Intel® Entry Server Board SE7210TP1-E
User Guide
Order Number: C49109-002
Preface
Preface
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel® Entry Server Board SE7210TP1-E.
This manual is written for system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading,
and repairing this server board. This document provides a brief overview of the features of the
board/chassis, a list of accessories or other components you may need, troubleshooting information,
and instructions on how to add and replace components on the Intel Entry Server Board
SE7210TP1-E. For the latest version of this manual, refer to
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Server Board SE7210TP1-E. In this chapter, you will
find a list of the server board features, photos of the product, and product diagrams to help you
identify components and their locations.
Chapter 2 provides instructions on adding and replacing components. Use this chapter for step-by-
step instructions and diagrams for installing or replacing components such as the memory,
processor, the battery, and other components.
Chapter 3 provides instructions on using the utilities that are shipped with the board or that may be
required to update the system. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS Setup screens, how
to perform a BIOS update, and how to reset the password or CMOS. Information about the specific
BIOS settings and screens is available in the Technical Product Specification. See “Additional
Chapter 4 provides troubleshooting information. In this chapter, you will find BIOS error messages
and POST code messages. You will also find suggestions for performing troubleshooting activities
to identify the source of a problem.
Product Accessories
This server board is compatible with the following Intel® Server Chassis:
SC5200 BRP
SC5250-E
You may need or want to purchase one or more of the following accessory items for your server:
Processor, memory DIMMs, hard drive, floppy drive, CDROM or DVDROM drive, RAID
controller, operating system.
For information about which accessories, memory, processors, and third-party hardware have been
tested and can be used with your board, and for ordering information for Intel products, see
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Additional Information and Software
If you need more information about this product or information about the accessories that can be
used with this server board, go to this link to find the information below:
In-depth technical information about this product, including BIOS settings and chipset
information in the Intel® Server Board SE7210TP1-E Technical Product Specification.
The latest product information
Accessories or other Intel® server products
Hardware (peripheral boards, adapter cards) and operating systems that have been tested with
this product
Chassis that have been tested with this product
Processors that have been tested with this product
DIMMs that have been tested with this product
Power budget for this product
Software to manage your Intel Server
Diagnostics testing software
Firmware and BIOS updates
System drivers
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Safety Information
Safety Information
Before working with your server product, whether you are using this guide or any other
resource as a reference, pay close attention to the safety instructions.
Emissions Disclaimer
To ensure EMC compliance with your local regional rules and regulations, the final configuration
of your end system product may require additional EMC compliance testing. For more information
please contact your local Intel Representative.
See “Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.” for product Safety and EMC regulatory compliance
information. This is an FCC Class A device. Integration of it into a Class B chassis does not result
in a Class B device.
Intended Uses
This product was evaluated for use in servers that will be installed in offices, computer rooms, and
similar locations. Other uses require further evaluation.
EMC Testing
Before computer integration, make sure that the chassis, power supply, and other modules have
passed EMC testing using a server board with a microprocessor from the same family (or higher)
and operating at the same (or higher) speed as the microprocessor used on this server board.
Warnings
System power on/off: The power button DOES NOT turn off the system
AC power. To remove power from system, you must unplug the AC power
cord from the wall outlet. Make sure the AC power cord is unplugged before
you open the chassis, add, or remove any components.
Hazardous conditions, devices and cables: Hazardous electrical
conditions may be present on power, telephone, and communication cables.
Turn off the server and disconnect the power cord, telecommunications
systems, networks, and modems attached to the server before opening it.
Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage can result.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: ESD can
damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. We recommend that you
perform all procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation. If one is
not available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist
strap attached to chassis ground any unpainted metal surface on your
server when handling parts.
ESD and handling boards: Always handle boards carefully. They can
be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold boards only by their edges. After
removing a board from its protective wrapper or from the server, place the
board component side up on a grounded, static free surface. Use a
conductive foam pad if available but not the board wrapper. Do not slide
board over any surface.
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Safety Information
Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a small plastic encased
conductor that slips over two jumper pins. Some jumpers have a small tab on
top that you can grip with your fingertips or with a pair of fine needle nosed
pliers. If your jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when using needle
nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper; grip the narrow sides of the
jumper with the pliers, never the wide sides. Gripping the wide sides can
damage the contacts inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with
the function controlled by that jumper. Take care to grip with, but not
squeeze, the pliers or other tool you use to remove a jumper, or you may
bend or break the stake pins on the board.
Safety Cautions
Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the instructions.
See also Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information on the Resource CD and/or at
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warn- und Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor Sie eine
der Anweisungen ausführen. Beachten Sie hierzu auch die Sicherheitshinweise zu Intel-
Serverplatinen und -Servergehäusen auf der Ressourcen-CD oder unter
重要安全指导
在执行任何指令之前,请阅读本文档中的所有注意事项及安全声明。参见 Resource
服务器主板与服务器机箱安全信息》)。
Consignes de sécurité
Lisez attention toutes les consignes de sécurité et les mises en garde indiquées dans ce document
avant de suivre toute instruction. Consultez Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety
Information sur le CD Resource CD ou bien rendez-vous sur le site
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes
Lea todas las declaraciones de seguridad y precaución de este documento antes de realizar
cualquiera de las instrucciones. Vea Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information en
el CD Resource y/o en http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-E.
