This chapter describes the Power-On Self Test (POST) and system configuration utilities. Table 3-1 briefly describes the utilities and refers to the page where the information can be found.
Table 3-1. Configuration Utilities
Utility | Description and brief procedure | Page |
|---|---|---|
BIOS Setup | If the system does not have a diskette drive, or the drive is disabled or misconfigured, use Setup to enable it. Or, you can move the CMOS jumper on the system board from the default setting (Protect CMOS memory) to the Clear setting; this will allow most system configurations to boot. For the procedure to do this, see the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide. |
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Changing Boot Device Priority | Use to change the boot device priority temporarily or permanently. | “Changing the Boot Device Priority Temporarily”
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SCSISelect Utility | Use to configure the SCSI controllers in the system. | “Running the SCSISelect Utility”
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Adaptec SCSI Utility | Use to configure or view the settings of the SCSI host adapters and onboard SCSI devices in the system. | “Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI Adapter”
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Server Setup Utility (SSU) | Use for extended system configuration of onboard resources and add-in boards, viewing the system event log (SEL), setting boot device priority, or setting system security options. The SSU can be run from either the configuration software CD or from a set of bootable diskettes. You can create the diskettes from the CD. Information entered via the SSU overrides information entered via Setup. | “Using the System Setup Utility (SSU)”
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FRUSDR Load Utility | Use to update the Field Replacement Unit (FRU), Sensor Data Record (SDR), and Desktop Management Interface (DMI) flash components. |
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BIOS Update Utility | Use to update the BIOS or recover from a corrupted BIOS update. |
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Firmware Update Utility | Use to update BMC flash ROM. | “Using the Firmware Update Utility”
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Table 3-2 shows the key combinations used to perform certain operations.
To do this: | Press these keys |
|---|---|
Clear memory and reload the operating system—this is a system reset. | <Ctrl+Alt+Del> |
Secure your system immediately. | <Ctrl+Alt>+hot key (Set your hot key combination using the SSU or Setup.) |
Enter the Adaptec SCSI Utility during BIOS POST. | <Ctrl+A> |
Enter BIOS Setup during BIOS POST. | F2 |
Abort memory test during BIOS POST. | Esc (Press while BIOS is updating memory size on screen.) |
Each time you turn on the system, the BIOS begins execution of the Power-On Self Test (POST). POST discovers, configures, and tests the processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. The length of time needed to test memory depends on the amount of memory installed. POST is stored in flash memory.
Turn on your video monitor and system. After a few seconds, POST begins to run and a splash screen is displayed.
While the splash screen is displayed, you can either:
Press <F2> to enter the BIOS Setup (see “Using BIOS Setup”)
OR
press <Esc> to change the boot device priority for this boot only (see “Changing the Boot Device Priority Temporarily”).
After pressing <F2> or <Esc> during POST, you can press <Ctrl+A> to run the SCSISelect Utility. For more information, see “Running the SCSISelect Utility”.
If you do not press <F2> or <Esc> and do not have a device with an operating system loaded, the boot process continues and the system beeps once. The following message is displayed:
Operating System not found
At this time, pressing any key causes the system to attempt a reboot. The system searches all removable devices in the order defined by the boot priority.
If you want to boot from a hard drive loaded with an operating system, make sure that the hard drive is installed and push the Reset button on the front panel.
This section describes the BIOS Setup options. Use Setup to change the system configuration defaults. You can run Setup with or without an operating system being present. Setup stores most of the configuration values in battery-backed CMOS; the rest of the values are stored in flash memory. The values take effect when the system is booted. POST uses these values to configure the hardware; if the values and the actual hardware do not agree, POST generates an error message. You must then run Setup to specify the correct configuration.
Run Setup: Run Setup to modify any standard PC-AT baseboard feature such as:
Select diskette drive
Select parallel port
Select serial port
Set time/date (to be stored in RTC)
Configure hard drive(s)
Specify boot device sequence
Enable SCSI BIOS
Run SSU, not Setup: Run the SSU instead of Setup to do the following:
Enter or change information about a board
Alter system resources (for example, interrupts, memory addresses, I/O assignments) to user-selected choices instead of choices selected by the BIOS resource manager
Setup can be entered under several conditions:
When you turn on the system, after POST completes the memory test.
When you reboot the system by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Del> while at the DOS operating system prompt.
When you have moved the CMOS jumper on the baseboard to the “Clear CMOS” position (enabled); for a step-by-step procedure, see the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide.
In the preceding three conditions, the following prompt is displayed:
Press <F2> to enter SETUP
In a fourth condition, when CMOS/NVRAM has been corrupted, the following prompts are displayed, but not the <F2> prompt:
Warning: cmos checksum invalid
Warning: cmos time and date not set
In this condition, the BIOS loads default values for CMOS and attempts to boot.
