Chapter 2: Configuring and setting up management tools Upgrading the System Chapter 3: Useful Features The detail of system BIOS settings, SAS Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER Other manuals The detail of NEC ESMPRO, BMC Configuration, and other features. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
2.1 Installing/Removing the front bezel .................... 40 2.2 Rack............................41 2.2.1 Installing Rack ........................ 41 2.2.2 Installing the server to the rack ..................43 2.2.3 Removing the device from the rack ................51 2.3 Tower Conversion Kit ......................... 52 Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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4.2 Usage of EXPRESSBUILDER ....................75 5. Installing Software Components ........................76 6. Turning off the Server ............................. 77 Chapter 4 Appendix ............................78 1. Specifications ..............................79 2. Glossary ................................. 81 3. Revision Record ............................. 82 Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Term indicating a degree of danger attention WARNING Use only the specified outlet Use a grounded outlet with the specified voltage. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a power leak. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
This server is equipped with the following drive. This drive is referred to as optical disk drive in this document. DVD Super MULTI drive Hard disk drive Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drive described in this document refers to both of the following. Hard disk drive (HDD) Solid state drive (SSD) Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
VMware ESXi or ESXi VMware ESXi 6.7 Update1 POST POST described in this document refers to the following. Power On Self-Test BMC described in this document refers to the following. Baseboard Management Controller Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Trademarks Trademarks EXPRESSSCOPE and GeminiEngine is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation in Japan. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Serve are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States.
THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. OpenSSL OpenSSL License ------- Copyright (c) 1998-2011 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
2. This document is subject to change at any time without notice. 3. Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation. 4. If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this document, contact your sales representative.
Warning labels are attached on or near the components. This label is either attached or printed on the component. Do not remove or black out this label and keep it clean. If no label is attached or printed on the server, contact your sales representative. Front view Rear view Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Warnings and Additions to This Product and Document Internal CPU/IO module Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
When disconnecting power cord from the outlet, wait at least 30 seconds before connecting the power cord again. For stable operation, it is recommended to restart the OS after the system has been duplexed. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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CPU/IO module 1 first, and then CPU/IO module 0, at least 15 seconds later. When you power off the server, "Power ON" may be displayed on the following screen of NEC ESMPRO Manager. [Remote Control]tab – [Remote Power Control] – [System Power Status] ―...
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Keeping your equipment clean is important not only for the appearance but also for functional and safety reasons. A dusty monitor makes it difficult to see the display contents, so clean it regularly. Take rest breaks When you feel tired, take a break. Light exercise is also recommended. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
This chapter introduces the features of this server and the name of each part. 1. Preface 2. Accessories Describes the server's accessories. 3. Features Describes the server’s features and the system management. 4. Names and Functions of Components Describes the name of each part contained in this server. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Chapter 1 General Description 1. Preface Preface Welcome to the NEC Express5800 Series product. This server is a "fault-tolerant (ft)" server focusing on "high reliability" in terms of fault-tolerance, in addition to "high performance", "scalability", and "general versatility" provided by Express5800 series.
User's Guide (this document)/Installation Guide/Maintenance Guide/Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices Software CD/DVD (differs in product models) Make sure you have all accessories and inspect them. If an accessory is missing or damaged, contact your sales representative. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
The security lock that comes with Front Bezel Management Utilities NEC ESMPRO System BIOS firmware management feature (NEC ExpressUpdate for Windows) Remote management feature (EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3) Hard disk drive monitoring Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Express5800/R310g-E4: up to 256GB Express5800/R320g-E4, R320g-M4: up to 640GB Can upgrade to multi-processor system with up to two processors Express5800/R310g-E4: up to one processor Express5800/R320g-E4, R320g-M4: up to two processors Expansion Bay (for 2.5-inch hard disk drives): 8 slots ...
