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  • Page 1 Express5800/T71f User’s Guide PART NO.: PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Disclaimer

    DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional NEC office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 3: Conventions

    Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual : Denotes actual messages that appear Screen messages on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional NOTE information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might WARNING result from doing or not doing specific actions.

  • Page 4: Safety, Care And Regulatory Information

    Safety, Care and Regulatory Information Before installing a server, be sure that you understand the following warnings and cautions. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
  • Page 5 CAUTION:  Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.  Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. ...

  • Page 6: Regulatory Notices

    CE Statement This is a Class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures (EN55022). NEC France S.A.S. 29 rue des Hautes Patures 92737 Nanterre Cedex...
  • Page 7 China RoHS List 有毒有害物质或元素 多溴联 多溴二苯 部件名称 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 苯 醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(Ⅵ)) (PBB) (PBDE) 印刷电路板 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (含主、被动电子元器件、连接器等) 风扇、散热器 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 铁壳、支架 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 电源供应器 ○...
  • Page 8 Ukraine RoHS information relevant for Ukraine market. Declaration of Conformity with the requirements of Technical Regulation on the Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (adopted by Order №1057 of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine) The Product is in conformity with the requirements of Technical Regulation on the Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (TR on RoHS).

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PREFACE REVISION HISTORY COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER CONVENTIONS SAFETY, CARE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION PREVENTING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SERVER WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS REGULATORY NOTICES TABLE OF CONTENTS VIII SYSTEM COMPONENTS SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Hardware specification Environmental specification Mechanical specification Power supply specification APPEARANCE OF SYSTEM Front view Rear view...
  • Page 10 System Block Diagram MOTHERBOARD PLACEMENT AND JUMPER SETTING Motherboard Component Connector Icon Description Motherboard Jumper Setting Installing/Removing System Hardware Chassis Cover Removal and Installation Removing the side cover Cooling Fan Installation / Removal Memory Installation / Removal PCI Expansion Card Installation / Removal Install the expansion card Supporting PCI Cards and Installable Slots How to set up RAID with Intel Software RAID (RSTe)
  • Page 11 Memory Configuration PCH-IO Configuration PCI Express Configuration USB Configuration Intel Server Platform Services Security Menu Setting a System Password Changing a System Password Removing a System Password Image Execution Policy Key Management Server Management Menu BMC LAN Configuration Gbt BMC Function View FRU Information System Event Log Event Log Configuration...
  • Page 12 Install Java Tool How to Obtain an Identified IP CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM KEY FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Content Management System Console Overview ENTER CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONSOLE Properties Configuration Network Network Security Security Users Services IPMI Time Settings Sessions LDAP Update Utilities How to Get the iKVM License Key How to Use Remote Media...

  • Page 13: System Components

    System components Item Description Front Bezel door Power supply Cooling fan PCI card bracket Mainboard Hard disk drive cage...

  • Page 14: System Specifications

    System Specifications Hardware specification System unit Items Description Processor Socket  LGA1150 Processor Support  Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v3 product family Chipset  Intel® C222 Chipset LAN Controller  Intel® Ethernet Controller I210 Storage 4x 3.5-inch SATA HDD  ...
  • Page 15 Memory Items Description Number of DIMM slots Four Maximum Memory Capacity 32GB(8GB in each of the four DIMM slots) Memory Modes  Single DIMM, non-interleaving (DDR3_A0 or DDR3_B0)  Two DIMM, interleaving (DDR3_A0,DDR3_B0)  Four DIMM, full memory configuration DIMM specifications Size 4GB&8GB Speed...

  • Page 16: Environmental Specification

    Environmental specification Item Description Temperature range Operating 10–35°C (50–95°F) Non-operating -0–50°C (32–122°F) Humidity (non-condensing) Operating 20-80% RH Non-operating 20-80% RH Acoustic noise (sound Pressure) Idle Sound pressure level in idle mode on bystander position ＜34 dBA Sound pressure level in operating mode on Operating bystander position ＜39 dBA * All temperature ratings shown are for sea level.

  • Page 17: Mechanical Specification

    Mechanical specification Item Description System board platform uATX (Micro Advanced Technology Extended) System board dimensions Length 244mm Width 244mm System Dimensions Height 360.00mm Depth 386.00mm Width 175.00mm Server weight (maximum configuration, approximate) Fully loaded configuration 12.5KG (including the keyboard, mouse, and kits)

  • Page 18: Power Supply Specification

    Power supply specification Express5800/T71f supports 500-watts power supply module. Item Description Model FSP500-70EP Type 500W Dimensions Height 86 mm (3.38 in.) Depth 138 mm (5.43 in.) Width 150 mm (5.9 in.) Weight (approximate) 1.483 kg (3.26 lb) Input requirements Rated input voltage 100–240 VAC...

