21 Interrupt controller 1 40 – 43, 50 – 53 Timer 1 Keyboard/mouse System speaker...
Page 313: Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself. Updating System If you change the configuration of the system, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system.
Page 314: Re-Installing To The Hard Disk Which Has Been Upgraded To Dynamic Disk
D-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Re-installing to the Hard Disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk If you want to leave the existing partition when installing the system on the hard disk upgraded to Dynamic Disk, note the following issue: Do not select the partition that OS had been installed as the partition to install the OS newly.
Page 315: Partition Size
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-3 Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 4100MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.5...
Page 316: Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
Create from the menu which appears when running NEC Express5800 Server with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later.
Page 317 Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Run the operating system. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Master Control Menu] will appear. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click [Make OEM-DISK] and then [for Windows Server 2003 x64].
Page 318: Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Clean Installation
Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. A list of mass storage devices is displayed.
Page 319 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-7 Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – MegaRAID SCSI 320-1 RAID Controller Driver (When N8103-80F board is installed.) – Adaptec SATA driver for Windows XP/2003 x64 Edition (When Adaptec HostRAID (S-ATA) is installed.) Continue performing tasks according to the subsequent messages that appear.
Page 320: Reinstallation To Multiple Logical Drives
D-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Reinstallation to Multiple Logical Drives This subsection describes the procedure for reinstalling the operation system if the multiple logical drives exist. Before Re-installing the Operation System Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. Re-installing the Operation System Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual.
Page 321 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-9 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management].
Page 322: Updating The System
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu is automatically appeared on the screen. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click on [Update NEC Express5800 system] section. Continue your work for system update as the following message.
Page 323: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 324: Network Driver
D-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 325: Re-Install The Network Driver
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-13 You can operate the process on the property dialog box for local area network which can be appeared from [Network and Dial-up Connection]. NOTE: We recommend you to add [Network Monitor] at [Adding Services].
Page 326: Graphics Accelerator Driver
Run "SETUP.EXE" in the following directory. <CD-ROM Drive Letter>:\WINNT\W2K3AMD\VIDEO\SETUP.EXE. Follow the message to continue the installation. If the dialog message "Digital Signature could not been found." appears, select [Yes] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, and restart the system.
Page 327: Optional Network Board Driver
If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-112/103/113/111/86), the network driver will be installed automatically. Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-86/111), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
Page 328: Installing Scsi Controller Driver (N8103-56/95
Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-56/95) The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically. Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 329: Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003
You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself. Updating System If you change the configuration of the system, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system.
Page 330: Re-Installing To The Hard Disk Which Has Been Upgraded To Dynamic Disk
E-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 Re-installing to the Hard Disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk If you want to leave the existing partition when installing the system on the hard disk upgraded to Dynamic Disk, note the following issue: Do not select the partition that OS had been installed as the partition to install the OS newly.
Page 331: Partition Size
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-3 Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 2900MB (Only Windows Server 2003)
Page 332: Installing Windows Server 2003
If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later.
Page 333 Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Run the operating system. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Master Control Menu] will appear. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click [Make OEM-DISK] and then [for Windows Server 2003].
Page 334: Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation
Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. A list of mass storage devices is displayed.
Page 335 Installing Windows Server 2003 E-7 Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – INITIO INI-A10XU2W SCSI Host Adapter (When N8103-65F board is installed.) – Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (Win XP/Server 2003 IA-32) (When N8103-75 board is installed.) – LSI MEGARAID Products for Windows 2003 (x86) (When N8103-80F board is installed.) –...
Page 336 E-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 Insert Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 DISC 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Confirm the parameters and click [OK]. When the installation has completed, remove Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 DISC 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, and restart the system. When the installation has completed, be sure to execute the tasks described in "Driver Installation and Advanced Settings"...
Page 337: Upgrade Installation
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-9 Upgrade Installation Procedures below upgrade the installed Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003. IMPORTANT: It is not the procedure of upgrade installation to Windows Server 2003 R2 from Windows Server 2003. Please refer to [About the upgrade to Windows Server 2003 R2] for details.
Page 338 E-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 When the following message is displayed, press S. Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices. The following message is displayed.
Page 339 Installing Windows Server 2003 E-11 When Windows Server 2003 R2 has been installed, the [Windows setup] screen will be displayed after logged on to the system. IMPORTANT: In this case, the [Windows setup] screen may not be displayed. Be sure to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 DISC 2 according to the following procedures.
Page 340: Reinstallation To Multiple Logical Drives
E-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical Drives This subsection describes the procedure for reinstalling the operation system if the multiple logical drives exist. Before Re-installing the Operation System Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. Re-installing the Operation System Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual.
Page 341 Installing Windows Server 2003 E-13 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management].
Page 342: Updating The System
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu is automatically appeared on the screen. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click on [Update NEC Express5800 system] section. Continue your work for system update as the following message.
