Lenovo ThinkServer RD640 - User Manual

ThinkServerRD640
UserGuideandHardwareMaintenance
Manual
MachineTypes:70AV,70AW,70AX,70AY,70B0,and70B1

Summary

Chapter 2. Server Setup Road Map

Unpack the Server Package

Install the Server into a Standard Rack Cabinet

Configure RAID and Install Operating System and Device Drivers

Steps to configure RAID and install the operating system and device drivers.

Chapter 4. Turning On and Turning Off the Server

Turning On the Server

Methods for powering on the server.

Turning Off the Server

Methods for powering off the server, including safety precautions.

Chapter 5. Configuring the Server

Using the Setup Utility Program

Information about using the server's firmware setup utility.

Starting the Setup Utility Program

Step-by-step instructions to launch the Setup Utility program.

Using Passwords

How to set, change, or delete administrator and user passwords.

Configuring the TPM Function

Updating or Recovering the BIOS

Instructions for updating and recovering from BIOS failures.

Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup Program

Guide to using the EasyStartup program for server setup and OS installation.

Configuring RAID

Information about RAID and utility programs for configuration.

Chapter 6. Installing, Removing, or Replacing Hardware

Guidelines

Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

Procedures to prevent damage to components from static electricity.

Removing the Server Cover

Installing or Removing a Memory Module

Step-by-step guide for installing or removing memory modules.

Installing or Replacing a Hot-Swap Redundant Power Supply

Installing or Replacing the Microprocessor

Replacing the RAID Card

Replacing the System Board

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Troubleshooting Procedure

A general procedure for diagnosing and troubleshooting server problems.

Viewing the Status and Diagnostic LEDs

Basic Troubleshooting Tables

Hard Disk Drive Problems

Memory Module Problems

Lenovo ThinkServer RD640 Specifications