Tyan Computer Network Card B2094T15 User Manual

Transport GS10  
/ / /  
B2094T15  
Revision 1.00  
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Configuring the System.................................................................................................29  
4.1 BIOS Setup Program..................................................................................................29  
Starting BIOS Setup ...................................................................................................29  
Main Menu.................................................................................................................30  
Advanced Menu.........................................................................................................30  
Security Menu............................................................................................................32  
Power Menu...............................................................................................................32  
Boot Menu..................................................................................................................33  
Exit Menu...................................................................................................................33  
4.2 Jumper Settings ..........................................................................................................34  
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Installing Software Drivers ..........................................................................................35  
5.1 Installation Instructions for Windows........................................................................35  
5.2 Installation Instructions forLinux RedHat ................................................................36  
LCD Driver ................................................................................................................36  
RAID (Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks) Driver ...........................................36  
Expanding the System ...................................................................................................39  
6.1 Opening the Cover .....................................................................................................41  
6.2 Installing an Expansion Card.....................................................................................42  
6.3 Adding a Secondary Hard Disk Drive .......................................................................43  
6.4 Adding a CD Drive (for test purpose)........................................................................45  
With a Secondary Hard Disk Drive Installed.............................................................45  
Without a Secondary Hard Disk Drive Installed.......................................................46  
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Using RAID ......................................................................................................................45  
7.1 About RAID ...............................................................................................................47  
7.2 Creating an Array.......................................................................................................48  
Creating an Array for Performance (RAID 0) ...........................................................49  
Creating a Security Array (RAID 1) with New Drives..............................................49  
Creating a Security Array (RAID 1) With an Existing Data Drive  
and a New Drive........................................................................................................49  
7.3 Viewing Drive Assignments ......................................................................................50  
7.4 Changing the Array....................................................................................................51  
Deleting an Array.......................................................................................................51  
Rebuilding a Mirrored Array .....................................................................................51  
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Appendix...........................................................................................................................51  
Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries ............................................................53  
Technical Support ......................................................................................................54  
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Safety Precautions  
l Use the type of power indicated on the marking label.  
l Ensure electrical circuits are not overloaded; consider the nameplate ratings of all the  
connected equipment and ensure you have over current protection.  
l Do not disable the power cord ground feature. This equipment was designed to connect to a  
grounded (earthed) power outlet. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.  
l Ensure that the power outlet is located or installed near the equipment and is easily  
accessible.  
l Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons  
will walk on the cord.  
l Ensure the ambient temperature around the equipment (which may be higher than the room  
temperature) is within the limits specified in section 1.3.  
l Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these  
openings. Do not push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or openings.  
l Do not allow USB devices to be hot plugged during installation of the Linux operating  
system.  
l Use the command ‘expert’ to start Linux installation during ‘boot:’ when prompted, if  
you want to use the RAID function on your system. Insert the RAID driver diskette for  
Linux when promptedinto the USB floppy drive, and follow the onscreen instructions to  
completethe installation process.  
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1
Introduction  
This chapter introduces the features and functions of the product.  
1.1 Before You Begin  
This manual provides hardware-relatedinformation of the system for administrators who use it to  
develop and host web sites. The administrators should be familiar with operating systems and web  
browsers.  
Depending on the model purchased, your system may come with pre-installed software. For  
software information, refer to the documentation accompanying the software.  
Unpacking  
After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items:  
1x Transport GS10 chassis  
1x heatsink  
2x two-headed IDE cable  
1x three-headed IDE cable  
1x three-headed power cable  
1 pair mounting ears  
Rack slides (option)  
Mounting screws  
1x User’s Manual  
1x driver CD  
1x software driver floppy disk for RAID  
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Inspect all the items. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your dealer immediately.  
Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the computer in  
the future.  
1.2 Product Description  
Congratulationson purchasing the system. It is a server appliance providing a dedicated  
web-hosting platform, pre-packaged in an industry standard 1U rackmount enclosure.  
