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1. d Y dv HE Tt F rt E CHEN FH HH H o ay BSES i 7 a a Figure 78 Installing the screws that secure the system board 16 Reinstall the two hexagonal screws J to secure the rear of the system board to the chassis Figure 79 Reinstalling the two hexagonal screws to secure the rear of the system board 17 Remove the protective cover that protects the pins on the microprocessor socket on the new system board 104 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 18 Remove the microprocessor from the old system board and install it on the new system board See Replacing the microprocessor on page 96 19 The old system board must be returned with the microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins on the microprocessor socket during shipping and handling Use the microprocessor socket cover removed from the new system board To install a microprocessor socket cover on the old system board do the following a After you have removed the microprocessor from the failing system board close the microprocessor retainer Then put the lever to the locked position to secure the retainer in place b Note the orientation of the socket cover and install one side of the soc
2. Figure 69 Removing the screws that secure the heat sink Gently twist the heat sink to free it from the microprocessor and then lift the heat sink off the system board Lay aside the old heat sink Touch the static protective package that contains the new heat sink to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then remove the new heat sink from the package Notes e If you are replacing a heat sink you must use a cleaning pad that might come with the new heat sink to wipe the thermal grease from the top of the microprocessor before installing the new heat sink Dispose of the cleaning pad after all thermal grease is removed from the microprocessor e When handling the heat sink do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of it Remove any protective cover that protects the thermal grease on the bottom of the new heat sink Then place the new heat sink on the system board so that the four screws on the new heat sink are aligned with the corresponding mounting studs on the system board Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 95 10 Install the four screws to secure the new heat sink on the system board It is recommended that you carefully install the four screws using the following method to avoid any possible damage to the system board a Partially tighten screw then firmly tighten screw J and then return to screw Fl and firmly tighten it Do not over tighten the screws b Par
3. 117 Help and service 118 Before you call 118 Calling for service Using other services i Purchasing additional services Appendix A Notices Trademarks Important notes Polyvinyl Chloride PVC bie ana Card notice Recycling information Battery return program Requirement for batteries containing perchlorate Particulate contamination Important WEEE information Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive ROHS Turkish ROHS European Union RoHS German Ordinance for Work gloss statement Export classification notice Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Garirission FCC Statement Eurasian compliance mark Index ii ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 118 119 119 121 122 122 122 123 123 124 124 125 125 125 125 125 126 126 126 128 129 Safety information Note Before using the product be sure to read and understand the multilingual safety instructions on the documentation DVD that comes with the product odd Aa gig clgagdig aM baaria GLY Li Bel 8 Cpe SL ill plas J ill ee tt Gl HES DVD uai Gf aliy Antes de usar o produto leia e entenda as instru es de seguran a multilingues no DVD de documenta o que o acompanha Mpegn na usnon3BaTe TosN MPOAYKT 3afbsKUTeENHO MPO4ETETE U BHUKHETE B MHOTOESN4HNMTE VUHCTPYKLMN 3a 6e3onacHocT B DVD AaucKa c JOKyMeHTauus KOTO
4. E Connect the SATA combo connector of the other combo SAS cable to the hard disk drive 1 EE Connect the SATA connector of this combo SAS cable to the SATA 1 connector on the system board f E Connect the power connector of this combo SAS cable to the other available 4 pin power connector on the system board oa For more information see System board components on page 32 Figure 22 Connecting the 3 5 inch hard disk drives to the system board 2 If you have a slim optical drive install the slim optical drive bracket and then install the slim optical drive See Removing and reinstalling the slim optical drive bracket on page 82 and Installing the slim optical drive on page 71 30 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 3 Do the following to connect the slim optical drive a Connect one end of the available SATA cable to the SATA 4 connector on the system board b E Connect the other end of the SATA cable to the rear of the slim optical drive c E Connect the slim optical drive power connector of a combo SAS cable to the power connector at the rear of the slim optical drive For more information see System board components on page 32 Note Ensure that the SATA cable and the power cable for the slim optical drive are routed under the power supply cable and the combo SAS power cable Figure 23 Connecting the slim optical drive 4 Route the cables using the ca
5. After you finish viewing or changing settings press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program main interface If you are on a nested submenu press Esc repeatedly until you reach the main interface Then you can do one of the following e If you want to save the new settings and exit the Setup Utility program press F10 or select Exit gt Save Changes and Exit Otherwise your changes will not be saved e If you do not want to save the new settings select Exit gt Discard Changes and Exit e If you want to return to the default settings press F9 or select Exit gt Load Optimal Defaults For more information about the Exit menu in the Setup Utility program see Exit menu on page 40 Updating or recovering the BIOS This topic provides instructions on how to update the BIOS and how to recover from a POST and BIOS update failure System programs are the basic layer of software built into your server System programs include the POST the UEFI BIOS and the Setup Utility program The POST is a set of tests and procedures that are performed each time you turn on your server The UEFI BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the server hardware can execute You can use the Setup Utility program to view or change the configuration settings of your server See Using the Setup Utility program on page 37 Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the BIOS
6. on page 111 for instructions on how to diagnose problems and do basic troubleshooting The troubleshooting and diagnostics information might tell you that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download documentation or device drivers and updates To access the Lenovo Support Web site go to http www lenovo com support For more information about your server documentation see Server documentation on page 2 If you suspect a software problem refer to the documentation including readme files and online help that comes with the operating system or software program ThinkServer Web site The ThinkServer Web site provides up to date information and services to help you buy use upgrade and maintain your server You also can do the following by visiting the ThinkServer Web site at http www lenovo com thinkserver e Shop for servers as well as upgrades and accessories for your server e Purchase additional services and software e Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services e Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty LLW e Access the online manuals for your products e Access troubleshooting and support information for your server model and other supported products e Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your server model e Find the service and support phone numbers for y
7. CAUTION Use safe practices when lifting Statement 5 AA CAUTION The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source AA 2 0m am u vi ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Statement 6 A CAUTION If you install a strain relief bracket option over the end of the power cord that is connected to the device you must connect the other end of the power cord to a power source that is easily accessible in case it needs to be disconnected Statement 7 A CAUTION If the device has doors ensure that you remove or secure the doors before moving or lifting the device to protect against personal injury The doors will not support the weight of the device Statement 8 AA CAUTION Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician Statement 9 A CAUTION Disconnect the hot swap fan cables before removing the fan from the device to protect against pe
8. on page 22 11 If you are instructed to return the old hard disk drive follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Replacing the front panel board Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Note This procedure must be performed only by trained service personnel of Lenovo Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e The front panel board is sensitive to ESD Ensure that you read and understand Handling static sensitive devices on page 54 first and carefully perform the operation e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic To replace the front panel board do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protectiv
9. Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference To replace the riser card assembly do the following Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 75 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the riser card assembly See Server components on page 17 5 If there is a RAID card installed on the riser card assembly remove the card See Removing the RAID card on page 65 6 Remove the two screws that secure the riser card assembly to the chassis Ss R N Q R SS pete N gt GS G RR ak m X M Y A P Figure 46 Removing the screws that secure the riser card assembly 7 Open the retaining clip that secures the riser card assembly in the riser card assembly slot on the system board Grasp the riser card assembly by its edges and carefully lift it straight up and
10. When updates are released they are available for download on the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com drivers You can update the server firmware by downloading an update package and following the instructions on the Web page You also can use the Firmware Updater program to help you keep the server firmware up to date See Updating the firmware on page 52 Updating flashing the BIOS This topic provides instructions on how to update flash the BIOS Notes e Update the BIOS on your server only if the newer BIOS version specifically solves a problem you have We do not recommend BIOS updates for servers that do not need them You can view the updated information for the new BIOS version in the installation instructions for the BIOS update utility program Chapter 5 Configuring the server 43 e Downgrading the BIOS to an earlier version is not recommended and might not be supported An earlier BIOS version might not contain the support for the latest system configurations e If the power to your server is interrupted while the POST and BIOS are being updated your server might not restart correctly Ensure that you perform the BIOS update procedure in an environment with a steady power supply Besides ensure that your server can restart successfully without encountering hardware problems e If you have updated the BIOS firmware all the BIOS settings become the default settings of the updated BIOS version You need to check an
11. one 8 GB memory module installed in each of the four memory slots For more information about the memory modules in your specific server model use the Setup Utility program See Viewing information in the Setup Utility program on page 37 For a list of supported ThinkServer memory module options go to http www lenovo com thinkserver The following illustration shows the locations of all memory slots on the system board HHH fe p 6 Be oo u HH COT mm mim ELLI SSS i EE ee o O Figure 29 Memory slots on the system board Ef Memory slot DIMM1 E Memory slot DIMM2 EJ Memory slot DIMM3 EJ Memory slot DIMM4 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 59 The following table explains the memory module installation rules for your server The X mark indicates the memory slots into which the memory modules should be installed in different situations Table 3 Memory module installation rules Installing a memory module Attention
12. slide the drive to the front of the server until the release pin J snaps into place Figure 60 Installing the 2 5 inch hard disk drive together with the bracket 10 Connect the SATA combo connector to the 2 5 inch hard disk drive See Connecting the cables on page 22 11 If you are instructed to return the old 2 5 inch hard disk drive follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Replacing a 3 5 inch hard disk drive Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Note This procedure must be performed only by trained service personnel of Lenovo Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e Depending on the model your server might come with 3 5 inch hard disk drives 2 5 inch hard disk drives or 2 5 inch solid state drives e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic e Use any documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic For a li
13. 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Disconnect the power cables from the system board Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 81 5 Locate the failing power supply in your server Remove the five screws E to E that secure the power supply assembly Figure 53 Removing the screws that secure the power supply assembly 6 Lift the failing power supply assembly up and out of your server 7 Touch the static protective package that contains the new power supply assembly to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then remove the new power supply assembly from the package 8 Note the orientation of the new power supply assembly and then position it into the chassis Ensure that the five screw holes in the new power supply assembly are aligned with the corresponding holes in the chassis Then install the five screws to secure the new power supply assembly Figure 54 Installing the screws to secure the power supply assembly 9 Connect the power cables to the system board See System board components on page 32 10 Reinstall the server cover See Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables on page 106 11 Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the new power supply assembly 12 If you are instructed to return the old power
14. For proper cooling and airflow install the server cover before you turn on the server Operating the server for extended periods of time more than 30 minutes with the server cover removed might damage server components e Properly route the cables For some options such as PCI cards follow the cabling instructions that come with the options in addition to the instructions in this manual e f your server has air ducts or air baffles do not remove them while the server is running Operating the server without the air ducts or air baffles might cause the microprocessors to overheat e For servers that support up to two microprocessors ensure that the second microprocessor socket always contains a microprocessor or is protected by a microprocessor socket cover Removing the server cover Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Note Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic To remove the server cover do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server
15. Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 9 Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor Do not touch the pins on the microprocessor socket and the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor 10 Note the orientation of the new microprocessor Hold the new microprocessor by its edges and align the notches J on it with the tabs jin the microprocessor socket Then carefully lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket Note The small triangle jon one corner of the new microprocessor is the microprocessor orientation indicator The new microprocessor is in the correct orientation when this indicator faces the beveled corner Ef of the microprocessor socket Figure 73 Installing the microprocessor 11 Carefully close the microprocessor retainer Then carefully close the small handle to lock the retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket 12 Reinstall the heat sink See Replacing the heat sink on page 94 13 Reinstall the fan duct See Removing and reinstalling the fan duct on page 57 14 If you are instructed to return the old microprocessor follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts repla
16. Ilw_02 If you cannot obtain the LLW through the documentation DVD or Lenovo Web site contact your local Lenovo office or reseller to obtain a printed version of the LLW free of charge For warranty service consult the worldwide Lenovo Support telephone list Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice The most up to date telephone list for Lenovo Support is always available on the Web site at http www lenovo com support phone If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative To obtain the most up to date information about the server go to http www lenovo com thinkserver Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download documentation or device drivers and updates To access the Lenovo Support Web site go to http www lenovo com support Copyright Lenovo 2014 1 Record information about your server in the following table You will need the information if you ever need to have your server serviced For where to find the product information label on the chassis see Machine type model and serial number label on page 11 Product name Machine type and model MT M Serial number S N Date of purchase You can register your server with Lenovo by following the instructions at http www lenovo com register When you register your server informat
17. Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Internet Explorer Microsoft Windows and Windows Server are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds DisplayPort is a Trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association Other company product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others Important notes Processor speed indicates the internal clock speed of the microprocessor other factors also affect application performance CD or DVD drive speed is the variable read rate Actual speeds vary and are often less than the possible maximum When referring to processor storage real and virtual storage or channel volume KB stands for 1 024 bytes MB stands for 1 048 576 bytes and GB stands for 1 073 741 824 bytes When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume MB stands for 1 000 000 bytes and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes Total user accessible capacity can vary depending on operating environments Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest currently supported drives that are available from Lenovo Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module Lenovo makes no representations or warranties with respect to non Lenovo products Support if any for the no
18. Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility program Viewing information in the Sau Utility program ER Setup Utility program interface Setting the system date and time Using passwords Auer Configuring the TPM function Selecting a startup device Exiting the Setup Utility program Updating or recovering the BIOS Copyright Lenovo 2014 11 12 13 14 17 17 21 22 32 35 35 35 37 37 37 37 37 41 41 42 42 43 43 Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Features of the ThinkServer zen program Starting the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Using the ThinkSenier EasyStartup program on a Windows operating system Configuring RAID About RAID RAID for your server Configuring the system BIOS t to enebia onboard SATA RAID functionality Configuring the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID Configuring the Ethernet cantoler Updating the firmware ae 3 Using the Firmware Updater program Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware Guidelines Precautions 3 oo hm S Handling static sensitive devices System reliability guidelines Removing the server cover bs Installing removing or replacing hardware Removing and reinstalling the rack handles Removing and reinstalling the fan duct Installing or removing a memory module Installing or removing the RAID card Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID Installing or removing the T
19. Starting the Setup Utility program on page 37 2 On the Security menu select Set Administrator Password to set an administrator password or select Set Power On Password to set a user password 3 See Password considerations on page 41 Then follow the instructions on the screen to set or change a password 4 If you want to delete a password type your current password Press Enter when you are prompted to type anew password Then press Enter to confirm the new password The previous password will be cleared Note For security reasons it is recommended that you always set a password for your server 5 Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Utility program If you have forgotten the password you can use the Clear CMOS jumper on the system board to erase the password See System board components on page 32 Then set anew password for the server Configuring the TPM function The TPM works as a hardware security solution to help you to encrypt data and protect the server To enable the TPM function in the Setup Utility program do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 37 2 On the Security menu select TCG Feature Setup and then press Enter 3 Select TCG Security Features Then set the TPM Support to Active 4 Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Utility program The server will restart in order to enable the TPM function Selec
20. Three RJ 45 Ethernet connectors one on the rear panel for system management and two on the Ethernet card For the location information about the connectors refer to the related topics in Locations on page 11 Video subsystem Integrated graphics for a VGA connector and a DisplayPort connector Ethernet connectivity There are three RJ 45 Ethernet connectors on the rear panel with 10 megabits per second Mbps 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps network connectivity For more information see Rear view of the server on page 14 Reliability availability and serviceability Reliability availability and serviceability hereinafter referred to as RAS are three important server design features The RAS features help you to ensure the integrity of the data stored on the server the availability of the server when you need it and the ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems Your server has the following RAS features e Security features Administrator password and user password to help you protect unauthorized access to the server see Using passwords on page 41 ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module TPM which is a security chip to help enhance server security Note The TPM is only available in some models Redundant Array of Independent Disks RAID configuration for improving data storage reliability and fault tolerance see Configuring RAID on page 47 Remote monitoring or control by an administr
21. a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA SAS hardware RAID functions to the server You also can purchase the RAID card from Lenovo and install it into server models that support the RAID card to get advanced SATA SAS hardware RAID functions See RAID card on page 21 and Installing or removing the RAID card on page 62 for more information Note For server models with SAS hard disk drives a RAID card must be installed The RAID card provides the WebBIOS Configuration Utility program to help you configure RAID independently of the operating system You also can install the MegaRAID Storage Manager program and the MegaCLI Configuration Utility program to help you manage the RAID array and RAID controller in an operating system environment The supported RAID levels are RAID 0 1 and 10 by default For the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter to activate RAID 5 level you need to install a RAID 5 key on the RAID card See Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID on page 66 For detailed information see Configuring the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID on page 50 Note The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring supported RAID and installing supported operating systems and device drivers Before configuring RAID for your server observe the following precautions 1 Use hard disk drives that have the same capacity within a single RAID array 2 Use hard disk d
22. and microprocessor might be very hot Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes To 1 Ensure that the new microprocessor is the correct type your server supports See Features on page 7 Use any documentation that comes with the microprocessor option kit and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic Your microprocessor socket and socket cover might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic replace the microprocessor do the following Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Remove the fan duct See Removing and reinstalling the fan duct on page 57 5 Remove the heat sink See Replacing the heat sink on page 94 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 97 6 Gently press down the small handle Fl on the microprocessor socket and then pull the handle slig
