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.... In this chapter, you will find a list of the server board features, photos of document. Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of this manual, see http://support.intel.com/ support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/. Preface About this Manual Thank you for installing or replacing components...of the product, and product diagrams to the Intel® 3000 Series Chipsets Server Board Family Datasheet. You will also find BIOS error messages and POST code messages. For the latest version of the Intel® Server Board S3000AH. In this chapter, you will find suggestions...
.... In this chapter, you will find a list of the server board features, photos of document. Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of this manual, see http://support.intel.com/ support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/. Preface About this Manual Thank you for installing or replacing components...of the product, and product diagrams to the Intel® 3000 Series Chipsets Server Board Family Datasheet. You will also find BIOS error messages and POST code messages. For the latest version of the Intel® Server Board S3000AH. In this chapter, you will find suggestions...
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... compatible with the following Intel® Server Chassis: • Intel® Entry Server Chassis SC5295UP You may need or want to search "This Product." Table 1. These files are available at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/ Unless otherwise indicated in the search field at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S3000AH Spares and Configuration Guide viii Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Additional...
... compatible with the following Intel® Server Chassis: • Intel® Entry Server Chassis SC5295UP You may need or want to search "This Product." Table 1. These files are available at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/ Unless otherwise indicated in the search field at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S3000AH Spares and Configuration Guide viii Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Additional...
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Table 1. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide ix 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 HardwareOperating Systems List Reference Chassis List Supported Processors Tested Memory ...
Table 1. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide ix 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 HardwareOperating Systems List Reference Chassis List Supported Processors Tested Memory ...
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... Using the BIOS Setup Utility 17 Starting Setup ...17 If You Cannot Access Setup 17 Setup Menus ...17 Upgrading the BIOS ...19 Preparing for the Upgrade 19 Upgrading the BIOS ...20 Chapter 3: Hardware Installations and Upgrades 23 Before You Begin ...23 Tools and Supplies Needed 23 Installing and Removing Memory 23 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User...
... Using the BIOS Setup Utility 17 Starting Setup ...17 If You Cannot Access Setup 17 Setup Menus ...17 Upgrading the BIOS ...19 Preparing for the Upgrade 19 Upgrading the BIOS ...20 Chapter 3: Hardware Installations and Upgrades 23 Before You Begin ...23 Tools and Supplies Needed 23 Installing and Removing Memory 23 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User...
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Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized 50 Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected 51 LED Information ...51 BIOS POST Beep Codes 52 Appendix D: Intel® Server Issue Report Form 53 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide xiii
Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized 50 Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected 51 LED Information ...51 BIOS POST Beep Codes 52 Appendix D: Intel® Server Issue Report Form 53 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide xiii
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... 7 Figure 4. Open the Load Plate 26 Figure 12. Removing the Protective Socket Cover 27 Figure 15. Replacing the Backup Battery 31 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide xvii Configuring SATA as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Figure 3. Removing the Shipping Cover 27 Figure 13. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 12 Figure 7. List of Figures Figure 1. S3000AHV Connector...
... 7 Figure 4. Open the Load Plate 26 Figure 12. Removing the Protective Socket Cover 27 Figure 15. Replacing the Backup Battery 31 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide xvii Configuring SATA as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Figure 3. Removing the Shipping Cover 27 Figure 13. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 12 Figure 7. List of Figures Figure 1. S3000AHV Connector...
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..., see the RAID Software Guide that supports both 1.5 and 3.0 Gbps data transfer rates. SATA Server Board The Intel® Server Board S3000AH provides an embedded SATA controller that is enabled, the "SATA Mode" option can enumerate the two PATA drives and four SATA drives (totalling six drives). Configuring SATA as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide
..., see the RAID Software Guide that supports both 1.5 and 3.0 Gbps data transfer rates. SATA Server Board The Intel® Server Board S3000AH provides an embedded SATA controller that is enabled, the "SATA Mode" option can enumerate the two PATA drives and four SATA drives (totalling six drives). Configuring SATA as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide
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... to the following website: http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/ Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 5 For detailed information and supported OSes, please refer to achieve higher transfer rates and reliability. For information on the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit 2.0 CD. Notes: For assistance in navigating through the F2 BIOS Setup utility, see the RAID Software...
