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... Getting Started Selecting a Site ...29 Space and Power Requirements 29 General Site Criteria ...30 Installing Processors, Memory, Hard Disk Drives, and Options 31 Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse 32 Turning On the Server and Running the Power-On Self Test (POST 32 Hot Keys for POST ...33 Configuring the System... 34 Installing the Operating System 34 The System Resource CD-ROM 34 System Security ...35 Mechanical Locks ...35 Software Security ...36 Installing the Server in a Rack 37 4 Configuration Software and Utilities BIOS Setup ...39 Recording BIOS Setup Settings 39 iii
... Getting Started Selecting a Site ...29 Space and Power Requirements 29 General Site Criteria ...30 Installing Processors, Memory, Hard Disk Drives, and Options 31 Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse 32 Turning On the Server and Running the Power-On Self Test (POST 32 Hot Keys for POST ...33 Configuring the System... 34 Installing the Operating System 34 The System Resource CD-ROM 34 System Security ...35 Mechanical Locks ...35 Software Security ...36 Installing the Server in a Rack 37 4 Configuration Software and Utilities BIOS Setup ...39 Recording BIOS Setup Settings 39 iii
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...Management 47 Baseboard Management Controller 47 Field Replaceable Units and Sensor Data Records 48 System Event Log ...48 Platform Event Management 48 Emergency Management Port 49 Intel Server Management ...49 Using the System Setup Utility 50 Creating SSU Diskettes 50 Running the SSU...51 Setting Boot...Access Cover to the System Boards 68 Installing the Access Cover to the System Boards 68 Removing the Memory Board 69 Installing the Memory Board 70 Removing the Processor Board Air Baffle 71 Installing the Processor Board Air Baffle 72 iv Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide
...Management 47 Baseboard Management Controller 47 Field Replaceable Units and Sensor Data Records 48 System Event Log ...48 Platform Event Management 48 Emergency Management Port 49 Intel Server Management ...49 Using the System Setup Utility 50 Creating SSU Diskettes 50 Running the SSU...51 Setting Boot...Access Cover to the System Boards 68 Installing the Access Cover to the System Boards 68 Removing the Memory Board 69 Installing the Memory Board 70 Removing the Processor Board Air Baffle 71 Installing the Processor Board Air Baffle 72 iv Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide
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... the Processor Board 73 Installing the Processor Board 74 Removing the Baseboard 75 Installing the Baseboard 77 Processors ...78 Installing Processors...78 Removing Processors...81 Memory ...82 Installing DIMMs ...82 Removing DIMMs ...84 Hot-Swap SCSI Drives ...85 Checking a Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Status Indicator 85 Installing a Hot-Swap Drive in...
... the Processor Board 73 Installing the Processor Board 74 Removing the Baseboard 75 Installing the Baseboard 77 Processors ...78 Installing Processors...78 Removing Processors...81 Memory ...82 Installing DIMMs ...82 Removing DIMMs ...84 Hot-Swap SCSI Drives ...85 Checking a Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Status Indicator 85 Installing a Hot-Swap Drive in...
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... Problems ...126 PCI Installation Tips...127 Problems with Application Software 127 Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected 127 A Server Description Feature Summary...129 Chassis Access ...130 Main Chassis Components 131 Electronics Bay Components 132 Front Control Panel ...133... Cooling ...136 Server Board Set Features 137 Baseboard Connector and Component Locations 138 Baseboard Jumpers...139 Processors ...141 DIMM Memory ...141 Onboard Video ...141 SCSI Controller...141 Network Interface Controllers 142 Network Teaming Features 143 ACPI ...145 vi Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide
... Problems ...126 PCI Installation Tips...127 Problems with Application Software 127 Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected 127 A Server Description Feature Summary...129 Chassis Access ...130 Main Chassis Components 131 Electronics Bay Components 132 Front Control Panel ...133... Cooling ...136 Server Board Set Features 137 Baseboard Connector and Component Locations 138 Baseboard Jumpers...139 Processors ...141 DIMM Memory ...141 Onboard Video ...141 SCSI Controller...141 Network Interface Controllers 142 Network Teaming Features 143 ACPI ...145 vi Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide
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...EMC) - Removing a Plastic Air Baffle from a Carrier 86 23. Emissions 147 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Integrated System Management 47 3. Installing the Memory Board 70 8. Installing the Processor Board Air Baffle 72 10. Baseboard Mounting 76 14. Removing a Processor 81 19. Installing a Drive Carrier... Correct Order for Populating Processor Sockets 78 15. Power and Standby LEDs 90 27. PSH4 Server (Rack-Mount and Pedestal 29 2. Installing the Processor Board 74 12. Removing the Memory Board 69 7. Removing DIMMs ...84 21. Installing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive in a...
