HP ProLiant SL160s G6 Server Maintenance and Service Guide Part number 635240-001 First edition March 2011
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Contents Customer self repair ............................................................................................................................... 5 Parts only warranty service ........................................................................................................................ 5 Illustrated parts catalog ......................................................................................................................... 16 Mechanical components ...........................
Setup Utility Menu Bar ....................................................................................................................... 73 BIOS Update ......................................................................................................................................... 78 Clear CMOS ......................................................................................................................................... 79 Power-on Self-Test (POST) ...................................
Customer self repair HP products are designed with many Customer Self Repair (CSR) parts to minimize repair time and allow for greater flexibility in performing defective parts replacement. If during the diagnosis period HP (or HP service providers or service partners) identifies that the repair can be accomplished by the use of a CSR part, HP will ship that part directly to you for replacement. There are two categories of CSR parts: • Mandatory—Parts for which customer self repair is mandatory.
Réparation par le client (CSR) Les produits HP comportent de nombreuses pièces CSR (Customer Self Repair = réparation par le client) afin de minimiser les délais de réparation et faciliter le remplacement des pièces défectueuses. Si pendant la période de diagnostic, HP (ou ses partenaires ou mainteneurs agréés) détermine que la réparation peut être effectuée à l'aide d'une pièce CSR, HP vous l'envoie directement.
Riparazione da parte del cliente Per abbreviare i tempi di riparazione e garantire una maggiore flessibilità nella sostituzione di parti difettose, i prodotti HP sono realizzati con numerosi componenti che possono essere riparati direttamente dal cliente (CSR, Customer Self Repair). Se in fase di diagnostica HP (o un centro di servizi o di assistenza HP) identifica il guasto come riparabile mediante un ricambio CSR, HP lo spedirà direttamente al cliente per la sostituzione.
Customer Self Repair HP Produkte enthalten viele CSR-Teile (Customer Self Repair), um Reparaturzeiten zu minimieren und höhere Flexibilität beim Austausch defekter Bauteile zu ermöglichen. Wenn HP (oder ein HP Servicepartner) bei der Diagnose feststellt, dass das Produkt mithilfe eines CSR-Teils repariert werden kann, sendet Ihnen HP dieses Bauteil zum Austausch direkt zu.
Reparaciones del propio cliente Los productos de HP incluyen muchos componentes que el propio usuario puede reemplazar (Customer Self Repair, CSR) para minimizar el tiempo de reparación y ofrecer una mayor flexibilidad a la hora de realizar sustituciones de componentes defectuosos.
Customer Self Repair Veel onderdelen in HP producten zijn door de klant zelf te repareren, waardoor de reparatieduur tot een minimum beperkt kan blijven en de flexibiliteit in het vervangen van defecte onderdelen groter is. Deze onderdelen worden CSR-onderdelen (Customer Self Repair) genoemd.
Reparo feito pelo cliente Os produtos da HP são projetados com muitas peças para reparo feito pelo cliente (CSR) de modo a minimizar o tempo de reparo e permitir maior flexibilidade na substituição de peças com defeito. Se, durante o período de diagnóstico, a HP (ou fornecedores/parceiros de serviço da HP) concluir que o reparo pode ser efetuado pelo uso de uma peça CSR, a peça de reposição será enviada diretamente ao cliente.
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Illustrated parts catalog Mechanical components Item Description Spare part number Customer self repair 1 SL160s chassis N/A N/A 2 Front panel N/A N/A 3 Personality Cover N/A N/A 4 X16 riser bracket N/A N/A 5 CPU air baffle N/A N/A 6 PCI air baffle N/A N/A 7 X4 riser bracket N/A N/A 8 Power Cable bracket N/A N/A Illustrated parts catalog 16
Item Description Spare part number Customer self repair 9 SL160s system tray N/A N/A 10 Power Supply cover N/A N/A Mandatory—Parts for which customer self repair is mandatory. If you request HP to replace these parts, you will be charged for the travel and labor costs of this service. 1 Optional—Parts for which customer self repair is optional. These parts are also designed for customer self repair.