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BIOS Setup utility (SETUP) Maintenance features Off-line Tools Memory dump feature using DUMP Switch Feature to back up and restore BIOS/BMC configuration information *1. USB3.0 may be unsupported depending on your operating system. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
This server is installed on the system as a server management solution. NEC ESMPRO, a GUI-based management tool, allows you to monitor, view, and configure the server. This tool also supports both local and remote management of the server.
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Express Report Service, for management of this server. It is recommended that Express Report Service be used also to cope with system failures quickly. Ask your sales representative for details. In-service repairing You can repair or replace a failed module even if the server is operating. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
3. Features Management Features NEC ESMPRO Agent enables you to collectively manage the state of your systems. You can also monitor the server states from a management PC on network where NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed. The features available on this server are as shown in the table below.
3. Features Firmware and Software Version Management for Windows Use of NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ExpressUpdate Agent can manage or update versions of firmware and software easily. This feature easily updates the update packages downloaded from NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Green: operating under duplex condition Off: not in duplex condition (4) System ID LED Identifies the system to maintain. Blue: UID switch was pressed. Blinking in blue: The software command was sent from remote terminal. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
The names of each part are the same as CPU/IO module 0. (14) EXPRESSSCOPE Indicates the status of CPU/IO modules. Lights or flashes green or amber. (15) Pull-out Tab Shows the product number and serial number of the server. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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(8)-2 COM2 not available (9) Monitor connector Connects to a display. (10) USB connector Connects to the device supporting USB interface. (2 ports) (option) Ports to connect backup devices (internal / external RDX) supported by NEC Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components External View (1) Front bezel The cover to protect devices in the front. (2) LEDs For more information, see Chapter 1 (4.8 LEDs). Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Lights while accessing the loaded optical disk. (2) Tray eject button Ejects the tray. (3) Emergency hole If the tray eject button fails to eject tray, insert a metal pin into this hole to forcibly eject the tray. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components CPU/IO Module R310g-E4, R320g-E4 model (without top cover) R320g-M4 model (without top cover) PCI riser card Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Mounted below the heat sink. Processor #1 is standard installation. Processor #2 is optional. (4) DIMM Option (5) CPU/IO board (6) PCI Riser card (R320g-M4 model only) (7) Power unit (8) Internal USB cable Option Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Maintenance Guide (VMware). (8) Connector for PCIe card (8)-1 PCI slot #1 (8)-2 PCI slot #2 (9) 1G LAN connector (9)-1 LAN1 (9)-2 LAN2 (10) 10G LAN connector (10)-1 LAN1 (R320g-M4 model only) (10)-2 LAN2 Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components (11) Connector for PCI riser card (R320g-M4 model only) (12) Management LAN connector (13) Internal USB cable connector Internal USB cable is optional. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Optical DISK ACCESS LED SAFE TO PULL LED PRIMARY LED EXPRESSSCOPE <Rear View> Power unit LED 1G LAN connector Management LAN connector SPEED LED 10G LAN connector Module ID LED LINK/ACT LED (R320g-M4 model only) Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
This chapter describes preparations for using this server. 1.Installing Internal Optional Devices Describes how to install or remove optional devices. 2.Installation and Connection Describes how to place the server in a suitable location and connect some cables. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
NEC. Use only the devices and cables provided by NEC. You will be charged to repair damages, malfunctions, and failures caused by the use of any devices or cables not specified for use with this server even within the warranty period.