Setup has six major menus and several submenus:
Main Menu
Primary IDE Master and Slave Adapters
Processor Settings Information
Advanced Menu
PCI Configuration
Embedded Video Controller
Embedded Legacy SCSI
Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI
Embedded NIC
PCI Devices, Slots 1 - 8
Hot-Plug PCI Control
Integrated Peripheral Configuration
Advanced Chipset Control
Security Menu
Passwords
Lockout Features
Server Menu
System Management
Console Redirection
EMP Configuration
PEP Management
Boot Menu
Boot Device Priority
Hard Drive
Removable Devices Selections
Exit Menu
Table 3-3 shows the keys used to navigate through the Setup menus and submenus.
To: | Press: |
|---|---|
Get general help | <F1> or <Alt+H> |
Move between menus | ¨ Ĉ |
Go to the previous item | \xad \xad ↑ |
Go to the next Item | Ĝ |
Change the value of an item | + or - |
Select an item or display a submenu | <Enter> |
Leave a submenu or exit Setup | <Esc> |
Reset to Setup defaults | <F9> |
Save and exit Setup | <F10> |
See Table 3-4 if an option is shown but you cannot select or move the option.
When you see this: | What it means: |
|---|---|
On screen, an option is shown but you cannot select it or move to that field. | You cannot change or configure the option in that menu screen for one of the following reasons: The option is auto-configured or auto-detected. You must use a different Setup screen to change it. You must use the SSU. |
On screen, the phrase Press Enter appears next to the option. | Press <Enter> to display a submenu that is either a separate full-screen menu or a pop-up menu with one or more choices. |
The rest of this section lists the features that display on screen after you press <F2> to enter Setup. Not all of the option choices are described, because (1) a few are not user-selectable but are displayed for your information, and (2) many of the choices are relatively self-explanatory.
Table 3-5 lists the selections you can make on the Main Menu itself. Use the submenus for other selections. Default values are in bold.
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
System Time | HH:MM:SS | Sets the system time. |
System Date | MM/DD/YYYY | Sets the system date. |
Legacy Diskette A: | Disabled 1.44/1.25 MB 3.5 in. 2.88 MB 3.5 in. | Selects the diskette type. |
Legacy Diskette B: | Disabled 1.44/1.25 MB 3.5 in. 2.88 MB 3.5 in. | Selects the diskette type. |
Primary IDE Master | N/A | Enters submenu. |
Primary IDE Slave | N/A | Enters submenu. |
Processor Settings | N/A | Enters submenu. |
Language | English (US) French Spanish German Italian Japanese (Kanji) | Selects which language BIOS displays.
NOTE: Serial redirection does not work with Kanji. |
In the following table, the features other than “Type” appear only for Type Auto if a drive is detected.
Table 3-6. Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Type | User Auto CD-ROM ATAPI Removable | User allows the manual entry of all fields described below. Auto allows the system to attempt auto-detection of the drive type. CD-ROM allows the manual entry of fields described below. |
Multi-Sector Transfers | Disabled 2, 4, 8, or 16 sectors | Determines the number of sectors per block for multisector transfers. For Type Auto, this field is informational only. |
LBA Mode Control | Disabled Enabled | For Type Auto, this field is informational only. |
32 Bit I/O | Disabled Enabled | Enabling allows 32-bit IDE data transfers. For Type Auto, this field is informational only. |
Transfer Mode | Standard Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 3/DMA 1 Fast PIO 4/DMA 2 | Selects the method for moving data to and from the drive. For Type Auto, this field is informational only. |
Ultra DMA Mode | Disabled Enabled | For use with Ultra DMA drives. Ultra DMA is disabled by default to work around a chipset erratum. For Type Auto, this field is informational only. |
Table 3-7. Processor Settings Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Processor Retest | No Yes | Select yes for the BIOS to clear historical processor status and retest all processors on the next boot. |
Processor Serial Number | Enabled Disabled | If enabled, the system records the serial number of each processor. |
Memory Cache | Enabled Disabled | Controls cacheability. For debugging purposes only. |
Measured Processor Speed | N/A | Reports the speed of Processor 1. |
Processor 1 CPU ID | N/A | Reports Stepping for Processor 1. |
Processor 1 L2 Cache Size | N/A | Reports L2 Cache Size for Processor 1. This feature is hidden if processor 1 is absent or disabled. |
Processor 2 CPU ID | N/A | Reports Stepping for Processor 2. |
Processor 2 L2 Cache Size | N/A | Reports L2 Cache Size for Processor 2. This feature is hidden if processor 2 is absent or disabled. |
Processor 3 CPU ID | N/A | Reports Stepping for Processor 3. |
Processor 3 L2 Cache Size | N/A | Reports L2 Cache Size for Processor 3. This feature is hidden if processor 3 is absent or disabled. |
Processor 4 CPU ID | N/A | Reports Stepping for Processor 4. |
Processor 4 L2 Cache Size | N/A | Reports L2 Cache Size for Processor 4. This feature is hidden if processor 4 is absent or disabled. |
You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu itself. See the following submenu tables for information on a particular submenu.
