Intel SE7500WV2 manual Recovering the Bios, Software Update Package

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1.Insert and boot to the Resource CD.

2.Exit from the menu to a DOS prompt.

3.Insert a diskette into the floppy drive.

4.At the DOS prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type:

format a:/s

or, for a formatted diskette, type:

sys a:

5. Press <Enter>.

Software Update Package

1.Download the software update.

2.Print, review, and follow the instruction file (it supercedes any other instructions).

✏NOTE

Be sure to record the current custom BIOS settings. They will be cleared and reset to their default values during the BIOS update portion of the operation. You will need these settings to configure your computer at the end of the update procedure. To record the current custom settings, boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the splash screen. Write down the current custom settings in the BIOS Setup program.

Recovering the BIOS

It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS upgrade; however, an interruption could damage the BIOS. The following steps explain how to recover the BIOS if an upgrade fails. The following procedure uses recovery mode for the Setup program.

✏NOTE

Because of the small amount of code available in the non-erasable boot block area, there is no video support. You will not see anything on the screen during the procedure. Monitor the procedure by listening to the speaker and looking at the floppy drive LED.

1.Turn off all connected peripherals, turn off system power, and disconnect the AC power cord.

2.Remove the access cover and expose the server board. For instructions, see the product guide accompanying your chassis.

3.Move the Recovery Boot (RCVRY BOOT) jumper from its normal position to the BIOS recovery position (see Figure 21 and Table 12 on page 69).

4.Reinstall the access cover and connect the power cord.

5.Insert the diskette holding the BIOS upgrade and recovery files into drive A.

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Contents Intel Server Board SE7500WV2 Product Guide Page Contents Configuration Software and Utilities UpgradingSolving Problems Equipment Log and Power Consumption WorksheetsTechnical Reference Regulatory and Integration InformationFigures TablesServer Board Features Server Board FeaturesDescription Server Board VersionsServer Board Connector and Component Locations Server Board Connector and Component LocationsBack Panel Connectors Back Panel ConnectorsProcessor MemoryPCI Riser Slots VideoScsi Controller ATA-100 ControllerNIC Connector and Status LEDs Network ControllerKeyboard and Mouse 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 Intrusion Switch Monitoring Using PasswordsSecurity 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 Software and Utilities Service Partition OptionalConfiguration Utilities System Software Update SequencePower-On Self-Test Post Hot KeysHot Keys To Do ThisTemporarily Changing the Boot Device Priority Bios SetupIf Bios Setup Is Inaccessible When to Run the Adaptec SCSISelect Utility Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7899 Scsi AdapterRunning the Adaptec SCSISelect Utility Running the SCSISelect UtilityWhen to Run the Promise FastBuild Utility Running the Promise FastBuild UtilityDirect Platform Control DPC Console 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 Boot Device Priority Setting Passwords and Security OptionsSetting the Administrator Password Exiting the SSUViewing the System Event Log Setting the User PasswordSetting Security Options Viewing FRU Information Viewing Sensor Data RecordsUpdating System Firmware and Bios Updating the BiosUpdating the Firmware Verifying the FirmwareSaving and Restoring the System Configuration Saving a ConfigurationRestoring 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 Command Line Format CommandWhat You Need to Do How You Use the FRU/SDR Load UtilityPrompting for Product Level FRU Information Intel Server Board SE7500WV2 Product Guide Solving Problems Resetting the SystemChecklist Initial System StartupRunning New Application Software After the System Has Been Running CorrectlyMore Problem Solving Procedures Monitoring PostVerifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights 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 Problems with Network Problems with Application SoftwareBootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected 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 What it does at system reset Technical ReferenceServer Board Jumpers Jumper NameDiagnostic LEDs Diagnostic LED Decoder PostPost Codes Code0Fh 2Bh Off 2Dh 82h Off Post Error Codes and Messages Standard Post Error Messages and CodesError Code Error Message119 11A 11B 11E 120 121 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 Extended Post Error Messages and Codes Bios Recovery Beep Codes Bootblock Error Beep CodesBios Recovery Beep Codes Bootblock Error Beep CodesIntel Server Board SE7500WV2 Product Guide Product Safety Compliance Regulatory and Integration InformationProduct Regulatory Compliance 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 Calculating Power Consumption Worksheet, Calculating DC Power UsagePower Usage Worksheet 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