With appropriate application software, the system offers a full suite of Internet services including  
web publishing, file transfer and email services. And through a browser, the administrator can  
easily maintain the server through any client device.  
Proxy Server  
Socket  
Socket  
DNS Server  
Http  
Socket  
WWW Server  
Browser  
Socket  
FTP Server  
Mail Server  
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1.3 Specifications  
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Processor  
Storage Interface  
·
Single socket 478  
·
Integrated two master IDE RAID controller  
(Promise PDC20276)  
Supports RAID level 0, 1  
·
Intelâ Pentium 4 processor up to 3.06 GHz  
Supports 400/533 MHz FSB  
·
·
Storage Capacity  
Up to two IDE drives  
Chipset  
·
·
·
·
Intel 845E MCH  
MCH + ICH-4  
NS PC87366 Super I/O chip  
Integrated Hardware Monitoring  
·
·
·
Integrated in Super I/O  
CPU temperature and voltage monitoring  
CPU and system fan speed monitoring  
and control  
Memory  
·
·
·
·
·
Dual channel memory bus  
Two 184-pin DDR DIMM slots  
DDR 200/266 support  
Up to 2 GB of unbuffered DDR  
Supports non-ECC/ECC type memory  
modules  
·
3 x 3-Pin header for system fans  
BIOS  
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
Phoenix BIOS on 4 MB Flash (FWH)  
ACP I 1.0b / APM 1.2  
Detect function of H/W monitoring  
Auto configuration of IDE hard disk types  
Quick boot and multiple boot options  
LAN remote boot (PXE) support  
Power Management: S1 and S5-type  
Expansion Slot  
32-bit/33MHz PCI v2.2 slot  
·
Integrated PCI Graphics  
·
·
ATIâ RageTM XL PCI graphics controller  
8 MB frame buffer of video memory  
Environment  
External I/O Ports (Rear)  
·
Operating temperature:  
·
·
·
·
One 9-pin UART serial port  
One VGA port  
Two RJ -45 LAN connectors  
Two USB 2.0 ports  
0 ? (32 ? ) to 40 ? (104 ? )  
·
Operating humidity:  
0 % to 80 %non-condensing  
Cabinet Form Factor  
Front Panel Features  
·
·
Sub-1U rack-mountable chassis  
Dimension:  
W16.7 x D15.3 x H1.7 inch  
W424 x D387.7 x H43.5mm  
·
LED Indicators  
– Power  
– LAN 1 and LAN 2 Link/Activity  
– HDD  
·
Weight: 7 kg  
·
LCD interface  
– 2 x 16 digits  
Power Supply  
ATX12V 250W with PFC  
– Connected via COM2  
– Four direction buttons plus one “Select”  
and one “Cancelbutton  
·
Accessory  
Networking  
·
One 32-bit single PCI riser card  
·
Two 10/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN ports  
Regulatory  
(Intel 82551QM controller)  
Supports TCP, UDP, IPv4 Checksum  
off-load  
·
·
FCC Class A (Declaration of Conformity)  
CE (Declaration of Conformity)  
·
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1.4 System View  
Front View  
Ref  
Œ
Ž
Component  
Power Button  
Description  
Turns the power on and off (soft-off).  
Power Indicator  
LAN1 Indicator  
Glows green when the power is on.  
Indicates an active network connection on LAN1 (external connection).  
LAN2 Indicator  
Indicates an active network connection on LAN2 (internal connection).  
Hard Disk Drive  
Indicator  
Indicates activity on the hard disk drive.  
Displays messages and values entered.  
LCD Screen  
Control Buttons  
Allow you to enter network configuration information, reboot the system,  
and power down the system.  
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Rear View  
Ref  
Component  
Description  
Ventilation Openings Maintain proper operating temperature. Do not cover or block the  
Œ
openings.  
Power Connector  
Power Switch  
LAN1 Connector  
LAN2 Connector  
VGA Port  
Connects the power cord.  