No: Kein—Einige Teile sind nicht für Customer Self Repair ausgelegt. Um den Garantieanspruch des Kunden zu erfüllen, muss das Teil von einem HP Servicepartner ersetzt werden. Im illustrierten Teilekatalog sind diese Teile mit „No“ bzw. „Nein“ gekennzeichnet. 3 Mandatory: Obligatorio—componentes para los que la reparación por parte del usuario es obligatoria.
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System components Item Description Spare Part Number Customer Self Repair 1 Half Length Full Height PCIe card N/A Mandatory1 2 Full Length Full Height PCIe card N/A Mandatory1 3 Low Profile PCIe card N/A Mandatory1 4 PCIe X16 riser 632825-001 Optional2 5 Front BD EATX 607820-001 Mandatory1 6 HeatSink, 130W 637990-001 Mandatory1 HeatSink, 95W 511803-001 Mandatory1 DIMM PC3-10600E 1GB 501539-001 Mandatory1 DIMM PC3-10600E 2GB 501540-001 Mandatory1 DIMM PC3-10600R 2GB 5015
Item Description Spare Part Number Customer Self Repair DIMM PC3-8500R 16GB 501538-001 Mandatory1 DIMM PC3-10600R 4GB 512M x 4 595424-001 Mandatory1 DIMM PC3L-10600R 4GB 512M x 4 606426-001 Mandatory1 DIMM PC3-10600R 8GB 512M x 4, RoHS 501536-001 Mandatory1 DIMM PC3L-10600R 8GB 512M x 4 606427-001 Mandatory1 DIMM PC3-10600E 4GB 256M x 8, RoHS 501541-001 Mandatory1 Intel X5690 3.46GHz 12M 130W 638136-001 Optional2 Intel X5672 3.2GHz 12M 95W 638135-001 Optional2 Intel X5687 3.
Item Description Spare Part Number Customer Self Repair 18 RPS cable 16P 632817-001 Optional2 19 FPIO Cable2, 20P 632821-001 Optional2 20 Front Board cable1, 12P 632820-001 Optional2 21 SATA Cable 5 642101-001 Optional2 22 SATA Cable 6 632822-001 Optional2 23 SAS cable 1(1 by 4) Straight Type 632823-001 Optional2 24 SAS cable 1(1 by 4) Straight Type, long 646701-001 Optional2 25 SFF cage carrier N/A N/A 26 LFF cage carrier N/A N/A 27 PCIe x4 riser 539372-001 Optiona
Mandatory: Zwingend—Teile, die im Rahmen des Customer Self Repair Programms ersetzt werden müssen. Wenn Sie diese Teile von HP ersetzen lassen, werden Ihnen die Versand- und Arbeitskosten für diesen Service berechnet. 1 Optional: Optional—Teile, für die das Customer Self Repair-Verfahren optional ist. Diese Teile sind auch für Customer Self Repair ausgelegt.
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HP Contact Information For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller: • • • In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518. In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868. In other locations, refer to the HP website at http://www.hp.com/. For HP technical support: • In North America: ○ Call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
Removal and Replacement Procedures This chapter provides subassembly/module-level removal and replacement procedures for the HP ProLiant SL160s Generation 6 server. Review the specifications of a new component before installing it to make sure it is compatible with the server. When you integrate new components into the system, record its model and serial number, and any other pertinent information for future reference.
Pre-Installation Procedure Perform the steps below before you open the server or before you remove or replace any component. WARNING: Failure to properly turn off the server before you open the server or before your start installing/ removing components may cause serious damage as well as bodily harm. 1.Turn off the server and all the peripherals connected to it. 2.
CAUTION: The following rack-mount instructions shall be paid attention to. • Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power. To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the system. Powering Down the Server The server does not completely power down when the power button on the front panel is pressed. The button toggles between On and Standby.
Figure 1 Removing the tray with system board To install the system tray: 1. Push the tray assembly into the tray bay until it stops. Figure 2 Installing the tray with system board into the chassis Drives and Cable Management Cable Management Always follow good cable management practices when working inside the computer. • • Keep cables away from major heat sources like the heat sink. • Keep cables clear of sliding or moveable parts to prevent cutting or crimping.
