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Intel SE7500WV2 Running the Promise FastBuild Utility , Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console

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After selecting the bus, the following menu displays:

Table 9. Menu for each SCSI Channel

Host Adapter Option Comment

AIC-7899 at

Bus:Device:Channel

01:06:A (or 01:06:B)

Configure/View

Host Adapter

Settings

Press <Enter> to view the Configuration Menu.

SCSI Disk Utilities Press <Enter> to view the SCSI Disk Utilities Menu. This

menu allows you to format hard disks and/or verify disk

media.

When you are finished, press <Esc> and make your selection from the following menu:

Table 10. Exit Menu

Feature Option Comment

Exit Utility? Yes

No

When you finish configuring your SCSI devices, press <Esc>. Then select Yes

and press <Enter>. When this message appears:

Please press any key to reboot.

Press any key, and the server reboots.

Running the Promise FastBuild Utility

This utility is only found on the SE7500WV2 ATA model only.

The Promise ATA-100 host adapter is configured using the FastBuild† configuration utility that

allows you to configure/view the settings of the host adapter and set RAID configurations.

When to Run the Promise FastBuild Utility

Use the FastBuild utility to:

• Define a RAID array

• Delete a RAID array

• Restore a RAID array

Running the Promise FastBuild Utility

1. When this message appears on the video monitor:

<<<Press <Ctrl><F> to enter FastBuild (TM) Utility>>>

2. Press <Ctrl+F> to run the utility.

Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console

Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console is part of Intel Server Management. Direct Platform

Control is a server management application that supports remote system management via LAN, or

an RS-232 serial connection to the server serial 2 port over a modem or a direct serial cable. The

Direct Platform Control Console provides the ability for remote management of Intel servers via

modem or LAN with a capability to run DOS-based programs.

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