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Intel SE7500CW2 Upgrading the BIOS, Preparing for the Upgrade, Obtaining the Upgrade Utility

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Upgrading the BIOS

Preparing for the Upgrade

Before you upgrade the BIOS, prepare for the upgrade by recording the current BIOS settings, obtaining the upgrade utility, and making a copy of the current BIOS.

Recording the Current BIOS Settings

1. Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the message:

Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP

2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.

✏NOTE

Do not skip step 2. You will need these settings to configure your computer at the end of the procedure.

Obtaining the Upgrade Utility

You can upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files and the BIOS upgrade utility, PHLASH.EXE. You can obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the PHLASH.EXE utility through your computer supplier or from the Intel Customer Support Web site:

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7500CW2

✏NOTE

Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS upgrade.

This upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory. The following steps explain how to upgrade the BIOS.

Creating a Bootable Diskette

1.Use a DOS system to create the diskette.

2.Insert a diskette in diskette drive A.

3.At the C:\ prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type:

format a:/s

or, for a formatted diskette, type:

sys a:

4. Press <Enter>.

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Intel SE7500CW2 manual Upgrading the BIOS, Preparing for the Upgrade, Recording the Current BIOS Settings

Contents

Subassemblies/Products Intel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product GuideDisclaimer Server Board Installation Contents2 Configuration Software and Utilities DescriptionSolving Problems UpgradingIndex Technical Reference8 Regulatory and Integration Information FiguresTables Table 1. Server Board Features Server Board Features1 Description FeatureTable 1. Server Board Features continued FeatureDescription E A B CD F G Back Panel ConnectorsFigure 1. Back Panel Connectors OM14419BB AA Z Y X W V U TS Server Board Connector and Component LocationsA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O R Q PProcessor Dual Processor OperationBoxed Processor Fan Heat sink Intel E7500 Chipset ICH3Serial Ports Keyboard and Mouse ConnectorsSuper I/O Parallel PortMemory PCI I/O Subsystem64-bit /133 MHz PCI-XCapable Subsystem 64-bit /100 MHz PCI-XCapable SubsystemNetwork Interface Controller NIC Supported Network FeaturesVideo Controller 32-bit/33MHz PCI SubsystemACPI AC Link ModeWake on LAN Password Protection SecurityPassword Clear Jumper Using PasswordsIntel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide 2 Configuration Software and Utilities Power-On Self-TestPOSTStarting Setup Using BIOS Setup UtilityIf You Cannot Access Setup Setup MenusKeyboard Commands PressDescription Menu Selection Bar Main Menu Table 7. Main MenuPrimary/Secondary, Master/Slave Submenus Table 8. Primary/Secondary, Master/Slave SubmenuAdvanced Menu Table 9. Advanced MenuDOS default FeatureDisabled default No default Auto Detect defaultI/O Device Configuration Submenu Table 10. I/O Device Configuration SubmenuIRQ7 default FeatureECP default 378 default DMA 3 defaultOn Board Device Submenu Table 11. On Board Device SubmenuPCI Configuration Submenu Table 12. PCI Configuration SubmenuServer Menu Submenu Table 13. Option ROM Scan SubmenuTable 14. Server Menu Submenu Console Redirection Submenu Table 15. Console Redirection SubmenuEvent Logging Submenu Table 16. Event Logging SubmenuHardware Monitor Submenu Table 17. Hardware Monitor SubmenuSecurity Menu Table 18. Security MenuPower Menu Boot MenuDevice Table 20. Boot MenuBoot Priority DescriptionSystem Menu Table 21. System MenuExit Menu Table 21. System Menu continuedTable 22. Exit Menu Recording the Current BIOS Settings Upgrading the BIOSPreparing for the Upgrade Obtaining the Upgrade UtilityUpgrading the BIOS Recovering the BIOSCreating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette Changing the BIOS Language Hardware Monitoring Table 23. Monitored Headers and SensorsIntel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide Tools and Supplies Needed 3 Server Board InstallationSafety Cautions Before You BeginSafety and Regulatory Compliance Intel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product GuideMinimum Hardware Requirements Installation NotesPower Supply ProcessorInstallation Procedures Installing the I/O Gasket and ShieldAttaching the Gasket to the I/O Shield Figure 5. Installing the I/O Shield Installing the I/O ShieldAttaching the Label to the I/O Shield Figure 4. Attaching the Label to the I/O ShieldConfiguring Chassis Standoffs Installing Rubber Bumpers Installing the Server Board Placing the Server Board into the ChassisAttaching the Server Board Installing Memory Figure 10. Installing MemoryInstalling the Processors Installing the Retention BracketsAttaching the Processor Applying Thermal GreaseInstalling the Processor Wind Tunnel Attaching the Processor Wind Tunnel AssemblyAttaching the Heat Sink Attaching the Heat Sink Fan Attaching Intake and Exhaust AssembliesFigure 16. Attaching the Heat Sink Fan Installing the Optional SCSI Add-inCard Making Connections to the Server Board Figure 18. Making Connections to the Server BoardCable Routing IDE CablesFloppy Drive Cable Figure 20. Routing the Floppy Drive CableOM14421 Finishing Up Tools and Supplies Needed 4 UpgradingCautions CAUTIONSMemory Figure 22. Installing DIMMsProcessors CAUTIONSUpgrading Adding or Replacing a Processor Installing the Retention BracketsFigure 23. Installing the Retention Brackets Attaching the Processor Applying Thermal Grease1. Lift the socket lever on the processor Figure 27. Attaching the Wind Tunnel Assembly Installing the Processor Wind TunnelAttaching the Processor Wind Tunnel Assembly Attaching the Heat SinkAttaching the Heat Sink Fan Attaching Intake and Exhaust Assembliesby side ADVARSEL Replacing the Backup BatteryRemoving a Processor ADVARSELVARNING VAROITUSIntel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide Checklist 5 Solving ProblemsResetting the System Initial System StartupChecklist Running New Application SoftwareAfter the System Has Been Running Correctly ChecklistMore Problem Solving Procedures Preparing the System for Diagnostic TestingMonitoring POST Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsPower Light Does Not Light Confirming Loading of the Operating SystemNo Characters Appear on Screen Characters Are Distorted or IncorrectSystem Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not LightDiagnostics pass but the connection fails Problems with NetworkThe server hangs when the drivers are loaded Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not LightProblems with Application Software Bootable CD-ROMIs Not DetectedPCI Installation Tips Telephone 6 Getting HelpWorld Wide Web In U.S. and CanadaIntel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide Figure 31. Configuration Jumper Location Configuration Jumpers7 Technical Reference Table 24. Configuration Jumper J106Figure 32. Front Panel Header Connection Location Front Panel HeaderPins Front Panel Header Connection DescriptionsProduct Regulatory Compliance Product Safety Compliance8 Regulatory and Integration Information Product EMC ComplianceElectromagnetic Compatibility Notices Product Regulatory Compliance MarkingsFCC USA INDUSTRY CANADA ICES-003 Europe CE Declaration of ConformityTaiwan Declaration of Conformity Korean RRL Compliance Australia / New ZealandIntel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide Index