  • Page 19: Appearance Of System

    Appearance of System Front view Item Icon Component Description USB 3.0 connectors Connects to USB devices. Power button Press the button to power on system. HDD LED indicator Indicates the HDD access/health status.

  • Page 20: Rear View

    Rear view Item Icon Component Description Power supply module cord Connect the system power cord here. socket Serial port Connects to serial devices. Monitor port Connects to monitors. Server Management Port Connect to an Internet or intranet network. For (10/100BASE-TX) server management use.

  • Page 21: Internal Component

    Internal Component Item LED indicator HDD cages Power module bay Cooing fan assemblies PCI slot bracket Mainboard...

  • Page 22: Switch And Led Indicators Introduction

    Switch and LED Indicators Introduction This section discusses the different LED indicators located on the:  Front panel  LAN port Knowing what each LED indicator signifies can aid in problem diagnosis and troubleshooting. Front Panel LED Description Number Color Status Description Power...

  • Page 23: Lan Port Led Description

    LAN Port LED Description Indicator Color Status Description 1. Network speed Amber GbE link network access (Gigabit LAN port only) Green 100 Mbps link network access 10 Mbps link network access 2. Network Amber Active network link connection Amber Blinking Ongoing network data activity Off-line network...

  • Page 24: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram...

  • Page 25: Motherboard Placement And Jumper Setting

    Motherboard Placement and Jumper Setting Motherboard Component This section provides general information on changing jumper settings as well as specific jumper configuration for individual boards in the system.

  • Page 26: Connector Icon Description

    Connector Icon Description Item Code Description Item Code Description PCIE_3 PCI-E slot (x8 slot) PCIE_2 PCI-E slot (x8 slot) PCIE_1 PCI-E slot (x16 slot) AUDIO Audio connectors R_USB1 USB 2.0 connectors USB20_LANB Gigabit LAN port (top)/USB 2.0 connectors (bottom) USB20_MLAN 10/100 LAN port (top)/USB VGA_1 VGA port...

  • Page 27: Motherboard Jumper Setting

    Motherboard Jumper Setting Item Description Clear Password Jumper (J_ PASSWORD) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default) 2-3 Close: Clear password. ME Update Jumper (J_MEUPDATE) 1-2 Close: Normal mode. (Default) 2-3 Close: Force ME update. BIOS Recovery Jumper (J_BIOSRVCR) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default) 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode.

  • Page 28: Installing/Removing System Hardware

    This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the server system for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the NEC Express5800/T71f Server, please pay attention to each section’s instruction and tools needed. NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the...

  • Page 29: Chassis Cover Removal And Installation

    Chassis Cover Removal and Installation Removing the side cover CAUTION! Before you remove or install the system cover: Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to AC power. Remove the two screws located on the rear edge of the side panel. Slide the side panel toward the rear of the chassis to disengage it.

  • Page 30: Cooling Fan Installation / Removal

    Cooling Fan Installation / Removal Disconnect the processor cooling fan cable from mainboard. Use a long-nosed screwdriver to loosen the four cooling fan mounting pins. Lift the cooling fan away from the mainboard. Lay down the cooling fan in an upright position - with the thermal patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch touch the work surface.

  • Page 31: Memory Installation / Removal

    Memory Installation / Removal The motherboard supports DDR3L memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot. Installation step: Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down.

  • Page 32: Pci Expansion Card Installation / Removal

    PCI Expansion Card Installation / Removal NEC Express5800/T71f has four bus slots: PCIE_1 -- PCI Express x16 slot • PCIE_2 -- PCI Express x8 slot • PCIE_3 -- PCI Express x8 slot • PCIE_4 -- PCI Express x4 slot •...

  • Page 33: Supporting Pci Cards And Installable Slots

    Supporting PCI Cards and Installable Slots Part Product Name Slots Remarks Number Slot # : PCI Slot: Card height: Full Height Slot type: Installable card length (mm) : RAID controller (256MB, RAID 0/1) N8103-171    [PCIe 2.0 x8] RAID controller (256MB, RAID 0/1/5/6) N8103-150...