Ž
Turns the main power of the system on and off.  
Connects the LANcable for internal network connection.  
Connects the LANcable for external network connection.  
Connects an external CRT monitor.  
Serial Port  
Connects a serial device.  
USB Ports  
Each of the two ports connects a USB device.  
Expansion Slot  
Allow you to install a PCI card. (See page17 for installation instructions.)  
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2
Cabinet Installation  
This chapter, which is divided into two sections, provides instructions on the hardware installation  
of the system. System Assemblysection illustrates how to assemble each component of the  
system. Rack Mounting section describes the procedures for mounting the system into the rack.  
You can use the system assembly flowchart and the chart next to determine the proper sequence  
for removing or installing components to the server.  
Cabinet Cover  
CPUand Heatsink  
System Assembly  
Hard Disk Drive  
DIMM  
Start  
Riser Card  
Cabinet Rails and Ears  
Cabinet into the Rack  
Locking Tab  
Rack Mounting  
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System Assembly Flowchart  
The following flowchart shows the basic procedures of system assembly:  
NOTE: Please wear anti -static gloves when handling electrical components and exercise  
caution during the installation process. For more information, contact your local dealer or  
an experienced technician.  
START  
CONNECT HARD DISK  
DRIVECABLE  
AND POWER CORD  
REMOVE CABINET COVER  
AND AIR DUCT  
INSTALL  
RISER CARD  
INSTALL  
CPU AND HEATSINK  
CHECK IF ALL PARTS  
ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED  
REPLACE AIR DUCT  
REPLACE  
CABINET COVER  
INSTALL  
SYSTEM MEMORY  
FINISH  
INSTALL  
HARD DISK DRIVE  
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2.1 System Assembly  
When installing a device, be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with  
the relevant section in this chapter.  
Opening the Cover  
CAUTION:  
l Static electricity can destroy electronic devices. W henever you handle an option outside  
of its protective packaging, first discharge any static electricity from your body by  
touching a protective grounding device or unpainted metal on the rear panel of the  
system before unplugging the power cord.  
l Before you install any option, turn all power switches off. Unplug all power cords from  
the system and all peripherals. Leaving the power on can cause serious damage to your  
system.  
l If the system is mounted on an equipment rack, remove the system from the rack and  
take it to a service area. Do not attempt to disassemble the system while it is still in the  
equipment rack.  
1. Remove two screws from the back of the system. Pull the cover backward to detach it.  
2. To replace the cover, slide the cover forward and replace the two screws.  
WARNING: Before you remove or install these modules, make sure that the system is not  
turned on or connected to AC power.  
Installing the CPU  
Your system supports Socket 478 Intel Pentium 4 processor up to 3.06 GHz.  
1. Remove the cabinet cover (see previous section).  
2. Remove the air duct from the chassis by unfastening three side screws.  
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3. Locate the CPU socket and lift the socket arm up to the vertical position. Align the new CPU  
so its Pin 1 corner (beveled corner) is at the Pin 1 corner of the socket.  
4. Insert the CPU pins into the socket. Press the arm downward to the horizontal position. You  
will feel some resistance while doing so. This is normal as the pressure starts to secure the  
CPU in place.  
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5. Align the four points of the heatsink socket and secure with four screws following a diagonal  
sequence.  
6. Place the air duct back into place and secure with three screws.  
7. Replace the cabinet cover.  
Installing System Memory  
Your system has two 184-pin DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) sockets to support a  
maximum of 2 GB. You must follow these requirements for the DIMM to be used with the  
system:  
l Unbuffered DDR-SDRAM (Double Data RateSynchronous DRAM) with ECC  
l PC1600/PC2100-compliant  
l 2.5 V  
Follow this procedure to install a DIMM:  
1. Openthe cabinet cover (see previous section).  
2. Locate the DIMM sockets.  
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3. To install the DIMM, make sure the retaining clips are in the unlocked position, then align the  
DIMM’s notched end with the socket’s corresponding end and firmly insert the DIMM into  
the socket. Finally push the retaining clips inwards to lock the DIMM in place.  
