Contents
Contents 1 Server Board Features................................................................................... 1
Connector and Component Locations.....................................................................................3
Back Panel Connectors...........................................................................................................4
Hardware Requirements......................................................................................................... 5
2 Hardware Installations and Upgrades.......................................................... 7
Before You Begin.................................................................................................................... 7
Installation Precautions........................................................................................................... 7
Tools and Supplies Needed.................................................................................................... 8
Installing and Removing Memory............................................................................................ 8
Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration...................................................... 8
Installing DIMMs............................................................................................................. 9
Removing DIMMs......................................................................................................... 10
Installing or Replacing the Processor....................................................................................11
Installing a Processor................................................................................................... 11
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink........................................................................ 13
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable.......................................................... 14
Removing the Processor.............................................................................................. 14
Installing and Removing a PCI Express* x8 Card................................................................. 14
Installing a PCI Express* x8 Card................................................................................ 14
Removing the PCI Express* x8 Card........................................................................... 15
Replacing the Backup Battery............................................................................................... 15
3 Server Utilities .............................................................................................. 21
Using the BIOS Setup Utility................................................................................................. 21
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block...................................................................... 21
Clearing Passwords.............................................................................................................. 21
Updating the BIOS................................................................................................................ 22
Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility............................................ 22
4 Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 25
Resetting the System............................................................................................................ 25
Problems following Initial System Installation .......................................................................25
First Steps Checklist.....................................................................................................25
Hardware Diagnostic Testing................................................................................................ 26
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights........................................................ 26
Confirming Loading of the Operating System ..............................................................27
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions............................................................................ 27
Power Light Does Not Light..........................................................................................27
No Characters Appear on Screen................................................................................ 28
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect...........................................................................28
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly............................................................. 29
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light................................................................. 29
CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ...............................29
Cannot Connect to a Server......................................................................................... 30
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