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
PCI Configuration | N/A | Enters submenu. |
Integrated Peripheral Configuration | N/A | Enters submenu. |
Advanced Chipset Control | N/A | Enters submenu. |
Reset Configuration Data | No Yes | Select Yes to clear the system configuration data during next boot. System automatically resets to No in next boot. |
Enable Sleep Button | Yes No | If Yes, the ACPI sleep button is activated. |
System Wake-up Feature | Enabled Disabled | If enabled, the system will be powered up upon receiving a LAN wake-up event, ring on COM1/COM2, or PME interrupt from a PCI board. |
Delay on Option ROMs | Enabled Disabled | Enables a short delay after an Option ROM scan. |
Table 3-9. Embedded Video Controller Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Embedded Video Controller | Enabled Disabled | Enables the embedded video controller. |
Table 3-10. Embedded Legacy SCSI Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Embedded Legacy SCSI | Enabled Disabled | Enables or disables embedded legacy SCSI controller hardware. |
Option ROM Scan | Enabled Disabled | Initializes the device expansion ROM on the device. |
Latency Timer | Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h | Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. |
Table 3-11. Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Embedded Legacy SCSI | Enabled Disabled | Enables or disables embedded legacy SCSI controller hardware. |
Option ROM Scan | Enabled Disabled | Initializes the device expansion ROM on the device. |
Latency Timer | Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h | Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. |
Table 3-12. Embedded NIC Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Embedded NIC | Enabled Disabled | If enabled, the system uses the embedded NIC. |
Table 3-13. PCI Device, Slot 1 Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Option ROM Scan | Enabled Disabled | Initializes device expansion ROM. |
Enable Master | Enabled Disabled | Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. |
Latency Timer | Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h | Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. |
Table 3-14. PCI Device, Slot 2 Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Option ROM Scan | Enabled Disabled | Initializes device expansion ROM. |
Enable Master | Enabled Disabled | Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. |
Latency Timer | Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h | Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. |
Table 3-15. PCI Device, Slot 3 Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Option ROM Scan | Enabled Disabled | Initializes device expansion ROM. |
Enable Master | Enabled Disabled | Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. |
Latency Timer | Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h | Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. |
Table 3-16. PCI Device, Slot 4 Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Option ROM Scan | Enabled Disabled | Initializes device expansion ROM. |
Enable Master | Enabled Disabled | Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. |
Latency Timer | Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h | Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. |
Table 3-17. PCI Device, Slot 5 Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Option ROM Scan | Enabled Disabled | Initializes device expansion ROM. |
Enable Master | Enabled Disabled | Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. |
Latency Timer | Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h | Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. |
Table 3-18. PCI Device, Slot 6 Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Option ROM Scan | Enabled Disabled | Initializes device expansion ROM. |
Enable Master | Enabled Disabled | Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. |
Latency Timer | Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h | Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. |
Table 3-19. PCI Device, Slot 7 Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Option ROM Scan | Enabled Disabled | Initializes device expansion ROM. |
Enable Master | Enabled Disabled | Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. |
Latency Timer | Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h | Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. |
Table 3-20. PCI Device, Slot 8 Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Option ROM Scan | Enabled Disabled | Initializes device expansion ROM. |
Enable Master | Enabled Disabled | Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. |
Latency Timer | Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h | Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. |
 | Note: At this time, the Linux operating system does not support use of the PCI Hot-Plug (PHP) feature. If you are running Linux, your system must be turned off before installing or removing PCI boards. Windows 2000 requires drivers that are PHP compatible in order to use the PHP feature. |
Table 3-21. Hot-Plug PCI Control Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Hot-Plug PCI BIOS Support | Enabled Disabled | If enabled, the system uses resource padding and the Hot-Plug resource table. |
Resource Padding Level | Disabled Minimum Maximum | Determines amount of resources used by each Hot-Plug PCI slot. |
Empty Bus Default Speed | 33 MHz 66 MHz | Unoccupied bus default speed. |
Table 3-22. Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
COM1: | Disabled Enabled Auto OS Controlled | If set to Auto, BIOS configures the port. If set to OS Controlled, the OS configures the port. |
Base I/O Address | 3F8h 2F8h 3E8h 2E8h | Selects the base I/O address for COM port A. |
Interrupt | IRQ 4 IRQ 3 | Selects the IRQ for COM port A. |
COM2: | Disabled Enabled Auto OS Controlled | If set to Auto, BIOS configures the port. If set to OS Controlled, the OS configures the port. |
Base I/O Address | 3F8h 2F8h 3E8h 2E8h | Selects the base I/O address for COM port B. |
Interrupt | IRQ 4 IRQ 3 | Selects the interrupt for COM port B. |
Parallel Port | Disabled Enabled Auto OS Controlled | If set to Auto, BIOS configures the port. If set to OS Controlled, the OS configures the port. |
Mode | Output only Bidirectional EPP ECP | Selects mode for the parallel port. |
Base I/O Address | 378 278 | Selects the base I/O address for parallel port. |
Interrupt | IRQ 5 IRQ 7 | Selects the interrupt for the parallel port. |
DMA Channel | DMA 1 DMA 3 | Selects the DMA channel for the parallel port. |
Floppy Disk Controller | Enabled Disabled | If enabled, the system enables the floppy disk controller. |
Table 3-23. Advanced Chipset Control Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Base RAM Step | 1 MB 1 KB Every location | Selects the size of step to use during Base RAM tests. |
Extended RAM Step | 1 MB 1 KB Every location No Memory Test | Selects the size of step to use during Extended RAM tests. |
Remap Memory | Enable Disable | Enables or disables remapping some amount of memory lost to PCI devices. This is an advanced feature. Consult the technical product specification before changing this option. |
You can make the following selections on the Security Menu. Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive.
