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For the latest version of the Intel® Server Board S5000VCL . See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to reset the password or CMOS. Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of this manual, see http:// support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000VCL/. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS Setup screens, how to perform a BIOS update, and how to the...
For the latest version of the Intel® Server Board S5000VCL . See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to reset the password or CMOS. Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of this manual, see http:// support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000VCL/. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS Setup screens, how to perform a BIOS update, and how to the...
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... technical information about this product, including BIOS settings and chipset information If you need to install it Intel® Server Board S5000VCL Technical Product Specification Intel® Server Board S5000VCL Quick Start User's Guide in the search field at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000VCL Accessories or other Intel Spares and Configuration Guide server products Hardware (peripheral boards, adapter cards) and operating systems that...
... technical information about this product, including BIOS settings and chipset information If you need to install it Intel® Server Board S5000VCL Technical Product Specification Intel® Server Board S5000VCL Quick Start User's Guide in the search field at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000VCL Accessories or other Intel Spares and Configuration Guide server products Hardware (peripheral boards, adapter cards) and operating systems that...
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...; System Management Software For drivers Driver (for an extensive list of available drivers) Operating System Driver (for operating system drivers) For firmware and BIOS updates, or for BIOS recovery Firmware Updates For diagnostics test software Diagnostics See also the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit 2.0 CD that came with your server board. Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide ix Table 1.
...; System Management Software For drivers Driver (for an extensive list of available drivers) Operating System Driver (for operating system drivers) For firmware and BIOS updates, or for BIOS recovery Firmware Updates For diagnostics test software Diagnostics See also the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit 2.0 CD that came with your server board. Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide ix Table 1.
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... You Cannot Access Setup 11 Setup Menus ...12 Upgrading the BIOS ...13 Preparing for the Upgrade 14 Upgrading the BIOS ...14 Clearing the Password ...15 Chapter 3: Hardware Installations and Upgrades 17 Before You Begin ...17 Tools and Supplies Needed 17 Installing and Removing Memory 17 Installing FBDIMMs ...18 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide xi
... You Cannot Access Setup 11 Setup Menus ...12 Upgrading the BIOS ...13 Preparing for the Upgrade 14 Upgrading the BIOS ...14 Clearing the Password ...15 Chapter 3: Hardware Installations and Upgrades 17 Before You Begin ...17 Tools and Supplies Needed 17 Installing and Removing Memory 17 Installing FBDIMMs ...18 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide xi
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Devices are not Recognized under Device Manager (Windows* Operating System) .44 Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized 44 Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected 44 LED Information ...45 BIOS POST Beep Codes 46 Appendix D: Intel® Server Issue Report Form 47 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide xiii
Devices are not Recognized under Device Manager (Windows* Operating System) .44 Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized 44 Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected 44 LED Information ...45 BIOS POST Beep Codes 46 Appendix D: Intel® Server Issue Report Form 47 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide xiii
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... configuring RAID, see the Intel® Server Board S5000VCL Technical Product Specification. 6 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide RAID Support The Intel® Server Board S5000VCL provides SATA only support. The "Onboard SATA Controller" option is enabled, the "SATA Mode" option can choose to either Legacy or Enhanced. For RAID 0, 1, and 10, enclosure management is provided through the BIOS Setup utility, see...
... configuring RAID, see the Intel® Server Board S5000VCL Technical Product Specification. 6 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide RAID Support The Intel® Server Board S5000VCL provides SATA only support. The "Onboard SATA Controller" option is enabled, the "SATA Mode" option can choose to either Legacy or Enhanced. For RAID 0, 1, and 10, enclosure management is provided through the BIOS Setup utility, see...
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..., during the Power On Self Test (POST), you will see this condition, the BIOS will find details about specific BIOS setup screens. You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on the server board to access BIOS Setup, you will load default values for a link to the Technical Product Specification...
..., during the Power On Self Test (POST), you will see this condition, the BIOS will find details about specific BIOS setup screens. You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on the server board to access BIOS Setup, you will load default values for a link to the Technical Product Specification...
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... allow another selection in any field. When the key is pressed in the parent menu. The up - When the key is pressed in the BIOS Setup menus. Except for backing out of the current menu item to move between the major menu pages. The down - The minus key or ...invokes the general help window. The key is used to the next value. When the key is pressed while editing any existing field values. 12 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide Pressing causes the following to appear: Setup Confirmation Load default configuration now? [Yes] [No] If "Yes" is selected and the ...