• When folding a flat ribbon cable, never fold to a sharp crease. Sharp creases may damage the wires. • • • • • Some flat ribbon cables come pre-folded. Never change the folds on these cables. Do not sharply bend any cable. A sharp bend can break the internal wires. Never bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in) radius. Never crease a SATA data cable. Do not rely on components like the drive cage, power supply, or system cover to push cables down into the chassis.
Cable Connections The following table provides information about switching power supply cable connector labels.
Hard Drives The Server can accommodate up to 24 SATA LFF, 16 SAS LFF or 32 SATA/SAS SFF hard disks drives, 6 or 8 in each tray. Figure 4 LFF Hard Drive location Item Description HDD1 LFF SAS/SATA Hard Drive 1 HDD2 LFF SAS/SATA Hard Drive 2 HDD3 LFF SAS/SATA Hard Drive 3 HDD4 LFF SAS/SATA Hard Drive 4 HDD5 LFF SATA Hard Drive 5 HDD6 LFF SATA Hard Drive 6 To install a LFF Hard Drive: 1. Unlock the HDD carrier latch. 2. Rotate the HDD carrier handle up. 3.
Figure 5 Installing the LFF hard drive assembly To remove the LFF hard drive: 1. Slide the HDD carrier latches to unlock the HDD handle. 2.Raise the HDD handle. 3.Lift the HDD assembly out of the tray.
Figure 6 Removing the LFF hard drive assembly Figure 7 SFF Hard Drive location Item Description HDD1 Under HDD5, SFF SAS/SATA Hard Drive 1 HDD2 Under HDD6, SFF SAS/SATA Hard Drive 2 HDD3 Under HDD7, SFF AS/SATA Hard Drive 3 HDD4 Under HDD8, SFF SAS/SATA Hard Drive 4 HDD5 SFF SAS/SATA Hard Drive 5 HDD6 SFF SAS/SATA Hard Drive 6 HDD7 SFF SAS/SATA Hard Drive 7 HDD8 SFF SAS/SATA Hard Drive 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures 35
NOTE: For SFF Hard Drive installation, refer to HP 2 Drive SFF cage installation instruction documentation for more information. WARNING: Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources have been disconnected from the server. Voltages are present at various locations within the server whenever an AC power source is connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off position. Front I/O Panel To remove the front I/O panel: 1.
Figure 9 Installing the front I/O panel System Board Configuration Processor HP ProLiant SL160s Generation 6 Server, with 4 nodes, supports eight-processor operation. With two processors installed, each node supports boot functions through the processor installed in processor socket 1. However, if processor 1 fails, the system automatically boots from processor 2 and provides a processor failure message.
Item Description 1 Processor 1 2 Processor 2 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the heat sink and the processor to cool before touching them. To remove the heat sink: CAUTION: To prevent the heat sink from tilting to one side during installation and removal procedures, use a diagonally opposite pattern (an “X” pattern) when loosening and tightening the two spring-loaded screws.
Figure 12 Opening the lever and bracket CAUTION: The pins of the socket are very fragile. Do not bend or damage them. CAUTION: Place the processor on a static-dissipating work surface or in an anti-static bag. CAUTION: Use the process install tool to insert the processor into the socket. The processor and system board spare part kits contain the processor install tool and instructions on how to use the tool. It is important to follow the instructions to prevent damage to the pins in the processor socket.
Figure 13 Removing the Processor 4.Carefully rotate the tool, and then push in and release the tabs to secure the processor in the tool. Figure 14 Removing the Processor CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, do not touch the bottom of the processor, especially the contact area.
To apply the thermal grease compound: 1. Use a clean cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol to clean the contact surface on the heat sink and the new processor. Wipe the contact surfaces several times to make sure that no particles or dust contaminants are evident. 2. Apply the thermal grease compound to the integrated heat spreader on the processor in one of the following patterns to ensure even distribution. CAUTION: HP recommends using Shin-Etsu X-23-7783D thermal grease compound for your ProLiant server.
Figure 16 Opening the lever and bracket IMPORTANT: Be sure the processor remains inside the processor installation tool. 2. If the processor has separated from the installation tool, carefully re-insert the processor in the tool. Handle the processor by the edges only, and do not touch the bottom of the processor, especially the contact area.