  • Page 34: How To Set Up Raid With Intel Software Raid (Rste)

    How to set up RAID with Intel Software RAID (RSTe) Power on system and press <F2> during POST. Select Advanced→ SATA Configuration→SATA Mode, set this item to RAID Mode. Save Changes and Exit. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array.
  • Page 35 Create RAID Volume If you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press Enter. Entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed).
  • Page 36 Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. If only two hard drives are installed, they will be automatically assigned to the array. Set the stripe block size if necessary. The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, press Enter. Enter the array capacity and press Enter.
  • Page 37 When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press Esc or select 4. Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you can start to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system.
  • Page 38 LED Cable Connection for additional RAID controller N8103-150 RAID Controller (512 MB, RAID 0/1/5/6)     RAID top: Black cable bottom: Red  cable J2A2 1: Black cable J2A2 2: Red cable...
  • Page 39 Manager from the following LSI company web and applying it to a Server: http://www.lsi.com/Pages/default.aspx [SUPPORT]→[Find Help][Find Support Documents & Downloads by Product] "Access our complete library of product documentation and software downloads." NEC Code NEC Product Name Vendor Vendor Product Name Chip Type...
  • Page 40 Connect to CABLE Connect to CABLE Connect to CABLE...

  • Page 41: Hard Disk Drive Installation / Removal

    N8103-171 RAID Controller (RAID 0/1) Hard Disk Drive Installation / Removal Below is the instruction of HDD installation and removal SOP. Open the side cover. Remove the securing screws. Pull the HDD cage out of the system. Slide hard disk into the HDD cage and secure the HDD with screws. .Make sure the HDD is seated securely in the HDD cage.
  • Page 42 Make sure that the drive is properly inserted before pushing the handle back until it clicks into Note!! Place. When installing the HDD3, please attach the support bracket on the HDD in advance. Secure the support bracket with screw. See illustration below:...

  • Page 43: Hdd Installation Sequence

    HDD Installation Sequence...

  • Page 44: Cable Routing

    Cable Routing Cable Routing image Item Suggest Cable Item Suggest Cable Power cable SATA HDD cable SATA cable (onboard SATA to ODD) Front switch cable/Front LED cable...

  • Page 45: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup System BIOS BIOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. You will need to run this utility under the following conditions. When changing the system configuration settings •...
  • Page 46 Entering BIOS Setup Turn on the server and the monitor. If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart the server. During POST, press F2 If you fail to press F2 before POST is completed, you will need to restart the server. The Setup Main menu will be displayed showing the Setup’s menu bar.

  • Page 47: Main Menu

    Main Menu Parameter Description BIOS Information Displays the related information of the system BIOS. BIOS Version Build Date BMC Information Displays the related BMC information. BMC Firmware Version SDR Version FRU Version Processor Information Technical specifications for the installed processor. Name/ Brand String/ Frequency/ Processor ID/ Stepping/ Count/ Microcode Revision...

  • Page 48: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu The Advanced menu display submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components. Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen.

  • Page 49: Acpi Settings

    ACPI Settings Parameter Description Option ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will [Suspend Disabled] enter, when the suspend button is pressed. S1 only (CPU Stop Clock) S3 only (Suspend to RAM) Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from.

  • Page 50: Trusted Computing

    Trusted Computing Parameter Description Option Security Device Support Select Enabled to activate TPM support feature. Enabled [Disabled] Current Status Information Display current TPM status information.

  • Page 51: Pci Subsystem Settings

    PCI Subsystem Settings Parameter Description Option PCI Express Slot #1/2/3/4 I/O When enabled, This setting will initialize the device [Enabled] expansion ROM for the related PCI-E slot. Disabled Onboard LAN #1 I/O ROM Configure onboard LAN device and initialize device iSCSI Option expansion ROM.
  • Page 52 Onboard LAN1 Controller Enable/Disable onboard LAN controller. [Enabled] Disabled Onboard LAN #1 I/O ROM Enable/Disable onboard LAN#1 device and [Enabled] initialize device expansion ROM. Disabled PCI Latency Timer Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] Register.

  • Page 53: Cpu Configuration

    CPU Configuration...
  • Page 54 Parameter Description Option CPU Type Displays the technical specifications of the installed Signature processor. Processor Family Microcode Patch FSB Speed Max CPU Speed Min CPU Speed Processor Cores Intel HT Technology Intel VT-x Technology 64-bit Display the supported information of installed CPU. EIST Technology Display Intel EIST Technology function support information.
  • Page 55 EIST Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both [Enabled] (Intel Enhanced Intel SpeedStep voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low Disabled Technology) levels in response to processor load. Turbo Mode When this item is enabled, the processor will [Enabled] automatically ramp up the clock speed of 1-2 of its Disabled processing cores to improve its performance.

