Intel SE7500CW2 manual Configuration Software and Utilities, Power-On Self-Test Post, Utility

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2 Configuration Software and Utilities

This chapter describes the Power-On Self-Test (POST) and server configuration utilities. Table 3 below briefly describes the utilities.

Table 3. Configuration Utilities

Utility

BIOS Setup

BIOS Upgrade Utility

Description and brief procedure

If the system does not have a diskette drive or the drive is disabled or misconfigured, use BIOS Setup to enable it.

Or, you can move the CMOS jumper on the server board from the default setting (Protect CMOS memory) to the Clear setting; this position will allow most server configurations to boot. Then use the recovery disk to recover.

Use to upgrade the BIOS.

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Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Each time you turn on the system, POST starts running. POST checks the server board, processor, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory that it is able to access and test. The length of time needed to test memory depends on the amount of memory installed. POST is stored in flash memory.

1.Turn on your video monitor and server. After a few seconds POST begins to run.

2.After the memory test, these screen prompts and messages appear:

Press <F2> key if you want to run SETUP

3.If you do not press <F2> and do NOT have a device with an operating system loaded, the above message remains for a few seconds while the boot process continues, and the system beeps once. Then this message appears:

Operating system not found

4.Press <Esc> during POST to pop up a boot menu when POST finishes. From this menu you can choose the boot device or enter BIOS Setup.

What appears on the screen after this depends on whether you have an operating system loaded and if so, which one.

If the system halts before POST completes running, it emits a beep code indicating a fatal system error that requires immediate attention. If POST can display a message on the video display screen, it causes the speaker to beep twice as the message appears.

Note the screen display and write down the beep code you hear; this information is useful for your service representative. For a listing of common beep codes and error messages that POST can generate, see the “Solving Problems” chapter in this manual.

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Contents Intel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide Disclaimer Contents Upgrading Solving ProblemsTechnical Reference Regulatory and Integration InformationIndex Tables Server Board Features Server Board FeaturesFeature DescriptionSystem I/O Power Security Form Factor Back Panel Connectors Back Panel ConnectorsServer Board Connector and Component Locations Server Board Connector and Component LocationsProcessor Dual Processor OperationBoxed Processor Fan Heat sink MCH Intel E7500 ChipsetSuper I/O Keyboard and Mouse ConnectorsSerial Ports Parallel PortPCI I/O Subsystem MemoryBit / 100 MHz PCI-X Capable Subsystem Bit / 133 MHz PCI-X Capable SubsystemVideo Controller Network Interface Controller NIC32-bit/33 MHz PCI Subsystem Wake on LAN AC Link ModePassword Protection SecuritySecurity Operation Summary Using Passwords Password Clear JumperIntel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide Power-On Self-Test Post Configuration Software and UtilitiesConfiguration Utilities Description and brief procedureIf You Cannot Access Setup Using Bios Setup UtilityStarting Setup Setup MenusPress Keyboard CommandsMenu Selection Bar Power Boot SystemOn-Screen Options Menu Selection Bar Main Advanced SecurityMain Menu 44 MB, 3 ½ defaultMain Menu ChoicesEnabled default Description Disabled defaultPrimary/Secondary, Master/Slave Submenus Primary/Secondary, Master/Slave SubmenuWin2000/.NET Default Advanced MenuAdvanced Menu DOS default Disabled default No defaultAuto Detect default Enabled defaultO Device Configuration Submenu Device Configuration SubmenuECP default Default IRQ7 defaultDMA 3 default On Board Device Submenu On Board Device SubmenuPCI Configuration Submenu PCI Configuration SubmenuChoices Disabled default Choices Enabled defaultServer Menu Submenu Option ROM Scan SubmenuConsole Redirection Submenu Console Redirection SubmenuEnabled default No default Event Logging SubmenuEvent Logging Submenu Hardware Monitor Submenu Hardware Monitor SubmenuEnabled default User default If no password entered previously FeatureSecurity Menu Security MenuBoot Menu Power MenuPower Menu Last State defaultBoot Menu Boot PriorityDevice Feature Choices System MenuSystem Menu Port On Board Connector Designator Exit MenuExit Menu Preparing for the Upgrade Upgrading the BiosRecording the Current Bios Settings Obtaining the Upgrade UtilityUpgrading the Bios Recovering the BiosCreating the Bios Upgrade Diskette Changing the Bios Language Hardware Monitoring Monitored Headers and SensorsSensor Type Intel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide Safety Cautions Server Board InstallationTools and Supplies Needed Before You BeginSafety and Regulatory Compliance Power Supply Installation NotesMinimum Hardware Requirements ProcessorInstallation Procedures Installing the I/O Gasket and ShieldAttaching the Gasket to the I/O Shield Attaching the Label to the I/O Shield Installing the I/O ShieldConfiguring Chassis Standoffs Configuring Chassis StandoffsInstalling Rubber Bumpers Installing Rubber BumpersInstalling the Server Board Placing the Server Board into the ChassisAttaching the Server Board Installing Memory Installing MemoryInstalling the Retention Brackets Installing the ProcessorsApplying Thermal Grease Attaching the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Wind Tunnel Attaching the Processor Wind Tunnel AssemblyAttaching the Heat Sink Attaching Intake and Exhaust Assemblies Attaching the Heat Sink FanInstalling the Optional Scsi Add-in Card Making Connections to the Server Board Making Connections to the Server BoardIDE Cables Cable RoutingRouting the Floppy Drive Cable Floppy Drive CableMaking Back Panel Connections Finishing UpUpgrading Memory Installing DIMMsProcessors Adding or Replacing a Processor Attaching the Processor Installing the Processor Wind Tunnel OM14477 Removing a Processor Replacing the Backup BatteryVarning Intel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide Resetting the System Solving ProblemsChecklist Initial System StartupAfter the System Has Been Running Correctly Running New Application SoftwareMore Problem Solving Procedures Preparing the System for Diagnostic TestingMonitoring Post Power Light Does Not Light Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsVerifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights Confirming Loading of the Operating SystemCharacters Are Distorted or Incorrect No Characters Appear on ScreenDiskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate ProperlyHard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Problems with NetworkCD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Cannot Connect to a ServerProblems with Application Software Bootable CD-ROM Is Not DetectedPCI Installation Tips World Wide Web Telephone Getting HelpIntel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide Pins What happens at system reset Configuration JumpersTechnical Reference Jumper NameFront Panel Header Pins DescriptionFront Panel Header Connection Descriptions LocationRegulatory and Integration Information Product Safety ComplianceProduct Regulatory Compliance Product EMC ComplianceElectromagnetic Compatibility Notices Product Regulatory Compliance MarkingsProduct Certification Markings Taiwan Declaration of Conformity Europe CE Declaration of ConformityAustralia / New Zealand Korean RRL ComplianceESD IndexPCI
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