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Contents

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Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information

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Intended Application Uses

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Safety Instructions and Information

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Checking the Power Cords

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Multiple Power Cords

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Earth Grounded Socket-Outlets

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Before You Remove the Access Cover

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Power Supply Modules

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Fans

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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

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Cooling and Airflow

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Lifting and Moving

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Equipment Rack Precautions

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Important Set-Up Safety Information

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WARNING:

English (US)

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AVERTISSEMENT:

Français

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WARNUNG:

Deutsch

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AVVERTENZA:

Italiano

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ADVERTENCIAS:

Español

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Unpacking and Inspecting

Checking for Damage to the Packaging

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Checking the Package Contents

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3

Getting Started

Selecting a Site

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Space and Power Requirements

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General Site Criteria

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Installing Processors, Memory, Hard Disk Drives, and Options

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Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse

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Turning On the Server and Running the Power-On Self Test (POST)

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Hot Keys for POST

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Configuring the System with the FRU/SDR Load Utility

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Installing the Service Partition (Recommended)

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Installing the Operating System

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The System Resource CD-ROM

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System Security

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Mechanical Locks

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Software Security

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Installing the Server in a Rack

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Configuration Software and Utilities

BIOS Setup

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Recording BIOS Setup Settings

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Section	Page
Intel® SPSH4 Server Platform Product Guide	1
Disclaimer	2
Contents	3
1 Important Safety Information	11
Important Safety Information	11
Intended Application Uses	11
Safety Instructions and Information	11
Checking the Power Cords	12
Multiple Power Cords	12
Earth Grounded Socket- Outlets	12
Before You Remove the Access Cover	13
Power Supply Modules	13
Fans	13
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)	13
Cooling and Airflow	14
Lifting and Moving	14
Equipment Rack Precautions	14
Important Set-Up Safety Information	15
WARNING: English (US)	16
AVERTISSEMENT: Français	18
WARNUNG: Deutsch	20
AVVERTENZA: Italiano	22
ADVERTENCIAS: Español	24
2 Unpacking and Inspecting	27
Checking for Damage to the Packaging	27
Checking the Package Contents	27
3 Getting Started	29
Selecting a Site	29
Space and Power Requirements	29
General Site Criteria	30
Installing Processors, Memory, Hard Disk Drives, and Options	31
Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse	32
Turning On the Server and Running the Power-On Self Test (POST)	32
Hot Keys for POST	33
Configuring the System with the FRU/SDR Load Utility	33
Installing the Service Partition (Recommended)	34
Installing the Operating System	34
The System Resource CD- ROM	34
System Security	35
Mechanical Locks	35
Software Security	36
Installing the Server in a Rack	37
4 Configuration Software and Utilities	39
BIOS Setup	39
Recording BIOS Setup Settings	39
Clearing CMOS Memory	40
Using BIOS Setup	40
SCSISelect	41
When to Run SCSISelect	41
Running SCSISelect	41
Software Updates	42
Creating Bootable Diskettes	42
Software Update Packages	43
Individual Updates	43
5 System Management	47
