Intel® Server Board S1200BT

Service Guide
A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel® Identified Subassemblies/Products

Intel Order Number G16972-005

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Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions

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
Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit CD and/or at http://www.intel.com/support/
motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warnund Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor
Sie eine der Anweisungen ausführen. Beachten Sie hierzu auch die Sicherheitshinweise zu
Intel-Serverplatinen und Servergehäusen auf der Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit CD
oder unter http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.

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 Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit CD ou bien rendez-
vous sur le site http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.

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 Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit CD y/o en http://www.intel.com/
support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.

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Warnings
Heed safety instructions: 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. You must adhere to the assembly instructions in this guide to ensure and
maintain compliance with existing product certifications and approvals. Use only the
described, regulated components specified in this guide. Use of other products/
components will void the UL listing and other regulatory approvals of the product and
will most likely result in noncompliance with product regulations in the region(s) in which
the product is sold.

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 happen.

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.

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 pins on the board.

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Preface

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel® Server Board S1200BT.

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 Title of document. For the latest version of this manual, see: http://www.intel.com/
support/motherboards/server.

Manual Organization
Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Intel® Server Board S1200BTL,
S1200BTLRM and S1200BTS. 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 using the utilities shipped with the board or that may be
required to update the system. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS Setup
screens, perform a BIOS update, and 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 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, control panel board, and battery, among other components.

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 Intel® Server Chassis P4304XXSFCN and
P4304XXSHCN.

You may need or want to purchase one or more of the following accessory items for
your server.

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 Processor, memory DIMMs, hard drive, floppy drive, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive,
RAID controller, operating system.

For information about which accessories, memory, processors, and third-party hardware
were tested and can be used with your board, and for ordering information for Intel
products, see: http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server.

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, use the following resources. These files are available
at: http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server.

Unless otherwise indicated in the following table, once on this Web page, type the
document or software name in the search field at the left side of the screen and select the
option to search S1200BT.

Table 1. Additional Information and Software

For this information or

Use this Document or Software
software

For in-depth technical Intel® Server Board S1200BT Technical Product Specification
information about this
product, including BIOS
settings and chipset
information

If you just received this Intel® Server Board S1200BT Quick Start User's Guide in the
product and need to product box
install it

Accessories or other Intel Spares/Parts List & Configuration Guide

server products

Hardware (peripheral For the Tested Hardware Operating Systems List, you can go to the
boards, adapter cards, Intel® Server Configurator Tool:
and so forth) and
operating systems that http://serverconfigurator.intel.com/default.aspx
were tested with this
product

Chassis that were tested Reference Chassis List

with this product

Processors that were Supported Processors

tested with this product

DIMMs that were tested Tested Memory List

with this product

To make sure your Power Budget Tool

system falls within the
allowed power budget

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 Table 1. Additional Information and Software

For this information or

Use this Document or Software
software

For software to manage Intel Server Management Software

your Intel® server

For drivers • Driver (for an extensive list of available drivers)

• Operating System Driver (for operating system drivers)

For firmware and BIOS Please go to mainpage on for “S1200BT”. It is under the Software
updates, or for BIOS and Drivers section for the most current BIOS, FRU/SDR, BMC,
recovery drivers and utilites

For diagnostics test Diagnostics

software

See also the Intel® Server Deployment Toolkit CD that came with your server board.

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Table of Contents

Safety Information ..................................................................................................... iii

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................ iii
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise ............................................................................................... iii
Consignes de sécurité .......................................................................................................... iii
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes ............................................................................... iii
Warnings ................................................................................................................................ v
Preface ....................................................................................................................... vii
About this Manual ................................................................................................................ vii
Manual Organization ............................................................................................................ vii
Product Accessories ............................................................................................................ vii
Additional Information and Software ....................................................................................viii
Chapter 1: Server Board Features ............................................................................ 1
Connector and Header Locations .......................................................................................... 6
Configuration Jumpers .........................................................................................................10
Back Panel Connectors .......................................................................................................12
RAID Support .......................................................................................................................13
Hardware Requirements ......................................................................................................13
Processor ....................................................................................................................13
Memory ........................................................................................................................14
Power Supply ..............................................................................................................15
Optional Hardware ...............................................................................................................15
Intel® ROC Module ......................................................................................................15
Intel® SAS RAID Module .............................................................................................16
Chapter 2: Server Utilities ........................................................................................ 19
Using the BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................................................19
Starting Setup ..............................................................................................................19
Setup Navigation Keyboard Commands .....................................................................19
BIOS Setup Utility Screens ..........................................................................................21
Upgrading the BIOS .............................................................................................................63
Preparing for the Upgrade ...........................................................................................63
Upgrading the BIOS ....................................................................................................64
Recovering the BIOS ...................................................................................................64
Recovering the BIOS ...........................................................................................................66
Clearing the Password .........................................................................................................67
Chapter 3: Hardware Installations and Upgrades ................................................. 71
Before You Begin .................................................................................................................71
Tools and Supplies Needed ........................................................................................71