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Contents
Warnings ......................................................................................................... v
1 Server Board Features................................................................................. 11
Server Board Connector and Component Locations ............................................................13
Internal Component Connections..........................................................................................14
Configuration Jumpers..........................................................................................................15
Back Panel Connectors.........................................................................................................16
Hardware Requirements .......................................................................................................17
Before You Begin..................................................................................................................19
Tools and Supplies Needed..................................................................................................19
Installing and Removing Memory..........................................................................................19
Installing DIMMs...........................................................................................................19
Removing DIMMs.........................................................................................................20
Installing or Replacing the Processor....................................................................................21
Installing the Processor................................................................................................21
Removing the Processor..............................................................................................24
Installing a PCI Card .............................................................................................................24
Replacing the Backup Battery......................................................................................24
3 Server Utilities .............................................................................................. 27
BIOS Setup ...........................................................................................................................27
Upgrading the BIOS..............................................................................................................28
Preparing for the Upgrade............................................................................................28
Upgrading the BIOS .....................................................................................................29
Changing the BIOS Language .....................................................................................30
Recovering the BIOS ............................................................................................................30
Manually Recovering the BIOS ....................................................................................30
Clearing the Password..........................................................................................................31
Clearing the CMOS...............................................................................................................31
4 Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 32
Resetting the System............................................................................................................32
Problems following Initial System Installation .......................................................................32
First Steps Checklist.....................................................................................................32
Hardware Diagnostic Testing................................................................................................33
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights........................................................33
Confirming Loading of the Operating System ..............................................................34
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ............................................................................34
Power Light Does Not Light..........................................................................................34
No Characters Appear on Screen ................................................................................35
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect...........................................................................35
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly.............................................................36
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light.................................................................36
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Cannot Connect to a Server.........................................................................................37
Problems with Network.................................................................................................37
System Boots when Installing PCI Card.......................................................................38
Problems with Newly Installed Application Software....................................................38
Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized................................................................................39
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected..............................................................................39
LED Information ...........................................................................................................40
BIOS Error Messages ...........................................................................................................41
BIOS POST Beep Codes .............................................................................................42
BIOS Recovery Beep Codes........................................................................................42
Product Regulatory Compliance ...........................................................................................44
Product Safety Compliance..........................................................................................44
Product EMC Compliance............................................................................................44
Product Regulatory Compliance Markings...................................................................45
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices..................................................................................45
FCC (USA) ...................................................................................................................45
Industry Canada (ICES-003)........................................................................................46
Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity)........................................................................46
Taiwan Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................46
Korean RRL Compliance..............................................................................................47
Australia / New Zealand ...............................................................................................47
Getting Help....................................................................................................... 48
Intel® Server Issue Report Form....................................................................... 49
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Figures
Figure 1. Intel® Server Board SE7210TP1-E.........................................................................11
Figure 2. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E Layout ..............................................................13
Figure 3. Making Connections to the Server Board ..............................................................14
Figure 4. Configuration Jumper Location..............................................................................15
Figure 5. Back Panel Connectors .........................................................................................16
Figure 6. Installing Memory..................................................................................................20
Figure 7. Installing the Processor in the Processor Socket..................................................21
Figure 8. Attaching the Heat Sink to the Processor .............................................................22
Figure 9. Attaching the Fan Heat Sink Clips to the Processor Socket..................................22
Figure 10. Attaching the Fan Heat Sink Clips to the Processor Socket................................23
Figure 12. Replacing the Battery..........................................................................................25
Tables
Server Board Features ..................................................................................12
Configuration Jumper [J1D1].........................................................................15
NIC LEDs.......................................................................................................16
Keyboard Commands....................................................................................27
BIOS Error Messages....................................................................................41
Beep Codes...................................................................................................42
Product Certification Markings.......................................................................45
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1 Server Board Features
This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Server Board SE7210TP1-E. This chapter
provides a photograph of the product, a list of the server board features, and diagrams showing the
location of important components and connections on the server board. This server board is
available in two options:
The server board SE7210TP1 includes dual-channel Serial ATA, and dual-channel Parallel
ATA support. RAID 0 and 1 support is provided for Serial ATA drives.
The server board SE7210TP1SCSI includes a single channel, Ultra320 SCSI controller:
Adaptec* AIC-7901.
The Server Board SE7210TP1-E is shown in the following picture.
Figure 1. Intel® Server Board SE7210TP1-E
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Table 1 summarizes the major features of the server board.
Table 1.
Feature
Server Board Features
Description
Processors
Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in an mPGA478 package with a
800/533/400 MHz system bus
Four 184-pin DDR SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
Support for up to 4 GB Unbuffered ECC system memory
Support for single-sided or double-sided DIMMs (DDR266/333/400)
Memory
-
To run DDR400 memory at full speed requires an Intel Pentium 4 processor with
800 MHz system bus frequency.
-
To run DDR333 memory at full speed requires an Intel Pentium 4 processor with
533 MHz system bus frequency. DDR333 memory will run at 320 MHz frequency
when using an Intel Pentium 4 processor with system bus frequency of 800 MHz.
-
DDR266 memory may only be used with an Intel Pentium 4 processor with 400
MHz or 533 MHz system bus frequency.
Chipset
Intel® 827210 chipset, consisting of:
Intel® 827210 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Intel® 6300ESB I/O Controller Hub
Intel® 82802AC 8 Megabit Firmware Hub (FWH)
I/O Control
Winbond* W83627HF-AW LPC Bus I/O controller chip
Three external USB 2.0 ports on the back panel with an additional internal
header, which provides support for one additional USB port for front panel
support (four total possible USB 2.0 ports)
Peripheral Interfaces
One serial port and one serial header
Two IDE interfaces with Ultra 33, 66 and 100 DMA mode
Two Serial ATA connectors with support for RAID 0 and 1
One floppy drive interface with support for one drive
PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports
One Intel® 82547EI Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device for 10/100/1000
Mbits/second Ethernet LAN connectivity
LAN
One Intel® 82551QM device for 10/100 Mbits/second Ethernet LAN connectivity
Two independent PCI buses (one 32-bit, 33 MHz, 5 V; one 64-bit, 66 MHz, 5V) with
four bus connectors:
Expansion
Capabilities
Three PCI-X 64-bit PCI slots
One 32-bit PCI slot
Integrated 2D/3D graphics controller: ATI* Rage* XL Video Controller with 8 MB
of SDRAM
Integrated Capabilities
Single channel, Ultra 320 SCSI controller (only available on server board
SE7210TP1SCSI): Adaptec* AIC-7901
Fans
BIOS
Support for up to six system fans and one processor fan
Intel/AMI BIOS with support for:
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
8 megabit symmetrical flash memory
Support for SMBIOS
continued
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Server Board Features (continued)
Power Management
Support for ACPI:
Suspend to RAM (STR)
Wake on USB, PCI, RS-232, PS/2, LAN, and front panel
Intel® Server Management 5.8 support via mini Baseboard Management
Controller (mBMC)
Server Management
Server Board Connector and Component Locations
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U: Hot Swap Backplane Header
V: SCSI LED Header
D: +12 V CPU Power Connector
E: Sys Fan Header 4
F: Processor Socket
W: SATA-A1 Connector
X: SATA-A2 Connector
Y: Sys Fan Header 6
G: DIMM 2B Socket
Z: Sys Fan Header 5
H: DIMM 2A Socket
AA: Jumper Block
I: DIMM 1B Socket
J: DIMM 1A Socket
BB: Chassis Intrusion Header
CC: PCI-X Slot 1, 64/66 RAIDIOS
DD: PCI-X Slot 2, 64/66
EE: PCI-X Slot 3, 64/66
FF: PCI Slot 6, 32/33
GG: NIC 2 (10/100 Mbit)
HH: NIC 1 (1 Gbit)
II: Video Connector
K: Sys Fan Header 1
L: Sys Fan Header 2
M: Front Panel USB Header
N: Aux Power Connector
O: Main Power Connector
P: Secondary IDE Connector
Q: Primary IDE Connector
R: Floppy Connector
S: Battery
JJ: Serial A Connector
KK: Keyboard and Mouse
LL: USB Connectors
Figure 2. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E Layout
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Internal Component Connections
The connections you make depend on the chassis you are installing the board into and the
components you are installing. You may not need to make all of the connections shown in Figure
3.
