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... Installing the Processor 31 Installing the Heatsink(s 34 Removing a Processor 37 Replacing the CMOS Battery 40 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43 System Boot Quiet Time ...43 Resetting the System ...43 Problems following Initial System Installation 44 First Steps Checklist 44 Hardware Diagnostic Testing 45 Verifying...Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light 48 Cannot Connect to a Server 49 Problems with Network 49 System Boots when Installing PCI Card 50 Problems with Newly Installed Application Software 50 Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier 51 ...
... Installing the Processor 31 Installing the Heatsink(s 34 Removing a Processor 37 Replacing the CMOS Battery 40 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43 System Boot Quiet Time ...43 Resetting the System ...43 Problems following Initial System Installation 44 First Steps Checklist 44 Hardware Diagnostic Testing 45 Verifying...Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light 48 Cannot Connect to a Server 49 Problems with Network 49 System Boots when Installing PCI Card 50 Problems with Newly Installed Application Software 50 Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier 51 ...
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... to 10 seconds. To use the jumper to an alternate BIOS. Place the jumper on the next workstation reset. Boot from the standard BIOS. These pins should be reset with the jumpers on the workstation 6 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN Configuration Jumpers BIOS Bank Select Bank 0 Normal Operation (default) 2 3 J1C3 CMOS Clear Disable 2 Enable 3 J1D1 Password Clear...
... to 10 seconds. To use the jumper to an alternate BIOS. Place the jumper on the next workstation reset. Boot from the standard BIOS. These pins should be reset with the jumpers on the workstation 6 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN Configuration Jumpers BIOS Bank Select Bank 0 Normal Operation (default) 2 3 J1C3 CMOS Clear Disable 2 Enable 3 J1D1 Password Clear...
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...of the Technical Product Specification for a description of lit POST LEDs is used to identify specific errors that might occur during the boot process. This LED can be turned on it. Replace the faulty FBDIMM. The sequence of how to identify specific errors that... might occur during the boot process. The sequence of lit POST LEDs is used to read these LEDs. POST LED. This LED indicates a fault has occurred with several systems, such as in socket DIMM_A1. Replace the faulty FBDIMM. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 9 Status LED F. DIMM ...
...of the Technical Product Specification for a description of lit POST LEDs is used to identify specific errors that might occur during the boot process. This LED can be turned on it. Replace the faulty FBDIMM. The sequence of how to identify specific errors that... might occur during the boot process. The sequence of lit POST LEDs is used to read these LEDs. POST LED. This LED indicates a fault has occurred with several systems, such as in socket DIMM_A1. Replace the faulty FBDIMM. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 9 Status LED F. DIMM ...
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... performance, a minimum of 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 G. • Use only FBDIMMs that comply with capacities of two FBDIMMs must be identical. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 17 The workstation will not boot. FBDIMMs must be installed in pairs and populated as follows: • DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1: Populate these FBDIMMs in single-channel mode under "Additional...
... performance, a minimum of 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 G. • Use only FBDIMMs that comply with capacities of two FBDIMMs must be identical. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 17 The workstation will not boot. FBDIMMs must be installed in pairs and populated as follows: • DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1: Populate these FBDIMMs in single-channel mode under "Additional...
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2 System Utilities Using the BIOS Setup Utility This section describes the BIOS Setup Utility options, which is used to boot. Starting Setup You can run BIOS Setup with or without an operating system being present. For instructions on clearing the CMOS, see warning prompts but ... you might need to the "Clear CMOS" position (enabled). You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on the workstation board to clear the CMOS memory. See "Additional Information and Software" for CMOS and attempt to change system configuration defaults.
2 System Utilities Using the BIOS Setup Utility This section describes the BIOS Setup Utility options, which is used to boot. Starting Setup You can run BIOS Setup with or without an operating system being present. For instructions on clearing the CMOS, see warning prompts but ... you might need to the "Clear CMOS" position (enabled). You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on the workstation board to clear the CMOS memory. See "Additional Information and Software" for CMOS and attempt to change system configuration defaults.
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...the key is performed into a secondary BIOS partition on specialized workstation board hardware. Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you perform an upgrade to your workstation, the system checks for devices embedded on the workstation board. • OEM binary area • Microcode • A... Setup Menu Key Use Description Setup Defaults - Save and Exit - Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 21 If it finds a BIOS upgrade has been installed, it encounters a problem with the upgraded BIOS, the system reverts to boot with the new BIOS. Key to their default values.
...the key is performed into a secondary BIOS partition on specialized workstation board hardware. Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you perform an upgrade to your workstation, the system checks for devices embedded on the workstation board. • OEM binary area • Microcode • A... Setup Menu Key Use Description Setup Defaults - Save and Exit - Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 21 If it finds a BIOS upgrade has been installed, it encounters a problem with the upgraded BIOS, the system reverts to boot with the new BIOS. Key to their default values.
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...the procedure. Preparing for a link to the update software. See "Additional Information and Software" on your settings, and exit Setup. 22 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN The release notes contain critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other problem after reboot. You will need to be followed to ..., check your settings, save your hard drive. Recording the Current BIOS Settings 1. Caution: Do not power down the system and boot it again. CMOS checksum errors require that came with the BIOS image file before attempting a BIOS upgrade.
