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.... In this chapter for step-bystep instructions and diagrams for Intel products, see http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-E/compat.htm. For information about the specific BIOS settings and screens is written for performing troubleshooting activities to identify the source of the Server Board SE7210TP1-E. Information about which accessories, memory, processors, and third-party hardware...
.... In this chapter for step-bystep instructions and diagrams for Intel products, see http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-E/compat.htm. For information about the specific BIOS settings and screens is written for performing troubleshooting activities to identify the source of the Server Board SE7210TP1-E. Information about which accessories, memory, processors, and third-party hardware...
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... to find the information below: http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-E/index.htm In-depth technical information about this product, including BIOS settings and chipset information in the Intel® Server Board SE7210TP1-E Technical Product Specification. The latest product information Accessories or other Intel® server products Hardware (peripheral boards, adapter cards) and...
... to find the information below: http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-E/index.htm In-depth technical information about this product, including BIOS settings and chipset information in the Intel® Server Board SE7210TP1-E Technical Product Specification. The latest product information Accessories or other Intel® server products Hardware (peripheral boards, adapter cards) and...
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...and Component Locations 13 Internal Component Connections 14 Configuration Jumpers ...15 Back Panel Connectors...16 Hardware Requirements ...17 2 Server Board Installations and Upgrades 19 Before You Begin ...19 Tools and Supplies Needed 19 Installing and Removing Memory 19... a PCI Card ...24 Replacing the Backup Battery 24 3 Server Utilities 27 BIOS Setup ...27 Upgrading the BIOS ...28 Preparing for the Upgrade 28 Upgrading the BIOS ...29 Changing the BIOS Language 30 Recovering the BIOS ...30 Manually Recovering the BIOS 30 Clearing the Password ...31 Clearing the CMOS ...31 4...
...and Component Locations 13 Internal Component Connections 14 Configuration Jumpers ...15 Back Panel Connectors...16 Hardware Requirements ...17 2 Server Board Installations and Upgrades 19 Before You Begin ...19 Tools and Supplies Needed 19 Installing and Removing Memory 19... a PCI Card ...24 Replacing the Backup Battery 24 3 Server Utilities 27 BIOS Setup ...27 Upgrading the BIOS ...28 Preparing for the Upgrade 28 Upgrading the BIOS ...29 Changing the BIOS Language 30 Recovering the BIOS ...30 Manually Recovering the BIOS 30 Clearing the Password ...31 Clearing the CMOS ...31 4...
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...ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light 36 Cannot Connect to a Server 37 Problems with Network 37 System Boots when Installing PCI Card 38 Problems with Newly ...Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized 39 Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected 39 LED Information ...40 BIOS Error Messages ...41 BIOS POST Beep Codes 42 BIOS Recovery Beep Codes 42 Regulatory and Compliance Information 44 Product Regulatory Compliance 44 Product Safety Compliance 44... of Conformity 46 Korean RRL Compliance 47 Australia / New Zealand 47 Getting Help ...48 Intel® Server Issue Report Form 49 viii
...ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light 36 Cannot Connect to a Server 37 Problems with Network 37 System Boots when Installing PCI Card 38 Problems with Newly ...Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized 39 Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected 39 LED Information ...40 BIOS Error Messages ...41 BIOS POST Beep Codes 42 BIOS Recovery Beep Codes 42 Regulatory and Compliance Information 44 Product Regulatory Compliance 44 Product Safety Compliance 44... of Conformity 46 Korean RRL Compliance 47 Australia / New Zealand 47 Getting Help ...48 Intel® Server Issue Report Form 49 viii
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... Configuration Jumper [J1D1 15 NIC LEDs...16 Keyboard Commands 27 BIOS Error Messages 41 Beep Codes 42 BIOS Recovery Beep Codes 42 Product Certification Markings 45 ix Installing Memory 20 Figure 7. Table 7. Intel® Server Board SE7210TP1-E 11 Figure 2. Installing the Processor in the Processor Socket 21 Figure 8. Attaching the Fan Heat Sink Clips to the...
