Configuring the Syst.-Mgmt. Adapter (Netfinity 7000 - 8651)


Configuring the Syst.-Mgmt. Adapter

  1.  Use the ServerGuide package to create the Advanced  Systems Management Adapter configuration diskette.  Refer to the information that came with ServerGuide  for instructions.
  2.  Press the Power On/Off Button to power-off the server.
  3.  Remove the server top cover.
  4.  Make sure the adapter configuration diskette is not write-protected.
  5.  Insert the adapter configuration diskette into your primary diskette drive.
  6.  Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart your system.
     The program displays the Flash Utility menu:

     
  7.  Check the dot on the two LED displays on the adapter for the indications listed in below Table.

     

    Table 2. Adapter LED Indicators 

    CR1 Dot On CR1 Dot Off
    Problem indication. Normal. Check CR2 Dot.
    CR2 Dot Blinking CR2 Dot Off
    Normal: microcode is
    loaded. Go to step 8.    		 Microcode is not loaded.
    Select Update Service
    Processor on the Flash
    Utility menu and follow the
    prompts. Then return to
    step 7.

     

  8.  Refer to the configuration data you recorded and complete the following steps.

    1.  Choose Configure Advanced System  Management Adapter from the Flash Utility  menu and select the port and IRQ that you  entered in the configuration data worksheet. The  utility program writes an SM.INI file to the  diskette. This file is used during the device  driver installation.
    2.  Follow the on-screen prompts and choose Setup  COM Ports from the Flash Utility menu. Select  the COM port I/O addresses and interrupts that  you entered on the configuration worksheet.

  9.  Follow the on-screen prompts to exit from the adapter configuration utility program.
  10.  Replace the server top cover.


  For proper cooling and airflow, replace the top cover before turning on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes) with the top cover removed might damage server components.

Back to  Jump to TOP-of-PAGE

Please see the LEGAL  -  Trademark notice.
Feel free - send a Email-NOTE  for any BUG on this page found - Thank you.