  • Page 56: Sata Configuration

    SATA Configuration...
  • Page 57 Parameter Description Option SATA Controller When enabled, the SATA controller will [Enabled] function normally. Disabled SATA Mode Selection Select the on chip SATA type. RAID IDE: When set to IDE, the SATA controller [ACHI] disables its RAID and AHCI functions and runs in the IDE emulation mode.
  • Page 58 Software Feature Mask Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced Configuration items. Serial SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Displays the installed HDD devices. Press [Enter] to view the information of installed HDD devices Software Preserve (for Serial Display the software preserve status for SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5) Serial SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5.

  • Page 59: Info Report Configuration

    Info Report Configuration Parameter Description Option Post Report Enable/Disable Post Report support. [Enabled] Disabled Delay Time Press <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. Info Error Message Enable/Disable Info Error Message support. [Enabled] Disabled Summary Screen Enable/Disable Summary Screen support.

  • Page 60: Usb Configuration

    USB Configuration Parameter Description Option Detected USB Devices Displays the information of installed USB devices in the system. Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for [Enabled] legacy USB devices. Disabled Auto USB3.0 Support USB3.0 feature enabled. [Enabled] XHCI Hand-off Configure XHCI (USB3.0) device.

  • Page 61: It8732 Super Io Configuration

    IT8732 Super IO Configuration Parameter Description Option IT8732 Super IO Chip Display the model name of Super IO chip. Serial Port 1/2 Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Serial Port 1/2 When enabled allows you to [Enabled] configure the serial port settings. Disabled When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port.

  • Page 62: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Serial Port Console Redirection...
  • Page 63 Parameter Description Option Console Redirection Select whether to enable console Enabeld For COM1/COM2/Serial Port for redirection for specified device. [Disabled] Out-of-Band Management/Windows Console redirection enables users Emergency Management Services to manage the system from a (EMC) remote location. Terminal Type Select a terminal type to be used for VT100 console redirection.
  • Page 64 Redirection After BIOS POST This option allows user to enable [Always Enable] console redirection after O.S has Boot Loader loaded. Out-of-Bnad Mgmt Port Microsoft Windows Emerency [COM1] Management Service (EMS) allows COM2 for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

  • Page 65: Network Stack

    Network Stack Parameter Description Option Network stack Enable/Disable UEFI network stack. Enabled When this item is enabled, advanced items show up. [Disabled] Ipv4 PXE Support Enable/Disable Ipv4 PXE feature. [Enabled] Disabled Ipv6 PXE Support Enable/Disable Ipv6 PXE feature. [Enabled] Disabled...

  • Page 66: Iscsi Configuration

    iSCSI Configuration Parameter Description Option Add an Attempts Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Delete Attempts Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Change Attempt Order Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items.

  • Page 67: Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection

    Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection Parameter Description Option NIC Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Blink LEDs (range 0-15 seconds) Blink LEDs for the specified duration (u to 15 seconds). Press the numeric keys to input the desired value. UEFI Driver Display the UEFI driver information.
  • Page 68 PCI Device ID Display the PCI device ID. Bus:Device:Function Display the number of Bus/Device/Function Link Status Display the link status. Factory MAC Address/Alternate Display the Factory and Alternate MAC address MAC Address information. Virtual MAC Address Display the virtual MAC address information. Link Speed Change link speed duplex for current port.

  • Page 69: Chipset

    Chipset The Chipset menu display submenu options for configuring the function of North Bridge and South Bridge.Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen. Parameter Description Option System Agent (SA) Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. PCH-IO Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items.

  • Page 70: System Agent (Sa) Configuration

    System Agent (SA) Configuration Parameter Description Option System Agent Bridge Name Display the chipset name of System Agent Bridge. System Agent RC Version Display the System Agent RC version information VT-d Capability Display the VT-d supported information. VT-d Enable/Disable Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed [Enabled] I/O (VT-d) feature.

  • Page 71: Graphics Configuration

    Graphics Configuration Parameter Description Option Primary Display Configure the Primary display device. [Auto] Slot PCIE_1 Slot PCIE_2 Slot PCIE_3 Slot PCIE_4 Onboard VGA...

