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Contents 1 Server Board Features................................................................................. 15
Connector and Header Locations .........................................................................................17
Configuration Jumpers.......................................................................................................... 18
Back Panel Connectors.........................................................................................................21
Hardware Requirements....................................................................................................... 22
Processor..................................................................................................................... 22
Memory .......................................................................................................................22
Optional Hardware................................................................................................................ 24
Storage Devices........................................................................................................... 24
2 Hardware Installations and Upgrades........................................................ 25
Before You Begin.................................................................................................................. 25
Tools and Supplies Needed.................................................................................................. 25
Installing and Removing Memory.......................................................................................... 25
Installing DIMMs........................................................................................................... 25
Removing DIMMs......................................................................................................... 27
Installing or Replacing the Processor....................................................................................28
Installing the Processor................................................................................................ 28
Removing a Processor................................................................................................. 30
RJ45 Serial Port Configuration..............................................................................................31
Installing a PCI, PCI-X, or PCI-Express* Add-in Card ..........................................................32
Replacing the Backup Battery............................................................................................... 32
3 Server Utilities .............................................................................................. 34
Using the BIOS Setup Utility................................................................................................. 34
Starting Setup ..............................................................................................................34
If You Cannot Access Setup ........................................................................................34
Setup Menus................................................................................................................ 34
Upgrading the BIOS..............................................................................................................36
Preparing for the Upgrade............................................................................................ 36
Upgrading the BIOS..................................................................................................... 37
Clearing the Password.......................................................................................................... 37
Clearing the CMOS...............................................................................................................38
4 Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 39
Resetting the System............................................................................................................39
Problems following Initial System Installation .......................................................................40
First Steps Checklist.....................................................................................................40
Hardware Diagnostic Testing................................................................................................ 41
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights........................................................ 41
Confirming Loading of the Operating System ..............................................................41
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions............................................................................ 42
Power Light Does Not Light..........................................................................................42
No Characters Appear on Screen................................................................................ 43
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