Ncr S26 Manuel d'utilisateur

BST0-2140-470012/97NCR S26 Hot Plug ServerUser GuideRelease 3

Prefaceii PrefaceConventions Used in This BookThe following are various conventions used in this book:F1A letter, number, symbol, or word in this font

Using the EISA Configuration Utility5-10 Using the System UtilitiesConfiguring Your Computer InitiallyTo configure your computer for the first time, f

Using the EISA Configuration UtilityNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 5-114. Select “Step 4: Examine switches or print report,” and press Enter todis

Using the EISA Configuration Utility5-12 Using the System Utilities8. To print the information, select Print by pressing F7. The “Print settings”scree

Using the EISA Configuration UtilityNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 5-1310. Select “Step 5: Save and exit” and press Enter. The screen, as shown in

Using the EISA Configuration Utility5-14 Using the System UtilitiesAdding or Removing BoardsEach time you add or remove a board, you must reconfigure

Using the EISA Configuration UtilityNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 5-156. Select “Step 2: Add or remove boards” and press Enter to display thescre

Using the EISA Configuration Utility5-16 Using the System UtilitiesRemoving a BoardWhen you remove a board, follow these steps:1. Perform steps 5 and

Using the EISA Configuration UtilityNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 5-17To view or edit your configuration, select “Step 3: View or edit details” f

Using the EISA Configuration Utility5-18 Using the System UtilitiesPCI 1 - PCI Raid ControllerPCIFunction1...EnabledPCI 2 - PCI Etherne

NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide A-1Appendix A420-Watt Power SupplyRequirements

NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 1-1Chapter 1Installation and DocumentationOverview

Input RequirementsA-2 420-Watt Power Supply RequirementsInput RequirementsThe following represent the input requirements of the 420-watt power supply:

Output RequirementsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide A-3Output RequirementsThe following represent the output requirements of the 420-watt powersuppl

Output RequirementsA-4 420-Watt Power Supply Requirements

NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide B-1Appendix BError Messages

Types of Error MessagesB-2 Error MessagesTypes of Error MessagesDo not continue using the computer if you receive an error message of anytype. Note t

Software Error MessagesNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide B-3Software Error MessagesSoftware error messages are returned by your operating system or a

System Error MessagesB-4 Error MessagesSystem Error MessagesA system error message indicates a problem with the computer itself. Amessage of this type

System Error MessagesNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide B-5Message ActionMemory error at:MMMM:SSSS:OOO(W:XXXX,R:YYYY)where M is MB, S isSegment, O is

Correcting Error ConditionsB-6 Error MessagesCorrecting Error ConditionsAs a general rule, if an error message says “Press F1 to continue,” it is caus

NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide C-1Appendix CSample Configurations

Where to Start1-2 Installation and Documentation OverviewWhere to StartTo install and configure your server, perform these steps.Step What to Do How t

Types of Sample ConfigurationsC-2 Sample ConfigurationsTypes of Sample ConfigurationsTwo sample configurations are discussed in this appendix:• Stand

Sample Standard ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide C-3Sample Standard ConfigurationA standard configuration might consist of the followin

Sample Standard ConfigurationC-4 Sample Configurations7. Install the PCI Token Ring Adapter in PCI slot 2 (below the PCI Ethernetadapter).Configuring

Sample Standard ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide C-54. Press Esc to return to the main menu in BIOS Setup.Advanced System Configuration

Sample Standard ConfigurationC-6 Sample ConfigurationsPower Saving Configuration1. Select Power Saving Configuration. Set the parameters as follows:Po

Sample Standard ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide C-7On Board PS/2 Mouse (IRQ 12) [Enabled]Setup Password [None]Power On Password [None]

Sample Standard ConfigurationC-8 Sample Configurations– PCI slot 4 to --– PCI slot 5 to --– On Board VGA to 5– On Board SCSI to IRQ 11– VGA Palet

Sample Standard ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide C-9To configure the SCSI adapters and drivers, if connected to an Adaptec SCSIadapter,