4. Replace the cabinet cover.  
Installing a Hard Disk Drive  
NOTE: Make sure that the jumper setting of the hard disk drive is set to “Master.” (See the  
hard disk drive’s documentation for information.)  
1. Remove the cabinet cover (see previous section).  
2. Remove the screw from the hard disk drive bracket and detach the bracket from the cabinet.  
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3. Fit a hard disk drive to the bracket and secure with four screws.  
4. Fit the bracket with the hard disk drive back into place and secure with one screw. Connect  
the data cable and power cord.  
5. Replace the cabinet cover.  
6. You can create or rebuild RAID for the hard disk drive (see chapter 7 for information).  
Installing a Riser Card  
Your system has one PCI slot located on the system board. You need to install a riser card to be  
able to install an expansion card for additional or enhanced functions.  
1. Remove the cabinet cover (see previous section).  
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2. Locate the PCI slot.  
3. Firmly press the riser card’s edge connector into the PCI slot.  
4. Replace the cabinet cover.  
2.2 Rack Mounting  
The slide rackmount kit provides a sliding rackmount solution for the product. Slides enable  
optimal serviceability of the server from the front of the rack, including accessibility to the rear of  
the server for cabling and the capability for top cover removal. It is compatible with most 19” EIA  
standard 4 post racks with non-threaded holes.  
After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items:  
l 2 moun ting ears  
l 2 rack slides (inner and outer slides)  
l 4 post slide mount adapters  
l hex screws (+) and hex nuts (for outer slides)  
l hex screws (for slide mount adapter – dark colored)  
Inspect all the items. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your dealer immediately.  
Cabinet Slides and Ears  
1. Attach the mounting ears to the side near the front of the cabinet. Then secure each with two  
screws.  
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2. Detach the inner slide from the outer slide by pressing on the release latch Œ and pulling  
apart the inner slide from the outer slide . Do the same for the other slide.  
3. Align the inner slide’s first round screwhole with the screwhole on the system chassis beside  
the mounting ears and attach the screw together with next screwhole. Do the same for the  
other side .  
NOTE: For the correct orientation on mounting the inner slides to the cabinet, refer to the  
picture above.  
4. Attach a post slide mount adapter to the front end of the outer slide by securing 2 sets of hex  
screws and hex nuts together without stretching the inner rails.  
5. Attach a post slide mount adapter to the rear end by moving the inner rails to expose the  
screw holes. Do the same for the other outer slide.  
6. Attach the newly assembled outer slide with the post slide mount adapters to the front and  
rear corners of the rack that you will use to place the system chassis by securing only the first  
and last screwholes (dark-colored screws), omitting the middle screwhole. Do the same for  
the other side.  
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Cabinet into the Rack  
Slide system cabinet Œ with the inner slides previously installed into the inner rails of the outer  
slides attached to the rack and press on the release latch until the front panel is aligned with the  
front edge of the rack.  
Locking Tab  
To prevent the system chassis from sliding on its rails, secure the system cabinet to the rack with a  
screw on each of the mounting ears Ž (optional – refer to the figure above).  
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3
Setting Up the System  
This chapter tells you how to set up the system for use.  
3.1 System Requirements  
To use the system, you need:  
l A 10Base-T, 10/100Base-TX, or 100Base-TX TCP/IP-based LAN  
l A computer connected to the network that uses a Web browser (Netscape Navigator or  
Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 4.0 or later)  
l Network parameters including IP address for the system, the subnet mask of your network,  
and a gateway/router address (if communicating with other networks)  
l Third-party software applications (if not supplied or pre-installed)  
3.2 Placing the System  
You can either place the system on a flat surface – a desk or shelf, for example – or install it in a  
standard 19-inch equipment rack.  
To place the system on a flat surface, attach the rubber feet to the corners in the bottom of the case.  