3. Slide the bezel right a little to take the hook off the frame and remove the bezel. Installation 1. Engage the left hook with the server’s frame. 2. Push the right side of the frame to mount it. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Do not pull out the CPU/IO module from the rack when the rack is unstable. Do not provide the wiring for the server to exceed the rating of the power supply. Do not use the server in the environment where corrosive gas is generated. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Place near equipment that generates power noise (such as contact spark at power-on/power-off of commercial power supply through a relay) Environment where operation of the server is not guaranteed (such as power supply, ambient temperature, and/or humidity) See Chapter 4 Appendix (1. Specifications) for details. Tips Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Review airflow in the rack and room and take sufficient measures so that the internal temperature will not exceed the operational temperature during operation. Air enters the server from the front and exits from the rear. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Note To keep balance, install the server as low as you can on the rack. Imprinted mark (2 imprinted marks for 5Us) (Height for installing this server) Imprinted mark Position to install a cage nut Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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3. Attach two cage nuts symmetrically into the second square holes from the bottom of chassis. 4U (Top of chassis) 4U (Bottom of chassis) Cage nuts Attached to the second holes from the bottom of chassis Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Outside of the rack Inside of the rack 4. Remove two CPU/IO modules from the chassis. Remove the module while lowering the lock lever. Tips 5. Loosen the screw, and remove the DVD drive unit from the chassis. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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8. Temporarily tighten flat head screws attached to the server to the four places at the top and the bottom on front, and back sides (total: 8) from the rear of the rack. Flat head screws Flat head screws Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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10. Tighten tightly the four pan head screws on the rear side and the eight flat head screws on the side panels. Pan head screw on rear Pan head screw on side panel Pan head screw on side panel Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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12. Mount the DVD drive unit removed in Step 5, and secure it with screws. 13. Mount the CPU/IO module 0 removed in Step 4. 14. Raise the lock levers on the left and right sides. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 15. Fasten the levers on the left and right sides with screws. 16. Mount the CPU/IO module 1 in the same way as described in Steps 13 through 15. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
CPU/IO module. 5. Hold firmly the server and remove it from the rack. To remove the mechanical component of the rack, see Chapter 2 (2.2.2 Installing the server Tips to the rack). Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Do not use the server while the lock of caster is released. Do not provide the wiring for the server to exceed the rating of the power supply. Do not use the server in the environment where corrosive gas is generated. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Do not hold the tower conversion kit by its front door to lift it. The front door may be disengaged and damage the device. After placing the tower conversion kit, lock its two rear wheels out of four. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Do not install the CPU/IO module while the lock of caster is released. Do not get your fingers caught. 1. Open the front door of the tower conversion kit. Note If the door is locked, use the provided security key to unlock. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Tower conversion kit (on the front top) Tower conversion kit (on the front bottom) 3. Remove one screw from the AC lock bracket on the rear of the tower conversion kit. AC lock bracket 4. Remove the AC lock bracket. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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6. Remove the DVD drive unit from the chassis. 7. Remove the rack mount bracket (handle) from the front of chassis. Important You cannot close the door with the handle being mounted. Keep the removed handle and screws for future use. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Push the chassis to the end of tower conversion kit. 9. Fix the chassis to the tower conversion kit with the provided four pan head screws (two for the top side and two for the bottom side). Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Tower conversion kit (on the rear top) Tower conversion kit (on the rear bottom) 11. Mount the AC lock bracket and secure it with one screw. 12. Insert the DVD drive unit to the chassis and secure it with a screw. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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13. Slowly and carefully insert the CPU/IO module 0 into the chassis. 14. Close the levers on the top and the bottom, and then secure the CPU/IO module with screws. 15. Install the CPU/IO module 1 to the chassis with the same procedures. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes. Use only the specified power cord. Do not connect or disconnect the interface cable while the power cord is plugged in the outlet. Use only the specified interface cable Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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USB devices supported by the server are Flash FDD, keyboard (including a mouse), and Server Switch Unit (SSU) designated by NEC. Connecting USB devices other than the above will cause malfunctions and failures. ...
