Intel STL2 - Server Board Motherboard - Installation Notes; Installation Process Overview

iv Intel Server Board STL2 Product Guide
Using the System Setup Utility ........................................................................................... 42
What You Need to Do................................................................................................ 42
Running the SSU from the CD................................................................................... 42
Running the SSU Remotely via an Emergency Management Card............................ 43
Starting the SSU........................................................................................................ 43
Customizing the SSU................................................................................................. 44
Launching a Task ...................................................................................................... 44
SEL Manager Add-in ................................................................................................. 45
SDR Manager Add-in................................................................................................. 46
FRU Manager Add-in................................................................................................. 47
Exiting the SSU.......................................................................................................... 47
FRUSDR Load Utility.......................................................................................................... 48
When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility...................................................................... 48
What You Need to Do................................................................................................ 48
How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility..................................................................... 48
Upgrading the BIOS ........................................................................................................... 52
Preparing for the Upgrade ......................................................................................... 52
Upgrading the BIOS................................................................................................... 53
Recovering the BIOS................................................................................................. 53
Changing the BIOS Language ................................................................................... 54
Using the Firmware Update Utility ...................................................................................... 55
Running the Firmware Update Utility.......................................................................... 55
Using the Adaptec SCSI Utility ........................................................................................... 55
Running the SCSI Utility ............................................................................................ 55
4 Solving Problems
Resetting the System ......................................................................................................... 57
Initial System Startup..........................................................................................................57
Checklist.................................................................................................................... 57
Running New Application Software..................................................................................... 58
Checklist.................................................................................................................... 58
After the System Has Been Running Correctly................................................................... 58
Checklist.................................................................................................................... 58
More Problem Solving Procedures..................................................................................... 59
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing ............................................................. 59
Monitoring POST ....................................................................................................... 59
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights ...................................................... 59
Confirming Loading of the Operating System............................................................. 59
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions .......................................................................... 60
Power Light Does Not Light ....................................................................................... 60
No Characters Appear on Screen.............................................................................. 60
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect......................................................................... 61
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly ........................................................... 61
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ............................................................... 62
Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ............................................................ 62
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ............................................................. 62
Cannot Connect to a Server....................................................................................... 62
Problems with Network.............................................................................................. 63
PCI Installation Tips................................................................................................... 63