...EMC) - Removing a Plastic Air Baffle from a Carrier 86 23. Emissions 147 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Integrated System Management 47 3. Installing the Memory Board 70 8. Installing the Processor Board Air Baffle 72 10. Baseboard Mounting 76 14. Removing a Processor 81 19. Installing a Drive Carrier... Correct Order for Populating Processor Sockets 78 15. Power and Standby LEDs 90 27. PSH4 Server (Rack-Mount and Pedestal 29 2. Installing the Processor Board 74 12. Removing the Memory Board 69 7. Removing DIMMs ...84 21. Installing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive in a...
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...• Quick Start Guide (fold-out poster) • System Accessory Kit Two North American power cords SPSH4 Server Platform System Resource CD (contains product documentation, device drivers, and software utilities) Three sets (six rails) 5.25-inch ... the contents appear damaged, file a damage claim with the carrier immediately. • Intel® SPSH4 Server Platform with the following parts installed: SSH4 baseboard SSH4 processor board SSH4 memory board Fan distribution board Front panel board Hot plug ...
...• Quick Start Guide (fold-out poster) • System Accessory Kit Two North American power cords SPSH4 Server Platform System Resource CD (contains product documentation, device drivers, and software utilities) Three sets (six rails) 5.25-inch ... the contents appear damaged, file a damage claim with the carrier immediately. • Intel® SPSH4 Server Platform with the following parts installed: SSH4 baseboard SSH4 processor board SSH4 memory board Fan distribution board Front panel board Hot plug ...
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...SPSH4 Server (Rack-Mount and Pedestal) 29 Select an appropriate site. 2. Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 4. Selecting a Site This section describes the space and power requirements and general site criteria for installing the server. Turn on the server and boot to get your server... rack unit (rack-mount version only). Install an operating system. 8. Space and Power Requirements The server is available in both rack-mount and pedestal versions. Install processors, memory, hard disk drives, and other options. 3. Install the service partition (optional). 7. OM13380 Figure ...
...SPSH4 Server (Rack-Mount and Pedestal) 29 Select an appropriate site. 2. Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 4. Selecting a Site This section describes the space and power requirements and general site criteria for installing the server. Turn on the server and boot to get your server... rack unit (rack-mount version only). Install an operating system. 8. Space and Power Requirements The server is available in both rack-mount and pedestal versions. Install processors, memory, hard disk drives, and other options. 3. Install the service partition (optional). 7. OM13380 Figure ...
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... of the PCI slots, see Figure 28 on the processor board-see page 82. Installing Processors, Memory, Hard Disk Drives, and Options The server is included with the server. Removing the covers: a. Installing an ICMB board-follow the steps shown on the Quick Start User... the system boards-see page 70. 6. ✏ NOTES Surge suppressor recommended: In geographic regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, Intel strongly recommends that came with the ICMB board kit. 5. EMI information: For information about complying with electromagnetic interference regulations, see "Regional...
... of the PCI slots, see Figure 28 on the processor board-see page 82. Installing Processors, Memory, Hard Disk Drives, and Options The server is included with the server. Removing the covers: a. Installing an ICMB board-follow the steps shown on the Quick Start User... the system boards-see page 70. 6. ✏ NOTES Surge suppressor recommended: In geographic regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, Intel strongly recommends that came with the ICMB board kit. 5. EMI information: For information about complying with electromagnetic interference regulations, see "Regional...
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... on page 133). 7. POST is displayed, POST displays the message "Press to enter Setup..." POST discovers, configures, and tests the processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. At this point, you can press any of time needed to complete POST depends on page 33,... connected. 2. For a summary of option boards installed. 8. at specific times during POST, see Figure 55 on the System Resource CD. 32 Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide If you enter BIOS Setup, the Service Partition, or the Adaptec† SCSISelect† Utility, when you start the...