23. be accessed directly from the program interface For detailed information see Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 44 ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater The ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program hereinafter referred to as the Firmware Updater program enables you to maintain your server firmware up to date and helps you avoid unnecessary server outages The Firmware Updater program is provided on the Lenovo Support Web site For more information about downloading and using the Firmware Updater program see Updating the firmware on page 52 BIOS update utility The BIOS firmware keeps updating after the shipment of the server Lenovo maintains pages on the Support Web site and provides the BIOS update utility with instructions for download to help you update the BIOS firmware if needed For more information see Updating or recovering the BIOS on page 43 and Updating the firmware on page 52 RAID configuration utilities Your server supports onboard SATA software RAID If a required RAID card is installed your server also supports advanced SATA SAS hardware RAID configurations For detailed information see Configuring RAID on page 47 Diagnostic programs The following diagnostic programs are available for you to diagnose server problems e ThinkServer Diagnostic Tool e ThinkServer System Profile Collection Tool For more information see Using a diagnostic program on page
24. card on page 29 Connecting the 2 5 inch hard disk drives and slim optical drive with a RAID card Note If you are connecting the 2 5 inch hard disk drives with a ThinkServer 9207 81 6G HBA the procedure is similar To connect the 2 5 inch hard disk drives and slim optical drive with a RAID card 22 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 Connect the mini SAS connector of the mini SAS to 2 5 inch SAS combo cable to the RAID card Note For the RAID 500 Adapter connect the mini SAS connector to Port 0 For the RAID 700 Adapter connect the mini SAS connector to Ports 3 0 See RAID card on page 21 Figure 13 Connecting the mini SAS connector to the RAID card 2 Connect one end of the SAS hard disk drive LED cable to the hard disk drive activity LED connector on the RAID card if supported 3 Install the RAID card to the riser card assembly See Installing the RAID card on page 62 4 Connect the other end of the SAS hard disk drive LED cable to the hard disk drive LED connector on the system board See System board components on page 32 Chapter 3 Product overview 23 5 Do the following to connect the hard disk drives a EIER Connect the SATA combo connectors 0 and 1 of the mini SAS to 2 5 inch SAS combo cable to the hard disk drives 0 and 1 respectively b E Connect the power connector 1 of the mini SAS to 2 5 inch SAS combo cable to the 4 pin power connector which is near
25. click OK The Start option window opens 5 The Start option window provides the following selections e Continue to the main interface e Install the operating system using a pre existing response file e Configure RAID using a pre existing response file Read the explanations on the screen and select a desired option Then follow the instructions on the screen If this is the first time you are using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program select the option to continue to the main interface and view the compatibility notes and user guide Notes 1 Functionality and supported operating systems vary depending on the version of the ThinkServer EasyStartup program From the main interface of the program click Compatibility notes to view the information about the RAID controllers operating systems and server configurations supported by the specific version of the program and click User Guide to view the various functions and learn how to use the program 2 Before using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to install an operating system ensure that any external storage devices and fiber channels are configured correctly Chapter 5 Configuring the server 45 The ThinkServer EasyStartup program main interface provides the following menus on the left pane of the screen e Home This menu is the welcome page that contains some general descriptions about the program and the Lenovo copyright and trademark statements e Compatibility no
26. configuration to see if a recent change to hardware or software settings has caused a problem Before restoring your previous configuration capture your current configuration in case the older configuration settings do not solve the problem or have adverse effect 9 Use an antivirus program to see if your server has been infected by a virus If the program detects a virus remove the virus 10 If none of these actions solve the problem seek technical assistance See Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 117 Using a diagnostic program The following diagnostic programs are available for you to diagnose server problems e ThinkServer Diagnostic Tool e ThinkServer System Profile Collection Tool To use a diagnostic program do the following 1 Go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate a diagnostic program 2 Download and unzip the diagnostic program package to get the diagnostic program package folder 3 Open the diagnostic program package folder and run the QTW exe file Copyright Lenovo 2014 111 4 Select the language when prompted Then click Continue 5 Read the End User License Agreement EULA terms carefully and click Accept to start the program 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to use the diagnostic program For detailed information about using a diagnostic program refer to the user guide of the diagnostic program which is available f
27. configuration utility during system startup 2 Use the up and down arrow keys to select Reset Disks to Non RAID and press Enter 3 Use the arrow keys and the space key to mark individual physical hard disk drives to be reset and then press Enter to complete the selection 4 When prompted press Y to confirm the reset action 5 After resetting the hard disk drives to non RAID you can e See Deleting RAID volumes on page 50 for RAID volume deletion e See Creating RAID volumes on page 49 for RAID volume creation e Use the up and down arrow keys to select Exit and press Enter Configuring the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID Some server models come with a required RAID card to provide advanced SATA SAS hardware RAID functions to the server You also can purchase the RAID card from Lenovo and install it into server models that support the RAID card to get advanced SATA SAS hardware RAID functions See RAID card on page 21 and Installing or removing the RAID card on page 62 for more information Note For server models with SAS hard disk drives a RAID card must be installed The RAID card provides the WebBIOS Configuration Utility program to help you configure RAID independently of the operating system You also can install the MegaRAID Storage Manager program and the MegaCLI Configuration Utility program to help you manage the RAID array and RAID controller in an operating system environment The supported RAID l
28. date and time This topic provides instructions on how to set the system date and time in the Setup Utility program To set the system date and time in the Setup Utility program do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 37 2 On the Main menu select System Time amp Date 3 Use the Tab key to switch between data elements and type the numbers from the keyboard to set the system date and time 4 Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Utility program Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program you can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your server You do not have to set a password to use your server However using a password improves computing security If you decide to set a password read the following topics Setup Utility program password types The following types of passwords are available in the Setup Utility program e Administrator password Setting an administrator password deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings If you are responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several computers you might want to set an administrator password When an administrator password is set you are prompted to type a valid password each time you try to access the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program cannot be accessed until a valid password is typed in e Power On password When a power on password
29. do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 Locate the slim optical drive See Server components on page 17 Disconnect the cables from the rear of the slim optical drive OOA Ww Loosen the thumbscrew fj that secures the slim optical drive retainer and then remove the retainer from the chassis Slide the slim optical drive out of the front of the server Note The thumbscrew is an integrated part of the slim optical drive retainer Do not try to remove the thumbscrew from the retainer Figure 45 Removing the slim optical drive 7 If you want to install a new slim optical drive see Installing the slim optical drive on page 71 8 If you are instructed to return the old optical drive follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the removal procedure go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Replacing the riser card assembly Attention
30. is set the server cannot be used until a valid password is typed in Note If both the administrator password and power on password are set you can type either password to use the server However you must use your administrator password to change any configuration settings Password considerations For security reasons it is recommended that you use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised Notes 1 The Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive 2 The server supports Setup Utility program passwords that consist of up to 20 characters To set a strong password use the following guidelines Chapter 5 Configuring the server 41 e Have at least eight characters in length e Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character e Not be your name or your user name e Not be a common word or a common name e Be significantly different from your previous passwords Besides the alphabetic characters a z and numeric characters 0 9 the server also supports characters typed using special keys on the keyboard for a password Refer to the help message on the screen when setting a password to determine the valid special characters Setting changing or deleting a password This topic provides instructions on how to set change or delete a password in the Setup Utility program To set change or delete a password in the Setup Utility program do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See
31. or combination depending on the type selected The cable lock also locks the server cover This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at http www lenovo com support Figure 8 Kensington style cable lock Server components This topic provides information to help you locate the components of your server For more information about major components see the related topics in Locations on page 11 To remove the server cover and gain access to the inside of the server see Removing the server cover on page 55 The chassis configuration varies by model The following illustrations show the two chassis configurations based on the supported hard disk drives e Components of server models with two 3 5 inch hard disk drive bays on page 18 e Components of server models with four 2 5 inch hard disk drive bays on page 19 Note Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic Chapter 3 Product overview 17 Components of server models with two 3 5 inch hard disk drive bays Figure 9 Components of server models with two 3 5 inch hard disk drive bays Server cover H Riser card assembly EE Ethernet card E Fan duct H System fan 1 i Power supply assembly ER Reck hance a Slim optical drive bracket Slim optical drive 18 _ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and H
32. riser card assembly See Replacing the riser card assembly on page 75 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Removing the TR 700 Battery Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e If you remove the TR 700 Battery you will lose the backup power for the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter e Use any documentation that comes with the TR 700 Battery and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To remove the TR 700 Battery do the following 70 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Remove the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter from the riser card assembly See I
33. safety information that is included with the server or optional device before you install remove or replace the device iv ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Statement 1 AA DANGER Electrical current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid a shock hazard Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product When possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and modems before you open the device covers unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached devices To connect To disconnect Turn everything OFF Turn everything OFF First attach all cables to devices First remove power cords from outlet Attach signal cables to connectors Remove signal cables from connectors
34. server See Turning on the server on page 35 2 Press the F1 key as soon as you see the logo screen Then wait for several seconds and the Setup Utility program opens If you have set a password you need to type the correct password to enter the Setup Utility program For password information see Using passwords on page 41 Viewing information in the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program menu lists various items about the system configuration Select a desired item to view information or change settings When working with the Setup Utility program you must use the keyboard The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed on the right bottom pane of each screen You also can press the F1 key for general help about the keys For most items the corresponding help message is displayed on the right top pane of the screen when the item is selected If the item has submenus you can display the submenus by pressing Enter You can view the following information about your specific server model from the Setup Utility program e The Main menu lists information about the BIOS version microprocessor type and core frequency memory size installed SATA devices and system date and time e The Advanced menu lists information about the installed microprocessor and its supported technologies Setup Utility program interface This topic provides information about the menus and items in the Setup Utility program Depending on th
35. server reinstall the riser card assembly to the system board See Replacing the riser card assembly on page 75 10 If you are instructed to return the old system fan follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 93 e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Replacing the heat sink Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 CAUTION AA The heat sink might be very hot Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Note Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic To replace the heat sink do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it
36. server cover on page 55 Locate the appropriate 2 5 inch hard disk drive that you want to replace See Server components on page 17 Note If you want to remove the 2 5 inch hard disk drives that are installed under the slim optical drive bracket remove the slim optical drive bracket first See Removing and reinstalling the slim optical drive bracket on page 82 Disconnect the SATA combo connector from the 2 5 inch hard disk drive that you want to replace Lift the release pin J of the hard disk drive bracket Then slide the 2 5 inch hard disk drive with the bracket to the rear of the server to release the bracket from the server Lift the 2 5 inch hard disk drive together with the bracket out of the chassis Figure 57 Removing the 2 5 inch hard disk drive together with the bracket Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 85 7 Remove the four screws that secure the 2 5 inch hard disk drive to the bracket Then lift the 2 5 inch hard disk drive up to remove it from the bracket Figure 58 Removing the 2 5 inch hard disk drive from the bracket 8 Position the new 2 5 inch hard disk drive into the bracket and then install the four screws to secure the new 2 5 inch hard disk drive Figure 59 Installing the 2 5 inch hard disk drive to the bracket 86 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 9 Position the 2 5 inch hard disk drive with the bracket into the server Then
37. that secure the rear of the system board to the chassis Figure 77 Removing the two hexagonal screws that secure the rear of the system board Gently lift each edge of the system board slightly upward so that the system board is released from the mounting studs on the chassis Then move the system board to the front of the server and then carefully pivot the system board upward to remove it out of the chassis Notes e Carefully handle the system board by its edges e Leave the black Mylar under the old system board in the chassis Place the old system board on a clean flat and static protective surface Touch the static protective package that contains the new system board to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new system board out of the package Install the new system board into the chassis Ensure that the rear connectors on the new system board are inserted into the corresponding holes in the rear panel Ensure that the eight screw holes in the new system board are aligned with the corresponding mounting studs on the chassis Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 103 15 Install the eight screws following the recommended numerical sequence as shown to secure the new system board on the chassis
38. the memory modules on the system board c EIER Connect the SATA combo connectors 2 and 3 of the mini SAS to 2 5 inch SAS combo cable to the hard disk drives 2 and 3 respectively d E Connect the power connector 2 of the mini SAS to 2 5 inch SAS combo cable to the other available 4 pin power connector on the system board For more information see System board components on page 32 Figure 14 Connecting the 2 5 inch hard disk drives 6 If you have a slim optical drive install the slim optical drive bracket and then install the slim optical drive See Removing and reinstalling the slim optical drive bracket on page 82 and Installing the slim optical drive on page 71 24 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 7 Do the following to connect the slim optical drive a Connect one end of the available SATA cable to the SATA 4 connector on the system board See System board components on page 22 b E Connect the other end of the SATA cable to the rear of the slim optical drive c Ek Connect the slim optical drive power connector of the mini SAS to 2 5 inch SAS combo cable to the power connector at the rear of the slim optical drive Note Ensure that the SATA cable and the power cable for the slim optical drive are routed under the power supply cable and the mini SAS to 2 5 inch SAS combo power cable Figure 15 Connecting the slim optical drive 8 Route the cables using the ca
39. the server Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer responsibility Table 4 Limits for particulates and gases Particulate e The room air must be continuously filtered with 40 atmospheric dust spot efficiency MERV 9 according to ASHRAE Standard 52 21 e Air that enters a data center must be filtered to 99 97 efficiency or greater using high efficiency particulate air HEPA filters that meet MIL STD 282 e The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination must be more than 60 2 e The room must be free of conductive contamination such as zinc whiskers Gaseous e Copper Class G1 as per ANSI ISA 71 04 1985 e Silver Corrosion rate of less than 300 A in 30 days 1 ASHRAE 52 2 2008 Method of Testing General Ventilation Air Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size Atlanta American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc 2 The deliquescent relative humidity of particulate contamination is the relative humidity at which the dust absorbs enough water to become wet and promote ionic conduction 3 ANSI ISA 71 04 1985 Environmental conditions for process measurement and control systems Airborne contaminants Instrument Society of America Research Triangle Park North Carolina U S A 124
40. to show selectable options and select a desired option by using the up and down arrow keys or type desired values from the keyboard Some items are displayed on the menu only if the server supports the corresponding features Notes e Enabled means that the function is configured e Disabled means that the function is not configured The Security menu contains the following main items e Administrator Password View the status of an administrator password e Power On Password View the status of a user password e Set Administrator Password Set an administrator password to protect against unauthorized access to your server See Using passwords on page 41 e Set Power On Password Set a user password to protect against unauthorized access to your server See Using passwords on page 41 The Security menu contains the following submenus e TCG Feature Setup Configure the TPM function See Configuring the TPM function on page 42 e System Event Log View and clear the system event log Chapter 5 Configuring the server 39 e Secure Boot View and set secure boot configuration parameters Startup menu The Startup menu in the Setup Utility program provides an interface to help you view or change the server startup options including the startup sequence and boot priority for various devices After the server restarts changes in the startup options take effect The startup sequence specifies the order in which the ser
41. your server to provide advanced hardware RAID functions For more information see RAID card on page 21 and Configuring RAID on page 47 Installing the RAID card Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Attention Ensure that you back up your data before installing the RAID card because you might need to reconfigure RAID and reinstall the operating system after installing the RAID card Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e The RAID card is sensitive to ESD Ensure that you read and understand Handling static sensitive devices on page 54 first and carefully perform the operation e Depending on the specific type your RAID card might look different from the illustrations in this topic e Use any documentation that comes with the RAID card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic 62 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual To install the RAID card do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the
42. 111 Locations This topic provides information to help you locate your server components Machine type model and serial number label This topic helps you locate the label that contains the machine type model and serial number information for your server When you contact Lenovo for help the machine type model and serial number information helps support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service Chapter 3 Product overview 11 The machine type model and serial number label is attached on the right rack handle of your server as shown Note Depending on the model type your server might look slightly different from this illustration XXXXXXX N S XXX XXXX NW LNN n 009 oooooo E fal ial ial ial ial ja Thinker O esa oI jmi jm Im Im m 200000 0 Figure 2 Machine type model and serial number label Front view of the server The following illustration shows the front view of the server sa Se Thinkserver QO ova oO Figure 3 Front view of the server ke fa E v 5 7 je 2 re s T gt amp 2 _ Ko 8 2 2 02 Front panel E Rack handle left EJ Rack handle right EJ Front panel For detailed information about the controls connectors and status LEDs on the front pa
43. 17 EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program 52 passwords 41 Setup Utility program 37 ThinkServer EasyStartup program 44 V video subsystem features 9 viewing information Setup Utility program 37 W Web site compatible options 59 132 _ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual lenovo
44. 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 55 3 Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the server cover Slide the server cover to the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis Then lift the server cover off the chassis and set it aside Note The thumbscrew is an integrated part of the server cover Do not try to remove the thumbscrew from the server cover Figure 25 Removing the server cover Attention For proper cooling and airflow install the server cover before turning on the server Operating the server for more than 30 minutes with the server cover removed might damage server components To reinstall the server cover see Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables on page 106 Installing removing or replacing hardware This topic provides instructions on how to install remove or replace hardware for your server You can expand the capabilities of your server by adding new hardware devices such as memory modules PCI Express cards or other server options and maintain your server by replacing the failing hardware devices If you are handling a server option refer to the appropriate installation and or removal instructions in this topic along with the instructions that come with the option Notes e Use only parts provided by Lenovo e De
