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... the Intel® Server Board S5000VSA. You will find BIOS error messages and POST code messages. This document provides a brief overview of the features of the board/chassis, a list of document. Chapter 3 provides instructions on the Title of accessories or other components. Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of this manual, see http://support.intel.com/ support/motherboards/server/S5000VSA...
... the Intel® Server Board S5000VSA. You will find BIOS error messages and POST code messages. This document provides a brief overview of the features of the board/chassis, a list of document. Chapter 3 provides instructions on the Title of accessories or other components. Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of this manual, see http://support.intel.com/ support/motherboards/server/S5000VSA...
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... document or software name in the search field at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000VSA Spares and Configuration Guide viii Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide Product Accessories This server board is available under "Other Resources" at the right side of ... or other Intel server products Use this Document or Software Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Technical Product Specification Intel® S5000 Server Board Family Data Sheet Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Quick Start User's Guide in the table below, once on this product For BIOS settings and ...
... document or software name in the search field at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000VSA Spares and Configuration Guide viii Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide Product Accessories This server board is available under "Other Resources" at the right side of ... or other Intel server products Use this Document or Software Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Technical Product Specification Intel® S5000 Server Board Family Data Sheet Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Quick Start User's Guide in the table below, once on this product For BIOS settings and ...
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Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide ix Table 1. Additional Information and Software For this information or software Use this Document or Software Hardware (peripheral boards, adapter cards) and operating systems that have been tested with this product Chassis that have been tested ... To make sure your system falls within the allowed power budget For software to manage your Intel® server For drivers For firmware and BIOS updates, or for BIOS recovery For diagnostics test software Tested Hardware Operating Systems List Reference Chassis List Supported Processors Tested ...
Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide ix Table 1. Additional Information and Software For this information or software Use this Document or Software Hardware (peripheral boards, adapter cards) and operating systems that have been tested with this product Chassis that have been tested ... To make sure your system falls within the allowed power budget For software to manage your Intel® server For drivers For firmware and BIOS updates, or for BIOS recovery For diagnostics test software Tested Hardware Operating Systems List Reference Chassis List Supported Processors Tested ...
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... Using the BIOS Setup Utility 11 Starting Setup ...11 If You Cannot Access Setup 11 Setup Menus ...11 Upgrading the BIOS ...13 Preparing for the Upgrade 13 Upgrading the BIOS ...14 Clearing the Password ...15 Chapter 3: Hardware Installations and Upgrades 17 Before You Begin ...17 Tools and Supplies Needed 17 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide...
... Using the BIOS Setup Utility 11 Starting Setup ...11 If You Cannot Access Setup 11 Setup Menus ...11 Upgrading the BIOS ...13 Preparing for the Upgrade 13 Upgrading the BIOS ...14 Clearing the Password ...15 Chapter 3: Hardware Installations and Upgrades 17 Before You Begin ...17 Tools and Supplies Needed 17 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide...
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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 45 LED Information ...45 BIOS POST Beep Codes 46 Appendix D: Intel® Server Issue Report Form 47 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's 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 45 LED Information ...45 BIOS POST Beep Codes 46 Appendix D: Intel® Server Issue Report Form 47 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide xiii
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... models. For RAID 0, 1, and 10, enclosure management is provided through the SATA_SGPIO connector on the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit CD. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 3 The BIOS Setup utility provides multiple drive configuration options on how to install the Intel® RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSW5 accessory to configure RAID. For information on the Advanced | ATA...
... models. For RAID 0, 1, and 10, enclosure management is provided through the SATA_SGPIO connector on the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit CD. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 3 The BIOS Setup utility provides multiple drive configuration options on how to install the Intel® RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSW5 accessory to configure RAID. For information on the Advanced | ATA...
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For information on the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit CD. 4 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide Notes: For assistance in navigating through the F2 BIOS Setup utility, see the RAID Software Guide that is included on setting up RAID, see the Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Technical Product Specification.
For information on the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit CD. 4 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide Notes: For assistance in navigating through the F2 BIOS Setup utility, see the RAID Software Guide that is included on setting up RAID, see the Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Technical Product Specification.
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... the four blue ports on the Advanced | Mass Storage setup page to enable RAID 5, see the Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Technical Product Specification. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 5 The BIOS Setup utility includes options on the server board. Both of the server board, one for the SAS controller and one for either SAS or SATA ports and the two black...