  • Page 72: Nb Pcie Configuration

    NB PCIe Configuration Parameter Description Option PEG0 Display PEG0 configuration information. PEG0 - Gen X Configure PEG0 B0:D1:F0 Gen1-Gen3 [Auto] PEG1 Display PEG1 configuration information. PEG1 - Gen X Configure PEG1 B0:D1:F1 Gen1-Gen3 [Auto] PEG2 Display PEG2 configuration information. PEG2 - Gen X Configure PEG2 B0:D1:F2 Gen1-Gen3 [Auto] Run-time C7 Allowed...
  • Page 73 no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. Auto ASPM L0s ASPM L1 ASPM L0sL1 PEG2 - ASPM Control ASPM support for the PEG Device. This has [Disabled] no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. Auto ASPM L0s ASPM L1...

  • Page 74: Memory Configuration

    Memory Configuration Parameter Description Option Memory RC Version Display version number of installed memory. Memory Frequency Display the frequency information of installed memory. Total Memory Determines how much total memory is present during the POST. Memory Voltage Display the voltage information of installed memory. DIMM Information: The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3 DDR3_P0_A0...
  • Page 75 2133 2400 2667 Max TOLUD Maximum Value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment [Dynamic] would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest 3.25 GB MMIO length of installed graphic controller. 3 GB 2.75 GB 2.5 GB 2.25 GB 2 GB 1.75 GB 1.5 GB 1.25 GB 1 GB...

  • Page 76: Pch-Io Configuration

    PCH-IO Configuration Parameter Description Option Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH RC version information Intel PCH SKU Name Display Intel PCH SKU Name. Intel PCH Rev ID Display Intel PCH Reversion ID information. PCI Express Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items.
  • Page 77 Power On: System power state when AC cord is re-plugged. Power Off: Do not power on system when AC power is back. Last State: Set system to the last sate when AC power is removed.

  • Page 78: Pci Express Configuration

    PCI Express Configuration Parameter Description Option PCI Express Clock Gating Enable/Disable PCI Express Clock [Enabled] Gating for each root port. Disabled DMI Link ASPM Control The control of Active State Power Enabled Management on both NB side and [Disabled] SB side of the DMI Link. DMI Link Extended Synch Control The control of Extended Synch on Enabled...

  • Page 79: Usb Configuration

    USB Configuration Parameter Description Option USB Precondition Precondition work on USB host Enabled controller and root ports for faster [Disabled] enumeration. XHCI Mode Mode of operation of xHCI [Smart Auto] controller. Auto Enabled Disabled Manual BTCG Enable/Disable BTCG. Enabled [Disabled] USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control Control each of the USB ports Enabled...

  • Page 80: Intel Server Platform Services

    Intel Server Platform Services Parameter Description Option Intel Server Platform Services Enable/Disable Intel Server Platform [Enabled] Services Help. Disabled...

  • Page 81: Security Menu

    Security Menu The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords.
  • Page 82 There are three types of passwords that you can set: Administrator password • Entering this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility. User password • Entering this password will restrict a user’s access to the Setup menus. To enable or disable this field, a Administrator Password must first be set.

  • Page 83: Setting A System Password

    Setting a System Password Use the up/down keys to select a password parameter (Set Administrator Password or Set User Password), then press Enter. A password box will appear. Type a password then press Enter. The password may consist of up to six alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Retype the password to verify the first entry then press Enter again.

  • Page 84: Image Execution Policy

    Image Execution Policy Parameter Description Option Internal FV Image Execution Policy per device path on [Always Execute] Security Violation. Option ROM Image Execution Policy per device path on Always Execute Security Violation. Always Deny Allow Execute Defer Execute [Deny Execute] Query User Removable Media Image Execution Policy per device path on...

  • Page 85: Key Management

    Key Management Parameter Description Option Key Management This item appears only when the Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom. Factory Default Key Force the system to Setup Mode. This will clear all Secure Enabled Provisioning Boot Variables such as Platform Key (PK), Key-exchange [Disabled] Key (KEK), Authorized Signature Database (db), and Forbidden Signaures Database (dbx).
  • Page 86 Key Exchange Key Database Display the status of Platform Key. (KEK) Delete KEK Press [Enter] to delete the KEK from your system. Set new KEK Press [Enter] to configure a new KEK Append Var to KEK Press [Enter] to load additional KEK from a storage devices for an additional db and dbx management.

