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...Family Data Sheet. Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Intel® Server Board S5000VSA. Use this server board. In this Manual Thank you for installing or replacing components such as the memory, processor, control panel board, and the battery, among other components you ...may be required to identify the source of a problem. This manual is available in the Intel® S5000 Server Board Family Data Sheet. Preface ...
...Family Data Sheet. Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Intel® Server Board S5000VSA. Use this server board. In this Manual Thank you for installing or replacing components such as the memory, processor, control panel board, and the battery, among other components you ...may be required to identify the source of a problem. This manual is available in the Intel® S5000 Server Board Family Data Sheet. Preface ...
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...SC5299BRP You may need more of the screen at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000VSA Spares and Configuration Guide viii Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide For information about which accessories, memory, processors, and third-party hardware have been tested and can ...to purchase one or more information about this product or information about the accessories that can be used with your server: Processor, memory DIMMs, hard drive, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, RAID controller, operating system. Product Accessories This server board is available ...
...SC5299BRP You may need more of the screen at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000VSA Spares and Configuration Guide viii Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide For information about which accessories, memory, processors, and third-party hardware have been tested and can ...to purchase one or more information about this product or information about the accessories that can be used with your server: Processor, memory DIMMs, hard drive, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, RAID controller, operating system. Product Accessories This server board is available ...
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...have been tested with this 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 Hardware Operating 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...
...have been tested with this 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 Hardware Operating 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...
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... ...3 SATA Server Board ...3 SAS Server Board ...4 Connector and Component Locations 5 Configuration Jumpers ...7 Back Panel Connectors ...8 Hardware Requirements ...9 Processor ...9 Memory ...9 Power Supply ...9 Optional Hardware ...10 Hard Disk Drives ...10 Intel® Local Control Panel 10 Chapter 2: Server Utilities 11 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 11 Starting Setup ...11 If You Cannot... the BIOS ...14 Clearing the Password ...15 Chapter 3: Hardware Installations and Upgrades 17 Before You Begin ...17 Tools and Supplies Needed 17 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide xi
... ...3 SATA Server Board ...3 SAS Server Board ...4 Connector and Component Locations 5 Configuration Jumpers ...7 Back Panel Connectors ...8 Hardware Requirements ...9 Processor ...9 Memory ...9 Power Supply ...9 Optional Hardware ...10 Hard Disk Drives ...10 Intel® Local Control Panel 10 Chapter 2: Server Utilities 11 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 11 Starting Setup ...11 If You Cannot... the BIOS ...14 Clearing the Password ...15 Chapter 3: Hardware Installations and Upgrades 17 Before You Begin ...17 Tools and Supplies Needed 17 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide xi
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Installing and Removing Memory 17 Installing DIMMs ...17 Removing DIMMs ...19 Installing the Processor 20 Installing the Heat Sink(s 22 Removing a Processor 23 Replacing the Backup Battery 24 Appendix A: ... 42 System Boots when Installing PCI Card 43 Problems with Newly Installed Application Software 43 Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier 44 xii Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide
Installing and Removing Memory 17 Installing DIMMs ...17 Removing DIMMs ...19 Installing the Processor 20 Installing the Heat Sink(s 22 Removing a Processor 23 Replacing the Backup Battery 24 Appendix A: ... 42 System Boots when Installing PCI Card 43 Problems with Newly Installed Application Software 43 Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier 44 xii Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide
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... 8 Figure 5. Removing the Shipping Cover 21 Figure 11. Replacing the Backup Battery (S5000VSASATA/S5000VSASATAR shown) ....... 25 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide xvii Open the Load Plate 20 Figure 10. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA 1 Figure 2. Installing Memory (S5000VSASATA/S5000VSASATAR shown 18 Figure 8. List of Figures Figure 1. CMOS Clear Jumper 16 Figure 7.
... 8 Figure 5. Removing the Shipping Cover 21 Figure 11. Replacing the Backup Battery (S5000VSASATA/S5000VSASATAR shown) ....... 25 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide xvii Open the Load Plate 20 Figure 10. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA 1 Figure 2. Installing Memory (S5000VSASATA/S5000VSASATAR shown 18 Figure 8. List of Figures Figure 1. CMOS Clear Jumper 16 Figure 7.
