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... system. Use this server board. Chapter 2 provides instructions on using the Intel® Server Board S3000AH. This manual is available in the Intel® 3000 Series Chipsets Server Board Family Datasheet. This document provides a brief overview of the features of the board/chassis, a list of accessories or other components. In this manual, see http://support.intel.com/ support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/. Information about the...
... system. Use this server board. Chapter 2 provides instructions on using the Intel® Server Board S3000AH. This manual is available in the Intel® 3000 Series Chipsets Server Board Family Datasheet. This document provides a brief overview of the features of the board/chassis, a list of accessories or other components. In this manual, see http://support.intel.com/ support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/. Information about the...
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... about which accessories, memory, processors, and third-party hardware have been tested and can be used with this Document or Software Intel® Server Board S3000AH Technical Product Specification Intel® Server Board S3000AH Technical Product Specification Intel® Server Board S3000AH Quick Start User's Guide 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...
... about which accessories, memory, processors, and third-party hardware have been tested and can be used with this Document or Software Intel® Server Board S3000AH Technical Product Specification Intel® Server Board S3000AH Technical Product Specification Intel® Server Board S3000AH Quick Start User's Guide 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...
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Intel® Server Board S3000AH 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...Processors Tested Memory List Power Budget Tool Intel® System Management Software Driver (for an extensive list of available drivers) Operating System Driver (for operating system drivers) Firmware Updates Diagnostics See also the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit 2.0 CD that came with your server board.
Intel® Server Board S3000AH 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...Processors Tested Memory List Power Budget Tool Intel® System Management Software Driver (for an extensive list of available drivers) Operating System Driver (for operating system drivers) Firmware Updates Diagnostics See also the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit 2.0 CD that came with your server board.
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... ...viii Additional Information and Software viii Chapter 1: Server Board Features 1 RAID Support ...4 SATA Server Board ...4 Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology 5 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5 Connector and Component Locations 6 Configuration Jumpers ...12 Back Panel Connectors ...13 Hardware Requirements ...14 Processor ...14 Memory ...14 Power Supply ...14 Optional Hardware ...15 ...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's Guide xi
... ...viii Additional Information and Software viii Chapter 1: Server Board Features 1 RAID Support ...4 SATA Server Board ...4 Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology 5 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5 Connector and Component Locations 6 Configuration Jumpers ...12 Back Panel Connectors ...13 Hardware Requirements ...14 Processor ...14 Memory ...14 Power Supply ...14 Optional Hardware ...15 ...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's Guide xi
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S3000AHLX Connector and Component Locations 7 Figure 4. Installing Memory ...24 Figure 10. Installing the Processor 27 Figure 14. CMOS Clear Jumper 21 Figure 9. S3000AH Connector and Component Locations 9 Figure 5. Lifting the Socket Handle 26 Figure 11. ...Descriptions 12 Figure 7. Removing the Shipping Cover 27 Figure 13. Replacing the Backup Battery 31 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide xvii Back Panel Connectors 13 Figure 8. Intel® Server Board S3000AH (S3000AHLX shown 1 Figure 2. Installing the Heat Sink 28 Figure 16. List of Figures Figure...
S3000AHLX Connector and Component Locations 7 Figure 4. Installing Memory ...24 Figure 10. Installing the Processor 27 Figure 14. CMOS Clear Jumper 21 Figure 9. S3000AH Connector and Component Locations 9 Figure 5. Lifting the Socket Handle 26 Figure 11. ...Descriptions 12 Figure 7. Removing the Shipping Cover 27 Figure 13. Replacing the Backup Battery 31 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide xvii Back Panel Connectors 13 Figure 8. Intel® Server Board S3000AH (S3000AHLX shown 1 Figure 2. Installing the Heat Sink 28 Figure 16. List of Figures Figure...
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... 16MB external video memory • ATA-100 support: one IDE channel capable of the server board. Table 2 summarizes the features of supporting up to two drives • SATA (3.0 Gb/s) support • Intel® 10/100/1000 82573E Gigabit Ethernet Controller • Intel® 10/100/1000 82541PI Gigabit Ethernet Controller (S3000AHLX/ S3000AH only) 2 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide...
... 16MB external video memory • ATA-100 support: one IDE channel capable of the server board. Table 2 summarizes the features of supporting up to two drives • SATA (3.0 Gb/s) support • Intel® 10/100/1000 82573E Gigabit Ethernet Controller • Intel® 10/100/1000 82541PI Gigabit Ethernet Controller (S3000AHLX/ S3000AH only) 2 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide...
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... DIMM1A and DIMM 1B. • Populate four identical DIMMs in sockets 1A and 1B. DIMMs must provide a minimum of 2A of 350 Watts is preferred. Memory The Intel® Server Board S3000AH provides four DIMM sockets across two banks. For a list of three DIMMs is a single 256MB DIMM in the...
... DIMM1A and DIMM 1B. • Populate four identical DIMMs in sockets 1A and 1B. DIMMs must provide a minimum of 2A of 350 Watts is preferred. Memory The Intel® Server Board S3000AH provides four DIMM sockets across two banks. For a list of three DIMMs is a single 256MB DIMM in the...