If you will be using the system in an equipment rack, you need to purchase a slide rackmount kit.  
(Please contact your dealer.)  
CAUTION: Before installing the system in an equipment rack, make sure that:  
l
The ambient temperature around the system (which may be higher than the room  
temperature) is within the limits specified in section 1.3.  
There is sufficient airflow around the unit.  
l
l
Electrical circuits are not overloaded.  
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l
The equipment is properly grounded.  
Do not place any objects on top of the system.  
3.3 Making the Connection  
1. Connect one end of a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the LAN1 connector on the system and the  
other end to the network socket that connects to the external network.  
2. Connect one end of a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the LAN2 connector on the system and the  
other end to the network socket that connects to the clients.  
3. Connect one end of the power cord to the system and the other end to an electrical outlet.  
4. Switch on (I) the main power switch on the back of the system.  
NOTE: After the power switch is switched on for the first time, it can remain in the ON  
position. For later powering on and off, use the power button on the front of the system.  
5. Press the power button to turn on the system. The hard disk drive spins up, the fan turns on,  
and the LCD screen lights up. A number of status messages are displayed on the screen  
during the boot process.  
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CAUTION: It is important to follow the proper power-down procedure for turning off the  
system. See section 3.6 in this chapter.  
3.4 Configuring the System  
After you have made the network and power connections, you can configure the network settings  
using the LCD console.  
Before You Begin  
NOTE: To take advantage of the LCD console feature, make sure that the LCD driver is  
correctly installed (see chapter 5).  
Before you begin, make sure that you have the following information ready:  
l IP address assigned to the system  
l Subnet mask of your network  
l Gateway/router address (necessary only if communicating with other networks)  
Using the LCD Console  
The LCD screen on the front of the system displays two lines of text. The first line shows the  
information required; the second line shows the data already entered. You can enter the data by  
using the arrow buttons to the right of the LCD screen.  
The Left arrow button moves the cursor to the left.  
The Right arrow button moves the cursor to the right.  
The Up arrow button increases the digit located at the cursor position.  
The Down arrow button decreases the digit located at the cursor position.  
The S (Select) button accepts the data enteredor selects the option displayed.  
The C (Cancel) cancels the data entered or the option displayed.  
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Setting the Configuration  
For Linux  
1. Press the  
button according to the number of times specified on the following table, and  
you will see the corresponding prompt.  
KEY PRESS  
PROMPT  
FUNCTION  
NIC1 IPADDR  
Change?  
Enter the IP address assigned to NIC 1 (Network  
Interface Card)  
once (1)  
NIC1 NETMASK  
Change?  
Enter the netmask of NIC 1  
twice (2)  
NIC2 IPADDR  
Change?  
Enter the IP address assigned to NIC 2  
Enter the netmask of NIC 2  
thrice (3)  
NIC2 NETMASK  
Change?  
four (4) times  
five (5) times  
six (6) times  
seven (7) times  
eight (8) times  
nine (9) times  
Default GW  
Change?  
Enter IP address of the gateway for your network  
Enter IP address of the primary DNS for your network  
Primary DNS  
Change?  
Secondary DNS  
Change?  
Enter IP address of the secondary DNS for your  
network  
Reboot  
Server?  
Allows you to reboot the server  
Shutdown  
Server?  
Allows you to shutdown the server  
2. Press the  
button to confirm selection of the option displayed.  
button to increase or button to decrease the value.  
button to accept the data enteredand return to the main screen.  
3. Use the  
4. Then, press the  
NOTE: Please restart the LCD driver under Linux when you change the NIC settings from  
Static to DHCP by running “killall LCDdaemon”, and then running  
/LCD/LCDdaemon.  
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For Windows  
1. Press the  
button according to the number of times specified on the following table, and  
you will see the corresponding prompt.  
KEY PRESS  
once (1)  
PROMPT  
FUNCTION  
NIC1 IPADDR  
Change?  
