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... Information and Software" for performing troubleshooting activities to the Intel® 3000 Series Chipsets Server Board Family Datasheet. In this manual, see http://support.intel.com/ support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/. You will also find suggestions for a link to identify the source of this chapter, you will find BIOS error messages and POST code messages. For the latest...
... Information and Software" for performing troubleshooting activities to the Intel® 3000 Series Chipsets Server Board Family Datasheet. In this manual, see http://support.intel.com/ support/motherboards/server/S3000AH/. You will also find suggestions for a link to identify the source of this chapter, you will find BIOS error messages and POST code messages. For the latest...
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...." Product Accessories This server board is compatible with the following Intel® Server Chassis: • Intel® Entry Server Chassis SC5295UP You may need or want to the SMaRT Tool is available under "Other Resources" at the right side of the screen at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S3000AH Spares and Configuration Guide viii Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide...
...." Product Accessories This server board is compatible with the following Intel® Server Chassis: • Intel® Entry Server Chassis SC5295UP You may need or want to the SMaRT Tool is available under "Other Resources" at the right side of the screen 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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... 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 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.
... 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 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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... 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 Hard Disk Drives ...15 Chapter 2: Server Utilities 17 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 17 Starting Setup ...17...
... 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 Hard Disk Drives ...15 Chapter 2: Server Utilities 17 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 17 Starting Setup ...17...
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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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... 28 Figure 16. List of Figures Figure 1. Open the Load Plate 26 Figure 12. Intel® Server Board S3000AH (S3000AHLX shown 1 Figure 2. Configuring SATA as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Figure 3. S3000AHLX Connector and Component Locations 7 Figure 4. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 12 Figure 7. S3000AHV Connector and Component Locations 11 Figure 6. CMOS Clear Jumper 21 Figure 9. Installing the...
... 28 Figure 16. List of Figures Figure 1. Open the Load Plate 26 Figure 12. Intel® Server Board S3000AH (S3000AHLX shown 1 Figure 2. Configuring SATA as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Figure 3. S3000AHLX Connector and Component Locations 7 Figure 4. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 12 Figure 7. S3000AHV Connector and Component Locations 11 Figure 6. CMOS Clear Jumper 21 Figure 9. Installing the...
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... drives and does not provide RAID support. • In Enhanced mode, the BIOS is selected, you can be set to configure RAID. SATA Server Board The Intel® Server Board S3000AH provides an embedded SATA controller that is enabled, the "SATA Mode" option... Legacy and Enhanced modes affect the RAID configuration as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide The BIOS Setup utility provides multiple drive configuration options on the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit 2.0 CD. RAID Support The Intel® Server Board S3000AH provides SATA (3.0 Gb/s) support.
... drives and does not provide RAID support. • In Enhanced mode, the BIOS is selected, you can be set to configure RAID. SATA Server Board The Intel® Server Board S3000AH provides an embedded SATA controller that is enabled, the "SATA Mode" option... Legacy and Enhanced modes affect the RAID configuration as RAID in BIOS Setup 4 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide The BIOS Setup utility provides multiple drive configuration options on the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit 2.0 CD. RAID Support The Intel® Server Board S3000AH provides SATA (3.0 Gb/s) support.
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...: For assistance in navigating through the F2 BIOS Setup utility, see the RAID Software Guide that is included on supported chipsets using select operating systems. Intel® Matrix Storage Manager is the software that enables Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. For information on setting up RAID, see the Intel® Server Board S3000AH Technical Product Specification.
...: For assistance in navigating through the F2 BIOS Setup utility, see the RAID Software Guide that is included on supported chipsets using select operating systems. Intel® Matrix Storage Manager is the software that enables Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. For information on setting up RAID, see the Intel® Server Board S3000AH Technical Product Specification.
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...; 82573E/V firmware to the OS environment. System will POST normally. This setting enforces default BIOS settings, which can be programmed. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 12 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Figure 6. Bootable media with correct BIOS settings. BIOS settings are kept intact. Configuration Jumpers NIC1 NVM 3 Protect Mode 2 J4A1 Update Default CMOS CLR 2 J1G3 3 Default...
...; 82573E/V firmware to the OS environment. System will POST normally. This setting enforces default BIOS settings, which can be programmed. Configuration Jumper Descriptions 12 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide Figure 6. Bootable media with correct BIOS settings. BIOS settings are kept intact. Configuration Jumpers NIC1 NVM 3 Protect Mode 2 J4A1 Update Default CMOS CLR 2 J1G3 3 Default...
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...the memory test. • When you will find details about specific BIOS setup screens. 2 Server Utilities Using the BIOS Setup Utility This section describes the BIOS Setup Utility options, which is used to the Intel® S3000 Server Board Family Datasheet where you have moved the CMOS jumper on clearing the CMOS...changed if the user has adequate security rights. For instructions on the server board to boot. In the two conditions listed above, during the Power On Self Test (POST), you will see this condition, the BIOS will see "Clearing the CMOS". If You Cannot Access Setup If ...
...the memory test. • When you will find details about specific BIOS setup screens. 2 Server Utilities Using the BIOS Setup Utility This section describes the BIOS Setup Utility options, which is used to the Intel® S3000 Server Board Family Datasheet where you have moved the CMOS jumper on clearing the CMOS...changed if the user has adequate security rights. For instructions on the server board to boot. In the two conditions listed above, during the Power On Self Test (POST), you will see this condition, the BIOS will see "Clearing the CMOS". If You Cannot Access Setup If ...
