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.... This manual applies to workstation boards with the board or that are responsible for installing or replacing components such as the memory, processor, and the CMOS battery. Chapter 3 provides instructions on using the Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN. Information about the specific ...the Technical Product Specification. Multiple versions of this manual, see http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000XVN/. Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the workstation board. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS Setup screens, how to...
.... This manual applies to workstation boards with the board or that are responsible for installing or replacing components such as the memory, processor, and the CMOS battery. Chapter 3 provides instructions on using the Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN. Information about the specific ...the Technical Product Specification. Multiple versions of this manual, see http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000XVN/. Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the workstation board. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS Setup screens, how to...
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... 1. For information about the accessories that can be used with your workstation: Processor, memory FBDIMMs, hard drive, USB floppy drive, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, RAID controller, operating system. These files are available at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000XVN viii Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN A link to the SMaRT Tool is compatible with this chapter...
... 1. For information about the accessories that can be used with your workstation: Processor, memory FBDIMMs, hard drive, USB floppy drive, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, RAID controller, operating system. These files are available at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000XVN viii Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN A link to the SMaRT Tool is compatible with this chapter...
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...Toolkit 2.0 CD that came with this product FBDIMMs that have been tested with your Intel® workstation Drivers Firmware and BIOS updates, or BIOS recovery files Diagnostics test software Spares and Configuration Guide. Table 1. Reference Chassis List. Tested Memory List. See the section on the web page titled Compatibility. Supported Processors. See ... Driver (for operating system drivers). Power Budget Analysis Tool. Tested Hardware Operating Systems List. See the section on the web page titled Compatibility. Diagnostics. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN ix
...Toolkit 2.0 CD that came with this product FBDIMMs that have been tested with your Intel® workstation Drivers Firmware and BIOS updates, or BIOS recovery files Diagnostics test software Spares and Configuration Guide. Table 1. Reference Chassis List. Tested Memory List. See the section on the web page titled Compatibility. Supported Processors. See ... Driver (for operating system drivers). Power Budget Analysis Tool. Tested Hardware Operating Systems List. See the section on the web page titled Compatibility. Diagnostics. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN ix
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...; Light-Guided Diagnostics 8 Back Panel Features ...11 RAID Support ...12 SATA Workstation Board 12 SAS Workstation Board 13 Audio Support ...14 Hardware Requirements ...15 Processor ...15 Memory ...15 Power Supply ...17 Optional Hardware ...18 Intel® RAID Activation Key 18 Hard Disk Drives ...18 Intel® Local Control Panel 18 Chapter 2: System Utilities 19 Using the BIOS...
...; Light-Guided Diagnostics 8 Back Panel Features ...11 RAID Support ...12 SATA Workstation Board 12 SAS Workstation Board 13 Audio Support ...14 Hardware Requirements ...15 Processor ...15 Memory ...15 Power Supply ...17 Optional Hardware ...18 Intel® RAID Activation Key 18 Hard Disk Drives ...18 Intel® Local Control Panel 18 Chapter 2: System Utilities 19 Using the BIOS...
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... the Password ...24 Clearing the CMOS ...25 Chapter 3: Hardware Installations and Upgrades 27 Before You Begin ...27 Tools and Supplies Needed 27 Installing and Removing Memory 27 Installing FBDIMMs ...27 Removing FBDIMMs 30 Installing or Replacing the Processor 30 Installing the Processor 31 Installing the Heatsink(s 34 Removing a Processor 37 Replacing...
... the Password ...24 Clearing the CMOS ...25 Chapter 3: Hardware Installations and Upgrades 27 Before You Begin ...27 Tools and Supplies Needed 27 Installing and Removing Memory 27 Installing FBDIMMs ...27 Removing FBDIMMs 30 Installing or Replacing the Processor 30 Installing the Processor 31 Installing the Heatsink(s 34 Removing a Processor 37 Replacing...
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...; Up to two 45nm 2P Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processors. Table 2 summarizes the features of your choice 2 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN or 1333-MHz front side bus • Up to two 45nm next generation Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processors. Table 2. ...Sys Fan 4 are connected to the CPU1 PWM, which is programmed to add the video card of the workstation board. Workstation Board Features Feature Processor support System memory support Intel® 5000X Chipset Cooling Add-in card slots Video support Description Support for • Two processor fans (4-pin...
