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.../motherboards/server/S3000AH/. Chapter 2 provides instructions on adding and replacing components. Chapter 3 provides instructions on using the Intel® Server Board S3000AH. You will also find suggestions for performing troubleshooting activities to identify the source of this chapter, you will find a list of the server board features, photos of the Intel® Server Board S3000AH. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS Setup...
.../motherboards/server/S3000AH/. Chapter 2 provides instructions on adding and replacing components. Chapter 3 provides instructions on using the Intel® Server Board S3000AH. You will also find suggestions for performing troubleshooting activities to identify the source of this chapter, you will find a list of the server board features, photos of the Intel® Server Board S3000AH. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS Setup...
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...; 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 Table 1. Additional Information and Software For this information or software For in-depth technical information about this product For BIOS settings and...
...; 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 Table 1. Additional Information and Software For this information or software For in-depth technical information about this product For BIOS settings and...
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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 ...product 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 ...
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 ...product 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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... Heat Sink 28 Figure 16. Configuring SATA as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Figure 3. S3000AHV Connector and Component Locations 11 Figure 6. Installing Memory ...24 Figure 10. CMOS Clear Jumper 21 Figure 9. Removing the Shipping Cover 27 Figure 13. Replacing the Backup Battery 31 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide xvii Installing the Processor 27 Figure 14...
... Heat Sink 28 Figure 16. Configuring SATA as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Figure 3. S3000AHV Connector and Component Locations 11 Figure 6. Installing Memory ...24 Figure 10. CMOS Clear Jumper 21 Figure 9. Removing the Shipping Cover 27 Figure 13. Replacing the Backup Battery 31 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide xvii Installing the Processor 27 Figure 14...
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... 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 not limited to "Configure SATA as RAID". The Legacy and Enhanced modes affect the RAID configuration as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Figure 2. Under SATA RAID OPROM: choosing the LSI...
... 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 not limited to "Configure SATA as RAID". The Legacy and Enhanced modes affect the RAID configuration as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Figure 2. Under SATA RAID OPROM: choosing the LSI...
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... is included on setting up RAID, see the Intel® Server Board S3000AH Technical Product Specification. 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 Guide...
... is included on setting up RAID, see the Intel® Server Board S3000AH Technical Product Specification. 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 Guide...
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... in clear position (pins 2-3) initiates a clearing of NVRAM following POST. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 12 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 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. System will POST normally. Jumper removed is used to...
... in clear position (pins 2-3) initiates a clearing of NVRAM following POST. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 12 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 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. System will POST normally. Jumper removed is used to...
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..., or to display a pick list if a selected feature has a value field, or to select the next value in any existing field values. 18 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide The up - The plus key on any field. Exit - This key will undo the pick list, and allow another selection in a... the full list. The minus key or the function key is re-entered. Change Value - This key scrolls through the values in the BIOS Setup menus. Execute Command - The key provides a mechanism for multi-valued features like time and date. When the key is pressed while ...
..., or to display a pick list if a selected feature has a value field, or to select the next value in any existing field values. 18 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide The up - The plus key on any field. Exit - This key will undo the pick list, and allow another selection in a... the full list. The minus key or the function key is re-entered. Change Value - This key scrolls through the values in the BIOS Setup menus. Execute Command - The key provides a mechanism for multi-valued features like time and date. When the key is pressed while ...
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... and how to service. You will need to be followed to return the system to obtain the upgrade utility. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 19 Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you want to configure your computer at the end of the procedure. Key to necessary software and instrutions. Note: In the...
... and how to service. You will need to be followed to return the system to obtain the upgrade utility. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 19 Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you want to configure your computer at the end of the procedure. Key to necessary software and instrutions. Note: In the...
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.... Note: You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error or other information to complete the upgrade. CMOS checksum errors require that came with the BIOS image file before attempting a BIOS upgrade. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to the update software. When the update completes, remove the bootable media from... file that you performed the upgrade. 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 User's Guide
.... Note: You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error or other information to complete the upgrade. CMOS checksum errors require that came with the BIOS image file before attempting a BIOS upgrade. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to the update software. When the update completes, remove the bootable media from... file that you performed the upgrade. 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 User's Guide
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...Return the CMOS Clear jumper to the CMOS Clear Force Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in the following diagram. Open the server. 3. When the system begins beeping, power it down the system and disconnect the AC power. 2. Reconnect the AC power and power up the... CLR 2 J1G3 3 Default CLEAR CMOS Figure 8. Close the server chassis. 8. Clearing the CMOS If 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. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 21 Power down and disconnect the AC power. ...