Sample Standard ConfigurationC-10 Sample Configurations5. Press Esc to return to previous menu.6. Select Advanced Configuration Options and set the pa

Sample Standard ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide C-111. Insert the EISA Configuration Utility in the diskette drive. Observe thatthe EI

Documentation and Additional HelpNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 1-3Documentation and Additional HelpThis section describes the documentation packa

Sample Standard ConfigurationC-12 Sample ConfigurationsIDE HDD Interface [Disabled]Parallel Port [Enabled as LPT1 (3BCh)]Serial PortSelect COM1 Port A

Sample RAID ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide C-13Sample RAID ConfigurationA RAID configuration might consist of the following:• Pentiu

Sample RAID ConfigurationC-14 Sample Configurations8. Install the PCI Ethernet Adapter in PCI slot 3.Configuring the System SettingsThe procedure is t

Sample RAID ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide C-153. Return to page 1, and set parameters as follows:Diskette Drive A [1.44 MB 3.5-inch]

Sample RAID ConfigurationC-16 Sample ConfigurationsPower Saving Configuration1. Select Power Saving Configuration. Set the parameters as follows:Power

Sample RAID ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide C-17On Board PS/2 Mouse (IRQ 12) [Enabled]Setup Password [None]Power On Password [None]2.

Sample RAID ConfigurationC-18 Sample Configurations– On Board SCSI to IRQ 11– VGA Palette Snoop to Disabled– On Board SCSI AIC-7880 to Enabled– Bo

Sample RAID ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide C-19Adaptec AIC-7880 Ultra/Ultra Wide BIOS v1.22S2<<Press hot key for SCSI Select (T

Sample RAID ConfigurationC-20 Sample Configurations6. Select Advanced Configuration Options and set the parameters as follows:Host Adapter BIOS (Confi

Sample RAID ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide C-212. Select NCR 3426 Dual Pentium Pro System from the AdvancedConfiguration menu.Note:

Documentation and Additional Help1-4 Installation and Documentation OverviewAdditional HelpIf you need additional help, refer to Appendix E, “System S

Sample RAID ConfigurationC-22 Sample ConfigurationsSerial PortSelect COM1 Port Address [3F8h]Select COM2 Port Address [2F8h]PCI 1 - PCI Raid CControlS

NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide D-1Appendix DHot Plug Backplane

FeaturesD-2 Hot Plug BackplaneFeaturesThe hot plug ultra-wide SCSI backplane subsystem consists of a BP-W8backplane and drive trays that support wide

Major ComponentsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide D-3Major ComponentsThis section describes the major components of the hot plug backplane.

Major ComponentsD-4 Hot Plug BackplaneHot Plug BackplaneThe figure below illustrates components of the hot plug backplane.Figure D-1. Hot Plug Backpl

Major ComponentsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide D-5Hot Plug SCSI Drive TrayThe backplane subsystem comes with a 68-pin wide SCSI drive trayconnecto

SCSI Channel ConfigurationsD-6 Hot Plug BackplaneSCSI Channel ConfigurationsThe backplane SCSI channels 1 and 2 can support eight SCSI devices. Youcan

SCSI Channel ConfigurationsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide D-7Single-Channel ConfigurationThe figure below illustrates a single-channel configurati

SCSI Channel ConfigurationsD-8 Hot Plug BackplaneConnect the second set pins for both jumpers J3 and J4 as shown in the figurebelow.Figure D-4. J3 an

SCSI Channel ConfigurationsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide D-9Dual-Channel ConfigurationThe figure below illustrates a dual-channel configurationFi

Compliance and Regulatory StatementsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 1-5Compliance and Regulatory StatementsDeclaration of the Manufacturer or Impor

SCSI Channel ConfigurationsD-10 Hot Plug BackplaneConnect the second set pins for both jumpers J3 and J4 as shown in the figurebelow.Figure D-6. J3 a

Setting Hard Disk ID OptionsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide D-11Setting Hard Disk ID OptionsYou have two options in setting the hard disk ID:• Str