If your Server Board SE7210TP1-E is installed into the Server Chassis SC5250-E, make sure the
hard drive cage is installed before making your connections. This is necessary because the hard
drive cage contains one of the front system fans.
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A: CPU1 Fan Connector
B: +12V CPU Power Connector
C: System Fan Header 2
D: System Fan Header 1
E: Front USB Header
F: Auxiliary Power Connector
G: Main Power Connector
H: Floppy Connector
K: HDD LED
L: SATA Port A1
M: SATA Port A2
N: System Fan Header 6
O: System Fan Header 5
P: Chassis Intrusion Header
Q: IDE Connectors
R: System Fan Header 4
S: System Fan Header 3
T: Serial B Header
I: Front Panel Connector
J: Hot-swap Backplane Headers
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Configuration Jumpers
J1D1
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Figure 4. Configuration Jumper Location
Configuration Jumper [J1D1]
Table 2.
Jumper Name
CMOS clear
Pins
What happens at system reset…
2-3
If these pins are jumpered, the CMOS settings will be cleared on the next
reset.
These pins should be jumpered on 1-2 for normal operation.
Password Clear 6-7
If these pins are jumpered, administrator and user passwords will be cleared
on the next reset.
These pins should be jumpered on 5-6 for normal operation.
BIOS Flash
11-12
If these pins are jumpered, it is possible to update the BIOS Boot Block code.
Write Protect
These pins should be jumpered on 10-11 for normal operation and for normal
BIOS operational updates.
BIOS Recovery
14-15
If these pins are jumpered, the system will attempt to recover the BIOS by
loading the BIOS code into the flash device from a floppy disk. This jumper is
typically only used when the BIOS has become corrupted.
These pins should be jumpered on 13-14 for normal operation.
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Back Panel Connectors
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A. USB 1, 2, 3
B. Keyboard/mouse
C. Serial port A
D. Video
E. NIC1 (1Gbit)
F. NIC2 (10/100 Mbit)
Figure 5. Back Panel Connectors
The NIC LEDs at the right and left of each NIC provide the following information.
Table 3. NIC LEDs
NIC
LED Color
LED State
Off
Description
NIC2 (10/100 Mbit)
10 Mbps connection (if right LED is on)
100 Mbps connection
Left LED
Solid Green
On
Network connection in place
Transmit/receive activity
No network connection
Network connection in place
Transmit/receive activity
Right LED
Left LED
Blinking Green
Off
NIC1 (Gigabit)
Solid Amber
Blinking Amber
Off
10 Mbps connection (if left LED is on or
blinking)
Right LED
Solid Amber
Solid Green
100 Mbps connection
1000 Mbps connection
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Hardware Requirements
To avoid integration difficulties and possible board damage, your system must meet the
requirements outlined below. For a list of qualified components see the links under “Additional
Processor
A minimum of one 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with 512KB cache support is required. For a
Memory
A minimum of one 128 MB Unbuffered, ECC or non-ECC, DDR266-, DDR333- or DDR400-
compliant, 184-pin DIMMs.
All memory components and DIMMs used with the server board SE7210TP1-E must comply with
the DDR specifications.
For best performance and dual-channel interleave operation, a minimum of two DIMMs must be
installed and the DIMMs must be populated as follows:
DIMM1A and DIMM 1B: Populate these two sockets together first
DIMM 2A and DIMM 2B: Populate these sockets in addition to DIMM 1A and DIMM 2A if
four DIMMs are to be used
When four DIMMs are installed, the system will use dual-channel interleave. For single-
channel memory, a single DIMM can be installed in socket DIMM 1A.
For a complete list of supported memory DIMMs, see the links under “Additional Information and
NOTES
✏
Although the server board architecture allows the user to mix various sizes of
DIMMs between channels, DIMMs must be identical within each bank.
To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory
specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that support the
Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This allows the BIOS to read the
SPD data and program the chipset to accurately configure memory settings
for optimum performance. If non-SPD memory is installed, the BIOS will
attempt to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and
reliability may be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the
determined frequency.
For ECC functionality, all installed DIMMs must be ECC. If both ECC and
non-ECC DIMMs are used, ECC will be disabled and will not function.
Power Supply
A minimum of 450 Watts is required. Your supply must provide a minimum of 1.2 A of 5 V standby
current or the board will not boot.
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2 Server Board Installations and Upgrades
Before You Begin
Before working with your server product, pay close attention to the Safety Information at the
beginning of this manual.
Tools and Supplies Needed
Phillips* (cross head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)
Needle nosed pliers
Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended)
Installing and Removing Memory
The silkscreen on the board for the DIMMs displays DIMM1A, DIMM2A, DIMM1B, and
DIMM2B, starting from the inside of the board. DIMM1A is the socket closest to the processor
socket.
Installing DIMMs
To install DIMMs, follow these steps:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord.
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Figure 6. Installing Memory
5. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the open
position.
6. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package.
7. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch in the bottom edge of the DIMM
with the keys in the socket (see inset in Figure 6).
8. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.
9. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips
snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place.
10. Replace the server’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.
Removing DIMMs
To remove a DIMM, follow these steps:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Remove the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server’s cover.
5. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the socket. The DIMM pops out of the socket.
6. Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an anti-static package.
7. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets.
8. Replace the server’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.
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Installing or Replacing the Processor
NOTES
Use the instructions provided below to install or replace a processor instead
of using the instructions that came with the processor.
CAUTIONS
Processor must be appropriate: You may damage the server board if
ESD and handling processors: Reduce the risk of electrostatic
discharge (ESD) damage to the processor by doing the following: (1) Touch
the metal chassis before touching the processor or server board. Keep part of
your body in contact with the metal chassis to dissipate the static charge
while handling the processor. (2) Avoid moving around unnecessarily.
Installing the Processor
To install a processor, follow these instructions:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this document.
3. Aligning the pins of the processor with the socket, insert the processor into the socket. See
letter B in the figure below
4. Close the handle completely. See letter C.
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Figure 7. Installing the Processor in the Processor Socket
NOTE
✏
The bottom of the heat sink may have thermal interface material (TIM)
already applied. Be careful not to damage the thermal interface material.
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5. If there is no thermal interface material on the bottom of the heat sink, use the enclosed syringe
and apply the thermal interface material to the top of the processor.