3.Be sure the tool is oriented correctly. Align the processor installation tool with the socket, and then install the processor. THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. Figure 18 Installing the processor CAUTION: THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To avoid damage to the system board: • Never install or remove a processor without using the processor installation tool. • Do not touch the processor socket contacts.
Figure 19 Removing the processor installation tool 5.Close the processor socket retaining bracket and the processor locking lever. Figure 20 Closing the processor socket CAUTION: Be sure to close the processor socket retaining bracket before closing the processor locking lever. The lever should close without resistance. Forcing the lever closed can damage the processor and socket, requiring system board replacement. 6.
Figure 21 The top of the processor To install the PCI air baffle: NOTE: The PCI air baffle is required for proper thermal solution. Need to install a PCI air baffle before installing the heat sink. 1. Align the PCI air baffle facing the hole on the system board and installed it as described in below figure.
CAUTION: To prevent the heat sink from tilting to one side during installation and removal procedures, use a diagonally opposite pattern (an “X” pattern) when loosening and tightening the two spring-loaded screws. Do not over tighten the heat sink’s spring-loaded screws to prevent them from breaking off. A maximum torque of 4 in-Ib is set for the system.
Figure 24 DIMM slots Refer to the below table for Memory Module installing: Memory Module Population Order Population order A B C D E F G H I Memory socket 3 6 9 2 5 8 1 4 7 NOTES: • Installation guide for 1P configuration: ○ Follow the sequence of 3A, 6B, 9C, 2D, 5E, 8F, 1G, 4H, and 7I for the corresponding processor when installing the memory.
Figure 25 Removing a Memory module CAUTION: Place the memory module on a static-dissipating work surface or inside of an anti-static bag. To install a memory module: 1. Align the notch on the bottom edge of the module with the keyed surface of the DIMM slot and then press the module fully into the slot. 2. Firmly press the holding clips inward to secure the memory module in place. Figure 26 Installing a Memory module CAUTION: The memory slots are structured to ensure proper installation.
PCI Expansion Cards System Board PCI Expansion Slots There are one x16 and one x4 PCIe Riser slots on the system boards.
Remove PCIe bracket assembly To remove the PCIe bracket with PCIe riser cards: 1. Loosen the screws securing the PCIe bracket to the chassis. 2. Pull the riser card away together with the bracket. Figure 29 Removing the PCIe riser card assembly Install PCIe bracket assembly To install the PCIe bracket with PCIe riser cards: 1. Align the riser card connector with the slot on the system board and then inset the assembly into the slot. 2. Fasten the screws to secure the bracket assembly to the tray.
Figure 30 Installing the PCIe riser card with bracket CPU Air Baffle and Cable Bracket Install Power Cable Bracket NOTE: The Power cable bracket is required for cable protection and also can decrease the temperature of the system board. To install the power cable bracket: 1. Install system board and power cable in place before installing the power cable bracket. 2. Install the power cable bracket into the tray and fasten the screws as described in below figure.
NOTE: The CPU air baffle is required for proper thermal solution. To install the CPU air baffle: 1. Align the CPU air baffle to the tray. 2. Secure the latches to the tray as described in below figure. 3. Press down the CPU air baffle to install it and make sure it full connects to the tray. Figure 32 Installing the CPU air baffle into the tray System Battery The server uses nonvolatile memory that requires a battery to retain system information when power is removed.
Figure 33 System battery location WARNING: Note the following reminders when replacing the system battery: • Replace the battery with the same type as the battery recommended by HP. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. • A risk of fire and chemical burn exists if the battery is not handled properly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, or short external contacts, or expose the battery to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F). • Do not dispose of used battery in water or fire.
Figure 34 Replacing the battery System Board Removal and Replacement Procedure Remove the system board from the tray: 1. Remove the nine screws that secure the system board to the tray. 2.Release the system board from the tray. Figure 35 Removing the 160 system board from the tray To install the 160 system board: 1. Put the system board in the chassis. The nine screw holes on the chassis should align with the system board. 2.
