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3.Use the File and SDR menu items to work with the SDR information:

•Open: Views data from a previously saved SDR file.

•Save As: Saves the currently loaded SDR data to a file.

•Properties: Displays information about the SDR, including IPMI version, number of SDR entries, time stamps for changes to the SDR information, and free space remaining.

•Reload: Refreshes the display by reading the SDR data from the server.

Updating System Firmware and BIOS

Using the SSU, you can update the BIOS, update the firmware, and verify the firmware. Procedures for each are given below. You can also update the BIOS and firmware without using the SSU (You can download the updates from the Intel support website:

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server

Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS:

1.Download the update from the Intel support website.

2.From the SSU Main window, choose System Update. (System Update is available only in Expert mode.)

When you start System Update, it automatically displays the current revision information for the system firmware and BIOS.

3.From the File menu, choose Load and choose a .uif or .bio file to use for the update.

4.Click the Update button to update the BIOS.

Updating the Firmware

To update the system firmware:

1.Download the update from the Intel support website.

2.From the SSU Main window, choose System Update. (System Update is available only in Expert mode.)

When you start System Update, it automatically displays the current revision information for the system firmware and BIOS.

3.From the File menu, choose Load and choose a .uif or .hex file to use for the update.

4.Click the Update button to perform the update.

Verifying the Firmware

To compare the system firmware in nonvolatile memory with a firmware file:

1.Download the update from the Intel support website.

2.From the SSU Main window, choose System Update. (System Update is available only in Expert mode.)

When you start System Update, it automatically displays the current revision information for the system firmware and BIOS.

3.From the File menu, choose Load and choose a .hex file to use for the update.

4.Click the Verify button to compare the firmware code in nonvolatile storage with the selected file.

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Contents Intel Server Board SE7500WV2 Product Guide Page Contents Configuration Software and Utilities UpgradingTechnical Reference Solving ProblemsEquipment Log and Power Consumption Worksheets Regulatory and Integration InformationFigures TablesDescription Server Board FeaturesServer Board Features Server Board VersionsServer Board Connector and Component Locations Server Board Connector and Component LocationsBack Panel Connectors Back Panel ConnectorsPCI Riser Slots ProcessorMemory VideoScsi Controller ATA-100 ControllerKeyboard and Mouse NIC Connector and Status LEDsNetwork Controller RJ-45 Serial PortAbbreviation RJ-45 SignalRear Serial 2 Port Adapter Pin-out System Management Baseboard Management ControllerPlatform Event Management Field Replaceable Units and Sensor Data RecordsSystem Event Log EMP and Serial Over LAN Emergency Management PortIntel Server Management Security Intrusion Switch MonitoringUsing Passwords Software LocksSecure Mode Summary of Software Security Features Software Security FeaturesBoot without keyboard Installation Procedures Rearrange the StandoffsInstall the Server Board Installing the Server BoardInstall the Processor Retention Brackets Installing ProcessorsLower the locking bar completely Installing the Heat Sink Installing the Heat Sink Clip Installing Memory Connecting Cables Connect CablesInstalling a Service Partition on the Server Optional Installing Intel SMaRT Tool Installing your Operating SystemInstalling Intel Server Management Upgrading Tools and Supplies NeededInstalling DIMMs Processors Adding or Replacing a ProcessorLower the locking bar completely Installing the Heat Sink Replacing the Back up Battery Removing a ProcessorReplacing the Back up Battery Intel Server Board SE7500WV2 Product Guide Configuration Utilities Configuration Software and UtilitiesService Partition Optional System Software Update SequenceHot Keys Power-On Self-Test PostHot Keys To Do ThisTemporarily Changing the Boot Device Priority Bios SetupIf Bios Setup Is Inaccessible Running the Adaptec SCSISelect Utility When to Run the Adaptec SCSISelect UtilityConfiguring the Adaptec AIC-7899 Scsi Adapter Running the SCSISelect UtilityDirect Platform Control DPC Console When to Run the Promise FastBuild UtilityRunning the Promise FastBuild Utility Running the Promise FastBuild UtilityDPC Console Modes of Operation Creating SSU Diskettes Using the System Setup UtilityRunning the DPC Console Customizing the SSU Interface Running the SSUWorking with the SSU Interface Setting the Administrator Password Setting Boot Device PrioritySetting Passwords and Security Options Exiting the SSUViewing the System Event Log Setting the User PasswordSetting Security Options Viewing FRU Information Viewing Sensor Data RecordsUpdating the Firmware Updating System Firmware and BiosUpdating the Bios Verifying the FirmwareRestoring a Configuration Saving and Restoring the System ConfigurationSaving a Configuration Setting Up Paging AlertsIntel Server Board SE7500WV2 Product Guide Setting Up LAN Alerts Managing the Server Remotely Setting Up Remote LAN AccessSetting Up Remote Modem or Serial Access Software Updates Creating a Bootable DisketteRecovering the Bios Software Update PackageFRU/SDR Load Utility Description Firmware Update Utility DescriptionRunning the Firmware Update Utility What You Need to Do Command Line FormatCommand How You Use the FRU/SDR Load UtilityPrompting for Product Level FRU Information Intel Server Board SE7500WV2 Product Guide Checklist Solving ProblemsResetting the System Initial System StartupRunning New Application Software After the System Has Been Running CorrectlyVerifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights More Problem Solving ProceduresMonitoring Post Confirming Loading of the Operating SystemNo Characters Appear on Screen Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsPower Light Does Not Light Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Characters Are Distorted or IncorrectSystem Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected Problems with NetworkProblems with Application Software CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not LightAdd-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause Cannot Connect to a ServerIntel Server Board SE7500WV2 Product Guide Server Board Jumpers What it does at system resetTechnical Reference Jumper NamePost Codes Diagnostic LEDsDiagnostic LED Decoder Post Code0Fh 2Bh Off 2Dh 82h Off Error Code Post Error Codes and MessagesStandard Post Error Messages and Codes Error Message119 11A 11B 11E 120 121 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 Extended Post Error Messages and Codes Bios Recovery Beep Codes Bios Recovery Beep CodesBootblock Error Beep Codes Bootblock Error Beep CodesIntel Server Board SE7500WV2 Product Guide Product Regulatory Compliance Product Safety ComplianceRegulatory and Integration Information Product EMC ComplianceProduct Regulatory Compliance Markings Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices FCC USAEurope CE Declaration of Conformity Bsmi TaiwanEquipment Log and Power Consumption Worksheets Equipment LogModel Number Serial Number Date InstalledManufacturer Name Power Usage Worksheet Calculating Power ConsumptionWorksheet, Calculating DC Power Usage Current UsageTotal Watts For each voltage level Worksheet, Total Combined Power Used by the SystemVoltage level and total current V X a = W Index Intel Server Board SE7500WV2 Product Guide