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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 47 and the Warranty and Support Information document on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD. Second Edition (April 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007, 2008. A ...
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Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Chapter 1. The ThinkServer RS1 10 T ypes 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438 . . . .1 Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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W aste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) notices . . . . . . . . .4 9 Recycling statements for Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 0 Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1 German Ordinance for Work gloss statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2 Electronic emissions notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instal ací tohoto produktu si pr ectete prí rucku bezpecnostních i nstr ukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvo ...
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number . This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the cauti ...
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Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v ...
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Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery , use only the battery recommended by the manufacturer . If your system has a module containing a lithium battery , replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer . The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: v T ...
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Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustment ...
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Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all el ...
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Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service tec ...
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xii ThinkServer RS1 10 T ypes 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438: User Guide ...
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Chapter 1. The ThinkServer RS1 10 T ypes 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438 The Lenovo ® ThinkServer ™ RS1 10 T ypes 6435, 6436, 6437 and 6438 server is a 1-U-high server that is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility . Performance, ease of use, reliability ...
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additional information that is not included in the server documentation. These updates are available from the Lenovo Support Web site. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Support Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is descr ...
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Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server . Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply . Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment is referred to as a unit, or “U.” A 1 ...
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T able 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor: One Intel ® LGA 775 single core, dual core, or quad core, depending on the server model: v Single core: Celeron 440 or later v Dual core: Core 2 Duo E4600 or Xeon E31 10, or later v Quad core: Xeon 3300 series Notes: 1. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the size of the L2 ...
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What your server offers The server uses the following features and technologies: v Baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller provides basic service-processor environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs ...
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The server supports up to two 25.4 mm (1-inch) slim-high, 3.5-inch hard disk drives (Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment ( S ATA ) or serial-attached SCSI (SAS), depending on the server model), or up to four 63.5 mm (2.5-inch) hard disk drives (SAS), depending on the server model. v RAID support The hot-swap models of this server contain an inte ...
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EasyStartup The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of installing the operating system and device drivers on your server by performing the following tasks: v Detects installed hardware devices v Guides the network administrator through the process of creating a response file v Enables you to create scripts or commands that run at ...
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Note: If this LED is off, it does not mean that there is no electrical power in the server . The LED might be burned out. To remove all electrical power from the server , you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually . A power-control-button shield comes ...
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Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector . Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector . Ethernet connector: Use either of these connectors to connect the server to a network. Ethernet connector 1 supports Serial over LAN (SOL). USB connector: Connect a USB device to either of these connectors. Systems-management c ...
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Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 1 2 The server ...
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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server . Server components The following illustrations show the major components in the server . The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 3.5-inch models © Lenovo 2008, 2009. Portion ...
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1 Riser card assembly 12 Bezel 2 SAS/SA T A controller (some models) 13 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive (some models) 3 System board 14 CD/DVD drive 4 SAS/SA T A backplane (some models) 15 Operator information panel assembly 5 S ATA simple-swap back panel (some models) 16 CD/DVD interfac ...
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2.5-inch models Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 13 ...
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1 Riser card assembly 11 CD/DVD drive 2 SAS/SA T A controller (some models) 12 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive (some models) 3 System board 13 Operator information panel assembly 4 2.5-inch hard disk drive backplane 14 Fans 5 Power supply 15 Air baffle 6 Fans 16 Microprocesso ...
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Important: Use only a supported SAS/SA T A controller in the SAS/SA T A controller card connector . For a list of supported optional devices for the server , see http://www .lenovo.com/thinkserver . System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board. 1 Boot block recovery jumper ...
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System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system board. 1 Serial connector 5 USB 4 connector 2 Video connector 6 USB 3 connector 3 Ethernet 2 connector 7 Systems-management connector 4 Ethernet 1 connector 16 ThinkServer RS1 10 T ypes 6435, 6436, 6437 a ...
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System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. 1 PCI Express slot 2 error LED 9 Fan 4 error LED 2 PCI Express slot 1 error LED 10 Fan 1 error LED 3 SAS/SA T A controller error LED 11 Fan 2 error LED 4 Baseboard management controller heartbeat LED ...
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System-board optional-device connectors The following illustration shows the connectors for user-installable optional devices. 1 Other systems-management connector 6 DIMM 3 connector 2 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine connector 7 DIMM 2 connector 3 Battery connector 8 DIMM 1 connector 4 SAS/SA T A cont ...