45. 5 block level striping with distributed parity RAID 5 uses disk striping and parity data across all drives distributed parity to provide high data throughput especially for small random access RAID 5 distributes parity along with the data and requires all drives but one to be present to operate drive failure requires replacement but the array is not destroyed by a single drive failure Upon drive failure any subsequent read operations can be calculated from the distributed parity so that the drive failure is masked from the end user The array will have data loss in the event of a second drive failure and is vulnerable until the data that was on the failing drive is rebuilt onto a replacement drive A single drive failure in the set will result in reduced performance of the entire set until the failing drive has been replaced and rebuilt RAID 5 requires a minimum number of three hard disk drives e RAID 10 a combination of RAID 0 and RAID 1 RAID 10 consists of striped data across mirrored spans A RAID 10 drive group is a spanned drive group that creates a striped set from a series of mirrored drives RAID 10 allows a maximum of eight spans You must use an even number of drives in each RAID virtual drive in the span The RAID 1 virtual drives must have the same stripe size RAID 10 provides high data throughput and complete data redundancy but uses a larger number of spans RAID 10 requires a minimum number of four hard disk drives For
46. 8 and 70F9 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than specified or recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A di
47. Attach power cords to outlet Remove all cables from devices Turn devices ON Statement 2 icon Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced When replacing the lithium coin cell battery use only the same or an equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used handled or disposed of Do not e Throw or immerse into water e Heat to more than 100 C 212 F e Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Copyright Lenovo 2014 Statement 3 A CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following e Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the device e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure nance Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view directly with optical instruments and avoid direct exposure to the beam Statement 4 A gt 18 kg 39 7 Ib gt 32 kg 70 5 Ib gt 55 kg 121 2 Ib lt 32 kg 70 5 Ib lt 55 kg 121 2 Ib lt 100 kg 220 5 Ib
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49. Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e Ensure that you follow the memory module installation rules when performing the operation See Memory module installation rules on page 59 e Use any documentation that comes with the memory module and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To install a memory module do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the memory slots on the system board and read the memory module installation rules See Memory module installation rules on page 59 5 Open the retaining clips of the appropriate memory slot Figure 30 Opening the retaining clips of the memory slot 60 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 6 Touch the static protective package that conta
50. ID LED cable from the bottom of the riser card assembly to avoid interference with reinstalling the server cover 12 Reinstall the riser card assembly See Replacing the riser card assembly on page 75 13 If you are instructed to return the old Ethernet card follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Replacing the Ethernet card ID LED cable To replace the Ethernet card ID LED cable do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the Ethernet card in your server See Server components on page 17 5 Disconnect the Ethernet card ID LED cable from the Ethernet card You might need to remove the riser card assembly for easier access to the Ethernet card cable connector See Replacing the riser card assembly on page 75 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 79 6 L
51. ID button with ID LED When you press the ID button on the front panel the ID LEDs on both the front and rear of the server are lit to help you locate the server among other servers The ID LED is not in use or the server is not identified E Hard disk drive status LED The hard disk drive status LED helps you to determine the activity of the hard disk drive The hard disk drive is not in use Ar Green The hard disk drive is active and data is being transferred Chapter 3 Product overview 13 EA NIC status LED The NIC status LED indicates the LAN status for the Ethernet connector 1 and Ethernet connector 2 on the rear panel of the server Blinking The LAN is connected and active Ei System error LED The system error LED helps you to determine if there are any system errors The booting process stops because of a POST error None The server is off or the server is on and working correctly D Front USB 2 0 connector 1 Front USB 2 0 connector 2 Used to attach a USB compatible device such as a USB keyboard mouse scanner or printer If you have more than eight USB devices you can purchase a USB hub which you can use to connect additional USB devices Rear view of the server The following illustration shows the rear view of the server HOE a Ei ae Eis 10 EI E Figure 5 Rear view of the server Power cord connector H Seria
52. Key do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 67 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter which is installed on the riser card assembly 5 Remove the TR 500 Key from the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter If necessary you can remove the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter first remove the TR 500 Key from it and then reinstall the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter See Installing or removing the RAID card on page 62 Note Carefully handle the TR 500 Key by its edges Figure 38 Removing the TR 500 Key 6 If you are instructed to return the old TR 500 Key follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the removal procedure go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 As the hard
53. Manual Notes e Enabled means that the function is configured e Disabled means that the function is not configured The Advanced menu contains the following submenus For more information enter the corresponding submenu and refer to the instructions on the screen e CPU Setup View and set CPU configuration parameters e Intel Manageability View and set Intel vPRO features Power menu You can view or change various server power management settings on the Power menu in the Setup Utility program The Power menu contains various configuration submenus and items For each submenu and item press Enter to show selectable options and select a desired option by using the up and down arrow keys or type desired values from the keyboard Some items are displayed on the menu only if the server supports the corresponding features The Power menu contains the following items e After Power Loss View and configure the system performance after ac power source is removed and restored e Enhanced Power Saving Mode Enable or disable Enhanced Power Saving Mode The Power menu contains the following submenus e Intelligent Cooling Engine ICE Enable the system to enter the lower acoustic level or better thermal level e Automatic Power On Enable or disable the Automatic Power On function Security menu You can set passwords and configure the TPM function on the Security menu in the Setup Utility program For each menu item press Enter
54. RAID configuration the hard disk drives must be the same type with the same capacity if they are within a single RAID array For more information see Using the Setup Utility program on page 37 e For hard disk drives with different capacities install the hard disk drive by following the order of the hard disk drive bays as well as the order from the lowest capacity to the highest capacity Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes 84 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual To 4 N w Oo Depending on the model your server might come with 3 5 inch hard disk drives 2 5 inch hard disk drives or 2 5 inch solid state drives Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic Use any documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic replace a 2 5 inch hard disk drive do the following Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface Remove the server cover See Removing the
55. Replace the affected signal cable Memory module problems Follow the suggested actions for the corresponding symptom in the order in which they are listed until the problem is solved If none of these actions solve the problem see Troubleshooting procedure on page 111 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic If the problem still cannot be solved seek technical assistance See Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 117 Notes e f you are instructed to remove install or replace any CRUs refer to the related procedure in Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware on page 53 e Ifan action step is preceded by Trained service technician only this action step is reserved for a trained service technician and must be performed only by a trained service technician BEE BEE EEE gt EEE The amount of system memory that is displayed is less 1 Ensure that than the total capacity of the installed physical memory modules and you suspect a memory module problem ALmemoN modales arete correct type supported by the server See Memory module installation rules on page 59 e You followed the memory module installation rules See Memory module installation rules on page 59 e All memory modules are seated correctly and securely e The system firmware is up to date 2 Reinstall the memory modules 3 Replace the suspect me
56. ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Important WEEE information The WEEE marking on Lenovo products applies to countries with WEEE and e waste regulations for example European Directive 2002 96 EC India E Waste Management amp Handling Rules 2011 Appliances are labeled in accordance with local regulations concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE These regulations determine the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable within each geography This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away but rather put in the established collection systems for reclaiming these end of life products Users of electrical and electronic equipment EEE with the WEEE marking must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to them for the return recycle and recovery of WEEE and to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances For additional WEEE information go to http www lenovo com recycling Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS This topic provides statements about the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS Turkish RoHS The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electric
57. Yi Yi Yi es es es No No es es No es No es No es No No ne Yt 20 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual foo ak Self service Optional service FRU description CRU ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery available on some models Yes ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID available on some Yes models RAID card Some server models come with a RAID card installed in the longer slot of the riser card assembly to provide advanced SATA SAS hardware RAID functions You also can purchase a supported RAID card from Lenovo and install it into the server See Installing or removing the RAID card on page 62 Note The option kit for a RAID card is designed for different types of servers and might contain additional cables that are not required for your server Your server supports the following RAID cards e ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter also Known as ThinkServer 9240 8i RAID 0 1 Adapter e ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter also Known as ThinkServer 9260 81 SAS RAID Adapter ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter also known as ThinkServer 9240 8i RAID 0 1 Adapter The following illustration shows the connectors on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter Figure 11 ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter Port 0 Used to connect a mini SAS signal cable H Port 1 Used to connect a mini SAS signal cable EJ TR 500 key connector Used to connect a ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID See Installi
58. afety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Laboratories UL certification 80 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other body parts away CAUTION Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Note Use any documentation that comes with the new power supply assembly and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To replace the power supply assembly do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface
59. al and Electronic Equipment EEE Terkiye EEE Yunetmelipine Uygunluk Beyana Bu Lenovo brbnb T C 3evre ve Orman Bakanlapa nan Elektrik ve Elektronik Eroyalarda Baza Zararla Maddelerin Kullansmansn Sanarlandarsimasana Dair Yunetmelik EEE direktiflerine uygundur EEE Yunetmelipine Uygundur European Union RoHS Lenovo products sold in the European Union on or after 3 January 2013 meet the requirements of Directive 2011 65 EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS recast or RoHS 2 For more information about Lenovo progress on RoHS go to http www lenovo com social_responsibility us en ROHS_Communication pdf German Ordinance for Work gloss statement The product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units Appendix A Notices 125 Das Produkt ist nicht f r den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitspl tzen im Sinne 2 der Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet Export classification notice This product is subject to the United States Export Administration Regulations EAR and has an Export Classification Control Number ECCN of 4A994 b It can be re exported except to any of the embargoed countries in the EAR E1 country list Electronic emission notices The following information refers to the Lenovo ThinkServer machine types 70F2 70F3 70F
60. an view or change various devices settings on the Devices menu in the Setup Utility program On each submenu press Enter to view the information or show selectable options and select a desired option by using the up and down arrow keys Some items are displayed on the menu only if the server supports the corresponding features Notes e Enabled means that the function is configured e Disabled means that the function is not configured The Devices menu contains the following submenus For more information enter the corresponding submenu and refer to the instructions on the screen e Serial Port Setup View and set serial connector configuration parameters e USB Setup View and set USB configuration parameters e ATA Drive Setup View and set SATA hard disk drive configuration parameters e Video Setup View and set the primary video adapter type e Network Setup Enable or disable the onboard Ethernet controller and other network functions Advanced menu You can view or change various server component settings on the Advanced menu in the Setup Utility program The Advanced menu contains various configuration submenus and items On each submenu press Enter to show selectable options and select a desired option by using the up and down arrow keys or type desired values from the keyboard Some items are displayed on the menu only if the server supports the corresponding features 38 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance
61. and static protective surface after you remove it 5 Touch the static protective package that contains the TR 700 Battery to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the TR 700 Battery out of the package Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 69 6 Position the TR 700 Battery above the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter so that the board to board connector on the bottom of the TR 700 Battery is aligned with the connector Ej on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter and the three mounting studs on the bottom of the TR 700 Battery are aligned with the corresponding holes in the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter Carefully press the TR 700 Battery onto the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter until the two connectors Ef and are firmly joined Then install the three screws that come with the TR 700 Battery option kit to secure the TR 700 Battery in place Notes e Center the screwdriver when you install the screws and do not over tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to any parts e Do not touch the board on the bottom of the TR 700 Battery QS G a ER k Q ES Make ek us LR Ao EEC ESES KE Me Figure 39 Installing the TR 700 Battery 7 Install the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter with the TR 700 Battery on the riser card assembly See Installing or removing the RAID card on page 62 8 Reinstall the
62. apter 8 Getting information help and service on page 117 for additional troubleshooting resources Troubleshooting procedure Use the following information as a general procedure for diagnosing and troubleshooting problems you experience with your server 1 Verify that the power cords and the cables for all attached devices are connected correctly and securely 2 Verify that the server and all attached devices that require ac power are connected to properly grounded functioning electrical outlets 3 Verify that all installed hardware and attached devices are enabled in the BIOS settings of your server For more information about accessing and changing the BIOS settings see Using the Setup Utility program on page 37 4 If the server is not working after you have added new software installed a new optional device or replaced a piece of hardware remove or reinstall the software device or hardware to see if the problem could be solved 5 Turn on the server and press Esc as soon as you see the logo screen to view any diagnostic messages 6 Download and use a diagnostic program to diagnose problems See Using a diagnostic program on page 111 7 Refer to Basic troubleshooting tables on page 112 and follow the instructions for the type of problem you are experiencing If the basic troubleshooting information does not help you resolve a problem continue with the next step 8 Try using a previous server
63. ard slot There are two PCI Express card slots on the riser card assembly The Ethernet card is installed in the slot ff on the riser card assembly The slot Eis used to install a half length full height PCI Express card such as a RAID card or a ThinkServer Host Bus Adapter HBA Figure 7 Locating the slots on the riser card assembly Ei Security lock slot Used to attach a cable lock to secure your server to a desk table or other non permanent fixture EZ ID LED When you press the ID button on the front of the server the ID LEDs on both the front and rear of the server are lit to help you locate the server among other servers Off The ID LED is not in use or the server is not identified DisplayPort connector Used to attach a high performance monitor a direct drive monitor or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector EA VGA DB 15 connector Used to attach a VGA compatible video device such as a VGA monitor Note To connect a VGA cable to this connector the physical thickness of the whole connector on the end of the VGA cable must be less than 17 mm 0 67 inch EE Power cord retainer Used to secure the power cord 16 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Server lock You can use a Kensington style cable lock to secure your server to a desk table or other non permanent fixture The cable lock attaches to the security lock slot at the rear of your server and is operated with a key
64. ardware Maintenance Manual Memory modules Front panel board System board Components of server models with four 2 5 inch hard disk drive bays Figure 10 Components of server models with four 2 5 inch hard disk drive bays Server cover H Riser card assembly Ef Ethernet card E Fan duct Chapter 3 Product overview 19 CRU identification CRUs are parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer If a CRU is determined to be defective during the warranty period a replacement CRU will be provided to the customer Customers are responsible for installing the self service CRUs for this product Customers also can install optional service CRUs which might require some technical skills or tools or request that a technician install the optional service CRU under the terms of the applicable warranty service type for your country or region Non CRUs must be replaced only by trained service technicians The following table lists the major FRUs in your server and the CRU identification information For a complete listing of FRU information such as FRU part numbers and supported server models go to http www lenovo com serviceparts lookup Notes e Before servicing a Lenovo product ensure that you read and understand Safety information on page iii e Use only parts provided by Lenovo FRU description Slim optical drive available on some models System board Self service CRU Ye Ye Ye Yi Yi
65. are go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 e After a system board is replaced do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program by pressing the F1 key and then check the BIOS and BMC version 2 Go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to download the latest version of firmware Then install the firmware to your server 3 Update the machine type model number and serial number of the system board Either you will be prompted to do this while upgrading the BIOS or you can locate the files for updating the VPD Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 105 within the DOS BIOS package For some servers the VPD utility is available for download at http www lenovo com drivers Note If you want to use the Firmware Updater program ensure that it is the latest version To get the latest version of the Firmware Updater program go to http www lenovo com drivers locate different versions of the program and then identify the latest version by comparing readme files If the latest version of the Firmware Updater program does not contain the latest version of the driver you need download that driver separately from the Web page and install it individually to your server Completing the parts replacement This topic provides instructions to help you complete the parts replacement and turn on your server To c
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67. asyStartup program image and burn it into a disc do the following 1 Go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the ThinkServer EasyStartup program 2 Download the ISO image for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program and the readme file The readme file contains important information about the ThinkServer EasyStartup program 3 Print the readme file and read it carefully 4 Use an optical drive and any DVD burning software to create a bootable disc with the ISO image Features of the ThinkServer EasyStartup program This topic lists the features of the ThinkServer EasyStartup program The ThinkServer EasyStartup program has the following features e Contained in a self starting bootable DVD e Easy to use language selectable interface e Integrated help system and user guide e Automatic hardware detection e RAID configuration utility 44 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Device drivers provided based on the server model and detected devices Ability to download device drivers from the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD according to the operating system or add on device Selectable partition size and file system type Support for multiple operating systems Ability to install the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time Ability to create a reusable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make future in
68. ator to provide protection or help e Basic system management features Ability to store the power on self test POST hardware test results BIOS Setup Utility program The BIOS Setup Utility program helps you view the server information and configure the server in the pre operating system environment See Using the Setup Utility program on page 37 Preboot Execution Environment PXE The Intel PXE technology enables you to start your computers load an operating system or deploy executable images from a remote server by using a network interface The operation can be done independently of local data storage devices such as hard disk drives or operating systems Chapter 3 Product overview 9 RAID Your server supports onboard SATA software RAID If arequired RAID card is installed your server also supports advanced SATA SAS hardware RAID configurations For detailed information see Configuring RAID on page 47 Note The onboard RAID is a software RAID instead of a hardware RAID Software programs For more information about the software programs see Software on page 11 Wake on LAN Wake on LAN is an Ethernet computer networking standard that allows a computer to be turned on or woken up by a network message The message is usually sent by a program running on another computer on the same local area network Specifications This topic lists the physical specifications for your server Dimensio