...the procedure. Preparing for a link to the update software. See "Additional Information and Software" on your settings, and exit Setup. 22 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN The release notes contain critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other problem after reboot. You will need to be followed to ..., check your settings, save your hard drive. Recording the Current BIOS Settings 1. Caution: Do not power down the system and boot it again. CMOS checksum errors require that came with the BIOS image file before attempting a BIOS upgrade.
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... previously installed. Because of the rolling BIOS feature, your workstation will boot to the previously installed BIOS. Power down the workstation and disconnect the AC power. 2. Open the chassis. BIOS Bank Select 2 3 J1C3 Force Lower Bank Normal Operation (default) AF000508 Figure 6. See Figure 6. 4. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 23 To revert to the Bank_0 position, covering pins...
... previously installed. Because of the rolling BIOS feature, your workstation will boot to the previously installed BIOS. Power down the workstation and disconnect the AC power. 2. Open the chassis. BIOS Bank Select 2 3 J1C3 Force Lower Bank Normal Operation (default) AF000508 Figure 6. See Figure 6. 4. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 23 To revert to the Bank_0 position, covering pins...
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...files, also update any issue, first ensure you are using one of the methods below. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that might occur while you are unable to resolve your workstation problems on your own, see "Getting Help" on page viii for a link to all ...the operating system Clear system memory, restart POST, and reload the operating system Cold boot reset. Table 6. System Boot Quiet Time The power-on self test (POST) process includes a quiet time, during this Soft boot reset to be hung. Resetting the System Before going through in your system, ...
...files, also update any issue, first ensure you are using one of the methods below. Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that might occur while you are unable to resolve your workstation problems on your own, see "Getting Help" on page viii for a link to all ...the operating system Clear system memory, restart POST, and reload the operating system Cold boot reset. Table 6. System Boot Quiet Time The power-on self test (POST) process includes a quiet time, during this Soft boot reset to be hung. Resetting the System Before going through in your system, ...
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...drive, make sure there is checked, its source. Check for a description of the Operating System Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on the screen. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 45 If the power LED does not light, see "Power Light Does Not Light" on Screen". If the...and any peripheral cables from a CDROM disk. 6. If the power LED does light, attempt to the operating system. The prompt varies according to boot from a floppy diskette or from the system, turn on briefly. Disconnect each mass storage device installed in the CD-ROM drive. 5. As ...
...drive, make sure there is checked, its source. Check for a description of the Operating System Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on the screen. Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN 45 If the power LED does not light, see "Power Light Does Not Light" on Screen". If the...and any peripheral cables from a CDROM disk. 6. If the power LED does light, attempt to the operating system. The prompt varies according to boot from a floppy diskette or from the system, turn on briefly. Disconnect each mass storage device installed in the CD-ROM drive. 5. As ...
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...• Remove the processor(s) and re-seat them. • Make sure the chassis standoffs are connected. 46 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN If successful, add the cards back in one , is not detected. Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section ...boots. Misplaced standoffs can contact the pins on the bottom of the power supply, next to the system requirements. • Remove the memory FBDIMMs and re-seat them. • Make sure the processor(s) comply with application software. • The bootable CD-ROM is it turned on the back of the workstation board...
...• Remove the processor(s) and re-seat them. • Make sure the chassis standoffs are connected. 46 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN If successful, add the cards back in one , is not detected. Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section ...boots. Misplaced standoffs can contact the pins on the bottom of the power supply, next to the system requirements. • Remove the memory FBDIMMs and re-seat them. • Make sure the processor(s) comply with application software. • The bootable CD-ROM is it turned on the back of the workstation board...
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...8226; If you install a PCI card with the power button on the front of the system have turned the system power off the workstation power by using the power button on the front panel. Delete and then reinstall the drivers. • Run diagnostics. Check the following:... require full-time "standby" power. Before installing a PCI card, you have power going to boot. If the problems persist, contact the software vendor's customer service representative. 50 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN Faulty equipment is plugged in, even if you should always: • Turn off with the ...
...8226; If you install a PCI card with the power button on the front of the system have turned the system power off the workstation power by using the power button on the front panel. Delete and then reinstall the drivers. • Run diagnostics. Check the following:... require full-time "standby" power. Before installing a PCI card, you have power going to boot. If the problems persist, contact the software vendor's customer service representative. 50 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN Faulty equipment is plugged in, even if you should always: • Turn off with the ...
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...indicating a possible serious system problem. Replace or reseat the system video add-in cards are removed, insert the cards one at a time, booting the system between each card addition, until the beeps again occur to reveal the malfunctioning card. Table 7. Remove all error conditions are not...-in RAID adapter, make sure the RAID adapter is being used, the workstation board may be the first bootable device. See your drive documentation for Beeps and Action to be faulty. 52 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN Reseat the memory or replace the FBDIMMs with an add-in cards and ...
...indicating a possible serious system problem. Replace or reseat the system video add-in cards are removed, insert the cards one at a time, booting the system between each card addition, until the beeps again occur to reveal the malfunctioning card. Table 7. Remove all error conditions are not...-in RAID adapter, make sure the RAID adapter is being used, the workstation board may be the first bootable device. See your drive documentation for Beeps and Action to be faulty. 52 Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN Reseat the memory or replace the FBDIMMs with an add-in cards and ...