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
User Password is | Clear Set | Status only; user cannot modify. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string or by clearing the password jumper on the baseboard (see the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide). |
Administrator Password is | Clear Set | Status only; user cannot modify. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string or by clearing the password jumper on the baseboard (see the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide). |
Set User Password | Press Enter | When the Enter key is pressed, the user is prompted for a password; press Esc key to abort. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string or by clearing the password jumper on the baseboard (see the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide). |
Set Administrative Password | Press Enter | When the Enter key is pressed, the user is prompted for a password; press the Esc key to abort. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string or by clearing the password jumper on the baseboard (see the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide). |
Password on Boot | Disabled Enabled | If enabled and the user password is set, the system prompts the user for a password before the system boots. |
Fixed Disk Boot Sector | Normal Write Protect | Write-protects the boot sector on the hard disk to protect against viruses. |
Secure Mode Timer | Disabled 1, 2, 5, 10, or 20 min. 1 or 2 hr. | Period of keyboard or PS/2 mouse inactivity specified for secure mode to activate. A password is required for secure mode to function. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled. |
Secure Mode Hot Key (Ctrl+Alt+) | [ ] [A, B, ..., Z] [0 - 9] | Key assigned to invoke the secure mode feature. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled. Can be disabled by entering a new key followed by a backspace or by pressing the delete key. |
Secure Mode Boot | Disabled Enabled | System boots in secure mode. The user must enter a password to unlock the system. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled. |
Video Blanking | Disabled Enabled | Blank video when secure mode is activated. The user must enter a password to unlock the system. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled. |
Floppy Write Protect | Disabled Enabled | When secure mode is activated, the diskette drive is write protected. The user must enter a password to re-enable diskette writes. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled. |
You can make the following selections on the Server Menu itself. See the following submenu tables for information on a particular submenu.
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
System Management | N/A | Enters submenu. |
Console Redirection | N/A | Enters submenu. |
EMP Configuration | N/A | Enters submenu. |
PEP Management | N/A | Enters submenu. |
Service Boot | Enable Disable |
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Service Partition Type | [0 - 999] |
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System Event Logging | Disabled Enabled | Enabled forces BIOS and BMC to log system events. |
Clear Event Log | No Yes | If Yes, the System Event log is cleared. |
Assert NMI on PERR | Disabled Enabled | If enabled, PCI bus parity error (PERR) is enabled and is routed to NMI. |
Assert NMI on SERR | Disabled Enabled | If enabled, PCI bus system error (SERR) is enabled and is routed to NMI. |
FRB-2 CPU Policy | Disable BSP Do not disable BSP | What action to take when FRB-2 occurs. |
Table 3-26. System Management Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Board Part Number | N/A | Information field only |
Board Serial Number | N/A | Information field only |
System Part Number | N/A | Information field only |
System Serial Number | N/A | Information field only |
Chassis Part Number | N/A | Information field only |
Chassis Serial Number | N/A | Information field only |
BMC Revision | N/A | Information field only |
Primary HSBP Revision | N/A | Information field only |
Table 3-27. Console Redirection Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
COM Port Address: Redirection disabled | Disabled 3F8 2F8 3E8 | When enabled, Console Redirection uses the I/O port specified. When disabled, Console Redirection is completely disabled. |
IRQ # | 3 or 4 | When Console Redirection is enabled, this displays the IRQ assigned per the address chosen in the COM Port Address field. |
Baud Rate | 9600 19.2k 38.4k 115.2k | When Console Redirection is enabled, use the baud rate specified. When the Direct Platform Control (DPC) shares the COM port as console redirection, the baud rate must be set to 19.2k to match DPC baud rate, unless the autobaud feature is used. |
Flow Control | No flow control CTS/RTS XON/XOFF CTS/RTS + CD | Disallows flow control. CTS/RTS is hardware-based flow control. XON/XOFF is software flow control. CTS/RTS +CD is hardware-based plus carrier-detect flow control. When DPC is sharing the Com port as Console Redirection, the flow control must be set to XON/XOFF or CTS/RTS+CD depending on whether a modem is used. |
Table 3-28. EMP Configuration Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
EMP Password Switch | Disabled Enabled | Disables EMP password. |
EMP ESC Sequence | +++ or other text | Escape string for the modem EMP port. |
EMP Hang-up Line String | ATH or other text | Hang-up string for the modem EMP port. |
Modem Init String | ATE1Q0V1X4&D 0S0=0 or other text | 20 characters to set up the modem. |
EMP Access Mode | Pre-Boot Only Always Active Disabled | Establishes EMP access mode. |
EMP Restricted Mode Access | Disabled Enabled | Enables/Disables EMP Restricted Mode Access. |
EMP Direct Connect/Modem Mode | Direct Connect Modem Mode | Establishes connection for EMP port. |
System Phone Number | [Phone number] | Phone number of system you are dialing into. |
Table 3-29. PEP Management Submenu
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
PEP Filter Events | N/A | Enters Submenu with a single feature listed. If the feature is enabled, all triggers for PEP are enabled. |
PEP Enable | Enable Disable | Enables PEP. |
PEP Blackout Period | [0 - 255] | Time in minutes between consecutive pages. Entering 0 disables paging. |
PEP Page String | [Phone number] |
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Send Test Page | <Enter> | Press <Enter> to send a test page. |
You can make the following selections on the Boot Menu itself.
