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... the specific BIOS settings and screens is written for system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading, and repairing this manual, see http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000PSL/. Note: Unless otherwise indicated, any references to the product code S5000PSLSATA or S5000PSLSATAR also apply to add and replace components on using the Intel® Server Board S5000PSL. This...
... the specific BIOS settings and screens is written for system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading, and repairing this manual, see http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000PSL/. Note: Unless otherwise indicated, any references to the product code S5000PSLSATA or S5000PSLSATAR also apply to add and replace components on using the Intel® Server Board S5000PSL. This...
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... and Software For this Information or Software Technical information, including BIOS settings and chipset information Hardware integration instructions Virtual system tours and interactive repair information Accessories or other Intel server products Use this server board, use the following items for Intel products, see http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000PSL/ compat.htm. A link to purchase one or more information...
... and Software For this Information or Software Technical information, including BIOS settings and chipset information Hardware integration instructions Virtual system tours and interactive repair information Accessories or other Intel server products Use this server board, use the following items for Intel products, see http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000PSL/ compat.htm. A link to purchase one or more information...
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... List. See the section on the web page titled Software & Drivers. Diagnostics. Power Budget Analysis Tool. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL ix Additional Information and Software For this Information or Software Use this Document or Software Hardware and operating systems... to manage your server board. See the section on the web page titled Software & Drivers. Supported Processors. Firmware Updates. See also the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit 2.0 CD that have been tested with your Intel® server Drivers Firmware and BIOS updates, or BIOS recovery files Diagnostics...
... List. See the section on the web page titled Software & Drivers. Diagnostics. Power Budget Analysis Tool. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL ix Additional Information and Software For this Information or Software Use this Document or Software Hardware and operating systems... to manage your server board. See the section on the web page titled Software & Drivers. Supported Processors. Firmware Updates. See also the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit 2.0 CD that have been tested with your Intel® server Drivers Firmware and BIOS updates, or BIOS recovery files Diagnostics...
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... 19 Hard Disk Drives ...19 Intel® Remote Management Module / Intel® Remote Management Module 2 and RMM NIC / RMM2 NIC 20 Intel® Local Control Panel 20 Chapter 2: System Utilities 21 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 21 Starting Setup ...21 If You Cannot Access Setup 21 Setup Menus ...22 Upgrading the BIOS ...23 Intel® Server Board S5000PSL xi
... 19 Hard Disk Drives ...19 Intel® Remote Management Module / Intel® Remote Management Module 2 and RMM NIC / RMM2 NIC 20 Intel® Local Control Panel 20 Chapter 2: System Utilities 21 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 21 Starting Setup ...21 If You Cannot Access Setup 21 Setup Menus ...22 Upgrading the BIOS ...23 Intel® Server Board S5000PSL xi
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... Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly 50 CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light 50 Cannot Connect to a Server 51 Problems with Network 51 System Boots when Installing PCI Card 52 Problems with Newly Installed Application Software 52 Problems with Application Software that ... Device Manager (Windows* Operating System) . 53 Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized 53 Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected 54 LED Information ...54 BIOS POST Beep Codes 54 Appendix B: Regulatory and Compliance Information 57 Product Regulatory Compliance 57 xii Intel® Server Board S5000PSL
... Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly 50 CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light 50 Cannot Connect to a Server 51 Problems with Network 51 System Boots when Installing PCI Card 52 Problems with Newly Installed Application Software 52 Problems with Application Software that ... Device Manager (Windows* Operating System) . 53 Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized 53 Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected 54 LED Information ...54 BIOS POST Beep Codes 54 Appendix B: Regulatory and Compliance Information 57 Product Regulatory Compliance 57 xii Intel® Server Board S5000PSL
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Server Board Connector and Component Locations 6 Figure 3. DIMM Sockets...17 Figure 6. BIOS Bank Select Jumper in Clear Password Position 26 Figure 8. Locating Active Heatsink Cable Connections 39 Figure 18. Installing Protective Cover onto Load Plate 42 ... Plate 36 Figure 15. Back Panel Connectors and LEDs 12 Figure 5. Locating DIMM Sockets 30 Figure 10. Locating and Removing the CMOS Battery 44 Intel® Server Board S5000PSL xv Opening Load Plate 41 Figure 20. Opening Processor Socket Lever 41 Figure 19. Removing Protective Cover from Socket 42 Figure 21...