Setting Hard Disk ID OptionsD-12 Hot Plug BackplaneNote: Normally, SCSI ID7 is reserved for the SCSI controller board.The figure below shows how to s

Setting Hard Disk ID OptionsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide D-13Strapping the SCSI IDs on the DriveYou can use connector J1-A (see Figure D-7) to c

InstallationD-14 Hot Plug BackplaneInstallationThis section describes the hot plug backplane installation procedures.Using the System Board SCSI Conne

InstallationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide D-15Figure D-9. Installing the Hot Plug Backplane5. Connect three power cables into the connectors at

InstallationD-16 Hot Plug BackplaneFigure D-10. Connecting the Drive Cables8. Secure the drive to the tray with four screws.Figure D-11. Securing th

InstallationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide D-17Note: Make sure that the power switch on the drive tray is set to theUnlock/Power Off position bef

InstallationD-18 Hot Plug BackplaneUsing an Add-on SCSI Controller BoardTo install the backplane board when you are using an add-on SCSI controllerboa

InstallationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide D-19Figure D-13. Connecting the Power and SCSI Cables to the RAIDAdapter Board6. Follow steps 6 to 11

Compliance and Regulatory Statements1-6 Installation and Documentation OverviewElectromagnetic Compatibility Notice (USA)This equipment has been teste

Using the Hot Plug FeatureD-20 Hot Plug BackplaneUsing the Hot Plug FeatureThe faulty drive indicator on the hot plug drive tray lights up whenever th

NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-1Appendix ESystem Support Log

IntroductionE-2 System Support LogIntroductionThis chapter provides a place for recording server identification informationand describes how to contac

System IdentificationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-3System IdentificationThe following numbers may be requested by a support associate if you h

NCR Hardware Support ServicesE-4 System Support LogNCR Hardware Support ServicesNCR On-Site Hardware Support ServicesNCR offers on-site system hardwar

NCR Support Phone NumbersNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-5NCR Support Phone NumbersA list of NCR support telephone numbers is located in this cha

NCR Support Phone NumbersE-6 System Support Log– Your NCR Customer Support Agreement number– Your company name and address– Name and telephone numb

NCR Support Phone NumbersNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-7To place a software support call, follow these steps:1. Call the software support numbe

NCR Support Phone NumbersE-8 System Support LogUnited States SupportIn the United States, call the NCR General Purpose Global Support Center.AT&T

NCR Support Phone NumbersNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-9Other Areas SupportThe table below contains a list of support telephone numbers for spe

Compliance and Regulatory StatementsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 1-7FCC Declaration of ConformityProduct Type: COLREDThis device complies with

NCR Support Phone NumbersE-10 System Support LogNetherlands 06-0225121 31-35-687-6000New Zealand 0 800 445 337 N/ANorway 800-11351 31-35-687-6005Phili

Customer Support AgreementNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-11Customer Support AgreementAttach a copy of your current customer support agreement he

OverviewE-12 System Support LogOverviewThis appendix includes the forms to enter complete records for the NCR S26Hot Plug Server. You should keep comp

Support ServicesNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-13Support ServicesThis section is for recording and maintaining information about NCR supportserv

Support ServicesE-14 System Support LogNCR On-Site Hardware Support ServicesNCR offers on-site system hardware support. Check with your local office f

Support ServicesNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-15Placing a Hardware Support CallTo place a hardware support call, follow these steps:4. Call the

Support ServicesE-16 System Support Log– What operating system and version are you using?8. Depending on the kind of failure or error, the system ana

Hardware RecordsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-17Hardware RecordsThis section is for recording and maintaining hardware performance andservice r

Hardware RecordsE-18 System Support LogThis method is useful when you have large systems with many peripherals.Then whenever a peripheral is moved to

Hardware RecordsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-19Hardware LogPage __________CustomerEntryNCR Entry Service Note PM Repair UpgradeDate/TimeNCR

Compliance and Regulatory Statements1-8 Installation and Documentation OverviewElectromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International)When used near a r

