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.... Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of this manual, see http://support.intel.com/ support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/. Use this chapter, you will also find BIOS error messages and POST code messages. Chapter 4 provides troubleshooting information. For the latest version of the Intel® Server Board S3000AH. In this chapter for step-by-step instructions and diagrams for purchasing...
.... Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of this manual, see http://support.intel.com/ support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/. Use this chapter, you will also find BIOS error messages and POST code messages. Chapter 4 provides troubleshooting information. For the latest version of the Intel® Server Board S3000AH. In this chapter for step-by-step instructions and diagrams for purchasing...
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... the following accessory items for your board, and for ordering information for Intel products, see http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/ compat.htm. These files are available at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/ Unless otherwise indicated in the table below, once on this server board, use the following Intel® Server Chassis: • Intel® Entry Server Chassis SC5295UP You may need...
... the following accessory items for your board, and for ordering information for Intel products, see http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/ compat.htm. These files are available at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/ Unless otherwise indicated in the table below, once on this server board, use the following Intel® Server Chassis: • Intel® Entry Server Chassis SC5295UP You may need...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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...as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Figure 3. S3000AHV Connector and Component Locations 11 Figure 6. Back Panel Connectors 13 Figure 8. Lifting the Socket Handle 26 Figure 11. Installing the Processor 27 Figure 14. List of Figures Figure 1. S3000AH Connector and Component... Sink 28 Figure 16. Replacing the Backup Battery 31 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide xvii Removing the Protective Socket Cover 27 Figure 15. Removing the Shipping Cover 27 Figure 13. Intel® Server Board S3000AH (S3000AHLX shown 1 Figure 2. S3000AHLX Connector and Component Locations...
...as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Figure 3. S3000AHV Connector and Component Locations 11 Figure 6. Back Panel Connectors 13 Figure 8. Lifting the Socket Handle 26 Figure 11. Installing the Processor 27 Figure 14. List of Figures Figure 1. S3000AH Connector and Component... Sink 28 Figure 16. Replacing the Backup Battery 31 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide xvii Removing the Protective Socket Cover 27 Figure 15. Removing the Shipping Cover 27 Figure 13. Intel® Server Board S3000AH (S3000AHLX shown 1 Figure 2. S3000AHLX Connector and Component Locations...
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... information on the Advanced | ATA Controller setup page, some of which affect the ability to either Legacy or Enhanced. RAID Support The Intel® Server Board S3000AH provides SATA (3.0 Gb/s) support. The BIOS Setup utility provides multiple drive configuration options on configuring RAID, see the RAID Software Guide that supports both 1.5 and 3.0 Gbps data transfer...
... information on the Advanced | ATA Controller setup page, some of which affect the ability to either Legacy or Enhanced. RAID Support The Intel® Server Board S3000AH provides SATA (3.0 Gb/s) support. The BIOS Setup utility provides multiple drive configuration options on configuring RAID, see the RAID Software Guide that supports both 1.5 and 3.0 Gbps data transfer...
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... Manager provides software support for all supported operating systems. Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology supports four Serial ATA ports, providing a cost-effective way to the following website: http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/ Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 5 Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology and the LSI* Logic SATA controller support...
... Manager provides software support for all supported operating systems. Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology supports four Serial ATA ports, providing a cost-effective way to the following website: http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/ Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 5 Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology and the LSI* Logic SATA controller support...
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... via F2, then exiting setup via F10 and saving changes. Jumper in normal position (pins 1-2) allows normal system operation with a valid BIOS ROM required. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 12 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Jumper in normal position (pins 1-2) allows the system to successfully POST and boot to the OS environment. Jumper in clear...
... via F2, then exiting setup via F10 and saving changes. Jumper in normal position (pins 1-2) allows normal system operation with a valid BIOS ROM required. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 12 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Jumper in normal position (pins 1-2) allows the system to successfully POST and boot to the OS environment. Jumper in clear...
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... "Additional Information and Software" for CMOS and attempt to the Intel® S3000 Server Board Family Datasheet where you will see other prompts but not the prompt: Warning: CMOS checksum invalid Warning: CMOS time and date not set In this condition, the BIOS will see "Clearing the CMOS". In the two conditions listed above...
... "Additional Information and Software" for CMOS and attempt to the Intel® S3000 Server Board Family Datasheet where you will see other prompts but not the prompt: Warning: CMOS checksum invalid Warning: CMOS time and date not set In this condition, the BIOS will see "Clearing the CMOS". In the two conditions listed above...
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.... Select Item down arrow is displayed, the key will undo the pressing of the current item to select the next value in the BIOS Setup menus. Change Value - This key scrolls through the values in any major menu, the exit confirmation window is displayed and the ... Down arrow or or Pressing on the other keyboard, but it has the same effect. The plus key on any existing field values. 18 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide The key provides a mechanism for multi-valued features like time and date. Table 4. Change Value - Setup Defaults - Pressing the...
.... Select Item down arrow is displayed, the key will undo the pressing of the current item to select the next value in the BIOS Setup menus. Change Value - This key scrolls through the values in any major menu, the exit confirmation window is displayed and the ... Down arrow or or Pressing on the other keyboard, but it has the same effect. The plus key on any existing field values. 18 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide The key provides a mechanism for multi-valued features like time and date. Table 4. Change Value - Setup Defaults - Pressing the...