69. ble ties in the chassis See Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables on page 106 Chapter 3 Product overview 31 System board components The following illustration shows the component locations on the system board saya a _ a aS Figure 24 System board components SEITE SEITE EZ System fan 3 connector 4 pin power connectors 2 FER SATA connector 1 SATA connector 2 System fan 2 connector Front panel connector Hard disk drive LED connector HJ Internal USB 2 0 connector Eg Clear CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide E Manageability Engine ME disable jumper Semiconductor Recovery jumper E Trusted Cryptography Module TCM connector EZ Riser card assembly slot E System fan 1 connector HJ Coin cell battery E 4 pin power connector Used to connect the auxiliary power connector of the power supply 32 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual BBE Memory slots There are four memory slots on the system board For detailed information see Memory module installation rules on page 59 EZ Thermal sensor connector Used to connect the thermal sensor cabl
70. ble ties in the chassis See Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables on page 106 Connecting the 2 5 inch hard disk drives and slim optical drive without a RAID card To connect the 2 5 inch hard disk drives and slim optical drive without a RAID card Chapter 3 Product overview 25 1 Do the following to connect the hard disk drives a EIER Connect the SATA combo connectors 0 and 1 of the combo SAS cable to the hard disk drives 0 and 1 respectively b EE Connect the power connector 1 of the combo SAS cable to the 4 pin power connector which is near the memory modules on the system board c EE Connect the SATA combo connectors 2 and 3 of the combo SAS cable to the hard disk drives 2 and 3 respectively d Connect the power connector 2 of the combo SAS cable to the other available 4 pin power connector on the system board For more information see System board components on page 32 Figure 16 Connecting the 2 5 inch hard disk drives 2 Connect the SATA connectors 0 to 3 of the combo SAS cable to the corresponding SATA connectors 0 to 3 respectively on the system board See System board components on page 32 SATA1 SATAO SATA3 SATA2 SATA a N S Figure 17 Connecting the 2 5 inch hard disk drive SATA cables 26 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 3 If you have a slim optical drive install the slim slim optical drive bracket and then instal
71. cement on page 106 Replacing the coin cell battery Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Your server has a special type of memory that maintains the date time and configuration information for built in features The coin cell battery keeps the information active when you turn off the server The coin cell battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life however no battery lasts Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 99 forever If the coin cell battery fails the date time and configuration information including passwords are lost and an error message is displayed when you turn on the server y Dancer Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced When replacing the lithium coin cell battery use only the same or an equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used handled or disposed of Do not e Throw or immerse into water e Heat to more than 100 C 212 F e Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations The following statement applies to users in the state of California U S A California Perchlorate Information Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate Perchlorate Mat
72. ch side of the RAID card a small and equal amount until it is removed from the slot Figure 36 Removing the RAID card Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 65 5 Disconnect any cables from the RAID card 6 If you want to install anew RAID card see Installing the RAID card on page 62 7 If you are instructed to return the old RAID card follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the removal procedure go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Then configure RAID for your server See Configuring RAID on page 47 Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID hereinafter referred to as the TR 500 Key The TR 500 Key expands the capability of the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter by activating RAID 5 for advanced SATA SAS hardware RAID You can purchase a TR 500 Key from Lenovo Installing the TR 500 Key Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Attention Back up your data before you begin if you want to reconfigure RAID and reinstall the operating system a
73. che Vertr glichkeit von Ger ten bzw der EMV EG Richtlinie 2004 108 EC fr her 89 336 EWG f r Ger te der Klasse A Dieses Ger t ist berechtigt in bereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG Konformit tszeichen CE zu f hren Verantwortlich f r die Konformit tserkl rung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo Deutschland GmbH Gropiusplatz 10 D 70563 Stuttgart Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs 1 4 Das Ger t erf llt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A Nach der EN 55022 Dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkst rungen verursachen in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden angemessene Ma nahmen durchzuf hren und daf r aufzukommen Nach dem EMVG Ger te d rfen an Orten f r die sie nicht ausreichend entst rt sind nur mit besonderer Genehmigung des Bundesministers f r Post und Telekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes f r Post und Telekommunikation betrieben werden Die Genehmigung wird erteilt wenn keine elektromagnetischen St rungen zu erwarten sind Auszug aus dem EMVG Paragraph 3 Abs 4 Dieses Genehmigungsverfahren ist nach Paragraph 9 EMVG in Verbindung mit der entsprechenden Kostenverordnung Amtsblatt 14 93 kostenpflichtig Appendix A Notices 127 Anmerkung Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Ger te wie in den Handb chern angegeben zu installieren und zu betreiben Euras
74. cket out of the chassis Figure 55 Removing the slim optical drive bracket Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 83 7 To reinstall the slim optical drive bracket align the four slots in the bracket with the mounting studs on the chassis Position the bracket in the chassis and then slide the bracket to the front of the server until the release pin fl is snapped into position DIIT Figure 56 Reinstalling the slim optical drive bracket What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Replacing a 2 5 inch hard disk drive Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 This topic provides instructions on how to replace a 2 5 inch hard disk drive If you are replacing a 2 5 inch solid state drive the procedure is the same Note This procedure must be performed only by trained service personnel of Lenovo For a list of ThinkServer hard disk drive options go to http www lenovo com thinkserver Before you begin review the following hard disk drive installation rules e Follow the order of the hard disk drive bays when installing a hard disk drive See Server components on page 17 to locate the hard disk drive bays in your server e For
75. d reconfigure the BIOS settings for your specific needs To update flash the BIOS do the following 1 Go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the BIOS update package 2 Download the BIOS update package and the TXT file that contains installation instructions 3 Print the TXT file and follow the instructions to update flash the BIOS 4 Check and reconfigure the BIOS settings for your specific needs based on your note or refer to Using the Setup Utility program on page 37 after the BIOS update process is completed Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program This topic guides you to use the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to set up and configure your server The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported Windows and Linux operating systems VMware hypervisors and device drivers on your server The program works with your operating system installation disc to automate the process of installing the operating system and associated device drivers This program is provided with your server on a self starting bootable ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD The user guide for the program is also on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program interface If you do not have a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD you also can download an ISO image from the Lenovo Support Web site and make a disc by yourself To download the ThinkServer E
76. d to reconfigure RAID and reinstall the operating system after removing the RAID card Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e If you remove the RAID card you will lose the advanced hardware RAID functions e The RAID card is sensitive to ESD Ensure that you read and understand Handling static sensitive devices on page 54 first and carefully perform the operation e Depending on the specific type your RAID card might look different from the illustrations in this topic e Use any documentation that comes with the RAID card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To remove the RAID card do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Remove the screw that secures the RAID card to the riser card assembly Then grasp the RAID card by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCI Express card slot Note The RAID card might fit tightly into the PCI Express card slot If necessary alternate moving ea
77. detailed information about RAID refer to Introduction to RAID in the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server RAID for your server This topic provides information about the RAID supported by your server Note Before configuring RAID for your server ensure that you use hard disk drives that are of the same type SATA or SAS and have the same capacity within a single RAID array Your server supports the following two types of RAID configurations e Onboard SATA software RAID configuration using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise program The onboard SATA software RAID controller is integrated on the Intel C226 chip on the system board If your server has SATA hard disk drives that are connected to the system board you can use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise program to configure RAID By default your server supports onboard SATA software RAID levels 0 1 5 and 10 The onboard RAID is a software RAID instead of a hardware RAID For detailed information see Configuring the system BIOS to enable onboard SATA RAID functionality on page 49 48 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual e Advanced SATA SAS hardware RAID configuration using the WebBIOS Configuration Utility program and RAID management using the MegaRAID Storage Manager program and the MegaCLI Configuration Utility program requires a RAID card Some server models come with
78. disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the memory slots on the system board and read the memory module installation rules See Memory module installation rules on page 59 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 61 5 Locate the memory module that you want to remove and open the retaining clips on both ends of the memory slot Then grasp the memory module by its edges and carefully pull it straight up to remove it from the memory slot Figure 32 Removing a memory module 6 If you are instructed to return the old memory module follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the removal procedure go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Installing or removing the RAID card This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the RAID card If you are installing or removing any other types of supported PCI Express cards such as HBA cards the procedure is similar You can install a supported RAID card into
79. e ID LED power connector Used to provide power to the ID LED on the front panel Ei System error LED cable connector Used to connect the System error LED cable O Fad ES System fan connectors There are three system fans installed in your server Each system fan connector is used to connect a corresponding system fan 4 pin power connectors 2 Used to provide power to your hard disk drives 14 pin power connector Used to connect the power connector of the power supply to provide main power to your server EEN EG EZ SATA connectors 0 3 Used to connect SATA signal cables for the hard disk drives SATA connector 4 Used to connect the signal cable of the slim optical drive if your server has a slim optical drive installed Front panel connector Used to connect the front panel cable Hard disk drive LED connector Used to connect the hard disk drive LED cable EJ Internal USB 2 0 connector Used to connect the two USB connectors on the front panel Clear CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Recovery jumper Used to clear CMOS and turn the BIOS settings into the factory default settings Chapter 3 Product overview 33 Ea ME disable jumper Used to enable or disable the ME EE Trusted Cryptography Module TCM connector Used to install the TCM EJ Riser card assembly slot Used to install the riser card assembly HJ Coin cell battery Your server has a special type of memory that maintains the date time and c
80. e ESD protective devices you use have been certified ISO 9000 as fully effective When you handle server parts and components take these precautions to avoid static electricity damage e Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you e Always carefully handle the parts and other components Such as PCI Express cards memory modules system boards and microprocessors by edges or frame Do not touch solder joints pins or exposed circuitry e Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device e Before you replace a new part touch the static protective package containing the new part to an unpainted metal part of the server for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity from the package and your body e Remove the new part from the static protective package and directly install it in the server without placing it on any other surface If it is hard for you to do this in your specific situation place the static protective package of the new part on a smooth level surface and then place the new part on the static protective package e Do not place the part on the server cover or other metal surface e Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity e Use a grounded work mat to provide a static free work surface The mat is especially useful when handling ESD sensitive devices
81. e Prevent the part from touching your clothing Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap e The use of a grounding system is recommended For example it is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap if one is available Ensure that you work in an ESD safe area Select a grounding system such as those listed below to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement Note The use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground ground braid or green wire ground When working on a double insulated or battery operated system use an ESD common ground or reference point You can use coax or connector outside shells on these systems Use the ground prong of the ac plug on ac operated servers 54 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability strictly follow these guidelines e Each of the drive bays has a drive or a dummy tray installed or there is an electromagnetic interface EMI protective panel or EMI shield installed to protect the drive cage e Leave adequate space around the server to ensure that the server cooling system works well Leave approximately 50 mm 2 inches of open space around the front and rear of the server Do not place objects in front of the fans
82. e personnel in a restricted access location as defined by your local electrical code and the latest edition of IEC 60950 e Connect the equipment to a reliably earthed safety extra low voltage SELV source An SELV source is a secondary circuit that is designed so that normal and single fault conditions do not cause the voltages to exceed a safe level 60 V direct current e The branch circuit overcurrent protection must be rated in accordance with local electrical code requirements e Use 1 3 mm or 16 American Wire Gauge AWG copper conductor only not exceeding 3 meters in length e Torque the wiring terminal screws to 1 4 newton meters or 12 inch pounds e Provide a readily available approved and rated disconnect device in the field wiring Statement 17 A CAUTION This product contains a Class 1M laser Do not view directly with optical instruments Statement 18 A CAUTION Do not place any object on top of rack mounted products Statement 19 A CAUTION Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other body parts away Copyright Lenovo 2014 ix Statement 20 A CAUTION A lithium ion battery is provided To avoid possible explosion do not burn the battery Replace the battery only with the Lenovo approved part Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations Statement 21 A Attention Choose only D40 or above air break switch to avoid unexpected power outage Products tha
83. e surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the front panel board See Server components on page 17 90 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual If necessary remove the hard disk drives See Replacing a 2 5 inch hard disk drive on page 84 and Replacing a 3 5 inch hard disk drive on page 87 Remove the two screws that secure the front panel board and then carefully remove the front panel board from the chassis Figure 65 Removing the front panel board Record the cable routing and cable connections Then disconnect all the cables from the front panel board Touch the static protective package that contains the new front panel board to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new front panel board out of the package Note Carefully handle the front panel board by its edges Connect all the cables to the new front panel board Carefully position the new front panel board so that the two screw holes in the front panel board are aligned with the corresponding holes in the chassis Then install the screws to secure the front panel board in place Figure 66 Installing the front panel board Reinstall the hard disk drives in the server if you have removed them See Replacing a 2 5 inch hard disk drive on page 84 and Replacing a 3 5 inch hard disk drive on page 87 If you are
84. e the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Removing the slim optical drive Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following e Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the device e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure A Dancer Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view directly with optical instruments and avoid direct exposure to the beam Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic 74 _ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual e Use any documentation that comes with the new optical drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To remove the slim optical drive
85. e the rack handle and then remove the rack handle from the chassis Figure 26 Removing the rack handles 4 To reinstall each rack handle ensure that the screw holes in the rack handle are aligned with the corresponding holes in the chassis Then install the two screws to secure the rack handle 5 Go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Removing and reinstalling the fan duct Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 To access some server components on the system board you must remove the fan duct To ensure proper cooling and airflow you must reinstall the fan duct before turning on the server Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference To remove and reinstall the fan duct do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 57 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the fan duct in t
86. e version of your system BIOS some menu or item information might differ slightly from the information in this topic Copyright Lenovo 2014 37 Notes e The default settings already are optimized for you Use the default value for any item you are not familiar with Do not change the value of unfamiliar items to avoid unexpected problems If you consider changing the server configuration proceed with extreme caution Setting the configuration incorrectly might cause unexpected results If you cannot turn on the server because of incorrect BIOS settings use the Clear CMOS jumper to restore the BIOS settings to the factory default settings See System board components on page 32 e If you have changed any hardware in the server you might need to reflash the BIOS The following menus are listed on the BIOS Setup Utility screen e Main See Main menu on page 38 e Devices See Devices menu on page 38 e Advanced See Advanced menu on page 38 e Power See Power menu on page 39 e Security See Security menu on page 39 e Startup See Startup menu on page 40 e Exit Exit menu on page 40 Main menu After entering the Setup Utility program you can see the Main menu which lists basic information about the BIOS total memory size and system date and time To set the system date and time on the Main menu see Setting the system date and time on page 41 Devices menu You c
87. entation DVD that comes with the product Reading and understanding the safety instructions reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product e When you install your new server take the opportunity to download and apply the most recent firmware updates This step will help to ensure that any known issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels of performance To download firmware updates for your server go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page See Updating the firmware on page 52 for more information e Before you install optional hardware devices ensure that the server is working correctly If the server is not working correctly see Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics on page 111 to do basic troubleshooting If the problem cannot be solved see Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 117 e Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working Put removed covers and other parts in a safe place e f you must turn on the server while the server cover is removed ensure that no one is near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the server e Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you If you have to lift a heavy object observe the following precautions Ensure that you can stand safely without slipping Distribute the weight of the object equally bet
88. eplacement on page 106 After you replace the coin cell battery you must reset passwords reset system date and time and reconfigure the server See Chapter 5 Configuring the server on page 37 Replacing the system board Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Note This procedure must be performed only by trained service personnel of Lenovo CAUTION Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other body parts away CAUTION AA The heat sinks and microprocessors might be very hot Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Note Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic To replace the system board do the following Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 101 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server N If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface Remove the
89. er cover The following illustration shows an example of the cable routing in the chassis with two 3 5 inch hard disk drives and a RAID card Figure 81 An example of cable routing server models with two 3 5 inch hard disk drives and a RAID card 3 If you have removed the fan duct reinstall it See Removing and reinstalling the fan duct on page 57 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 107 4 Place the server cover above the chassis and then lower the server cover onto the chassis Ensure that both sides of the server cover engage the guides on both sides of the chassis Slide the server cover to the front of the chassis until the server cover snaps into position Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the server cover Figure 82 Installing the server cover 5 If you have a rail kit install the server into a rack cabinet 6 Reconnect external cables and power cords to the server See Rear view of the server on page 14 to identify the connectors on the rear panel of the server Attention To avoid component damage connect the power cords last Note In most areas of the world Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives Updating the server co
90. erial special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference To replace the coin cell battery do the following Note After you replace the coin cell battery you must reset passwords reset system date and time and reconfigure the server 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the coin cell battery See System board components on page 32 5 Remove the old coin cell battery Figure 74 Removing the coin cell battery 100 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 6 Install anew coin cell battery Figure 75 Installing the coin cell battery 7 Dispose of the old coin cell battery as required by local ordinances or regulations What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts r
91. es containing perchlorate The following statement applies to users in the state of California U S A California Perchlorate Information Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Particulate contamination Attention Airborne particulates including metal flakes or particles and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server that is described in this document Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels or concentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the server to malfunction or cease functioning altogether This specification sets forth limits for particulates and gases that are intended to avoid such damage The limits must not be viewed or used as definitive limits because numerous other factors such as temperature or moisture content of the air can influence the impact of particulates or environmental corrosives and gaseous contaminant transfer In the absence of specific limits that are set forth in this document you must implement practices that maintain particulate and gas levels that are consistent with the protection of human health and safety If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to