Feature | Choices | Description |
|---|---|---|
Boot-Time Diagnostic Screen | Disabled Enabled | If enabled, the system displays the diagnostic screen during the boot process. |
Boot Device Priority | N/A | Enters submenu. |
Hard Drive | N/A | Enters submenu. |
Removable Devices | N/A | Enters submenu. |
Maximum umber of I2O Drives | 1 4 | Selects the maximum number of I2O drives assigned a DOS drive letter. |
Use the up or down arrow keys to select a device. Press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list.
Table 3-31. Boot Device Priority Submenu
Boot Priority | Device | Description |
|---|---|---|
1. | Removable Devices | Attempts to boot from a removable media device. |
2. | Hard Drive | Attempts to boot from a hard drive device. |
3. | ATAPI CD-ROM Drive | Attempts to boot from an ATAPI CD-ROM drive. |
4. | UND1, PXE-2.0 | Wired for Management WFM 2.0 Specification. |
For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device. Press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list.
Table 3-32. Hard Drive Submenu
Option | Description |
|---|---|
1. Drive #1 (or actual drive string) | Other bootable cards cover all the boot devices that are not reported to the system BIOS through BIOS Boot Specification mechanisms. It may or may not be bootable, and may not correspond to any device. |
2. Other bootable cards (additional entries for each drive that has a PnP header) |
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You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu. Select an option using the up or down arrow keys. Press <Enter> to run the option. Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit.
Choices | Description |
|---|---|
Exit Saving Changes | Exits and saves changes to CMOS. |
Exit Discarding Changes | Exits without saving changes to CMOS. User is prompted if any of the Setup fields were modified. |
Load Setup Defaults | Loads default values for all Setup data. |
Save Custom Defaults | Loads settings from custom defaults. |
Discard Changes | Reads previous values of all Setup data from CMOS. |
Save Changes | Saves Setup data to CMOS. |
During POST, you can use the following procedure to change the boot device priority for the current boot process. The changes made during this instruction set are not retained for the next boot process.
Boot the server.
At any time during POST, press <Esc>. When POST completes, a pop-up Boot menu is displayed.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the device you want the server system to boot from first. For example, if you want the server system to boot from the CD-ROM first, you select CD-ROM Drive.
Note: One of the selections on the pop-up Boot menu is Enter Setup. Selecting this option brings you into the BIOS setup. For more information about the BIOS setup, see “Using BIOS Setup”. Press <Enter>.
The bootup process continues. When finished, a system prompt is displayed.
You can use the following procedure to change the boot device permanently. Until you change the boot device priority again using this same procedure, the boot device priority does not change.
Quickly press the <F2> key. A prompt may or may not appear. After a few bootup tests complete, the main BIOS Setup screen appears.
From the Setup screen, select Boot Menu. Press <Enter>.
Select Boot Device Priority and press <Enter>.
In the Boot Device Priority screen, use the up or down arrow keys to select ATAPI CD-ROM Drive, or the appropriate SCSI CD-ROM drive, then press the <+> key to move it to the top of the list.
Now set the second boot device to Diskette Drive and the third boot device to Hard Drive.
Press the <F10> key to save your changes and exit Setup.
When the Exit prompt appears, press <Enter> again.
The bootup process continues. When finished, an operating system prompt is displayed.
Make sure the CD is in the drive, and boot the server.
Each host adapter includes an onboard SCSISelect configuration utility that allows you to configure, and view the settings of the host adapters and devices in the server.
After pressing <F2> or <Esc> during POST, the splash screen is replaced by text.
The system first finds the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI host adapter and displays the message Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI BIOS V x.xxx, where x.xxx is the version number of the SCSISelect utility. Pressing <Ctrl+A> at this time allows you to configure the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI host adapter.
If you do not press <Ctrl+A>, the system finds the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI host adapter and displays the message Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI BIOS V x.xxx where x.xxx is the version number of the SCSISelect utility. Pressing <Ctrl+A> at this time allows you to configure the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI host adapter.