  • Page 87: Server Management Menu

    Server Management Menu Parameter Description Option BMC LAN Configuration BMC LAN Configuration. Press Enter t access the related submenu. Gbt BMC Function BMC related function configuration.Pres Enter to access the related submenu. View FRU information The FRU information submenu is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as system product information.

  • Page 88: Bmc Lan Configuration

    BMC LAN Configuration Parameter Description Option Configuration Source elect to configure LAN channel parameters Static statically or dynamically (DHCP). Do nothing [Dynamic] option will not modify any BMC network Do Nothing parameters during BIOS phase. IP Address Display IP Address information. Subnet Mask Display Subnet Mask information.

  • Page 89: Gbt Bmc Function

    Gbt BMC Function Parameter Description Option Select NCSI and Dedicated LAN Switch NCSI and dedicated LAN and send KCS [Mode1 (Dedicated)] command. Mode2(NSCI)

  • Page 90: View Fru Information

    View FRU Information The FRU Information screen is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as System product information. Items on this window are non-configurable.

  • Page 91: System Event Log

    System Event Log Parameter Description Option SEL Components Change this to enable or disable all features of Enabled System Event Logging during boot [Disabled] Erasing SEL Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log [No] Erasing is done prior to any logging activation Yes, On next reset during reset.

  • Page 92: Event Log Configuration

    Event Log Configuration...
  • Page 93 Parameter Description Option Change Smbios Event Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced Log Settings items. View Smbios Event Log view the Press [Enter] to Smbios Event Logs. Smbios Event Log Change this to enable or disable all features of [Enabled] System Event Logging during boot.

  • Page 94: Boot Option Menu

    Boot Option Menu The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable. Parameter Description Option Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

  • Page 95: Csm16 Parameters

    CSM16 Parameters Parameter Description Option CSM16 Module Version Display CSM Module version information. Gate20 Active Upon Request: GA20 can be disabled using [Upon Request] BIOS services. Always Always: Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB.

  • Page 96: Csm Parameters

    CSM Parameters Parameter Description Option Launch CSM Enable/Disable Compatibility Support Module [Enabled] (Compatibility Support (CSM) launch. Disabled Module) Note:  The following five items appear and configurable when the Launch CSM is set to Enabled.  If the Launch CSM is set to Disabled, the following five items will not be able to support Legacy mode.

  • Page 97: Exit Menu

    Exit Menu The Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press Enter. Parameter Description Option Save Changes and Exit Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup. Discard Changes and Exit Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup.

  • Page 98: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Installation Procedures The DVD auto run program starts, click on specified driver item to start the installation. Then, a series of installation wizards appear. Follow up the wizards to install the drivers. System will restart automatically when the setup is completed. For Windows 2008R2 Please refer the following folder to review the revision of each driver.
  • Page 99 For Windows 2012 Please refer the following folder to review the revision of each driver. NOTE: Driver Folder Name Operating System Intel Chipset driver 9.4.0.1017 Windows Intel LAN driver Rel18.5PV Linux and Windows Intel AHCI driver IRSTe_3.7_PV_3.7.0.1093 Windows ASPEED onboard VGA v098_whql Windows Audio Driver...

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error Symptoms List NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause.
  • Page 101 Hard disk drive has write error. Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings. Hard disk drive. Hard disk drive LED fails to light, but With the system power on, measure the voltage of hard disk LED system operates normally. connector. Hard drive LED cable.
  • Page 102 Parallel/Serial Ports Execute “Load Default Values” in BIOS Setup to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test Make sure that the LPT# or COM# you test is the same as the failed. setting in BIOS Setup.
  • Page 103 https://access.redhat.com/site/documentation/en-US/Red_Hat_En terprise_Linux/6/html/Power_Management_Guide/ASPM.html User 1 in Web console does not work in Enable user 1 and set a simple password for it through Web ipmitool/ipmiutils. console. Remove password of user 1 using ipmitool/ipmiutils: ipmitool -H <...> -U admin -P password user set password 1 "" ipmitool -H <...>...

  • Page 104: Bios Beep Codes

    BIOS Beep Codes BIOS Beep Codes Table PEI Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Invalid password Recovery started Recovery failed S3 Resume failed No Console Input/Output Devices are found Flash update is failed BIOS Recovery Instruction AMI has an embedded recovery technique. In the event that the BIOS becomes corrupt the boot block can be used to restore the BIOS to a working state.
  • Page 105 6. BIOS updated.

  • Page 106: Bios Post Error Messages List

    BIOS POST Error Messages List BIOS POST error message list PEI Phase Status Code Description Progress Code 0x10 PEI Core is started 0x11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 0x12 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 0x13 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 0x14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 0x15...