6. Place the fan heat sink on top of the processor.
TP00520
Figure 8. Attaching the Heat Sink to the Processor
8. With the levers in their fully opened position, push down firmly to secure the retention
mechanism clips, represented by letter “B” in Figure 9.
A
A
TP00521
Figure 9. Attaching the Fan Heat Sink Clips to the Processor Socket
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9. Firmly push the levers closed. It may be necessary to exert pressure to close the levers. See
TP00522
Figure 10. Attaching the Fan Heat Sink Clips to the Processor Socket
TP00523
Figure 11. Connecting the Processor Fan Cable to the Processor Fan Connector
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Removing the Processor
To remove the processor, follow these instructions:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this document.
2. Disconnect the processor fan cable.
3. Open the levers on the heat sink.
4. Disengage the retention mechanism hooks at the bottom of the heat sink.
5. Lift the heat sink from the processor.
6. Lift the processor lever.
7. Remove the processor.
Installing a PCI Card
Peripherals and add-in cards are not included in your system and must be purchased separately.
The PCI slots support full-height add-in cards or low profile PCI add-in cards. If a low profile card
is installed in the standard full-height riser card, it must be equipped with a standard full-height PCI
mounting bracket.
1. Remove the screw that attaches the PCI bracket shield to the rear of the chassis to remove the
shield. Retain the screw.
2. Insert the PCI card into the PCI slot. Tipping it in the slot while installing it may damage the
PCI card or slot.
3. Use the screw removed in step 1 to secure the PCI card to the chassis.
Replacing the Backup Battery
The lithium battery on the server board powers the RTC for up to 10 years in the absence of power.
When the battery starts to weaken, it loses voltage, and the server settings stored in CMOS RAM in
the RTC (for example, the date and time) may be wrong. Contact your customer service
representative or dealer for a list of approved devices.
WARNING
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning
må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte
batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
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ADVARSEL
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare. Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri
som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres
apparatleverandøren.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller
en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera
använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo
ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty
paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server’s cover and locate the battery.
5. Insert the tip of a small flat bladed screwdriver, or an equivalent, under the tab in the plastic
retainer. Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the battery.
6. Remove the battery from its socket.
TP00511
Figure 12. Replacing the Battery
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7. Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance.
8. Remove the new lithium battery from its package, and, being careful to observe the correct
polarity, insert it in the battery socket.
9. Close the chassis.
10. Run Setup to restore the configuration settings to the RTC.
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BIOS Setup
Table 4.
Press
Keyboard Commands
Description
<F1>
Help - Pressing F1 on any menu invokes the general Help window.
The left and right arrow keys are used to move between the major menu pages. The keys have
no affect if a submenu or pick list is displayed.
Select Item up - The up arrow is used to select the previous value in a menu item’s option list, or
a value field pick list. Pressing the Enter key activates the selected item.
Select Item down - The down arrow is used to select the next value in a menu item’s option list,
or a value field pick list. Pressing the Enter key activates the selected item.
F5/-
Change Value - The minus key or the F5 function key is used to change the value of the current
item to the previous value. This key scrolls through the values in the associated pick list without
displaying the full list.
F6/+
Change Value - The plus key or the F6 function key is used to change the value of the current
menu item to the next value. This key scrolls through the values in the associated pick list
without displaying the full list. On 106-key Japanese keyboards, the plus key has a different
scan code than the plus key on the other keyboard, but it has the same effect.
<Enter>
<Esc>
Execute Command - The Enter key is used to activate submenus when the selected feature is a
submenu, or to display a pick list if a selected feature has a value field, or to select a sub-field for
multi-valued features like time and date. If a pick list is displayed, the Enter key will undo the
pick list, and allow another selection in the parent menu.
Exit - The ESC key provides a mechanism for backing out of any field. This key will undo the
pressing of the Enter key. When the ESC key is pressed while editing any field or selecting
features of a menu, the parent menu is re-entered. When the ESC key is pressed in any
submenu, the parent menu is re-entered. When the ESC key is pressed in any major menu, the
exit confirmation window is displayed and the user is asked whether changes can be discarded.
<F9>
Setup Defaults - Pressing F9 causes the following to appear:
Setup Confirmation
Load default configuration now?
[Yes] [No]
If “Yes” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, all Setup fields are set to their default values. If
“No” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, or if the ESC key is pressed, the user is returned
to where they were before F9 was pressed without affecting any existing field values.
<F10>
Save and Exit - Pressing F10 causes the following message to appear:
Setup Confirmation
Save Configuration changes and exit now?
[Yes] [NO]
If “Yes” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, all changes are saved and Setup is exited. If
“No” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, or the ESC key is pressed, the user is returned to
where they were before F10 was pressed without affecting any existing values.
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Upgrading the BIOS
The upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory. The code and data in the
upgrade file include the following:
On-board BIOS, ATA-100 RAID BIOS, and PXE option ROMs for the devices that are
embedded on the system board
The Setup Utility
The System BIOS
Preparing for the Upgrade
The steps below explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS, including how to:
Record the current BIOS settings
Obtain the upgrade utility
Prepare a bootable diskette for the utility
In the unlikely event that a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update process, see “Recovering the
Recording the Current BIOS Settings
1. Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the message:
Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP
2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.
NOTE
✏
Do not skip step 2. You will need these settings to configure your computer
at the end of the procedure.
Obtaining the Upgrade
Download the BIOS image file to a temporary folder on your hard drive. See “Additional
NOTE
✏
Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting
a BIOS upgrade. Review also any release notes in the release notes file that
accompanies the new version of the BIOS. The release notes may contain
critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other
information to complete the upgrade.
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Creating a Bootable Diskette
Use a DOS system to create the diskette as follows:
1. Insert a diskette in diskette drive A.
2. At the C:\ prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type:
format a:/s
or, for a diskette that is already formatted, type:
sys a:
4. Press <Enter>.
Creating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette
The BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains the files you need to
upgrade the BIOS.
1. Insert the bootable diskette into the diskette drive.
2. While in the directory into which you downloaded the upgrade file(s), type [filename] a:
where “[filename]” is the name of the file that you downloaded. This command extracts the
update files and places them onto the bootable diskette
Upgrading the BIOS
1. Place the bootable diskette containing the BIOS update files into the diskette drive of your
system. Boot the system with the diskette in the drive.
2. A menu will appear with two options. Use option 1 to automatically update the system BIOS.
Use option 2 to manually update the system BIOS and the User Binary.
3. If you selected option 1, to automatically update the system BIOS:
The system will execute the AfuDOS update utility to update the BIOS. When the update is
complete, the utility will display a green box with a message that says “Completed
Successfully.” The system will then reboot.