Once you enter the configuration menus for one of the host adapters, you cannot switch to the other adapter. For example, once you press <Ctrl+A> to configure the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI host adapter, you have to reboot the system to configure the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI host adapter.
Use the SCSISelect utility to:
Change default values.
Check and/or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of other devices in the server.
Perform a low-level formatting on SCSI devices installed in the server.
To start the SCSISelect Utility, perform the following steps:
When the following message appears on the video monitor, press <Ctrl + A>.
<<<Press <Ctrl><A> for SCSISelect(TM) Utility!>>>
When the main menu for the host adapter appears, choose the adapter that you want to configure. Each SCSI bus accepts up to 15 devices.
Use the following keys to navigate through the menus and submenus.
Press | To |
|---|---|
Esc | Exit the utility |
Enter | Select an option |
\xad ↑ | Return to a previous option |
Ĝ | Move to the next option |
F5 | Switch between color and monochrome |
F6 | Reset to host adapter defaults |
The following menu is displayed when you configure the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI adapter.
Host Adapter | Option | Comment |
|---|---|---|
AIC-7880 Ultra/Ultra W at Bus:Device 00:01h | Configure/View Host Adapter Settings | Press <Enter> to view the Configuration Menu. |
| SCSI Disk Utilities | Press <Enter> to view the SCSI Disk Utilities Menu. |
Make a selection and press <Enter>.
When you are finished, press <Esc> and make your selection from the following menu.
Feature | Option | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Exit Utility? | Yes No | When you finish configuring your SCSI devices, select Yes and press <Enter>. When this message appears: Please press any key to reboot Press any key, and your server will reboot. |
The Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI adapter has two busses. Select the bus from the following menu.
Menu Item | Options |
|---|---|
You have an AIC-7899 adapter in your system. Move the cursor to the bus:device:channel of the one to be configured and press <Enter>. | Bus:Device:Channel 01:06:A 01:06:B |
<F5> - Toggle color/monochrome |
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After selecting the bus, the following menu is displayed.
Table 3-39. Menu for each SCSI Channel
Host Adapter | Option | Comment |
|---|---|---|
AIC-7899 at Bus:Device:Channel 01:06:A (or 01:06:B) | Configure/View Host Adapter Settings | Press <Enter> to view the Configuration Menu. |
| SCSI Disk Utilities | Press <Enter> to view the SCSI Disk Utilities Menu. This menu allows you to format hard disks and/or verify disk media. |
When you are finished, press <Esc> and make your selection from the following menu.
Feature | Option | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Exit Utility? | Yes No | When you finish configuring your SCSI devices, press <Esc>. Then select Yes and press <Enter>. When this message appears: Please press any key to reboot Press any key, and the server reboots. |
The SSU is on the configuration software CD shipped with the server. The SSU provides a graphical user interface (GUI) over an extensible framework for server configuration. The SSU framework supports the following functions and capabilities:
Assigns resources to baseboard devices and add-in boards before loading the operating system
Specifies the boot device order and system security options
Permits viewing and clearing of the system event log (SEL)
Permits viewing of the system Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR)
Allows troubleshooting of the server when the operating system is not operational
Provides a system-level view of the server's I/O devices
The SS U is a DOS-based utility that supports extended system configuration operations for onboard resources and add-in boards. Use the SSU to:
Add and remove boards affecting the assignment of resources (ports, memory, IRQs, DMA)
Modify the server's boot device order or security settings
Change the server configuration settings
Save the server configuration
View or clear the SEL
View FRU information
View the SDR table
The SSU is PCI 2.1 compliant and uses the information entered and provided by configuration registers and flash memory to specify a system configuration. The SSU then writes the configuration information to flash memory.
The SSU stores configuration values in flash memory. These values take effect when the server is booted. POST checks the values against the actual hardware configuration; if the values do not agree, POST generates an error message. You must then run the SSU to specify the correct configuration before the server boots.
The SSU always includes a checksum with the configuration data so the BIOS can detect any potential data corruption before the actual hardware configuration takes place.
You can run the SSU directly from the configuration software CD after you have installed a CD-ROM drive, or from a set of diskettes.
If you choose to run the SSU from diskettes, create the SSU diskettes from the CD by following the instructions in “Creating SSU Diskettes”.
If the diskette drive is disabled or improperly configured, use the flash-resident Setup utility to enable it to use the SSU. If necessary, disable the drive after exiting the SSU. Information entered using the SSU overrides any entered using Setup.
Running the SSU remotely requires a remote server with a LAN Desk Server Monitor Module 2 (SMM2) card and a local system with Remote Control software available.
When running the SSU remotely, the client SSU (CSSU) runs on the remote server. The CSSU controls the local server and uses the local server's SSU software.
The SMM2 card provides video memory, keyboard, and mouse redirection support for the remote server. The Remote Control console of the local system displays and sends video memory and user input to the remote server through either a modem or an Ethernet link. Because the CSSU runs exclusively on the remote server, any files required for the CSSU to run must be available on the remote server (on removable or non removable media).
