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Intel
Server Board SE7500CW2
Product Guide
®
A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel
Subassemblies/Products
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Contents
1 Description
Server Board Features......................................................................................................... 7
Back Panel Connectors ............................................................................................... 9
Server Board Connector and Component Locations...................................................10
Processor ...................................................................................................................11
Intel® E7500 Chipset...................................................................................................12
Super I/O ....................................................................................................................13
Memory ......................................................................................................................14
PCI I/O Subsystem .....................................................................................................14
Video Controller..........................................................................................................16
Network Interface Controller (NIC)..............................................................................16
ACPI...........................................................................................................................17
Security ......................................................................................................................18
2 Configuration Software and Utilities
Power-On Self-Test (POST)................................................................................................21
Using BIOS Setup Utility......................................................................................................22
If You Cannot Access Setup .......................................................................................22
Starting Setup.............................................................................................................22
Setup Menus ..............................................................................................................22
Menu Selection Bar ....................................................................................................24
Main Menu..................................................................................................................25
Advanced Menu..........................................................................................................27
Security Menu.............................................................................................................37
Power Menu ...............................................................................................................38
Boot Menu ..................................................................................................................38
System Menu..............................................................................................................40
Exit Menu ...................................................................................................................41
Upgrading the BIOS ............................................................................................................42
Preparing for the Upgrade ..........................................................................................42
Upgrading the BIOS....................................................................................................43
Recovering the BIOS..................................................................................................43
Changing the BIOS Language ....................................................................................44
Hardware Monitoring...........................................................................................................45
3 Server Board Installation
Tools and Supplies Needed.................................................................................................47
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................47
Emissions Disclaimer..................................................................................................47
Safety Cautions ..........................................................................................................47
Safety and Regulatory Compliance .....................................................................................48
Minimum Hardware Requirements ......................................................................................49
Installation Notes.................................................................................................................49
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Installation Procedures........................................................................................................50
Installing the I/O Gasket and Shield............................................................................50
Configuring Chassis Standoffs....................................................................................52
Installing Rubber Bumpers..........................................................................................53
Installing the Server Board..........................................................................................54
Installing Memory........................................................................................................55
Installing the Processor(s) ..........................................................................................56
Installing the Processor Wind Tunnel..........................................................................58
Installing the Optional SCSI Add-in Card ....................................................................60
Making Connections to the Server Board....................................................................61
Cable Routing.............................................................................................................62
Finishing Up................................................................................................................64
4 Upgrading
Tools and Supplies Needed.................................................................................................65
Cautions..............................................................................................................................65
Memory ...............................................................................................................................66
Processors ..........................................................................................................................67
Adding or Replacing a Processor................................................................................68
Installing the Processor Wind Tunnel..........................................................................70
Removing a Processor................................................................................................72
Replacing the Backup Battery .............................................................................................72
5 Solving Problems
Resetting the System ..........................................................................................................75
Initial System Startup...........................................................................................................75
Checklist .....................................................................................................................75
Running New Application Software......................................................................................76
Checklist .....................................................................................................................76
After the System Has Been Running Correctly....................................................................76
Checklist .....................................................................................................................76
More Problem Solving Procedures ......................................................................................77
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing ..............................................................77
Monitoring POST ........................................................................................................77
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights .......................................................78
Confirming Loading of the Operating System..............................................................78
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions...........................................................................78
Power Light Does Not Light ........................................................................................78
No Characters Appear on Screen...............................................................................79
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect..........................................................................79
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly ............................................................80
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ................................................................80
Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light .............................................................81
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ..............................................................81
Cannot Connect to a Server .......................................................................................81
Problems with Network...............................................................................................81
PCI Installation Tips....................................................................................................82
Problems with Application Software.....................................................................................82
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected.....................................................................................82
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6 Getting Help ...................................................................................................................83
7 Technical Reference
Configuration Jumpers ........................................................................................................85
Front Panel Header.............................................................................................................86
8 Regulatory and Integration Information
Product Regulatory Compliance..........................................................................................87
Product Safety Compliance ........................................................................................87
Product EMC Compliance...........................................................................................87
Product Regulatory Compliance Markings..................................................................88
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices.................................................................................88
FCC (USA) .................................................................................................................88
INDUSTRY CANADA (ICES-003)...............................................................................89
Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity).......................................................................89
Taiwan Declaration of Conformity...............................................................................89
Korean RRL Compliance ............................................................................................90
Australia / New Zealand..............................................................................................90
Index.......................................................................................................................................91
Figures
1. Back Panel Connectors ............................................................................................... 9
2. Server Board Connector and Component Locations...................................................10
3. Attaching the Gasket to the I/O Shield........................................................................50
4. Attaching the Label to the I/O Shield...........................................................................51
5. Installing the I/O Shield...............................................................................................51
6. Configuring Chassis Standoffs....................................................................................52
7. Installing Rubber Bumpers..........................................................................................53
8. Placing the Server Board in the Chassis.....................................................................54
9. Attaching the Server Board.........................................................................................54
10. Installing Memory .......................................................................................................55
11. Installing the Retention Brackets.................................................................................56
12. Opening Socket Lever and Attaching Processor.........................................................57
13. Applying Thermal Grease ...........................................................................................57
14. Attaching the Heat Sink ..............................................................................................58
15. Attaching the Wind Tunnel Assembly .........................................................................58
16. Attaching the Heat Sink Fan .......................................................................................59
17. Attaching Intake and Exhaust Assemblies ..................................................................59
18. Making Connections to the Server Board....................................................................61
19. Routing IDE Cables....................................................................................................62
20. Routing the Floppy Drive Cable ..................................................................................63
21. Making Back Panel Connections ................................................................................64
22. Installing DIMMs.........................................................................................................66
23. Installing the Retention Brackets.................................................................................68
24. Opening Socket Lever and Attaching Processor.........................................................69
25. Applying Thermal Grease ...........................................................................................69
26. Attaching the Heat Sink ..............................................................................................70
27. Attaching the Wind Tunnel Assembly .........................................................................70
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28. Attaching the Heat Sink Fan .......................................................................................71
29. Attaching Intake and Exhaust Assemblies ..................................................................71
30. Replacing the Backup Battery.....................................................................................73
31. Configuration Jumper Location...................................................................................85
32. Front Panel Header Connection Location ...................................................................86
Tables
1. Server Board Features ................................................................................................ 7
2. Security Operation Summary......................................................................................18
3. Configuration Utilities..................................................................................................21
4. Keyboard Commands.................................................................................................23
5. On-Screen Options.....................................................................................................24
6. Menu Selection Bar ....................................................................................................24
7. Main Menu..................................................................................................................25
8. Primary/Secondary, Master/Slave Submenu ..............................................................26
9. Advanced Menu..........................................................................................................27
10. I/O Device Configuration Submenu.............................................................................29
11. On Board Device Submenu ........................................................................................31
12. PCI Configuration Submenu .......................................................................................32
13. Option ROM Scan Submenu ......................................................................................33
14. Server Menu Submenu...............................................................................................33
15. Console Redirection Submenu ...................................................................................34
16. Event Logging Submenu ............................................................................................35
17. Hardware Monitor Submenu.......................................................................................36
18. Security Menu.............................................................................................................37
19. Power Menu ...............................................................................................................38
20. Boot Menu..................................................................................................................39
21. System Menu..............................................................................................................40
22. Exit Menu ...................................................................................................................41
23. Monitored Headers and Sensors ................................................................................45
24. Configuration Jumper (J106) ......................................................................................85
25. Front Panel Header Connection Descriptions .............................................................86
26. Product Certification Markings....................................................................................88
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1 Description
Server Board Features
The Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 offers a “flat” design, with the processors and memory
subsystems residing on the board. The server board supports dual-processor operation with
®
Xeon™ processors and the Intel® E7500 chipset. The board contains embedded devices for
Intel
video, network, and IDE and provides basic monitoring hardware and interrupt control for dual
processors and PC/AT
Table 1. Server Board Features
Feature Description
Processor Dual Intel Xeon processors for the Intel socket 604 that use the Flip Chip Pin Grid
Chipset Intel E7500 chipset:
Memory • DDR 200/266 compliant ECC DIMMs providing up to 4 GB of memory
Video • Integrated onboard ATI Rage† XL 64-bit SVGA video controller
PCI bus Five PCI expansion slots for add-in boards:
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Network Integrated on-board Intel® EtherExpress™ PRO100+ 10/100 megabit PCI
†
-compatible operation.
Array (FC-PGA) package
• Supports 400 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB)
• Memory Controller Hub (MCH) (North Bridge)
• I/O Controller Hub 3 (ICH3) (South Bridge)
• P64H2 64-bit I/O hub
• DIMM Sockets: Four 72-bit, 184-pin, gold contact
• Supported DIMM sizes: 128, 256, 512 MB, and 1 GB
• 8 MB SDRAM video memory
• SVGA video port
• One 64-bit, PCI-X 133 MHz expansion slot
• Two 64-bit, PCI-X 100 MHz expansion slots
• Two 32-bit, 33 MHz, PCI expansion slots
Two IDE connectors supporting up to four ATA-100 compatible devices:
• Two ATA 100 connectors controlled by the ICH3
†
• Two ATA 100 connectors controlled by Promise
®
Ethernet controller (Intel
82550PM) with two RJ-45 Ethernet ports
20267 ATA RAID controller
continued
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Table 1. Server Board Features (continued)
Feature Description
†
System I/O
Winbond
provides the following:
• Hardware monitoring
• PS/2
• Advanced parallel port, supporting Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)
• One serial port, 9-pin
• Two 10/100 BASE-TX, RJ-45 Ethernet ports
• Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
Power • SSI-EEB 3.0 compliant
• Power/Sleep Switch with LED Indicator
• Wake on LAN
• Wake on Ring (WOR)
Security • BIOS password
• Keyboard password protection
Form Factor • SSI-EEB 3.0–compliant form factor
W83627HF Super I/O Controller (Low Pin Count [LPC] bus) that
†
-compatible keyboard and mouse ports, 6-pin DIN
level 1.7 and 1.9, Extended Capabilities Port (ECP), compatible 25-pin
†
(WOL)
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Back Panel Connectors
Aux. Pwr
DIMM Memory Connector 2B
DIMM Memory Connector 3B
DIMM Memory Connector 3A
DIMM Memory Connector 2A
Main Power
USB
B
A
C
DEF G
A. USB 1, 2, 3
B. Keyboard/mouse
C. Serial port 1
D. Video
E. Parallel
F. NIC1
G. NIC2
Figure 1. Back Panel Connectors
OM14419
Description 9
Server Board Connector and Component Locations
Y
BB
AA
A
USB
Main Power
Z
X
W
B
Aux. Pwr
DIMM Memory Connector 3B
DIMM Memory Connector 3A
DIMM Memory Connector 2B
DIMM Memory Connector 2A
C
DE
F
G
H
I
J
K
V
L
U
M
N
O
✏
R
T
A. Main power connector
B. Auxiliary signal
C. CPU power
D. CPU fan 1
E. DIMMs
F. Primary processor connector (CPU1)
G. Secondary processor connector (CPU2)
H. CPU fan 2
I. System fan 2 (front chassis fan)
J. System fan 1 (front chassis fan)
K. Front panel
L. Secondary IDE (ATA 100)
M. Primary IDE (ATA 100)
N. Secondary RAID IDE (ATA 100 RAID)
S
Q
O. Primary RAID IDE (ATA 100 RAID)
P. Battery
Q. Floppy drive connector
R. Front panel USB
S. Serial port 2
T. Chassis Intrusion
U. PCI 32/33
V. PCI-X 64/100
W. PCI-X 64/133
X. System fan 4 (rear chassis fan)
Y. System fan 3 (rear chassis fan)
Z. I2C connector
AA. Jumper block
BB. Back panel connectors
P
Figure 2. Server Board Connector and Component Locations
NOTE
DIMMs 1A and 1B are closest to the side of the board and DIMMs 2A and
2B are in the middle of the board.
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Processor
The Server Board SE7500CW2 accommodates two Intel Xeon processors with 512 KB cache. The
SKT604 is a 604-pin zero-insertion force (ZIF) socket. The processor(s) interface with the system
bus at 400 MHz.
For a complete list of supported processors, see:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7500CW2
Dual Processor Operation
The Intel Xeon interface is dual processor (DP) ready. Each processor contains a local
®
Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) section for interrupt handling. When
Intel
two processors are installed, both processors must be of identical revision, core voltage, and
bus/core speeds.