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 Installing and Removing Memory ........................................................................................ 71
Installing DIMMs .......................................................................................................... 71
Removing DIMMs ........................................................................................................ 72
Installing the Processor ............................................................................................... 73
Installing the Heatsink(s) ............................................................................................. 76
Removing a Processor ................................................................................................ 77
Installing a PCI Card ................................................................................................... 78
Replacing the Backup Battery ............................................................................................. 80
Appendix A: LED Decoder .......................................................................................83
Appendix B: Intel® Server Issue Report Form .......................................................89
Appendix C: Getting Help ........................................................................................95
Warranty Information ........................................................................................................... 95
Appendix D: Troubleshooting .................................................................................97
System Boot Quiet Time ..................................................................................................... 97
Resetting the System .......................................................................................................... 97
Problems following Initial System Installation ...................................................................... 98
First Steps Checklist ................................................................................................... 98
Hardware Diagnostic Testing .............................................................................................. 99
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights ....................................................... 99
Confirming Loading of the Operating System ............................................................. 99
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ........................................................................ 100
Power Light Does Not Light ...................................................................................... 100
No Characters Display on Screen ............................................................................. 101
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect ....................................................................... 101
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly .......................................................... 102
Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ............................................................................ 102
CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ............................ 102
Cannot Connect to a Server ...................................................................................... 103
Problems with Network ............................................................................................. 103
System Boots when Installing PCI Card ................................................................... 104
Problems with Newly Installed Application Software ................................................. 104
Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier ................................ 105
Devices are not Recognized under Device Manager (Microsoft Windows* Operating Sys-
tem) ............................................................................................................... 105
Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized ............................................................................. 105
Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected .................................................................. 106
LED Information ........................................................................................................ 106
BIOS POST Beep Codes .......................................................................................... 106

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List of Figures

Figure 1. Intel® Server Board S1200BTL/S1200BTLRM .......................................................... 1

Figure 2. Intel® Server Board S1200BTS Picture ..................................................................... 2
Figure 3. Connector and Component Location ......................................................................... 7
Figure 4. Intel® Server Board S1200BTS Layout...................................................................... 9
Figure 5. Jumper Blocks (J2G1, J1G1, J1H3, and J2J1) on S1200BTS................................. 11
Figure 6. Configuration Jumpers Location .............................................................................. 12
Figure 7. Back Panel Connectors............................................................................................ 12
Figure 8. Intel® SAS Entry RAID Module ................................................................................ 16
Figure 9. Main Screen ............................................................................................................. 24
Figure 10. Advanced Screen................................................................................................... 27
Figure 11. Processor Configuration Screen ............................................................................ 29
Figure 12. Memory Configuration Screen ............................................................................... 37
Figure 13. Mass Storage Controller Configuration Screen...................................................... 39
Figure 14. Serial Port Configuration Screen............................................................................ 42
Figure 15. USB Configuration Screen ..................................................................................... 42
Figure 16. PCI Configuration Screen ...................................................................................... 43
Figure 17. System Acoustic and Performance Configuration.................................................. 44
Figure 18. Security Screen...................................................................................................... 46
Figure 19. Server Management Screen (S1200BTL//S1200BTLRM) ..................................... 50
Figure 20. Server Management Screen (S1200BTS) ............................................................. 51
Figure 21. Console Redirection Screen .................................................................................. 51
Figure 22. System Information Screen (S1200BTL//S1200BTLRM)....................................... 52
Figure 23. System Information Screen (S1200BTS) ............................................................... 53
Figure 24. BMC LAN Configuration Screen (S1200BTL//S1200BTLRM) ............................... 54
Figure 25. Hardware Monitor Screen, Auto Fan Control (S1200BTS) .................................... 55
Figure 26. Hardware Monitor Screen, Manual Fan Control (S1200BTS)................................ 55
Figure 27. Realtime Teperature and Voltage Status Screen (S1200BTS).............................. 56
Figure 28. Boot Options Screen .............................................................................................. 57
Figure 29. Hard Disk Order Screen......................................................................................... 58
Figure 30. CDROM Order Screen ........................................................................................... 58
Figure 31. Floppy Order Screen.............................................................................................. 59
Figure 32. Network Device Order Screen ............................................................................... 59
Figure 33. BEV Device Order Screen ..................................................................................... 60
Figure 34. Add EFI Boot Option Screen.................................................................................. 60
Figure 35. Delete EFI Boot Option Screen.............................................................................. 61
Figure 36. Boot Manager Screen ............................................................................................ 61
Figure 37. Error Manager Screen............................................................................................ 62
Figure 38. System Event Log Screen (S1200BTS)................................................................. 62
Figure 39. Exit Screen............................................................................................................. 63
Figure 40. BIOS Recovery Jumper ......................................................................................... 66
Figure 41. Password Recovery Jumper .................................................................................. 67
Figure 42. CMOS Recovery Jumper ....................................................................................... 68