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Starting Setup You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on the server, after POST completes the memory test. • When you will see other prompts but not the prompt: Warning: CMOS checksum invalid Warning: CMOS time and ...to display automatically configured information, each feature is associated with or without an operating system being present. Except for a link to the Intel® S3000 Server Board Family Datasheet where you might need to access BIOS Setup, you will see "Clearing the CMOS". See "Additional Information and Software" for...
Starting Setup You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on the server, after POST completes the memory test. • When you will see other prompts but not the prompt: Warning: CMOS checksum invalid Warning: CMOS time and ...to display automatically configured information, each feature is associated with or without an operating system being present. Except for a link to the Intel® S3000 Server Board Family Datasheet where you might need to access BIOS Setup, you will see "Clearing the CMOS". See "Additional Information and Software" for...
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... of the procedure. Boot the computer and press when you see the message: Press Key if you to obtain the upgrade utility. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 19 See "Additional Information and Software" for the Upgrade The steps below explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS,...to service. The code and data in the upgrade file include the following message to run SETUP 2. Write down the current settings in flash memory. Note: Do not skip step 2. Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you want to appear: Setup Confirmation Save Configuration changes and ...
... of the procedure. Boot the computer and press when you see the message: Press Key if you to obtain the upgrade utility. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 19 See "Additional Information and Software" for the Upgrade The steps below explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS,...to service. The code and data in the upgrade file include the following message to run SETUP 2. Write down the current settings in flash memory. Note: Do not skip step 2. Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you want to appear: Setup Confirmation Save Configuration changes and ...
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...". 2. Disconnect the AC power cord from the center of tested DIMMs. Installing DIMMs To install DIMMs, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the server. 3. See "Memory" for instructions on the board for a link to the list of the board. Remove the server's cover. Locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 9). See the documentation that came with your...
...". 2. Disconnect the AC power cord from the center of tested DIMMs. Installing DIMMs To install DIMMs, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the server. 3. See "Memory" for instructions on the board for a link to the list of the board. Remove the server's cover. Locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 9). See the documentation that came with your...
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...the notch on the bottom edge of the DIMM socket(s) are firmly in Figure 7 is inserted, push down on installing the server's cover. 24 "Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide" Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into the socket. 10. Make sure the ...clips are pushed outward to the key in the DIMM socket. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package. 8. Installing Memory...
...the notch on the bottom edge of the DIMM socket(s) are firmly in Figure 7 is inserted, push down on installing the server's cover. 24 "Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide" Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into the socket. 10. Make sure the ...clips are pushed outward to the key in the DIMM socket. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package. 8. Installing Memory...
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...Power off and then on. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by an incorrect installation or configuration. Resetting the System Before going through in your server problems on button Problems following... Initial System Installation Problems that may help with Newly Installed Application Software". This clears system memory, restarts POST, reloads the operating system, and halts power to...
...Power off and then on. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by an incorrect installation or configuration. Resetting the System Before going through in your server problems on button Problems following... Initial System Installation Problems that may help with Newly Installed Application Software". This clears system memory, restarts POST, reloads the operating system, and halts power to...
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...should be lit)? • Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet. 44 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Check the AC cable(s) on the back of the chassis and at the wall outlet? • Are the power supplies ...the keyboard and the video monitor. 2. To check these settings, refer to identifying a hardware problem and locating its source. Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system list. Caution: Turn off devices before disconnecting cables: Before disconnecting ...
...should be lit)? • Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet. 44 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Check the AC cable(s) on the back of the chassis and at the wall outlet? • Are the power supplies ...the keyboard and the video monitor. 2. To check these settings, refer to identifying a hardware problem and locating its source. Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system list. Caution: Turn off devices before disconnecting cables: Before disconnecting ...
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... with a reboot between each addition. • Make sure the memory DIMMs comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the memory DIMMs have been populated according to the system requirements. • Remove the memory DIMMs and re-seat them. • Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements. 46 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide
... with a reboot between each addition. • Make sure the memory DIMMs comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the memory DIMMs have been populated according to the system requirements. • Remove the memory DIMMs and re-seat them. • Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements. 46 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide
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...Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on light lit? If there are not operating properly, it is fully seated in the server board connector. 3. If you hear. System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly If the system cooling fans are still no characters on the ... panel LEDs lit? • Have any of possible system component failure. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 47 • Make sure the memory DIMMs have been populated according to the system requirements. • Remove the memory DIMMs and re-seat them . Verify that the video works using an add...
...Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on light lit? If there are not operating properly, it is fully seated in the server board connector. 3. If you hear. System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly If the system cooling fans are still no characters on the ... panel LEDs lit? • Have any of possible system component failure. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 47 • Make sure the memory DIMMs have been populated according to the system requirements. • Remove the memory DIMMs and re-seat them . Verify that the video works using an add...
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Please note that not all add-in cards and re-start the system. Table 8. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good modules. POST Error Beep Codes Number of error conditions. Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. If the ... cards one at a time, booting the system between each card addition, until the beeps again occur to Take Memory error. If on-board video is bing used, the server board may be faulty. 52 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Replace or reseat the system video add-in cards are supported by BIOS beep codes. Prior to...
Please note that not all add-in cards and re-start the system. Table 8. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good modules. POST Error Beep Codes Number of error conditions. Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. If the ... cards one at a time, booting the system between each card addition, until the beeps again occur to Take Memory error. If on-board video is bing used, the server board may be faulty. 52 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Replace or reseat the system video add-in cards are supported by BIOS beep codes. Prior to...