Boxed Processor Fan Heat sink
A processor wind tunnel is supplied with the boxed Intel Xeon processor. After the processor and
heat sink are installed, install and connect the processor wind tunnel. For proper processor cooling,
the fan inlet air temperature should be below 45 °C.
CAUTION
Clearance is required at each end of the fan heat sink to ensure unimpeded
airflow for proper cooling. Restricting the airflow through the processor heat
sink can cause overheating and subsequent failure of the processor.
Description 11
Intel® E7500 Chipset
The Server Board SE7500CW2 includes an Intel E7500 chipset (MCH, ICH3, P64H2) that provides
an integrated I/O bridge and memory controller and a flexible I/O subsystem core (PCI).
MCH
The MCH North Bridge in the E7500 chipset integrates three main functions:
• An integrated high-performance main memory subsystem
• An HI 2.0 bus interface that provides a high-performance data flow path between the host bus
and the I/O subsystem
• A HI 1.5 bus that provides an interface to the ICH3-S (South Bridge)
Other features provided by the MCH include the following:
• Full support of ECC on the memory bus
• Full support of chipkill on the memory interface with x4 DIMMs
• Twelve deep in-order queue
• Full support of registered DDR-200 or DDR-266 ECC DIMMs
• Memory scrubbing
ICH3
The primary role of the ICH3 is to provide the gateway to all PC-compatible I/O devices and
features. The Server Board SE7500CW2 uses the following ICH3 features:
• 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus interface
• LPC bus interface
• IDE interface, with Ultra DMA 100 capability
• USB interface
• PC-compatible timer/counter and DMA controllers
• APIC and 8259 interrupt controller
• Power management
• System real-time clock (RTC)
• General purpose I/O
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Super I/O
The Server Board SE7500CW2 uses the Winbond W83627HF Super I/O Plug and Play Compatible
with ACPI-Compliant Controller/Extender. This device provides the system with the following:
• Two serial ports
• One parallel port
• Floppy disk controller
• PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse controller
• Two ATA 100 IDE channels
• HW monitor controller
The Server Board SE7500CW2 provides the connector interface for the floppy disk drive, dual
serial ports, parallel port, PS/2 mouse, and PS/2 keyboard.
Serial Ports
The Server Board SE7500CW2 provides one DB9 connector on the back panel for serial port 1.
Serial port 1 is compatible with 16550A and 16450 modes. The port can be set to one of four
different COM-x ports, and each can be enabled separately. When enabled, each port can be
programmed to generate edge- or level-sensitive interrupts. When disabled, serial port interrupts
are available to add-in cards. An additional serial header is available on the board for an optional
serial port 2.
Parallel Port
The Server Board SE7500CW2 provides a 25-pin parallel port back panel connector. The Super
I/O provides an IEEE 1284–compliant 25-pin bidirectional parallel port. BIOS programming of the
Super I/O registers enables the parallel port and determines the port address and interrupt. When
disabled, the interrupt is available to add-in cards.
Floppy Port
The floppy disk connector on the server board provides the interface to the floppy disk drive from
the floppy disk controller.
Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
The separate keyboard and mouse connectors, found on the back panel of the server board, are
PS/2-compatible. The keyboard and mouse connectors are interchangeable.
Description 13
Memory
The Server Board SE7500CW2 contains four 184-pin DIMM sockets and provides up to 4 GB of
memory. Memory is partitioned as two banks of DDR DIMMs, each of which provides 144 bits of
two-way interleaved memory.
The Server Board SE7500CW2 supports up to four ECC DDR DIMMs that are compliant with the
JEDEC DDR 200/266 specification. A wide range of DIMM sizes are supported, including the
following:
• 128 MB
• 256 MB
• 512 MB
• 1 GB
The minimum supported memory configuration is 256 MB, using two 128 MB DIMMs. The
maximum configurable memory size is 4 GB using four 1 GB DIMMs.
NOTE
✏
The Server Board SE7500CW2 has been designed to support up to 8 GB of
memory using 2 GB DIMMs. To date, Intel has not been able to complete
validation testing of 2 GB DIMMs and these parts are not supported. Check
the following Web site for updates on supported memory:
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7500CW2/
tested_memory.htm
DIMMs must be installed in pairs and must be populated starting with DIMM 1A and 1B (see
Figure 22 on page 66 for the locations of the DIMM connectors). Although the Server Board
SE7500CW2 architecture allows the user to mix various sizes of DIMMs between banks, DIMMs
must be identical within the banks.
PCI I/O Subsystem
The Server Board SE7500CW2 provides three PCI bus segments in the form of one
PCI-X 133 MHz, two PCI-X 100 MHz, and two 32-bit /33 MHz slots over the three bus segments.
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64-bit / 133 MHz PCI-X Capable Subsystem
The 64-bit/133 MHz PCI segment includes one 3.3 V keyed PCI expansion slot that can support
PCI-X add-in cards up to 133 MHz and are backward compatible to 64 bit/66 MHz, 64 bit/33 MHz,
and 32 bit/33 MHz PCI cards.
64-bit/133 MHz PCI features include:
• Bus speed up to 133 MHz
• 3.3 V signaling environment
• Burst transfers up to a peak of 1000 megabytes per second (MB/s)
• 8-, 16-, 32-, 64-, or 100-bit data transfers
• Plug and Play ready
• Parity enabled
NOTE
✏
The speed of the bus will run at the speed of the adapter installed.
64-bit / 100 MHz PCI-X Capable Subsystem
The 64-bit/100 MHz PCI segment includes two 3.3 V keyed PCI expansion slots that can support
add-in cards up to 100 MHz and are backward compatible to 64-bit/66 MHz, 64 bit/33 MHz, and
32 bit/33 MHz PCI cards.
64-bit/100 MHz PCI features include:
• Bus speed up to 100 MHz
• 3.3 V signaling environment
• Burst transfers up to a peak of 800 Megabytes per second (MB/s)
• 8-, 16-, 32-, or 64-bit data transfers
• Plug and Play ready
• Parity enabled
NOTE
✏
If you install a slower card into one of the PCI 64/100 connectors, the bus
speed for both connectors will be lowered to the speed of the slowest adapter.
Description 15
32-bit/33 MHz PCI Subsystem
The 32-bit/33 MHz PCI segment includes the following embedded devices and connectors:
• Two 5 V keyed PCI expansion slots
• Integrated Intel EtherExpress PRO100+ 10/100 megabit PCI Ethernet controller
• Integrated ATI Rage XL video controller with 8 MB of on-board SDRAM
• Integrated Promise PDC20267 ATA-100 RAID controller
32-bit/33 MHz PCI features include:
• Bus speed up to 33 MHz
• 5 V signaling environment
• Burst transfers up to a peak of 132 MB/s
• 8-, 16-, or 32-bit data transfers
• Plug and Play ready
• Parity enabled
(Intel
82550PM)
Video Controller
The Server Board SE7500CW2 includes an ATI Rage XL video controller, 8 MB video SDRAM,
and support circuitry for an embedded SVGA video subsystem.
The SVGA subsystem supports a variety of modes: up to 1600 x 1200 resolution for CRT displays
and up to 1024 x 768 resolution for TFT displays, and up to 16.7 million colors. The Server Board
SE7500CW2 provides a standard 15-pin VGA connector.
Network Interface Controller (NIC)
The Server Board SE7500CW2 includes two 10Base-T/100Base-TX network controllers based on
the Intel 82550PM Fast Ethernet PCI Bus Controller. As a PCI bus master, the 82550PM controller
can burst data at up to 132 MB/s. Status LEDs are included on the external NIC connector.
You can disable the embedded NIC in BIOS Setup Utility. When disabled it is not visible to the
operating system.
Supported Network Features
The Server Board SE7500CW2 supports the following features of the 82550PM controller:
• Glueless 32-bit PCI Bus Master Interface (Direct Drive of Bus), compatible with PCI Bus
Specification, revision 2.1 / 2.2
• Chained memory structure, with improved dynamic transmit chaining for enhanced
performance
• Programmable transmit threshold for improved bus utilization
• Early receive interrupt for concurrent processing of receive data
• On-chip counters for network management
• Autodetect and autoswitching for 10 or 100 MB/s network speeds
• Support for both 10 MB/s and 100 MB/s networks, full or half duplex-capable, with
back-to-back transmit at 100 MB/s
• Integrated physical interface to TX magnetics
• The magnetics component terminates the 100Base-TX connector interface. A flash device
stores the network ID
• Support for Wake on LAN (WOL)
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ACPI
The Advance Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)–aware operating system can place the
system into a state where the hard drives spin-down, the system fans stop, and all processing is
halted. In this state the power supply is still on and the processors still dissipate some power, so the
power supply fan and processor fans are still running.
NOTE
✏
ACPI requires an operating system that supports this feature.
The Server Board SE7500CW2 supports sleep states S0, S4, and S5. When the server board is
operating in ACPI mode, the operating system retains control of the system and the operating
system policy determines the entry methods and wake-up sources for each sleep state. Sleep entry
and wake-up event capabilities are provided by the hardware but are enabled by the operating
system. Following is a summary of the supported sleep states:
• S0: Normal running state.
• S4: Hibernate or Save to Disk. The memory and machine state are saved to disk. Pressing the
power button or another wake-up event restores the system state from the disk and resumes
normal operation. This state assumes that no hardware changes were made to the system while
it was off.
• S5: Soft off. Only the RTC section of the chipset is running in this state.
CAUTION
The system is off only when the AC power is disconnected.
AC Link Mode
The AC link mode allows the system to monitor its AC input power so that if AC input power is
lost and then restored, the system returns to one of the following preselected settings:
• Last State (Factory Default Setting)
• Stay Off
The AC link mode settings can be changed by running the BIOS Setup Utility.
Wake on LAN
Wake on LAN allows system power to be activated by way of a network or modem. If the system
power is set to off, it can be turned on remotely by sending a specific packet from the main
computer to the remote system.
Description 17
Security
The Server Board SE7500CW2 BIOS provides the ability to secure itself. Table 2 summarizes the
security options available in the BIOS.
Table 2. Security Operation Summary
Mode
User
Password
on boot
(AT style)
Password Protection
The BIOS uses passwords to prevent unauthorized tampering with the system. Once secure mode
is entered, access to the system is allowed only after the correct password(s) has been entered.
Both user and supervisor passwords are supported by the BIOS. The user password cannot be set
unless a supervisor password has been set.
Entry Method/
Event
Power On/Reset User
Entry
Criteria
password
set and
password on
boot enabled
Behavior
System halts for
User Password
before booting. The
system is not in
secure mode.
Except for the
password, no mouse
or keyboard input is
accepted.
Exit Criteria After Exit
User
password
followed by
[Enter]
Power and Reset
switches are
enabled.
Keyboard and
mouse inputs are
accepted. The
system boots
normally. Boot
sequence is
determined by
setup options.
When set, a password can be cleared by changing it to a null string. Clearing the supervisor
password also clears the user password. Entering the user password permits modification of the
time, date, language, user password, and password on boot setup fields; other setup fields can be
modified only if the supervisor password is entered. The user password also allows the system to
boot, if secure boot is enabled.
If a wrong password is entered three times in a row, the BIOS stops validating passwords and the
BIOS security engine returns a failure for any further password validation attempt. If the user
enters three wrong passwords in a row during the boot sequence (i.e., when entering Setup), the
system is placed into a halt state. This feature makes is difficult to break the password by the “trial
and error” method.
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Using Passwords
If only the supervisor password is set, you:
• Must enter the supervisor password to enter BIOS Setup.
• Must enter the supervisor password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in the
BIOS Setup.
• Must enter the supervisor password to exit secure mode.
If both passwords are set, you:
• May enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup. However, you will not be able to change
many of the options.
• Must enter the supervisor password if you want to enter BIOS Setup and have access to all of
the options.
• May enter either password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in the BIOS Setup.
• May enter either password to exit secure mode.
Password Clear Jumper
If the user or supervisor password(s) is(are) lost or forgotten, moving the password clear jumper
into the “clear” position clears both passwords. The password clear jumper must be restored to its
original position before a new password(s) can be set. The password clear jumper is located on
jumper block J106 pins [3-4] on the Server Board SE7500CW2.
Description 19
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2 Configuration Software and Utilities
This chapter describes the Power-On Self-Test (POST) and server configuration utilities. Table 3
below briefly describes the utilities.