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Figure 43. BMC Force Update Jumper ................................................................................... 68
Figure 44. Installing Memory................................................................................................... 72
Figure 45. Lifting the Load Lever ............................................................................................ 74
Figure 46. Open the Load Plate.............................................................................................. 74
Figure 47. Remove the Socket Protective Cover.................................................................... 75
Figure 48. Remove the Processor Protective Cover............................................................... 75
Figure 49. Installing the Processor ......................................................................................... 75
Figure 50. Close the Load Plate and Socket Lever ................................................................ 76
Figure 51. 2U Reference Heatsink Assembly ......................................................................... 77
Figure 52. Removing the PCI Riser Assembly from the Server System................................. 78
Figure 53. Installing a PCI Card in a Riser Card..................................................................... 79
Figure 54. Replacing the Backup Battery ............................................................................... 81
Figure 55. Diagnostic LED Placement Diagram ..................................................................... 83

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List of Tables

Table 1. Additional Information and Software .........................................................................viii

Table 2. Server Board Features ................................................................................................3
Table 3. NIC LED Descriptions ................................................................................................13
Table 4. Memory Configuration Table. ....................................................................................14
Table 5. BIOS Setup: Keyboard Command Bar ......................................................................19
Table 6. POST Progress Code LED Example .........................................................................84
Table 7. Diagnostic LED POST Code Decoder .......................................................................84
Table 8. Resetting the System ................................................................................................97
Table 9. LED Information ......................................................................................................106
Table 10. POST Error Beep Codes .......................................................................................107

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1 Server Board Features

This chapter briefly describes the main features of the Intel® Server Board S1200BTL,
S1200BTLRM and S1200BTS. This chapter provides a photograph of the product, list of
the server board features, and diagrams showing the location of important components
and connections on the server board.

Figure 1. Intel® Server Board S1200BTL/S1200BTLRM

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 Figure 2. Intel® Server Board S1200BTS Picture

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 Table 2 summarizes the features of the server board.

Table 2. Server Board Features

Feature Description of S1200BTL/S1200BTLRM Description of S1200BTS

Processors Supports for one Intel® Xeon® E3- Supports for one Intel® Xeon® E3-1200
1200Processors or the 2nd Generation Intel® Processors or the 2nd Generation Intel®
Core™ i3 Processors in FC-LGA 1155 socket Core™ i3 Processors in FC-LGA 1155
package. socket package.
• 5 GT/s point-to-point DMI interface to • 5 GT/s point-to-point DMI interface to
PCH PCH
• LGA 1155 pin socket • LGA 1155 pin socket
Supports for Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 V2 Supports for Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 V2
processors or the 3rd Generation Intel® processors or the 3rd Generation Intel®
Core™ i3 processors in FC-LGA 1155 socket Core™ i3 processors in FC-LGA 1155
package. socket package.
• 5 GT/s point-to-point DMI interface to • 5 GT/s point-to-point DMI interface to
PCH PCH
• LGA 1155 pin socket • LGA 1155 pin socket