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Up to 16 GB of total system memory) Intel® 5000V chipset, consisting of total system memory) • All other board skus: eight DIMM sockets supporting stacked DDR2 533/667 MHz FBDIMM memory (up to two Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processors 5300 sequence with embedded ... and S5000VSA4DIMMR only. • Entry SATA sku: four DIMM sockets supporting stacked DDR2 533/6671 MHz FBDIMM memory (up to 8 GB of : • Intel® 5000V Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Intel® Enterprise South Bridge (ESB2-E) External connections: • Stacked PS/2* ports for keyboard and mouse ...
Up to 16 GB of total system memory) Intel® 5000V chipset, consisting of total system memory) • All other board skus: eight DIMM sockets supporting stacked DDR2 533/667 MHz FBDIMM memory (up to two Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processors 5300 sequence with embedded ... and S5000VSA4DIMMR only. • Entry SATA sku: four DIMM sockets supporting stacked DDR2 533/6671 MHz FBDIMM memory (up to 8 GB of : • Intel® 5000V Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Intel® Enterprise South Bridge (ESB2-E) External connections: • Stacked PS/2* ports for keyboard and mouse ...
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...FBD DDR2-533 and FBD DDR2-667 stacked DIMM modules. For a complete list of one or two Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processors 5000 or 5100 sequence with a 1066- Memory The server board provides eight DIMM sockets across two channels, Channel A and Channel B. All DIMMs with the ..., A2, A3, and A4. Processor Support for one 512 MB DIMM is not required to two 45nm 2P Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processors. A minimum of supported memory DIMMs, see the links under "Additional Information and Software." For a list of supported processors, see the links under "Additional...
...FBD DDR2-533 and FBD DDR2-667 stacked DIMM modules. For a complete list of one or two Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processors 5000 or 5100 sequence with a 1066- Memory The server board provides eight DIMM sockets across two channels, Channel A and Channel B. All DIMMs with the ..., A2, A3, and A4. Processor Support for one 512 MB DIMM is not required to two 45nm 2P Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processors. A minimum of supported memory DIMMs, see the links under "Additional Information and Software." For a list of supported processors, see the links under "Additional...
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... Setup Menus Each BIOS Setup menu page contains a number of features. If a value cannot be changed for CMOS and attempt to the Intel® S5000 Server Board Family Data Sheet where you might need to display automatically configured information, each feature is associated with or without an... and Software" for those features that contains user-selectable parameters. If You Cannot Access Setup If you are provided only to clear the CMOS memory. Except for a link to boot. Starting Setup You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on...
... Setup Menus Each BIOS Setup menu page contains a number of features. If a value cannot be changed for CMOS and attempt to the Intel® S5000 Server Board Family Data Sheet where you might need to display automatically configured information, each feature is associated with or without an... and Software" for those features that contains user-selectable parameters. If You Cannot Access Setup If you are provided only to clear the CMOS memory. Except for a link to boot. Starting Setup You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on...
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Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you want to obtain the upgrade utility. Write down the current settings in flash memory. See "Additional Information and Software" for the Upgrade The steps below explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS, including how to record ...is pressed, or the key is pressed, the user is exited. Setup Menu Key Use Description Save and Exit - Key to necessary software and instructions. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 15 Note: In the unlikely event that a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update process, a recovery process may...
Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you want to obtain the upgrade utility. Write down the current settings in flash memory. See "Additional Information and Software" for the Upgrade The steps below explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS, including how to record ...is pressed, or the key is pressed, the user is exited. Setup Menu Key Use Description Save and Exit - Key to necessary software and instructions. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 15 Note: In the unlikely event that a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update process, a recovery process may...
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... from the center of the board. See the documentation that came with your server chassis for instructions on the board for a discussion of the memory requirements and options. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to the server. Observe the safety and ESD precautions in "Safety Information".... 2. Locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 7). Turn off the server. 3. See "Memory" for the DIMMs displays DIMM A1, DIMM A2, DIMM A3, DIMM A4, DIMM B1, DIMM B2, DIMM B3, and DIMM B4 starting from the ...
... from the center of the board. See the documentation that came with your server chassis for instructions on the board for a discussion of the memory requirements and options. See "Additional Information and Software" for a link to the server. Observe the safety and ESD precautions in "Safety Information".... 2. Locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 7). Turn off the server. 3. See "Memory" for the DIMMs displays DIMM A1, DIMM A2, DIMM A3, DIMM A4, DIMM B1, DIMM B2, DIMM B3, and DIMM B4 starting from the ...