... to the following website: http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/ Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 5 For detailed information and supported OSes, please refer to achieve higher transfer rates and reliability. For information on the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit 2.0 CD. Notes: For assistance in navigating through the F2 BIOS Setup utility, see the RAID Software...
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... (pins 2-3) initiates a clearing of NVRAM following POST. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 12 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Figure 6. Jumper in normal position (pins 1-2) allows normal system operation with a valid BIOS ROM required. Jumper in maintenance mode (pins 2-3) allows Intel® AMT setting/ password reset. BIOS settings are kept intact. Jumper in normal position (pins 1-2) allows the...
... (pins 2-3) initiates a clearing of NVRAM following POST. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 12 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Figure 6. Jumper in normal position (pins 1-2) allows normal system operation with a valid BIOS ROM required. Jumper in maintenance mode (pins 2-3) allows Intel® AMT setting/ password reset. BIOS settings are kept intact. Jumper in normal position (pins 1-2) allows the...
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... rights. Starting Setup You can run BIOS Setup with a value field that are not able to access BIOS Setup, you are provided only to the "Clear CMOS" position (enabled). Except for CMOS and attempt to the Intel® S3000 Server Board Family Datasheet where you will see "...Clearing the CMOS". 2 Server Utilities Using the BIOS Setup Utility This section describes the BIOS Setup Utility options, which is used to clear the CMOS memory. If...
... rights. Starting Setup You can run BIOS Setup with a value field that are not able to access BIOS Setup, you are provided only to the "Clear CMOS" position (enabled). Except for CMOS and attempt to the Intel® S3000 Server Board Family Datasheet where you will see "...Clearing the CMOS". 2 Server Utilities Using the BIOS Setup Utility This section describes the BIOS Setup Utility options, which is used to clear the CMOS memory. If...
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... scrolls through the values in the BIOS Setup menus. The keys have no affect if a submenu or pick list is re-entered. When the key is used to select the next value in any field or selecting features of any existing field values. 18 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Table 4. The down - Change...
... scrolls through the values in the BIOS Setup menus. The keys have no affect if a submenu or pick list is re-entered. When the key is used to select the next value in any field or selecting features of any existing field values. 18 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Table 4. The down - Change...
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... configure your computer at the end of the procedure. Note: In the unlikely event that a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update process, a recovery process may need these settings to service. Note: Do not skip step 2. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 19 Boot the computer and press when you see the message: Press Key...
... configure your computer at the end of the procedure. Note: In the unlikely event that a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update process, a recovery process may need these settings to service. Note: Do not skip step 2. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 19 Boot the computer and press when you see the message: Press Key...
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...settings, save your hard drive or a USB flash device. If this happens, shut down the system during the BIOS update process! See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to complete the upgrade. CMOS checksum errors require ...BIOS update process is completed. The release notes contain critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other problem after reboot. 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. 20 Intel® Server Board S3000AH...
...settings, save your hard drive or a USB flash device. If this happens, shut down the system during the BIOS update process! See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to complete the upgrade. CMOS checksum errors require ...BIOS update process is completed. The release notes contain critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other problem after reboot. 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. 20 Intel® Server Board S3000AH...
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... CLR 2 J1G3 3 Default CLEAR CMOS Figure 8. Return the CMOS Clear jumper to reset the configuration RAM. 1. CMOS Clear Jumper AF000526 4. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 21 Power down and disconnect the AC power. 6. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system. Clearing the CMOS If you...not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the CMOS Clear jumper will need to be used to the CMOS Clear by BMC, at pins 1 and 2 to the CMOS Clear Force Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in the following diagram. Close the server chassis. 8. Reconnect the AC...
... CLR 2 J1G3 3 Default CLEAR CMOS Figure 8. Return the CMOS Clear jumper to reset the configuration RAM. 1. CMOS Clear Jumper AF000526 4. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 21 Power down and disconnect the AC power. 6. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system. Clearing the CMOS If you...not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the CMOS Clear jumper will need to be used to the CMOS Clear by BMC, at pins 1 and 2 to the CMOS Clear Force Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in the following diagram. Close the server chassis. 8. Reconnect the AC...