Memory Two memory channels with support for 1066/ Two memory channels with support for
1333 MHz (with Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 1066/1333 MHz (with Intel® Xeon® E3-
Processors or the 2nd Generation Intel® 1200 Processors or the 2nd Generation
Core™ i3 Processors) or 1333/1600 MHz Intel® Core™ i3 Processors) or 1333/
(with Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 V2 Processors or 1600 MHz (with Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 V2
the 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors or the 3rd Generation Intel®
Processors) ECC Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3. Core™ i3 Processors) ECC Unbuffered
(UDIMM) DDR3.
• Up to 2 UDIMMs per channel
• 32 GB max with x8 ECC UDIMM (2-Gb • Up to 2 UDIMMs per channel
DRAM) • 32 GB max with x8 ECC UDIMM (2-
• 64-bit wide channels Gb DRAM)
• DDR3 I/O Voltage of 1.5 V • 64-bit wide channels
• DDR3 I/O Voltage of 1.5 V

Chipset • Support for Intel® C204 Platform Support for Intel® C202 Platform
Controller Hub (PCH) chipset Controller Hub (PCH) chipset
• ServerEngines* LLC Pilot III BMC
controller (Integrated BMC)

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 Feature Description of S1200BTL/S1200BTLRM Description of S1200BTS

I/O External connections: External connections:

• DB-15 video connectors • DB-15 video connectors
• DB-9 serial Port A connector • DB-9 serial Port A connector
• Four ports on two USB/LAN combo • Four ports on two USB/LAN combo
connectors at rear of board connectors at rear of board
Internal connections: Internal connections:
• Two USB 2x5 pin headers, each • Two USB 2x5 pin headers, each
supporting two USB 2.0 ports supporting two USB 2.0 ports
• One 2x5 Serial Port B headers • One 2x5 Serial Port B headers
• One I/O Module Connector • Six 3Gb/s SATA ports
• Two 6Gb/s SATA ports and four 3Gb/s
SATA ports
• One SAS mezzanine slot supports for
optional SAS module
• Smart Module connector

Add-in PCI, PCI With Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 processors or the With Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 processors or
Express* Cards 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors: the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3
Processors:
• Slot1: One 5V PCI 32 bit/33 MHz
connector • Slot4: One 5V PCI 32 bit/33 MHz
• Slot3: One PCI Express* Gen2 x8 (x4 connector
throughput) connector • Slot5: One PCI Express* Gen2 x8 (x4
• Slot4: One PCI Express* Gen2 x8 (x4 throughput) connector
throughput) connector • Slot6: One PCI Express* Gen2 x8 (x8
• Slot5: One PCI Express* Gen2 x8 (x4 throughput) connector
throughput) connector • Slot7: One PCI Express* Gen2 x16
• Slot6: One PCI Express* Gen2 x16 (x8 (x8 throughput) connector
throughput) connector With Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 V2 processors
With Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 V2 processors or or the 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i3
the 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors:
Processors: • Slot4: One 5V PCI 32 bit/33 MHz
• Slot1: One 5V PCI 32 bit/33 MHz connector
connector • Slot5: One PCI Express* Gen2 x8 (x4
• Slot3: One PCI Express* Gen2 x8 (x4 throughput) connector
throughput) Gen2 connector • Slot6: One PCI Express* Gen3 x8 (x8
• Slot4: One PCI Express* Gen3 x8 (x4 throughput) connector
throughput) connector • Slot7: One PCI Express* Gen3 x16
• Slot5: One PCI Express* Gen3 x8 (x4 (x8 throughput) connector
throughput) connector

System Fan Five 4-pin fan headers supporting four system Four 4-pin fan headers supporting four
Support fans and one processor system fans and one processor

Video Onboard ServerEngines* LLC Pilot III BMC Silicon Motion SM712GX04LF02-BA
Controller

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 Feature Description of S1200BTL/S1200BTLRM Description of S1200BTS