Figure 36 Reinstalling the160 system board to the tray Personality Board To remove the Personality board cover: 1. Remove the screws that secure the personality board cover to the tray. 2. Remove the cover from the tray. Figure 37 Removing the personality board cover IMPORTANT: Before removing the personality board out of the tray, need to unplug all the cables that connected to the personality board. To remove the Personality board: 1. Remove the screws that secure the personality board to the tray.
Figure 38 Removing the personality board To install the Personality board: 1. Put the personality board in the tray. The screw holes on the tray should align with the holes on the personality board. 2. Fasten the screws to secure the personality board to the tray. Figure 39 Installing the personality board bracket IMPORTANT: To make sure all the cables that related to the personality board are completely connected before installing the personality cover. To install the Personality board cover: 1.
Figure 40 Installing the personality board cover Power Supply Unit (PSU) Power supply unit is located on the rear panel of the server and it’s a standard 750W or 1200W PSU with PFC (power factor correction) function. Figure 41 Power supply unit WARNING: Take note of the following reminders to reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock hazards and/or damage to the equipment.
3. Install the power supply blank into the place where power supply was seated. Figure 42 Removing the power supply To install the power supply: 1. Remove the power supply blank out of the power cage. 2. Align the power supply cage connector with the open slot of power supply. 3. Slide the power supply into the power supply bay until it snaps into place. Figure 43 Installing the power supply System Fan The server can support 8 system fans located at the chassis’ rears fan cage.
Figure 44 System fan connection Device number Connector System fan 1, 2, 3, 4 J14, J12, J22 on the AC power board System fan 5, 6, 7, 8 J19, J16, J18 on the AC power board A new system fan can be installed to allow the server to operate properly in case a default system fan becomes defective. To remove the system fan: 1. Squeeze the two release tabs on the system fan together to release it from the chassis. 2. Lift the system fan away from the chassis.
Figure 46 Installing the system fan Removal and Replacement Procedures 60
Connectors, Switches, and LEDs This chapter contains illustrations and tables identifying and describing the connectors, switches, buttons, and LED indicators located on the front panel, rear panel, system board and hard drives of the HP ProLiant SL160s Generation 6. Connectors and Components Front Panel Components Figure 47 Front panel components of SL165s G7 server system Item Description 1 Serial Port 2 VGA Port 3 Top: USB 2.0 Port Bottom: USB 2.
Item Description 11 UID LED/Switch 12 Mgmt NIC Rear panel components Figure 48 Rear panel components Item Description 1 Fan 6 2 Fan 5 3 Power Supply 1 4 Power Supply 2 5 Power Supply 3 6 Fan 2 7 Fan 1 8 Fan 3 9 Fan 4 10 Power blank 11 Chassis UID 12 SLAPM (SL Advanced Power Manager) connector 13 Fan 7 14 Fan 8 Connectors, Switches, and LEDs 62
System board components Figure 49 System board components Item Designator Description 1 J2 Serial Port (COM1) 2 J1 VGA port 3 J8 USB PORT 4 J7 NIC Port 5 J21 CPU2 DIMM 9C slot (from left to right) J22 CPU2 DIMM 8F slot J79 CPU2 DIMM 7I slot J23 CPU2 DIMM 6B slot J24 CPU2 DIMM 5E slot J78 CPU2 DIMM 4H slot J25 CPU2 DIMM 3A slot J26 CPU2 DIMM 2D slot J77 CPU2 DIMM 1G slot 6 SW1 UID BUTTON 7 J90 IPMI CONN 8 J17 PCIE-X16 FH/FL RISER SLOT A 9 J27 Jumper 10 J29 TPM
Item Designator Description 15 B1 CMOS Battery 16 J82 RPS connector 17 J65 BP I2C CONN 18 J42 FRONT PANEL CONN 19 J67 Fan6 connector (from left to right) J68 Fan5 connector J70 Fan4 connector J62 Fan3 connector J71 Fan2 connector 20 J64 12V POWER CONN 21 J57 SATA5 connector J58 SATA6 connector 22 J63 FAN CONN 23 J74 CPU1 DIMM 1G slot (from left to right) J43 CPU1 DIMM 2D slot J44 CPU1 DIMM 3A slot J75 CPU1 DIMM 4H slot J45 CPU1 DIMM 5E slot J46 CPU1 DIMM 6B s
Table 4 System configuration switch settings Jumper Status J27 B, Clear Password J27 C, Recovery BIOS J27 D, Recovery BMC J27 E, RTC Reset LED Indicators This section contains illustration and descriptions of internal and external status LED indicators located on the: • • Front panel Rear panel These LED indicators aid in problem diagnosis by indicating the status of system components and operations of the server.