Server Board Connector and Component Locations 6 Figure 3. DIMM Sockets...17 Figure 6. BIOS Bank Select Jumper in Clear Password Position 26 Figure 8. Locating Active Heatsink Cable Connections 39 Figure 18. Installing Protective Cover onto Load Plate 42 ... Plate 36 Figure 15. Back Panel Connectors and LEDs 12 Figure 5. Locating DIMM Sockets 30 Figure 10. Locating and Removing the CMOS Battery 44 Intel® Server Board S5000PSL xv Opening Load Plate 41 Figure 20. Opening Processor Socket Lever 41 Figure 19. Removing Protective Cover from Socket 42 Figure 21...
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... Name BIOS Bank Select (J1C3) CMOS Clear (J1D1) Pins 1 - 2 2 - 3 1 - 2 2 - 3 What Happens at System Reset Bank 0: Boot to pins 1 - 2. Protect CMOS: these pins are jumpered for 5 to 10 seconds. Place the jumper on the server. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 7 ...Erase CMOS: If these pins should not be jumpered for normal operation. Move the jumper back to an alternate BIOS. Boot from the standard...
... Name BIOS Bank Select (J1C3) CMOS Clear (J1D1) Pins 1 - 2 2 - 3 1 - 2 2 - 3 What Happens at System Reset Bank 0: Boot to pins 1 - 2. Protect CMOS: these pins are jumpered for 5 to 10 seconds. Place the jumper on the server. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 7 ...Erase CMOS: If these pins should not be jumpered for normal operation. Move the jumper back to an alternate BIOS. Boot from the standard...
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...enabled, enclosure management is provided through the SATA_SGPIO connector on page 6 for RAID configurations. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 13 SATA Server Board The SATA model of the server board. If RAID 5 is attached between this connector and the backplane or I2C interface. This...; The SATA model has product code S5000PSLSATA or S5000PSLSATAR. Notes: • For help with navigating the BIOS Setup utility, see the Intel® Server Board S5000PSL Technical Product Specification. • For help with enclosure management cabling, see the RAID software user's guide ...
...enabled, enclosure management is provided through the SATA_SGPIO connector on page 6 for RAID configurations. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 13 SATA Server Board The SATA model of the server board. If RAID 5 is attached between this connector and the backplane or I2C interface. This...; The SATA model has product code S5000PSLSATA or S5000PSLSATAR. Notes: • For help with navigating the BIOS Setup utility, see the Intel® Server Board S5000PSL Technical Product Specification. • For help with enclosure management cabling, see the RAID software user's guide ...
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... the SAS option ROM is disabled in the BIOS Setup utility, Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology II is enabled, the four blue ports on how to install the Intel® RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSW5 accessory to enable RAID 5, see the Intel® Server Board S5000PSL Technical Product Specification. 14 Intel® Server Board S5000PSL However, RAID support is enabled, the two...
... the SAS option ROM is disabled in the BIOS Setup utility, Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology II is enabled, the four blue ports on how to install the Intel® RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSW5 accessory to enable RAID 5, see the Intel® Server Board S5000PSL Technical Product Specification. 14 Intel® Server Board S5000PSL However, RAID support is enabled, the two...
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... when CMOS/NVRAM has been corrupted, you will see "Clearing the CMOS" on the server board to the Technical Product Specification where you will see this condition, the BIOS will find details about specific BIOS setup screens. In the two conditions listed above, during the Power On Self Test (...will load default values for a link to the "Clear CMOS" position (enabled). You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on the server, after POST completes the memory test. • When you might need to change system configuration defaults. If You...