On-board Hard Support for six Serial ATA II hard drives Support for six Serial ATA II hard drives
Drive through six onboard SATA II connectors with through six onboard SATA II connectors
SW RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. with SW RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10.
• Up to four SAS hard drives through option Six 3Gb/s SATA ports
Intel® SAS Entry RAID Module card
• Two 6Gb/s SATA ports and four 3Gb/s
SATA ports

RAID Support • Intel® Embedded Server RAID • Intel® Embedded Server RAID
Technology II through onboard SATA Technology II through onboard SATA
connectors provides SATA RAID 0, 1, and connectors provides SATA RAID 0, 1,
10 and optional RAID 5 support provided and 10 and optional RAID 5 support
by the Intel® RAID Activation Key provided by the Intel® RAID
AXXRAKSW5 Activation Key AXXRAKSW5
• Intel® Rapid Storage RAID through • Intel® Rapid Storage RAID through
onboard SATA connectors provides SATA onboard SATA connectors provides
RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
• One optional internal SAS module
connector which supports
AXXRMS2AF040, AXXRMS2LL040, and
AXX4SASMOD
• Optional Intel® Integrated RAID module
support on all PCI-e slots which supports
RMT3PB080, RMS25PB080,
RMS25PB040, RMS25KB080, and
RMS25KB040"
• Only supported in S1200BTLRM SKU.

LAN One Gigabit Ethernet device 82574L connect One Gigabit Ethernet device 82574L
to PCI-E x1 interfaces on the PCH connect to PCI-E x 1 interfaces on
the PCH
One Gigabit Ethernet PHY 82579 connected
to PCH through PCI-E x 1 interface One Gigabit Ethernet PHY 82579
connected to PCH through PCI-E x 1
interface

Server Onboard LLC Pilot III Controller (Integrated —

Management BMC)
• Integrated Baseboard Management
Controller (Integrated BMC), IPMI 2.0
compliant
• Integrated 2D video controller on
PCI-E x 1
Optional Intel® Remote Management Module
4 (RMM4) lite and optional dedicated
NIC module

Security TPM module connector TPM module connector

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Connector and Header Locations

A B C D E FG H I J

L
AA M
N

BB

CC O
DD

EE P

FF

GG
Q

HH

Z YX W V U T S R

AF003509

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 A. Slot 1, 32 Mbit/33 MHz PCI R. System FAN2 and System FAN3
Connector

B. TPM S. CPU Connector

C. Slot 3/4, PCI Express* Gen2 x4 (x8 T. CPU Fan Connector

connector)

D. Slot 5, PCI Express* Gen2 x4 (x8 U. USB connector for smart module
connector)

E. Slot 6, PCI Express* Gen2 x8 (x16 V. SAS Module Connector

connector) V SAS Module connector

F. Chassis Intrusion W. IPMB

G. SATA_KEY X. SYS_FAN_1

H. Two Ethernet and Dual USB COMBO Y. HSBP

I. Video Port Z. SATA_SGPIO

J. External Serial port AA. Internal Serial Connector

K. RMM4 Lite Connector BB. Front Panel Connector

L. CPU Power Connector CC. HDD LED

M. SYS_FAN_4 DD. Internal USB Connector

N. RMM4 Dedicated NIC connector EE. CMOS Battery

O. Four DIMM Slots FF. Four 3Gb/s SATA ports

P. P/S AUX GG. Two 6Gb/s SATA ports

Q. MAIN POWER HH. Smart Module

Figure 3. Connector and Component Location

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 A. Slot 4, 32 Mbit/33 MHz PCI N. SYS FAN 1

B. Slot 5/6, PCI Express* Gen2 x4 (x8 O. CPU connector

connector)

C. SATA_KEY P. CPU Fan connector

D. Slot 7, PCI Express* Gen2 x8 (x16 Q. Chassis Intrusion

connector)

E. Ethernet and Dual USB COMBO R. SATA_SGPIO

F. Ethernet and Dual USB COMBO S. SYS_FAN_3

G. Video port T. Six 3Gb/s SATA ports

H. External Serial port U. Low profile USB connector

I. CPU Power connector V. Internal USB

J. SYS_FAN_2 W. CMOS battery

K. DIMM slots X. Front Panel

L. MAIN power connector Y. HDD LED

M. TPM connector

Figure 4. Intel® Server Board S1200BTS Layout

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Configuration Jumpers

Jumper Name Pins What happens at system reset…

J1H3: Protected RTC 1-2 These pins should have a jumper in place for normal system
(CMOS clear) operation. (Default)

2-3 If these pins are jumpered with AC power plugged, the CMOS
settings are cleared within five seconds. These pins should not be
jumpered for normal operation.