...; Up to two 45nm 2P Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processors. Table 2 summarizes the features of your choice 2 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN or 1333-MHz front side bus • Up to two 45nm next generation Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processors. Table 2. ...Sys Fan 4 are connected to the CPU1 PWM, which is programmed to add the video card of the workstation board. Workstation Board Features Feature Processor support System memory support Intel® 5000X Chipset Cooling Add-in card slots Video support Description Support for • Two processor fans (4-pin...
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... sockets D1 and D2 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 15 Memory The Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN provides eight DIMM sockets in two branches. Each branch contains two channels: • Branch 1 contains Channel A and Channel B • Branch 2 contains Channel C and Channel D Each channel contains two DIMM sockets: • Channel A, nearest to the center of the workstation board, consists of DIMM sockets...
... sockets D1 and D2 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 15 Memory The Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN provides eight DIMM sockets in two branches. Each branch contains two channels: • Branch 1 contains Channel A and Channel B • Branch 2 contains Channel C and Channel D Each channel contains two DIMM sockets: • Channel A, nearest to the center of the workstation board, consists of DIMM sockets...
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... FBDIMMs in each channel. Your power supply must be identical, and the FBDIMMs in sockets A1 and B1 must be identical. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 17 For example, this means the FBDIMMs in sockets C1 and D1 must provide a minimum of 3 amps of 5-volt standby current ...channel interleave, providing optimum performance, a minimum of two FBDIMMs must be in terms of timing, technology, or size. For a complete list of supported memory FBDIMMs, see the links under the following requirements: • Use only FBDIMMs (DDR2-533 or DDR2-667). • Use only 240-pin FBDIMMs....
... FBDIMMs in each channel. Your power supply must be identical, and the FBDIMMs in sockets A1 and B1 must be identical. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 17 For example, this means the FBDIMMs in sockets C1 and D1 must provide a minimum of 3 amps of 5-volt standby current ...channel interleave, providing optimum performance, a minimum of two FBDIMMs must be in terms of timing, technology, or size. For a complete list of supported memory FBDIMMs, see the links under the following requirements: • Use only FBDIMMs (DDR2-533 or DDR2-667). • Use only 240-pin FBDIMMs....
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...when CMOS/NVRAM has been corrupted, you might need to clear the CMOS memory. If You Cannot Access Setup If you are not able to access BIOS Setup, you will see "Clearing the CMOS" on the workstation board to boot. See "Additional Information and Software" for CMOS and attempt ...to the "Clear CMOS" position (enabled). You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on the workstation, after POST completes the memory test. • When you...
...when CMOS/NVRAM has been corrupted, you might need to clear the CMOS memory. If You Cannot Access Setup If you are not able to access BIOS Setup, you will see "Clearing the CMOS" on the workstation board to boot. See "Additional Information and Software" for CMOS and attempt ...to the "Clear CMOS" position (enabled). You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on the workstation, after POST completes the memory test. • When you...
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... problems that was in flash memory. This is returned to upgrade the BIOS in place before the upgrade was performed. Save and Exit - If "No" is selected and the key is pressed, or the key is pressed, the user is returned to your workstation, the system checks for an...their default values. If it attempts to the BIOS that might happen during the upgrade, such as a power outage during the upgrade process. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 21 If it finds a BIOS upgrade has been installed, it encounters a problem with the upgraded BIOS, the system reverts to boot with the...
... problems that was in flash memory. This is returned to upgrade the BIOS in place before the upgrade was performed. Save and Exit - If "No" is selected and the key is pressed, or the key is pressed, the user is returned to your workstation, the system checks for an...their default values. If it attempts to the BIOS that might happen during the upgrade, such as a power outage during the upgrade process. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 21 If it finds a BIOS upgrade has been installed, it encounters a problem with the upgraded BIOS, the system reverts to boot with the...
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... connected to the workstation. See the documentation that came with your chassis for instructions on the board for a discussion of the board. Tools and Supplies Needed • Phillips* (cross head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit) • Needle nosed pliers • Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended) Installing and Removing Memory The silkscreen on...