4. If you selected option 2, to manually update the BIOS or to update the flash memory, you can
either select “Update Flash Memory From a File” or “Update System BIOS”:
Update Flash Memory From a File: When prompted for a file name, type BIOS.wph and
press Enter.
Update System BIOS: The system will warn you that the BIOS will be updated. Verify the
BIOS version is correct and press Enter to continue. When the update is complete, the
utility will display a green box with a message that says “Completed Successfully.” The
system will then reboot.
5. Wait while the BIOS files are updated. Do not power down the system during the BIOS
update process! The system will reset automatically when the BIOS update process is
completed. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive.
6. Check to make sure the BIOS version displayed during POST is the new version as the system
reboots.
7. Enter Setup by pressing the F2 key during boot.
8. In Setup, press the F9 and <Enter> to set the parameters back to default values.
9. Re-enter the values you wrote down at the beginning of this process. Press F10 and <Enter> to
exit BIOS Setup and Save Changes.
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10. If you do not set the CMOS values back to defaults using the F9 key, the system may function
erratically.
NOTE
✏
You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error or other problem after reboot.
If this happens, shut down the system and boot it again. CMOS checksum
errors require that you enter Setup, check your settings, save your settings,
and exit Setup.
Changing the BIOS Language
You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language the BIOS uses for messages and the
Setup program. Use a bootable diskette containing the Intel flash utility and language files.
1. Boot the computer with the bootable diskette in drive A. The BIOS upgrade utility screen
appears.
2. Select Update Flash Memory From a File.
3. Select Update Language Set. Press <Enter>.
4. Select drive A and use the arrow keys to select the correct .lngfile. Press <Enter>.
5. When the utility asks for confirmation that you want to flash the new language into memory,
select Continue with Programming. Press <Enter>.
6. When the utility displays the message upgrade is complete, remove the diskette. Press
<Enter>.
7. The computer will reboot and the changes will take effect.
Recovering the BIOS
In the rare event that the BIOS becomes damaged, a recovery process needs to be followed to return
the system to service. Two methods are available to recover the BIOS: automatically with the crisis
recovery diskette, and manually by moving a jumper on the system board. These methods are
described below.
NOTE
✏
BIOS recovery is the mode of last resort, used only when the main system
BIOS will not come up.
Manually Recovering the BIOS
A BIOS recovery can be manually initiated. This option would be used only when the BIOS is
corrupt, but the ROM checksum error does not occur during POST. To manually initiate a BIOS
recovery, use the following steps:
1. Power down and uplug the system from the AC power source.
2. Move the recovery jumper at J1D1 from pins 13 and 14 to cover pins 14 and 15.
3. Insert a bootable diskette containing the file AMIBOOT.ROM into the A: diskette drive.
4. Plug the system into the AC power source and power it on.
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5. A blue screen will be displayed and the recovery process will automatically run. The system
will continue to beep throughout the recovery process. The recovery process is complete when
the beeping stops.
6. Remove the diskette.
7. Power down and unplug the system from the AC power source.
8. Move the BIOS recovery jumper at J1D1 back to the original position, covering pins 13 and 14.
9. Plug the system into the AC power source and power it up to confirm that the recovery was
successful.
Clearing the Password
If the user or administrator password(s) is lost or forgotten, moving the password clear jumper into
the “clear” position clears both passwords. The password clear jumper must be restored to its
original position before a new password(s) can be set. The password clear jumper is located on
jumper block J1D1.
1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2. Open the server chassis.
3. Move the jumper from pins 5 and 6 to the Clear Password position, covering pins 6 and 7.
4. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system.
5. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
6. Return the Password Clear jumper to the spare location, covering pins 5 and 6.
7. Close the server chassis.
Clearing the CMOS
If you are not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the CMOS Clear jumper will need to be used
to reset the configuration RAM. The CMOS Clear jumper is located on jumper block J1D1.
1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2. Open the server.
3. Move the jumper from pins 1 and 2 to the Clear CMOS position, covering pins 2 and 3.
4. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system.
5. When the system begins beeping, power it down and disconnect the AC power.
6. Return the CMOS Clear jumper to the original location, covering pins 1 and 2.
7. Close the server chassis, reconnect the AC power and power up the system.
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4 Troubleshooting
This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using the
system.
For any issue, first ensure you are using the latest firmware and files. Firmware upgrades include
updates for BIOS, the mini baseboard management controller (mBMC), and the hot-swap controller
the server firmware and files, also update any drivers used for components you have installed in
your system, such as video drivers, network drivers, and SCSI drivers.
Intel provides a package called the “Platform Confidence Test” that may help with your
Resetting the System
Before going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to perform reset your system using one
of the methods below.
To do this:
Press:
Soft boot reset to clear the system memory and reload the operating system.
Clear system memory, restart POST, and reload the operating system.
<Ctrl+Alt+Del>
Reset button
Cold boot reset. Turn the system power off and then on. This clears system memory, Power off/on
restarts POST, reloads the operating system, and halts power to all peripherals.
Problems following Initial System Installation
Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by an incorrect installation or
configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. If the problem you are experiencing is
First Steps Checklist
Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
Are the power supplies plugged in? Check the AC cable(s) on the back of the chassis and at the
AC source.
Are all cables correctly connected and secured?
Are the processors fully seated in their sockets on the server board?
Are all standoffs in the proper location and not touching any components, causing a potential
short?
Are all add-in PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the server board?
Are all jumper settings on the server board correct?
Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct? To check
these settings, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation that comes with them. If applicable,
ensure that there are no conflicts—for example, two add-in boards sharing the same interrupt.
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Are all peripheral devices installed correctly?
If the system has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted or configured?
Are all device drivers properly installed?
Are the configuration settings made in Setup correct?
Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system documentation.
Did you press the system power on/off switch on the front panel to turn the server on (power on
light should be lit)?
Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and plugged into a
NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 V or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 V ?
Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? Check the tested memory, and
chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system list. See “Additional
Hardware Diagnostic Testing
This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and locating its
source.
CAUTION
Turn off devices before disconnecting cables: Before disconnecting any
peripheral cables from the system, turn off the system and any external
peripheral devices. Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the
system and/or the peripheral devices.
1. Turn off the system and all external peripheral devices. Disconnect each of device from the
system, except for the keyboard and the video monitor.
2. Make sure the system power cord is plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet.
3. Make sure your video display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to the system.
Turn on the video monitor. Set its brightness and contrast controls to at least two thirds of their
maximum ranges (see the documentation supplied with your video display monitor).
4. If the operating system normally loads from the hard disk drive, make sure there is no diskette
in drive A and no CD-ROM disk in the CD-ROM drive.
5. If the power LED does light, attempt to boot from a floppy diskette or from a CD-ROM disk.
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights
As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage device
installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity light should turn on briefly. Check
for the following:
Does the diskette drive activity light turn on briefly? If not, see “Diskette Drive Activity Light
to take to correct the problem.