Page 343: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 344: Network Driver
E-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 345: Re-Install The Network Driver
Run "SETUP.EXE" in the following directory. <CD-ROM Drive Letter>:\WINNT\DOTNET\VIDEO\SETUP.EXE. Follow the message to continue the installation. If the dialog message "Digital Signature could not been found." appears, select [Yes] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, and restart the system.
Page 346: Installing Scsi Controller Driver (N8103-65F
E-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-65F) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-65F), install it according to the following procedure: Start [Device Manager] from [Start] menu → [Control Panel] → [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. Double-click the SCSI Controller driver which Device Manager lists as unknown device. Click [Update Driver].
Page 347: Installing Scsi Controller Driver (N8103-75
<In the case of use of Windows Server 2003 SevicePack1 or Windows Server 2003 R2> If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 348: Installing Raid Controller Driver (N8103-80F
Select the "Search for the best driver in these locations." and check the "Search removable media [floppy, CD-ROM...]" check box. Insert "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" into the floppy disk drive, and click [Next]. Copying of the driver is completed, and the [Completing the Hardware Update Wizard] dialog box below appears.
Page 349: About Windows Activation
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-21 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003. Windows activation process is as follows. NOTE: When you use Windows Server 2003 R2, activation process is not needed. Click [Run] on [Start] menu.
Page 350: Setting For Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information
E-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 The following screen is displayed. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message. SETTING FOR COLLECTING MEMORY DUMP (DEBUG INFORMATION) Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Page 351: Appendix F Installing Windows 2000
You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself. Updating System If you change the configuration of the system, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system.
Page 352: Re-Installing To The Hard Disk Which Has Been Upgraded To Dynamic Disk
F-2 Installing Windows 2000 Re-installing to the Hard Disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk If you want to leave the existing partition when installing the system on the hard disk upgraded to Dynamic Disk, note the following issue: Do not select the partition that OS had been installed as the partition to install the OS newly.
Page 353: Partition Size
Installing Windows 2000 F-3 Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 1000MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.5 Dump file Size...
Page 354: Installing Windows 2000
Create from the menu which appears when running NEC Express5800 Server with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later.
Page 355 Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Run the operating system. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Master Control Menu] will appear. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click [Make OEM-DISK] and then [for Windows 2000].
Page 356: Windows 2000 Clean Installation
Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. A list of mass storage devices is displayed.
Page 357: Reinstallation To Multiple Logical Drives
Installing Windows 2000 F-7 Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – INITIO INI-A10XU2W SCSI Host Adapter (When N8103-65F board is installed.) – LSI MEGARAID Products for Windows 2000 (When N8103-80F board is installed.) – Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (WinXP/Server 2003 IA-32) (When N8103-75 board is installed.) –...
Page 358 F-8 Installing Windows 2000 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management].
Page 359: Updating The System - Installing Service Pack
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu is automatically appeared on the screen. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click on [Update NEC Express5800 system] section. Continue your work for system update as the following message.
Page 360: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click Start menu, point to [Program], [Accessory] and click [Explorer]. Run "DXSETUP.EXE" in the following directory.
Page 361: Network Driver
Installing Windows 2000 F-11 Network Driver [When PROSet is not installed] Click Start menu and click [Network and Dial-Up Connection]. The [Network and Dial-Up Connection] dialog box appears. Right-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties] from pop-up menu. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. Click [Configure].
Page 362: Re-Install The Network Driver
F-12 Installing Windows 2000 Re-install the Network Driver After installing OS and deleting the network drivers, if you want to re-install the network drivers, follow the procedure below. Restart OS and logon to your system. [Upgrade Device Driver Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next].
Page 363: Graphics Accelerator Driver
Follow the message to continue the installation. If the dialog message "Digital Signature could not been found." appears, select [Yes] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, and restart the system. USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver is pre-installed. When restoring the system or re-installing the system, the driver is...
Page 364: Installing Scsi Controller Driver (N8103-65F/75
If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-95), install it according to the User's Guide that comes with N8103-95. Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-56) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-56), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 365: Installing Raid Controller Driver (N8103-80F
(Recommended)], and click [Next]. When the [Locate Driver Files] dialog box appears, select [Floppy disk drives], insert "Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" into the floppy disk drive, and click [Next]. When the [Driver Files Search Results] dialog box appears, click [Next].
Page 366: Setting For Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information
F-16 Installing Windows 2000 SETTING FOR COLLECTING MEMORY DUMP (DEBUG INFORMATION) Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Page 367: Appendix G Product Configuration Record Table
Appendix G Product Configuration Record Table Use this table for information about setup and system environment change. Hardware Main Unit Model name Serial No. Date Installed Clock Serial No. Date Installed Memory Size Serial No. Date Installed Size Serial No. Date Installed Size Serial No.
Page 368 G-2 Product Configuration Record Table 5.25-inch Device Slot 1 Size Capacity Serial No. Model name Type number Date Installed Slot 2 (standard Size Capacity Serial No. ATAPI CD-ROM Model name Type number Date Installed drive) 3.5-inch Device Slot 1 Size Capacity Serial No.
Page 369: Software
Product Configuration Record Table G-3 Software Firmware version Name: Version: Application of RUR media Apply Name: Version: File system HPFS NTFS Others ( Bundled software installed Licensed software installed Application running when a failure occurred Remarks...
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NEC EXP200 User Manual

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

Chapter 2 General Description

Chapter 3 Setting up Your Server

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Other Precautions

Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address

Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions

Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003

Appendix F Installing Windows 2000

Appendix G Product Configuration Record Table

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