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Intel S5000VSA manual BIOS POST Beep Codes, POST Error Beep Codes

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BIOS POST Beep Codes

The table below lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, the BIOS uses these beep codes to inform users of error conditions. Please note that not all error conditions are supported by BIOS beep codes.

		Table 8. POST Error Beep Codes

	Number of	Reason for Beeps and Action to Take
	Beeps	Reason for Beeps and Action to Take
	Beeps

	1, 2, or 3	Memory error. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good
		modules.

	4 - 7 or 9 - 11	Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. Remove all add-in
		cards and re-start the system. If the error still occurs, contact your system
		manufacturer. If the beep codes are not generated after the add-in cards
		are removed, insert the cards one at a time, booting the system between
		each card addition, until the beeps again occur to reveal the malfunctioning
		card.

	8	Replace or reseat the system video add-in card. If on-board video is bing
		used, the server board may be faulty.

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Contents

Intel Server Board S5000VSA User’s Guide Intel Order Number D36977-002Disclaimer Intel Server Board S5000VSA User’s GuideSafety Information Important Safety InstructionsWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Consignes de sécurité重要安全指导 Warnings Intel Server Board S5000VSA User’s GuideIntel Server Board S5000VSA User’s Guide About this Manual PrefaceManual Organization Additional Information and Software Product AccessoriesTable 1. Additional Information and Software Table 1. Additional Information and Software Intel Server Board S5000VSA User’s GuideIntel Server Board S5000VSA User’s Guide Contents Safety InformationChapter 1 Server Board Features Chapter 3 Hardware Installations and UpgradesAppendix A Getting Help Appendix C TroubleshootingAppendix B Regulatory and Compliance Information Appendix D Intel Server Issue Report Form Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not DetectedBIOS POST Beep Codes Hard Drives are not RecognizedIntel Server Board S5000VSA User’s Guide List of Tables Table 2. Server Board FeaturesTable 4. Setup Menu Key Use Resetting the SystemIntel Server Board S5000VSA User’s Guide List of Figures xviii Intel Server Board S5000VSA User’s Guide1 Server Board Features Figure 1. Intel Server Board S5000VSATable 2. Server Board Features Table 2 summarizes the features of the server boardExternal connections Internal connectionsRAID Support SATA Server BoardSAS Server Board Connector and Component Locations Figure 2. Server Board Connector and Component Locations Figure 3. Configuration Jumper Descriptions Configuration JumpersIntel Server Board S5000VSA User’s Guide Back Panel Connectors Figure 4. Back Panel ConnectorsABC D Table 3. NIC LED DescriptionsHardware Requirements ProcessorMemory Memory Sparing and MirroringPower Supply Optional HardwareHard Disk Drives Intel Local Control PanelUsing the BIOS Setup Utility Starting SetupIf You Cannot Access Setup Setup MenusTable 4. Setup Menu Key Use Setup ConfirmationLoad default configuration now? Yes NoUpgrading the BIOS Preparing for the UpgradeRecording the Current BIOS Settings Table 4. Setup Menu Key UseUpgrading the BIOS Obtaining the UpgradeClearing the Password Figure 5. Password Clear JumperClearing the CMOS Figure 6. CMOS Clear Jumper3 Hardware Installations and Upgrades Installing and Removing MemoryInstalling DIMMs Before You BeginFigure 7. Installing Memory Removing DIMMs Installing or Replacing the Processor“Intel Server Board S5000VSA User’s Guide” Figure 8. Lifting the Socket Handle Installing the ProcessorFigure 9. Open the Load Plate Figure 10. Removing the Shipping Cover Figure 11. Installing the ProcessorFigure 12. Removing the Protective Socket Cover Installing the Heat Sinks Figure 13. Installing the Heat SinkRemoving a Processor Replacing the Backup Battery Figure 14. Replacing the Backup Battery AF000183“Intel Server Board S5000VSA User’s Guide” Appendix A Getting Help World Wide WebTelephone U.S. and CanadaIn Asia-Pacific Region JapanLatin America AustraliaEcuador PanamaParaguay UruguayIntel Server Board S5000VSA User’s Guide Product Safety Compliance Appendix B Regulatory and Compliance InformationProduct Regulatory Compliance Product EMC Compliance - Class A ComplianceProduct Regulatory Compliance Markings Certifications / Registrations / DeclarationsTable 5. Product Certification Markings FCC USA Electromagnetic Compatibility NoticesTable 5. Product Certification Markings Europe CE Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada ICES-003Taiwan Declaration of Conformity BSMI Korean Compliance RRL CNCA CCC-ChinaRestriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Compliance End-of-Life / Product RecyclingAppendix C Troubleshooting Resetting the SystemProblems following Initial System Installation Table 6. Resetting the SystemHardware Diagnostic Testing First Steps ChecklistVerifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsConfirming Loading of the Operating System Power Light Does Not Light No Characters Appear on ScreenCharacters Are Distorted or Incorrect System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate ProperlyProblems with Network The server hangs when the drivers are loadedCD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Cannot Connect to a ServerSystem Boots when Installing PCI Card Problems with Newly Installed Application SoftwareDiagnostics pass but the connection fails The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent causeProblems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier Hard Drives are not RecognizedLED Information Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not DetectedTable 7. LED Information BIOS POST Beep Codes Table 8. POST Error Beep CodesAppendix D Intel Server Issue Report Form Board / Chassis InformationOperating System Information DIMM ConfigurationAdd-in Card, Peripheral, Video, NIC Hard Drive Information Management InformationControl Panel Information On-Board Platform Instrumentation only Intel System ManagementComplete Problem Description Intel Server Board S5000VSA User’s Guide