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Confirming Loading of the Operating System
Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on the screen. The prompt varies
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
This section provides possible solutions for these specific problems:
Power light does not light.
No characters appear on screen.
Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect.
System cooling fans do not rotate.
Diskette drive activity light does not light.
Hard disk drive activity light does not light.
CD-ROM drive activity light does not light.
There are problems with application software.
The bootable CD-ROM is not detected.
Try the solutions below in the order given. If you cannot correct the problem, contact your service
representative or authorized dealer for help.
Power Light Does Not Light
Check the following:
Did you press the power-on button?
Is the system operating normally? If so, the power LED might be defective or the cable from
the front panel to the server board might be loose.
Have you securely plugged the server AC power cord into the power supply?
Is the power supply correctly set to 110V or 235V, depending on your power output?
Will other items plugged into the same power outlet function correctly?
Some ATX power supplies have a power switch on the back of the power supply, next to the
fan. If your system as one, is it turned on?
Remove all add-in cares and see if the system boots. If successful, add the cards back in one at
a time with a reboot between each addition.
Make sure the memory DIMMs comply with the system requirements.
Make sure the memory DIMMs have been populated according to the system requirements.
Remove the memory DIMMs and re-seat them.
Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements.
Make sure the processor(s) have been populated according to the system requirements.
Remove the processor(s) and re-seat them.
Make sure the chassis standoffs are installed only below mounting holes. Misplaced standoffs
can contact the pins on the bottom of the server board and cause a short.
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No Characters Appear on Screen
Check the following:
Is the keyboard functioning? Test it by turning the “Num Lock” function on and off to make
sure the Num Lock light is functioning.
Is the video monitor plugged in and turned on? If you are using a switch box, is it switched to
the correct system?
Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly adjusted?
Is the video monitor signal cable properly installed?
Does this video monitor work correctly if plugged into a different system?
Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS?
Remove all add-in cares and see if the video returns. If successful, add the cards back in one at
a time with a reboot between each addition.
Make sure the memory DIMMs comply with the system requirements.
Make sure the memory DIMMs have been populated according to the system requirements.
Remove the memory DIMMs and re-seat them.
Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements.
Make sure the processor(s) have been populated according to the system requirements.
Remove the processor(s) and re-seat them.
If you are using an add-in video controller board, do the following:
1. Verify that the video works using the onboard video controller.
2. Verify that the video controller board is fully seated in the server board connector.
3. Reboot the system for changes to take effect.
4. If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the system and POST emits a beep
code, write down the beep code you hear. This information is useful for your service
representative.
5. If you do not receive a beep code and characters do not appear, the video display monitor or
video controller may have failed. Contact your service representative or authorized dealer
for help.
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect
Check the following:
Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video monitor? See the
manufacturer’s documentation.
Are the video monitor’s signal and power cables properly installed?
Does this video monitor work correctly if plugged into a different system?
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System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly
If the system cooling fans are not operating properly, it is an indication of possible system
component failure.
Check the following:
If your system has LED lights for the fans, is one or more of these LEDs lit?
Are any other front panel LEDs lit?
Have any of the fan motors stopped? Use the server management subsystem to check the fan
status.
Have your fans speeded up in response to an overheating situation?
Have your fans speeded up in response to a fan that has failed?
Are the fan power connectors properly connected to the server board?
Is the cable from the front panel board connected to the both the front panel board and to the
server board?
Are the power supply cables properly connected to the server board?
Are there any shorted wires caused by pinched-cables or have power connector plugs been
forced into power connector sockets the wrong way?
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
Check the following:
Are the diskette drive’s power and signal cables properly installed?
Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the diskette drive set correctly?
Is the diskette drive properly configured?
Is the diskette drive activity light always on? If so, the signal cable may be plugged in
incorrectly.
If you are using the onboard diskette controller, use the BIOS setup to make sure that “Onboard
Floppy” is set to “Enabled.” If you are using an add-in diskette controller, make sure that
“Onboard Floppy” is set to “Disabled.”
CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
Check the following:
Are the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive’s power and signal cables properly installed?
Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the drive set correctly?
Is the drive properly configured?
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Cannot Connect to a Server
Make sure the network cable is securely attached to the correct connector at the system back
panel.
Try a different network cable.
Make sure the driver is loaded and the protocols are bound.
Make sure the hub port is configured for the same duplex mode as the network controller.
Make sure the correct networking software is installed.
If you are directly connecting two servers (without a hub), you will need a crossover cable.
Check the network controller LEDs next to the NIC connectors.
Problems with Network
The server hangs when the drivers are loaded.
Certain drivers may require interrupts that are not shared with other PCI drivers. For these
drivers, it may be necessary to alter settings so that interrupts are not shared. See the
documentation that came with your PCI card(s) for information on changing interrupts..
Diagnostics pass but the connection fails.
Make sure the network cable is securely attached.
Make sure you specify the correct frame type in your NET.CFG file.
The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed.
Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller.
current version.
Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Make sure your operating system
supports shared interrupts.
Try reseating the add-in adapter.
The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause.
Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.
The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and then reinstall the drivers.
Run the diagnostics.
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System Boots when Installing PCI Card
System Server Management features require full-time “standby” power. This means some parts of
the system have power going to them whenever the power cord is plugged in, even if you have
turned the system power off with the power button on the front panel. If you install a PCI card with
the AC power cord plugged in, a signal may be sent to the command the system to boot. Before
installing a PCI card, you should always:
Turn off the server power by using the power button on the front of the system.
Unplug the AC power cord(s) from the server.
Problems with Newly Installed Application Software
Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software, not
the server hardware. Faulty equipment is unlikely, especially if other software runs correctly.
Check the following:
Make sure the system meets the minimum hardware requirements for the software. See the
software documentation.
Make sure the software is properly installed and configured for the system. See the software
documentation.
Use only an authorized copy. Unauthorized copies often do not work.
If you are running the software from a diskette, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, try a different
diskette.
Make sure the correct device drivers installed.
If the problems persist, contact the software vendor’s customer service representative.
Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier
Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly sometimes
indicate equipment failure. However, they can also be caused by file corruption or changes to the
software configuration.
Check the following:
If you are running the software from a diskette, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, try a different
diskette.
Uninstall and reinstall the software. Make sure all necessary files are installed.
If the problems are intermittent, there may be a loose cable, dirt in the keyboard (if keyboard
input is incorrect), a marginal power supply, or other random component failures.
If you suspect that a transient voltage spike, power outage, or brownout might have occurred,
reload the software and try running it again. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering
video display, unexpected system reboots, and the system not responding to user commands.