Table 3. Configuration Utilities
Utility Description and brief procedure Page
BIOS Setup If the system does not have a diskette drive or the drive is disabled or
misconfigured, use BIOS Setup to enable it.
Or, you can move the CMOS jumper on the server board from the default
setting (Protect CMOS memory) to the Clear setting; this position will allow
most server configurations to boot. Then use the recovery disk to recover.
BIOS Upgrade
Utility
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
Each time you turn on the system, POST starts running. POST checks the server board, processor,
memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displays
the amount of memory that it is able to access and test. The length of time needed to test memory
depends on the amount of memory installed. POST is stored in flash memory.
1. Turn on your video monitor and server. After a few seconds POST begins to run.
2. After the memory test, these screen prompts and messages appear:
Press <F2> key if you want to run SETUP
Use to upgrade the BIOS. 42
22
3. If you do not press <F2> and do NOT have a device with an operating system loaded, the
above message remains for a few seconds while the boot process continues, and the system
beeps once. Then this message appears:
Operating system not found
4. Press <Esc> during POST to pop up a boot menu when POST finishes. From this menu you
can choose the boot device or enter BIOS Setup.
What appears on the screen after this depends on whether you have an operating system loaded and
if so, which one.
If the system halts before POST completes running, it emits a beep code indicating a fatal system
error that requires immediate attention. If POST can display a message on the video display screen,
it causes the speaker to beep twice as the message appears.
Note the screen display and write down the beep code you hear; this information is useful for your
service representative. For a listing of common beep codes and error messages that POST can
generate, see the “Solving Problems” chapter in this manual.
Using BIOS Setup Utility
This section describes the BIOS Setup Utility options. Use BIOS Setup to change the server
configuration defaults. You can run BIOS Setup with or without an operating system being
present.
If You Cannot Access Setup
If the diskette drive is misconfigured so that you cannot access it to run a utility from a diskette,
you may need to clear CMOS memory. You will need to open the server, change a jumper setting,
use BIOS Setup Utility to check and set diskette drive options, and change the jumper back.
Starting Setup
You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions:
• When you turn on the server, after POST completes the memory test
• When you have moved the CMOS jumper on the server board to the “Clear CMOS” position
(enabled)
In the two conditions listed above, after rebooting, you will see this prompt:
Press <F2> to enter SETUP
In a third condition, when CMOS/NVRAM has been corrupted, you will see other prompts but not
the <F2> prompt:
Warning: CMOS checksum invalid
Warning: CMOS time and date not set
In this condition, the BIOS will load default values for CMOS and attempt to boot.
Setup Menus
Each BIOS Setup menu page contains a number of features. Except those used for information
purposes, each feature is associated with a value field that contains user-selectable parameters.
Parameters may be changed depending upon the security option chosen. If a value is not
changeable due to insufficient security privileges (or other reasons), the feature’s value field
becomes inaccessible.
The bottom portion of the BIOS Setup screen provides a list of commands that are used for
navigating the Setup utility. Table 4 describes the keyboard commands you can use in the BIOS
Setup menus.
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Table 4. Keyboard Commands
Press Description
<F1> Help - Pressing F1 on any menu invokes the general Help window.
← →
↑
↓
F5/- Change Value - The minus key or the F5 function key is used to change the value of the current
F6/+ Change Value - The plus key or the F6 function key is used to change the value of the current
<Enter> Execute Command - The Enter key is used to activate submenus when the selected feature is a
<Esc> Exit - The ESC key provides a mechanism for backing out of any field. This key will undo the
<F9> Setup Defaults - Pressing F9 causes the following to appear:
<F10> Save and Exit - Pressing F10 causes the following message to appear:
The left and right arrow keys are used to move between the major menu pages. The keys have
no affect if a submenu or pick list is displayed.
Select Item up - The up arrow is used to select the previous value in a menu item’s option list, or
a value field pick list. Pressing the Enter key activates the selected item.
Select Item down - The down arrow is used to select the next value in a menu item’s option list,
or a value field pick list. Pressing the Enter key activates the selected item.
item to the previous value. This key scrolls through the values in the associated pick list without
displaying the full list.
menu item to the next value. This key scrolls through the values in the associated pick list
without displaying the full list. On 106-key Japanese keyboards, the plus key has a different
scan code than the plus key on the other keyboard, but it has the same effect.
submenu, or to display a pick list if a selected feature has a value field, or to select a sub-field for
multi-valued features like time and date. If a pick list is displayed, the Enter key will undo the
pick list, and allow another selection in the parent menu.
pressing of the Enter key. When the ESC key is pressed while editing any field or selecting
features of a menu, the parent menu is re-entered. When the ESC key is pressed in any
submenu, the parent menu is re-entered. When the ESC key is pressed in any major menu, the
exit confirmation window is displayed and the user is asked whether changes can be discarded.
Setup Confirmation
Load default configuration now?
[Yes] [No]
If “Yes” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, all Setup fields are set to their default values. If
“No” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, or if the ESC key is pressed, the user is returned
to where they were before F9 was pressed without affecting any existing field values.
Setup Confirmation
Save Configuration changes and exit now?
[Yes] [NO]
If “Yes” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, all changes are saved and Setup is exited. If
“No” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, or the ESC key is pressed, the user is returned to
where they were before F10 was pressed without affecting any existing values.
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Table 5 describes the on-screen options you will see in BIOS Setup and what they mean.
Table 5. On-Screen Options
When you see this: What it means:
On screen, an option is shown but you
cannot select it or move to that field.
On screen, the phrase Press Enter
appears next to the option.
You cannot change or configure the option in that menu screen.
Either the option is auto-configured or auto-detected, or you must
use a different Setup screen.
Press <Enter> to display a submenu that is either a separate full
screen menu or a popup menu with one or more choices.
The following sections describe the menus and options available in BIOS Setup. Default settings
are indicated in bold.
Menu Selection Bar
The Menu Selection Bar is located at the top of the screen and displays the major menu selections
available to the user. The menu bar is shown below.
Main Advanced Security Power Boot System Exit
Table 6 lists the menus available in BIOS Setup.
Table 6. Menu Selection Bar
Main Advanced Security Power Boot System Exit
Allocates
resources for
hardware
components
Configures
advanced
features
available
through the
chipset
Sets and
clears
passwords
and security
features
Allows
system to
disable ACPI
reboot and
disable power
button
Selects boot
options and
power supply
controls
Information
on vendor,
processor,
memory,
peripherals,
and BIOS
Saves or
discards
changes to
Setup
program
options
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Main Menu
To access this menu, select Main on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Main
Primary Master
Primary Slave
Secondary Master
Secondary Slave
Table 7 lists the options available on the Main menu. This menu allocates resources for hardware
components.
Table 7. Main Menu
Feature Choices Description
System Time HH:MM:SS
System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date (month, day, year).
Legacy Diskette A
Primary Master
Primary Slave
Secondary Master
Secondary Slave
Advanced Security Power Boot System Exit
Sets the system time (hour, minutes, and seconds, on
a 24-hour clock).
• Not installed
• 1.44 MB, 3 ½
(default)
• 2.88 MB, 3 ½
Select to display
submenu
Select to display
submenu
Select to display
submenu
Select to display
submenu
Selects the diskette type.
Japanese media format. To support this type of media
format requires a 3.5-inch, 3-mode diskette drive.
Displays IDE device selection.
Displays IDE device selection.
Displays IDE device selection.
Displays IDE device selection.
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Primary/Secondary, Master/Slave Submenus
To access this submenu, select Main on the menu bar at the top of the screen and then the master or
slave to be configured.
Main
Primary Master
Primary Slave
Secondary Master
Secondary Slave
There are four IDE submenus: primary master, primary slave, secondary master, and secondary
slave. Table 8 shows the format of the IDE submenus. For brevity, only one example is shown.
Table 8. Primary/Secondary, Master/Slave Submenu
Feature Choices Description
Type No options Automatically detects the type of IDE device installed.
Multi-Sector Transfers No options Specifies the number of sectors that are transferred per
LBA Mode Control No options Enables Large Block Addressing (LBA) instead of
32 Bit I/O • Disabled (default)
Transfer Mode No options Selects the method of moving data to and from the hard
Ultra DMA Mode • Disabled
Advanced Security Power Boot System Exit
block during multiple sector transfers. This option is
disabled by default.
cylinder, head, sector addressing. This option is
disabled by default.
Enables 32-bit IDE data transfers.
• Enabled
drive. Automatically set to Standard, which selects the
optimum transfer mode.
Enables Ultra DMA mode.
• Enabled (default)
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Advanced Menu
To access this menu, select Advanced on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Main
Advanced
I/O Device Configuration
On Board Device
PCI Configuration
Server Menu
Console Redirection
Event Logging
Hardware Monitor
Table 9 list the selections available on the Advanced menu. This menu configures advanced
features available through the chipset.
Table 9. Advanced Menu
Feature Choices Description
I/O Device Configuration Select to display
On Board Device Select to display
PCI Configuration Select to display
Server Menu Select to display
Console Redirection Select to display
Event Logging Select to display
Hardware Monitor Select to display
Installed O/S • Win2000/.NET
Security Power Boot System Exit
Configures the I/O ports.
submenu
Configures the onboard RAID, network, and USB
submenu
submenu
submenu
submenu
submenu
submenu
(default)
• NT4
• Other
controllers.
Configures PCI or RAID devices.
Sets options for server features.
Provides additional options to configure the console.
Displays the event logs.
Displays voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds for the
system.
Specifies the operating system installed on your system
that you will use most often. An incorrect setting can cause
some operating systems to behave erratically.
Note: If you select NT4, an additional submenu item, NT4
Installation Workaround, will appear. It is disabled by
default. To install Windows NT† 4.0, you need to change
the NT4 Installation Workaround option to Enabled.
Disable it to install pertinent service packs.
continued
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Table 9. Advanced Menu (continued)
Feature Choices Description
Boot-time Diagnostic
Screen
Reset Configuration Data • No (default)
Large Disk Access Mode • Other
PS/2 Mouse • Disabled
Summary Screen • Disabled
Legacy USB Support • Disabled
PXE Support • Disabled
Hyper-Threading • Disabled
• Enabled
• Disabled
• Yes
• DOS (default)
• Enabled
• Auto Detect
• Enabled
• Enabled
• NIC2
• NIC1
• Enabled
(default)
(default)
(default)
(default)
(default)
(default)
Enables or disables the boot-time diagnostic screen.
Disabled will display the splash screen over the diagnostic
screen. This splash screen can be changed to show an
OEM-based logo.
Specifies if the extended server configuration data will be
reset during the next boot.
Yes clears the extended server configuration data during
the next boot. The system automatically resets this field to
No during the next boot.
UNIX†, NetWare†, and other operating systems require this
option be set to Other. If you install an operating system
and the hard drive fails to install, change this setting and try
again. Different operating systems require different
representations of drive geometries.
Configures the PS/2 mouse.
Disabled prevents any installed PS/2 mouse from
functioning but frees up IRQ 12.
Enabled forces the PS/2 mouse port to be enabled even if
a mouse is not present.
Auto Detect will enable the PS/2 mouse only if one is
present.
Enables or disables the boot-time hardware/BIOS summary
screen.
Enables support for legacy USB. It may be necessary to
set this option to Disable to install NetWare 6.0 SP1.
Enables support for onboard PXE.
Allows Intel Xeon processors to run in hyperthreading
mode. Enabling this setting will improve throughput
significantly on certain applications.
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I/O Device Configuration Submenu
To access this submenu, select Advanced on the menu bar at the top of the screen and then I/O
Device Configuration.
Main
Advanced
I/O Device Configuration
On Board Device
PCI Configuration
Server Menu
Console Redirection
Event Logging
Hardware Monitor
Table 10 lists the options available through the I/O Device Configuration submenu. This submenu
configures the I/O ports on the board.
Table 10. I/O Device Configuration Submenu
Feature Choices Description
Serial port A
Base I/O Address
(This feature is present
only when Serial Port A is
set to Enabled)
Interrupt
(This feature is present
only when Serial Port A is
set to Enabled)
Serial port B
Base I/O Address
(This feature is present
only when Serial Port B is
set to Enabled)
Interrupt
(This feature is present
only when Serial Port B is
set to Enabled)
Parallel port
Security Power Boot System Exit
• Disabled
• Enabled
(default)
• 3F8 (default)
• 2F8
• 3E8
• 2E8
• IRQ3
• IRQ4 (default)
• Disabled
• Enabled
(default)
• 3F8
• 2F8 (default)
• 3E8
• 2E8
• IRQ3 (default)
• IRQ4
• Disabled
• Enabled
(default)
Enables or disables serial port A.