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... the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package. 8. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM with the key in place. 20 "Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide" Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into the socket. 10... sure the clips are pushed outward to the key in Figure 7 is inserted, push down on the bottom edge of the DIMM into place. Installing Memory (S5000VSASATA/S5000VSASATAR shown) 6. When the DIMM is pointing to the open position. 7. The arrow in the inset in the socket. 9.
... the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package. 8. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM with the key in place. 20 "Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide" Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into the socket. 10... sure the clips are pushed outward to the key in Figure 7 is inserted, push down on the bottom edge of the DIMM into place. Installing Memory (S5000VSASATA/S5000VSASATAR shown) 6. When the DIMM is pointing to the open position. 7. The arrow in the inset in the socket. 9.
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... while you are using the latest firmware and files. Resetting the System Before going through in your system using the system. This clears system memory, restarts POST, reloads the operating system, and halts power to perform reset your system, such as video drivers, network drivers, and SCSI ... are using one of the methods below. Firmware upgrades include updates for a link to resolve your server problems on your diagnostics. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that occur at initial system startup are experiencing is a less frequent cause.
... while you are using the latest firmware and files. Resetting the System Before going through in your system using the system. This clears system memory, restarts POST, reloads the operating system, and halts power to perform reset your system, such as video drivers, network drivers, and SCSI ... are using one of the methods below. Firmware upgrades include updates for a link to resolve your server problems on your diagnostics. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that occur at initial system startup are experiencing is a less frequent cause.
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... NEMA 5 15R outlet for 100-120V or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for links to the system and plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet. 42 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide Disconnect each device from the system, turn the server on (power on light should be lit)? • Is ...off switch on the front panel to the manufacturer's documentation that there are no conflicts-for the keyboard and the video monitor. 2. Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system list. See "Additional Information and Software" for 200-240V ? •...
... NEMA 5 15R outlet for 100-120V or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for links to the system and plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet. 42 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide Disconnect each device from the system, turn the server on (power on light should be lit)? • Is ...off switch on the front panel to the manufacturer's documentation that there are no conflicts-for the keyboard and the video monitor. 2. Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system list. See "Additional Information and Software" for 200-240V ? •...
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...brightness and contrast controls on ? • Remove all add-in one at a time with a reboot between each addition. • Make sure the memory DIMMs comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the processor(s) have a power switch on the back of the server board and cause a ...with the system requirements. • Make sure the memory DIMMs have been populated according to the system requirements. • Remove the processor(s) and re-seat them . • Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements. 44 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide If you...
...brightness and contrast controls on ? • Remove all add-in one at a time with a reboot between each addition. • Make sure the memory DIMMs comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the processor(s) have a power switch on the back of the server board and cause a ...with the system requirements. • Make sure the memory DIMMs have been populated according to the system requirements. • Remove the processor(s) and re-seat them . • Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements. 44 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide If you...
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...the server management subsystem to check the fan status. • Have your fans speeded up in the server board connector. 3. If you hear. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 45 This information is one or more of these LEDs lit? • Are any other control panel LEDs ...using an add-in response to take effect. 4. Reboot the system for help. • Make sure the memory DIMMs have been populated according to the system requirements. • Remove the memory DIMMs and re-seat them . Check the following : • Are the brightness and contrast controls properly ...
...the server management subsystem to check the fan status. • Have your fans speeded up in the server board connector. 3. If you hear. Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide 45 This information is one or more of these LEDs lit? • Are any other control panel LEDs ...using an add-in response to take effect. 4. Reboot the system for help. • Make sure the memory DIMMs have been populated according to the system requirements. • Remove the memory DIMMs and re-seat them . Check the following : • Are the brightness and contrast controls properly ...
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... the cards one at a time, booting the system between each card addition, until the beeps again occur to Take Memory error. POST Error Beep Codes Number of error conditions. Re-seat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good modules. Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. If the beep codes... the malfunctioning card. Please note that not all add-in card. If on-board video is being used, the server board may be faulty. 50 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide
... the cards one at a time, booting the system between each card addition, until the beeps again occur to Take Memory error. POST Error Beep Codes Number of error conditions. Re-seat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good modules. Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. If the beep codes... the malfunctioning card. Please note that not all add-in card. If on-board video is being used, the server board may be faulty. 50 Intel® Server Board S5000VSA User's Guide