Intel SE7320VP2 manual

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    Intel® Server Board SE7320VP2 User Guide Order Number: C71354-002[...]

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    Disclaimer Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel ® products. No license, expres s or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights i s granted by this document. Except a s provided in Intel’s Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products, Intel assumes no liability whatsoever, and Intel discl[...]

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    Preface About this Manual Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel ® Server Board SE7320VP2. This manual is written for system technicians w ho are responsible for tr oubleshooting, upgrading, and reparing this server board. This document pr ovides a brief overview of the features of the board/chassis, a list of accessories or other com ponent[...]

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    Preface Additional Information and Software If you need more information about this product or inf ormation about the accessories that can be used with this server board, use the followi ng resources. These files are available at http://support.intel.com/support/m otherboards/server/SE7320VP2 Unless otherwise indicated in the table below, once on t[...]

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    Preface Safety Informa tion WARNING Before working with your server product, whet her you are using this guide or any other resource as a reference, pay close attention to th e safety instructions. You must adhere to the assembly instructions in this guide to ensure and maintain compliance with existing product certifications and approvals. Use onl[...]

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    Preface Warnings 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 th e AC power cord is unplugged before you open the chassis, add, or remove any components . Hazardous conditions, devices and cables : Hazardous electrical cond[...]

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    Preface Safety Cautions Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing a ny of the instructions. See also Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information on the Resource CD and/or at http://support.intel.com/s upport/motherboards/server/ . SAFETY STEPS: Whenever you remove the chassis covers to access the inside[...]

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    Preface 重要安全指导 在执行任何指令之前,请阅读本文档中的所有注意事项及安全声明。参见 Resource CD(资源光盘) 和/或 http://support.intel.com/s upport/motherboards/server/ 上的 Intel Server Boar ds and Server C hassis Safety Information (《Intel 服务器主板与服务器机箱安全信 息》)?[...]

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    Preface Instrucciones de segur idad importantes Lea todas las declaraciones de seguridad y precaución de este documento antes de realizar cualquiera de las instrucciones. Vea Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information en el CD Resource y/o en http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/ . INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD: Cuando [...]

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    Preface x[...]

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    Contents Contents 1 Server Board Features ................................................................................. 15 Connector and Header Locations ......................................................................................... 17 Configuration Jumpers .............................................................................[...]

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    Contents Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect........................................................................... 43 System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly ............................................................. 44 Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ................................................................. 44 CD-[...]

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    Contents Tables Table 1. Server Board Features .................................................................................. 16 Table 2. Recovery Jumper [J1H2, J1H3, J1H5] .......................................................... 18 Table 3. Serial Port Configuration Jumper [J8A3] ....................................................... 19 Tab[...]

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    Contents xiv[...]

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    1 Server Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel ® Server Board SE7320VP2. This chapter provides a photograph of the product, a list of the server board features, and diagrams showing the location of important components a nd connections on the server board. The Server Board SE7320VP2 is shown in the following pict[...]

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    Server Board Features Table 1 summarizes the major features of the server board. Table 1. Server Board Features Feature Description Processors Support for up to two Intel® Xeon™ processors with an 800 MT/s MHz front side bus and frequencies starting at 2.8 GHz. Memory Six DIMM slots supporting DDR266MHz or DDR33 3MHz memory Memory mirroring and [...]

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    Server Board Features Connector and Header Locations TP00941 A B C E G H I J L K M R S X T V W Z Y AA P O N F D CC Q U BB A Serial Port A header K Processor 2 fan header U Configuration jumpers B Battery L +12V processor power connector V SATA 1 connector C Full-height PCI slot M Fan boar d connector W SATA 0 connector D Low-profile PCI slot N Flop[...]

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    Server Board Features Configuration Jumpers Recovery Jumpers TP00942 J1H2, J1H3, J1H5 3 2 J1H2 P ass Clr 3 2 3 2 J1H3 Rcvr Boot J1H5 CMOS Clr Protect Erase Recov ery Boot Normal Boot BMC Control Force Er ase Figure 3. Recovery Jumper Loca tion Table 2. Recovery Jumper [J1 H2, J1H3, J1H5] Jumper Name Pins What happens at system reset… 1-2 If these[...]

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    Server Board Features Serial Port Configuration Jumper TP00944 J8A3 34 2 1-3: DCD to DTR (Default) 2-4: DSR to DTR Figure 4. Serial Port Configuration Jumper Location Table 3. Serial Port Conf iguration Jumper [J8A3] Pins What happens at system reset… 1-3 Serial port is configured for DCD to DTR (default) 2-4 Serial port is configured for DSR to [...]

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    Server Board Features BIOS Select Jumper TP00949 J1A4 3 BIOS Select 1-2: Normal Operation (Def ault) 2-3: F orce to Lower Bank 3 Figure 5. BIOS Select Jumper Location Table 4. BIOS Select Jumper [J1A4] Pins What happens at system reset… 1-2 System is configured for normal operation 2-3 Force BIOS to lower bank 20[...]