... Configuration Jumper [J1D1 15 NIC LEDs...16 Keyboard Commands 27 BIOS Error Messages 41 Beep Codes 42 BIOS Recovery Beep Codes 42 Product Certification Markings 45 ix Installing Memory 20 Figure 7. Table 7. Intel® Server Board SE7210TP1-E 11 Figure 2. Installing the Processor in the Processor Socket 21 Figure 8. Attaching the Fan Heat Sink Clips to the...
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...Mbits/second Ethernet LAN connectivity Two independent PCI buses (one processor fan Intel/AMI BIOS with 800 MHz system bus frequency. - Server Board Features Feature Processors Memory Description Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in an mPGA478 package with a...sockets Support for up to 4 GB Unbuffered ECC system memory Support for single-sided or double-sided DIMMs (DDR266/333/400) Chipset I /O controller chip Three external USB 2.0 ports on server board SE7210TP1SCSI): Adaptec* AIC-7901 Support for SMBIOS continued 12 Intel Server Board SE7210TP1...
...Mbits/second Ethernet LAN connectivity Two independent PCI buses (one processor fan Intel/AMI BIOS with 800 MHz system bus frequency. - Server Board Features Feature Processors Memory Description Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in an mPGA478 package with a...sockets Support for up to 4 GB Unbuffered ECC system memory Support for single-sided or double-sided DIMMs (DDR266/333/400) Chipset I /O controller chip Three external USB 2.0 ports on server board SE7210TP1SCSI): Adaptec* AIC-7901 Support for SMBIOS continued 12 Intel Server Board SE7210TP1...
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... What happens at system reset... These pins should be jumpered on 5-6 for normal operation. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 15 CMOS clear 2-3 If these pins are jumpered, the CMOS settings will be cleared on the next reset. BIOS Flash Write Protect 11-12 If these pins are jumpered, it is typically only used...
... What happens at system reset... These pins should be jumpered on 5-6 for normal operation. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 15 CMOS clear 2-3 If these pins are jumpered, the CMOS settings will be cleared on the next reset. BIOS Flash Write Protect 11-12 If these pins are jumpered, it is typically only used...
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... and DIMM 1B: Populate these two sockets together first DIMM 2A and DIMM 2B: Populate these sockets in socket DIMM 1A. For ECC functionality, all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with the DDR specifications. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 17 channel memory, a... DIMMs used , ECC will be disabled and will attempt to accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may be ...
... and DIMM 1B: Populate these two sockets together first DIMM 2A and DIMM 2B: Populate these sockets in socket DIMM 1A. For ECC functionality, all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with the DDR specifications. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 17 channel memory, a... DIMMs used , ECC will be disabled and will attempt to accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may be ...
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... Value - Change Value - The ESC key provides a mechanism for multi-valued features like time and date. Save and Exit - Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 27 Press F5/F6/+ Keyboard Commands Description Help - Pressing the Enter key activates the selected item. This key scrolls ...the other keyboard, but it has the same effect. Pressing F10 causes the following to move between the major menu pages. Server Utilities 3 Server Utilities BIOS Setup Table 4. The keys have no affect if a submenu or pick list is exited. Pressing the Enter key activates ...
... Value - Change Value - The ESC key provides a mechanism for multi-valued features like time and date. Save and Exit - Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 27 Press F5/F6/+ Keyboard Commands Description Help - Pressing the Enter key activates the selected item. This key scrolls ...the other keyboard, but it has the same effect. Pressing F10 causes the following to move between the major menu pages. Server Utilities 3 Server Utilities BIOS Setup Table 4. The keys have no affect if a submenu or pick list is exited. Pressing the Enter key activates ...
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... ROMs for the devices that are embedded on performing a BIOS recovery. Review also any release notes in the BIOS Setup program. ✏ NOTE Do not skip step 2. Server Utilities Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you want to run SETUP 2. You will need these settings to complete the upgrade. 28 Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide
... ROMs for the devices that are embedded on performing a BIOS recovery. Review also any release notes in the BIOS Setup program. ✏ NOTE Do not skip step 2. Server Utilities Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you want to run SETUP 2. You will need these settings to complete the upgrade. 28 Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide
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...update the BIOS. If you need to upgrade the BIOS. 1. Verify the BIOS version is a compressed self-extracting archive that the BIOS will be updated. Do not power down at the beginning of this process. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive. 6. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User ...Guide 29 Boot the system with two options. Use option 1 to continue. The system will execute the AfuDOS update utility to automatically update the system BIOS: The system will then reboot. 4. Enter...