Enter the IP address assigned to NIC1  
NIC1 NETMASK  
Change?  
Enter the netmask of your network to NIC1  
twice (2)  
NIC1 GATEWAY  
Change?  
Enter IP address of the gateway for your network  
thrice (3)  
NIC1 DNS1  
Change?  
Enter the primary DNS address assigned to the  
NIC1  
four (4) times  
five (5) times  
six (6) times  
seven (7) times  
eight (8) times  
nine (9) times  
ten (10) times  
eleven (11) times  
twelve (12) times  
NIC1 DNS2  
Change?  
Enter the secondary DNS address assigned to the  
NIC1  
Reboot  
Server?  
Allows you to reboot the server  
Shutdown  
Server?  
Allows you to shutdown the server  
NIC2 IPADDR  
Change?  
Enter IP address assigned to the NIC2  
NIC2 NETMASK  
Change?  
Enter netmask address assigned to the NIC2  
Enter gateway address assigned to the NIC2  
Enter primary DNS address assigned to the NIC2  
Enter secondary DNS address assigned to the NIC2  
NIC2 GATEWAY  
Change?  
NIC2 DNS1  
Change?  
NIC2 DNS2  
Change?  
2. Press the  
button to confirm selection of the option displayed.  
button to increase or button to decrease the value.  
button to accept the data entered and return to the main screen.  
3. Use the  
4. Then, press the  
NOTE: If you press the  
entry process again.  
button to cancel the configuration, you must go through the  
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Setting Up With the Web Browser  
The remainder of the setup process is performed through a Web browser (Netscape Navigator or  
Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 4.0 or later) on any client computer connected to the server.  
Depending on your model, all the software may have been pre-installed by the manufacturer or  
dealer. See the software manual for setup instructions.  
3.5 Rebooting the System  
Follow this procedure to reboot the system:  
For Linux  
Press the  
button eight times or press  
two times , and you will see the prompt:  
Reboot server?  
Press the  
button.  
For Windows  
Press the  
Press the  
button six times, and you will see the prompt:Reboot server?  
button.  
3.6 Powering Down the System  
CAUTION: To prevent possible loss of data, it is important to follow the proper  
power-down procedure for turning off the system.  
Follow this procedure to power down the system:  
For Linux  
Press the  
button nine times or press  
, and you will see the prompt:Shut down  
server?  
Press the  
button and when the power is off, the power indicator turns off.  
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For Windows  
Press the  
button seven times, and you will see the prompt: Shut down server?  
Press the  
button and when the power is off, the power indicator turns off.  
3.7 Linux RedHat Installation Notes  
Due to the compatibility limitation between Linux RedHat 7.3 (and up) and some types of HDD,  
the following warning message may appearduring Linux installation:  
The kernel was unable to re-read the partition table on /dev/hd*  
Device or resource busy, this means Linux knows nothing about any modifications you made.  
You should reboot your computer before doing anything with /dev/hd* (hd* refers to the  
HDD’s method of connection, e.g. , the master deviceof IDE0 is /dev/hadwhile the master  
device of IDE1 is /dev/hdc).  
In this case, you can select the “Ignore” key until the warning message window is closed. T hen  
you may encounter two differentpossibilities depending on whether the Linux partition on the  
HDD wasimplemented the first time or not.  
l First possibility:  
When the HDD has RedHat 7.3 (and up) present in the Linux partition (and the current  
installation is only for modifying, deleting, or adding a Linux partition), then the  
installation program will continue with the rest of the process.  
l Second possibility:  
When the HDD does not have RedHat 7.3 (and up) present in the Linux partition (even if  
there is any other type of partition existing, e.g., NTFS), the installation programmay show  
this message –  
An erroroccurredtryingtoinitialize swap on device hdc3, this  
problem is serious and the installation cannot continue, Press  
Enter to reboot your system  
to suggestthat you reboot your system. T hen you can re-install RedHat 7.3(and up)to solve  
this issue (you may encounter the warning message on the first possibility, just ignore it).  
