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Preface About this Manual Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel® Server Board S5000PSL. Multiple versions of the Intel® Server Board S5000PSL are available. This manual applies to server boards with the following product codes: • S5000PSLSATA / S5000PSLSATAR • S5000XSLSATA / S5000PXSLSATAR • S5000PSLSAS / S5000PSLSASR • S5000PSLROMB / S5000PSLROMBR Where a feature varies from one product to the next, the difference will be noted in this document. Unless specified, features apply to all versions of the server board. Note: Unless otherwise indicated, any references to the product code S5000PSLSATA or S5000PSLSATAR also apply to product codes S5000XSLSATA or S5000XSLSATAR. This manual is written for system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading, and repairing this server board. This document provides a brief overview of the features of the board/chassis, a list of accessories or other components you may need, troubleshooting information, and instructions on how to add and replace components on the Intel® Server Board S5000PSL. For the latest version of this manual, see http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000PSL/. Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Server Board S5000PSL. In this chapter, you will find a list of the server board features, a photo of the product, and product diagrams to help you identify components and their locations. Chapter 2 provides instructions on using the utilities that are shipped with the board or that may be required to update the system. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS Setup screens, how to perform a BIOS update, and how to reset the password or CMOS. Information about the specific BIOS settings and screens is available in the Technical Product Specification. See "Additional Information and Software" on page viii for a link to the Technical Product Specification. Chapter 3 provides instructions on adding and replacing components. Use this chapter for step-by-step instructions and diagrams for installing or replacing components such as the memory, processor, and the CMOS battery.

Section	Page
Safety Information	3
Important Safety Instructions	3
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise	3
Consignes de sécurité	3
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes	3
Warnings	5
Preface	7
About this Manual	7
Manual Organization	7
Product Accessories	8
Additional Information and Software	8
1 Server Board Features	19
Connector and Header Locations	23
Configuration Jumpers	25
Intel® Light-Guided Diagnostics	27
Back Panel Features	30
RAID Support	31
SATA Server Board	31
SAS Server Board	32
ROMB Server Board	33
Hardware Requirements	34
Processor	34
Memory	34
Power Supply	36
Optional Hardware	37
Intel® RAID Activation Key	37
Intel® RAID Smart Battery (Product Code S5000PSLROMB only)	37
Hard Disk Drives	37
Intel® Remote Management Module / Intel® Remote Management Module 2 and RMM NIC / RMM2 NIC	38
Intel® Local Control Panel	38
2 System Utilities	39
Using the BIOS Setup Utility	39
Starting Setup	39
If You Cannot Access Setup	39
Setup Menus	40
Upgrading the BIOS	41
Preparing for the Upgrade	42
Recording the Current BIOS Settings	42
Obtaining the Upgrade	42
Upgrading the BIOS	42
Reverting to the Previous BIOS	43
Clearing the Password	44
Clearing the CMOS	45
3 Hardware Installations and Upgrades	47
Before You Begin	47
Tools and Supplies Needed	47
Installing and Removing Memory	47
Installing FBDIMMs	47
Removing FBDIMMs	50
Installing or Replacing the Processor	50
Installing the Processor	51
Installing the Heatsink(s)	55
Removing a Processor	58
Replacing the CMOS Battery	61
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	63
System Boot Quiet Time	63
Resetting the System	63
Problems following Initial System Installation	64
First Steps Checklist	64
Hardware Diagnostic Testing	65
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights	65
Confirming Loading of the Operating System	65
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions	66
Power Light Does Not Light	66
No Characters Appear on Screen	67
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect	68
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly	68
CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light	68
Cannot Connect to a Server	69
Problems with Network	69
The system hangs when the drivers are loaded	69
Diagnostics pass but the connection fails	69
The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause	70
System Boots when Installing PCI Card	70
Problems with Newly Installed Application Software	70
Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier	71
Devices are not Recognized under Device Manager (Windows* Operating System)	71
Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized	71
Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected	72
LED Information	72
BIOS POST Beep Codes	72
Appendix B: Regulatory and Compliance Information	75
Product Regulatory Compliance	75
Product Safety Compliance	75
Certifications / Registrations / Declarations	76
Product Regulatory Compliance Markings	76
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices	77
FCC (USA)	77
ICES-003 (Canada)	78
Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity)	78
VCCI (Japan)	78
BSMI (Taiwan)	79
RRL (Korea)	79
CNCA (CCC-China)	79
Product Ecology Change (EU RoHS)	80
Product Ecology Change (CRoHS)	80
China Packaging Recycle Marks (or GB18455- 2001)	82
CA Perchlorate Warning	82
End-of-Life / Product Recycling	82
Appendix C: Getting Help	83
World Wide Web	83
Telephone	83
U.S. and Canada	83
Europe	83
In Asia-Pacific Region	84
Japan	84
Latin America	84
Appendix D: System Issue Report Form	87
Board / Chassis Information	87
FBDIMM Configuration	88
Operating System Information	88
Add-in Card, Peripheral, Video, NIC	88
Hard Drive Information	89
Management Information	89
Control Panel Information	89

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Preface

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel

Server Board S5000PSL.

Multiple versions of the Intel

Server Board S5000PSL are available. This manual applies

to server boards with the following product codes:

•

S5000PSLSATA / S5000PSLSATAR

•

S5000XSLSATA / S5000PXSLSATAR

•

S5000PSLSAS / S5000PSLSASR

•

S5000PSLROMB / S5000PSLROMBR

Where a feature varies from one product to the next, the difference will be noted in this

document. Unless specified, features apply to all versions of the server board.

Note:

Unless otherwise indicated, any references to the product code S5000PSLSATA or

S5000PSLSATAR also apply to product codes S5000XSLSATA or S5000XSLSATAR.

This manual is written for system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting,

upgrading, and repairing this server board. This document provides a brief overview of

the features of the board/chassis, a list of accessories or other components you may need,

troubleshooting information, and instructions on how to add and replace components on

the Intel

Server Board S5000PSL. For the latest version of this manual, see

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000PSL/

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Server Board S5000PSL. In this chapter, you

will find a list of the server board features, a photo of the product, and product diagrams to

help you identify components and their locations.

Chapter 2 provides instructions on using the utilities that are shipped with the board or

that may be required to update the system. This includes how to navigate through the

BIOS Setup screens, how to perform a BIOS update, and how to reset the password or

CMOS. Information about the specific BIOS settings and screens is available in the

Technical Product Specification. See

“Additional Information and Software” on page viii

for a link to the Technical Product Specification.

Chapter 3 provides instructions on adding and replacing components. Use this chapter for

step-by-step instructions and diagrams for installing or replacing components such as the

memory, processor, and the CMOS battery.