Table 5 Health LED indicator status Components Health LED indicator for Node 2 Health LED indicator for Node 3 Health LED indicator for Node 4 Status Description Green System in on and no failure detected Off System is off and there is no failure prior to system power off Red(Blinking) Critical system failure detected Amber (Blinking) System degrade Green System in on and no failure detected Off System is off and there is no failure prior to system power off Red(Blinking) Critical system
Figure 51 LAN/LED indicator location Table 6 LAN/LED indicator status Item Component Status Description 1 LAN activity status LED indicator Flashing green Ongoing network data activity Off No network data activity or no connection 2 LAN network speed LED indicator Steady green The LAN connection is using a GbE link Steady amber The LAN connection is using 10 Mbps/100 Mbps link Off Off Connectors, Switches, and LEDs 67
Figure 52 UID indicator location Table 7 UID LED indicator status Components Status Descriptions UID LED indicator for Node 1 Blue Identification Blue (Blinking) System is being remotely managed Off Off Blue Identification Blue (Blinking) System is being remotely managed Off Off Blue Identification Blue (Blinking) System is being remotely managed Off Off Blue Identification Blue (Blinking) System is being remotely managed Off Off UID LED indicator for Node 2 UID LED indicator f
Figure 53 Power LED indicator location Table 8 Power LED indicator status Component Status Description Power LED indicator for Node 1 Steady green The server is operating normally. Steady Amber The server is system off or in hibernation with A/C power. Off The server is system off without A/C power. Steady green The server is operating normally. Steady Amber The server is system off or in hibernation with A/C power. Off The server is system off without A/C power.
Figure 54 UID indicator location Table 9 UID LED indicator status Components Status Descriptions UID LED indicator for system Blue Identification Blue (Blinking) System is being remotely managed Off Off Connectors, Switches, and LEDs 70
Diagnostic tools and Setup Utilities This chapter provides an overview of the Power-on Self-Test (POST), the POST error messages, and BIOS, SAS and SATA setup utilities. BIOS Software The server uses BIOS to boot up the system. BIOS software is a ROM-based firmware that allows reliability, manageability, and connectivity for server platforms. This software contains a set of programs permanently stored in an EEPROM chipset located on the system board.
Navigating through the Setup Utility Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the right of the Setup screen to navigate through the various menu and submenu screens of the Setup Utility. Table 10 lists these legend keys and their respective functions. Table 10 Setup Utility Navigation Keys Key Function ← and → To move between selections on the menu bar. ↑ and ↓ To move the cursor to the field you want. The currently selected field is highlighted.
Figure 55 Setup Utility General Help screen Press F1 to get the general help message box. Setup Utility Menu Bar The BIOS Setup Utility provides a menu bar with the menu selections. The menu bar choices are described in the topics below. Main Menu Figure 56 Main menu of BIOS Setup Utility Use this menu to set the system time and date, and configure of the following items: • View BIOS build date and version.
• • • • • • • View CPU type / CPU speed /CPU physical count information. View System memory size. View System serial number. View MAC address for the embedded NIC. Set Server Asset Tag. Set system time and date. Set boot features: ○ ○ ○ ○ Enable or Disable POST Speed up. Enable or Disable Bootup Num-Lock. Set restore on AC power loss options, such as last state, power off, and power on. If BIOS displays an error message, set POST F1 Prompt for selections, such as delayed, enabled, or disabled.
• Super IO Configuration–You can use this screen to select options for the Super I/O settings. Use the up and down keys to select an item. Use the and keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. • USB Configuration –These items control various USB devices. From the USB configuration screen, press to access the submenu for the USB BIOS Support. Use the up and down keys to select an item.
