User's Manual

Contents
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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
2 Server Board Installations and Upgrades.................................................. 19
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