... the four blue ports on the Advanced | Mass Storage setup page to enable RAID 5, see the Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Technical Product Specification. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 5 The BIOS Setup utility includes options on the server board. Both of the server board, one for the SAS controller and one for either SAS or SATA ports and the two black...
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These pins should be jumpered on 1-2 for normal operation. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 8 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide If pins 2-3 are jumpered, the BIOS in the lower bank will be selected on the next reset. Figure 3. If pins 2-3 are jumpered, ... Jumpers CMOS CLR PASSWORD CLR Default Default 2 CLEAR 2 CLEAR 3 CMOS 3 PASSWORD J1J1 J1J2 AF000187 Jumper Name CMOS Clear Password Clear BIOS Select Jumper Purpose If pins 2-3 are jumpered, the CMOS settings will be cleared on 1-2 for normal operation. These pins should be jumpered...
These pins should be jumpered on 1-2 for normal operation. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 8 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide If pins 2-3 are jumpered, the BIOS in the lower bank will be selected on the next reset. Figure 3. If pins 2-3 are jumpered, ... Jumpers CMOS CLR PASSWORD CLR Default Default 2 CLEAR 2 CLEAR 3 CMOS 3 PASSWORD J1J1 J1J2 AF000187 Jumper Name CMOS Clear Password Clear BIOS Select Jumper Purpose If pins 2-3 are jumpered, the CMOS settings will be cleared on 1-2 for normal operation. These pins should be jumpered...
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...BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on the server, after POST completes the memory test. • When you will load default values for CMOS and attempt to clear the CMOS memory. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to the Intel® S5000 Server Board...see this condition, the BIOS will find details about specific BIOS setup screens. Except for any reason, the feature's value field is used to the "Clear CMOS" position (enabled). For instructions on the server board to change server configuration defaults. You can run BIOS Setup with a value ...
...BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on the server, after POST completes the memory test. • When you will load default values for CMOS and attempt to clear the CMOS memory. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to the Intel® S5000 Server Board...see this condition, the BIOS will find details about specific BIOS setup screens. Except for any reason, the feature's value field is used to the "Clear CMOS" position (enabled). For instructions on the server board to change server configuration defaults. You can run BIOS Setup with a value ...
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... causes the following to the previous value. Pressing the key activates the selected item. Change Value - This key scrolls through the values in the BIOS Setup menus. Setup Defaults - If a pick list is displayed, the key will undo the pressing of a menu, the parent menu is used...list is returned to move between the major menu pages. Select Item up arrow is pressed while editing any existing field values. 14 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide The key is used to change the value of any major menu, the exit confirmation window is displayed and the ...
... causes the following to the previous value. Pressing the key activates the selected item. Change Value - This key scrolls through the values in the BIOS Setup menus. Setup Defaults - If a pick list is displayed, the key will undo the pressing of a menu, the parent menu is used...list is returned to move between the major menu pages. Select Item up arrow is pressed while editing any existing field values. 14 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide The key is used to change the value of any major menu, the exit confirmation window is displayed and the ...
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... explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS, including how to record the current BIOS settings and how to service. Boot the computer and press when you see the message: Press Key if you to configure your computer at the end of the procedure. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 15 If "No" is selected...
... explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS, including how to record the current BIOS settings and how to service. Boot the computer and press when you see the message: Press Key if you to configure your computer at the end of the procedure. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 15 If "No" is selected...
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... process! Caution: Do not power down the system and boot it again. Obtaining the Upgrade Download the BIOS image file to a temporary folder on your settings, and exit Setup. 16 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to the update software. The release notes contain critical information regarding...
... process! Caution: Do not power down the system and boot it again. Obtaining the Upgrade Download the BIOS image file to a temporary folder on your settings, and exit Setup. 16 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to the update software. The release notes contain critical information regarding...
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... the AC power, power up the system. 18 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide Return the CMOS Clear jumper to the CMOS Clear Force Erase position, ...and 2 to the CMOS Clear by BMC location, covering pins 1 and 2. 7. Power down and disconnect the AC power. 6. Close the server chassis. 8. Reconnect the AC power and power up the system. 5. CMOS CLR PASSWORD CLR Default Default 2 CLEAR 2 CLEAR 3 CMOS 3 ... power. 2. 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.
