Initial Startup Of The Server; Checklist - Intel AC450NX Product Manual

AC450NX Rack Server System Product Guide

Initial Startup of the Server

Problems that occur at initial startup are usually caused by incorrect installation or configuration of
the server. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause.

Checklist

Are all cables correctly connected and secured?
Are the processors packaged in S.E.C. cartridges fully seated in the slot 2 connectors on the
CPU baseboard? (Chapter 13)
Are front side bus terminator modules installed in all unused slot 2 connectors on the CPU
baseboard? (Chapter 13)
Are the memory modules fully seated in the connectors on the midplane? (Chapter 13)
Are all DIMMs on the memory module installed correctly? (Chapter 19)
Are all add-in ISA and PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the PHP I/O baseboard?
(Chapter 13)
Are all jumper settings on the PHP I/O and CPU baseboards correct? (Chapters 17 and 18)
Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct? To check
settings, refer to the manufacturer's documentation. Ensure there are no conflicts—for
example, two add-in boards sharing the same interrupt.
Are all add-in boards installed correctly? (Chapter 13)
If the server has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted or defined?
Is the disk backplane configured correctly? (Chapter 16)
Are all device drivers properly installed? (Chapter 2)
Are the configuration settings made with the SSU correct? (Chapter 5)
Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system documentation.
Did you press the on/off power switch on the front panel to turn the server on (power-on LED
should be lit)?
Is the power cord plugged into the AC inlet filter of the server and into a NEMA 5-15R outlet
for 100-120 V~ or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 V~? (Chapter 2)
Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
If these items are correct but the problem recurs, refer to "More Troubleshooting Procedures" on
page 264.
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