J1J2: ME Force Update 1-2 ME Firmware Force Update Mode – Disabled (Default)

2-3 ME Firmware Force Update Mode – Enabled

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 Jumper Name Pins What happens at system reset…

J1G1: Password Clear 1-2 These pins should have a jumper in place for normal system
operation. (Default)

2-3 If these pins are jumpered, administrator and user passwords are
cleared within 5-10 seconds after the system is powered on. These
pins should not be jumpered for normal operation.

J2G1: BIOS Recovery 1-2 These pins should have a jumper in place for normal system
operation. (Default)

2-3 Given that the main system BIOS will not boot with these pins
jumpered, system can only boot from EFI-bootable recovery media
with the recovery BIOS image.

Figure 5. Jumper Blocks (J2G1, J1G1, J1H3, and J2J1) on S1200BTS

Jumper Name Pins What happens at system reset…

J4A2: BMC Force Update 1-2 BMC Firmware Force Update Mode - Disabled (Default)

2-3 BMC Firmware Force Update Mode - Enabled

J1F1: Password Clear 1-2 These pins should have a jumper in place for normal system
operation. (Default)

2-3 If these pins are jumpered, administrator and user passwords will be
cleared on the next reset.
Note: These pins should not be jumpered for normal operation.

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 Jumper Name Pins What happens at system reset…

J1E2: Protected RTC 1-2 These pins should have a jumper in place for normal system
(CMOS clear) operation. (Default)

2-3 If these pins are jumpered, the CMOS settings are cleared on the
next reset.
Note: These pins should not be jumpered for normal operation.

J1F3: BIOS Recovery 1-2 These pins should have a jumper in place for normal system
operation.(Default)

2-3 The main system BIOS will not boot with these pins jumpered.
Note: The system will boot from EFI-bootable recovery media with a
recovery BIOS image.

J1F2: ME Force 1-2 These pins should have a jumper in place for normal system
Recovery operation. (Default)

2-3 ME force update model

Figure 6. Configuration Jumpers Location

Back Panel Connectors

A. Serial Port A C. NIC Port 1 (1 Gb) and Dual USB Port

Connector

B. Video D. NIC Port 2 (1 Gb) and Dual USB Port

Connector

Figure 7. Back Panel Connectors

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 The NIC LEDs at the right and left of each NIC provide the following information:

Table 3. NIC LED Descriptions

LED Color Condition Description

LAN 1-2 Green On LAN link/no access

Green Blink LAN access

Off Idle

RAID Support
The Intel® Server Board S1200BTL, S1200BTLRM and S1200BTS provide two
embedded SATA controllers:
• Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology II
• Intel® Rapid Storage RAID technology
The Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology II provides RAID modes 0,1, 10, and 5
(with SW RAID key). The Intel® Rapid Storage RAID technology provides RAID modes
0, 1, 10, and 5.

The Intel® Server Board S1200BTL/S1200BTLRM provide two 6Gb/s SATA ports and
four 3Gb/s SATA ports.

The Intel® Server Board S1200BTS provides six 3Gb/s SATA ports.

For information on how to configure RAID, refer to the RAID Software User’s Guide at:
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server.

Hardware Requirements
To avoid integration difficulties and possible board damage, your system must meet the
following requirements outlined. For a list of qualified components, see the links under
“Additional Information and Software”.

Processor
The Intel® Server Board S1200BT supports the Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Processors or the
2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors in FC-LGA 1155 socket package with 5GT/s
point-to-point DMI interface to PCH and LGA 1155 pin socket.

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 Except for these two processors, the Intel® Server Board S1200BT also supports the
Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 V2 Processors or the 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors in
FC-LGA 1155 socket package with 5GT/s point-to-point DMI interface to PCH and LGA
1155 pin socket. For a complete list of supported processors, see the links under
“Additional Information and Software”.

Memory
The Intel® Server Board S1200BT supports a DDR3-based ECC UDIMM memory
subsystem and up to two DIMM sockets per channel.

