Intel SE7210TP1-E - Socket 478 ATX Server... User manual

Intel®Entry Server Board SE7210TP1-E
User Guide
Order Number: C49109-002

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Preface
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Preface
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel®Entry Server Board SE7210TP1-E.
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 Entry Server Board
SE7210TP1-E. For the latest version of this manual, refer to
http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-E.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Server Board SE7210TP1-E. In this chapter, you will
find a list of the server board features, photos of the product, and product diagrams to help you
identify components and their locations.
Chapter 2 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, the battery, and other components.
Chapter 3 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” for a link to the Technical Product Specification.
Chapter 4 provides troubleshooting information. In this chapter, you will find BIOS error messages
and POST code messages. You will also find suggestions for performing troubleshooting activities
to identify the source of a problem.
Product Accessories
This server board is compatible with the following Intel®Server Chassis:
SC5200 BRP
SC5250-E
You may need or want to purchase one or more of the following accessory items for your server:
Processor, memory DIMMs, hard drive, floppy drive, CDROM or DVDROM drive, RAID
controller, operating system.
For information about which accessories, memory, processors, and third-party hardware have been
tested and can be used with your board, and for ordering information for Intel products, see
http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-E/compat.htm.

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Additional Information and Software
If you need more information about this product or information about the accessories that can be
used with this server board, go to this link to find the information below:
http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-E/index.htm
In-depth technical information about this product, including BIOS settings and chipset
information in the Intel®Server Board SE7210TP1-E Technical Product Specification.
The latest product information
Accessories or other Intel®server products
Hardware (peripheral boards, adapter cards) and operating systems that have been tested with
this product
Chassis that have been tested with this product
Processors that have been tested with this product
DIMMs that have been tested with this product
Power budget for this product
Software to manage your Intel Server
Diagnostics testing software
Firmware and BIOS updates
System drivers

Safety Information
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Safety Information
Before working with your server product, whether you are using this guide or any other
resource as a reference, pay close attention to the safety instructions.
Emissions Disclaimer
To ensure EMC compliance with your local regional rules and regulations, the final configuration
of your end system product may require additional EMC compliance testing. For more information
please contact your local Intel Representative.
See “Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.” for product Safety and EMC regulatory compliance
information. This is an FCC Class A device. Integration of it into a Class B chassis does not result
in a Class B device.
Intended Uses
This product was evaluated for use in servers that will be installed in offices, computer rooms, and
similar locations. Other uses require further evaluation.
EMC Testing
Before computer integration, make sure that the chassis, power supply, and other modules have
passed EMC testing using a server board with a microprocessor from the same family (or higher)
and operating at the same (or higher) speed as the microprocessor used on this server board.
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 the AC power cord is unplugged before
you open the chassis, add, or remove any components.
Hazardous conditions, devices and cables:Hazardous electrical
conditions may be present on power, telephone, and communication cables.
Turn off the server and disconnect the power cord, telecommunications
systems, networks, and modems attached to the server before opening it.
Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage can result.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: ESD can
damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. We recommend that you
perform all procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation. If one is
not available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist
strap attached to chassis ground any unpainted metal surface on your
server when handling parts.
ESD and handling boards: Always handle boards carefully. They can
be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold boards only by their edges. After
removing a board from its protective wrapper or from the server, place the
board component side up on a grounded, static free surface. Use a
conductive foam pad if available but not the board wrapper. Do not slide
board over any surface.

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Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a small plastic encased
conductor that slips over two jumper pins. Some jumpers have a small tab on
top that you can grip with your fingertips or with a pair of fine needle nosed
pliers. If your jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when using needle
nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper; grip the narrow sides of the
jumper with the pliers, never the wide sides. Gripping the wide sides can
damage the contacts inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with
the function controlled by that jumper. Take care to grip with, but not
squeeze, the pliers or other tool you use to remove a jumper, or you may
bend or break the stake pins on the board.
Safety Cautions
Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the instructions.
See also Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information on the Resource CD and/or at
http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-E.
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warn- und Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor Sie eine
der Anweisungen ausführen. Beachten Sie hierzu auch die Sicherheitshinweise zu Intel-
Serverplatinen und -Servergehäusen auf der Ressourcen-CD oder unter
http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-E.
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://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-
E. 上的 Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information （《Intel
服务器主板与服务器机箱安全信息》）。
Consignes de sécurité
Lisez attention toutes les consignes de sécurité et les mises en garde indiquées dans ce document
avant de suivre toute instruction. Consultez Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety
Information sur le CD Resource CD ou bien rendez-vous sur le site
http://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-E.
Instrucciones de seguridad 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://www.support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7210TP1-E.

