NEC Express5800 120Li User Manual

N8100-1239F/1240F/1325F/1326F/1298F
NEC Express5800/120Li
User's Guide
2nd Edition
12-2006
856-124032-101-01
ONL-4152cN-120Li-100-99-0612

NEC Express5800 120Li Specifications

General

Network	Dual Gigabit Ethernet
CPU	Intel Xeon
RAID Support	Yes
Power Supply Unit	250W or 300W (depending on configuration)
Operating System Support	Windows Server, Linux

Summary

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

Warning Labels and Safety Notes

Explains warning labels, safety symbols, and general safety instructions for server use.

Power Supply and Cord Safety

Details safe practices for using the power supply and cord to prevent hazards.

Installation and Operation Guidelines

Chapter 2 General Description

Standard Features and System Functions

Basic Operations: Power, POST, and Peripherals

Instructions for operating the front panel, power, POST, and using the DVD-ROM drive.

Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server

Setup Flow and Optional Device Installation

Outlines the overall setup process and instructions for installing optional hardware components.

Server Site Selection and Environmental Precautions

Connecting Peripherals and Power

Step-by-step instructions for connecting external devices and the power cord safely.

Initial Server Power-On and System Configuration

Details the procedure for powering on the server and initial system setup tasks.

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

System BIOS Setup Utility

Covers accessing and navigating the BIOS setup utility, including on-screen items and parameters.

Hardware Configuration: PCI, Peripherals, and Chipset

Details configuration options for PCI slots, peripheral devices, and advanced chipset controls.

Security, Server, Boot, and Exit Settings

RAID Configuration and Management

Guides through RAID configuration, enabling features, and using LSI Logic setup utilities.

Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

Express Setup and Windows Server 2003 Installation

Introduces Express Setup and guides the installation of Windows Server 2003.

Partitioning and System Reinstallation Procedures

Setup Flow and Driver Installation Process

Details the setup flow, driver installation, and advanced network/graphics settings.

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER: Modes and Core Functions

Introduces NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, its operational modes, and core setup functions.

Configuration Diskette Creator and Tools Menu

Details the Tools menu options and the process of creating configuration diskettes.

Management and RAID Utilities

Chapter 7 Maintenance

System Diagnostics and Startup Management

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

System Status Indicators: Lamps and LEDs

Error Messages and POST Codes Reference

Lists error codes, messages, and recommended actions for diagnosing hardware failures.

Common Troubleshooting Scenarios

Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

Safety and Static Precautions for Hardware Upgrades

Essential safety guidelines and static discharge prevention measures for hardware upgrades.

Preparation and Post-Installation Verification

Storage Device Installation: HDDs and HDD Cages

Expansion Card Installation: PCI and Disk Array Controllers

CPU and Memory Component Installation

Procedures for CPU installation, heat sink/water cooling, and DIMM installation.

Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams

Interface Cable Connection Examples

Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address

Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions

Preparations and OEM Disk Creation

Driver Installation and Advanced Settings

Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003 Installation Overview and OEM Disk Creation

Clean Installation and Partitioning Strategy

Guides through clean installation of Windows Server 2003 and drive letter modification.

Driver Installation and System Updates