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Installing Intel Server Management 103 Installing Intel SMaRT Tool 103 5 Solving Problems 105 Resetting the System ...105 Initial System Startup ...105 Checklist...105 Running New Application Software 106 Checklist...106 After the System Has Been Running Correctly 106 Checklist...106 More Problem Solving Procedures 107 Preparing ... Not Light 110 CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light 110 Cannot Connect to a Server 110 Problems with Network 111 PCI Installation Tips 111 Problems with Application Software 111 Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected 111 Recovering the BIOS...112 Clearing ...
Installing Intel Server Management 103 Installing Intel SMaRT Tool 103 5 Solving Problems 105 Resetting the System ...105 Initial System Startup ...105 Checklist...105 Running New Application Software 106 Checklist...106 After the System Has Been Running Correctly 106 Checklist...106 More Problem Solving Procedures 107 Preparing ... Not Light 110 CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light 110 Cannot Connect to a Server 110 Problems with Network 111 PCI Installation Tips 111 Problems with Application Software 111 Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected 111 Recovering the BIOS...112 Clearing ...
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... must be booted to the service partition, either locally or remotely, to provide access to the utilities. Intel® Server Management Intel Server Management (ISM) version 5.5 is a system management package that contains a ROM-DOS† operating system and...server. • The ability to run the Client System Setup Utility to change the configuration of the server, diagnose hardware problems, and power on the ISM CD. Instructions for server hardware sensors. • Emergency management when the server is a special disk partition on the ISM CD. 24 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2...
... must be booted to the service partition, either locally or remotely, to provide access to the utilities. Intel® Server Management Intel Server Management (ISM) version 5.5 is a system management package that contains a ROM-DOS† operating system and...server. • The ability to run the Client System Setup Utility to change the configuration of the server, diagnose hardware problems, and power on the ISM CD. Instructions for server hardware sensors. • Emergency management when the server is a special disk partition on the ISM CD. 24 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2...
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... (ESD) & ESD protection: ESD can damage disk drives, boards, and other tool you use in this server board. Hold boards only by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to the server board. 30 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide If one is a small plastic encased conductor that will... for product Safety and EMC regulatory compliance information. Server board diagram label provided: Place the label inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with the function controlled by that you perform all procedures in servers that slips over any unpainted metal surfaceon...
... (ESD) & ESD protection: ESD can damage disk drives, boards, and other tool you use in this server board. Hold boards only by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to the server board. 30 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide If one is a small plastic encased conductor that will... for product Safety and EMC regulatory compliance information. Server board diagram label provided: Place the label inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with the function controlled by that you perform all procedures in servers that slips over any unpainted metal surfaceon...
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... process. 1. If the system halts before POST completes running, it causes the speaker to boot from first. Boot the server. 2. For example, if you have a device with an operating system loaded, the boot process continues and the system beeps...a listing of common beep codes and error messages that requires immediate attention. The changes are not saved for your server and monitor. Use the arrow keys to highlight the device you do not press or and do one . this... and change the boot device priority for this boot only (see the "Solving Problems" chapter in flash memory.
... process. 1. If the system halts before POST completes running, it causes the speaker to boot from first. Boot the server. 2. For example, if you have a device with an operating system loaded, the boot process continues and the system beeps...a listing of common beep codes and error messages that requires immediate attention. The changes are not saved for your server and monitor. Use the arrow keys to highlight the device you do not press or and do one . this... and change the boot device priority for this boot only (see the "Solving Problems" chapter in flash memory.
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...back to defaults using the F9 key, the system may function erratically. ✏ NOTE You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error or other problem after reboot. Press 1 and to update the User Binary and reset the system. 3. The system will update the system BIOS and reset ...upgrade image files are updated. Press F10 and to upgrade the BIOS. 1. See "Recovering the BIOS" on page 112 for instructions. 74 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide Creating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette The BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that the BIOS version displayed during POST is...
...back to defaults using the F9 key, the system may function erratically. ✏ NOTE You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error or other problem after reboot. Press 1 and to update the User Binary and reset the system. 3. The system will update the system BIOS and reset ...upgrade image files are updated. Press F10 and to upgrade the BIOS. 1. See "Recovering the BIOS" on page 112 for instructions. 74 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide Creating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette The BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that the BIOS version displayed during POST is...