Two devices cannot share the same IRQ. Choosing
Disabled makes serial port A unusable.
Sets the base I/O address for serial port A.
Sets the interrupt for serial port A.
Enables or disables onboard serial port B.
Two devices cannot share the same IRQ. Choosing
Disabled makes serial port B unusable.
Sets the base I/O address for serial port B.
Sets the interrupt for serial port B.
Enables or disables the onboard parallel port.
Two devices cannot share the same IRQ. Also, choosing
Disabled makes the parallel port unusable.
continued
Configuration Software and Utilities 29
Table 10. I/O Device Configuration Submenu (continued)
Feature Choices Description
Mode
(This feature is present
only when Parallel Port is
set to Enabled)
Base I/O Address
(This feature is present
only when Parallel Port is
set to Enabled)
Interrupt
(This feature is present
only when Parallel Port is
set to Enabled)
DMA channel
(This feature is present
only when Parallel Port is
set to Enabled)
Floppy disk controller
• Output only
• Bi-directional
• EPP
• ECP (default)
• 378 (default)
• 278
• 3BC
• IRQ5
• IRQ7 (default)
• DMA 1
• DMA 3
(default)
• Disabled
• Enabled
(default)
Sets the mode for the parallel port.
Output only is the standard printer connection mode.
Bi-directional is the standard bidirectional mode.
EPP is Enhanced Parallel Port mode, a high-speed
bidirectional mode. Selection based on what EPP version
the printer supports. Only choose a mode that the parallel
port device (such as a printer) supports. Check the
parallel port device documentation for this information. If
this information cannot be located, use the default setting.
ECP is Extended Capabilities Port mode, a high-speed
bidirectional mode.
Sets the base I/O address for the parallel port.
Sets the interrupt for the parallel port.
Sets the DMA channel for the parallel port.
Enables or disables the onboard diskette controller.
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On Board Device Submenu
To access this submenu, select Advanced on the menu bar at the top of the screen and then On
Board Device.
Main
Advanced
I/O Device Configuration
On Board Device
PCI Configuration
Server Menu
Console Redirection
Event Logging
Hardware Monitor
Table 11 lists the options available through the On Board Device submenu. This submenu
configures the RAID, network, and USB controllers on the board.
Table 11. On Board Device Submenu
Feature Choices Description
Onboard RAID
Onboard NIC 1
Onboard NIC 2
Onboard USB
Security Power Boot System Exit
• Disabled
• Enabled
(default)
• Disabled
• Enabled
(default)
• Disabled
• Enabled
(default)
• Disabled
• Enabled
(default)
Enables the onboard PCI Promise PDC20267 controller.
Enables the onboard PCI Intel 82550PM Controller (Device 5).
Enables the onboard PCI Intel 82550PM Controller (Device 4).
Enables the ICH3 USB controllers.
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PCI Configuration Submenu
To access this submenu, select Advanced on the menu bar at the top of the screen and then PCI
Configuration.
Main
Advanced
I/O Device Configuration
On Board Device
PCI Configuration
Onboard RAID
PCI Device, Slot #1
PCI Device, Slot #2
PCI Device, Slot #3
PCI Device, Slot #4
PCI Device, Slot #5
Server Menu
Console Redirection
Event Logging
Hardware Monitor
Table 12 lists the options available through the PCI Configuration submenu. This submenu
configures the option ROM area for onboard RAID and PCI devices.
Security Power Boot System Exit
Table 12. PCI Configuration Submenu
Feature Choices Description
Onboard RAID
PCI Device, Slot #1
PCI Device, Slot #2
PCI Device, Slot #3
PCI Device, Slot #4
PCI Device, Slot #5
Select to
display
submenu
Select to
display
submenu
Select to
display
submenu
Select to
display
submenu
Select to
display
submenu
Select to
display
submenu
Configures the onboard RAID option ROM area.
Configures the specific PCI device expansion ROM.
Configures the specific PCI device expansion ROM.
Configures the specific PCI device expansion ROM.
Configures the specific PCI device expansion ROM.
Configures the specific PCI device expansion ROM.
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Table 13 lists the options available on the Option ROM Scan submenu. This submenu appears for
each of the options available on the Advanced PCI Configuration submenu above (see Table 12).
For brevity, only one example is shown.
Table 13. Option ROM Scan Submenu
Feature Choices Description
Option ROM Scan
• Enabled
(default)
• Disabled
Initializes the device expansion ROM.
Server Menu Submenu
To access this submenu, select Advanced on the menu bar at the top of the screen and then
Server Menu.
Main
Advanced
I/O Device Configuration
On Board Device
PCI Configuration
Server Menu
Console Redirection
Event Logging
Hardware Monitor
Table 14 lists the options available through the Server Menu submenu. This submenu allows you
to set options for server features.
Security Power Boot System Exit
Table 14. Server Menu Submenu
Feature Choices Description
NMI on PERR
NMI on SERR • Disabled
• Disabled
(default)
• Enabled
• Enabled
(default)
Enables or disables nonmaskable interrupts (NMI) on parity
errors on the PCI bus (PERRs).
Enables or disables NMI on system errors on the PCI bus
(SERRs).
Configuration Software and Utilities 33
Console Redirection Submenu
To access this submenu, select Advanced on the menu bar at the top of the screen and then Console
Redirection.
Main
Advanced
I/O Device Configuration
On Board Device
PCI Configuration
Server Menu
Console Redirection
Event Logging
Hardware Monitor
Table 15 lists the options available through the Console Redirection submenu. This submenu
provides additional options to configure the console.
Table 15. Console Redirection Submenu
Feature Choices Description
COM Port Address
Baud Rate
Console Type
Flow Control
Console Connection
Continue C.R. after
POST
Security Power Boot System Exit
• Disabled
(default)
• On-board
COM A
• On-board
COM B
• 300
• 1200
• 2400
• 9600
• 19.2k
(default)
• 38.4k
• 57.6K
• 115.2k
• PC ANSI
(default)
• VT100
• None
• XON/XOFF
• CTS/RTS
(default)
• Direct
(default)
• Via modem
• Off
(default)
• On
When enabled, console redirection uses the I/O port specified.
All keyboard/mouse and video will be directed to this port. This
setting is designed to be used only under DOS in text mode.
When console redirection is enabled, specifies the baud rate to
be used.
Enables the specified console type.
None disallows flow control.
XON/XOFF is software-based asynchronous flow control.
CTS/RTS is hardware-based flow control.
When EMP is sharing the COM port as console redirection, the
flow control must be set to CTS/RTS.
Indicates whether the console is connected directly to the
system or whether a modem is used.
Enables console redirection (C.R.) after the operating system
has been loaded.
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Event Logging Submenu
To access this submenu, select Advanced on the menu bar at the top of the screen and then Event
Logging.
Main
Advanced
I/O Device Configuration
On Board Device
PCI Configuration
Server Menu
Console Redirection
Event Logging
Hardware Monitor
Table 16 lists the options available through the Event Logging submenu. This submenu allows you
to view the event logs.
Table 16. Event Logging Submenu
Feature Choices Description
Event log validity No options Indicates if the contents of the event log are valid.
Event log capacity No options Indicates if there is space available in the event log.
View event log
Event Logging
ECC Event Logging
Clear all event logs
Security Power Boot System Exit
<Enter>
• Disabled
• Enabled
(default)
• Disabled
• Enabled
(default)
• No
(default)
• Yes
Select <Enter> to display the current event log. Only Single Bit
Error (SBE) and Multi Bit Error (MBE) events on the memory
bus are supported. No Winbond 83627HF Super I/0
information is available.
Enables logging of events.
Enables logging of ECC events.
Clears the event log after booting.
Must be set to Yes if the Event Log Validity option is invalid.
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Hardware Monitor Submenu
To access this submenu, select Advanced on the menu bar at the top of the screen and then
Hardware Monitor.
Main
Advanced
I/O Device Configuration
On Board Device
PCI Configuration
Server Menu
Console Redirection
Event Logging
Hardware Monitor
Table 17 lists the settings displayed in the Hardware Monitor submenu. This submenu displays
temperature, voltages, and fan speeds for the onboard Super I/O Winbond ASIC (the values listed
below are for reference only). Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the readings.
Table 17. Hardware Monitor Submenu
Feature Choices Description
Hardware Monitor IO
Base
VCC_CPU_A No options 1.45 V
+1_8V_A No options 1.79 V
+C_CV_A No options 3.24 V
AVCC No options 5.02 V
+12V_A No options 11.59 V
+12ENG_1 No options 12.01 V
+2_5V_A No options 2.49 V
AUX5V No options 4.94 V
Vbat No options 2.92 V
Ambiance No options 35 °C /95 °F
CPU1 No options 51 °C/123 °F
CPU2 No options 34 °C/93 °F
System FAN 1 speed No options 5260 RPM
System FAN 2 speed No options 4560 RPM
System FAN 3 speed No options 4560 RPM
System FAN 4 speed No options 4560 RPM
CPU FAN 1 speed No options 4560 RPM
CPU FAN 2 speed No options 4560 RPM
Security Power Boot System Exit
No options 0295h
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Security Menu
To access this menu, select Security on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Main Advanced
Security
Table 18 lists the options available on the Security menu. Enabling the Supervisor Password field
requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case-sensitive.
Table 18. Security Menu
If no password entered previously:
Feature Choices Description
Set User
Password
Set Supervisor
Password
Password on boot • Disabled
Diskette access
<Enter> The user password controls access to the system at boot. When
<Enter> The supervisor password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility.
• Enabled
(default)
• User (default)
• Supervisor
Power Boot System Exit
the <Enter> key is pressed, you are prompted for a password;
press the ESC key to abort.
The supervisor password must be set if a user password is to
be used.
NOTE: Entering Setup with a supervisor password provides full
access to all BIOS Setup utility menus.
When the <Enter> key is pressed, you are prompted for a
password; press the ESC key to abort.
This password can be set only if a supervisor password is entered.
When the user has entered his or her name but the supervisor is
not logged in, only the following information is accessible:
• Supervisor password is set to Enabled.
• User password is set to Enabled.
• Set user password [press enter] to enter a user password.
• Password on boot is set to Enabled/Disabled (whichever is in
effect). This option is not allowed to change.
Requires password entry before boot. System will remain in
secure mode until password is entered. If a user or supervisor
password is not entered, the operating system cannot be
accessed.
Controls who can access diskette drives.
Supervisor limits access to the diskette drive to the supervisor,
who must enter a password.
User allows access to the diskette drive by entering either the
supervisor or the user password.
Whatever setting is chosen, it becomes functional only if both a
supervisor password and a user password have been set (if the
User setting is chosen).
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Power Menu
To access this menu, select Power on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Main Advanced Security
Power
Boot System Exit
Table 19 lists the options available on the Power menu. This menu is designed to disable ACPI
automatic reboot in the S0 or S4 states. If these submenus are enabled and AC power is lost, the
server power and its operating system will remain off.
Table 19. Power Menu
Feature Choices Description
Power Loss Control
Power Button
• Stay Off
• Last State
(default)
• Disable
• Enable
(default)
Specifies the power level the system returns to after AC power
is lost.
Stay Off leaves the server power disabled and ACPI does not
function to reboot the server in the event of a power failure.
Last State reboots the system according to ACPI standards.
Enables or disables the power button functionality.
Boot Menu
To access this menu, select Boot on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Main Advanced Security Power
Boot
System Exit
Table 20 lists the options available on the Boot menu. This menu allows you to set the boot priority
of devices installed in the system. Use the following key combinations to navigate between or view
the devices and change the boot priority:
• <Enter> expands or collapses devices with a “+” or “-.”
• <Ctrl+Enter> expands all devices.
• <Shift+1> enables or disables devices.
• <+> and <-> moves the device up or down.
• <n> may move the removable device between the hard drive or removable disk.
• <d> removes a device that is not installed.
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Table 20. Boot Menu
Boot Priority Device Description
1st Boot Device
nd
Boot Device
2
rd
3
Boot Device
th
Boot Device
4
• Removable
Devices
• Hard Drive
• CD-ROM
Drive
• Network
Boot
Specifies the boot sequence according to the device type. The
computer will attempt to boot from up to four devices as
specified here. Only one of the devices can be an IDE hard
disk drive.