...update the BIOS. If you need to upgrade the BIOS. 1. Verify the BIOS version is a compressed self-extracting archive that the BIOS will be updated. Do not power down at the beginning of this process. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive. 6. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User ...Guide 29 Boot the system with two options. Use option 1 to continue. The system will execute the AfuDOS update utility to automatically update the system BIOS: The system will then reboot. 4. Enter...
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...recovery diskette, and manually by moving a jumper on . 30 Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide Select Update Language Set. To manually initiate a BIOS recovery, use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language the BIOS uses for confirmation that you want to defaults using the F9 key... boot it on the system board. The BIOS upgrade utility screen appears. 2. When the utility asks for messages and the Setup program. Use a bootable diskette containing the Intel flash utility and language files. 1. Press . 4. Press . 5. Server Utilities 10. Select drive A and use ...
...recovery diskette, and manually by moving a jumper on . 30 Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide Select Update Language Set. To manually initiate a BIOS recovery, use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language the BIOS uses for confirmation that you want to defaults using the F9 key... boot it on the system board. The BIOS upgrade utility screen appears. 2. When the utility asks for messages and the Setup program. Use a bootable diskette containing the Intel flash utility and language files. 1. Press . 4. Press . 5. Server Utilities 10. Select drive A and use ...
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... able to access the BIOS setup screens, the CMOS Clear jumper will continue to the Clear CMOS position, covering pins 2 and 3. 4. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system. When the system begins beeping, power it up the system. 5. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 31 Power... down and disconnect the AC power. 6. The password clear jumper must be restored to the original location, covering pins 1 and 2. 7. Close the server chassis, reconnect the AC power and power up the...
... able to access the BIOS setup screens, the CMOS Clear jumper will continue to the Clear CMOS position, covering pins 2 and 3. 4. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system. When the system begins beeping, power it up the system. 5. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 31 Power... down and disconnect the AC power. 6. The password clear jumper must be restored to the original location, covering pins 1 and 2. 7. Close the server chassis, reconnect the AC power and power up the...
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...Intel... on the server board? Are all jumper settings on the server board? ...Help" for a link to the server firmware and files, also update any ... To do this software. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 32 To ...check these settings, refer to all jumper and switch settings on the back of the methods below. Firmware upgrades include updates for example, two add-in ? For any drivers used for a link to this : Soft boot reset to resolve your server...the processors fully seated in their sockets on the server board correct? Are all...
...Intel... on the server board? Are all jumper settings on the server board? ...Help" for a link to the server firmware and files, also update any ... To do this software. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 32 To ...check these settings, refer to all jumper and switch settings on the back of the methods below. Firmware upgrades include updates for example, two add-in ? For any drivers used for a link to this : Soft boot reset to resolve your server...the processors fully seated in their sockets on the server board correct? Are all...
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... work correctly if plugged into a different system? Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS? Remove all add-in cares and see if the video returns. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 35 If you do not receive a beep code and characters do the following: 1. Verify..., the video display monitor or video controller may have been populated according to make sure the Num Lock light is fully seated in the server board connector. 3. If you are using a switch box, is useful for your service representative or authorized dealer for changes to the correct...
... work correctly if plugged into a different system? Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS? Remove all add-in cares and see if the video returns. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 35 If you do not receive a beep code and characters do the following: 1. Verify..., the video display monitor or video controller may have been populated according to make sure the Num Lock light is fully seated in the server board connector. 3. If you are using a switch box, is useful for your service representative or authorized dealer for changes to the correct...
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...Rotate Properly If the system cooling fans are using the onboard diskette controller, use the BIOS setup to make sure that "Onboard Floppy" is an indication of the fan motors ...activity light always on the drive set correctly? Is the drive properly configured? 36 Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide If you are using an add-in diskette controller, make sure that has ...caused by pinched-cables or have power connector plugs been forced into power connector sockets the wrong way? Use the server management subsystem to check the fan status. Have your fans speeded ...