If the local system is connected to the remote server through a network or modem, you can see the console of the local system, control the mouse, and control the keyboard from the remote server.
For more information, see the documentation accompanying your SMM2 card.
When creating SSU diskettes, the system copies the SSU from the CD to the diskettes.
To copy the SSU from the CD to diskettes, perform the following steps:
Make sure that the CD-ROM is the first bootable device for the system.
Place the CD in the CD-ROM drive and boot the system.
Use the arrow keys to highlight “Create Diskettes” and press <Enter>.
Make sure “Create Disk Sets by Device/Function” is highlighted and press <Enter>.
Make sure “System Setup Utility” is highlighted and press <Enter>.
The software prompts you to insert a blank diskette. Insert the diskette into the floppy drive.
After the system creates the diskette, remove it from the drive and label it “SSU Disk 1".
The software prompts you to insert another blank diskette. Insert the diskette into the floppy drive.
After the system creates the diskette, remove it from the drive and label it “SSU Disk 2".
You can run the SSU from diskettes, a CD-ROM drive, or a hard drive.
For best results, however, it is recommended that you execute the SSU from diskettes. Place the bootable diskette in the floppy drive. Typically, the floppy drive is recognized by the system as drive A. If the system is not set to boot from the floppy drive, change the boot priority. For more information, see“Changing the Boot Device Priority Temporarily”. After making sure that the system boots from the floppy drive, restart the system.
Once the system boots, a virtual drive is created. The System Setup Utility files are copied to the virtual drive and invoked.
You can also run the SSU from a CD. Place the CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the system is not set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, change the boot priority. For more information, see “Changing the Boot Device Priority Temporarily”. After making sure that the system boots from the CD-ROM drive, restart the system. Run the file SSU.BAT.
To run the SSU from a hard drive, first install the SSU software on the hard drive. To install the SSU software on the hard drive, insert either the diskette or CD into the floppy drive or CD-ROM drive respectively. Run the executable file called SSIOMAGE.EXE. If you are using diskettes, the executable file is on disk 1. When prompted, insert disk 2.
Lastly, run the file SSU.BAT on the hard disk. Note that the SSU does not function properly in a DOS window under another operating system.
The Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) load utility is a DOS-based program used to update the server management subsystem's product level FRU, SDR, and the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) nonvolatile storage components (EEPROMs). The utility does the following:
Discovers the product configuration based on instructions in a master configuration file
Displays the FRU information
Updates the EEPROM associated with the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that holds the SDR and FRU area
Updates the DMI FRU area located in the BIOS nonvolatile storage device
Generically handles FRU devices that might not be associated with the BMC
Run the utility either directly from the configuration software CD or from diskettes created from the CD.
If you run the FRUSDR Load Utility from a diskette, copy the utility from the CD. Follow the instructions in the included README.TXT file.
If the diskette drive is disabled, or improperly configured, use BIOS Setup to enable it. If necessary, disable the drive after you are done with the FRUSDR utility.
The FRUSDR Load utility:
Is compatible with ROM-DOS Ver. 6.22, MS-DOS Ver. 6.22, and later versions
Accepts CFG, SDR, and FRU load files (the executable file for the utility is frusdr.exe)
Requires the following supporting files
One or more .fru files describing the system's field replaceable units
A.cfg file describing the system configuration
An .sdr file describing the sensors in the system
The basic command line format is
frusdr [-?] [-h] [-d {dmi, fru, sdr}] [-cfg filename.cfg] [-fru filename.fru]
Table 3-41. Command Line Format
Command | Description |
|---|---|
-? or -h | Displays usage information |
-d {dmi, fru, sdr} | Displays requested area only |
-cfg filename.cfg | Uses custom CFG file |
-p | Pause between blocks of data |
The FRUSDR load utility allows only one command line function at a time. A command line function can consist of two parameters. Example: -cfg filename.cfg. Invalid parameters cause an error message and the program to exit. You can use either a slash (/) or a minus sign (-) to specify command line options. The -p and flags can be used in conjunction with any of the other options.
When the utility is run with the -d DMI, -d FRU, or -d SDR command line flag, information about each area is read from memory and printed on the screen. Each area represents one sensor for each instrumented device in the server. If the given display function fails because of an inability to parse the data present or a hardware failure, the utility displays an error message and exits.
The utility can be run with the command line parameter of -cfg filename.cfg. The filename variable can be any DOS-accepted, 8-character filename string. The utility loads the specified CFG file and uses the entries in that file to probe the hardware and to select the proper SDRs to load into nonvolatile storage.
The utility displays its title:
FRU & SDR Load Utility, Version Y.Y, Revision X.XX
Y.Y is the version number and X.XX is the revision number for the utility.
The configuration file is in ASCII text. The utility executes commands formed by the strings present in the configuration file. These commands cause the utility to run tasks needed to load the proper SDRs into the nonvolatile storage of the BMC and possibly generic FRU devices. Some of the commands may be interactive and require you to make a choice.