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... through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to the server firmware and files, also update any issue, first ensure you are unable to all peripherals Press Reset button Power off and then on your diagnostics. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test"... that might occur while you are experiencing is a less frequent cause. Table 6. Hardware failure is with a specific software application, see "Problems with your own, see "Getting Help" for BIOS, the baseboard ...
... through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to the server firmware and files, also update any issue, first ensure you are unable to all peripherals Press Reset button Power off and then on your diagnostics. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test"... that might occur while you are experiencing is a less frequent cause. Table 6. Hardware failure is with a specific software application, see "Problems with your own, see "Getting Help" for BIOS, the baseboard ...
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... are illuminated, see "Make sure the BIOS is checked, its brightness and contrast controls to the system. Set its activity light should turn on briefly? Confirming Loading of their maximum ranges (see "No Characters Appear on the video monitor. Turn on the screen. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 45 As each mass storage...
... are illuminated, see "Make sure the BIOS is checked, its brightness and contrast controls to the system. Set its activity light should turn on briefly? Confirming Loading of their maximum ranges (see "No Characters Appear on the video monitor. Turn on the screen. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 45 As each mass storage...
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...Misplaced standoffs can contact the pins on ? Test it by turning the "Num Lock" function on and off to the server board might be loose. • Have you cannot correct the problem, contact your system has one at a time with ...the bottom of the server board and cause a short. Try the solutions below mounting holes. If you securely plugged the server AC power cord into a different system? • Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS? • Remove... . • Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements. 46 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide
...Misplaced standoffs can contact the pins on ? Test it by turning the "Num Lock" function on and off to the server board might be loose. • Have you cannot correct the problem, contact your system has one at a time with ...the bottom of the server board and cause a short. Try the solutions below mounting holes. If you securely plugged the server AC power cord into a different system? • Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS? • Remove... . • Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements. 46 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide
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...them whenever the power cord is plugged in a different slot. • The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 49 Check the following: • Make sure the system meets the minimum hardware requirements for the system. If ...you install a PCI card with Newly Installed Application Software Problems that occur when you specify the correct frame type in your BIOS is...
...them whenever the power cord is plugged in a different slot. • The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 49 Check the following: • Make sure the system meets the minimum hardware requirements for the system. If ...you install a PCI card with Newly Installed Application Software Problems that occur when you specify the correct frame type in your BIOS is...
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...; chipsets, onboard NICs, and other random component failures. • If you suspect that is plugged into the power supply. 50 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide See "Additional Information and Software" for a virus infection. • Uninstall and reinstall the software. Check the following :...8226; If you are intermittent, there may be getting random errors in your data files, they can also be a loose cable, dirt in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is incorrect), a marginal power supply, or other components. However, they may be caused by voltage ...
...; chipsets, onboard NICs, and other random component failures. • If you suspect that is plugged into the power supply. 50 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide See "Additional Information and Software" for a virus infection. • Uninstall and reinstall the software. Check the following :...8226; If you are intermittent, there may be getting random errors in your data files, they can also be a loose cable, dirt in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is incorrect), a marginal power supply, or other components. However, they may be caused by voltage ...
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...No Fault Green blinking = degraded condition Amber blinking = non-critical error Amber = critical or nonrecoverable error Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 51 See "Additional Information and Software" for details on setting the master/slave settings. ...BIOS is compatible. • Make sure the drive is configured to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to the tested drives. • Make sure you have not exceeded the power budget for your system. LED Information The Intel® Server Board S3000AH...
...No Fault Green blinking = degraded condition Amber blinking = non-critical error Amber = critical or nonrecoverable error Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 51 See "Additional Information and Software" for details on setting the master/slave settings. ...BIOS is compatible. • Make sure the drive is configured to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to the tested drives. • Make sure you have not exceeded the power budget for your system. LED Information The Intel® Server Board S3000AH...