...Return the CMOS Clear jumper to the CMOS Clear Force Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in the following diagram. Open the server. 3. When the system begins beeping, power it down the system and disconnect the AC power. 2. Reconnect the AC power and power up the... CLR 2 J1G3 3 Default CLEAR CMOS Figure 8. Close the server chassis. 8. Clearing the CMOS If 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. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 21 Power down and disconnect the AC power. ...
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...-ROM is no diskette in drive A and no CD-ROM disk in the system. If the power LED does not light, see "Make sure the BIOS is checked, its brightness and contrast controls to boot from the hard disk drive, make sure there is not detected. The prompt varies according to... appear on screen. • Characters on the video monitor. 3. Confirming Loading of each device is configured to allow the CD-ROM to the operating system. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 45
...-ROM is no diskette in drive A and no CD-ROM disk in the system. If the power LED does not light, see "Make sure the BIOS is checked, its brightness and contrast controls to boot from the hard disk drive, make sure there is not detected. The prompt varies according to... appear on screen. • Characters on the video monitor. 3. Confirming Loading of each device is configured to allow the CD-ROM to the operating system. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 45
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...8226; 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 one at a time with a ...8226; Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the processor(s) have a power switch on the back of the server board and cause a short. If so, the power LED might be loose. • Have you are installed only below in and turned on? ...
...8226; 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 one at a time with a ...8226; Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the processor(s) have a power switch on the back of the server board and cause a short. If so, the power LED might be loose. • Have you are installed only below in and turned on? ...
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... some parts of the system. • Unplug the AC power cord(s) from the onboard network controller. • Make sure your BIOS is current. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 49 Before installing a PCI card, you should always: • Turn off with the power button on the front of... the system have turned the system power off the server power by using the power button on the front panel. See the ...
... some parts of the system. • Unplug the AC power cord(s) from the onboard network controller. • Make sure your BIOS is current. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 49 Before installing a PCI card, you should always: • Turn off with the power button on the front of... the system have turned the system power off the server power by using the power button on the front panel. See the ...
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...• Make sure the correct device drivers installed. However, they may be getting random errors in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is not disabled in your system for the Intel® chipsets, onboard NICs, and other random component failures. • If you are experiencing any...to the current drivers and chipset files. Note: Random errors in the keyboard (if keyboard input is plugged into the power supply. 50 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Devices are running the software from a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, try a different disk. • Check your data ...
...• Make sure the correct device drivers installed. However, they may be getting random errors in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is not disabled in your system for the Intel® chipsets, onboard NICs, and other random component failures. • If you are experiencing any...to the current drivers and chipset files. Note: Random errors in the keyboard (if keyboard input is plugged into the power supply. 50 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Devices are running the software from a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, try a different disk. • Check your data ...
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...compatible. Green = No Fault Green blinking = degraded condition Amber blinking = non-critical error Amber = critical or nonrecoverable error Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 51 • Make sure the drive is listed below. See your drive documentation for details on setting the ...board rear left corner Blue Green or Amber Notes Off = Power is off . LED Information The Intel® Server Board S3000AH includes LEDs that the master/slave settings are set correctly. See your system. Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected Check the following: • Make sure the BIOS...
...compatible. Green = No Fault Green blinking = degraded condition Amber blinking = non-critical error Amber = critical or nonrecoverable error Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 51 • Make sure the drive is listed below. See your drive documentation for details on setting the ...board rear left corner Blue Green or Amber Notes Off = Power is off . LED Information The Intel® Server Board S3000AH includes LEDs that the master/slave settings are set correctly. See your system. Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected Check the following: • Make sure the BIOS...
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... 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 Please note that not all add-in cards and re-start the system. If the beep... codes are not generated after the add-in card. Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. Prior to system video initialization, the BIOS...
... 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 Please note that not all add-in cards and re-start the system. If the beep... codes are not generated after the add-in card. Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. Prior to system video initialization, the BIOS...
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... description below. See the last page for space to include a detailed problem description Board / Chassis Information Baseboard Revision - Appendix D: Intel® Server Issue Report Form Note: An on-line / automatic submission version of this form is available at http:// support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/. PBA Baseboard Serial Number Chassis Model CPU1 Speed/Stepping/Spec System...
... description below. See the last page for space to include a detailed problem description Board / Chassis Information Baseboard Revision - Appendix D: Intel® Server Issue Report Form Note: An on-line / automatic submission version of this form is available at http:// support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/. PBA Baseboard Serial Number Chassis Model CPU1 Speed/Stepping/Spec System...