92. evels are RAID 0 1 and 10 by default For the 50 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter to activate RAID 5 level you need to install a RAID 5 key on the RAID card See Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID on page 66 The installation packages for the MegaRAID Storage Manager program and the MegaCLI Configuration Utility program are on the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD After you enter the operating system insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD into the optical drive The installation packages for the programs are located in the Utilities and Others folder in the root directory of the DVD Note The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD is designed for different types of servers and the Utilities and Others folder might contain additional installation packages that are not required to be installed into your server For instructions on how to configure and manage the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server This document is also available on the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com UserManuals Configuring RAID using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring supported RAID and installing supported Windows and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server The user guide for the pro
93. f the server locations 12 G gaseous contamination 124 German gloss statement 125 getting help 117 getting information 117 getting service 117 guidelines 53 H hard disk drive installing 84 87 replacing 84 87 hardware installing 53 removing 53 replacing 53 heat sink replacing 94 help getting 117 129 information getting 117 Input Output I O features 9 installation rules DIMM 59 memory module 59 installing DIMM 60 hard disk drive 84 87 hardware 53 memory module 60 RAID card 62 server cover 106 slim optical drive 71 TR 500 Key 66 TR 700 Battery 69 installing and using MegaRAID Storage Manager program 51 interface Setup Utility program 37 internal drive features 8 L LED Ethernet status 15 front panel 13 NIC status 14 power status 13 system identification ID 13 16 system status 14 locations 11 machine type model and serial number label locations 11 Main menu Setup Utility program 38 MegaRAID Storage Manager program installing and using 51 memory features 8 memory module installation rules 59 installing 60 removing 61 memory module installation guidelines 59 microprocessor features 8 replacing 96 N NIC status LED 14 O optical drive removing 74 option completing the replacement 106 P particulate contamination 124 parts replacement completing 106 password considerations 41 setting changing deleting 42 Setup Utility program 41 Power men
94. formation for the European Union EU Notice This mark applies only to countries within the European Union EU Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006 66 EC concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators as applicable throughout the European Union This label is applied to various batteries to indicate that the battery is not to be thrown away but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive In accordance with the European Directive 2006 66 EC batteries and accumulators are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life The label on the battery may also include a chemical symbol for the metal concerned in the battery Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to customers for the return recycling and treatment of batteries and accumulators Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of batteries and accumulators on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances For proper collection and treatment go to http www lenovo com recycling Appendix A Notices 123 Requirement for batteri
95. fter installing the TR 500 Key Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Note Use any documentation that comes with the TR 500 Key and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To install the TR 500 Key do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter which is installed on the riser card assembly 5 Touch the static protective package that contains the TR 500 Key to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the TR 500 Key out of the package Note Carefully handle the TR 500 Key by its edges 66 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 6 Locate the TR 500 key connector on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and then carefully insert the TR 500 Key into the connector If necessary you can remove the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter first install the TR 500 Key on it and then reinstall the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter See Installing or remov
96. gital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement Notice to Customers This apparatus is approved under approval number NS G 1234 J 100003 for indirect connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom European Union Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non recommended modification of the product including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022 The limits for Class A equipment were derived for 126 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment Lenovo Einsteinova 21 851 01 Bratislava Slovakia CE Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequa
97. gram can be accessed directly from the program interface The ThinkServer EasyStartup program has the following features for RAID configuration e For use with all supported RAID controllers e Automatically detects hardware and lists all supported RAID configurations e Configures one or more disk arrays per controller depending on the number of drives attached to the controller and the RAID level selected e Supports hot spare drives e Creates a RAID response file that can be used to configure RAID controllers on similarly configured Lenovo servers See Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 44 and view the user guide from the main interface of the program Some RAID management software also is provided on the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to help you manage RAID arrays and RAID controllers in an operating system environment After you enter the operating system insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD into the optical drive The installation packages for the programs are located in the Utilities and Others folder in the root directory of the DVD The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD is designed for different types of servers and the Utilities and Others folder might contain additional installation packages that are not required to be installed into your server For more information see Installing and using the MegaRAID Storage Manager program on page 51 and Configuring the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID on page 50 I
98. h the Customer Support Center The following services are available during the warranty period Problem determination Trained service personnel are available to assist you with determining a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem Hardware repair If the problem is caused by hardware under warranty trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service Engineering Change management There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes ECs that apply to your hardware available The warranty does not cover the following Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non warranted Lenovo parts Identification of software problem sources Configuration of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes modifications or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of network operating systems NOS Installation and maintenance of application programs 118 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual For the warranty type and duration for your product refer to the Safety Warranty and Support Information on the documentation DVD that comes with your server You must retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service For warranty service consult the worldwide Lenovo Support telephone
99. hat is installed under the slim optical drive bracket remove the slim optical drive bracket first See Removing and reinstalling the slim optical drive bracket on page 82 5 Disconnect the SATA combo connector from the 3 5 inch hard disk drive that you want to replace 6 Lift the release pin lj of the 3 5 inch hard disk drive bracket Then slide the 3 5 inch hard disk drive with the bracket as shown to release the bracket from the server Lift the 3 5 inch drive together with the bracket out of the chassis Figure 61 Removing the 3 5 inch hard disk drive together with the bracket 88 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 7 Remove the four screws that secure the 3 5 inch hard disk drive to the bracket and then lift the drive up to remove it from the bracket Figure 62 Removing the 3 5 inch hard disk drive from the bracket 8 Position the new 3 5 inch hard disk drive into the bracket and then install the four screws to secure the new 3 5 inch hard disk drive Figure 63 Installing the 3 5 inch hard disk drive to the bracket Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 89 9 Position the 3 5 inch hard disk drive together with the bracket into the server and then slide the drive as shown until the release pin fl snaps into place Figure 64 Installing the 3 5 inch hard disk drive 10 Connect the SATA combo connector to the 3 5 inch hard disk drive See Connecting the cables
100. he server Disconnect the 4 pin power cable fl from the system board and then release the power cable from the tabs that attach the power cable to the fan duct Lift the fan duct out of the server Figure 27 Removing the fan duct 5 To reinstall the fan duct note the orientation of the fan duct and then place it above the heat sink Then lower the fan duct into the chassis until it is secured into place N Figure 28 Installing the fan duct 6 Route the 4 pin power cable under the tabs on the fan duct and then connect the 4 pin power cable to the system board See System board components on page 32 7 Go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 58 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Installing or removing a memory module This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove a memory module Note The memory modules are sensitive to ESD Ensure that you read and understand Handling static sensitive devices on page 54 first and carefully perform the operation Memory module installation rules Your server has four memory slots to provide the following features e Each slot supports 2 GB 4 GB and 8 GB double data rate 3 DDR3 unbuffered dual inline memory modules UDIMMs with Error Checking and Correcting ECC technology e The minimum system memory is 2 GB only one 2 GB memory module installed in the DIMM2 slot e The maximum system memory is 32 GB
101. he two screws that secure the metal bezel to the chassis Then remove the metal bezel from the front of the server Store the metal bezel in case you later remove the slim optical drive and need the metal bezel to cover the place Figure 41 Removing the optical drive bay metal bezel 72 _ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 5 Loosen the thumbscrew fl that secures the slim optical drive retainer and then remove the retainer from the chassis Note The thumbscrew is an integrated part of the slim optical drive retainer Do not try to remove the thumbscrew from the retainer Figure 42 Removing the slim optical drive retainer 6 Touch the static protective package that contains the slim optical drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the slim optical drive out of the package 7 Slide the slim optical drive into the chassis from the front of the server Figure 43 Installing the slim optical drive Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 73 8 Attach the slim optical drive retainer to the side of the slim optical drive Then tighten the thumbscrew El to secure the slim optical drive retainer Figure 44 Installing the slim optical drive retainer 9 Connect the cables to the rear of the slim optical drive See Connecting the cables on page 22 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complet
102. hinkServer RAID 700 Battery Installing or removing the an optical drive Replacing the riser card assembly Replacing the Ethernet card Replacing the power supply assembly Removing and reinstalling the slim optical drive bracket Replacing a 2 5 inch hard disk drive Replacing a 3 5 inch hard disk drive Replacing the front panel board Replacing a system fan Replacing the heat sink Replacing the microprocessor Replacing the coin cell battery Replacing the system board 44 44 45 46 47 47 48 49 50 52 52 52 53 53 53 54 55 55 56 57 57 59 62 66 68 71 75 77 80 82 84 87 90 92 94 96 99 101 Completing the parts replacement 106 Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables a tice ie ee tat i 106 Updating the savere daon won aon 108 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics 111 Troubleshooting procedure 111 Using a diagnostic program 111 Basic troubleshooting tables 112 ThinkServer caine program problems ees san Tl Optical drive Srchlame a eG er 2 Hard disk drive problems 113 Memory module problems 114 Keyboard mouse and USB device problems 1415 Chapter 8 Getting information ee and service 117 Information resources 117 Using the documentation 117 ThinkServer Website 117 Lenovo Support Website
103. his document if specified is intended for service technicians only e MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide This document provides information about Redundant Array of Independent Disks RAID and how to use the utility programs to configure monitor and maintain your server RAID and related devices This document is in English only Note Refer to this document for hardware RAID information if you have a required RAID card installed in the server See Installing or removing the RAID card on page 62 Chapter 1 General information 3 4 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 2 Server setup road map This chapter provides a general road map to guide you through setting up your server The server setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered In some cases the server is fully configured and you need to connect the server to the network and an ac power source and then you can turn on the server In other cases the server needs to have hardware devices installed requires hardware and firmware configuration and requires an operating system to be installed The general procedure for setting up your server is 1 2 Unpack the server package See Server package on page 7 Install any required hardware or server options See the related topics in Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware on page 53 If you have a rail kit you ca
104. htly outward to release it from the secured position Then pivot the handle upward to the fully open position Then gently open the retainer J to access the microprocessor E FR LOI mm CAT OOO 00 o Figure 71 Accessing the microprocessor 7 Ensure that the small handle and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position Touch only the edges of the microprocessor and carefully lift it straight up and out of the microprocessor socket Place the old microprocessor on a static protective surface Notes e Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor e Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible Figure 72 Removing the microprocessor 8 Touch the static protective package that contains the new microprocessor to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then remove the new microprocessor from the package 98 ThinkServer RS140 User
105. ian compliance mark El 128 _ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Index A about RAID 47 Advanced menu Setup Utility program 38 advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID configuring 50 BIOS update utility software 11 C coin cell battery replacing 99 configuring Ethernet controllers 52 server 37 configuring RAID advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID 50 using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program 51 configuring the server 37 considerations password 41 contamination particulate and gaseous 124 CRU completing the replacement 106 CRU identification 20 D Devices menu Setup Utility program 38 devices handling static sensitive 54 diagnostic program troubleshooting and diagnostics 111 Diagnostic programs software 11 DIMM installation rules 59 installing 60 removing 61 documentation using 117 E EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program using 52 Ethernet card replacing 77 Ethernet connectivity features 9 Ethernet controllers Copyright Lenovo 2014 configuring 52 Ethernet status LED 15 Ethernet card ID LED cable replacing 79 Exit menu Setup Utility program 40 exiting Setup Utility program 43 expansion slot features 8 export classification notice 126 F fan duct reinstalling 57 removing 57 features 7 ThinkServer EasyStartup program 44 firmware updating 52 flashing the BIOS 43 front panel LED 13 locations 13 front panel board replacing 90 front view o
106. im optical drive bracket on page 82 and Installing the slim optical drive on page 71 7 Do the following to connect the slim optical drive a Connect one end of the available SATA cable to the SATA 4 connector on the system board See System board components on page 32 b E Connect the other end of the SATA cable to the rear of the slim optical drive c E Connect the slim optical drive power connector of the mini SAS to 3 5 inch SAS combo cable to the power connector at the rear of the slim optical drive Figure 21 Connecting the slim optical drive Note Ensure that the SATA cable and the power cable for the slim optical drive are routed under the power supply cable and the mini SAS to SAS combo power cable 8 Route the cables using the cable ties in the chassis See Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables on page 106 Connecting the 3 5 inch hard disk drives and slim optical drive without a RAID card To connect the 3 5 inch hard disk drives and slim optical drive without a RAID card Chapter 3 Product overview 29 1 Do the following to connect the hard disk drives a Connect the SATA combo connector of the combo SAS cable to the hard disk drive 0 b ik Connect the SATA connector of the combo SAS cable to the SATA 0 connector on the system board c Ek Connect the power connector of the combo SAS cable to the 4 pin power connector which is near the memory modules on the system board
107. in the Capacity field and press Tab Chapter 5 Configuring the server 49 7 Press Enter to initiate volume creation 8 When prompted press Y to accept the warning message and create the volume 9 If desired return to step 2 to create additional RAID volumes 10 When finished select Exit and press Enter Deleting RAID volumes This section describes how to use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise option ROM configuration utility to delete RAID volumes To delete RAID volumes do the following 1 Press Ctrl I when prompted to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise option ROM configuration utility during system startup 2 Use the up and down arrow keys to select Delete RAID Volume and press Enter 3 Use the arrow keys to select the RAID volume to be deleted and press Delete 4 When prompted press Y to confirm the deletion of the selected RAID volume Deleting a RAID volume will reset the hard disk drives to non RAID 5 After deleting a RAID volume you can e Return to step 2 to delete additional RAID volumes e See Creating RAID volumes on page 49 for RAID volume creation e Use the up and down arrow keys to select Exit and press Enter Resetting disks to non RAID This section describes how to reset your hard disk drives to non RAID To reset your hard disk drives to non RAID do the following 1 Press Ctrl I when prompted to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise option ROM
108. indows environments If the DVD fails to start or if you are using a Linux operating system open the launch htm file located in the root directory of the DVD 2 _ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Note Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download documentation or device drivers and updates Some information in the documents on the documentation DVD might change without notice after the first release of the DVD You can always obtain all the most up to date documentation for your server from the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com UserManuals The following documents are on the documentation DVD that comes with your server e Safety Warranty and Support Information This is a multilingual document that includes all the safety statements for your product in more than 30 languages Be sure to read and understand all the safety statements before using the product This document also includes the Lenovo warranty statement Customer Replaceable Units CRUs information and information about how to contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center e Lenovo License Agreement This document includes the terms and conditions of the Lenovo License Agreement e User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual This document provides detailed information to help you get familiar with your server and help you use configure and maintain your server Some information in t
109. ing materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Replacing the Ethernet card Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e The Ethernet card is sensitive to ESD Ensure that you read and understand Handling static sensitive devices on page 54 first and carefully perform the operation e Depending on the specific type the Ethernet card might look different from the illustrations in this topic e Use any documentation that comes with the Ethernet card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 77 To replace the Ethernet card do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface Remove
110. ing the RAID card on page 62 Note Ensure that the TR 500 Key is securely seated on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter Figure 37 Installing the TR 500 Key What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Then the hardware RAID 5 is available for your server if your server has the required number of hard disk drives installed Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server for information about how to configure the hardware RAID Removing the TR 500 Key Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Attention Back up your data before you begin if you need to reconfigure RAID and reinstall the operating system after removing the TR 500 Key Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e If you remove the TR 500 Key the hardware RAID 5 will be disabled e Use any documentation that comes with the TR 500 Key and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To remove the TR 500
111. inkserver Memory Your server has four memory slots For more information see Memory module installation rules on page 59 Power supply Your server comes with a 300 watt automatic voltage sensing power supply System fan Your server has three system fans Internal drive Internal drives are devices that your server uses to read and store data The internal drives supported by your server vary by model e Hard disk drive Up to two 3 5 inch Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SATA or Serial Attached SCSI SAS hard disk drives SCSI is the acronym for Small Computer System Interface Up to four 2 5 inch SATA or SAS hard disk drives or SATA solid state drives Note The term 2 5 inch hard disk drives hereinafter refers to all the supported types of 2 5 inch hard disk drives including solid state drives e Optical drive One slim SATA optical drive available on some models Expansion slot One Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI Express card slot on the riser card assembly For detailed information see Rear view of the server on page 14 8 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Input Output I O features e Four USB 2 0 connectors two on the front panel and two on the rear panel e Four USB 3 0 connectors on the rear panel e One DisplayPort connector on the rear panel e One serial connector on the rear panel e One video graphics array VGA connector on the rear panel e
112. ins the new memory module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new memory module out of the package Note Carefully handle the memory module by its edges 7 Position the new memory module over the memory slot Ensure that the notch J on the new memory module is aligned with the key Ein the memory slot Then press the new memory module straight down into the memory slot until the retaining clips close and the new memory module snaps into position Note If there is a gap between the memory module and the retaining clips the memory module has not been correctly installed Open the retaining clips remove the memory module and then reinstall it into the memory slot until the retaining clips are closed Figure 31 Installing a memory module What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Removing a memory module Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference To remove a memory module do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then