Hardware RecordsE-20 System Support LogHardware LogPage __________CustomerEntryNCR Entry Service Note PM Repair UpgradeDate/TimeNCR NotifiedDateSta

Hardware RecordsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-21Hardware LogPage __________CustomerEntryNCR Entry Service Note PM Repair UpgradeDate/TimeNCR

Hardware RecordsE-22 System Support LogHardware LogPage __________CustomerEntryNCR Entry Service Note PM Repair UpgradeDate/TimeNCR NotifiedDateSta

Hardware RecordsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-23Hardware LogPage __________CustomerEntryNCR Entry Service Note PM Repair UpgradeDate/TimeNCR

Hardware RecordsE-24 System Support LogHardware LogPage __________CustomerEntryNCR Entry Service Note PM Repair UpgradeDate/TimeNCR NotifiedDateSta

Hardware RecordsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-25Hardware LogPage __________CustomerEntryNCR Entry Service Note PM Repair UpgradeDate/TimeNCR

Hardware RecordsE-26 System Support LogHardware LogPage __________CustomerEntryNCR Entry Service Note PM Repair UpgradeDate/TimeNCR NotifiedDateSta

Software RecordsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-27Software RecordsThis section is for recording and maintaining software performance andservice r

Software RecordsE-28 System Support LogThis page intentionally left blank.

Software RecordsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-29Software Product LogName of Software Package ____________________ Page __________SystemSeria

NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 2-1Chapter 2Using System Features

Software RecordsE-30 System Support LogSoftware Product LogName of Software Package ____________________ Page __________SystemSerialNumberProductNu

Software RecordsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-31Software Product LogName of Software Package ____________________ Page __________SystemSeria

Software RecordsE-32 System Support LogSoftware Product LogName of Software Package ____________________ Page __________SystemSerialNumberProductNu

Software RecordsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-33System Software LogPage __________Customer Entry NCR EntryDate/Time NCRNotifiedDateStart TimeNC

Software RecordsE-34 System Support LogSystem Software LogPage __________Customer Entry NCR EntryDate/Time NCRNotifiedDateStart TimeNCRContactOperator

Software RecordsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-35System Software LogPage __________Customer Entry NCR EntryDate/Time NCRNotifiedDateStart TimeNC

Software RecordsE-36 System Support LogSystem Software LogPage __________Customer Entry NCR EntryDate/Time NCRNotifiedDateStart TimeNCRContactOperator

Software RecordsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-37System Software LogPage __________Customer Entry NCR EntryDate/Time NCRNotifiedDateStart TimeNC

Software RecordsE-38 System Support LogSystem Software LogPage __________Customer Entry NCR EntryDate/Time NCRNotifiedDateStart TimeNCRContactOperator

Software RecordsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-39System Software LogPage __________Customer Entry NCR EntryDate/Time NCRNotifiedDateStart TimeNC

The product described in this book is a licensed product of NCR Corporation.Brand and product names appearing in this manual are for identification pu

ESD Precautions2-2 Using System FeaturesESD PrecautionsTo avoid damaging electronic equipment from electrostatic discharge (ESD),always observe the fo

Software RecordsE-40 System Support LogSystem Software LogPage __________Customer Entry NCR EntryDate/Time NCRNotifiedDateStart TimeNCRContactOperator

Current System ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-41Current System ConfigurationThis section is for recording and maintaining informati

Current System ConfigurationE-42 System Support LogAdapter Board LocationsRecord information about each adapter board installed in your system.PCI Slo

Current System ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-43System Equipment ListPage __________PhysicalPathLDEV or LUNumberDeviceModelNumberDe

Current System ConfigurationE-44 System Support LogSystem Equipment ListPage __________PhysicalPathLDEV or LUNumberDeviceModelNumberDeviceSerialNumber

Current System ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-45Hardware ConfigurationAs you make changes in the system, make a listing of the syst

Preventive MaintenanceE-46 System Support LogPreventive MaintenanceThis section is for entering preventive maintenance activities.The primary purpose

Preventive MaintenanceNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-47Disk DrivesCheck the preventive maintenance procedures listed in the documentation thatca

Preventive MaintenanceE-48 System Support Log• Clean device exterior surfaces.• Check only those adjustments known to require periodic attention.•

Preventive MaintenanceNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-49Preventive Maintenance Timetable WorksheetYear __________Product Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Identifying System FeaturesNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 2-3Identifying System FeaturesThis section describes major system features.Figure 2-1.