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... need these settings to necessary software and instrutions. Note: Do not skip step 2. Key to service. Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you want to upgrade the BIOS in the BIOS Setup program. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 19 The code and data in the upgrade file include the following message to appear: Setup...
... need these settings to necessary software and instrutions. Note: Do not skip step 2. Key to service. Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you want to upgrade the BIOS in the BIOS Setup program. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 19 The code and data in the upgrade file include the following message to appear: Setup...
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... the instructions in the readme file distributed with the BIOS upgrade. Obtaining the Upgrade Download the BIOS image file to the update software. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to a temporary folder on your settings, and exit Setup. 20 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Note: Review the instructions and release notes that are...
... the instructions in the readme file distributed with the BIOS upgrade. Obtaining the Upgrade Download the BIOS image file to the update software. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to a temporary folder on your settings, and exit Setup. 20 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Note: Review the instructions and release notes that are...
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... from the normal operation position, CMOS Clear by BMC, at pins 1 and 2 to the CMOS Clear by BMC location, covering pins 1 and 2. 7. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 21 CMOS CLR 2 J1G3 3 Default CLEAR CMOS Figure 8. Return the CMOS Clear jumper to the CMOS Clear Force Erase position, covering pins ... 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. When the system begins beeping, power it down the system and disconnect the AC power. 2. Open the server. 3. Reconnect the AC power, power ...
... from the normal operation position, CMOS Clear by BMC, at pins 1 and 2 to the CMOS Clear by BMC location, covering pins 1 and 2. 7. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 21 CMOS CLR 2 J1G3 3 Default CLEAR CMOS Figure 8. Return the CMOS Clear jumper to the CMOS Clear Force Erase position, covering pins ... 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. When the system begins beeping, power it down the system and disconnect the AC power. 2. Open the server. 3. Reconnect the AC power, power ...
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...perform reset your system using the latest firmware and files. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that ... See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to this Soft boot reset to resolve your server problems on . If you are usually caused by an incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is... with Newly Installed Application Software". See "Additional Information and Software" for BIOS, the baseboard management controller (BMC), and the hot-swap controller (HSC). Turn the system power...
...perform reset your system using the latest firmware and files. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that ... See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to this Soft boot reset to resolve your server problems on . If you are usually caused by an incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is... with Newly Installed Application Software". See "Additional Information and Software" for BIOS, the baseboard management controller (BMC), and the hot-swap controller (HSC). Turn the system power...
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...." If the operating system prompt does not appear, see "Make sure the BIOS is checked, its brightness and contrast controls to at least two thirds of each device is configured to allow the CD-ROM to the system. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 45 If the power LED does not light, see the...
...." If the operating system prompt does not appear, see "Make sure the BIOS is checked, its brightness and contrast controls to at least two thirds of each device is configured to allow the CD-ROM to the system. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 45 If the power LED does not light, see the...
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... each addition. • Make sure the memory DIMMs comply with the system requirements. 46 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 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 cards and see if the system boots. Misplaced...
... each addition. • Make sure the memory DIMMs comply with the system requirements. 46 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 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 cards and see if the system boots. Misplaced...
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...other adapter supports shared interrupts. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 49 Problems ...with Newly Installed Application Software Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to them whenever the power cord is plugged in, even if you have power going to the software, not the server...turned the system power off the server power by using the power button...System Boots when Installing PCI Card System Server Management features require full-time "standby...server. If you should always: •...
...other adapter supports shared interrupts. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 49 Problems ...with Newly Installed Application Software Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to them whenever the power cord is plugged in, even if you have power going to the software, not the server...turned the system power off the server power by using the power button...System Boots when Installing PCI Card System Server Management features require full-time "standby...server. If you should always: •...
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... problems are getting random errors in the keyboard (if keyboard input is plugged into the power supply. 50 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Symptoms of the drivers for the Intel® chipsets, onboard NICs, and other random component failures. • If you may want to the ...software configuration. Note: Random errors in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is not disabled in data files:...
... problems are getting random errors in the keyboard (if keyboard input is plugged into the power supply. 50 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Symptoms of the drivers for the Intel® chipsets, onboard NICs, and other random component failures. • If you may want to the ...software configuration. Note: Random errors in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is not disabled in data files:...
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...board rear left corner Control panel and board rear left corner Blue Green or Amber Notes Off = Power is installed correctly. Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected Check the following: • Make sure the BIOS is on or in troubleshooting your drive documentation for the server... blinking = degraded condition Amber blinking = non-critical error Amber = critical or nonrecoverable error Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 51 LED Information The Intel® Server Board S3000AH includes LEDs that each SCSI ID number is unique on setting the SCSI ID for details on...
...board rear left corner Control panel and board rear left corner Blue Green or Amber Notes Off = Power is installed correctly. Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected Check the following: • Make sure the BIOS is on or in troubleshooting your drive documentation for the server... blinking = degraded condition Amber blinking = non-critical error Amber = critical or nonrecoverable error Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 51 LED Information The Intel® Server Board S3000AH includes LEDs that each SCSI ID number is unique on setting the SCSI ID for details on...