113. instructed to return the old front panel board follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 91 e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Replacing a system fan Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 This topic provides instructions on how to replace a system fan Your server has three system fans Note This procedure must be performed only by trained service personnel of Lenovo CAUTION Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other body parts away Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e Ensure that the new system fan is the same type with the system fan that you want to replace e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic To replace a system fan do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is instal
114. ion is entered into a database which enables Lenovo to contact you in case of a recall or other severe problem After you register your server with Lenovo you will receive quicker service when you call Lenovo for help In addition some locations offer extended privileges and services to registered users Server documentation This topic provides general descriptions of the various documentation for your server and instructions on how to obtain all the documentation Printed document The following document is printed out and contained in your server package Read Me First This is a multilingual document you should read first This document guides you to read the complete warranty support and safety information on the documentation DVD that comes with your server before using the product This document also provides information about how to find the most up to date information on the Lenovo Support Web site Documentation DVD The documentation DVD which comes with your server contains various documents for your server in Portable Document Format PDF and HyperText Markup Language HTML The documentation DVD is not bootable To view the documents on the DVD you will need a computer with a Web browser and the Adobe Reader program which is available for download at http www adobe com To start the documentation DVD insert the DVD into the optical drive The DVD is AutoPlay enabled and starts automatically in most Microsoft W
115. ket cover into the microprocessor socket Carefully press the other side of the socket cover downward until the socket cover snaps into position Note Your microprocessor socket and cover might look slightly different from the illustration Figure 80 Installing the microprocessor socket cover c Check the four corners of the socket cover to ensure that the cover is secured d Follow any additional instructions that are included with the replacement part you received 20 Install the heat sink on the new system board See Replacing the heat sink on page 94 21 Install the fan duct in the chassis See Removing and reinstalling the fan duct on page 57 22 Install the memory modules on the new system board See Installing a memory module on page 60 23 Install the riser card assembly on the new system board See Replacing the riser card assembly on page 75 24 Install the coin cell battery on the new system board See Replacing the coin cell battery on page 99 25 Install any other parts that you have removed and connect all cables to the new system board Refer to the information that you have recorded and the related topics in Installing removing or replacing hardware on page 56 26 If you are instructed to return the old system board follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardw
116. l connector EJ Ethernet connector 1 RJ 45 E Ethernet connector 2 RJ 45 H USB 3 0 connectors 4 fj Ethernet connector 0 for system management RJ 45 EZ PCI Express card slot for the card installed on E Security lock slot the riser card assembly EJ D LED E USB 2 0 connectors 2 OO 2 0 E USB 2 0 connectors 2 OO DisplayPort connector FER VGA DB 15 connector 14 _ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Power cord connector Used to connect the power cord EI Serial connector Used to attach a device that uses a 9 pin serial connector Bgg Ethernet connectors RJ 45 Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a LAN Each Ethernet connector has two status LEDs to help you identify the Ethernet connectivity activity and connection speed Notes e The Ethernet connector 0 callout E marked with MGMT is for system management by default e The Ethernet connector 0 does not support the Intel Virtualization Technology ars Figure 6 Ethernet status LEDs Table 1 Ethernet status LED EN ae S Table 2 Ethernet status LED jj color a SSC tom Blinking The LAN is connected and active BEJ USB connectors Used to attach a USB compatible device such as a USB keyboard mouse scanner or printer If you have more than eight USB devices you can purchase a USB hub which you can use to connect additional USB devices Chapter 3 Product overview 15 PCI Express c
117. l the slim optical drive See Removing and reinstalling the slim optical drive bracket on page 82 and Installing the slim optical drive on page 71 4 Do the following to connect the slim optical drive a Connect one end of the available SATA cable to the SATA 4 connector on the system board See System board components on page 32 b E Connect the other end of the SATA cable to the rear of the slim optical drive c E Connect the slim optical drive power connector of a combo SAS cable to the power connector at the rear of the slim optical drive Note Ensure that the SATA cable and the power cable for the slim optical drive are routed under the power supply cable and the combo SAS power cable Figure 18 Connecting the slim optical drive 5 Route the cables using the cable ties in the chassis See Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables on page 106 Connecting the 3 5 inch hard disk drives and slim optical drive with a RAID card Note If you are connecting the 3 5 inch hard disk drives with a ThinkServer 9207 81 6G HBA the procedure is similar To connect the 3 5 inch hard disk drives and the slim optical drive with a RAID card Chapter 3 Product overview 27 1 Connect the mini SAS connector of the mini SAS to 3 5 inch SAS combo cable to the RAID card Note For the RAID 500 Adapter connect the mini SAS connector to Port 0 For the RAID 700 Adapter connect the mini SAS connector to Por
118. led in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the system fan that you want to replace See Server components on page 17 5 Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board See System board components on page 32 Note If you want to replace the system fan 1 that is near the rear of the server remove the riser card assembly to access the system fan 1 connector on the system board See Replacing the riser card assembly on page 75 92 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 6 Grasp the top of the system fan with your index finger and thumb and then lift the system fan out of the server Figure 67 Removing the system fan 7 Touch the static protective package that contains the new system fan to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then remove the new system fan from the package 8 Note the orientation of the new system fan and ensure that rear side of the system fan with the system fan cable is facing the rear of the server Then press the new system fan straight down until it is seated into place Figure 68 Installing the system fan 9 Connect the system fan cable to the system board See System board components on page 32 Note If you are replacing the system fan 1 that is near the rear of the
119. lenovo ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual o Thinkserver Machine Types 70F2 70F3 70F8 and 70F9 Note Before using the information and the product it supports be sure to read and understand the following e The Read Me First that comes with your product e Safety information on page iii e Appendix A Notices on page 121 First Edition May 2014 Copyright Lenovo 2014 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Contents Safety information Products that are not assessed Chapter 1 General information Introduction Server documentation Chapter 2 Server setup road map Chapter 3 Product overview Server package Features Specifications Software ThinkServer FasyStarhip ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater BIOS update utility RAID configuration utilities Diagnostic programs Locations Machine type model and serial number label Front view of thes server Front panel Rear view of the server Server lock Server components RAID card Connecting the cables System board components Chapter 4 Turning on and turning off the server Turning on the server Turning off the server Chapter 5 Configuring the server Using the
120. lim optical drive bracket replacing 82 software 11 specifications 10 starting Setup Utility program 37 ThinkServer EasyStartup program 45 startup device selecting 42 Setup Utility program 42 Startup menu Setup Utility program 40 static sensitive devices guidelines 54 static sensitive devices handling 54 Copyright Lenovo 2014 system board 32 replacing 101 system board components locations 32 system date setting 41 system fan features 8 replacing 92 system identification ID LED 13 16 system reliability guidelines 55 system status LED 14 system time setting 41 T the BIOS flashing 43 updating 43 updating or recovering 43 ThinkServer EasyStartup software 11 ThinkServer EasyStartup program features 44 starting 45 using 44 Windows operating system 46 ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater software 11 ThinkServer Web address 1 TPM Setup Utility program 42 TR 500 Key installing 66 removing 67 TR 700 Battery installing 69 removing 70 troubleshooting and diagnostics diagnostic program 111 hard disk drive problems 113 keyboard mouse and USB device problems 115 memory module problems 114 optical drive problems 112 ThinkServer EasyStartup program problems 112 troubleshooting procedure 111 turning off the server 35 turning on the server 35 T V gloss statement 125 U updating firmware 52 server configuration 108 131 the BIOS 43 updating or recovering the BIOS 43 using documentation 1
121. list Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice The most up to date telephone list for Lenovo Support is always available on the Web site at http www lenovo com support phone If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative Using other services If you travel with a Lenovo notebook computer or relocate your computer to a country where your desktop notebook or server machine type is sold your computer might be eligible for International Warranty Service which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period Service will be performed by service providers authorized to perform warranty service Service methods and procedures vary by country and some services might not be available in all countries International Warranty Service is delivered through the method of service such as depot carry in or on site service that is provided in the servicing country Service centers in certain countries might not be able to service all models of a particular machine type In some countries fees and restrictions might apply at the time of service To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available go to http www lenovo com support click Warranty and follow the instructions on the screen For technical assistance with the insta
122. llation of or questions related to Service Packs for your installed Windows product refer to the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site at http support microsoft com directory or you can contact the Customer Support Center Some fees might apply Purchasing additional services During and after the warranty period you can purchase additional services such as support for hardware operating systems and application programs network setup and configuration services upgraded or extended hardware repair services and custom installation services Service availability and service names might vary by country or region For more information about these services go to the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com Chapter 8 Getting information help and service 119 120 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Appendix A Notices Lenovo may not offer the products services or features discussed in this document in all countries Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area Any reference to a Lenovo product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead However it is the user s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any
123. mory modules 114 _ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual en 4 Trained service technician only Replace the system board Keyboard mouse and USB device problems Follow the suggested actions for the corresponding symptom in the order in which they are listed until the problem is solved If none of these actions solve the problem see Troubleshooting procedure on page 111 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic BEE gt BEE EEE All or some keys on the keyboard do not work 1 Ensure that e The USB keyboard cable is securely connected to a USB connector on the server Ifthe USB keyboard is connected to a USB hub disconnect the keyboard from the hub and connect it directly to the server No keys are stuck The USB controller is enabled in the Setup Utility program See Using the Setup Utility program on page 37 2 Restart the server 3 Replace the keyboard The mouse or pointing device does not work Ensure that e The mouse or pointing device cable is securely connected to the server If the USB mouse or pointing device is connected to a USB hub disconnect the mouse or pointing device from the hub and connect it directly to the server The mouse or pointing device is clean and no dust accumulates The device drivers are installed correctly The USB controller is enabled in the Setup Utility program See Using the Setu
124. n Lenovo products is provided by the third party not Lenovo Some software might differ from its retail version if available and might not include user manuals or all program functionality Polyvinyl Chloride PVC cable and cord notice WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 122 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Recycling information Lenovo encourages owners of information technology IT equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products For information on recycling Lenovo products go to http www lenovo com recycling Battery return program This product may contain a lithium or lithium ion battery Consult your user manual or service manual for specific battery information The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly Recycling facilities may not be available in your area For information on disposal or batteries outside the United States go to http www lenovo com recycling or contact your local waste disposal facility Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada SE US amp Canada Only Battery recycling in
125. n install the server into a standard rack cabinet See the documentation that comes with the rail kit Connect the Ethernet cables and the power cord to the server See Rear view of the server on page 14 to locate the connectors Turn on the server to verify operation See Turning on the server on page 35 6 Review the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI Basic Input Output System BIOS settings and 10 11 customize as needed See Using the Setup Utility program on page 37 Configure RAID and install the operating system and device drivers See Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 44 and Configuring RAID on page 47 Install any additional drivers required for added features Refer to the instructions that come with the hardware option Configure Ethernet settings in the operating system by referring to the operating system help This step is not required if the operating system was installed using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Check for firmware updates See Updating the firmware on page 52 Install management applications and any other applications Refer to the documentation that comes with the applications that you want to install Copyright Lenovo 2014 5 6 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 3 Product overview This chapter provides information about the server package features specifications softwa
126. nel see Front panel on page 13 H Slim optical drive Some server models come with a slim SATA optical drive EJ Rack handle right J Rack handle left If your server is installed in a rack cabinet you can use the rack handles to help you slide the server out of the rack cabinet You also can use the rack handles and screws to secure the server in the rack cabinet so that the server cannot slide out especially in vibration prone areas For more information refer to the documentation that comes with your rail kit 12 _ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Front panel The following illustration shows the controls connectors and LEDs on the front panel of the server To locate the front panel see Front view of the server on page 12 BEE Af ThinkServer OO oA Figure 4 Front panel E Power button with power status LED EZ ID button with ID LED El Hard disk drive status LED EJ Network Interface Controller NIC status LED a System error LED H Front USB 2 0 connector 1 Power button with power status LED Press the power button to turn on the server when you finish setting up the server Hold the power button for several seconds to turn off the server if you cannot turn it off from the operating system See Chapter 4 Turning on and turning off the server on page 35 The power status LED helps you to determine the current power status H
127. nfiguration When you turn on the server for the first time after you install remove or replace a device you might need to update the server configuration Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install For information about installing device drivers use the documentation that comes with each optional device To obtain the supported device drivers for your server from the Lenovo Support Web site go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to find and download the device drivers you need Refer to the following information resources to update the server configuration e To update the BIOS configuration see Using the Setup Utility program on page 37 e To update the RAID configuration see Configuring RAID on page 47 108 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual e To use the ThinkServer EasyStartup program see Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 44 e To update your system firmware see Updating the firmware on page 52 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 109 110 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter provides information about basic troubleshooting and diagnostic methods to help you solve problems that might occur in the server If you cannot diagnose and correct a problem by using the information in this chapter see Ch
128. ng or removing the ThinkServer RAID 500 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID on page 66 Chapter 3 Product overview 21 ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter also known as ThinkServer 9260 8i SAS RAID Adapter The following illustration shows the connectors on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter S s Ee ET lt lt ZL C A CIA EB Figure 12 ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter Ports 7 4 H Ports 3 0 El Ports 7 4 Used to connect a mini SAS signal cable H Ports 3 0 Used to connect a mini SAS signal cable EI ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery connector Used to connect a ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery See Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery on page 68 Connecting the cables Note Your server supports both SATA and SAS hard disk drives For server models with SAS hard disk drives a RAID card must be installed For server models with SATA hard disk drives you can connect the SATA hard disk drives to a RAID card or the SATA connectors on the system board This topic provides instructions on the following cable connections e Connecting the 2 5 inch hard disk drives and slim optical drive with a RAID card on page 22 e Connecting the 2 5 inch hard disk drives and slim optical drive without a RAID card on page 25 e Connecting the 3 5 inch hard disk drives and slim optical drive with a RAID card on page 27 e Connecting the 3 5 inch hard disk drives and slim optical drive without a RAID
129. ns Width without rack handles 430 mm 16 9 inches Depth 411 mm 16 2 inches Height 43 5 mm 1 71 inches Weight The product weight varies depending on different system configurations Range of product weight with package 11 63 kg 25 64 Ib to 13 16 kg 29 01 Ib Environment e Air temperature Operating 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Storage 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F in original shipping package e Altitude 0 to 3048 m 0 to 10 000 ft in an unpressurized environment e Humidity Operating 10 to 80 non condensing Storage without package 10 to 80 non condensing Storage with package 10 to 90 non condensing Electrical input e Universal input Low range Minimum 100 V ac Maximum 127 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz High range Minimum 200 V ac Maximum 240 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz 10 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Software This topic provides information about the software programs that you can use to help you set up use and maintain the server ThinkServer EasyStartup The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems VMware hypervisors and device drivers on your server This program is provided with your server on a self starting bootable ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD The user guide for the program also is on the DVD and can
130. nstalling and using the MegaRAID Storage Manager program You can install and use the MegaRAID Storage Manager program to manage the RAID array and RAID controller in an operating system environment after configuring RAID The installation package for the MegaRAID Storage Manager program is on the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD After you enter the operating system insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD into the optical drive The installation package for the MegaRAID Storage Manager program is located in the Utilities and Others folder in the root directory of the DVD To install and use the MegaRAID Storage Manager program refer to the following chapters in the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server Chapter 5 Configuring the server 51 Note Some information in these chapters might be intended for the advanced SATA SAS hardware RAID configurations and might not apply to the onboard SATA software configurations e MegaRAID Storage Manager Overview and Installation e MegaRAID Storage Manager Window and Menus e Monitoring System Events and Storage Devices e Maintaining and Managing Storage Configurations The MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide also is available on the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com UserManuals Configuring the Ethernet controllers The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board They provide an interface for connecting to a 10 Mb
131. nstalling or removing the RAID card on page 62 5 Carefully remove the three screws that secure the TR 700 Battery and then remove the TR 700 Battery from the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter Note Center the screwdriver when you remove the screws to avoid possible damage to any parts itis Wat GE m nn LA wW Se CS Figure 40 Removing the TR 700 Battery 6 If you want to install a new TR 700 Battery see Installing the TR 700 Battery on page 69 7 Reinstall the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter onto the riser card assembly See Installing or removing the RAID card on page 62 8 Reinstall the riser card assembly See Replacing the riser card assembly on page 75 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the removal procedure go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Installing or removing the slim optical drive This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the slim optical drive Installing the slim optical drive Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following e Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardou
132. o to upotrebite proizvod obavezno paljivo proitajte i prouite viejeziko uputstvo za bezbednost na dokumentacionom DVD u koji ste dobili uz proizvod Pred pouvanm produktu si pretajte viacjazyn bezpenostn pokyny na disku DVD s dokumentciou dodanom s produktom Preden za nete uporabljati izdelek je pomembno da preberete in razumete ve jezi na varnostna navodila na DVD ju z dokumentacijo ki ste ga prejeli skupaj z izdelkom Antes de utilizar el producto aseg rese de leer y comprender las instrucciones de seguridad multiling es del DVD de documentaci n que se proporciona con el producto Var noga med att l sa s kerhetsinstruktionerna p dokumentations DVD skivan som f ljer med produkten innan du b rjar anv nda produkten 458 FAS E m Z BU gt BR NE AE En BEN SCE DVD EY Ri S MAKE R gt Bu r n kullanmadan nce r nle birlikte g nderilen belge DVD si zerindeki ok dil i eren g venlik y nergelerini okuyup anlad n zdan emin olun epe BUKOPNCTaHHsIM LibOro MpOAYKTY YBAKHO O3HANOMTECA 3 IHCTPYKLISMN 3 TEXHIKU 6esneKN Ha Pi3HUx MOBAaX LO MOXHa 3HaMTu Ha DVD aucKy 3 HOKyMeHTAaLiclO B KOMMNeKTI 3 NDOAYKTOM Important For translated versions of the caution or danger statement refer to the Safety Warranty and Support Information document Ensure that you read and understand all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures Read and understand any additional