The default settings for the first through fourth boot devices are,
respectively:
• Removable Devices: Attempts to boot from the diskette
drive or a removable device, such as the floppy.
• Hard Drive: Attempts to boot from a hard drive device.
• CD-ROM Drive: Attempts to boot from a CD-ROM drive
containing bootable media. This entry appears if there is a
bootable CD-ROM that is in a BIOS Boot Specification
(BBS)–compliant SCSI CD-ROM.
• Network Boot: This device is the old network boot ROM
using hook Interrupt 19h or Interrupt 18h. If the network card
ROM contains the string $PnP, it uses the correct BBS and
the device will appear the Boot menu as an independent
device. Otherwise, it will appear under the Boot/Network
Boot submenu.
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System Menu
To access this menu, select System on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Main Advanced Security Power Boot
Table 21 lists the options available on the System menu. This menu displays information on
vendor, processor, memory, peripherals, and BIOS.
Table 21. System Menu
Feature Choices Description
Machine Vendor
CPU
Memory
<Enter>
<Enter>
<Enter>
Provides basic information on the machine vendor:
• Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
• Product: SE7500CW2
• Version: 1.00
• Serial Number: 12345678
Provides basic information on the processor
Boot Strap Processor:
• Installed Speed: 1.8 GHz (for example)
• Socket Name: BSP
• Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
• Version: Intel(R) XEON(TM)
• CPUID: 3FEBFBFF00000F24
• L2 Cache: 512 KB
Application Processor:
• Installed Speed: 1.8 GHZ (for example)
• Socket Name: AP
• Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
• Version: Intel(R) XEON(TM)
• CPUID: 3FEBFBFF00000F24
• L2 Cache: 512 KB
Provides basic information on the memory:
• System Memory: 640 KB
• Extended Memory: 1023 MB (BIOS based memory)
• Shadow RAM: 384 KB
• Cache RAM: 512 KB
• Installed Size—DIMM 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B: DIMM size in MB
System
Exit
continued
40 Intel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide
Table 21. System Menu (continued)
Feature Choices Description
Peripherals
BIOS
<Enter>
<Enter>
Provides the port connectors for onboard designators. None of
these can be modified in user mode
Port
Connector
J44 COM 1
J28 COM 2
J101 LPT 1 J10 Floppy
J46 PS/2 Keyboard J42 VGA Conn
J46 PS/2 Mouse J107 LAN 1
J4 Primary IDE J108 LAN 2
J5 Secondary IDE J43 USB1 & USB2
J6 ATA100
ROM SIZE: 1024 KB
Vendor: Phoenix Technologies LTD
Version: 1.14
Release Date: 2/22/2002 – creation date
On Board
Designator
Primary IDE
Port
Connector
J7 ATA100
J11 USB 4
On Board
Designator
Secondary IDE
& USB3
Exit Menu
To access this menu, select Exit on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Main Advanced Security Power Boot System
Table 22 lists the options available in the Exit menu. Select an option using the up or down arrow
keys; then press <Enter> to execute the option. Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must
select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit.
Table 22. Exit Menu
Choices Description
Exit Saving Changes Exits after writing all modified Setup item values to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exits leaving CMOS unmodified. User is prompted if any of the setup
fields were modified.
Load Setup Defaults Loads default values for all Setup items.
Discard Changes Reads previous values of all Setup items from CMOS.
Save Changes Writes all Setup item values to CMOS.
Load Custom Default Loads custom default values for all setup items.
Save Custom Default Saves all Setup item values to NVRAM as a custom default.
Exit
Configuration Software and Utilities 41
Upgrading the BIOS
Preparing for the Upgrade
Before you upgrade the BIOS, prepare for the upgrade by recording the current BIOS settings,
obtaining the upgrade utility, and making a copy of the current BIOS.
Recording the Current BIOS Settings
1. Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the message:
Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP
2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.
NOTE
✏
Do not skip step 2. You will need these settings to configure your computer
at the end of the procedure.
Obtaining the Upgrade Utility
You can upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files and the BIOS upgrade
utility, PHLASH.EXE. You can obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the PHLASH.EXE utility
through your computer supplier or from the Intel Customer Support Web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7500CW2
NOTE
✏
Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before
attempting a BIOS upgrade.
This upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory. The following steps explain
how to upgrade the BIOS.
Creating a Bootable Diskette
1. Use a DOS system to create the diskette.
2. Insert a diskette in diskette drive A.
3. At the C:\ prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type:
format a:/s
or, for a formatted diskette, type:
sys a:
4. Press <Enter>.
42 Intel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide
Creating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette
The BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains the files you need to
upgrade the BIOS.
1. Insert the bootable diskette into the diskette drive.
2. Extract the contents of the BIOS.EXE file onto the bootable diskette. To do so, simply type the
file name (with or without the extension) at the a:\ prompt, for example “BIOS.EXE.”
3. You will be prompted to confirm a folder in which to store the extracted files. The BIOS
upgrade image is extracted in the specified folder.
Upgrading the BIOS
1. Place the bootable diskette containing the BIOS update files into the diskette drive of your
system. Boot the system with the diskette in the drive.
2. At this point you have a choice of two options. Press 1 and <Enter> to automatically update
the system BIOS. This will update the system BIOS and reset the system. Press 2 and <Enter>
to update the User Binary and reset the system.
3. Wait while the BIOS files are updated. Do not power down the system during the BIOS update
process! The system will reset automatically when the BIOS update process is completed.
Remove the diskette from the diskette drive.
4. Check to make sure the BIOS version displayed during POST is the new version as the system
reboots.
5. Enter Setup by pressing the F2 key during boot. Once in Setup, press the F9 and <Enter> to set
the parameters back to default values.
6. Re-enter the values you wrote down at the beginning of this process. Press F10 and <Enter> to
exit BIOS Setup and Save Changes.
7. If you do not set the CMOS values back to defaults using the F9 key, the system may function
erratically.
NOTE
✏
You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error or other problem after reboot.
Try shutting down the system and booting up again. CMOS checksum errors
require that you enter Setup, check your settings, save your settings, and exit
Setup.
Recovering the BIOS
It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS upgrade; however, if an interruption occurs, the
BIOS could be damaged. The following steps explain how to recover the BIOS if an upgrade fails.
NOTE
✏
Because of the small amount of code available in the non-erasable boot block
area, there is no video support. You will not see anything on the screen
during the procedure. Monitor the procedure by listening to the speaker.
You must boot to DOS. The BIOS recovery diskette will not be created
correctly under the DOS window of a Windows operating system.
Configuration Software and Utilities 43
1. Obtain the BIOS update file package from http://support.intel.com.
2. A file called “crisis.zip” is one of the files included with each Server Board SE7500CW2 BIOS
release file package. Unzip the “crisis.zip” file to a directory on your hard drive.
3. Format a blank diskette (the diskette should not be a bootable DOS diskette). Insert the diskette
into the diskette drive.
4. From the MS-DOS
directory you created on your hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to create the
BIOS recovery diskette.
NOTE
✏
The BIOS recovery diskette will not be created correctly under the MS-DOS
window of a Windows operating system. It is necessary to use an MS-DOS
system to create the BIOS recovery floppy diskette.
5. Power off the system, unplug the power cord, and remove the chassis panel.
6. Remove the spare jumper from pins 9-10 on jumper block J106 and install it on pins 1-2 (BIOS
Recovery) of jumper block J106.
7. Insert the BIOS recovery diskette into the diskette drive.
8. Reinstall the chassis panel, plug in the power cord(s), and power on the system.
9. The screen will remain blank while the BIOS Recovery is performed. A number of beeps will
occur during the BIOS update. The diskette drive access light will not turn off when the BIOS
recovery is completed. Allow four minutes for the BIOS recovery to complete. If a POST card
is installed in a PCI slot during the BIOS recovery, you can tell that the BIOS recovery is
complete when code “EC” is displayed. When the BIOS Recovery is complete, it is safe to
power off the system.
10. Power off the system, unplug the power cord(s), and remove the chassis panel.
11. Remove the BIOS Recovery jumper from pins 1-2 and store the jumper on pins 9-10.
12. Replace the chassis panel, plug in the power cord(s), and power on the system.
13. Perform a CMOS clear following the BIOS recovery.
†
prompt on an MS-DOS system, run the “crisdisk.bat” file from the
Changing the BIOS Language
You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language the BIOS uses for messages and the
Setup program. Use a bootable diskette containing the Intel flash utility and language files.
1. Boot the computer with the bootable diskette in drive A. The BIOS upgrade utility screen
appears.
2. Select Update Flash Memory From a File.
3. Select Update
4. Select drive A and use the arrow keys to select the correct
5. When the utility asks for confirmation that you want to flash the new language into memory,
select Continue with Programming. Press <Enter>.
6. When the utility displays the message upgrade is complete, remove the diskette. Press
<Enter>.
7. The computer will reboot and the changes will take effect.
44 Intel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide
Language Set. Press <Enter>.
.lng file. Press <Enter>.
Hardware Monitoring
The Server Board SE7500CW2 has an integrated Winbond Heceta† 836327HF chip that is
®
responsible for hardware monitoring. Together, the Winbond Heceta chip and Intel
Client Manager (LDCM) 6.3 software provide basic server hardware monitoring that alerts a
system administrator if a hardware problem occurs on an Intel Server Board SE7500CW2–based
system. The Intel LDCM software is for use with Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000
Advanced Server operating systems. Other operating systems supported by the Server Board
SE7500CW2 such as NetWare 6.0 or Red Hat
†
Linux† will not be monitored with LDCM.
Table 23 lists the monitored headers and sensors on the Server Board SE7500CW2.
Table 23. Monitored Headers and Sensors
Sensor Type
Voltage
VCC3 Monitors VCC3
VCC Monitors VCC
+12 V Monitors +12 V
2.5 V Monitors 2.5 V (for DIMM)
Vbat Battery pin voltage
5 VSB Monitors 5 VSB (5 V stand-by)
Fan Speed
CPU2_FAN Monitors secondary processor fan speed
CHASSIS_FAN Monitors chassis fan speed through chassis fan header
Temperature
CPU1 Monitors secondary processor temperature
CHASSIS Monitors chassis ambient temperature
Item Description
CPU1/2 Monitors processor voltage (one CPU power plane)
1.8 V Chipset
CPU1_FAN Monitors primary processor fan speed
3 only. (Total 4 chassis fans available)
CPU2 Monitors primary processor temperature
Intel LDCM software and a white paper that provides more information on using Intel LDCM
software are available on the Intel
Server Board SE7500CW2 Resource CD and are also available
for download at the following Web site:
LANDesk®
http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7500CW2
✏ NOTE
If any system sensors such as CPU1_FAN are not being monitored, please refer to the following
Web site for updates:
http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7500CW2
Configuration Software and Utilities 45
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3 Server Board Installation
Tools and Supplies Needed
• Phillips† (cross head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)
• Needle nosed pliers
• A ruler
• Pen or pencil
• Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended)
Before You Begin
Emissions Disclaimer
To ensure EMC compliance with your local regional rules and regulations, the final configuration
of your end system product may require additional EMC compliance testing. For more information
please contact your local Intel Representative.
See “Regulatory and Integration Information” on page 87 for product Safety and EMC regulatory
compliance information. This is an FCC Class A device. Integration of it into a Class B chassis
does not result in a Class B device.
Safety Cautions
CAUTIONS
System power on/off: The power button DOES NOT turn off the system
AC power. To remove power from system, you must unplug the AC power
cord from the wall outlet. Make sure the AC power cord is unplugged before
you open the chassis, add, or remove any components.
Hazardous conditions, devices & cables: Hazardous electrical
conditions may be present on power, telephone, and communication cables.
Turn off the server and disconnect the power cord, telecommunications
systems, networks, and modems attached to the server before opening it.
Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage can result.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) & ESD protection: ESD can damage
disk drives, boards, and other parts. We recommend that you perform all
procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation. If one is not
available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap
attached to chassis groundany unpainted metal surfaceon your server
when handling parts.
ESD and handling boards: Always handle boards carefully. They can
be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold boards only by their edges. After
removing a board from its protective wrapper or from the server, place the
board component side up on a grounded, static free surface. Use a
conductive foam pad if available but not the board wrapper. Do not slide
board over any surface.
Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a small plastic encased
conductor that slips over two jumper pins. Some jumpers have a small tab on
top that you can grip with your fingertips or with a pair of fine needle nosed
pliers. If your jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when using needle
nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper; grip the narrow sides of the
jumper with the pliers, never the wide sides. Gripping the wide sides can
damage the contacts inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with
the function controlled by that jumper. Take care to grip with, but not
squeeze, the pliers or other tool you use to remove a jumper, or you may
bend or break the stake pins on the board.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
See “Regulatory and Integration Information” on page 87 for product Safety and EMC regulatory
compliance information.
Intended uses: This product was evaluated for use in servers that will be installed in offices,
computer rooms, and similar locations. Other uses require further evaluation.
EMC testing: Before computer integration, make sure that the chassis, power supply, and other
modules have passed EMC testing using a server board with a microprocessor from the same
family (or higher) and operating at the same (or higher) speed as the microprocessor used on this
server board.
Server board diagram label provided: Place the label inside the chassis in an easy-to-see location,
preferably oriented similarly to the server board.
48 Intel Server Board SE7500CW2 Product Guide
Minimum Hardware Requirements
To avoid integration difficulties and possible board damage, your system must meet the following
minimum requirements. For a list of qualified memory and chassis components see:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7500CW2
Processor
Minimum of one 1.8 GHz Intel Xeon processor with 512K cache support. For a complete list of
supported processors, see:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7500CW2
Memory
Minimum of two 128 MB Registered, ECC, DDR 200/266 compliant, 184-pin DIMMs.
Power Supply
Minimum of 450W. Your supply must provide a minimum of 1.2 A of 5 V standby current or the
board will not boot.
Installation Notes
Installation Process Quick Reference
Step Where the information is located
Remove the access cover Your chassis manual
Install the I/O shield This guide
Install memory This guide
Install the standoffs This guide
Install the rubber bumpers This guide
Install the server board This guide
Install the primary processor This guide
Install the secondary processor
(optional)
Connect cables to the server
board
This guide
This guide and your chassis manual
Server Board Installation 49
Installation Procedures
Installing the I/O Gasket and Shield
✏ NOTE
An ATX 2.03-compliant I/O shield is provided with the server board. The
shield is required by Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) regulations to
minimize EMI. If the shield does not fit the chassis, obtain a properly sized
shield from the chassis supplier.
The shield fits the rectangular opening in the back of a chassis. The shield has cutouts that match
the I/O ports. Install the shield from inside the chassis.
Attaching the Gasket to the I/O Shield
1. Remove the two backing strips from the gasket.
2. Press the gasket onto the inside face of the I/O shield as shown.
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Figure 3. Attaching the Gasket to the I/O Shield
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Attaching the Label to the I/O Shield
1. Remove the backing from the label included with your server board.
2. Press the label onto the outside face of the I/O shield. See Figure 4, A.
US
B
1
2
3
MO
U
SE
KYB
D
PA
RA
LLEL
NET
10
/1
00
M
A
B
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Figure 4. Attaching the Label to the I/O Shield
Installing the I/O Shield
1. Position one edge so that the dotted groove is outside the chassis wall, and the lip of the shield
rests on the inner chassis wall.
2. Hold the shield in place, and push it into the opening until it is seated. Make sure the I/O shield
snaps into place all the way around.
1
2
Figure 5. Installing the I/O Shield
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Configuring Chassis Standoffs
If your chassis does not have standoffs placed as shown below, you must rearrange them so they
match the holes in the server board. Failure to properly rearrange the metal standoffs may cause the
server board to malfunction and may permanently damage it. Your chassis may be different from
the illustration.
For the Intel
1. Chassis comes with positions 1, 4, 6, 20, 23, and 26 preinstalled.
2. Install standoffs in the remaining positions (7, 18, 19, P, and S). Standoffs are included with
your chassis.
®
Server Chassis SC5200:
1
4
6
7
P
P
P
P
18
S
19
20
P
P
P
P
23
26
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Figure 6. Configuring Chassis Standoffs
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Installing Rubber Bumpers
For the Server Chassis SC5200:
1. Measure and mark the bumper placement locations in your chassis by placing your ruler against
the standoffs as shown below.
2. Remove the backing from the bumpers and press firmly into position. Rubber bumpers are
included with your chassis.
1
(20.3 cm)
4
30
6
3"
(7.6 cm)
8"
7
P
P
P
P
18
S
19
20
P
P
P
P
7
08
23
26
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Figure 7. Installing Rubber Bumpers
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Installing the Server Board
Placing the Server Board into the Chassis
When placing the board into the chassis, carefully position the board’s I/O connectors into the
openings in the I/O shield on the back of the chassis.
1
Figure 8. Placing the Server Board in the Chassis
Attaching the Server Board
Using the screws that came with your chassis, mount the board to the chassis.
USB
Main Power
Aux. Pwr
DIMM Memory Connector 3B
DIMM Memory Connector 3A
DIMM Memory Connector 2B
DIMM Memory Connector 2A
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Figure 9. Attaching the Server Board
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Installing Memory
The server board supports only DDR 200/266 compliant DIMMs. Install from 256 MB to 4 GB of
memory, using up to four DIMMs.
DIMMs must be installed in pairs. The furthest DIMM pair from the MCH must be populated first.
No DIMM mixing is allowed within a bank. Between banks only the DIMM size may be different.
All DIMMs must be the same speed and architecture. For a list of supported memory, visit the Intel
Support Web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7500CW2
USB
Main Power
DIMM Memory Connector 2B
DIMM Memory Connector 3B
DIMM Memory Connector 3A
DIMM Memory Connector 2A
Aux. Pwr
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
Figure 10. Installing Memory
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Installing the Processor(s)
CAUTION
If you are installing only one processor, it must be installed in the Primary
Processor Socket, which is the closest to the corner of the server board.
If you are installing a second processor to your system, you must verify that
the second processor is identical to the first processor, same voltage and
speed. Using unidentical processors could cause system failure.
Installing the Retention Brackets
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional
precautions given here.
2. Remove power from your system by unplugging the AC power cord.
3. Remove the chassis cover (see your system or chassis documentation for instructions).
4. When installing a processor, insert the retention brackets and tighten the four retention screws.
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Figure 11. Installing the Retention Brackets
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Attaching the Processor
✏ NOTE
This server board has “zero-insertion-force” sockets. If the processor does not drop easily into the
socket holes, make sure the lever is in the full upright position and the processor is oriented
properly.
1. Lift the socket lever on the processor.
A
B
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Figure 12. Opening Socket Lever and Attaching Processor
2. Align the Alignment Triangle Mark (Figure 12, A) on the processor with the Alignment
Triangle Cutout on the socket (Figure 12, B).
3. Insert the processor in the socket and close the socket lever.
Applying Thermal Grease
Apply thermal grease to the processor as shown in Figure 13.
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Figure 13. Applying Thermal Grease
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Attaching the Heat Sink
1. Align the heat sink with the retention brackets and place the heat sink on the processor.
1
1
3
3
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Figure 14. Attaching the Heat Sink
2. Position the retention clip over the plastic tab and engage the clip end-slot over the plastic tab.
3. Press downward on the retention clip ends until they engage the plastic tabs.
Installing the Processor Wind Tunnel
Attaching the Processor Wind Tunnel Assembly
Install the processor wind tunnel center section over the heat sink (Figure 15). Note that the plastic
tabs engage the tabs on the retention clips.
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Figure 15. Attaching the Wind Tunnel Assembly
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Attaching the Heat Sink Fan
Attach the fan to the wind tunnel air intake section as shown in Figure 16. The fan label
(Figure 16, A) must point into the air intake section.
A
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Figure 16. Attaching the Heat Sink Fan
Attaching Intake and Exhaust Assemblies
✏ NOTE
System airflow should be from front to back. Make sure the wind tunnel
is aligned so the fan is toward the front of the chassis and the airflow is
toward the I/O shield. If two processors are installed, the fans should be
side by side.
1. Attach the air intake fan assembly to the side of the heat sink wind tunnel nearest to the front of
the chassis. Align the tabs on the assembly with the slots in the wind tunnel section, then snap
the lower portion of the fan holder over the tabs on the center section.
2. Attach the exhaust portion of the processor wind tunnel assembly.
3. Attach CPU Fan 1 cable to the server board at location J15 and/or attach CPU Fan 2 cable at
location J16.
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Figure 17. Attaching Intake and Exhaust Assemblies
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Installing the Optional SCSI Add-in Card
Certain versions of the Server Board SE7500CW2 ship with an Ultra160 SCSI card. This card has
the following features:
• Ultra160 single channel based on the LSI
• PCI 2.2 compliant
• PCI 64-bit/66 MHz
• Universal PCI form factor
• Low profile form factor, shipping with a full-size bracket attached and a low-profile bracket in
the packaging
• Internal and external connectors (internal standard 68 pin HD, external VHDI connector)
• Termination: Universal (LVD/SE) termination, automatic cable detection, software disable
• Four-pin header for off-board LEDs
Drivers for this card can be downloaded from the Server Board SE7500CW2 System Resource CD
that ships with the board or from the Server Board SE7500CW2 Intel Support Web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7500CW2
†
53C1000 SCSI controller
✏ NOTE
In order to maximize airflow within the chassis, it is recommended that you
install the SCSI add-in card in either PCI slot 2 or 3 and install SCSI devices
in the chassis lower device bays. However, the SCSI add-in card can be
installed in any PCI slot on the server board.
1. Remove the screw that secures the filter panel at PCI slot 2 or 3.
2. Remove the filter panel at PCI slot 2 or 3 by pushing it out from the inside of the chassis.
3. Insert the SCSI card.
4. Replace the screw.
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Making Connections to the Server Board
C
A
B
D
E
N
M
L
A. Main power
B. Auxiliary signal
C. +12 V CPU power
D. CPU fan 1
E. CPU fan 2
F. Front chassis fans
G. Front panel
H. ATA 100 IDE
Figure 18. Making Connections to the Server Board
O
K
J
A
T
A
1
0
I
0
R
A
I
D
F
G
H
A
T
A
1
0
0
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I. ATA 100 RAID IDE
J. Floppy
K. Front panel USB
L. Chassis intrusion
M. I2C
N. Rear chassis fans
O. Jumper block
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Cable Routing
To ensure proper airflow within the chassis, follow the cable routing guidelines below.
If you purchased the optional SCSI hot-swap drive bay accessory, see the installation manual that
shipped with the drive bay kit for information on SCSI cable routing.
IDE Cables
IDE cables that connect to devices in the lower device bays should be routed around the EPAC as
shown below.
1. Remove the top half of the EPAC.
2. Route cables as shown in Figure 19.
3. Replace the top half of the EPAC.
B
A
A. Ribbon Cable(s)
B. Lower Device Bay
Figure 19. Routing IDE Cables
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Floppy Drive Cable
Route the floppy drive cable as shown in Figure 20, A.
A
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Figure 20. Routing the Floppy Drive Cable
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Finishing Up
WARNING
An electrical shock hazard exists if the chassis cover is not replaced
before connecting the chassis to the main power.
1. Install the chassis cover according to the instructions for your chassis.
2. See your chassis documentation to complete rack or pedestal installation.
3. Connect the keyboard, mouse and monitor cables to the back panel.
4. Connect the power cable to the back panel and to an AC outlet.
A
C
D
B
G
F
H
A. AC Power
B. USB 1, 2, and 3
C. Mouse
D. Parallel port
E. Serial port 2
Figure 21. Making Back Panel Connections
F. Keyboard
G. Serial port 1
H. Video
I. Network
E
I
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4 Upgrading
Tools and Supplies Needed
• Phillips (cross head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)
• Jumper removal tool or needle nosed pliers
• Pen or pencil
• Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended)
Cautions
These warnings and cautions apply throughout this chapter. Only a technically qualified person
should configure the server board.
CAUTIONS
System power on/off: The power button DOES NOT turn off the system
AC power. To remove power from system, you must unplug the AC power
cord from the wall outlet. Make sure the AC power cord is unplugged before
you open the chassis, add, or remove any components.
Hazardous conditions, devices, & cables: Hazardous electrical
conditions may be present on power, telephone, and communication cables.
Turn off the server and disconnect the power cord, telecommunications
systems, networks, and modems attached to the server before opening it.
Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage can result.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) & ESD protection: ESD can damage
disk drives, boards, and other parts. We recommend that you perform all
procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation. If one is not
available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap
attached to chassis groundany unpainted metal surfaceon your server
when handling parts.