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The following illustration shows the location of the PCI-X slot on the optional PCI-X riser-card assembly . 1 Power cable 2 PCI X-slot Installation guidelines Before you install optional devices, read the following information: v Read the safety information that begins on page v and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive devices ...
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v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have to lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions: – Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping. – Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet. – Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy o ...
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W orking inside the server with the power on Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work ins ...
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2. T urn off the server and all attached devices (see “T urning off the server” on page 9). 3. Disconnect all external cables and power cords. 4. Remove the server from the rack and place it on a flat, static-protective surface. 5. Press the cover-release button 1 . 6. Slide the cover back approximately 1.27 cm (0.5 inches); then, lift it ...
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connectors” on page 18 for the location of the connector). To install the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, see the documentation that comes with the option. v The server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI Express adapters so that you can install PCI Express adapters that do not support sharing of interrupts. v An optiona ...
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3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 21). 1 Power cable 2 PCI X-slot 4. If the riser-card assembly is an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly , disconnect the riser-card power cable from the riser-card assembly . 5. Grasp the riser-card assembly 1 at the front and rear edges and lift to remove it from the server ...
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8. Place the adapter , component side up, on a flat, static-protective surface and set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer , if necessary . 9. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners and align it with the expansion slot in the riser card assembly; then, press the adapter firmly into the expansion sl ...
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12. If the riser-card assembly is an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly in the server , reconnect the riser-card power cable to the riser-card assembly . 13. If you are installing a ServeRAID-MR10i controller (2.5-inch drive models only), complete the following steps: a. Disconnect the existing SAS/SA T A controller signal cable from the hard disk ...
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Note: If you have only one hard disk drive, install it in the left drive bay . 1 S ATA hard disk drive back plate 3 Hard disk drive assembly 2 Filler panel Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive. 1. Read th ...
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Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive The 3.5-inch drive hot-swap server models support either two SAS 3.5-inch hard disk drives or two S ATA 3.5-inch hard disk drives. The 2.5-inch drive hot-swap server models support four 2.5-inch SAS hard disk drives 1 . The installation procedure is the same for any of these drives. The illustrations in t ...
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d. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position. e. Check the hard disk drive status LED to make sure that the hard disk drive is operating correctly . If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit continuously , that drive is faulty and must be replaced. If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is being ...
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4. Remove the retention clip 1 from the drive and save it for future use. To install a CD or DVD drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 19. 2. Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are turned of f and that the power cords and all external c ...
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a. Separate the P4 connector on the cable that connects the power supply to the CD/DVD interposer card. b. Connect the short 4-wire length of the riser-card power cable ( 2 to 3 ) to the two halves of the P4 connector , as shown in the illustration. c. Make sure that the long 2-wire section ( 2 to 1 ) reaches the riser-card ...
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6. Install a PCI-X or PCI adapter 1 , if you have one available: a. Remove the expansion-slot cover from the PCI-X slot on the assembly . Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This maintains the electronic emissions characteristics of the server and ensures proper cooling of server components. b. T ouch t ...
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8. Connect the riser-card power cable 1 to the PCI-X riser-card assembly 2 . If you have to remove the PCI-X riser-card assembly from the server , disconnect the riser-card power cable from the assembly first; then, grasp the front and rear edges of the assembly and lift the assembly out of the server . If you have other devices to inst ...
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v When you restart the server after you add or remove a DIMM, a message is displayed indicating that the memory configuration has changed. To remove a DIMM 1 or 2 , complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 19. 2. T urn off the server and peripheral devic ...
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Completing the installation To complete the installation, complete the following steps: 1. Reinstall the cover . See “Installing the cover” for more information. 2. Install the server in the rack cabinet. See the Rack Installation Instructions that come with the server for detailed information about how to install the server in a rack cabinet. ...
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Rear 1 Power-cord connector 5 Ethernet 1 connector 2 Systems-management connector 6 Ethernet 2 connector 3 USB 3 connector 7 Video connector 4 USB 4 connector 8 Serial connector Yo u must turn off the server before you connect or disconnect cables. See the documentation that comes with any external de ...
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Chapter 3. Configuring the server The following configuration programs come with the server: v Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS). Use it to configure serial port assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the ...