... on page 133). 7. POST is displayed, POST displays the message "Press to enter Setup..." POST discovers, configures, and tests the processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. At this point, you can press any of time needed to complete POST depends on page 33,... connected. 2. For a summary of option boards installed. 8. at specific times during POST, see Figure 55 on the System Resource CD. 32 Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide If you enter BIOS Setup, the Service Partition, or the Adaptec† SCSISelect† Utility, when you start the...
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... Utility during POST. * * Press any of these keys when the prompt "Press to view the diagnostic messages during POST to make sure your server and any time you change affects the current boot only. For instructions, see this message anyway, reboot and use BIOS Setup (page 39) to...SDR) and field replaceable unit (FRU) inventory for POST Table 3 lists the hot keys you can enable the Boot- is updating memory size on screen. Hot Keys for the server. ✏ NOTE If there is no device with a bootable operating system, the boot process continues, the system beeps once, and ...
... Utility during POST. * * Press any of these keys when the prompt "Press to view the diagnostic messages during POST to make sure your server and any time you change affects the current boot only. For instructions, see this message anyway, reboot and use BIOS Setup (page 39) to...SDR) and field replaceable unit (FRU) inventory for POST Table 3 lists the hot keys you can enable the Boot- is updating memory size on screen. Hot Keys for the server. ✏ NOTE If there is no device with a bootable operating system, the boot process continues, the system beeps once, and ...
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...server. • BIOS and firmware updates-for updating the BIOS on page 47. You must run BIOS Setup and enter your BIOS Setup settings. If your custom values ever need restoring (after a CMOS clear, for example), you can run BIOS Setup with those of the configuration values in flash memory...configuration. 4 Configuration Software and Utilities This section describes the following software and utilities: • BIOS Setup-for modifying server board set up system passwords Using either utility is booted. Both utilities access the same stored configuration data for configuring ...
...server. • BIOS and firmware updates-for updating the BIOS on page 47. You must run BIOS Setup and enter your BIOS Setup settings. If your custom values ever need restoring (after a CMOS clear, for example), you can run BIOS Setup with those of the configuration values in flash memory...configuration. 4 Configuration Software and Utilities This section describes the following software and utilities: • BIOS Setup-for modifying server board set up system passwords Using either utility is booted. Both utilities access the same stored configuration data for configuring ...
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...Go to the next Item Change the value of these two methods: • Use the front panel buttons: 1. Boot the system. 4. while holding down the server. 2. Table 5. Power down the reset button, press the power button. 3. Press the Reset button and hold it down the system and remove the jumper ...down for four seconds or more; Use the keys listed in Table 5 to navigate the BIOS Setup menus. Power down the server. 2. Clearing CMOS Memory If you need to clear CMOS memory, you can use either of an item Select an item or display a submenu Leave a submenu or exit BIOS Setup Reset to...
...Go to the next Item Change the value of these two methods: • Use the front panel buttons: 1. Boot the system. 4. while holding down the server. 2. Table 5. Power down the reset button, press the power button. 3. Press the Reset button and hold it down the system and remove the jumper ...down for four seconds or more; Use the keys listed in Table 5 to navigate the BIOS Setup menus. Power down the server. 2. Clearing CMOS Memory If you need to clear CMOS memory, you can use either of an item Select an item or display a submenu Leave a submenu or exit BIOS Setup Reset to...
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... of the system management features integrated into the hardware and provides additional features through Intel Server Management software. 5 System Management Intel integrates system management features into the server. Integrated Hardware System Management Figure 2 is a dedicated microcontroller for the system event...Sockets Temperature Sensors Power Supplies Fans Chassis Intrusion Memory BMC Nonvolatile storage SEL SDR FRU Front Panel EMP LAN1 Figure 2. This section describes the integrated hardware features, Intel Server Management software, and the System Setup Utility ...
... of the system management features integrated into the hardware and provides additional features through Intel Server Management software. 5 System Management Intel integrates system management features into the server. Integrated Hardware System Management Figure 2 is a dedicated microcontroller for the system event...Sockets Temperature Sensors Power Supplies Fans Chassis Intrusion Memory BMC Nonvolatile storage SEL SDR FRU Front Panel EMP LAN1 Figure 2. This section describes the integrated hardware features, Intel Server Management software, and the System Setup Utility ...
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... reading the current FRU entries from nonvolatile memory. The description pane in the lower right displays a description of the columns. 3. Use the File and FRU menu items to view all of events from the server. 54 Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide When you start the FRU ...Manager, it automatically loads the current list of components in a tree format, the inventory of events from non-volatile memory. 2. Use the and keys to scroll...