Through the use of a configuration file, the utility might prompt you for FRU information.
The MASTER.SDR file has all the possible SDRs for the system. These records might need to be filtered based on the current product configuration. The configuration file directs the filtering of the SDRs.
After the utility validates the header area of the supplied SDR file, it updates the SDR repository area. Before programming, the utility clears the SDR repository area. The utility filters all tagged SDRs depending on the product configuration set in the configuration file. Non-tagged SDRs are automatically programmed. The utility also copies all written SDRs to the SDR.TMP file; it contains an image of what was loaded. The TMP file is also useful for debugging the server.
After the configuration is determined, the utility updates the FRU nonvolatile storage area. First it verifies the common header area and checksum from the specified FRU file. The internal use area is read out of the specified .FRU file and is programmed into the nonvolatile storage. The chassis area is read out of the specified .FRU file. Finally, it reads the product area out of the specified FRU file, then the area is programmed into the FRU nonvolatile storage. All areas are also written to the FRU.TMP file.
Before upgrading the BIOS, prepare for the upgrade by recording the current BIOS settings, obtaining the upgrade utility, and making a copy of the current BIOS.
Follow these steps to record the current BIOS settings:
Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the splash screen.
Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.
Note: If you are not familiar with BIOS settings for the system, make sure you complete step two. You need these settings to configure your computer at the end of the procedure.
To create a bootable diskette, do the following:
Use a DOS system to create the diskette.
Insert a diskette in drive A.
At the C:\ prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type:
format a:/s
or, for a formatted diskette, type:
sys a:
Press <Enter>
The BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains the files you need to upgrade the BIOS.
Copy the BIOS upgrade file to a temporary directory on the hard disk.
From the C:\ prompt, change to the temporary directory.
To extract the file, type the name of the BIOS upgrade file, for example:
10006BI1.EXE
Press <Enter>. The extracted file contains the following files:
LICENSE.TXT
README.TXT
BIOS.EXE
Read the LICENSE.TXT file, which contains the software license agreement, and the README.TXT file, which contains the instructions for the BIOS upgrade.
Insert the bootable diskette into drive A.
To extract the BIOS.EXE file to the diskette, change to the temporary directory that holds the BIOS.EXE file and type:
BIOS A:
Press <Enter>.
The diskette now holds the BIOS upgrade and recovery files.
Boot the computer with the floppy disk in drive A.
Type <1> and then press <Enter>.
When the utility is done updating the BIOS, the system reboots automatically. Remove the floppy from the floppy drive.
Press <F2> while the splash screen is displayed to enter the BIOS Setup program.
Load the Setup program defaults. To load the defaults, press <F9>. To accept the defaults, press <Enter>.
Clear the CMOS. See the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide.
Turn off the computer and reboot.
If you need to change the BIOS settings, press <F2> while the splash screen is displayed to enter the Setup program.
It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS upgrade; however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be damaged. The following steps explain how to recover the BIOS if an upgrade fails. The following procedure use recovery mode for the Setup program.
| Note: Because of the small amount of code available in the nonerasable boot block area, there is no video support. You will not see anything on the screen during the procedure. Monitor the procedure by listening to the speaker and looking at the floppy drive LED. |
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.
Remove the computer cover.
Locate jumper block J9F2.
Move the Recovery Boot jumper from pins 9-10 to pins 10-11. See the 1450 Server Maintenance Guide.
Insert the bootable BIOS upgrade floppy disk into floppy drive A.
Replace the cover, turn on the computer, and allow it to boot. The recovery process will take a few minutes.
Listen to the speaker.
Two beeps indicate successful BIOS recovery.
A series of continuous beeps indicates failed BIOS recovery.
If recovery fails, return to step 1 and repeat the recovery process.
If recovery is successful, turn off the computer. Remove the computer cover and continue with the following steps.
Move the Recovery Boot jumper back to pins 9-10.
Replace the computer cover.
Follow the instructions for “Upgrading the BIOS”.
You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language BIOS displays. Use a bootable diskette containing the flash utility and language files (see “Creating a Bootable Diskette”).
The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the BMC's firmware code. You need to run the utility only if new firmware code is necessary.
Create a DOS-bootable diskette. The version of DOS must be 6.0 or higher.
Place the firmware update utility (FWUPDATE.EXE) and the *.hex file on the diskette. Make a note of the *.hex file name, because you will need it later.
Insert the diskette into the drive and boot to it.
At the DOS prompt, run the executable file (FWUPDATE.EXE).
The utility displays a menu screen. Select “Upload Flash.”
The utility asks for a file name. Enter the name of the *.hex file.
The program will load the file and then ask if it should upload boot code. Press “N” to continue.
The program next asks if it should upload operational code. Press “Y” to continue. The process of uploading operational code takes a few minutes.
Once the operational code has been updated and verified, press any key to continue. Then press <Esc> to exit the program.
Shut down the system and remove any diskettes in the system.
Disconnect the AC power cord from the system and wait 60 seconds.
Reconnect the AC power cord and power up the system.