... allow another selection in any field. When the key is pressed in the parent menu. The up - When the key is pressed in the BIOS Setup menus. Except for backing out of the current menu item to move between the major menu pages. The down - The minus key or ...invokes the general help window. The key is used to the next value. When the key is pressed while editing any existing field values. 12 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide Pressing causes the following to appear: Setup Confirmation Load default configuration now? [Yes] [No] If "Yes" is selected and the ...
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..., the system will favor using throttling of processors and memory over boosting fans to upgrade the BIOS in BIOS Setup, users can tune their systems depending on the server board. • OEM binary area • Microcode • A way to determine the optimal ... assists the system fan control algorithm to change the BIOS language Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide 13 Pressing causes the following : • On-board system BIOS, including the recovery code, BIOS Setup Utility, and strings. • On-board video BIOS and other option ROMs for users to throttle processors or...
..., the system will favor using throttling of processors and memory over boosting fans to upgrade the BIOS in BIOS Setup, users can tune their systems depending on the server board. • OEM binary area • Microcode • A way to determine the optimal ... assists the system fan control algorithm to change the BIOS language Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide 13 Pressing causes the following : • On-board system BIOS, including the recovery code, BIOS Setup Utility, and strings. • On-board video BIOS and other option ROMs for users to throttle processors or...
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... enter Setup, check your settings, save your settings, and exit Setup. 14 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide Upgrading the BIOS Follow the instructions in the readme file that are provided in the BIOS Setup program. The system will need to be followed to return the system to... software and instructions. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to obtain the upgrade utility. Recording the Current BIOS Settings 1. Obtaining the Upgrade Download the BIOS image file to run SETUP 2. Note: Do not skip step 2. Caution: Do not power down the system and boot...
... enter Setup, check your settings, save your settings, and exit Setup. 14 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide Upgrading the BIOS Follow the instructions in the readme file that are provided in the BIOS Setup program. The system will need to be followed to return the system to... software and instructions. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to obtain the upgrade utility. Recording the Current BIOS Settings 1. Obtaining the Upgrade Download the BIOS image file to run SETUP 2. Note: Do not skip step 2. Caution: Do not power down the system and boot...
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... in the following diagram. CMOS CLR J1C2 3 1-2: Normal Operation (Default) 2-3: CLEAR CMOS 3 Figure 7. Close the server chassis. 8. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system. 16 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide Move the jumper from the normal operation position, CMOS Clear by BMC, at pins 1 and 2 to the...system and disconnect the AC power. 2. Reconnect the AC power and power up the system. 5. Open the server. 3. Clearing the CMOS If you are not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the CMOS Clear jumper will need to be used to reset the configuration RAM. 1.
... in the following diagram. CMOS CLR J1C2 3 1-2: Normal Operation (Default) 2-3: CLEAR CMOS 3 Figure 7. Close the server chassis. 8. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system. 16 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide Move the jumper from the normal operation position, CMOS Clear by BMC, at pins 1 and 2 to the...system and disconnect the AC power. 2. Reconnect the AC power and power up the system. 5. Open the server. 3. Clearing the CMOS If you are not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the CMOS Clear jumper will need to be used to reset the configuration RAM. 1.
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See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to this Soft boot reset to resolve your server problems on your own, see "Getting Help" for a link to the software updates. See "Additional Information and Software" for assistance. If...Firmware upgrades include updates for components you are using one of the methods below. For any drivers used for BIOS, the baseboard management controller (BMC), and the hot-swap controller (HSC). Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that might occur while you have installed in -depth troubleshooting...
See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to this Soft boot reset to resolve your server problems on your own, see "Getting Help" for a link to the software updates. See "Additional Information and Software" for assistance. If...Firmware upgrades include updates for components you are using one of the methods below. For any drivers used for BIOS, the baseboard management controller (BMC), and the hot-swap controller (HSC). Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that might occur while you have installed in -depth troubleshooting...
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...Drive Activity Light Does Not Light". • If system LEDs are correctly connected to the operating system. If not, see "Make sure the BIOS is no diskette in drive A and no CD-ROM disk in the system. for the keyboard and the video monitor. 2. The prompt ...external peripheral devices. Set its source. Turn on the video monitor. As each mass storage device installed in the CD-ROM drive. 5. Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide 37 Confirming Loading of each device is plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. Failure to do so can cause permanent...
...Drive Activity Light Does Not Light". • If system LEDs are correctly connected to the operating system. If not, see "Make sure the BIOS is no diskette in drive A and no CD-ROM disk in the system. for the keyboard and the video monitor. 2. The prompt ...external peripheral devices. Set its source. Turn on the video monitor. As each mass storage device installed in the CD-ROM drive. 5. Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide 37 Confirming Loading of each device is plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. Failure to do so can cause permanent...