...Rotate Properly If the system cooling fans are using the onboard diskette controller, use the BIOS setup to make sure that "Onboard Floppy" is an indication of the fan motors ...activity light always on the drive set correctly? Is the drive properly configured? 36 Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide If you are using an add-in diskette controller, make sure that has ...caused by pinched-cables or have power connector plugs been forced into power connector sockets the wrong way? Use the server management subsystem to check the fan status. Have your fans speeded ...
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... stopped working without a hub), you will need a crossover cable. Check the network controller LEDs next to the NIC connectors. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 37 Make sure your operating system supports shared interrupts. Try reseating the add-in your NET.CFG file. then ...137; Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller. Make sure your BIOS is current. Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to a Server Make sure the network cable is securely attached to the correct connector at the system back panel. ...
... stopped working without a hub), you will need a crossover cable. Check the network controller LEDs next to the NIC connectors. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 37 Make sure your operating system supports shared interrupts. Try reseating the add-in your NET.CFG file. then ...137; Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller. Make sure your BIOS is current. Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to a Server Make sure the network cable is securely attached to the correct connector at the system back panel. ...
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... ID number is configured to allow the CD-ROM to the current drivers and chipset files. See "Additional Information and Software" for the Intel® chipsets, onboard NICs, and other components. See your drive documentation for details on the SCSI bus. Troubleshooting ✏ NOTE Random ...to install a surge suppressor between the power outlet and the system power cord. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 39 If you have not exceeded the power budget for a link to be getting random errors in BIOS Setup. Make sure the drive is connected correctly and that the ...
... ID number is configured to allow the CD-ROM to the current drivers and chipset files. See "Additional Information and Software" for the Intel® chipsets, onboard NICs, and other components. See your drive documentation for details on the SCSI bus. Troubleshooting ✏ NOTE Random ...to install a surge suppressor between the power outlet and the system power cord. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 39 If you have not exceeded the power budget for a link to be getting random errors in BIOS Setup. Make sure the drive is connected correctly and that the ...
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...If no memory was removed, then memory may be bad. Troubleshooting BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem (see if it is connected properly. BIOS Error Messages Error Message GA20 Error Explanation An error occurred with ...Gate A20 when switching to make sure type is not an ATAPI device. If no memory was invalid and has been updated. continued Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 41 Table 5. Pri Master HDD Error Pri Slave HDD Error Sec Master HDD Error Sec Slave HDD Error Could not...
...If no memory was removed, then memory may be bad. Troubleshooting BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem (see if it is connected properly. BIOS Error Messages Error Message GA20 Error Explanation An error occurred with ...Gate A20 when switching to make sure type is not an ATAPI device. If no memory was invalid and has been updated. continued Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide 41 Table 5. Pri Master HDD Error Pri Slave HDD Error Sec Master HDD Error Sec Slave HDD Error Could not...
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...and NVRAM is active. 1-2 One long beep and two short beeps: Insert the BIOS recovery diskette. 42 Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide Prior to system video initialization, the BIOS uses these beep codes to the operating system. Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description ... 6 8042 GateA20 cannot be toggled (memory failure or not present) 7 Exception interrupt error 8 Display memory R/W error 9 (Reserved; Troubleshooting BIOS Error Messages (continued) Error Message On Board Parity Error Parity Error NVRAM / CMOS / PASSWORD cleared by Jumper Pressed Explanation A parity error ...
...and NVRAM is active. 1-2 One long beep and two short beeps: Insert the BIOS recovery diskette. 42 Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide Prior to system video initialization, the BIOS uses these beep codes to the operating system. Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description ... 6 8042 GateA20 cannot be toggled (memory failure or not present) 7 Exception interrupt error 8 Display memory R/W error 9 (Reserved; Troubleshooting BIOS Error Messages (continued) Error Message On Board Parity Error Parity Error NVRAM / CMOS / PASSWORD cleared by Jumper Pressed Explanation A parity error ...