• Serial Port Configuration –Select Serial Port Configuration in the left frame of the screen to go to the submenu for that item. Then you can press Enter to enter its submenu. You can display a submenu about Serial Port Configuration option by highlighting it using the keys.
1 In the Security screen, select a set password field - Change Admin Password, and then press Enter. 2 Type a new password in the Enter New Password box. 3 The password may consist of up to six characters. Alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) are recommended to avoid system error. 4 Retype the password to verify the first entry, and then press Enter. 5 Press F10 to close the Setup Utility. 6 After setting the password, Setup automatically sets the password check to Setup.
Exit Menu Figure 62 Exit menu of the BIOS Setup Utility Use this menu to save changes or discard changes. When you save and exit, the server reboots. • Save Changes and Exit --- Save the changes you have made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. (You can also press F10 key.) • Discard Changes and Exit --- Exit the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the changes you have made. (You can also press Esc key.) • • Discard Changes --- Discard any changes you have made. (You can also press F7 key.
Clear CMOS You may need to clear the Setup configuration values (CMOS) if the configuration has been corrupted, or if incorrect settings made in the Setup Utility have caused error messages to be unreadable. To clear CMOS: 1. Perform the Pre-Installation Procedure. 2. If necessary, remove any accessory boards or cables that prevent access to the system configuration switch. 3. Locate the system configuration button (J27-A) on the system board. 4. Press the button. AC power must not be connected. 5.
POST Errors Message Definition Whenever a non-fatal error occurs during POST, an error message describing the problem appears onscreen. These error messages are displayed in normal video (white text on black background), and show the details of the error. The following is an example of a POST error message: 012 --- CMOS Date/Time not set Table 11 lists the most common POST error messages with their corresponding troubleshooting recommendation.
Table 11 POST error message 601 Error: BMC Not Responding 040 Refresh timer test failed 048 Password check failed 00B CMOS Memory Size Wrong 010 Floppy Controller Failure 00C RAM R/W test failed 003 CMOS Battery Low 701 Insufficient Runtime space for MPS data. System may operate in PIC or Non-MPS mode. 702 No enough APIC ID in range 0-0Fh can be assigned to IO APICs. (Re-assigning CPUs' local APIC ID may solve this issue) MPS Table is not built! System may operate in PIC or Non-MPS mode.
Physical and Operating Specifications This chapter provides physical and operating specifications for the HP ProLiant SL160s Generation 6 server.
Table 12 Hardware Specifications Item Default media storage Components SAS/SATA hard drive Optional media storage • Four non-hot-plug LFF SAS HDD per node • Six non-hot-plug LFF SATA HDD per node • Eight non-hot-plug SFF SATA/SAS HDD per node I/O ports USB 2.
Table 14 Environmental Specifications Item Description Altitude: Operating 0 to 3049 meters (0 to 10,000 ft) Non-operating 0 to 9146 meters (0 to 30,000 ft) Thermal output (maximum operating) 392 W/hr Acoustic emissions LWad: 7.8 Bels Normal configuration (operation mode for non-redundant fan) LWad: 6.4 Bels (idel mode for non-redundant fan) LWad: 8.0 Bels (operation mode for redundant fan) LWad: 6.
Index A H AC power hard drive power-down procedures, 29 removing, 34 hardware configuration B battery replacement warnings, 53 BIOS Setup Utility accessing, 71 additional navigation keys, 72 menu bar, 71 BIOS software Overview, 71 C cable management, 30 CSR (customer self repair), 5 customer self repair (CSR), 5 D CPU Air Baffle and Cable Bracket, 51 hard drives, 33 memory, 46 PCI expansion cards, 49 processor, 37 references, 26 system battery, 52 Hardware configuration tools, 26 hardware specifica
technical support requirements, 25 removing, 57 replacement warnings, 57 I type, 83 improper airflow caution, 27 R L rear panel components, 62 LAN controller, 82 S LED indicators server dimensions rack, 83 LAN, 69 Power/system health, 68 server warnings and cautions, 27 storage controller, 82 M memory controller, 82 memory modules guidelines for installation, 46 installing, 48 symbols on equipment, 28 system battery replacing, 53 system board dimensions, 83 removing, 47 O onboard controller
