Make sure the drive is compatible. See “Additional Information and Software” for a link to the tested drives.

Make sure you have not exceeded the power budget for the server. See “Additional Information and Software” for a link to software to check your power budget.

If using SCSI drives, verify that each SCSI ID number is unique on the SCSI bus. See your drive documentation for details on setting the SCSI ID for your drives.

If using ATA drives, verify that the master/slave settings are set correctly. See your drive documentation for details on setting the master/slave settings.

If using a RAID configuration with SCSI or SATA drives, make sure the RAID card is installed correctly.

Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected

Check the following:

Make sure the BIOS is configured to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device.

LED Information

The Intel® Server Board [ProductCode] includes LEDs that can aid in troubleshooting your system. A table of these LEDs with a description of their use is listed below.

Table 7. LED Information

LED Name

Function

Location

LED Color

Notes

 

 

 

 

 

Power

Indicates system power

Front control

Green

Off = Power is off or in sleep

 

is on or off

panel

 

state S5

 

 

 

 

On = Power is on or in sleep

 

 

 

 

stats S0

 

 

 

 

 

ID

Aid in server

Front control

Blue

Press ID LED button or use

 

identification from the

panel and

 

Server Management software

 

back panel

board rear left

 

to turn the LED on and off.

 

 

corner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Fault

Visible fault warning

Control panel

Green or

Green = No Fault

 

 

and board rear

Amber

Green blinking = degraded

 

 

left corner

 

 

 

 

condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amber blinking = non-critical

 

 

 

 

error

 

 

 

 

Amber = critical or non-

 

 

 

 

recoverable error

 

 

 

 

 

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S5000VSA specifications

The Intel S5000VSA is a server motherboard that has been tailored to meet the needs of businesses requiring a reliable and scalable infrastructure. Designed for Intel's 5000 series of chipsets, this motherboard is notable for its standards in performance, flexibility, and management capabilities.

One of the standout features of the Intel S5000VSA is its support for dual Intel Xeon processors. The flexibility to utilize various Xeon chips allows organizations to select the optimal processing power for their specific workloads, whether that be database management, virtualization, or heavy computation tasks. This capability is essential for providing the high levels of performance and responsiveness businesses demand in their server environments.

The motherboard supports up to 32GB of memory using DDR2 technology, with eight DIMM slots available for expansion. This memory capacity allows for significant multitasking and resource management, essential in data-heavy server applications. The board supports both ECC (Error-Correcting Code) and non-ECC memory, offering organizations options depending on their fault tolerance needs.

In terms of connectivity, the S5000VSA comes equipped with multiple PCI Express slots, providing ample options for expandability with various I/O cards or additional network interfaces. This is particularly important as businesses grow and require additional capabilities or higher performance networking solutions.

The Intel S5000VSA is also noted for its advanced management features. Integrated Remote Management capabilities enable IT administrators to monitor and manage the system from afar, enhancing both uptime and ease of maintenance. Support for Intel’s Active Management Technology (AMT) allows for greater control over the server and improves security by enabling remote management regardless of the operating system state.

Another important aspect of the S5000VSA is its built-in RAID controller that supports several RAID levels. This feature enhances data reliability and performance, allowing users to configure their storage systems according to their needs, whether they prioritize speed or redundancy.

In summary, the Intel S5000VSA is a robust server motherboard designed with scalability, performance, and management in mind. It supports dual Xeon processors, offers extensive memory options, and provides essential features such as RAID support and remote management. This makes it a suitable choice for data centers and enterprises looking for a competitive edge through advanced technology.