Intel SE7500WV2

Installation Procedures 27

Memory

Only DDR-200 or DDR-266 compliant SDRAM is supported by the server board. Install from

256 MB to 12 GB of registered, ECC memory, using up to six DIMMs. A 1U chassis requires low-

profile (LP) 1.2-inch DIMMs.

DIMMs must be installed in pairs and in the following order: 1B and 1A, 2B and 2A, 3B and 3A.

Installed DIMMs must be the same speed and must all be registered. For a list of supported

memory, call your service representative or visit the Intel Support website:

http://support.intel.com

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Figure 12. Installing Memory

Contents

Main Page Contents 1 Description 2 Installation Procedures 3 Upgrading 4 Configuration Software and Utilities 5 Solving Problems 6 Technical Reference 7 Regulatory and Integration Information 8 Equipment Log and Power Consumption Worksheets Index Figures Tables 1 Description Server Board Features Table 1. Server Board Versions Table 2. Server Board Features Server Board Connector and Component Locations The SE7500WV2 comes in both SCSI and ATA versions. Figure 1 is a composite view of both versions. Back Panel Connectors Figure 2. Back Panel Connectors Processor Memory PCI Riser Slots Video SCSI Controller ATA-100 Controller IDE RAID Network Controller NIC Connector and Status LEDs Keyboard and Mouse RJ-45 Serial Port Page ACPI System Management Baseboard Management Controller Field Replaceable Units and Sensor Data Records System Event Log Platform Event Management Emergency Management Port EMP and Serial Over LAN Security Intrusion Switch Monitoring Software Locks Using Passwords Secure Mode Summary of Software Security Features Table 4. Software Security Features Table 4. Software Security Features (continued) 2 Installation Procedures Rearrange the Standoffs = Install the Server Board Install the Processor Retention Brackets Installing Processors Page Page Page Page Connect Cables Before connecting cables, consult the documentation supplied with your chassis. Figure 13. Connecting Cables Getting Started with Intel Server Management and Intel SMaRT Tool (Optional) Installing a Service Partition on the Server (Optional) Installing your Operating System Installing Intel Server Management Installing Intel SMaRT Tool 3 Upgrading Tools and Supplies Needed Cautions CAUTIONS Memory Processors WARNING CAUTION Adding or Replacing a Processor Page Page Removing a Processor Replacing the Back up Battery WARNING ADVARSEL! ADVARSEL Page Page 4 Configuration Software and Utilities Service Partition (Optional) Configuration Utilities System Software Update Sequence Hot Keys Power-On Self-Test (POST) BIOS Setup If BIOS Setup Is Inaccessible Temporarily Changing the Boot Device Priority Running the Adaptec SCSISelect Utility When to Run the Adaptec SCSISelect Utility Running the SCSISelect Utility Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI Adapter Running the Promise FastBuild Utility When to Run the Promise FastBuild Utility Running the Promise FastBuild Utility Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console DPC Console Modes of Operation Running the DPC Console Using the System Setup Utility Creating SSU Diskettes Running the SSU Working with the SSU Interface Customizing the SSU Interface Exiting the SSU Setting Boot Device Priority Setting Passwords and Security Options Setting the Administrator Password Setting the User Password Setting Security Options Viewing the System Event Log Viewing FRU Information Viewing Sensor Data Records Updating System Firmware and BIOS Updating the BIOS Updating the Firmware Verifying the Firmware Saving and Restoring the System Configuration Saving a Configuration Restoring a Configuration Alerting for Platform Events Setting Up Paging Alerts Page Setting Up LAN Alerts Managing the Server Remotely Setting Up Remote LAN Access Setting Up Remote Modem or Serial Access Software Updates Creating a Bootable Diskette Software Update Package Recovering the BIOS Firmware Update Utility Description Running the Firmware Update Utility FRU/SDR Load Utility Description What You Need to Do How You Use the FRU/SDR Load Utility Page Page 5 Solving Problems Resetting the System Initial System Startup Running New Application Software After the System Has Been Running Correctly More Problem Solving Procedures Monitoring POST Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights Confirming Loading of the Operating System Specific Problems and Corrective Actions Power Light Does Not Light No Characters Appear on Screen Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Problems with Application Software Problems with Network The server hangs when the drivers are loaded: Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails: The Activity LED doesnt light: The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed: The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause: Cannot Connect to a Server Page 6 Technical Reference Server Board Jumpers E B C Diagnostic LEDs Page Page Page Table 13. Post Codes (continued) POST Error Codes and Messages Table 14. Standard POST Error Messages and Codes Table 14. Standard POST Error Messages and Codes (continued) Table 15. Extended POST Error Messages and Codes BIOS Recovery Beep Codes Table 16. BIOS Recovery Beep Codes Bootblock Error Beep Codes Table 17. Bootblock Error Beep Codes Page 7 Regulatory and Integration Information Product Regulatory Compliance Product Safety Compliance Product EMC Compliance Product Regulatory Compliance Markings Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices FCC (USA) INDUSTRY CANADA (ICES-003) Page 8 Equipment Log and Power Consumption Worksheets Equipment Log Equipment Log (continued) Current Usage Calculating Power Consumption Worksheet, Calculating DC Power Usage Worksheet, Total Combined Power Used by the System Index A B C-D E