Integrated Hardware System Management	47
Baseboard Management Controller	47
Field Replaceable Units and Sensor Data Records	48
System Event Log	48
Platform Event Management	48
Emergency Management Port	49
Intel Server Management	49
Using the System Setup Utility	50
Creating SSU Diskettes	50
Running the SSU	51
Setting Boot Device Priority	52
Setting Passwords and Security Options	52
Viewing the System Event Log	54
Viewing FRU Information	54
Viewing Sensor Data Records	55
Updating System Firmware and BIOS	55
Saving and Restoring the System Configuration	56
Alerting for Platform Events	57
Managing the Server Remotely	60
FRU/SDR Load Utility	62
When to Run the FRU/SDR Load Utility	62
Running the FRU/SDR Load Utility	62
6 Installing and Removing Components	65
Tools and Supplies Needed	65
Access Covers	65
Removing the Rear Access Cover	66
Installing the Rear Access Cover	66
Removing the Front Access Cover	67
Installing the Front Access Cover	67
Accessing the System Boards	68
Removing the Access Cover to the System Boards	68
Installing the Access Cover to the System Boards	68
Removing the Memory Board	69
Installing the Memory Board	70
Removing the Processor Board Air Baffle	71
Installing the Processor Board Air Baffle	72
Removing the Processor Board	73
Installing the Processor Board	74
Removing the Baseboard	75
Installing the Baseboard	77
Processors	78
Installing Processors	78
Removing Processors	81
Memory	82
Installing DIMMs	82
Removing DIMMs	84
Hot-Swap SCSI Drives	85
Checking a Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Status Indicator	85
Installing a Hot-Swap Drive in a Carrier	86
Removing a Hot-swap Drive from a Carrier	87
Removing and Installing Hot-Swap Disk Drives	88
DC Power Supplies	90
Checking the Power Status LEDs	90
Removing a Power Supply Module	91
Installing a Power Supply Module	92
PCI Add-In Boards	93
Operating System Support for Hot-Plug Add-In Boards	93
Checking the Status Indicators for a Hot-Plug Add-In Board	94
Installing a Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Board	95
Removing a Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Board	96
Installing a PCI Add-In Board in a Non-Hot-Plug Slot	97
Removing a PCI Add-In Board from a Non-Hot-Plug Slot	98
Cooling System Fans	99
Checking a Fan Status Indicator	99
Removing a Fan Module	100
Installing a Fan Module	100
Backup Battery	101
Front Subchassis and Rear Electronics Bay	103
Opening the Front Subchassis and Rear Electronics Bay	103
Removing the Front Subchassis and Rear Electronics Bay	104
Installing the Front Subchassis and Rear Electronics Bay	104
Closing the Front Subchassis and Rear Electronics Bay	105
System Cables	106
Front Panel Board	109
Diskette Drive	110
5.25-Inch Peripheral Drives	112
Preliminary Considerations	112
Removing a 5.25-inch Peripheral Drive	113
Installing a 5.25-inch Peripheral Drive	114
Hot Swap Drive Bays	115
Removing a Hot-Swap Drive Bay	115
Installing a Hot-Swap Drive Bay	116
Power Distribution Board	117
Fan Distribution Board	118
Foam Fan Baffle	119
Removing the Foam Fan Baffle	119
Installing the Fan Baffle	119
Hot-Plug Indicator Board	120
7 Solving Problems	121
Resetting the System	121
Initial System Startup	121
Running New Application Software	122
Application Software Checklist	122
After the System Has Been Running Correctly	122
Monitoring POST	122
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights	123
Confirming Loading of an Operating System	123
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions	123
Power Light Does Not Light	123
No Beep Codes	124
No Characters Appear on Screen	124
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect	124
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly	125
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light	125
Hard Drive Activity Light Does Not Light	125
CD- ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light	126
Network Problems	126
PCI Installation Tips	127
Problems with Application Software	127
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected	127
A Server Description	129
Feature Summary	129
Chassis Access	130
Main Chassis Components	131
Electronics Bay Components	132
Front Control Panel	133
Rear Panel	134
Peripheral Device Bay	135
Hot-Swap Hard Drive Bays	135
Power Supplies	136
System Cooling	136
Server Board Set Features	137
Baseboard Connector and Component Locations	138
Baseboard Jumpers	139
Processors	141
DIMM Memory	141
Onboard Video	141
SCSI Controller	141
Network Interface Controllers	142
Network Teaming Features	143
ACPI	145
B Regulatory Information	147
Product Regulation Compliance Information	147
Product Safety	147
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Emissions	147
Electromagnetic Compatibility - Immunity	147
Power Line Harmonics / Voltage Flicker	147
Regional EMC Compliance Information	149
Product Ecology Documentation	151
Energy Saving Features	151
Disposal Considerations	151
Disassembly Instructions	151
C Error Messages and Error Codes	153
D Equipment Log and Configuration Worksheets	161
Equipment Log	161
Calculating Power Consumption	163