Preventive MaintenanceE-50 System Support LogPreventive Maintenance Timetable WorksheetYear __________Product Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Preventive MaintenanceNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-51Preventive Maintenance Reference SheetDeviceNameSpecial Tools,Equipment, andMaterialsPrev

Preventive MaintenanceE-52 System Support LogPreventive Maintenance Reference SheetDeviceNameSpecial Tools,Equipment, andMaterialsPreventive Maintenan

Installation RecordsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-53Installation RecordsThis section is for attaching information about the parts and configur

Customer Support AgreementE-54 System Support LogCustomer Support AgreementAttach a copy of your current customer support agreement here.

List of NCR Support Telephone NumbersNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide E-55List of NCR Support Telephone NumbersThis section contains support telepho

List of NCR Support Telephone NumbersE-56 System Support LogOther Areas SupportToll numbers are marked with an asterisk (*). Toll-free numbers areunav

NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide Index-1Index AAFlash BIOS 5-3Air flow See VentilationAuto-configuration mode 4-10BBIOS 3-3using the B

IndexIndex-2 NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User GuideIIDEenhanced IDE features 4-9ISA See also Non-PnP ISAexpansion boards 3-15JJumper settings 2-12MMem

IndexNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide Index-3VVentilation 2-7

Identifying System Features2-4 Using System Features• Two 9-pin serial ports• 25-pin parallel port• Keyboard and mouse ports• One 3.5-inch 1.44 MB

IndexIndex-4 NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide

Identifying the Rear Panel FeaturesNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 2-5Identifying the Rear Panel FeaturesThe figure below illustrates the rear pane

Positioning the System2-6 Using System FeaturesPositioning the SystemWhen positioning the system, arrange the legs of the housing so that theweight of

Positioning the SystemNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 2-7When standing the system with the fan against a wall, leave a space of5-10 cm from the wal

Opening the System2-8 Using System FeaturesOpening the SystemCAUTION: Read the “ESD Precautions” section earlier in this chapterbefore proceeding.The

Opening the SystemNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 2-9To open the system, follow these steps:1. Open the top front cover by pressing the indentation

Configuring the System Board2-10 Using System FeaturesConfiguring the System BoardThis section contains information to help you properly configure the

Configuring the System BoardNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 2-11• One shared slot (EISA or PCI)• 256 KB flash ROM for easy system BIOS upgrade•

NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide iiiContents PrefaceAbout This Book...

Configuring the System Board2-12 Using System FeaturesFigure 2-8. System Board Jumper LocationsCN6CN7CN2CN1SW1JP1CN5CN8CN3CN11CN12CN13CN14CN15CN16JP2

Configuring the System BoardNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 2-13The table below lists the system board jumpers and their correspondingsettings. The

Configuring the System Board2-14 Using System FeaturesConnector FunctionCN11 68-pin Wide SCSI connectorCN12 50-pin Fast SCSI-2 connectorCN13 Power LED

NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 3-1Chapter 3Adding and ReplacingComponents

ESD Precautions3-2 Adding and Replacing ComponentsESD PrecautionsTo avoid damaging electronic equipment from electrostatic discharge (ESD),always obse

Installing CPU BoardsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 3-3Installing CPU BoardsThis section provides information on CPU boards for your server.Types

Installing CPU Boards3-4 Adding and Replacing ComponentsFor example, if you flash the BIOS version released for a Pentium CPU boardon a system configu

Upgrading the MemoryNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 3-5Upgrading the MemoryYou can upgrade the system memory by adding single inline memory modules

Upgrading the Memory3-6 Adding and Replacing ComponentsBank0Bank1Bank2Bank3TotalS1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 Memory8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32MB32MB32MB32MB17