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Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to perform the following tasks: v V iew configuration information v V iew and change assignments for devices and I/O ports v Set the date and time v Set and change passwords v V iew and change the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup ...
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v Devices and I/O Ports Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output (I/O) ports, to configure remote console redirection, to enable or disable integrated Ethernet controllers and all standard ports (such as serial and USB), and to view the system MAC addresses. If you disable a device, it cannot be configured, and ...
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example, you can define a startup sequence that checks for a CD or DVD in the CD or DVD drive, then checks the hard disk drive, and then checks for a USB key drive (flash drive). If you have not changed the default startup sequence, the server starts the devices in the following order: the CD or DVD drive; then, the USB diskette drive, USB memory k ...
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together with the BMC Serial Port Access Mode setting, affects serial-related behavior and remote-management capabilities on this server . For more information, see the help for this choice. - BMC Serial Port Access Mode Select this choice to specify the access mode for the serial port. This choice, together with the System-BMC Serial Port Sharing ...
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Select this choice to view the system-error messages from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. To clear the RSA II event/error log, select Clear RSA II Logs and confirm the selection. The RSA II event/error log is limited in size. When the log is full, new entries will overwrite the oldest entries. When you are troubleshooting an error , be s ...
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If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server in any of the following ways: v If an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the password prompt (see “Administrator password”). Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and reset the power-on password. v Remove the battery from the server a ...
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Note: All configuration settings will be cleared by this action; you might have to configure the settings again. 1. Review the safety information that begins on page v. 2. T urn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables. 3. Remove the server from the rack and place it on a flat, static-protective surfa ...
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Boot Support Specify the type of boot support that will be in effect (disabled, BIOS only , OS only , or both BIOS and OS) RAID Properties Create a RAID array from the displayed choices SAS T opology View information about the devices that are directly attached to the selected SAS controller and which devices make up RAID arrays. Format and verify ...
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Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to download a baseboard management controller firmware update or a SDR/FRU update. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware or SDR/FRU data only and does no ...
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Appendix. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo ...
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estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. T rademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Lenovo logo EasyStartup ThinkServer The following terms are trademarks of International Bu ...
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Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest currently supported drives that are available from Lenovo. Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module. Lenovo makes no representations or ...
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dispositions de retour et de recyclage applicables aux systèmes utilisés à travers l’Union européenne. Conformément à la directive, ladite étiquette précise que le produit sur lequel elle est apposée ne doit pas être jeté mais être récupéré en fin de vie. Users of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with the WEEE marking per ...
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Battery return program This product may contain a lithium or lithium ion battery . Consult your user manual or service manual for specific battery information. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly . Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. For information on disposal or batteries outside the United States, go to http: ...
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batteries pour indiquer que la batterie ne doit pas être mise au rebut mais plutôt récupérée en fin de cycle de vie selon cette norme. In accordance with the European Directive 2006/66/EC, batteries and accumulators are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life. The label on the battery may also i ...
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A digital ...
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empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. Lenovo übernimmt keine V erantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw . wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der Lenovo gesteckt/eingebaut werden. Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetis ...
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T aiwanese Class A warning statement Lenovo product service information for T aiwan Chinese Class A warning statement Korean Class A warning statement Appendix. Notices 55 ...
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Index A adapter installing 22 PCI Express bus 22 administrator password 39, 43 attention notices 2 B baseboard management controller utility programs 45 bays 4 bypassing an unknown password 43 C caution statements 2 CD drive See CD/DVD drive CD/DVD drive replacing 29 specification 4 configuration Configuration/Setup Utility 38 EasyStartup CD 37 RAI ...
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integrated (continued) functions 4 internal connectors 14 J jumper , clear CMOS (password override) 43 jumpers 15 L LED Ethernet activity 8 Ethernet link 8 hard disk drive activity 8 locator 8 power-on 7 LEDs front 7 rear 8 local area network (LAN) 5 locator LED 8 M memory capacity 5 order of installation 33 specifications 4 memory module specifica ...
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T temperature 4 trademarks 48 turning off the server 9 turning on the server 9 TÜV gloss statement 52 U unknown password, bypassing 43 updating the firmware code 45 USB connector 9 user password 43 See power-on password using baseboard management controller utility programs 45 utility program Configuration/Setup 38 LSI Logic Configuration Utility ...
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