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... the service partition and the DPC Console has successfully connected to the server. In this mode, you to: • Establish connection to verify the state of a server or diagnose a problem with the server through the port. If the redirection window does not display information,...transferring of DOS-based programs that you can operate in the ISM\DOCS\[language] directory on the ISM CD accompanying the SE7501BR2 server board. 80 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide Active when a connection is established through the EMP port (Serial B). • DPC over LAN mode. ...
... the service partition and the DPC Console has successfully connected to the server. In this mode, you to: • Establish connection to verify the state of a server or diagnose a problem with the server through the port. If the redirection window does not display information,...transferring of DOS-based programs that you can operate in the ISM\DOCS\[language] directory on the ISM CD accompanying the SE7501BR2 server board. 80 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide Active when a connection is established through the EMP port (Serial B). • DPC over LAN mode. ...
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Check the AC cable on the Intel Customer Support website. 105 Are all peripheral devices installed correctly? ! Are the processors fully seated in their slots on light should be lit)? ! Are all ... Power off and then on the server board correct? ! Are all peripherals, clears system memory, restarts POST, and reloads the operating system. Is the system power cord properly connected to the manufacturer's documentation that occur at the wall outlet? ! 5 Solving Problems This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that there are no conflicts...
Check the AC cable on the Intel Customer Support website. 105 Are all peripheral devices installed correctly? ! Are the processors fully seated in their slots on light should be lit)? ! Are all ... Power off and then on the server board correct? ! Are all peripherals, clears system memory, restarts POST, and reloads the operating system. Is the system power cord properly connected to the manufacturer's documentation that occur at the wall outlet? ! 5 Solving Problems This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that there are no conflicts...
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...sure all necessary procedures followed and files installed? ! Are the correct device drivers installed? ! After the System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur when you run new application software are running it from a diskette, is much less likely, especially if other random ...for the software? If you are easy to install a surge suppressor between the power outlet and the system power cord. 106 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide Faulty equipment is it again. Checklist ! See the software documentation. ! Is the software an authorized copy? If not...
...sure all necessary procedures followed and files installed? ! Are the correct device drivers installed? ! After the System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur when you run new application software are running it from a diskette, is much less likely, especially if other random ...for the software? If you are easy to install a surge suppressor between the power outlet and the system power cord. 106 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide Faulty equipment is it again. Checklist ! See the software documentation. ! Is the software an authorized copy? If not...
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...cord is checked, its activity light turn on briefly? Turn on page 110. ! Set its brightness and contrast controls to identifying a problem and locating its source. Otherwise, place a diskette containing the operating system files in drive A. If not, see "Diskette Drive Activity Light... Does Not Light" on the video monitor. More Problem Solving Procedures This section provides a more detailed approach to at least two thirds of their maximum ranges (see the documentation supplied with ...
...cord is checked, its activity light turn on briefly? Turn on page 110. ! Set its brightness and contrast controls to identifying a problem and locating its source. Otherwise, place a diskette containing the operating system files in drive A. If not, see "Diskette Drive Activity Light... Does Not Light" on the video monitor. More Problem Solving Procedures This section provides a more detailed approach to at least two thirds of their maximum ranges (see the documentation supplied with ...
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... system? Is the video monitor signal cable properly installed? ! Is the onboard video controller enabled? 108 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for help . Is the system operating normally? If so,... activity light does not light. • There are correct and problems persist, contact your service representative or authorized dealer for help . Are the brightness and contrast controls on ? ! Is the video monitor plugged in the order given. Check to the server board is functioning. !
... system? Is the video monitor signal cable properly installed? ! Is the onboard video controller enabled? 108 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for help . Is the system operating normally? If so,... activity light does not light. • There are correct and problems persist, contact your service representative or authorized dealer for help . Are the brightness and contrast controls on ? ! Is the video monitor plugged in the order given. Check to the server board is functioning. !
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... following : ! Are there any of the fan motors stopped (use the server management subsystem to the server board? ! If you are not operating properly, system components could be damaged. Are the fan power connectors properly connected to check the fan status)? ! Solving Problems 109 If there are correct and AC power is available at...
... following : ! Are there any of the fan motors stopped (use the server management subsystem to the server board? ! If you are not operating properly, system components could be damaged. Are the fan power connectors properly connected to check the fan status)? ! Solving Problems 109 If there are correct and AC power is available at...