133. ocate the ID LED at the rear of the server Flex the two sides of the plastic retaining clip that secures the ID LED and then remove the ID LED from the plastic retaining clip Figure 52 Removing the ID LED from the plastic retaining clip 7 Note the cable routing in the chassis Then remove the Ethernet card ID LED cable from the cable ties in the chassis 8 Remove the front panel board from the server See Replacing the front panel board on page 90 9 Disconnect the Ethernet card ID LED cable from the front panel board 10 Connect the new Ethernet card ID LED cable to the front panel board and then reinstall the front panel board See Replacing the front panel board on page 90 11 Correctly route the new Ethernet card ID LED cable and secure the cable with the cable ties in the chassis 12 Flex the two sides of the plastic retaining clip and then insert the ID LED into the plastic retaining clip to secure the ID LED 13 Connect the Ethernet card ID LED cable to the Ethernet card If you have removed the riser card assembly reinstall it into the chassis See Replacing the riser card assembly on page 75 What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Replacing the power supply assembly Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding S
134. off the chassis Figure 47 Removing the riser card assembly 8 Disconnect the Ethernet card ID LED cable from the Ethernet card Then remove the Ethernet card from the old riser card assembly See Replacing the Ethernet card on page 77 76 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 9 Touch the static protective package that contains the new riser card assembly to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then remove the new riser card assembly from the package 10 Install the Ethernet card on the new riser card assembly See Replacing the Ethernet card on page 77 11 Reconnect the Ethernet card ID LED cable to the Ethernet card Route the Ethernet card ID LED cable from the bottom of the riser card assembly to avoid interference with reinstalling the server cover 12 Position the new riser card assembly on the chassis and align it with the riser card assembly slot on the system board Align the two screw holes in the new riser card assembly with the corresponding holes in the chassis Then carefully press the new riser card assembly straight down into the slot until the new riser card assembly is fully seated Figure 48 Installing the new riser card assembly 13 Reinstall the PCI Express card on the new riser card assembly See Installing the RAID card on page 62 14 If you are instructed to return the old riser card assembly follow all packaging instructions and use any packag
135. omplete the parts replacement you must properly route the cables inside the server reinstall the server cover reconnect all the external cables and for some devices update the firmware and run the Setup Utility program to do further setup Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Attention For proper cooling and airflow reinstall the server cover before turning on the server Operating the server for extended periods of time more than 30 minutes with the server cover removed might damage server components Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Note Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic To reinstall the server cover and reconnect cables to your server do the following 1 Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your server 106 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 2 Ensure that all internal cables are connected and routed correctly and secured by any cable clips or ties in the server Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the chassis to avoid interference with reinstalling the fan duct and the serv
136. on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the heat sink in the server See Server components on page 17 5 Remove the fan duct See Removing and reinstalling the fan duct on page 57 94 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 6 Remove the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board It is recommended that you carefully remove the four screws from the system board using the following method to avoid any possible damage to the system board a Partially remove screw then completely remove screw E and then return to screw ij and completely remove it b Partially remove screw then completely remove screw and then return to screw E and completely remove it Note The four screws are integrated parts of the heat sink Do not try to remove the four screws from the heat sink O O O m Co Al 14 A FR Fea EE En O0 E a 1 b Bs oe B 1 O 1 O zei
137. onfiguration information for built in features The coin cell battery keeps the information active when you turn off the server 34 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 4 Turning on and turning off the server This chapter provides information about turning on and turning off the server Turning on the server After the server is connected to an ac power source you can turn on the server by pressing the power button Turning off the server CAUTION The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source AA 2 Qa m 1 0 m The server can be turned off in one of the following ways e Turn off the server from the operating system if your operating system supports this feature After an orderly shutdown of the operating system the server will turn off automatically For instructions on how to shut down your specific operating system refer to the related documentation or help system for the operating system e Press the power button on the front of the chassis to start an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server if your operating system supports this feature e Ifthe operating system stops functioning you can pres
138. or download at http www lenovo com drivers Basic troubleshooting tables Use the basic troubleshooting information to find solutions to problems that have definite symptoms ThinkServer EasyStartup program problems Follow the suggested actions for the corresponding symptom in the order in which they are listed until the problem is solved If none of these actions solve the problem see Troubleshooting procedure on page 111 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic If the problem still cannot be solved seek technical assistance See Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 117 Note If you are instructed to remove install or replace any CRUs refer to the related procedure in Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware on page 53 BEE BE EEE gt EEE The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD does not start 1 Ensure that the server supports the ThinkServer EasyStartup program and has a bootable DVD drive installed or a bootable external DVD drive attached Ensure that you have set the optical drive with the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD installed as the first startup device See Selecting a startup device on page 42 3 Verify if the optical drive or the disc has problems See Optical drive problems on page 112 The operating system installation program continuously Make more space available on the hard disk drive loops The ThinkSer
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140. our country or region e Find a Service Provider located near you Lenovo Support Web site Technical support information is available on the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following e Drivers and software Copyright Lenovo 2014 117 Diagnostic solutions Product and service warranty Product and parts details User guides and manuals Knowledge base and frequently asked questions Help and service This topic contains information about obtaining help and service Before you call Before you call do the following to try to solve the problem by yourself Check all cables to ensure that they are connected Check the power buttons to ensure that the system and optional devices are turned on Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation on the documentation DVD that comes with your product Check for the updated information new device drivers and hints and tips on the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support If possible be at your product when you call Have the following information available Machine type and model Serial numbers of your Lenovo hardware products Description of the problem Exact wording of any error messages Hardware and software configuration information Calling for service During the warranty period you can get help and information by telephone throug
141. p Utility program on page 37 2 Restart the server 3 Replace the mouse or pointing device A USB device does not work Ensure that e The USB cable is securely connected to the server If the USB device is connected to a USB hub disconnect the device from the hub and connect it directly to the server The device drivers are installed correctly The USB controller is enabled in the Setup Utility program See Using the Setup Utility program on page 37 2 Restart the server 3 Replace the USB device Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics 115 116 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 8 Getting information help and service This chapter contains information about help service and technical assistance for products manufactured by Lenovo and where to go for additional information about Lenovo and Lenovo products Information resources You can use the information in this topic to access useful resources relating to your needs when using the product Using the documentation Information about your Lenovo system and installed software if any or optional devices is available in the documentation that comes with the product The documentation can include printed documents online documents readme files and help files Most of the documentation for your server is on the documentation DVD provided with your server Refer to Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics
142. pending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays and PCI card slots covered or occupied When you install an internal drive or a PCI card save the EMI shield or dummy tray from the drive bay or save the PCI card slot bracket in case you later remove the device 56 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention An unoccupied drive bay or PCI card slot without a cover shield dummy tray filler or any other protection might impact the EMI integrity and cooling of the server which might result in overheating or component damage Removing and reinstalling the rack handles Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Note Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic To remove and reinstall the rack handles do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 On each side of the server remove the two screws J that secur
143. press or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration The result obtained in other operating environments may vary Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you Any references in this publication to non Lenovo Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment Therefore the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly Some measurements may have been made on development level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems Furthermore some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation Actual results may vary Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment Copyright Lenovo 2014 121 Trademarks Lenovo the Lenovo logo and ThinkServer are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Celeron Intel Intel Core Pentium and Xeon are trademarks of
144. ps 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps network and provide full duplex FDX capability which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the Ethernet controllers However you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to recognize the controllers The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported operating systems and device drivers on your server See Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 44 The device drivers for onboard Ethernet controllers are also available for download at http www lenovo com drivers Updating the firmware The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Web site Go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to check for the latest level of firmware such as the BIOS updates and device drivers When you replace a device in the server you might have to either update the server with the latest version of the firmware that is stored in memory on the device or reflash the BIOS and the FRU SDR Using the Firmware Updater program The Firmware Updater program enables you to maintain your system firmware up to date and helps you avoid unnecessary outages To update your system firmware using the Firmware Updater program do the following Note Before distributing the firmware upda
145. rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the riser card assembly in the server See Server components on page 17 5 Remove the screw that secures the PCI Express card slot bracket and then remove the bracket from the chassis Store it in case you later remove the PCI Express card and need the bracket to cover the place Figure 33 Removing a PCI Express card slot bracket 6 Touch the static protective package that contains the new RAID card to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new RAID card out of the package Note Carefully handle the RAID card by its edges 7 Connect the mini SAS to SAS combo cable to the RAID card See Connecting the cables on page 22 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 63 8 Correctly position the new RAID card near the PCI Express card slot on the riser card assembly Then carefully press the new RAID card into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is secured at the rear of the server Figure 34 Installing the RAID card 9 Install the screw to secure the RAID card to the chassis Figure 35 Installing the screw to secure the RAID card 10 Connect cables depending on your specific server configuration See Connecting the cables on page 22 What to do next e To work with another piece of ha
146. rdware go to the appropriate section e To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Then configure RAID for your server See Configuring RAID on page 47 e After you install a Lenovo RAID card do the following 1 Check the firmware version of the new RAID card firmware by pressing Ctrl H when starting the Setup Utility program 2 Go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to verify if there is an updated firmware version for the RAID card If available download and install the latest firmware version to your server 64 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Note If you want to use the Firmware Updater program ensure that it is the latest version To get the latest version of the Firmware Updater program go to http www lenovo com drivers locate the different versions of the program and then identify the latest version by comparing readme files If the latest version of the Firmware Updater program does not contain the latest version of the driver you need download that driver separately from the Web page and install it to your server individually Removing the RAID card Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Attention Ensure that you back up your data before removing the RAID card because you might nee
147. re listed until the problem is solved If none of these actions solve the problem see Troubleshooting procedure on page 111 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic If the problem still cannot be solved seek technical assistance See Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 117 Note If you are instructed to remove install or replace any CRUs refer to the related procedure in Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware on page 53 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and diagnostics 113 en A newly installed hard disk drive is not recognized 1 Make sure that e The signal cable and connector are not damaged e The hard disk drive is securely connected to the correct SATA connector on the system board and the SATA connector is enabled in the Setup Utility program See Using the Setup Utility program on page 37 All cables and jumpers if any are installed correctly If you have any diagnostic programs run the diagnostic programs to test the hard disk drive Reinstall the hard disk drive and reconnect cables Replace the signal cable for the hard disk drive Replace the hard disk drive Multiple hard disk drives fail If you have any diagnostic programs run the diagnostic programs to test the hard disk drives Make sure that the cable connection is correct Reconnect the power cable Reconnect the signal cable
148. re programs and component locations This chapter contains the following items e Server package on page 7 e Features on page 7 e Specifications on page 10 e Software on page 11 e Locations on page 11 Server package The server package includes the server the power cord printed documentation a documentation DVD and software media Note Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the following illustration A El Server E Material box including printed documentation a documentation DVD and software media EJ Power cord Ea Rail kit Figure 1 Server package Features This topic provides general information about the server features for various models Depending on your specific model some features might vary or unavailable For information about your specific model use the Setup Utility program See Viewing information in the Setup Utility program on page 37 You also can refer to the Personal Systems Reference document for ThinkServer products at http www lenovo com psref Copyright Lenovo 2014 7 Microprocessor Your server comes with one of the following microprocessors internal cache size varies by model type e Intel Celeron microprocessor e Intel Core i3 microprocessor e Intel Pentium microprocessor e Intel Xeon microprocessor For a list of ThinkServer microprocessor options go to http www lenovo com th
149. rive is not recognized 1 Ensure that e The related cables and connectors are not damaged and the connector pins are not bent The optical drive is securely connected to the correct SATA connector on the system board and the SATA connector is enabled in the Setup Utility program See Using the Setup Utility program on page 37 All cables and jumpers if any are installed correctly The correct device driver is installed for the optical drive Run any optical drive diagnostic programs if you have Reinstall the optical drive and reconnect cables Replace the signal cable for the optical drive Replace the power cable for the optical drive Replace the optical drive Trained service technician only Replace the system board A disc is not working correctly Ensure that the disc is in the optical drive with the shiny side facing down Ensure that the disc surface is clean and not scratched Check the disc or package for regional coding You might need to purchase a disc with coding for the region where you are using the product Restart the disc player program 5 Restart the server Run any optical drive diagnostic programs if you have 7 Reinstall the optical drive and reconnect cables Replace the signal cable for the optical drive 9 Replace the optical drive Hard disk drive problems Follow the suggested actions for the corresponding symptom in the order in which they a
150. rives that are of the same type SATA or SAS within a single RAID array 3 Depending on the operating system the primary RAID might be limited to 2 TB total drive capacity Configuring the system BIOS to enable onboard SATA RAID functionality This section describes how to configure the system BIOS to enable onboard SATA RAID functionality Note Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to make selections To enable SATA RAID functionality do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 37 Select Devices gt ATA Drive Setup Select Configure SATA as and press Enter Select RAID Mode and press Enter Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program oa FR WwW DY Creating RAID volumes This section describes how to use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise option ROM configuration utility to create RAID volumes To create RAID volumes do the following 1 Press Ctrl I when prompted to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise option ROM configuration utility during system startup Use the up and down arrow keys to select Create RAID Volume and press Enter Type a proper RAID volume name in the Name field and press Tab Use the arrow keys to select a RAID level in the RAID Level field and press Tab If appropriate use the arrow keys to select a stripe size in the Stripe Size field and press Tab 9 0 W PD Type a volume size
151. rsonal injury Statement 10 A CAUTION The following label indicates a sharp edge hazard Ae Copyright Lenovo 2014 vii Statement 11 A CAUTION The following label indicates a potential heat hazard A Statement 12 AA DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is a potential fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions To avoid these hazards ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch current ratings at the installation site Statement 13 A CAUTION Ensure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended on the rails Statement 14 A CAUTION Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source limits You must install the appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance with your local electrical code requirements Statement 15 AA CAUTION The power control button on the device may put the device in standby mode instead of turning off the device In addition the device might have multiple connections to dc power To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all connections to dc power are disconnected at the dc power input terminals Ra Ao viii ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Statement 16 AA CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards e This equipment must be installed by trained servic
152. s and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the server e The server might be turned off as an automatic response to a critical system failure Note For information about your specific operating system refer to the related documentation or help system for the operating system Copyright Lenovo 2014 35 36 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 5 Configuring the server This chapter provides the following information to help you configure the server e Using the Setup Utility program on page 37 e Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 44 e Configuring RAID on page 47 e Configuring the Ethernet controllers on page 52 e Updating the firmware on page 52 Using the Setup Utility program This topic provides information about using the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program is part of the server firmware You can use the Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration settings of your server regardless of which operating system you are using However the operating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility program This topic provides instructions on how to start the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program do the following 1 Connect the server to an ac power source and press the power button on the front panel to turn on the
153. s laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the device Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 71 e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure 7 Dancer Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view directly with optical instruments and avoid direct exposure to the beam Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Notes e Depending on the model your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic e Use any documentation that comes with the new optical drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To install the slim optical drive do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 The slim optical drive bay is protected with a metal bezel Remove t
154. server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 Record the component locations cable connections and cable routing in the server Remove the fan duct See Removing and reinstalling the fan duct on page 57 3 4 5 6 Remove the heat sink See Replacing the heat sink on page 94 7 Remove the riser card assembly See Replacing the riser card assembly on page 75 8 Remove all memory modules See Removing a memory module on page 61 9 Record the cable routing and cable connections Then disconnect all the cables from the system board 0 Remove the eight screws J to E that secure the system board following the recommended numerical sequence as shown i s J gt 5 H amp FF EHEN HA 00 oH Et HI eo al fa Oo gt o i a a Figure 76 Removing the screws that secure the system board 102 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 11 12 13 14 Use a flat screwdriver to remove the two hexagonal screws Fl
155. sion installed Enter the operating system and insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD into an internal or external optical drive The DVD starts automatically in most environments If the DVD fails to start open the launch exe file located in the root directory of the DVD Note You should read and accept the Lenovo License Agreement when prompted You can do the following when using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on a Windows operating system For detailed information refer to the help system e View a general introduction to your ThinkServer server model and the specific server configuration information e View general guidance on how to use the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD e Download the required device drivers to a removable storage device so that you can easily get the drivers for server configuration when you need them especially when you finish installing an operating 46 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual system without using the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and need appropriate device drivers to configure your server e Install the required device drivers directly on the server on which you are running the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD e View information about all server models supported by the ThinkServer EasyStartup program and information about the device drivers for each server model including the driver versions and driver locations in the root directory of the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD No