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NOTE
✏
Random errors in data files: If you are getting random errors in your data
files, they may be getting corrupted by voltage spikes on your power line. If
you are experiencing any of the above symptoms that might indicate voltage
spikes on the power line, you may want to install a surge suppressor between
the power outlet and the system power cord.
Devices are not Recognized under Device Manager (Windows*
Operating System)
The Windows* operating systems do not include all of the drivers for the Intel® chipsets, onboard
drivers and chipset files.
Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized
Check the following:
Make sure the drive is not disabled in BIOS Setup.
Make sure the drive is connected correctly and that is plugged into the power supply.
tested drives.
If using SCSI drives, verify that each SCSI ID number is unique on the SCSI bus. See your
drive documentation for details on setting the SCSI ID for your drives.
If using IDE drives, verify that the master/slave settings are set correctly. See your drive
documentation for details on setting the master/slave settings.
If using a RAID configuration with SCSI or SATA drives, make sure the RAID card is installed
correctly.
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected
Check the following:
Make sure the BIOS is configured to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device.
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LED Information
The Intel® Server Board SE7210TP1-E includes LEDs that can aid in troubleshooting your system.
A table of these LEDs with a description of their use is listed below.
LED Name
Function
Location
Color
Correction
ID
Aid in server
identification from the
back panel
Front Panel and
board rear left
corner
Blue
Press ID LED button or user
Server Management
software to turn off the LED.
On = No Fault
System fault
IDE activity
Visible fault warning
Front panel and
board rear left
corner
Green or Amber
Green Blink = degraded
Amber = critical error or
non-recoverable
Amber blink = non-critical
Front panel
Front panel and
board left side
Green
Amber
Blinking = Activity. No action
required.
Memory fault
1–6
Identify failing memory
module
DIMM end front of
board
On = Fault
POST code 1–4 Display boot 80 POST
(LSB, bit1, bit2, code
MSB)
Left rear of board
Each LED can be
Off, Green,
Amber, Red
See the POST code table
Fan Pack Fault
Warn on fan failure
Identify fan failure
Front center board
Front center board
Amber
Amber
On = Fault
On = Fault
CPU 1 & 2 Fan
Fault
CPU 1 & 2
Fault
Identify processor failure 1” behind processor Amber
socket
On = Fault
5v Standby
Identify 5v standby
power on state
Front left board
Amber
On = 5v standby power on
Off = Power is off (off or
Power LED
Identify the power state
of the system
Front Panel
Green
S5)
On = Power on or S0)
Slow Blink = Low power
state (S1 – S3)
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BIOS Error Messages
When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing
Table 5.
BIOS Error Messages
Error Message
Explanation
GA20 Error
An error occurred with Gate A20 when switching to protected mode
during the memory test.
Pri Master HDD Error
Pri Slave HDD Error
Sec Master HDD Error
Sec Slave HDD Error
Could not read sector from corresponding drive.
Pri Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Pri Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Sec Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Sec Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Corresponding drive is not an ATAPI device. Run Setup to make
sure device is selected correctly.
A: Drive Error
No response from diskette drive.
CMOS Battery Low
CMOS Display Type Wrong
The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon.
The display type is different than what has been stored in CMOS.
Check Setup to make sure type is correct.
CMOS Checksum Bad
CMOS Settings Wrong
CMOS Date/Time Not Set
The CMOS checksum is incorrect. CMOS memory may have been
corrupted. Run Setup to reset values.
CMOS values are not the same as the last boot. These values
have either been corrupted or the battery has failed.
The time and/or date values stored in CMOS are invalid. Run
Setup to set correct values.
DMA Error
Error during read/write test of DMA controller.
Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller.
Error occurred trying to access hard disk controller.
NVRAM is being checked to see if it is valid.
NVRAM was invalid and has been updated.
FDC Failure
HDC Failure
Checking NVRAM.....
Update OK!
Updated Failed
Keyboard Error
NVRAM was invalid but was unable to be updated.
Error in the keyboard connection. Make sure keyboard is
connected properly.
KB/Interface Error
Keyboard interface test failed.
Memory Size Decreased
Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory was
removed, then memory may be bad.
Memory Size Increased
Memory Size Changed
Memory size has increased since the last boot. If no memory was
added, there may be a problem with the system.
Memory size has changed since the last boot. If no memory was
added or removed, then memory may be bad.
No Boot Device Available
Off Board Parity Error
System did not find a device to boot.
A parity error occurred on an off-board card. This error is followed
by an address.
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BIOS Error Messages (continued)
Error Message
Explanation
On Board Parity Error
A parity error occurred in onboard memory. This error is followed
by an address.
Parity Error
A parity error occurred in onboard memory at an unknown
address.
NVRAM / CMOS / PASSWORD
cleared by Jumper
NVRAM, CMOS, and passwords have been cleared. The system
should be powered down and the jumper removed.
<CTRL_N> Pressed
CMOS is ignored and NVRAM is cleared. User must enter Setup.
BIOS POST Beep Codes
The table below lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, the BIOS uses
these beep codes to inform users of error conditions. The beep code occurs only when a critical
error occurs or when the BIOS fails to boot to the operating system. Please note that not all error
conditions are supported by BIOS beep codes.
Table 6.
Beep Codes
Number of Beeps
Description
1
Refresh failure
2
Parity cannot be reset
3
First 64 Kb memory failure
4
Timer not operational
5
Processor failure (Reserved; not used)
8042 GateA20 cannot be toggled (memory failure or not present)
Exception interrupt error
6
7
8
Display memory R/W error
9
(Reserved; not used)
10
11
CMOS Shutdown register test error
Invalid BIOS (such as, POST module not found)
BIOS Recovery Beep Codes
Table 7.
BIOS Recovery Beep Codes
Number of Beeps
Reason
1
One long beep – video is active.
1-2
One long beep and two short beeps: Insert the BIOS recovery diskette.
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An error or warning condition at boot can result in a series of beeps being issued known as "beep
codes. These beeps have a code that identifies system or PCI card events. For example, some Intel®
RAID cards have beep codes. Before checking for a system beep code error make sure the PCI card
is not causing the beeping.
In the case of a Bootblock update, where video is not available for text messages to be displayed,
speaker beeps are necessary to inform the user of errors. For beep codes associated with a
Bootblock update refer to the Intel® Server Board SE7210TP1-E Technical Product Specification.