Installing and Removing SIMMsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 3-7Installing and Removing SIMMsCAUTION: Read the ESD precautions section earlier in

Contentsiv ContentsConnector Functions...2-13Chapter 3Ad

Installing and Removing SIMMs3-8 Adding and Replacing ComponentsInstalling SIMMsTo install a SIMM, follow these steps:1. Carefully slip a SIMM at a 45

Installing and Removing SIMMsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 3-9Removing SIMMsTo remove SIMMs, follow these steps:1. Press the holding clips on bot

Installing and Removing SIMMs3-10 Adding and Replacing ComponentsReconfiguring the SystemReconfigure the system after installing or removing SIMMs.To

Upgrading the Video MemoryNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 3-11Upgrading the Video MemoryIncreased video memory permits you to display higher resolu

Expanding the PCI System3-12 Adding and Replacing ComponentsExpanding the PCI SystemThe system board has a PCI-to-PCI bridge controller chipset that e

Installing PCI DevicesNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 3-13Installing PCI DevicesThe devices you install in PCI slots 1 and 2 operate on the primary

Using the SCSI Feature3-14 Adding and Replacing ComponentsUsing the SCSI FeatureThe system board features a single-chip Ultra Fast and Wide SCSI-2 hos

Installing and Removing Expansion BoardsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 3-15Installing and Removing Expansion BoardsThis section describes in detai

Installing and Removing Expansion Boards3-16 Adding and Replacing ComponentsA PCI board has a single row of tightly spaced contacts along its connecto

Installing and Removing Expansion BoardsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 3-17CAUTION: Do not neglect this step. The board uses the screw forgroundi

ContentsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide vCommunication Settings...

Installing Drives3-18 Adding and Replacing ComponentsInstalling DrivesCAUTION: Read the “ESD Precautions” section earlier in this chapterbefore proce

Installing DrivesNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 3-19Installing a 3.5-inch Peripheral DriveTo install a 3.5-inch peripheral drive, follow these ste

Installing Drives3-20 Adding and Replacing ComponentsFigure 3-10. Securing the Drive

Installing DrivesNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 3-21Installing a 5.25-inch Peripheral DriveTo install a 5.25-inch peripheral drive, follow these s

Installing Drives3-22 Adding and Replacing ComponentsFigure 3-12. Inserting the Drive into the Drive Bay

Installing DrivesNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 3-23Removing a 5.25-inch Peripheral DriveTo remove a 5.25-inch peripheral drive, follow these step

Installing Drives3-24 Adding and Replacing Components

NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-1Chapter 4Using the BIOS Setup Utility

When to Use the BIOS Setup Utility4-2 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityWhen to Use the BIOS Setup UtilityMost systems are already configured by the manufac

Entering SetupNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-3Entering SetupCAUTION: Close all open files and leave your application program beforeentering Set

Contentsvi ContentsUsing the EISA Configuration Utility...5-5Functions...

Basic System Configuration4-4 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityBasic System ConfigurationSelect Basic System Configuration to input configuration values su

Basic System ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-5The figure below shows page 2 of the Basic System Configuration menu.Figure 4-3. Basi

Basic System Configuration4-6 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityDateHighlight the items on the Date parameter and press the left or right arrow keyto set th

Basic System ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-7– 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch– 2.88 MB, 3.5-inchFollow the same procedure for the Diskette Dri

Basic System Configuration4-8 Using the BIOS Setup UtilitySelecting the User OptionChoose the User option when you have installed a hard disk that was

Basic System ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-9Note: The baud rate maximum value is only for the BIOS POST underUNIX environment. Th

Basic System Configuration4-10 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityLarge Memory Support ModeThis parameter permits the system to support an extended memory hi

Basic System ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-11Fast Boot ModeWhen enabled, this parameter permits the system to boot faster by skipp

Advanced System Configuration4-12 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityAdvanced System ConfigurationThe Advanced System Configuration option permits you to con

Advanced System ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-13Shadow RAMThe system reserves 256 KB of random access memory (RAM) for theshadow R

ContentsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide viiMajor Components ...