ESD and handling boards: Always handle boards carefully. They can
be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold boards only by their edges. After
removing a board from its protective wrapper or from the server, place the
board component side up on a grounded, static free surface. Use a
conductive foam pad if available but not the board wrapper. Do not slide
board over any surface.
65
Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a small plastic encased
conductor that slips over two jumper pins. Some jumpers have a small tab on
top that you can grip with your fingertips or with a pair of fine needle nosed
pliers. If your jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when using needle
nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper; grip the narrow sides of the
jumper with the pliers, never the wide sides. Gripping the wide sides can
damage the contacts inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with
the function controlled by that jumper. Take care to grip with, but not
squeeze, the pliers or other tool you use to remove a jumper, or you may
bend or break the stake pins on the board.
Memory
The board supports only DDR 200/266-compliant DIMMs. Install from 256 MB to 4 GB of
memory, using up to four DIMMs.
DIMMs must be installed in pairs. The furthest DIMM pair from the MCH must be populated first.
No DIMM mixing is allowed within a bank. Between banks only the DIMM size may be different.
All DIMMs must be the same speed and architecture. For a list of supported memory, visit the Intel
Support Web site at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7500CW2
Figure 22. Installing DIMMs
USB
Main Power
DIMM Memory Connector 2B
DIMM Memory Connector 3B
DIMM Memory Connector 3A
DIMM Memory Connector 2A
Aux. Pwr
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
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Processors
WARNING
If the server has been running, any installed processor and heat sink on
the processor board(s) will be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, be
careful when removing or installing server board components that are
located near processors.
CAUTIONS
Processor must be appropriate: You may damage the server board if
you install a processor that is inappropriate for your server. Make sure your
server can handle a newer, faster processor (thermal and power
considerations). For exact information about processor interchangeability,
contact your customer service representative or visit the Intel Customer
Support Web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7500CW2
ESD and handling processors: Reduce the risk of electrostatic
discharge (ESD) damage to the processor by doing the following: (1) Touch
the metal chassis before touching the processor or server board. Keep part of
your body in contact with the metal chassis to dissipate the static charge
while handling the processor. (2) Avoid moving around unnecessarily.
Upgrading 67
Adding or Replacing a Processor
CAUTION
If you are installing only one processor, it must be installed in the Primary
Processor Socket, which is the closest to the corner of the server board.
If you are installing a second processor to your system, you must verify that
the second processor is identical to the first processor, same voltage and
speed. Using unidentical processors could cause system failure.
Installing the Retention Brackets
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional
precautions given here.
2. Remove power from your system by unplugging the AC power cord.
3. Remove the chassis cover (see your system or chassis documentation for instructions).
4. When installing a processor, insert the retention brackets and tighten the four retention screws.
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Figure 23. Installing the Retention Brackets
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Attaching the Processor
✏ NOTE
This server board has “zero-insertion-force” sockets. If the processor does not drop easily into the
socket holes, make sure the lever is in the full upright position and the processor is oriented
properly.
1. Lift the socket lever on the processor.
A
B
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Figure 24. Opening Socket Lever and Attaching Processor
2. Align the Alignment Triangle Mark (Figure 24, A) on the processor with the Alignment
Triangle Cutout on the socket (Figure 24, B).
3. Insert the processor in the socket and close the socket lever.
Applying Thermal Grease
Apply thermal grease to the processor as shown in Figure 25.
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Figure 25. Applying Thermal Grease
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Attaching the Heat Sink
1. Align the heat sink with the retention brackets and place the heat sink on the processor.
1
1
3
3
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Figure 26. Attaching the Heat Sink
2. Position the retention clip over the plastic tab and engage the clip end-slot over the plastic tab.
3. Press downward on the retention clip ends until they engage the plastic tabs.
Installing the Processor Wind Tunnel
Attaching the Processor Wind Tunnel Assembly
Install the processor wind tunnel center section over the heat sink (Figure 27). Note that the plastic
tabs engage the tabs on the retention clips.
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Figure 27. Attaching the Wind Tunnel Assembly
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Attaching the Heat Sink Fan
Attach the fan to the wind tunnel air intake section as shown in Figure 28. The fan label
(Figure 28, A) must point into the air intake section.
A
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Figure 28. Attaching the Heat Sink Fan
Attaching Intake and Exhaust Assemblies
✏ NOTE
System airflow should be from front to back. Make sure the wind tunnel is
aligned so the fan is toward the front of the chassis and the airflow is toward
the I/O shield. If two processors are installed, the fans should be side
by side.
1. Attach the air intake fan assembly to the side of the heat sink wind tunnel nearest to the front of
the chassis. Align the tabs on the assembly with the slots in the wind tunnel section, then snap
the lower portion of the fan holder over the tabs on the center section.
2. Attach the exhaust portion of the processor wind tunnel assembly.
3. Attach CPU Fan 1 cable to the server board at location J15 and/or attach CPU Fan 2 cable at
location J16.
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Figure 29. Attaching Intake and Exhaust Assemblies
Upgrading 71
Removing a Processor
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional
cautions given here.
2. Unplug the processor fan cable from the server board.
3. Detach the processor fan from the processor wind tunnel assembly.
4. Remove the both ends of the processor wind tunnel assembly.
5. Remove the center section of the processor wind tunnel assembly.
6. Remove the heat sink from the processor.
7. Raise the socket lever on the socket.
8. Remove the processor from the socket.
Replacing the Backup Battery
The lithium battery on the server board powers the RTC for up to 10 years in the absence of power.
When the battery starts to weaken, it loses voltage, and the server settings stored in CMOS RAM in
the RTC (for example, the date and time) may be wrong. Contact your customer service
representative or dealer for a list of approved devices.
WARNING
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning
må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte
batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
ADVARSEL
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare. Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri
som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres
apparatleverandøren.
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VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller
en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera
använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo
ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty
paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Open the chassis.
3. Insert the tip of a small flat bladed screwdriver, or equivalent, under the tab in the plastic
retainer. Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the battery.
4. Remove the battery from its socket.
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Figure 30. Replacing the Backup Battery
5. Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance.
6. Remove the new lithium battery from its package, and, being careful to observe the correct
polarity, insert it in the battery socket.
7. Close the chassis.
8. Run Setup to restore the configuration settings to the RTC.
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5 Solving Problems
This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using the
system.
Resetting the System
To do this: Press:
Soft boot reset, which clears system memory and reloads the operating system. <Ctrl+Alt+Del>
Clear system memory, restart POST, and reload the operating system. Reset button
Cold boot reset. Turn the system power off and then on. This clears system memory,
restarts POST, reloads the operating system, and halts power to all peripherals.
Initial System Startup
Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by incorrect installation or
configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause.
Checklist
q Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
q Are the power supplies plugged in? Check the AC cable on the back of the chassis and at the
AC source.
q Are all cables correctly connected and secured?
q Are the processors fully seated in their sockets on the server board?
q Are all add-in PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the server board?
q Are all jumper settings on the server board correct?
q Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct? To check
these settings, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation that comes with them. If applicable,
ensure that there are no conflicts—for example, two add-in boards sharing the same interrupt.
q Are all peripheral devices installed correctly?
q If the system has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted or configured?
q Are all device drivers properly installed?
q Are the configuration settings made in Setup correct?
q Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system documentation.
q Did you press the system power on/off switch on the front panel to turn the server on (power on
light should be lit)?
q Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and plugged into a
NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 V∼ or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 V∼?
q Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? Check the tested memory, and
chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system list on the Intel Customer
Support Web site.
Power off/on
Running New Application Software
Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software.
Faulty equipment is much less likely, especially if other software runs correctly.
Checklist
q Does the system meet the minimum hardware requirements for the software? See the software
documentation.
q Is the software an authorized copy? If not, get one; unauthorized copies often do not work.
q If you are running the software from a diskette, is it a good copy?
q If you are running the software from a CD-ROM disk, is the disk scratched or dirty?
q If you are running the software from a hard disk drive, is the software correctly installed?
Were all necessary procedures followed and files installed?
q Are the correct device drivers installed?
q Is the software correctly configured for the system?
q Are you using the software correctly?
If the problems persist, contact the software vendor’s customer service representative.
After the System Has Been Running Correctly
Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly often
indicate equipment failure. Many situations that are easy to correct, however, can also cause
such problems.
Checklist
q If you are running the software from a diskette, try a new copy of the software.
q If you are running the software from a CD-ROM disk, try a different disk to see if the problem
occurs on all disks.
q If you are running the software from a hard disk drive, try running it from a diskette. If the
software runs correctly, there may be a problem with the copy on the hard disk drive. Reinstall
the software on the hard disk, and try running it again. Make sure all necessary files are
installed.
q If the problems are intermittent, there may be a loose cable, dirt in the keyboard (if keyboard
input is incorrect), a marginal power supply, or other random component failures.
q If you suspect that a transient voltage spike, power outage, or brownout might have occurred,
reload the software and try running it again. (Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering
video display, unexpected system reboots, and the system not responding to user commands.)
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NOTE
✏
Random errors in data files: If you are getting random errors in your data
files, they may be getting corrupted by voltage spikes on your power line. If
you are experiencing any of the above symptoms that might indicate voltage
spikes on the power line, you may want to install a surge suppressor between
the power outlet and the system power cord.
More Problem Solving Procedures
This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a problem and locating its source.
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing
CAUTION
Turn off devices before disconnecting cables: Before disconnecting any
peripheral cables from the system, turn off the system and any external
peripheral devices. Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the
system and/or the peripheral devices.
1. Turn off the system and all external peripheral devices. Disconnect all of them from the
system, except the keyboard and video monitor.
2. Make sure the system power cord is plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet.
3. Make sure your video display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to the system.
Turn on the video monitor. Set its brightness and contrast controls to at least two thirds of their
maximum ranges (see the documentation supplied with your video display monitor).
4. If the operating system normally loads from the hard disk drive, make sure there is no diskette
in drive A. Otherwise, place a diskette containing the operating system files in drive A.
5. Turn on the system. If the power LED does not light, see “Power Light Does Not Light” on
page 80.
Monitoring POST
See Chapter 2.
Solving Problems 77
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights
As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage device
installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity light should turn on briefly. Check
for the following:
q Does the diskette drive activity light turn on briefly? If not, see “Diskette Drive Activity Light
Does Not Light” on page 80.
q If a second diskette drive is installed, does its activity light turn on briefly? If not, see “Diskette
Drive Activity Light Does Not Light” on page 80.
Confirming Loading of the Operating System
Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on the screen. The prompt varies
according to the operating system. If the operating system prompt does not appear, see “No
Characters Appear on the Screen” on page 78.
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
This section provides possible solutions for these specific problems:
• Power light does not light.
• No characters appear on screen.
• Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect.
• System cooling fans do not rotate.
• Diskette drive activity light does not light.
• Hard disk drive activity light does not light.
• CD-ROM drive activity light does not light.
• There are problems with application software.
• The bootable CD-ROM is not detected.
Try the solutions in the order given. If you cannot correct the problem, contact your service
representative or authorized dealer for help.
Power Light Does Not Light
Check the following:
q Is the system operating normally? If so, the power LED is probably defective or the cable from
the front panel to the server board is loose.
q Are there other problems with the system? If so, check the items listed under ‘System Cooling
Fans Do Not Rotate Properly.”
If all items are correct and problems persist, contact your service representative or authorized dealer
for help.
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No Characters Appear on Screen
Check the following:
q Is the keyboard functioning? Check to see that the “Num Lock” light is functioning.
q Is the video monitor plugged in and turned on?
q Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly adjusted?
q Are the video monitor switch settings correct?
q Is the video monitor signal cable properly installed?
q Is the onboard video controller enabled?
If you are using an add-in video controller board, do the following:
1. Verify that the video controller board is fully seated in the server board connector.
2. Reboot the system for changes to take effect.
3. If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the system and POST emits a beep
code, write down the beep code you hear. This information is useful for your service
representative.
4. If you do not receive a beep code and characters do not appear, the video display monitor or
video controller may have failed. Contact your service representative or authorized dealer
for help.
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect
Check the following:
q Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video monitor? See the
manufacturer’s documentation.
q Are the video monitor’s signal and power cables properly installed?
If the problem persists, the video monitor may be faulty or it may be the incorrect type. Contact
your service representative or authorized dealer for help.
Solving Problems 79
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly
If the system cooling fans are not operating properly, system components could be damaged.