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Regulatory and Compliance Information
Regulatory and Compliance Information
Product Regulatory Compliance
Product Safety Compliance
The Server Board SE7210TP1-E complies with the following safety requirements:
UL 1950 - CSA 950 (US/Canada)
EN 60 950 (European Union)
IEC60 950 (International)
CE – Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) (European Union)
EMKO-TSE (74-SEC) 207/94 (Nordics)
GOST R 50377-92 (Russia)
Product EMC Compliance
The Server Board SE7210TP1-E has been has been tested and verified to comply with the
following electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations when installed a compatible Intel® host
system. For information on compatible host system(s) refer to Intel’s Server Builder Web site or
contact your local Intel representative.
FCC (Class A Verification) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (USA)
ICES-003 (Class A) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (Canada)
CISPR 22, 3rd Edition (Class A) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (International)
EN55022 (Class A) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (European Union)
EN55024 (Immunity) (European Union)
CE – EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) (European Union)
VCCI (Class A) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (Japan)
AS/NZS 3548 (Class A) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (Australia / New Zealand)
RRL (Class A) Radiated & Conducted Emissions (Korea)
BSMI CNS13438 (Class A) Radiated & Conducted Emissions (Taiwan)
GOST R 29216-91 (Class A) Radiated & Conducted Emissions (Russia)
GOST R 50628-95 (Immunity) (Russia)
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Regulatory and Compliance Information
Product Regulatory Compliance Markings
This product is marked with the following Product Certification Markings:
Table 8.
Product Certification Markings
UL Recognition Mark
CE Mark
Russian GOST Mark
Australian C-Tick Mark
BSMI DOC Marking
BSMI EMC Warning
RRL MIC Mark
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
FCC (USA)
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.
For questions related to the EMC performance of this product, contact:
Intel Corporation
5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway
Hillsboro, OR 97124
1-800-628-8686
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Regulatory and Compliance Information
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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment. The customer is responsible for ensuring compliance of
the modified product.
Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC
Class A or B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with noncompliant
peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
All cables used to connect to peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables,
connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and
TV reception.
Industry Canada (ICES-003)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled: “Digital Apparatus,”
ICES-003 of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Apparelis
Numériques”, NMB-003 édictee par le Ministre Canadian des Communications.
Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity)
This product has been tested in accordance too, and complies with the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) and EMC Directive (89/336/EEC). The product has been marked with the CE Mark
to illustrate its compliance.
Taiwan Declaration of Conformity
This product has been tested and complies with CNS13438. The product has been marked with the
BSMI DOC mark to illustrate compliance.
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Korean RRL Compliance
This product has been tested and complies with MIC Notices No. 1997-41 and 1997-42. The
product has been marked with the MIC logo to illustrate compliance.
The English translation for the above is as follows:
1. Type of Equipment (Model Name): SE7210TP1-E
2. Certification No.: Contact Intel Representative
3. Name of Certification Recipient: Intel
4. Date of Manufacturer: Marked on Product
5. Manufacturer / Nation : Intel
Australia / New Zealand
This product has been tested and complies with AS/NZS 3548. The product has been marked with
the C-Tick mark to illustrate compliance.
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Getting Help
Getting Help
World Wide Web
Telephone
All calls are billed US $25.00 per incident, levied in local currency at the applicable credit card
exchange rate plus applicable taxes. (Intel reserves the right to change the pricing for telephone support at
any time without notice).
Before calling, fill out an “Intel® Server Issue Report Form.” A sample form is provided on the following
pages. However, for the fastest service, please submit your form via the Internet.
In U.S. and Canada
In Europe
1-800-404-2284
UK
France
Germany 069 9509 6099
Italy
0870 6072439
01 41 918529
Finland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Holland
9 693 79297
38 487077
23 1620 50
08 445 1251
020 487 4562
02 696 33276
91 377 8166
Spain
In Asia-Pacific region
Australia 1800 649931
Hong Kong 852 2 844 4456
Indonesian
Malaysia
001-803 65 7249
1-800 80 1390
Korea
PRC
822 767 2595
800 820 1100
New Zealand 0800 444 365
Pakistan
Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam
632 6368415 (IDD via Philippines)
1-800 1 651 0117
1-800 6310003
632 6368416 (IDD via Philippines)
Singapore 65 213-1311
Taiwan
India
2 2545-1640
0006517-830 3634
In Japan
0120-868686 (Domestic)
81-298-47-0800 (outside country)
In Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Colombia 980-9-122-118
Costa Rica 0-800-011-0395
Panama
Chile
0021-0811-408-5540
001-800-628-8686
Ecuador
999-119, 800-628-8686 (via AT&T)
Guatemala 99-99-190, 800-628-8686 (via AT&T)
Venezuela 800-11-120, 800-628-8686 (via AT&T)
Argentina
Paraguay
Peru
001-800-222-1001, 800-628-8686 (via AT&T)
008-11, 800-628-8686 (via AT&T)
0-800-50000, 800-628-8686 (via AT&T)
000-410, 800-628-8686 (via AT&T)
001-800-628-8686
800-532-992
1-800-621-8423
Miami
Uruguay
For an updated support contact list, see http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-E
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Issue Report Form
Intel® Server Issue Report Form
NOTE
✏
An on-line / automatic submission version of this form is available at
please submit your form via the Internet.
Date Submitted:
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Email Address:
Intel Server Product:
Priority (Critical, Hot, High, Low):
Brief Problem Description. Provide a brief description below. See the last page for space
to include a detailed problem description.
Board / Chassis Information
Baseboard Revision – PBA#:
Baseboard Serial Number:
CPU1 Speed/Stepping/Spec:
System BIOS Version:
HSC Firmware Version:
Chassis Model
DIMM Configuration
DIMM1A MB:
DIMM1A Vendor/part number:
DIMM1B MB:
DIMM1B Vendor/part number:
DIMM2A MB:
DIMM2A Vendor/part number:
Intel SC5200 Base
Redundant Power
DIMM2B MB:
Intel SC5250-E
DIMM2B Vendor/part number:
Other (Vendor / Model):
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Operating System Information
Operating System
Version
Service Pack
Peripheral Information
Check each box below that is used, and provide the requested information
Peripheral
Card Or Peripheral Description
Driver
Revision
IRQ #
I/O Base
Address
FW Rev#
P64 Segment B (PCI-X 64/66)
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
P32 Segment A (PCI 32/33)
Video
PCI Slot 6
On-Board Video
Add-in Video
NIC
On-Board NIC1
On-Board NIC2
(1.0 Gb)
(10/100 Mb)
Hard Drive Information:
IDE
# of drives installed:
Make/Model/Firmware Revision
SCSI # of drives installed:
Make/Model/Firmware Revision
SATA # of drives installed:
Make/Model/Firmware Revision
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Issue Report Form
Complete Problem Description
In the space below, provide a complete description of the steps used to reproduce the problem or a
complete description of where the problem can be found. Please also include any details on
troubleshooting already done.
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