  • Page 107: Dxe Phase

    0x5A Internal CPU error 0x5B Reset PPI is not available 0x5C-0x5F Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume Progress Codes 0xE1=0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) 0xE1 S3 Boot Script execution 0xE2 Video repost 0xE3...
  • Page 108 0x7A – 0x7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 0x80 – 0x8F OEM DXE initialization codes 0x90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started 0x91 Driver connecting is started 0x92 PCI Bus initialization is started 0x93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization 0x94 PCI Bus Enumeration 0x95...

  • Page 109: Undetermined Problems

    8. Check all cables and connectors for proper installation. 9. If the jumpers, switches and voltage settings are correct, remove or disconnect the following, one at a time: 10. Non-NEC devices  External devices  Any adapter card (modem card, LAN card or video card, if installed) ...

  • Page 110: Content Management System Console

    Content Management System Console Software Install Prerequisites on remote management PC Before installing Java tool, please check your system for the following required configuration requirements:  Supported environments: Microsoft Windows 7, 2003, 2008 Server.  JAVA Recommended Version 6 Update 12 (file size: ~ 7 MB) Install Java Tool Please follow the instruction to install Java in Windows operating system.

  • Page 111: How To Obtain An Identified Ip

    How to Obtain an Identified IP Please follow the instruction to obtain an Identified IP. Go to BIOS setup menu. Select Server Management. Select BMC LAN Configuration and define Configuration Source. Save the configuration and exit BIOS setup menu. Enter BIOS setup menu, and go to Server Management→BMC LAN Configuration to get the identified IP address.

  • Page 112: Content Management System Key Features And Functions

    Content Management System Key Features and Functions  Support IPMI v2.0  Out-of-band monitoring and control for sever management over LAN.  FRU information report includes main board part number, product name, and manufacturer, etc.)  Health status/Hardware monitoring report. ...

  • Page 113: Content Management System Console Overview

    Content Management System Console Overview Open a web browser and type in your identified IP. The IP address can be found using your DHCP server. A dialog box prompts you to enter Username and Password. Enter the following values: Username: admin Password: password NOTE! ...

  • Page 114: Enter Content Management System Console

    Enter Content Management System Console After you successfully log into your Gigabyte Content Management System Console, the Remote Management Console GUI appears.

  • Page 115: Properties

    Properties Properties displays the firmware version of current remote client system.

  • Page 116: Configuration

    Configuration Network You can view and modify the network settings on this screen. Select the Network Mode from the drop-down list. When you finish configuration, click Apply Change. Please note that the changes may not take effect immediately, click Refresh to take effect of changes.
  • Page 117 Network Interface Configuration eth0 Click on the Name of Network Interface, advanced screen pops up. When you finish the configuration, click “Apply Changes”.

  • Page 118: Network Security

    Network Security You can configure the network security settings on this screen. Check the IP Blocking Enabled box and input the desire value of IP Blocking Fail Count, IP Blocking Fail Window, and IP Blocking Penalty Time. After you finish the configuration, click Apply Change to save the settings.

  • Page 119: Security

    Security The Security page shows the current certificate status. To generate a new certificate, click Generate Certificate. To upload a certificate, click Upload Certificate.

  • Page 120: Users

    Users To configure a specific user, click the Users ID. When you finish configuration, click Apply Change. To display new user information, click Refresh. NOTE! BMC convention for enabling an ‘anonymous’ login is to configure the entry for User ID 1 with a null username (all zero’s) and a null password (all zero’s).

  • Page 121: Services

    Services You can configure the web server parameters (such as, HTTP Port Number, HTTPS Port Number, Timeout, max Sessions, and Active Sessions) on a remote computer. By default, the timeout is 1800 seconds. When you finish the configuration, click Apply Changes.

  • Page 122: Ipmi

    IPMI This screen contains two sections: IPMI Serial and IPMI Settings. IPMI Serial There are four serial configuration in IPMI Serial: Connection Mode Settings, Baud Rate, Flow Control, and Channel Privilege Level Limit. The Connection Mode Settings allows user to select the Console redirection type and to manage the system from a remote location.
  • Page 123 IPMI Settings IPMI Settings provides remote configuration over LAN. To activate IPMI remote configuration by LAN, check Enable IPMI Over LAN option, define the Channel Privilege Level Limit, and enter the Encryption Key. When you finish the configuration, click Apply Changes.