... reading the current FRU entries from nonvolatile memory. The description pane in the lower right displays a description of the columns. 3. Use the File and FRU menu items to view all of events from the server. 54 Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide When you start the FRU ...Manager, it automatically loads the current list of components in a tree format, the inventory of events from non-volatile memory. 2. Use the and keys to scroll...
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When you start System Update, it automatically loads the SDR entries from the Intel support website: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/ssh4/spsh4 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Updating System Firmware and BIOS Using the SSU, you start the ...SDR Manager, it automatically displays the current revision information for the update. 4. You can download the updates from non-volatile memory. ...
When you start System Update, it automatically loads the SDR entries from the Intel support website: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/ssh4/spsh4 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Updating System Firmware and BIOS Using the SSU, you start the ...SDR Manager, it automatically displays the current revision information for the update. 4. You can download the updates from non-volatile memory. ...
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... 2. EMP and LAN passwords are stored in Expert mode.) 2. Click Save To File and specify a filename and location. 56 Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide When you start System Update, it automatically displays the current revision information for the system firmware and BIOS. 4. Download ... To compare the system firmware in Expert mode.) When you can change passwords on a server. From the SSU Main window, choose System Update. (System Update is available only in nonvolatile memory with the selected file. Saving and Restoring the System Configuration Using the SSU, you start...
... 2. EMP and LAN passwords are stored in Expert mode.) 2. Click Save To File and specify a filename and location. 56 Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide When you start System Update, it automatically displays the current revision information for the system firmware and BIOS. 4. Download ... To compare the system firmware in Expert mode.) When you can change passwords on a server. From the SSU Main window, choose System Update. (System Update is available only in nonvolatile memory with the selected file. Saving and Restoring the System Configuration Using the SSU, you start...
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..., the utility displays an error message and exits. The FRU/SDR load utility allows only one for the hardware model • Load the data from memory and displayed. You can use the standard configuration file master.cfg that is supplied with the utility on the System Resource CD and with any...
..., the utility displays an error message and exits. The FRU/SDR load utility allows only one for the hardware model • Load the data from memory and displayed. You can use the standard configuration file master.cfg that is supplied with the utility on the System Resource CD and with any...
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Lift the end of the server. 2. Removing the Access Cover to the System Boards Installing the Access Cover to the system boards: 1. ...includes instructions for the following: • Removing and installing the access cover to the system boards • Removing and installing the memory board • Removing and installing the processor board air baffle • Removing and installing the processor board • Removing and installing...access cover: 1. OM13384 Figure 5. Loosen the two captive screws located at the front of the cover. 68 Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide
Lift the end of the server. 2. Removing the Access Cover to the System Boards Installing the Access Cover to the system boards: 1. ...includes instructions for the following: • Removing and installing the access cover to the system boards • Removing and installing the memory board • Removing and installing the processor board air baffle • Removing and installing the processor board • Removing and installing...access cover: 1. OM13384 Figure 5. Loosen the two captive screws located at the front of the cover. 68 Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide
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Removing the Memory Board Installing and Removing Components 69 OM13385 Figure 6. Lift the memory board out of the memory board and pull straight up until the board disengages from the connector on the processor board (Figure 6). 2. Grasp the bracket on the top edge of the chassis. Removing the Memory Board To remove the memory board: 1.
Removing the Memory Board Installing and Removing Components 69 OM13385 Figure 6. Lift the memory board out of the memory board and pull straight up until the board disengages from the connector on the processor board (Figure 6). 2. Grasp the bracket on the top edge of the chassis. Removing the Memory Board To remove the memory board: 1.
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Installing the Memory Board To install the memory board: 1. OM13386 Figure 7. Holding the bracket on the bracket until the board is fully inserted into the guides at both ends of the memory board, insert the board into the connector. Installing the Memory Board 70 Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide Align the memory board with the connector on the processor board and press down on the top edge of the electronics bay. 2.
Installing the Memory Board To install the memory board: 1. OM13386 Figure 7. Holding the bracket on the bracket until the board is fully inserted into the guides at both ends of the memory board, insert the board into the connector. Installing the Memory Board 70 Intel SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide Align the memory board with the connector on the processor board and press down on the top edge of the electronics bay. 2.