156. st of ThinkServer hard disk drive options go to http www lenovo com thinkserver Before you begin review the following hard disk drive installation rules e Follow the order of the hard disk drive bays when installing a hard disk drive See Server components on page 17 to locate the hard disk drive bays in your server e For RAID configuration the hard disk drives must be the same type with the same capacity if they are within a single RAID array For more information see Using the Setup Utility program on page 37 Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware 87 e For hard disk drives with different capacities install the hard disk drive by following the order of the hard disk drive bays as well as the order from the lowest capacity to the highest capacity To replace a 3 5 inch hard disk drive do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the appropriate 3 5 inch hard disk drive that you want to replace See Server components on page 17 Note If you want to remove the 3 5 inch hard disk drive t
157. stallations even faster Starting the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Th is topic provides instructions on how to start the ThinkServer EasyStartup program After you start the program and enter the main interface click User Guide for detailed information about how to use this program to help you configure the server and install an operating system To 1 start the ThinkServer EasyStartup program do the following Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD into the optical drive set the optical drive as the first startup device and start your server from the DVD in the optical drive See Selecting a startup device on page 42 Wait for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to load Then you will be prompted for the following selections e The language in which you want to view the program e The language of the keyboard layout you will be using with the program Note The supported languages and keyboard layouts for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program are German English Spanish French Italian Dutch Turkish Japanese and Russian 3 After selecting the language and keyboard layout click OK Then you will see one or more messages about configuring storage devices Click Next until you are presented with the Lenovo License Agreement Read the Lenovo License Agreement carefully In order to continue you must agree those terms by clicking Agree Then the Date and time window opens 4 Set the current date and time and
158. state A recharge cycle lasts at least six hours under normal operating conditions Attention It is recommended that you replace the TR 700 Battery annually or after 500 recharging cycles whichever comes first Installing the TR 700 Battery Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference Note Use any documentation that comes with the TR 700 Battery and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic To install the TR 700 Battery do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Remove the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter from the riser card assembly See Installing or removing the RAID card on page 62 Note Carefully handle the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter by its edges and place it on a flat clean
159. supply assembly follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping Removing and reinstalling the slim optical drive bracket Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 Before you begin print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference 82 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual To remove and reinstall the slim optical drive bracket do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server 2 If the server is installed in a rack cabinet remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat clean and static protective surface 3 Remove the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the slim optical drive bracket in the server See Server components on page 17 5 If there is a slim optical drive installed remove it from the server See Removing the slim optical drive on page 74 6 Lift the release pin J of the slim optical drive bracket Then slide the bracket to the rear of the server as shown to release the bracket from the server Lift the slim optical drive bra
160. t are not assessed Typical products that are not assessed include but not limited to the following e Server and IT rack components for example uninterruptible power supplies and current distribution systems e Devices in IT rooms for example bulk storage units and network products e Industrial low voltage switchgear X ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 1 General information This chapter provides some general information about your product This chapter contains the following items e Introduction on page 1 e Server documentation on page 2 Introduction This documentation for your Lenovo ThinkServer product contains information about the server features specifications component locations configuration instructions hardware replacement procedures and basic troubleshooting and diagnostics Your server comes with a documentation DVD that contains various server documents to help you use and maintain the server Meanwhile your server comes with a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD that provides a convenient solution for configuring the server and installing an operating system The Lenovo Limited Warranty LLW contains the warranty terms that apply to the product you purchased from Lenovo Read the LLW on the documentation DVD that comes with your server A printable generic version of the latest LLW also is available in more than 30 languages at http Awww lenovo com warranty
161. te The most up to date device drivers for various server models are always available for download on the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com drivers Configuring RAID This topic provides information about RAID and the utility programs that are available for you to configure RAID This topic contains the following items e About RAID on page 47 e RAID for your server on page 48 e Configuring the system BIOS to enable onboard SATA RAID functionality on page 49 e Configuring the advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID on page 50 About RAID RAID an acronym for Redundant Array of Independent Disks is a technology that provides increased storage functions and reliability through redundancy This is achieved by combining multiple hard disk drives into a logical unit where data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways called RAID levels When a group of independent physical hard disk drives are set up to use RAID technology they are in a RAID array This array distributes data across multiple hard disk drives but the array appears to the host server as one single storage unit Creating and using RAID arrays provides high performance such as the expedited I O performance because several drives can be accessed simultaneously RAID drive groups also improve data storage reliability and fault tolerance compared to single drive storage systems Data loss resulting from a drive failure can be pre
162. te measures German Class A compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis Hinweis f r Ger te der Klasse A EU Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Vertr glichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG fr her 89 336 EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit in den EU Mitgliedsstaaten und h lt die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein Um dieses sicherzustellen sind die Ger te wie in den Handb chern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren d rfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden Lenovo bernimmt keine Verantwortung f r die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo ver ndert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der Lenovo gesteckt eingebaut werden Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Betriebsmittein Dieses Produkt entspricht dem Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG fr her Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Ger ten Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG fr her 89 336 EWG in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG vom 20 Juli 2007 fr her Gesetz ber die elektromagnetis
163. tes This menu provides information about the RAID controllers operating systems and server configurations supported by the version of the program you are using e User Guide This menu provides information about the features of the program and instructions on how to use the program e Hardware list This menu displays a list of hardware devices detected by the program e Configure RAID This menu guides you to configure RAID or view the current RAID configuration and make changes if needed e Install operating system This menu displays a series of choices and prompts to collect information required for operating system installation prepares the hard disk drive for installation and then initiates the installation process using your operating system installation disc e Download drivers This menu helps you download the required device drivers from the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to a removable storage device so that you can easily get the drivers for server configuration when you need them Note The most up to date device drivers for various server models are always available for download on the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com drivers e About This menu provides the version information and legal notices Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on a Windows operating system You can run the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD on a Windows operating system with the Internet Explorer 6 0 Web browser or a later ver
164. tes to a server ensure that your server can restart successfully without encountering hardware problems 1 Go to http www lenovo com drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the Firmware Updater program 2 Download the ISO image for the Firmware Updater program and the TXT file that contains the installation instructions 3 Use any CD or DVD burning software to create a bootable disc with the ISO image 4 Print the TXT file and follow the instructions to use the Firmware Updater program to update your system firmware 52 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install remove or replace hardware for your server This chapter contains the following items e Guidelines on page 53 e Removing the server cover on page 55 e Installing removing or replacing hardware on page 56 e Completing the parts replacement on page 106 For a list of ThinkServer options go to http www lenovo com thinkserver Guidelines This topic provides some guidelines that you should read and understand before using your server Precautions Before using the server ensure that you read and understand the following precautions e Before using the product ensure that you read and understand the multilingual safety instructions and the Lenovo Limited Warranty LLW on the docum
165. the server cover See Removing the server cover on page 55 4 Locate the Ethernet card in your server See Server components on page 17 Remove the riser card assembly and lay it on a flat clean and static protective surface See Replacing the riser card assembly on page 75 6 Disconnect the Ethernet card ID LED cable from the Ethernet card 78 Remove the two screws that secure the Ethernet card to the riser card assembly Then grasp the Ethernet card by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCI Express card slot f F Figure 49 Removing the Ethernet card Touch the static protective package that contains the new Ethernet card to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server Then take the new Ethernet card out of the package Note Carefully handle the Ethernet card by its edges Carefully press the new Ethernet card straight into the Ethernet card slot on the riser card assembly until the new Ethernet card is seated securely Figure 50 Installing the new Ethernet card ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 10 Align the two screw holes in the new Ethernet card with the corresponding holes in the riser card assembly Then install the two screws to secure the new Ethernet card t Figure 51 Installing the screws to secure the new Ethernet card 11 Connect the Ethernet card ID LED cable to the new Ethernet card Route the Ethernet card
166. tially tighten screw then firmly tighten screw Ef and then return to screw E and firmly tighten it Do not over tighten the screws O O H da ae 4 G d H HE F 3 El C E fy IE K N fe 0 3 IV uo G Figure 70 Installing the screws to secure the heat sink 11 Reinstall the fan duct See Removing and reinstalling the fan duct on page 57 12 If you are instructed to return the old heat sink follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping What to do next e To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section e To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 106 Replacing the microprocessor Attention Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Safety information on page iii and Guidelines on page 53 96 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION AA The heat sink
167. ting a startup device If your server does not start up from a desired device such as the disc or hard disk drive as expected do one of the following to select the startup device you want Note Not all discs hard disk drives or other removable devices are bootable e To select a temporary startup device do the following Note Selecting a startup device using the following method does not permanently change the startup sequence 42 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 Turn on or restart your server 2 When you see the logo screen press F12 to display the boot menu The boot device selection window opens 3 In the boot device selection window use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard to switch between the selections Press Enter to select the device of your choice Then the server will start up from the selected device e To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 37 2 On the Startup menu follow the instructions on the screen to set the startup device depending on your needs You also can set the boot priority for various devices See Startup menu on page 40 3 Press F10 to save settings and exit the Setup Utility program The server will follow the startup device sequence you have set each time you turn on the server Exiting the Setup Utility program
168. ts 3 0 See RAID card on page 21 Figure 19 Connecting the mini SAS connector to the RAID card 2 Connect the SAS hard disk drive LED cable to the hard disk drive activity LED connector on the RAID card if supported 3 Install the RAID card to the riser card assembly See Installing the RAID card on page 62 4 Connect the other end of the SAS hard disk drive LED cable to the hard disk drive LED connector on the system board See System board components on page 32 5 Do the following to connect the hard disk drives a Connect the SATA combo connector 0 of the mini SAS to 3 5 inch SAS combo cable to the hard disk drive 0 b E Connect the power connector of the mini SAS to 3 5 inch SAS combo cable to the 4 pin power connector which is near the memory modules on the system board c E Connect the SATA combo connector 1 of the mini SAS to 3 5 inch SAS combo cable to the hard disk drive 1 d E Connect the other power connector of the mini SAS to 3 5 inch SAS combo cable to the other available 4 pin power connector on the system board For more information see System board components on page 32 Figure 20 Connecting the mini SAS to 3 5 inch SAS combo cable to the hard disk drives 28 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual 6 If you have a slim optical drive install the slim optical drive bracket and then install the slim optical drive See Removing and reinstalling the sl
169. u Setup Utility program 39 power status LED 13 power supply features 8 power supply assembly replacing 80 precautions guidelines 53 R rack handles reinstalling 57 removing 57 RAID configuring 47 for your server 48 introduction 47 RAID card installing 62 locations 21 removing 65 RAID configuration utilities software 11 rear view of the server locations 14 reinstalling fan duct 57 rack handles 57 reliability availability and serviceability features 9 removing DIMM 61 fan duct 57 hardware 53 memory module 61 optical drive 74 rack handles 57 RAID card 65 server cover 55 TR 500 Key 67 TR 700 Battery 70 replacing 130 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual coin cell battery 99 Ethernet card 77 Ethernet card ID LED cable 79 front panel board 90 hard disk drive 84 87 hardware 53 heat sink 94 microprocessor 96 power supply assembly 80 riser card assembly 75 slim optical drive bracket 82 system board 101 system fan 92 riser card assembly replacing 75 road map server setup 5 S Security menu Setup Utility program 39 server components locations 17 server configuration updating 108 server cover installing 106 removing 55 server documentation 2 server package 7 server setup roadmap 5 service getting 117 setting changing deleting password 42 Setup Utility program exiting 43 interface 37 password 41 starting 37 TPM 42 using 37 slim optical drive installing 71 s
170. vented by reconstructing missing data from the remaining drives The following list describes some of the most commonly used RAID levels e RAID 0 block level striping without parity or mirroring Simple stripe sets are normally referred to as RAID 0 RAID O uses striping to provide high data throughput especially for large files in an environment that does not require fault tolerance RAID 0 has no redundancy and it provides improved performance and additional storage without fault tolerance Any drive failure destroys the array and the likelihood of failure increases with more drives in the array RAID 0 does not implement error checking so any error is uncorrectable More drives in the array means higher bandwidth but greater risk of data loss RAID O requires a minimum number of two hard disk drives Chapter 5 Configuring the server 47 e RAID 1 mirroring without parity or striping RAID 1 uses mirroring so that data written to one drive is simultaneously written to another drive This is good for small databases or other applications that require small capacity but complete data redundancy RAID 1 provides fault tolerance from disk errors or failures and continues to operate as long as at least one drive in the mirrored set is functioning With appropriate operating system support there can be increased read performance and only a minimal write performance reduction RAID 1 requires a minimum number of two hard disk drives e RAID
171. ver EasyStartup program cannot start the 1 Ensure that the operating system medium is operating system medium supported by the ThinkServer EasyStartup program version your are using For a list of supported operating systems refer to the user guide and compatibility notes for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program through the program main interface See Starting the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on page 45 2 Verify if the optical drive or the disc has problems See Optical drive problems on page 112 Optical drive problems Follow the suggested actions for the corresponding symptom in the order in which they are listed until the problem is solved If none of these actions solve the problem see Troubleshooting procedure on page 111 for the subsequent steps you should check after using the information in this topic If the problem still cannot be solved seek technical assistance See Chapter 8 Getting information help and service on page 117 Notes 112 _ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual e If you are instructed to remove install or replace any CRUs refer to the related procedure in Chapter 6 Installing removing or replacing hardware on page 53 e Ifaan action step is preceded by Trained service technician only this action step is reserved for a trained service technician and must be performed only by a trained service technician e EEE The internal optical d
172. ver checks devices to find a boot record The server starts from the first boot record that it finds For example you can define a startup sequence that checks a disc in the optical drive then checks the hard disk drive and then checks a network device For information about setting the startup sequence or selecting a startup device see Selecting a startup device on page 42 The Startup menu contains various configuration submenus and items For each submenu and item press Enter to show selectable options and select a desired option by using the up and down arrow keys or type desired values from the keyboard Some items are displayed on the menu only if the server supports the corresponding features The Startup menu contains the following submenus e Primary Boot Sequence This sequence is used when the system is powered up normally e Automatic Boot Sequence This sequence is used when a communication device wakes up the system e Error Boot Sequence This sequence is used when an error occurs The Startup menu contains the following items e CSM If you select Enabled you can install a non UEFI operating system If you select Disabled you can install a UEFI operating system e Boot Mode Choose the boot policy e Boot Priority Set the boot priority of operating systems e Options Keys Display If you select Enabled the option keys will be displayed on the logo screen If you select Disabled the option keys will not be displa
173. ware RAID 5 is not available without the TR 500 Key you might need to reconfigure RAID for your server Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server for information about how to configure the hardware RAID Installing or removing the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the ThinkServer RAID 700 Battery hereinafter referred to as the TR 700 Battery The TR 700 Battery protects the integrity of the cached data on the ThinkServer RAID 700 Adapter by providing backup power up to 72 hours in the case of a complete ac power failure or a brief power outage It has built in functionality to charge the battery pack automatically and to communicate battery status information such as voltage temperature and current to your server It also provides an inexpensive alternative to using an uninterruptible power supply and a second level of fault tolerance when used with an uninterruptible power supply The temperature of the TR 700 Battery is generally 15 20 C 59 68 F higher than the ambient temperature during fast charge Therefore to complete a recharge cycle the ambient temperature should be lower 68 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual than 55 C 131 F If the ambient temperature exceeds 55 C 131 F the recharge cycle will terminate prematurely thus preventing the TR 700 Battery from reaching a fully charged
174. ween your feet Use a slow lifting force Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy object To avoid straining the muscles in your back lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles e Ensure that you have enough properly grounded electrical outlets for the server monitor and other devices e Back up all important data before you make changes to drives e Have a small flat blade screwdriver available Copyright Lenovo 2014 53 e To view the LEDs on the system board and internal components leave the server connected to power e When you are finished working on the server reinstall all safety shields guards labels and ground wires Handling static sensitive devices Attention Do not open the static protective package that contains the new part until the defective part has been removed from the server and you are ready to install the new part Static electricity although harmless to you can seriously damage server components and parts Any server part containing transistors or integrated circuits ICs should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine the part the work mat and the person handling the part are all at the same charge Notes e Use product specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here e Ensure that th
175. yed on the logo screen e Options Keys Display Style This item controls the option keys display style when you select Enabled for the Option Keys Display item If you select Legacy the message Press F1 to enter Setup F12 to display Boot Menu will be displayed on the logo screen If you select Normal the message To interrupt normal startup press Enter will be displayed on the logo screen Exit menu After you finish viewing or changing settings in the Setup Utility program you can choose a desired action from the Exit menu to save changes discard changes or load default values and exit the program Press Enter to select the item on the Exit menu and then select Yes when prompted to confirm the action For information about exiting the Setup Utility program see Exiting the Setup Utility program on page 43 40 ThinkServer RS140 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual The Exit menu contains the following items e Save Changes and Exit Save changes and exit the Setup Utility program e Discard Changes and Exit Discard changes load previous values and then exit the Setup Utility program e Load Optimal Defaults Restore the user default values for all the items e OS Optimized Defaults Select Enabled to meet the Microsoft Windows 8 certification requirement The settings for the CSM support boot mode boot priority secure boot and security RollBack prevention will be affected Setting the system

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