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    Server Board Features Back Panel Connectors TP00943 A F C D E G H B A Mouse E NIC2 (1 Gb) B Keyboard F Video C Serial Port B G USB1 D NIC1 (1 Gb) H USB2 Figure 6. Back Panel Connectors The NIC LEDs at the right and left of each NIC provide the following information. Table 5. NIC LEDs LED Color LED State Description Off No network connection Solid A[...]

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    Server Board Features Hardware Requirements To avoid integration difficulties and possible board damage, your system must meet the requirements outlined below. For a list of qualified components, see the links under “ Additional Information and Software .” Processor One or two Intel® Xeon™ processors with an 80 0MHz front side bus and a mini[...]

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    Server Board Features DIMMs must meet the following requirements:  Use only DDR266 or DDR33, registered DDR DIMM modules  Use only DIMMs that comply with the DDR specifications.  DDR266 and DDR333 memory can be mixed on the server board, but when mixing DIMM types, DDR333 memory will be treated as DDR266.  Use only DIMMs with DIMM organ[...]

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    Server Board Features For memory on-line sparing, one DIMM per channe l is used as the memory spare. The spare DIMM is not available for use, but is kept in rese rve. If a DIMM begins to fail, the content of the failing DIMM is copied to the spare DIMM in that ch annel. When all of the data is copied to the spare DIMM, the primary DIMM is removed f[...]

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    2 Har d ware Installations and Upgrades Before You Begin Before working with your server product, pay clos e attention to the Safety Information at the beginning of this manual. Tools and Supplies Needed  Phillips * (cross head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)  Flat-head screwdriver if replacing the battery  Pen or pencil to write down BIO[...]

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    Hardware Installa tions and Upgrades 4. Remove the server’s cover. See the documenta tion that accompanied your server chassis for instructions on removing the server’s cover. 5. Locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 7). TP00761 DIMM 2A DIMM 3B DIMM 3A DIMM 2B DIMM 1A DIMM 1B Figure 7. Installing Memory 6. Make sure the clips at either end of the[...]

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    Hardware Installa tions and Upgrades Removing DIMMs To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server. 3. Remove the AC power cord from the server. 4. Remove the server’s cover. See the documenta tion that a[...]

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    Hardware Installa tions and Upgrades Installing or Replacing the Processor CAUTIONS Processor must be appropriate: You may damage the server board if you install a processor that is inappropriate for your server. See “ Additional Information and Software ” for a link to the list of compatible processor(s). ESD and handling processors: Reduce th[...]

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    Hardware Installa tions and Upgrades 6. Align the pins of the processor with the socket , and insert the processor into the socket. ✏ NOTE Make sure the alignment triangle mark and the alignment triangle cutout align correctly. TP00764 A A B Figure 9. Inserting Processor 7. Lower the socket lever completely. TP00765 Figure 10. Closing Socket Leve[...]

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    Hardware Installa tions and Upgrades Installing the Heat Sink(s) 1. The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the bottom of it. Use caution when you unpack the heat sink so you do not damage the TIM. 2. Set the heat sink over the processor, lining up the four captive screws with the four posts surrounding the processor. 3. Loose[...]

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    Hardware Installa tions and Upgrades 8. Lift the heat sink from the processor. If it does not pull up easily, twist the heat sink again. Do not force the heat sink from the processor. Doing so could damage the processor. 9. Lift the processor lever. 10. Remove the processor. 11. If installing a replacement processor, see “Installing the Processor[...]

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    Hardware Installa tions and Upgrades Installing a PCI, PCI-X, or PCI-Express* Add-in Card Add-in cards are not included with your system and must be purchased se parately. This server board requires the use of a riser bracket assembly with one or more riser connectors installed on it in order to use a PCI, PCI-X, or PCI-Express add-in card. The ris[...]

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    Hardware Installa tions and Upgrades VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suositte lemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä k äytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices conn[...]

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    3 Server Utilities Using the BIOS Setup Utility This section describes the BIOS Setup Utility options , which is used to change server configuration defaults. You can run BIOS Setup with or w ithout an operating syst em being present. See “ Additional Information and Software ” for a link to the Technical Product Specification where you will fi[...]

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    Server Utilities Table 8. Keyboard Commands Press Description <F1> Help - Pressing F1 on any m enu invokes the general Help window. 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[...]

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    Server Utilities Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory. The code and data in the upgrade file include the following:  On-board system BIOS, including the recove ry code, BIOS Setup Utility, and strings.  On-board video BIOS and other option ROMs for devices embedded on the server board.  OEM [...]

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    Server Utilities Upgrading the BIOS Follow the instructions in the readme file th at came with the BIOS upgrade. When the update completes, remove the bootable media from which you performed the upgrade. ✏ NOTES Do not power down the system during the BIOS update process! The system will reset automatically when the BI OS update process is comple[...]