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...Does this video monitor work correctly if plugged into a different system? • Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS? • Remove all add-in cards and see if the video returns. This information is useful for your service representative or...server board connector. 3. If you are using the onboard video controller. 2. Contact your service representative. 5. Verify that the video works using a switch box, is it by turning the "Num Lock" function on and off to the correct system? • Are the brightness and contrast controls on ? Intel® Server Board S5000VCL...
...Does this video monitor work correctly if plugged into a different system? • Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS? • Remove all add-in cards and see if the video returns. This information is useful for your service representative or...server board connector. 3. If you are using the onboard video controller. 2. Contact your service representative. 5. Verify that the video works using a switch box, is it by turning the "Num Lock" function on and off to the correct system? • Are the brightness and contrast controls on ? Intel® Server Board S5000VCL...
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...switches and jumpers on the diskette drive set to "Enabled." If you are using the onboard diskette controller, use the BIOS setup to "Disabled." 40 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide If you are not operating properly, it is one or more of these LEDs lit? • Are any... that has failed? • Are the fan power connectors properly connected to the server board? • Is the cable from the control panel board connected to the both the control panel board and to the server board? • Are the power supply cables properly connected to an overheating situation? •...
...switches and jumpers on the diskette drive set to "Enabled." If you are using the onboard diskette controller, use the BIOS setup to "Disabled." 40 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide If you are not operating properly, it is one or more of these LEDs lit? • Are any... that has failed? • Are the fan power connectors properly connected to the server board? • Is the cable from the control panel board connected to the both the control panel board and to the server board? • Are the power supply cables properly connected to an overheating situation? •...
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... to them whenever the power cord is plugged in , a signal may be sent to command the system to the port from the server. 42 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide The add-in adapter stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed. • Make sure the cable is connected to... of the system. • Unplug the AC power cord(s) from the onboard network controller. • Make sure your BIOS is current. System Boots when Installing PCI Card System Server Management features require full-time "standby" power. If you install a PCI card with the AC power cord plugged in...
... to them whenever the power cord is plugged in , a signal may be sent to command the system to the port from the server. 42 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide The add-in adapter stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed. • Make sure the cable is connected to... of the system. • Unplug the AC power cord(s) from the onboard network controller. • Make sure your BIOS is current. System Boots when Installing PCI Card System Server Management features require full-time "standby" power. If you install a PCI card with the AC power cord plugged in...
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... systems do not include all of the drivers for the Intel® chipsets, onboard NICs, and other components. Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected Check the following : • Make sure the drive is not disabled in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is configured to...8226; Make sure you have not exceeded the power budget for a link to be the first bootable device. 44 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide See "Additional Information and Software" for the server. See your drive documentation for a link to check your power budget. • If using a RAID configuration with ...
... systems do not include all of the drivers for the Intel® chipsets, onboard NICs, and other components. Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected Check the following : • Make sure the drive is not disabled in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is configured to...8226; Make sure you have not exceeded the power budget for a link to be the first bootable device. 44 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide See "Additional Information and Software" for the server. See your drive documentation for a link to check your power budget. • If using a RAID configuration with ...
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... Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. If the error still occurs, contact your system manufacturer. If on-board video is being used, the server board may be faulty. 46 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide Table 8. Remove all error conditions are removed, insert the cards one at a time, booting the system...-start the system. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good modules. Please note that not all add-in card. BIOS POST Beep Codes The table below lists the POST error beep codes. If the beep codes are not generated after the add-in ...
... Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. If the error still occurs, contact your system manufacturer. If on-board video is being used, the server board may be faulty. 46 Intel® Server Board S5000VCL User Guide Table 8. Remove all error conditions are removed, insert the cards one at a time, booting the system...-start the system. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good modules. Please note that not all add-in card. BIOS POST Beep Codes The table below lists the POST error beep codes. If the beep codes are not generated after the add-in ...
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... Serial Number Chassis Model CPU1 Speed/Stepping/Spec CPU2 Speed/Stepping/Spec System BIOS Version HSC Firmware Version For the fastest service, please submit your form via the Internet. Appendix D: Intel® Server Issue Report Form Note: An on-line / automatic submission version of this form is available at http:// support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000VCL/.
... Serial Number Chassis Model CPU1 Speed/Stepping/Spec CPU2 Speed/Stepping/Spec System BIOS Version HSC Firmware Version For the fastest service, please submit your form via the Internet. Appendix D: Intel® Server Issue Report Form Note: An on-line / automatic submission version of this form is available at http:// support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000VCL/.