[Server] - [Power Control Configuration] - [AC-LINK] Select Power On to perform automatic operations by using the UPS. See the following for details. Chapter 3 (2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP)). Chapter 3 (1. System BIOS) in Maintenance Guide Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Describes how to use EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3. 4. EXPRESSBUILDER Describes how to use EXPRESSBUILDER. 5. Installing Software Components Describes how to install an operating system and bundled software. 6. Turning off the Server Describes how to turn off the server. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
2. Power on the display unit and other peripherals connected to the server. If the power code is connected to a power controller (such as UPS), ensure that the Note controller is powered on. 3. Remove the front bezel. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Chapter 3 (1.1 POST). After a while, the logo will appear on the screen. Do not connect or disconnect USB device while POST is running. Important Do not power off the server while POST is running. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Runs Offline Tools. For details, see Chapter 1 (12. Offline Tools) in Maintenance Guide (Windows) or Chapter 1 (11. Offline Tools) in Maintenance Guide (VMware). <F12> key: Starts from network. 4. The OS starts when POST is completed. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
The unused letter is assigned to the drive in the order of D to Z. If you want to set the fixed drive letter to the optical disk drive, specify the letter which is not assigned in the order of D to Z after setting the hard disk drive letter. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
To restore the default value, choose Save & Exit Load Setup Defaults. Tips Some values are different from the factory settings. Values of ISCSI Configuration submenu of Advanced menu and UEFI Driver Configuration submenu do not return to default values. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
If you choose Yes, SETUP closes without saving the changes. Quit without saving? [Yes] <F1> key Displays help information. Press <Esc> key to go back to the original screen. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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Configuration submenu do not return to default values. <F4> key Displays the following window. If you choose Yes, the changes are saved and SETUP closes. After closing, the server restarts automatically. Save configuration and exit? [Yes] Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Configuration AC-LINK Last using POWER switch, leave it OFF even when UPS State supplies power. Server Power Control Keep the power OFF even Configuration AC-LINK Stay off when UPS supplies power. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Note EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 is implemented on both CPU/IO modules (module 0 and 1) and configuration is required on both modules. (Namely, different IP addresses for CPU/IO module 0 and 1 need to be set.) Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
2. Press the <F4> key to launch Off-line TOOL while the message is displayed. 3. Select your keyboard type on keyboard selection screen. 4. When the Off-line TOOL MENU appears, select BMC Configuration, BMC Configuration, Network: CPU/IO module 0/1, and then IPv4 Property or IPv6 Property. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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6. Connect the LAN cable to the management LAN connector in order to connect to the network. Access EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 by using a web browser of management PC according to the settings in Step 5. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
To use this feature, choose OS installation in Boot Selection Menu. (Windows reinstallation) Bundled software Stores NEC ESMPRO, BMC Configuration, and other bundled software. Maintenance Diagnoses the server. To use this feature, choose Tool menu in Boot Selection Menu.
The Module POWER LED on each CPU/IO module will be blinking while AC power is supplied. 3. Power off all peripheral devices. Hibernate feature of Windows Server cannot be used. Do not set Hibernate at Windows Tips shutdown. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
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NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 Appendix 1. Specifications Describes specifications of the server. 2. Glossary Describes glossaries of this document. 3. Revision Record Describes revision history of this document. Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...
Operating: 10 to 40°C / 20 to 80%, Temperature/Humidity Storage: –10 to 55°C / 20 to 80% (No condensation either when operating or when stored) EXPRESSBUILDER(NEC ESMPRO Manager (Windows), NEC ESMPRO Agent (Windows), Accessories User's Guide, Installation Guide, Maintenance Guide, Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices, Slide...
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Operating: 10 to 40°C / 20 to 80%, Temperature/Humidity Storage: –10 to 55°C / 20 to 80% (No condensation either when operating or when stored) EXPRESSBUILDER(NEC ESMPRO Manager (Windows), NEC ESMPRO Agent (Windows), Accessories User's Guide, Installation Guide, Maintenance Guide, Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices,...
Standard software for the server management. This consists of several applications for managing or monitoring. NEC ESMPRO Agent Software for monitoring the server. This works with NEC ESMPRO Manager and resides as the OS service. NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension Software for performing the scheduled operations. This works with NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Chapter 4 Appendix 3. Revision Record Revision Record Document Number Date Issued Description 30.104.01-101.01 February 2019 Newly created 30.104.01-101.02 July 2019 Added the description about VMware Express5800/R310g-E4, R320g-E4, R320g-M4 User's Guide...