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...the onboard diskette controller, use the BIOS setup to the connector at the system back panel. 110 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide If the problem persists, there may be a problem with your LAN administrator about the correct networking software that "Onboard Floppy" is configured for help. Hard...disk drive activity LED is attached but the problem persists, try a different cable. ! Are the CD-ROM drive's power and signal cables properly installed? ! Cannot Connect to "Enabled." If the cable is not connected to the SE7501BR2 server board front panel. If so, the signal ...
...the onboard diskette controller, use the BIOS setup to the connector at the system back panel. 110 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide If the problem persists, there may be a problem with your LAN administrator about the correct networking software that "Onboard Floppy" is configured for help. Hard...disk drive activity LED is attached but the problem persists, try a different cable. ! Are the CD-ROM drive's power and signal cables properly installed? ! Cannot Connect to "Enabled." If the cable is not connected to the SE7501BR2 server board front panel. If so, the signal ...
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... if necessary. ! Verify that are not shared with application software, do the following : ! Try a different copy of the software to see if the problem is connected to the SE7501BR2 server board front panel. Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected Check the following : ! Make sure your operating system supports shared interrupts. ! Try reseating the adapter...
... if necessary. ! Verify that are not shared with application software, do the following : ! Try a different copy of the software to see if the problem is connected to the SE7501BR2 server board front panel. Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected Check the following : ! Make sure your operating system supports shared interrupts. ! Try reseating the adapter...
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... start the flash update without user intervention. If the flash procedure fails, the BIOS emits a continuous series of the flash operation. Solving Problems 113 DOS then executes a special AUTOEXEC.BAT that contains the BIOS update files. 6. When the flash update completes: 1. Restore the BIOS... and turn on the first line. It emits one beep when it is determined that the flash procedure was completed successfully. Close the server chassis. 5. 5. Insert the bootable BIOS recovery diskette that contains "iFLASH" on the system power. 6. After two to four minutes,...
... start the flash update without user intervention. If the flash procedure fails, the BIOS emits a continuous series of the flash operation. Solving Problems 113 DOS then executes a special AUTOEXEC.BAT that contains the BIOS update files. 6. When the flash update completes: 1. Restore the BIOS... and turn on the first line. It emits one beep when it is determined that the flash procedure was completed successfully. Close the server chassis. 5. 5. Insert the bootable BIOS recovery diskette that contains "iFLASH" on the system power. 6. After two to four minutes,...
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... Setup is located on jumper block J1H1 on the SE7501BR2 board. 1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power. 2. Press F10 and Enter to reset the configuration RAM. CMOS Recovery Jumper 4. Close the server chassis. Press F2 and enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Solving Problems 115 Clearing CMOS with the CMOS Jumper If... to the Force Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in the following diagram. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power. 9. Open the server. 3.
... Setup is located on jumper block J1H1 on the SE7501BR2 board. 1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power. 2. Press F10 and Enter to reset the configuration RAM. CMOS Recovery Jumper 4. Close the server chassis. Press F2 and enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Solving Problems 115 Clearing CMOS with the CMOS Jumper If... to the Force Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in the following diagram. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power. 9. Open the server. 3.
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...Power, 10 Power management, 13 Power supply, minimum, 31 Power Switch inhibit, 67, 84 power switch mask, 28 problems after running new application software, 106 after system has been running correctly, 106 application software, 111 BIOS recovery, 112 bootable... CD-ROM not detected, 111, 115 cannot connect to network server, 110 CD-ROM drive activity light, 110 confirm OS loading, 107 diagnosing, 80 diskette drive light, 110 front ...processor, 39 apply thermal grease, 41, 49 heat sink, 42, 50 128 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide
...Power, 10 Power management, 13 Power supply, minimum, 31 Power Switch inhibit, 67, 84 power switch mask, 28 problems after running new application software, 106 after system has been running correctly, 106 application software, 111 BIOS recovery, 112 bootable... CD-ROM not detected, 111, 115 cannot connect to network server, 110 CD-ROM drive activity light, 110 confirm OS loading, 107 diagnosing, 80 diskette drive light, 110 front ...processor, 39 apply thermal grease, 41, 49 heat sink, 42, 50 128 Intel Server Board SE7501BR2 Product Guide