  • Page 124: Time Settings

    Time Settings This screen provides the mechanism to configure the Network Time acquisition method. With Administrator or Operator privilege level, you can modify configuration settings and click the Apply Changes button to execute the settings, as well as click the Sync Time Now button (when in Requested Mode) to request an immediate clock set.

  • Page 125: Sessions

    Sessions This screen displays information on Active Sessions. Additionally, the trash can icon provides the delete function for privileged users. Click Refresh to refresh the Sessions status.

  • Page 126: Ldap

    LDAP LDAP screen allows download user list of LDAP server then create Gigabyte Content Management System Console user account from this list directly. Check the box below to enable LDAP authentication and enter the required information to access the LDAP server. Click Apply Changes to save your change.

  • Page 127: Update

    Update The firmware can be updated remotely. To update firmware, follow the instruction below: Select Update Type. Select the file on your local system using Choose File. Click Upload to update to the new version of firmware.

  • Page 128: Utilities

    Utilities Utilities provide BMC reboot and Factory default restore functions. It also enhances Redundancy FAN and iKVM enabling functions. To reboot system, click Reboot. To restore factory default, click Factory Default. To enable iKVM Function, fill in the License Key, and click Apply Changes.

  • Page 129: How To Get The Ikvm License Key

    Go to Utilities page to get the iKVM serial number. See illustrated below. Feedback the iKVM serial numbers to NEC. NEC will deliver the labels and license keys. Input the license keys in the column, see illustrated below. Click Apply Changes.

  • Page 130: How To Use Remote Media

    How to Use Remote Media Active iKVM License Key, and Enabled iKVM Function. Virtual KVM and Media Launch window appears.
  • Page 131 Click Launch Java VM Client to launch the redirection console and manage the local computer. After clicking the button, a console appears as below: Function Item Resulting Action Mapped Check the mapped box next to the drive types you want to connect.

  • Page 132: Server Information

    Server Information Sensor Monitor You can view and modify the sensor general settings on this screen. Select the Auto Refresh Interval ND Sensor Type from the drop-down list. Probe List displays all system related voltage sensors of a remote host system. Click Refresh to update current health status for both system voltages.

  • Page 133: Power Control

    Power Control The Power Control allows you to power on/off/cycle the remote host system. Additionally you can hard reset/diagnostic interrupt the remote host system. You can also see the remote power status in this screen. To perform the power control operation, select the operation and click Apply Changes.

  • Page 134: System Event Log

    System Event Log It records the event when sensor has an abnormal state. When the log matches the pre-defined alert, the system sends out the notification automatically, if it is pre-configured. NOTE If logs exceed 510 records, BMC will not be able to record any logs. The number of 510 records is maximum.

  • Page 135: Event Management

    Event Management Platform Events A platform event filter (PEF) can trigger an action and generate an alert when a critical hardware-related event occurs. For each PEF, you can choose the action to be taken when a platform event occurs. You can also choose to generate and send an alert when a platform event occurs. In the Platform Events screen, you can enable the generation of platform event alerts globally by clicking Global Alerting Enable.

  • Page 136: Trap Settings

    Trap Settings In the Trap Settings, user can set the IPv4 and Ipv6 Destination List. IPv6 and IPv4 are two completely separate protocols. IPv6 is not backwards compatible with IPv4, and IPv4 hosts and routers will not be able to deal directly with IPv6 traffic. IPv6 has a significantly larger address space than IPv4.

  • Page 137: Email Settings

    Email Settings If you want the alert to be sent by email, you can configure to specify the e-mail address, subject and message in the Email Settings. After you finish the configuration, click Apply Change to save the settings. SMTP Set E-mail (SMTP) server IP address for sending alert notification to user.

  • Page 138: Serial Over Lan

    Serial Over LAN You can configure the Serial Over LAN settings on this screen. Check the Enable Serial Over LAN box and select the Baud Rate and Channel Privilege Limit from the drop-down list. After you finish the configuration, click Apply Change to save the settings.

  • Page 139: Vkvm & Vmedia (Option)

    vKVM & vMedia (Option) This screen allows you to start a Remote Console session with the host system. Launch Java KVM Client Click Launch Java KVM Client to launch the redirection console and manage the server remotely. After clicking the button, a console appears as below:...
  • Page 140 Launch Java VM Client Click Launch Java VM Client to launch the redirection console and manage the local computer. After clicking the button, a console appears as below: Function Item Resulting Action Mapped Check the mapped box next to the drive types you want to connect.

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