Lenovo 6437 Laptop User Manual


 
What your server offers
The server uses the following features and technologies:
v Baseboard management controller
The baseboard management controller provides basic service-processor
environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a
threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller
lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem. Critical errors are also included in
the error log.
Note:
In messages and documentation, the term service processor refers to the
baseboard management controller or the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine.
v EasyManage software
ThinkServer EasyManage software helps you maintain high performance while
limiting downtime. Through a single console you can monitor and configure alerts
for security and performance, perform hardware failure prediction, deploy
operating systems and software, and monitor software licenses. You can
download and install the EasyManage software from the Lenovo Support Web
site (http://www.lenovo.com/support). For installation instructions, refer to the
RS110 Installation Guide .
v Large system-memory capacity
The server supports up to 8 GB of system memory. The memory controller
supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard PC2-5300,
667 MHz, ECC, double-data-rate (DDR) II unbuffered synchronous dynamic
random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
v PC-Doctor diagnostic CD
PC-Doctor is a diagnostic program that helps you perform various tests on your
system to help identify hardware-related problems. For additional information
about the PC-Doctor program, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual . If this
CD did not come with the server, complete the following steps to download it.
Note:
Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual
procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select
Servers and Storage from the Select your product list.
3. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS110, and click Continue.
4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.
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Lenovo EasyStartup DVD
The EasyStartup DVD that comes with the server provides programs to help you
set up the server and install a Windows operating system. The EasyStartup
program detects installed optional hardware devices and provides the correct
configuration programs and device drivers. For more information about the
EasyStartup DVD, see the RS110 Installation Guide .
v Integrated network support
The server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit controllers, which
support connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more
information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 46.
v Large data-storage capacity
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