Advanced System Configuration4-14 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityYou must disable this parameter if you installed SIMMs without parity.Operation of ECCTh

PCI System ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-15PCI System ConfigurationThe PCI System Configuration, as shown in the figure below, per

PCI System Configuration4-16 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPCI SlotsThese parameters permit you to specify the appropriate interrupt for each ofthe PCI

PCI System ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-17Onboard SCSIThis parameter permits you to enable or disable the onboard SCSI feature.Bo

Non-PnP ISA Card Configuration4-18 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityNon-PnP ISA Card ConfigurationThe Non-PnP (plug-and-play) ISA Card Configuration parame

Non-PnP ISA Card ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-19Figure 4-7. Non-PnP ISA Card Configuration, Page TwoNon-PnP ISA Card Configurati

Non-PnP ISA Card Configuration4-20 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityI/O RegionThe items under this parameter permit you to reserve 16-byte memory addressra

Power Saving ConfigurationNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-21Power Saving ConfigurationThe Power Saving Configuration parameters permit you to con

Power Saving Configuration4-22 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIDE Hard Disk Standby TimerThis parameter permits the hard disk to enter standby mode after

System SecurityNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-23System SecurityThe Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorizedaccess

Contentsviii ContentsPreventive Maintenance... E-46Gene

System Security4-24 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityThe table below lists the drive control settings and their correspondingfunctions.Table 4-1. Drive Co

System SecurityNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-25Serial Port 1 Base AddressThis parameter permits you to set serial port 1 logical base address.T

System Security4-26 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityTable 4-4. Parallel Port SettingsSetting Function3BCh (IRQ 7) Corresponds to the parallel port with a

System SecurityNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-27Onboard PS/2 Mouse (IRQ 12)This parameter enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse. When set t

System Security4-28 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPower On PasswordThe power-on password secures your system against unauthorized use. Onceyou set this

Load Setup Default SettingsNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-29Load Setup Default SettingsUse this option to load the default settings for the opti

Leaving Setup4-30 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityLeaving SetupExamine the system configuration values. When you are satisfied that all thevalues are corr

Hard Disk Drive TypesNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-31Hard Disk Drive TypesThe table below lists the hard disk drive types and parameters.Table

Hard Disk Drive Types4-32 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityType Cylinders Heads Sectors Per Track23 306 4 1724 612 4 1725 306 4 1726 612 4 1727 698 7 1728

Hard Disk Drive TypesNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 4-33Type Cylinders Heads Sectors Per Track51 1001 15 1752 1024 17 2253 723 13 5154 548 8 3855

NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide iPrefaceAbout This BookThis book provides information about the installation, set up, configuration,and operation o

Hard Disk Drive Types4-34 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityType Cylinders Heads Sectors Per Track79 1001 15 3280 1024 16 6381 1024 10 1782 1024 11 1783 102

NCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 5-1Chapter 5Using the System Utilities

Identifying the System Utilities5-2 Using the System UtilitiesIdentifying the System UtilitiesThis chapter contains information about the system utili

Using the AFlash BIOS UtilityNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 5-3Using the AFlash BIOS UtilityThis section contains information on using the AFlash

Using the AFlash BIOS Utility5-4 Using the System Utilities6. Select Load BIOS File to load the BIOS file into memory.7. Select Program Flash Memory t

Using the EISA Configuration UtilityNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 5-5Using the EISA Configuration UtilityThe EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) is

Using the EISA Configuration Utility5-6 Using the System UtilitiesUsing the KeyboardTo use the keyboard when making menu selections, refer to the tabl

Using the EISA Configuration UtilityNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 5-7Getting HelpThe EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) automatically displays info

Using the EISA Configuration Utility5-8 Using the System UtilitiesLearn About Configuring Your ComputerThis item is highlighted when you first enter t

Using the EISA Configuration UtilityNCR S26 Hot Plug Server User Guide 5-9Maintain System Configuration DisketteThe System Configuration diskette cont