Contents
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Server Board Features
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Server Board Connector and Component Locations
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Configuration and BIOS Select Jumpers
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Back Panel Connectors
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Making Connections to the Server Board
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Hardware Requirements
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Server Board Installations and Upgrades
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Before You Begin
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Tools and Supplies Needed
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Installing and Removing Memory
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Installing DIMMs
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Removing DIMMs
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Installing or Replacing the Processor
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Installing the Processor
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Removing the Processor
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Installing a PCI Card
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Replacing the Backup Battery
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Server Utilities
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Upgrading the BIOS
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Preparing for the Upgrade
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Upgrading the BIOS
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Changing the BIOS Language
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Recovering the BIOS
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Manually Recovering the BIOS
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Clearing the CMOS
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Clearing the Password
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Troubleshooting
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Resetting the System
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Problems following Initial System Installation
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First Steps Checklist
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Hardware Diagnostic Testing
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Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights
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Confirming Loading of the Operating System
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Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
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Power Light Does Not Light
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No Characters Appear on Screen
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Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect
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System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly
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Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
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CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
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Cannot Connect to a Server
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Intel Server Board SE7320SP2 / SE7525GP2 User Guide
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