... when CMOS/NVRAM has been corrupted, you will see "Clearing the CMOS" on the server board to the Technical Product Specification where you will see this condition, the BIOS will find details about specific BIOS setup screens. In the two conditions listed above, during the Power On Self Test (...will load default values for a link to the "Clear CMOS" position (enabled). You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on the server, after POST completes the memory test. • When you might need to change system configuration defaults. If You...
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... or a value field pick list. Change Value - This key will undo the pick list, and allow you can be discarded. 22 Intel® Server Board S5000PSL Some parameters are configured automatically and cannot be changed . Select Item up arrow is displayed, the key will undo the pressing of the key...asked whether changes can use in the associated pick list without displaying the full list. This key scrolls through the values in the BIOS Setup menus. If an administrator password has been set, administrator privileges are used to move between the major menu pages. On ...
... or a value field pick list. Change Value - This key will undo the pick list, and allow you can be discarded. 22 Intel® Server Board S5000PSL Some parameters are configured automatically and cannot be changed . Select Item up arrow is displayed, the key will undo the pressing of the key...asked whether changes can use in the associated pick list without displaying the full list. This key scrolls through the values in the BIOS Setup menus. If an administrator password has been set, administrator privileges are used to move between the major menu pages. On ...
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... a problem with the new BIOS. When you boot your BIOS, the upgrade is performed into a secondary BIOS partition on the server board. • OEM binary area • Microcode • A way to change the BIOS language When you to where they were before was pressed without affecting any existing field values. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 23 Setup Menu Key Use...
... a problem with the new BIOS. When you boot your BIOS, the upgrade is performed into a secondary BIOS partition on the server board. • OEM binary area • Microcode • A way to change the BIOS language When you to where they were before was pressed without affecting any existing field values. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 23 Setup Menu Key Use...
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... want to a temporary folder on page viii for a link to configure your settings, and exit Setup. 24 Intel® Server Board S5000PSL Obtaining the Upgrade Download the BIOS image file to run SETUP 2. When the update completes, remove the bootable media from which you enter Setup, ... a CMOS Checksum error or other information to service. Note: Review the instructions and release notes that came with the BIOS image file before attempting a BIOS upgrade. The release notes contain critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other problem after reboot. Note: In...
... want to a temporary folder on page viii for a link to configure your settings, and exit Setup. 24 Intel® Server Board S5000PSL Obtaining the Upgrade Download the BIOS image file to run SETUP 2. When the update completes, remove the bootable media from which you enter Setup, ... a CMOS Checksum error or other information to service. Note: Review the instructions and release notes that came with the BIOS image file before attempting a BIOS upgrade. The release notes contain critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other problem after reboot. Note: In...
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..., covering pins 2 and 3, to the previous BIOS: 1. Close the chassis. 6. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 25 BIOS Bank Select 2 3 J1C3 Force Lower Bank Normal Operation (default) AF000475 Figure 6. Reverting to the Previous BIOS If you encounter a problem with the same BIOS version, the two versions of the BIOS: the current BIOS, and the BIOS that was previously installed. To revert to...
..., covering pins 2 and 3, to the previous BIOS: 1. Close the chassis. 6. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 25 BIOS Bank Select 2 3 J1C3 Force Lower Bank Normal Operation (default) AF000475 Figure 6. Reverting to the Previous BIOS If you encounter a problem with the same BIOS version, the two versions of the BIOS: the current BIOS, and the BIOS that was previously installed. To revert to...
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... the chassis cover. 3. Wait 10 seconds. 6. Power up the server. Leave the AC power cord connected. 2. CMOS CLR Default 2 Clear 3 CMOS J1D1 AF000424 Figure 8. Close the chassis. 8. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 27 Move the jumper from the normal operation position, covering pins 1... and 2, to reset the configuration RAM. 1. Open the chassis. See Figure 8. 4. Clearing the CMOS If you are not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the ...