Check the following:
q Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
q Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and the wall outlet?
q Did you press the power button?
q Is the power on light lit?
q Have any of the fan motors stopped (use the server management subsystem to check the fan
status)?
q Are the fan power connectors properly connected to the server board?
q Is the cable from the front panel board connected to the server board?
q Are the power supply cables properly connected to the server board?
q Are there any shorted wires caused by pinched-cables or power connector plugs forced into
power connector sockets the wrong way?
If the switches and connections are correct and AC power is available at the wall outlet, contact
your service representative or authorized dealer for help.
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
Check the following:
q Are the diskette drive’s power and signal cables properly installed?
q Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the diskette drive set correctly?
q Is the diskette drive properly configured?
q Is the diskette drive activity light always on? If so, the signal cable may be plugged in
incorrectly.
If you are using the onboard diskette controller, use the BIOS setup to make sure that “Onboard
Floppy” is set to “Enabled.” If you are using an add-in diskette controller, make sure that
“Onboard Floppy” is set to “Disabled.”
If the problem persists, there may be a problem with the diskette drive, server board, or drive signal
cable. Contact your service representative or authorized dealer for help.
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Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
The hard disk drive activity light is not connected to the Server Board SE7500CW2 front panel.
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
Check the following:
q Are the CD-ROM drive’s power and signal cables properly installed?
q Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the drive set correctly?
q Is the drive properly configured?
Cannot Connect to a Server
q Make sure you are using the drivers that are shipped on the system Configuration Software CD
for the onboard network controller.
q Make sure the driver is loaded and the protocols are bound.
q Make sure the network cable is securely attached to the connector at the system back panel. If
the cable is attached but the problem persists, try a different cable.
q Make sure the hub port is configured for the same duplex mode as the network controller.
q Check with your LAN administrator about the correct networking software that needs to be
installed.
q If you are directly connecting two servers (no hub), you will need a crossover cable (see your
hub documentation for more information on crossover cables).
q Check the network controller LEDs that are visible through an opening at the system back
panel.
Problems with Network
The server hangs when the drivers are loaded.
q Change the PCI BIOS interrupts. Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below.
Diagnostics pass but the connection fails.
q Make sure the network cable is securely attached.
q Make sure you specify the correct frame type in your NET.CFG file.
The Activity LED does not light.
The network activity light is not connected to the Server Board SE7500CW2.
The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed.
q Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller.
q Make sure your PCI BIOS is current. Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below.
q Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Also, make sure your operating system
supports shared interrupts.
Solving Problems 81
q Try reseating the add-in adapter.
The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause.
q Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.
q The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and then reinstall the drivers.
q Run the diagnostics.
PCI Installation Tips
Some common PCI tips are listed here.
q Certain drivers may require interrupts that are not shared with other PCI drivers. For certain
drivers, it may be necessary to alter settings so that interrupts are not shared.
Problems with Application Software
If you have problems with application software, do the following:
q Verify that the software is properly configured for the system. See the software installation and
operation documentation for instructions on setting up and using the software.
q Try a different copy of the software to see if the problem is with the copy you are using.
q Make sure all cables are installed correctly.
q Verify that the server board jumpers are set correctly. See Chapter 5.
q If other software runs correctly on the system, contact your vendor about the failing software.
If the problem persists, contact the software vendor’s customer service representative for help.
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected
Check the following:
q Is the BIOS configured to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device?
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6 Getting Help
World Wide Web
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7500CW2
Telephone
All calls are billed US $25.00 per incident, levied in local currency at the applicable credit card
exchange rate plus applicable taxes. (Intel reserves the right to change the pricing for telephone support at
any time without notice).
In U.S. and Canada 1-800-404-2284
In Europe
UK 0870 6072439
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For an updated support contact list, please see http://www.intel.com/support/9089.htm\
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7 Technical Reference
Configuration Jumpers
Main Power
10
8
6
4
2
J106
9
7
5
3
1
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Figure 31. Configuration Jumper Location
Table 24. Configuration Jumper (J106)
Jumper Name Pins What happens at system reset
BIOS Recovery 1-2 If these pins are jumpered, the system will attempt BIOS recovery. These
pins should not be jumpered for normal operation.
Password Clear 3-4 If these pins are jumpered, the password will be cleared on the next reset.
These pins should not be jumpered for normal operation.
CMOS clear 5-6 If these pins are jumpered, the CMOS settings will be cleared on the next
reset. These pins should not be jumpered for normal operation.
BIOS Boot Block
Write Protect
Default 9-10 These pins are for normal operation.
7-8 These pins, when jumpered, protect the BIOS Boot Block code. If it
becomes necessary to update the BIOS Boot Block, this jumper should be
removed during the update process. These pins should be jumpered for
normal operation.
NOTE: This jumper should remain in place for normal BIOS operational
code updates.
✏
NOTE
The jumper should remain on pins 7-8 at all times until you are instructed to
perform a BIOS Boot Block update. At this time, remove the jumper, run the
BIOS update, and then replace the jumper when completed.
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Front Panel Header
The front panel header provides connection to the front panel for power switching and LED
operation.
A
33
34
F
A. Sleep Switch
B. Reset Switch
C. Power Switch
D. HDD LED
C
B
E
D
1
2
G
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E. Power LED
F. NIC 2 LED
G. NIC 1 LED
Figure 32. Front Panel Header Connection Location
Table 25. Front Panel Header Connection Descriptions
Location Pins Description
A 19 & 21 Pressing the sleep button immediately puts the server board into the
sleep mode
B 15 & 17 Pressing the reset button restarts the boot process
C 11 & 13 Pressing the power switch removes all by standby power from the board
D 7 & 9 LED show hard disk drive activity
E 1 & 5 LED shows power on
F 22 & 24 LED shows network interface controller activity
G 12 & 14 LED shows network interface controller activity
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8 Regulatory and Integration Information
Product Regulatory Compliance
Product Safety Compliance
The Server Board SE7500CW2 complies with the following safety requirements:
• UL 1950 - CSA 950 (US/Canada)
• EN 60 950 (European Union)
• IEC60 950 (International)
• CE – Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) (European Union)
• EMKO-TSE (74-SEC) 207/94 (Nordics)
• GOST R 50377-92 (Russia)
Product EMC Compliance
The Server Board SE7500CW2 has been has been tested and verified to comply with the following
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations when installed a compatible Intel
For information on compatible host system(s) refer to Intel’s Server Builder Web site or contact
your local Intel representative.
• FCC (Class A Verification) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (USA)
• ICES-003 (Class A) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (Canada)
• CISPR 22, 3
• EN55022 (Class A) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (European Union)
• EN55024 (Immunity) (European Union)
• CE – EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) (European Union)
• VCCI (Class A) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (Japan)
• AS/NZS 3548 (Class A) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (Australia / New Zealand)
• RRL (Class A) Radiated & Conducted Emissions (Korea)
• BSMI CNS13438 (Class A) Radiated & Conducted Emissions (Taiwan)
• GOST R 29216-91 (Class A) Radiated & Conducted Emissions (Russia)
• GOST R 50628-95 (Immunity) (Russia)
rd
Edition (Class A) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (International)
®
host system.
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Product Regulatory Compliance Markings
This product is marked with the following Product Certification Markings:
Table 26. Product Certification Markings
UL Recognition Mark
CE Mark
Russian GOST Mark
Australian C-Tick Mark
BSMI DOC Marking
BSMI EMC Warning
RRL MIC Mark
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
FCC (USA)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For questions related to the EMC performance of this product, contact:
Intel Corporation
5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway
Hillsboro, OR 97124
1-800-628-8686
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
the modified product.
The customer is responsible for ensuring compliance of
Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC
Class A or B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with noncompliant
peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
All cables used to connect to peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables,
connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and
TV reception.
INDUSTRY CANADA (ICES-003)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled: “Digital Apparatus,”
ICES-003 of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Apparelis
Numériques”, NMB-003 édictee par le Ministre Canadian des Communications.
Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity)
This product has been tested in accordance too, and complies with the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) and EMC Directive (89/336/EEC). The product has been marked with the CE Mark
to illustrate its compliance.
Taiwan Declaration of Conformity
This product has been tested and complies with CNS13438. The product has been marked with the
BSMI DOC mark to illustrate compliance.
Regulatory and Integration Information 89
Korean RRL Compliance
This product has been tested and complies with MIC Notices No. 1997-41 and 1997-42. The
product has been marked with the MIC logo to illustrate compliance.
The English translation for the above is as follows:
1. Type of Equipment (Model Name): SE7500CW2
2. Certification No.: Contact Intel Representative
3. Name of Certification Recipient: Intel
4. Date of Manufacturer: Marked on Product
5. Manufacturer / Nation : Intel
Australia / New Zealand
This product has been tested and complies with AS/NZS 3548. The product has been marked with
the C-Tick mark to illustrate compliance.
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Index
A
ACPI, 17
APIC, 12
ATI Rage IIC, 16
audible beep error codes, 21
B
Back Panel Connectors, 9
battery
disposing of safely, 72
installing, 73
removing, 72
beep codes, 21
BIOS, 13, 16, 17, 18, 44, 45
changing the language, 45
recovering, 44
upgrading, 42, 44
bootable media, required by POST, 21
booting cold, 75
Bridge, 7
D-F
diagnostics, preparing system for testing, 77
DIMM, 14
diskette
reconfiguring if cannot enter Setup, 22
running SCU from, 21
ECC, 14
ESD
add-in boards, 48, 65
avoiding damage to product, 47, 65
do not touch processor pins, 67
Ethernet, 7, 16
Exit menu, configuring, Setup, 41
fan, heat sink, disconnecting, 72
feature summary, back panel connectors, 9
Flip Chip Pin Grid Array, 7
form factor, 8
front panel header, location on server board,
86
Front Panel reset, 18
C
Caution
avoid damaging jumpers when changing,
48, 66
avoid touching processor pins, 67
selecting correct processor, 67
CMOS, 45
clear to reconfigure diskette drive, 22
CNB20HE-SL, 12
Configuration, 17, 23
configuring server board jumpers, location on
server board, 85
configuring system, Setup, 21
controller, 13, 16
network, 7, 16
video, 7
CSB5, 12
G-J
Getting Help, 83
Hardware Monitoring, 46
heat sink, fan, 72
I/O
PCI expansion slots, 7
ports provided, 8
IDE interface, 12
IMB bus, 12
Intel 82559, 7, 16
Interrupt, 12
JEDEC, 14
jumpers, do not damage when changing, 48,
66
91
L-N
language, changing in BIOS, 45
lithium backup battery
disposing of safely, 72
installing, 73
removing, 72
LPC, 12
memory, 14
amount tested, POST, 21
capacity, 7
video amount, 7
what type to install, 7
network, controller, 7, 16
North Bridge, 7, 12
NVRAM, 41
P
password, 18, 19
administrator, 19
PCI
embedded devices, 7
expansion slots, 7
POST, 45
bootable media required, 21
memory, amount tested, 21
Power management, 12
Power-on Self-Test, See POST, 45
problems
after running new application software, 76
after system has been running correctly,
76
application software, 82
bootable CD-ROM not detected, 82
cannot connect to network server, 81
CD-ROM drive activity light, 81
confirm OS loading, 78
diskette drive light, 80
hard drive light, 81
initial system startup, 75
network, 81
no characters on screen, 79
PCI installation tips, 82
power light, 78
preparing system for diagnostic testing, 77
random error in data files, 77
screen characters incorrect, 79
system cooling fans do not rotate, 80
system lights, 78
processor
packaging, 7
removing, 68, 72
selecting the correct processor, 67
processor(s), what type to install, 7
R-S
real time clock, running SCU to configure
settings, 73
Recovery, 45
reset system, 75
RTC, 17
SDRAM, 14
Sensor Event, 18
Serial, 13
server board
component locations, figure, 10
configurations, 85
ServerWorks ServerSet III LE chipset, 7
Setup
Advanced menu, 27
cannot enter, need to reconfigure diskette,
22
changing configuration, 21
description, 22
Exit menu, 41
Main menu, 25
Security Menu, 38, 40, 41
Setup Utility, 17
SGRAM, 16
soft boot, 75
South Bridge, 7, 12
Switches
DC power, 75
reset, 75
T-W
Transfer Mode, 26
upgrade Flash utility, 43
USB, 8
utilities, Setup, 21, 22
video, memory, 7
video controller, 7
Warning
components may be hot, 67
dispose of lithium battery safely, 72
ESD can damage product, 47, 65
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