NOTES:  
l
The above possibilities may occur when you use atype of HDD which is not compatible  
with Linux O/S. I f you use the latest version (e.g., Linux RedHat 9.0 or the new  
Seagate Alpine series HDD), then the above possibilities may not occur.  
The above possibilities will not affect system performance.  
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Configuring the System  
4.1 BIOS Setup Program  
BIOS Setup (SCU or Setup Configuration Utility) is a program for configuring the BIOS (Basic  
Input/Output System) settings of the system.  
You need to run the BIOS Setup program when:  
l You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run Setup.  
l You want to restore the factory default settings.  
l You want to modify some specific settings according to the hardware.  
l You want to modify some specific settings to optimize system performance.  
Starting BIOS Setup  
NOTES:  
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The Setup screens shown in this chapter are for your reference only. The actual items  
or settings on your computer may differ.  
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The Setup program may hav e been updated after the publication of this manual.  
The settings you select in your operating system might override similar settings in  
Setup.  
To run BIOS Setup, press Del when the prompt appears in the screen during system startup. The  
prompt shows up on the screen for only a few seconds. You must press Del quickly.  
Use the keyboard to move around and make selections. Keyboard information can be found at the  
bottom of the screen. A brief description of keyboard usage is listed next:  
Key  
Function  
F1  
Displays help information.  
Selects a menu title.  
¬ , ®  
, ¯  
Moves the highlight up or down among fields.  
+, -  
Scrolls forward or backward among the values for the highlighted field.  
Pops up an option window for the highlighted field.  
1) Returns to the main menu from a sub-menu.  
Enter  
Esc  
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2) Exits Setup.  
F9  
Restores the Setup defaults.  
Saves changes and exits Setup.  
F10  
Main Menu  
The Main menu contains the basic configuration settings of your system.  
System Time sets the system time (Hour, Minute, Second).  
System Date sets the system date (Day, Month, Year).  
Primary/Secondary Master/Slave Each of these four items sets the type of the IDE device in  
your system.  
NOTE: Your computer cabinet can accommodate up to two IDE devices only although the  
BIOS supports up to four devices.  
Boot Features  
Summary Screen enables or disables the displaying onscreen of various system information  
while booting.  
QuickBoot Mode sets if the system will skip certain tests while booting. This will de crease  
the time needed to boot the system.  
System Memory Shows the total memory on your system.  
Extended Memory Shows the total extended memory on your system.  
Advanced Menu  
The Advanced menu contains the input/output configuration settings of the system.  
Installed O/S sets the operating system to be installed.  
ResetConfigurationData Normally, you would leave this field disabled. Select Yes to reset the  
Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new  
add-on device and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict of resources that  
the operating system cannot boot.  
Large Disk Access Mode Select DOS or Other.  
Local Bus IDE Adapter enables or disables the integrated local bus IDE adapter.  
Legacy USB Support enables or disables support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus in  
non-USB-aware operating systems like DOS.  
Spread Spectrum enables or disables the Spread Spectrum function to reduce the EMI  
(Electro-Magnetic Interference)effect.  
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Advanced Chips et Control  
Graphics Aperture sets the memory size of AGP VGA device.  
Enable Memory Gap enables or disables memory gap.  
USB 2.0 Controller enables or disables USB 2.0 controller.  
ECC Config allows you to enable or disable support for ECC-type of memory. Available  
only if you are using an ECC-type DDR-SDRAM memory.  
ECC Error Type generates interrupt when an ECC error occurs. Available only if you are  
using an ECC-type DDR-SDRAM memory.  
S ERR Signal Condition selects ECC error condition that SERR# be asserted.  
Frequency Ratio Only available if you are using an unlocked processor. If the processor’s  
frequency multiple is locked, you will not see this item.  
Advanced Processor Options  
APIC Interrupt Routing turns on and initializes I/O APIC (Advanced Progra