Table Of Contents - Intel SE7210TP1 User Manual

Contents
1 Server Board Features................................................................................. 15
Server Board Connector and Component Locations ............................................................ 18
Configuration and BIOS Select Jumpers .............................................................................. 19
Back Panel Connectors......................................................................................................... 20
Making Connections to the Server Board ............................................................................. 21
Hardware Requirements ....................................................................................................... 22
2 Server Board Installations and
Before You Begin .................................................................................................................. 23
Tools and Supplies Needed .................................................................................................. 23
Installing and Removing Memory.......................................................................................... 23
Installing DIMMs........................................................................................................... 23
Removing DIMMs......................................................................................................... 25
Installing or Replacing the Processor.................................................................................... 25
Installing the Processor ................................................................................................ 26
Removing the Processor .............................................................................................. 28
Installing a PCI Card ............................................................................................................. 28
Replacing the Backup Battery............................................................................................... 29
3 Server Utilities
Upgrading the BIOS .............................................................................................................. 32
Preparing for the Upgrade............................................................................................ 32
Upgrading the BIOS ..................................................................................................... 33
Changing the BIOS Language ..................................................................................... 34
Recovering the BIOS ............................................................................................................ 35
Manually Recovering the BIOS .................................................................................... 35
Clearing the CMOS ............................................................................................................... 35
Clearing the Password .......................................................................................................... 36
4 Troubleshooting
Resetting the System ............................................................................................................ 37
Problems following Initial System Installation ....................................................................... 37
First Steps Checklist..................................................................................................... 37
Hardware Diagnostic Testing ................................................................................................ 38
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights ........................................................ 39
Confirming Loading of the Operating System .............................................................. 39
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ............................................................................ 39
Power Light Does Not Light.......................................................................................... 39
No Characters Appear on Screen ................................................................................ 40
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect........................................................................... 41
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly ............................................................. 41
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ................................................................. 42
CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ............................... 42
Cannot Connect to a Server......................................................................................... 42
Intel Server Board SE7320SP2 / SE7525GP2 User Guide
Upgrades.................................................. 23
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