Table Of Contents - Intel SE7320VP2 User Manual

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1 Server Board Features................................................................................. 15
Connector and Header Locations ......................................................................................... 17
Configuration Jumpers .......................................................................................................... 18
Back Panel Connectors......................................................................................................... 21
Hardware Requirements ....................................................................................................... 22
Processor ..................................................................................................................... 22
Memory ....................................................................................................................... 22
Optional Hardware ................................................................................................................ 24
Storage Devices ........................................................................................................... 24
2 Hardware Installations and Upgrades ........................................................ 25
Before You Begin .................................................................................................................. 25
Tools and Supplies Needed .................................................................................................. 25
Installing and Removing Memory.......................................................................................... 25
Installing DIMMs........................................................................................................... 25
Removing DIMMs......................................................................................................... 27
Installing or Replacing the Processor.................................................................................... 28
Installing the Processor ................................................................................................ 28
Removing a Processor ................................................................................................. 30
RJ45 Serial Port Configuration.............................................................................................. 31
Installing a PCI, PCI-X, or PCI-Express* Add-in Card .......................................................... 32
Replacing the Backup Battery............................................................................................... 32
3 Server Utilities .............................................................................................. 34
Using the BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................................................. 34
Starting Setup .............................................................................................................. 34
If You Cannot Access Setup ........................................................................................ 34
Setup Menus ................................................................................................................ 34
Upgrading the BIOS .............................................................................................................. 36
Preparing for the Upgrade............................................................................................ 36
Upgrading the BIOS ..................................................................................................... 37
Clearing the Password .......................................................................................................... 37
Clearing the CMOS ............................................................................................................... 38
4 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 39
Resetting the System ............................................................................................................ 39
Problems following Initial System Installation ....................................................................... 40
First Steps Checklist..................................................................................................... 40
Hardware Diagnostic Testing ................................................................................................ 41
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights ........................................................ 41
Confirming Loading of the Operating System .............................................................. 41
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ............................................................................ 42
Power Light Does Not Light.......................................................................................... 42
No Characters Appear on Screen ................................................................................ 43
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