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Contents
Warnings .........................................................................................................v
1Server Board Features................................................................................. 11
Server Board Connector and Component Locations ............................................................13
Internal Component Connections..........................................................................................14
Configuration Jumpers..........................................................................................................15
Back Panel Connectors.........................................................................................................16
Hardware Requirements.......................................................................................................17
2Server Board Installations and Upgrades.................................................. 19
Before You Begin..................................................................................................................19
Tools and Supplies Needed..................................................................................................19
Installing and Removing Memory..........................................................................................19
Installing DIMMs...........................................................................................................19
Removing DIMMs.........................................................................................................20
Installing or Replacing the Processor....................................................................................21
Installing the Processor................................................................................................21
Removing the Processor..............................................................................................24
Installing a PCI Card.............................................................................................................24
Replacing the Backup Battery......................................................................................24
3Server Utilities .............................................................................................. 27
BIOS Setup...........................................................................................................................27
Upgrading the BIOS..............................................................................................................28
Preparing for the Upgrade............................................................................................28
Upgrading the BIOS.....................................................................................................29
Changing the BIOS Language .....................................................................................30
Recovering the BIOS ............................................................................................................30
Manually Recovering the BIOS....................................................................................30
Clearing the Password..........................................................................................................31
Clearing the CMOS...............................................................................................................31
4Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 32
Resetting the System............................................................................................................32
Problems following Initial System Installation .......................................................................32
First Steps Checklist.....................................................................................................32
Hardware Diagnostic Testing................................................................................................33
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights........................................................33
Confirming Loading of the Operating System ..............................................................34
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions............................................................................34
Power Light Does Not Light..........................................................................................34
No Characters Appear on Screen................................................................................35
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect...........................................................................35
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly.............................................................36
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light.................................................................36

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CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ...............................36
Cannot Connect to a Server.........................................................................................37
Problems with Network.................................................................................................37
System Boots when Installing PCI Card.......................................................................38
Problems with Newly Installed Application Software....................................................38
Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier....................................38
Devices are not Recognized under Device Manager (Windows* Operating System)..39
Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized................................................................................39
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected..............................................................................39
LED Information ...........................................................................................................40
BIOS Error Messages...........................................................................................................41
BIOS POST Beep Codes.............................................................................................42
BIOS Recovery Beep Codes........................................................................................42
Regulatory and Compliance Information........................................................ 44
Product Regulatory Compliance ...........................................................................................44
Product Safety Compliance..........................................................................................44
Product EMC Compliance............................................................................................44
Product Regulatory Compliance Markings...................................................................45
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices..................................................................................45
FCC (USA)...................................................................................................................45
Industry Canada (ICES-003)........................................................................................46
Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity)........................................................................46
Taiwan Declaration of Conformity................................................................................46
Korean RRL Compliance..............................................................................................47
Australia / New Zealand...............................................................................................47
Getting Help....................................................................................................... 48
Intel®Server Issue Report Form....................................................................... 49

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Figures
Figure 1. Intel®Server Board SE7210TP1-E.........................................................................11
Figure 2. Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E Layout..............................................................13
Figure 3. Making Connections to the Server Board..............................................................14
Figure 4. Configuration Jumper Location..............................................................................15
Figure 5. Back Panel Connectors .........................................................................................16
Figure 6. Installing Memory..................................................................................................20
Figure 7. Installing the Processor in the Processor Socket..................................................21
Figure 8. Attaching the Heat Sink to the Processor.............................................................22
Figure 9. Attaching the Fan Heat Sink Clips to the Processor Socket..................................22
Figure 10. Attaching the Fan Heat Sink Clips to the Processor Socket................................23
Figure 11. Connecting the Processor Fan Cable to the Processor Fan Connector..............23
Figure 12. Replacing the Battery..........................................................................................25
Tables
Table 1. Server Board Features..................................................................................12
Table 2. Configuration Jumper [J1D1].........................................................................15
Table 3. NIC LEDs.......................................................................................................16
Table 4. Keyboard Commands....................................................................................27
Table 5. BIOS Error Messages....................................................................................41
Table 6. Beep Codes...................................................................................................42
Table 7. BIOS Recovery Beep Codes.........................................................................42
Table 8. Product Certification Markings.......................................................................45

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