See the following figure for channel slot configuration. The minimal memory population
is one DIMM in memory slot DIMM_A1. For a complete list of supported memory, see
the links under “Additional Information and Software”

Table 4. Memory Configuration Table.

Configuration DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

1 DIMM Single A1 only Single

Channel Channel

1 DIMM Single B1 only Single

Channel Channel

2 DIMMs Single A1 Single Channel A2 Single Channel

Channel

2 DIMMs Single B1 Single Channel B2 Single Channel

Channel

2 DIMMs Dual A1 Dual Channel B1 Dual Channel

Channel Symmetric Symmetric
Symmetric

3 DIMMs Intel® A1 Dual Channel A2 Dual Channel B1 Dual Channel

Flex Memory Symmetric Symmetric Symmetric

3 DIMMs Intel® A1 Dual Channel B1 Dual Channel B2 Dual Channel

Flex Memory Symmetric Symmetric Symmetric

4 DIMMs Dual A1 Dual Channel A2 Dual Channel B1 Dual Channel B2 Dual Channel
Channel Symmetric Symmetric Symmetric Symmetric
Symmetric

The Independent Channel Mode is the default Maximum Performance Mode preferred for
Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 Series based platforms. All two channels may be
populated in any order and have no matching requirements. All channels must run at the
same interface frequency, but individual channels may run at different DIMM timings
(RAS latency, CAS latency, and so on).

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Power Supply
A minimum of 350 W is required. Your supply must provide a minimum of 3 A of 5-V
standby current or the board will not boot.

Optional Hardware
Intel® ROC Module
The Intel® Server Board S1200BTLRM provides the support of an optional Intel RAID
Module. Five modules are supported in this platform: RMT3PB080, RMS25PB080,
RMS25PB040, RMS25KB080 and RMS25KB040.

The optional Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMT3PB080 is an intelligent custom board-
to-board PCI Express* 2.0 compliant interface RAID adapter with an integrated LSI*
SAS2208 ROC, providing both a SATA controller and RAID on Chip. With eight internal
ports supporting 6Gb/s SATA data transfers, and provides RAID 0,1,10,5,6,50,60. RAID
Premium Feature Key is supported.

The optional Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS25PB080 is an intelligent custom

board-to-board PCI Express* 3.0 compliant interface RAID adapter with an integrated
LSI* SAS2208 ROC, providing both a SAS controller and RAID on Chip. With eight
internal ports supporting 6Gb/s SAS/SATA data transfers, and provides RAID
0,1,10,5,6,50,60. RAID Premium Feature Key is supported.

The optional Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS25PB040 is an intelligent custom

board-to-board PCI Express* 3.0 compliant interface RAID adapter with an integrated
LSI* SAS2208 ROC, providing both a SAS controller and RAID on Chip. With four
internal ports supporting 6Gb/s SAS/SATA data transfers, and provides RAID
0,1,10,5,6,50,60. RAID Premium Feature Key is supported.

The optional Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS25KB080 is an intelligent custom

board-to-board PCI Express* 3.0 compliant interface RAID adapter with an integrated
LSI* SAS2308 Processor Chip, providing both a SAS controller and RAID on Chip. With
eight internal ports supporting 6Gb/s SAS/SATA data transfers, and provides RAID
0,1,10,1E.

The optional Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS25KB040 is an intelligent custom

board-to-board PCI Express* 3.0 compliant interface RAID adapter with an integrated
LSI* SAS2308 Processor Chip, providing both a SAS controller and RAID on Chip. With
four internal ports supporting 6Gb/s SAS/SATA data transfers, and provides RAID 0, 1,
10, and 1E.

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Intel® SAS RAID Module
The Intel® Server Board S1200BTL/S1200BTLRM provide a SAS Mezzanine slot
(J2H1) for the installation of an optional Intel® SAS RAID Module. Once the optional
Intel® SAS Entry RAID Module is detected, the x4 PCI Express* links from the chipset to
the SAS Mezzanine slot. Three modules are supported in this platform:
AXXRMS2AF040, AXXRMS2LL040, and AXX4SASMOD.

The optional Intel® Integrated RAID Module AXXRMS2AF040 is an intelligent custom

board-to-board PCI Express* 2.0 compliant interface RAID adapter with an integrated
LSI* LSISAS2008 Processor Chip, providing both a SAS controller and RAID engine.
With four independent ports supporting 6 Gbps and 3 Gbps SAS data transfers using four
individual SAS/SATA connectors.