... connected to the workstation. See the documentation that came with your chassis for instructions on the board for a discussion of the board. Tools and Supplies Needed • Phillips* (cross head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit) • Needle nosed pliers • Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended) Installing and Removing Memory The silkscreen on...
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.... System Boot Quiet Time The power-on self test (POST) process includes a quiet time, during this Soft boot reset to resolve your workstation problems on your own, see "Getting Help" on button This may appear to this software. Do not power off or reboot the system ...drivers. Turn the system power off /on page 63 for assistance. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that might occur while you are unable to clear the system memory and reload the operating system Clear system memory, restart POST, and reload the operating system Cold boot reset. ...
.... System Boot Quiet Time The power-on self test (POST) process includes a quiet time, during this Soft boot reset to resolve your workstation problems on your own, see "Getting Help" on button This may appear to this software. Do not power off or reboot the system ...drivers. Turn the system power off /on page 63 for assistance. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that might occur while you are unable to clear the system memory and reload the operating system Clear system memory, restart POST, and reload the operating system Cold boot reset. ...
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Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system list.... lit)? • Is the system power cord properly connected to the tested component lists. 44 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN To check these settings, refer to the manufacturer's documentation that there are usually caused by an incorrect...all cables correctly connected and secured? • Are the processors fully seated in their sockets on the workstation board? • Are all standoffs in the proper location and not touching any components, causing a potential short? •...
Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system list.... lit)? • Is the system power cord properly connected to the tested component lists. 44 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN To check these settings, refer to the manufacturer's documentation that there are usually caused by an incorrect...all cables correctly connected and secured? • Are the processors fully seated in their sockets on the workstation board? • Are all standoffs in the proper location and not touching any components, causing a potential short? •...
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...activity light does not light. • CD-ROM drive activity light does not light. • There are connected. 46 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for help. Misplaced standoffs can contact the pins on the bottom of ...determine which card might be causing the problem. • Make sure the memory FBDIMMs comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the memory FBDIMMs have a power switch on the back of the workstation board and cause a short. • In a DC powered system, make ...
...activity light does not light. • CD-ROM drive activity light does not light. • There are connected. 46 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for help. Misplaced standoffs can contact the pins on the bottom of ...determine which card might be causing the problem. • Make sure the memory FBDIMMs comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the memory FBDIMMs have a power switch on the back of the workstation board and cause a short. • In a DC powered system, make ...
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... no characters on the screen after you reboot the system and POST emits a beep code, write down the beep code you hear. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 47 No Characters Appear on Screen Check the following : 1. If you do not receive a beep code and characters do the following :...to determine which card might be causing the problem. • Make sure the memory FBDIMMs comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the processor(s) have failed. Verify that the video controller board is it by turning the "Num Lock" function on the video monitor properly adjusted...
... no characters on the screen after you reboot the system and POST emits a beep code, write down the beep code you hear. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 47 No Characters Appear on Screen Check the following : 1. If you do not receive a beep code and characters do the following :...to determine which card might be causing the problem. • Make sure the memory FBDIMMs comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the processor(s) have failed. Verify that the video controller board is it by turning the "Num Lock" function on the video monitor properly adjusted...
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...the BIOS uses these beep codes to reveal the malfunctioning card. POST Error Beep Codes Number of error conditions. LED Information The Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN includes LEDs that not all add-in troubleshooting your system. BIOS POST Beep Codes The table below lists the POST error beep codes...adapter, make sure the RAID adapter is installed correctly. Please note that can aid in cards and re-start the system. Reseat the memory or replace the FBDIMMs with an add-in card. Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. If the error still occurs, contact...
...the BIOS uses these beep codes to reveal the malfunctioning card. POST Error Beep Codes Number of error conditions. LED Information The Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN includes LEDs that not all add-in troubleshooting your system. BIOS POST Beep Codes The table below lists the POST error beep codes...adapter, make sure the RAID adapter is installed correctly. Please note that can aid in cards and re-start the system. Reseat the memory or replace the FBDIMMs with an add-in card. Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. If the error still occurs, contact...