... the chassis cover. 3. Wait 10 seconds. 6. Power up the server. Leave the AC power cord connected. 2. CMOS CLR Default 2 Clear 3 CMOS J1D1 AF000424 Figure 8. Close the chassis. 8. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 27 Move the jumper from the normal operation position, covering pins 1... and 2, to reset the configuration RAM. 1. Open the chassis. See Figure 8. 4. Clearing the CMOS If you are not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the ...
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... the BIOS Setup utility to restore the configuration settings to the server. Use a finger to pull the lever away from its package. 9. Dispose of the battery until it clears the battery. Being careful to reach the battery. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the real-time clock. 44 Intel® Server Board S5000PSL Disconnect the...
... the BIOS Setup utility to restore the configuration settings to the server. Use a finger to pull the lever away from its package. 9. Dispose of the battery until it clears the battery. Being careful to reach the battery. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the real-time clock. 44 Intel® Server Board S5000PSL Disconnect the...
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... and files, also update any issue, first ensure you are unable to resolve your server problems on your own, see "Getting Help" on self test (POST) process includes a quiet time, during this time. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that might occur while you are ... For any drivers used for a link to be hung. See "Additional Information and Software" on button See "Additional Information and Software" for BIOS, the baseboard management controller (BMC), and the hot-swap controller (HSC). Do not power off or reboot the system during which the system may...
... and files, also update any issue, first ensure you are unable to resolve your server problems on your own, see "Getting Help" on self test (POST) process includes a quiet time, during this time. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that might occur while you are ... For any drivers used for a link to be hung. See "Additional Information and Software" on button See "Additional Information and Software" for BIOS, the baseboard management controller (BMC), and the hot-swap controller (HSC). Do not power off or reboot the system during which the system may...
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... a different system? • Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS? • Remove all add-in cards and see if the video returns. If you are using an add-in the server board connector. 3. No Characters Appear on Screen Check the following : 1. If... code and characters do the following : • Is the keyboard functioning? Verify that the video controller board is functioning. • Is the video monitor plugged in one at a time with a reboot between each addition to take effect. 4. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 49 Contact your service representative. 5.
... a different system? • Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS? • Remove all add-in cards and see if the video returns. If you are using an add-in the server board connector. 3. No Characters Appear on Screen Check the following : 1. If... code and characters do the following : • Is the keyboard functioning? Verify that the video controller board is functioning. • Is the video monitor plugged in one at a time with a reboot between each addition to take effect. 4. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 49 Contact your service representative. 5.
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See "Additional Information and Software" on changing interrupts. Make sure your BIOS is current. See the documentation that came with other adapter supports shared interrupts. Diagnostics pass but the connection fails • Make sure the network.... • Make sure the cable is connected to the NIC connectors. Cannot Connect to a Server • Make sure the network cable is securely attached to alter settings so that interrupts are not shared. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 51 See "Additional Information and Software" for information on page viii for a link to the ...
See "Additional Information and Software" on changing interrupts. Make sure your BIOS is current. See the documentation that came with other adapter supports shared interrupts. Diagnostics pass but the connection fails • Make sure the network.... • Make sure the cable is connected to the NIC connectors. Cannot Connect to a Server • Make sure the network cable is securely attached to alter settings so that interrupts are not shared. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 51 See "Additional Information and Software" for information on page viii for a link to the ...
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... the software from a USB floppy disk, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, try running correctly sometimes indicate equipment failure. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 53 Check the following : • Make sure the drive is not disabled in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is connected correctly and that occur after the system hardware and software...
... the software from a USB floppy disk, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, try running correctly sometimes indicate equipment failure. Intel® Server Board S5000PSL 53 Check the following : • Make sure the drive is not disabled in BIOS Setup. • Make sure the drive is connected correctly and that occur after the system hardware and software...