... the AC power, power up the system. 18 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide Return the CMOS Clear jumper to the CMOS Clear Force Erase position, ...and 2 to the CMOS Clear by BMC location, covering pins 1 and 2. 7. Power down and disconnect the AC power. 6. Close the server chassis. 8. Reconnect the AC power and power up the system. 5. CMOS CLR PASSWORD CLR Default Default 2 CLEAR 2 CLEAR 3 CMOS 3 ... power. 2. 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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...Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that may help with Newly Installed Application Software". Table 6. Appendix C: Troubleshooting This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are experiencing is a less frequent cause. If the problem you are using the system. In addition to the server...unable to all peripherals Press Reset button Power off and then on. See "Additional Information and Software" for BIOS, the baseboard management controller (BMC), and the hot-swap controller (HSC). Hardware failure is with a ...
...Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that may help with Newly Installed Application Software". Table 6. Appendix C: Troubleshooting This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are experiencing is a less frequent cause. If the problem you are using the system. In addition to the server...unable to all peripherals Press Reset button Power off and then on. See "Additional Information and Software" for BIOS, the baseboard management controller (BMC), and the hot-swap controller (HSC). Hardware failure is with a ...
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... contrast controls to at least two thirds of each device is no diskette in drive A and no CD-ROM disk in the system. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 43 If the operating system normally loads from a CD-ROM disk. 6. for the presence of their maximum ranges (see ..."Make sure the BIOS is not detected. As each mass storage device installed in the CD-ROM drive. 5. 3. If the operating system prompt does not ...
... contrast controls to at least two thirds of each device is no diskette in drive A and no CD-ROM disk in the system. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 43 If the operating system normally loads from a CD-ROM disk. 6. for the presence of their maximum ranges (see ..."Make sure the BIOS is not detected. As each mass storage device installed in the CD-ROM drive. 5. 3. If the operating system prompt does not ...
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... add the cards back in cards and see if the video returns. If you securely plugged the server AC power cord into a different system? • Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS? • Remove all add-in one at a time with a reboot between each addition. ... requirements. • Remove the processor(s) and re-seat them . • Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements. 44 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide If successful, add the cards back in and turned on Screen Check the following : • Did you cannot correct the ...
... add the cards back in cards and see if the video returns. If you securely plugged the server AC power cord into a different system? • Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS? • Remove all add-in one at a time with a reboot between each addition. ... requirements. • Remove the processor(s) and re-seat them . • Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements. 44 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide If successful, add the cards back in and turned on Screen Check the following : • Did you cannot correct the ...
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...interrupts. • Try re-seating the add-in adapter. See the software documentation. Make sure your BIOS is current. If you install a PCI card with Newly Installed Application Software Problems that occur when you...8226; Make sure the system meets the minimum hardware requirements for a link to the software, not the server hardware. Faulty equipment is properly installed and configured for the system. Problems with the AC power cord ...corrupt or deleted. See "Additional Information and Software" for the software. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 47
...interrupts. • Try re-seating the add-in adapter. See the software documentation. Make sure your BIOS is current. If you install a PCI card with Newly Installed Application Software Problems that occur when you...8226; Make sure the system meets the minimum hardware requirements for a link to the software, not the server hardware. Faulty equipment is properly installed and configured for the system. Problems with the AC power cord ...corrupt or deleted. See "Additional Information and Software" for the software. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 47
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...; chipsets, onboard NICs, and other random component failures. • If you are getting random errors in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is plugged into the power supply. 48 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide If the problems persist, contact the software vendor's customer service representative. Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly...
...; chipsets, onboard NICs, and other random component failures. • If you are getting random errors in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is plugged into the power supply. 48 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide If the problems persist, contact the software vendor's customer service representative. Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly...
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...configured to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device. See your drive documentation for the server. LED Information The Intel® Server Board S5000VSA includes LEDs that the master/slave settings are set correctly. A table of these LEDs with SCSI or...= degraded condition Amber blinking = non-critical error Amber = critical or nonrecoverable error Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 49 Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected Check the following: • Make sure the BIOS is compatible. Table 7. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to...
...configured to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device. See your drive documentation for the server. LED Information The Intel® Server Board S5000VSA includes LEDs that the master/slave settings are set correctly. A table of these LEDs with SCSI or...= degraded condition Amber blinking = non-critical error Amber = critical or nonrecoverable error Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 49 Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected Check the following: • Make sure the BIOS is compatible. Table 7. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to...