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1 Server Board Features................................................................................... 1
Connector and Component Locations.....................................................................................3
Back Panel Connectors...........................................................................................................4
Hardware Requirements .........................................................................................................5
2 Hardware Installations and Upgrades.......................................................... 7
Before You Begin....................................................................................................................7
Installation Precautions...........................................................................................................7
Tools and Supplies Needed.................................................................................................... 8
Installing and Removing Memory............................................................................................8
Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration......................................................8
Installing DIMMs.............................................................................................................9
Removing DIMMs.........................................................................................................10
Installing or Replacing the Processor....................................................................................11
Installing a Processor................................................................................................... 11
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ........................................................................13
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable..........................................................14
Removing the Processor.............................................................................................. 14
Installing and Removing a PCI Express* x8 Card.................................................................14
Installing a PCI Express* x8 Card ................................................................................14
Removing the PCI Express* x8 Card ...........................................................................15
Replacing the Backup Battery...............................................................................................15
3 Server Utilities .............................................................................................. 21
Using the BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................................................21
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ......................................................................21
Clearing Passwords ..............................................................................................................21
Updating the BIOS ................................................................................................................22
Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility............................................22
4 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 25
Resetting the System............................................................................................................25
Problems following Initial System Installation ....................................................................... 25
First Steps Checklist.....................................................................................................25
Hardware Diagnostic Testing................................................................................................26
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights........................................................26
Confirming Loading of the Operating System ..............................................................27
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ............................................................................27
Power Light Does Not Light..........................................................................................27
No Characters Appear on Screen ................................................................................28
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect...........................................................................28
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly.............................................................29
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light.................................................................29
CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ...............................29
Cannot Connect to a Server.........................................................................................30
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