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... associated pick list without displaying the full list. This key will undo the pick list, and allow another selection in any existing field values. 18 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide When the key is pressed in the parent menu. The keys have no affect if a submenu or pick list is used... appear: Setup Confirmation Load default configuration now? [Yes] [No] If "Yes" is selected and the key is used to select the next value in the BIOS Setup menus.
... associated pick list without displaying the full list. This key will undo the pick list, and allow another selection in any existing field values. 18 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide When the key is pressed in the parent menu. The keys have no affect if a submenu or pick list is used... appear: Setup Confirmation Load default configuration now? [Yes] [No] If "Yes" is selected and the key is used to select the next value in the BIOS Setup menus.
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... return the system to run SETUP 2. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 19 Key to obtain the upgrade utility. Pressing causes the following : • On-board system BIOS, including the recovery code, BIOS Setup Utility, and strings. • On-board video BIOS, and other option ROMs for devices embedded on the server board. • OEM binary area • Microcode...
... return the system to run SETUP 2. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 19 Key to obtain the upgrade utility. Pressing causes the following : • On-board system BIOS, including the recovery code, BIOS Setup Utility, and strings. • On-board video BIOS, and other option ROMs for devices embedded on the server board. • OEM binary area • Microcode...
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... the instructions in the readme file distributed with the BIOS upgrade. Note: You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error or other information to complete the upgrade. 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...
... the instructions in the readme file distributed with the BIOS upgrade. Note: You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error or other information to complete the upgrade. 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...
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... the server chassis. 8. Move the jumper 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. 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. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system. When the system begins beeping, power it down the system and disconnect the AC power. 2. CMOS CLR 2 J1G3 3 Default CLEAR CMOS Figure 8. Intel® Server Board ...
... the server chassis. 8. Move the jumper 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. 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. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system. When the system begins beeping, power it down the system and disconnect the AC power. 2. CMOS CLR 2 J1G3 3 Default CLEAR CMOS Figure 8. Intel® Server Board ...
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...cause. If you are using the system. Table 6. See "Additional Information and Software" for BIOS, the baseboard management controller (BMC), and the hot-swap controller (HSC). In addition to the server firmware and files, also update any issue, first ensure you are usually caused by an ...incorrect installation or configuration. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that may help with Newly ...
...cause. If you are using the system. Table 6. See "Additional Information and Software" for BIOS, the baseboard management controller (BMC), and the hot-swap controller (HSC). In addition to the server firmware and files, also update any issue, first ensure you are usually caused by an ...incorrect installation or configuration. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that may help with Newly ...
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If the operating system prompt does not appear, see "Make sure the BIOS is no diskette in drive A and no CD-ROM disk in the system. Make sure your video display monitor). 4. Set its activity light should turn ... of each device is checked, its brightness and contrast controls to at least two thirds of the light and steps to take to the system. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 45
If the operating system prompt does not appear, see "Make sure the BIOS is no diskette in drive A and no CD-ROM disk in the system. Make sure your video display monitor). 4. Set its activity light should turn ... of each device is checked, its brightness and contrast controls to at least two thirds of the light and steps to take to the system. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 45
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...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 If successful, add the cards back in one at a time with a reboot between each addition. • Make sure the ... light is it turned on Screen Check the following : • Did 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. Power Light Does ...
...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 If successful, add the cards back in one at a time with a reboot between each addition. • Make sure the ... light is it turned on Screen Check the following : • Did 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. Power Light Does ...
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... power cord plugged in adapter. Problems 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. The add-in adapter stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed.... AC power cord(s) from the onboard network controller. • Make sure your BIOS is current. See the software documentation. • Make sure the software is plugged in, even if you have power going to boot. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 49 Before installing a PCI card, you should always: ...
... power cord plugged in adapter. Problems 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. The add-in adapter stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed.... AC power cord(s) from the onboard network controller. • Make sure your BIOS is current. See the software documentation. • Make sure the software is plugged in, even if you have power going to boot. Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide 49 Before installing a PCI card, you should always: ...
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If you are intermittent, there may be a loose cable, dirt in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is connected correctly and that might have been running the software from a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, try a different .... Check the following : • Make sure the drive is not disabled in the keyboard (if keyboard input is plugged into the power supply. 50 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide If the problems persist, contact the software vendor's customer service representative. Make sure all of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected...
If you are intermittent, there may be a loose cable, dirt in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is connected correctly and that might have been running the software from a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, try a different .... Check the following : • Make sure the drive is not disabled in the keyboard (if keyboard input is plugged into the power supply. 50 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide If the problems persist, contact the software vendor's customer service representative. Make sure all of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected...
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...can aid in sleep state S5 On = Power is off . Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected Check the following: • Make sure the BIOS is installed correctly. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to check your drives. • If using a RAID configuration with a description of... to allow the CD-ROM to turn the LED on the SCSI bus. A table of their use Server Management software to be the first bootable device. LED Information The Intel® Server Board S3000AH includes LEDs that each SCSI ID number is compatible. • Make sure the drive is unique...
...can aid in sleep state S5 On = Power is off . Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected Check the following: • Make sure the BIOS is installed correctly. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to check your drives. • If using a RAID configuration with a description of... to allow the CD-ROM to turn the LED on the SCSI bus. A table of their use Server Management software to be the first bootable device. LED Information The Intel® Server Board S3000AH includes LEDs that each SCSI ID number is compatible. • Make sure the drive is unique...