Intel SE7500CW2 manual Specific Problems and Corrective Actions, Power Light Does Not Light

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Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights

As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage device installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity light should turn on briefly. Check for the following:

θDoes the diskette drive activity light turn on briefly? If not, see “Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light” on page 80.

θIf a second diskette drive is installed, does its activity light turn on briefly? If not, see “Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light” on page 80.

Confirming Loading of the Operating System

Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on the screen. The prompt varies according to the operating system. If the operating system prompt does not appear, see “No Characters Appear on the Screen” on page 78.

Specific Problems and Corrective Actions

This section provides possible solutions for these specific problems:

Power light does not light.

No characters appear on screen.

Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect.

System cooling fans do not rotate.

Diskette drive activity light does not light.

Hard disk drive activity light does not light.

CD-ROM drive activity light does not light.

There are problems with application software.

The bootable CD-ROM is not detected.

Try the solutions in the order given. If you cannot correct the problem, contact your service representative or authorized dealer for help.

Power Light Does Not Light

Check the following:

θIs the system operating normally? If so, the power LED is probably defective or the cable from the front panel to the server board is loose.

θAre there other problems with the system? If so, check the items listed under ‘System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly.”

If all items are correct and problems persist, contact your service representative or authorized dealer for help.

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Contents Intel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide Disclaimer Contents Solving Problems UpgradingTechnical Reference Regulatory and Integration InformationIndex Tables Feature Server Board FeaturesServer Board Features 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 Intel E7500 Chipset MCHSerial Ports Keyboard and Mouse ConnectorsSuper I/O Parallel PortMemory PCI I/O SubsystemBit / 133 MHz PCI-X Capable Subsystem Bit / 100 MHz PCI-X Capable SubsystemVideo Controller Network Interface Controller NIC32-bit/33 MHz PCI Subsystem AC Link Mode Wake on LANPassword Protection SecuritySecurity Operation Summary Password Clear Jumper Using PasswordsIntel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide Configuration Utilities Configuration Software and UtilitiesPower-On Self-Test Post Description and brief procedureStarting Setup Using Bios Setup UtilityIf You Cannot Access Setup Setup MenusKeyboard Commands PressOn-Screen Options Power Boot SystemMenu Selection Bar Menu Selection Bar Main Advanced SecurityMain Menu 44 MB, 3 ½ defaultMain Menu ChoicesPrimary/Secondary, Master/Slave Submenus Disabled defaultEnabled default Description Primary/Secondary, Master/Slave SubmenuWin2000/.NET Default Advanced MenuAdvanced Menu Auto Detect default Disabled default No defaultDOS default Enabled defaultDevice Configuration Submenu O Device Configuration SubmenuECP default Default IRQ7 defaultDMA 3 default On Board Device Submenu On Board Device SubmenuPCI Configuration Submenu PCI Configuration SubmenuServer Menu Submenu Choices Enabled defaultChoices Disabled default Option ROM Scan SubmenuConsole Redirection Submenu Console Redirection SubmenuEnabled default No default Event Logging SubmenuEvent Logging Submenu Hardware Monitor Submenu Hardware Monitor SubmenuSecurity Menu If no password entered previously FeatureEnabled default User default Security MenuPower Menu Power MenuBoot Menu Last State defaultBoot Menu Boot PriorityDevice Feature Choices System MenuSystem Menu Port On Board Connector Designator Exit MenuExit Menu Recording the Current Bios Settings Upgrading the BiosPreparing for the Upgrade 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 Tools and Supplies Needed Server Board InstallationSafety Cautions Before You BeginSafety and Regulatory Compliance Minimum Hardware Requirements Installation NotesPower Supply ProcessorInstallation Procedures Installing the I/O Gasket and ShieldAttaching the Gasket to the I/O Shield Installing the I/O Shield Attaching the Label to 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 Processors Installing the Retention BracketsAttaching the Processor Applying Thermal GreaseInstalling the Processor Wind Tunnel Attaching the Processor Wind Tunnel AssemblyAttaching the Heat Sink Attaching the Heat Sink Fan Attaching Intake and Exhaust AssembliesInstalling the Optional Scsi Add-in Card Making Connections to the Server Board Making Connections to the Server BoardCable Routing IDE CablesFloppy Drive Cable Routing the Floppy Drive CableFinishing Up Making Back Panel ConnectionsUpgrading Installing DIMMs MemoryProcessors Adding or Replacing a Processor Attaching the Processor Installing the Processor Wind Tunnel OM14477 Replacing the Backup Battery Removing a ProcessorVarning Intel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide Checklist Solving ProblemsResetting the System Initial System StartupRunning New Application Software After the System Has Been Running CorrectlyMore Problem Solving Procedures Preparing the System for Diagnostic TestingMonitoring Post Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsPower Light Does Not Light Confirming Loading of the Operating SystemNo Characters Appear on Screen Characters Are Distorted or IncorrectSystem Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not LightCD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Problems with NetworkHard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Cannot Connect to a ServerProblems with Application Software Bootable CD-ROM Is Not DetectedPCI Installation Tips Getting Help World Wide Web TelephoneIntel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide Technical Reference Configuration JumpersPins What happens at system reset Jumper NameFront Panel Header Connection Descriptions Pins DescriptionFront Panel Header LocationProduct Regulatory Compliance Product Safety ComplianceRegulatory and Integration Information Product EMC ComplianceElectromagnetic Compatibility Notices Product Regulatory Compliance MarkingsProduct Certification Markings Europe CE Declaration of Conformity Taiwan Declaration of ConformityKorean RRL Compliance Australia / New ZealandIndex ESDPCI
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