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    Server Utilities 4. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system. 5. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power. 6. Return the Password Clear jumper to the Pa ssword Clear Protect position, covering pins 2 and 3. 7. Close the server chassis. 8. Reconnect the AC power and power up the server. Clearing the CMOS If you are not able to access the[...]

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    4 T r oub leshooting This chapter helps you identify and solve probl ems that might occur while you are using the system. For any issue, first ensure you are using the latest firmware and files. Firmware upgrades include updates for BIOS, the baseboard management c ontroller (BMC), and the hot-swap controller (HSC). See “ Additional Information a[...]

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    Troubleshooting Problems following Initial System Installation Problems that occur at initial system startup ar e usually caused by an incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. If the problem you are experiencing is with a specific software application, see “ Problems with Newly Installed Application Soft[...]

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    Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostic Testing This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and locating its source. 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 pe[...]

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    Troubleshooting 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.  Ha[...]

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    Troubleshooting No Characters Appear on Screen Check the following:  Is the keyboard functioning? Test it by turnin g the “Num Lock” function on and off to make sure the Num Lock light is functioning.  Is the video monitor plugged in and tur ned on? If you are using a switch box, is it switched to the correct system?  Are the brightnes[...]

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    Troubleshooting System Cooling Fans Do Not Rot ate Properly If the system cooling fans are not operating prope rly, it is an indication of possible system component failure. Check the following:  Is the power-on light lit? If not, see “ Power Light Does Not Light ”  If your system has LED lights for the fans, is one or more of these LEDs [...]

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    Troubleshooting CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Ac tivity Light Does Not Light Check the following:  Are the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive’s power and signal cables properly installed?  Are all relevant switches and jump ers on the drive set correctly?  Is the drive properly configured? Cannot Connect to a Server  Make sure the network cable is [...]

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    Troubleshooting The add-in adapter stopped wo rking without apparent cause.  Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.  The network driver files may be corrupt or dele ted. Delete and then reinstall the drivers.  Run the diagnostics. System Boots when Installing PCI Card System Server Management features requ[...]

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    Troubleshooting  If you suspect that a transient voltage spike, pow er outage, or brow nout 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. ✏ NOTE Random errors in data files: If you are g[...]

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    Troubleshooting LED Information The Intel ® Server Board SE7320VP2 includes LEDs that can aid in troubleshooting your system. A table of these LEDs with a description of their use is listed below. Table 9. Keyboard Commands LED Name Function Location Color Correction ID Aid in server identification from the back panel Control panel and board rear [...]

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    Regulatory and Compliance Information Product Regulatory Compliance Product Safety Compliance The Server Board SE7320VP2-E complies w ith the following safety requirements:  UL60950 – CSA 60950(USA / Canada)  EN60950 (Europe)  IEC60950 (International)  CB Certificate & Report, IEC60950 (report to include all country national devia[...]

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    Regulatory and Compliance Information Certifications / Registrations / Declarations  UL Certification (US/Canada)  CE Declaration of Conformity (CENELEC Europe)  FCC/ICES-003 Class A Attestation (USA/Canada)  C-Tick Declaration of Conformity (Australia)  MED Declaration of Conformity (New Zealand)  BSMI Certification (Taiwan)  [...]

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    Regulatory and Compliance Information 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 interfere nce that may cause undesire[...]

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    Regulatory and Compliance Information Industry Canada (ICES-003) Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la nor me sur le matériel brouilleur: “Apparelis Numériques”, NMB-003 édictee par le Mi nistre Canadian des Communications. This digital appar[...]

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    Getting Help World Wide Web http://support.intel.com/support/m otherboards/server/SE7320VP2 Telephone All calls are billed US $25.00 per incident, levied in local currency at the applicable credit card e x c h a n g e r a t e p l u s a p p l i ca b l e t a x e s . (Intel reserves the right to change the pricing for telephone support at any time wit[...]

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    Getting Help In Latin America Brazil 001-916 377 0180 Mexico Contact AT&T USA at 001 80 0 462 628 4240. Once connecte d, dial 800 843 4481 Colombia Contact AT&T USA at 01 800 911 0010. Once connected, dial 800 843 4481 Costa Rica Contact AT&T USA at 0 800 0 114 114. Once connected, dial 800 843 4481 Panama Contact AT&T USA at 00 800[...]

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    Intel ® Server Issue Repor t Form ✏ NOTE An on-line / automatic submission versi on of this form is available at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7320VP2. For the fastest service, please submit your form via the Internet. Date Submitted: Company Name: Contact Name: Email Address: Intel Server Product: Priority (Critical, Ho[...]

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    Issue Report Form Operating System Information Operating System Version Service Pack Peripheral Information Check each box below that is used, a nd provide the requested information Peripheral Card or Periphe ral Description Driver Revision IRQ # I/O Base Address FW Rev# Low-profile Riser  Top slot  Center slot  Bottom slot Full-height Ris[...]

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    Complete Problem Description In the space below, provide a complete description of the steps used to reproduce the problem or a complete description of where the problem can be found. Please also include any details on troubleshooting already done.[...]