The optional Intel® RAID Module AXXRMS2LL040 is an intelligent custom board-to-

board PCI Express* 2.0 compliant interface RAID adapters with an integrated LSI*
LSISAS2008 Processor Chip, providing both a SAS controller and RAID engine. With
four independent ports supporting 6-Gbps and 3 Gbps SAS data transfers using four
individual SAS/SATA connectors, The Intel® RAID Module AXXRMS2LL040 provides
reliable and fault-tolerant disk subsystem management based on the Intel® Entry
Hardware RAID (IR) Stack.

The optional Intel® SAS Entry RAID Module AXX4SASMOD provides four SAS
connectors that support up to four hard drives with a non-expander backplane or up to
eight hard drives with an expander backplane.4 ports full featured SAS/SATA hardware
RAID through optional Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR
(AXXROMBSASMR), provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and striping capability for spans
10, 50, 60.

Figure 8. Intel® SAS Entry RAID Module

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Intel® Remote Management Module 4
Intel® Server Board S1200BTL/S1200BTLRM support Intel® Remote Management
Module 4 solution. For the detail installation and configuration, please go to
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server to get the detail information.

IT/IR RAID Mode

Supports entry hardware RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID10/10E and native SAS pass
through mode.

When Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology II is enabled with the SAS Module
AXX4SASMOD, enclosure management is provided through the SAS_SGPIO or SES
connector on the SAS Module AXX4SASMOD when a cable is attached between this
connector and the backplane or I2C interface.

Note: For help with navigating the BIOS Setup utility, refer to the Intel® Server Board S1200BT
Technical Product Specification.

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TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
For the detail Intel® TPM module, please refer to TPM Module User Guide.

On-Board chip: ST19NP18

• Embedded TPM 1.2 firmware
• 33-MHz Low Pin Count (LPC) interface V1.1
• Compliant with TCG PC client specific TPM
• Implementation Specification (TIS) V1.2

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2 Server Utilities

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

This section describes the BIOS Setup Utility options, which is used to change server
configuration defaults. You can run BIOS Setup with or without an operating system
being present. See “Additional Information and Software” for a link to the Technical
Product Specification where you will find details about specific BIOS setup screens.

Starting Setup
To enter the BIOS Setup using a keyboard (or emulated keyboard); press the <F2>
function key during boot time when the OEM or Intel® logo is displayed. The following
message is displayed on the diagnostics screen and under the Quiet Boot logo screen:

Press <F2> to enter setup

When the Setup Utility is entered, the Main screen is displayed. However, serious errors
cause the system to display the Error Manager screen instead of the Main screen.

Setup Navigation Keyboard Commands

The bottom right portion of the Setup screen provides a list of commands that are used to
navigate through the Setup utility. These commands are displayed at all times.

Each Setup menu page contains a number of features. Each feature is associated with a
value field, except those used for informative purposes. Each value field contains
configurable parameters. Depending on the security option chosen and in effect by the
password, a menu feature’s value may or may not be changed. If a value cannot be
changed, its field is made inaccessible and appears grayed out.

Table 5. BIOS Setup: Keyboard Command Bar

Key Option Description

<Enter> Execute Command The <Enter> key is used to activate submenus when the
selected feature is a submenu, or to display a pick list if a
selected option has a value field, or to select a subfield for
multi-valued features like time and date. If a pick list is
displayed, the <Enter> key selects the currently
highlighted item, undoes the pick list, and returns the
focus to the parent menu.

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 Key Option Description

<Esc> Exit The <Esc> key provides a mechanism for backing out of
any field. When the <Esc> key is pressed while editing any
field or selecting features of a menu, the parent menu is
re-entered.
When the <Esc> key is pressed in any submenu, the
parent menu is re-entered. When the <Esc> key is
pressed in any major menu, the exit confirmation window
is displayed and the user is asked whether changes can
be discarded. If "No" is selected and the <Enter> key is
pressed, or if the <Esc> key is pressed, the user is
returned to where they were before <Esc> was pressed,
without affecting any existing settings. If "Yes" is selected
and the <Enter> key is pressed, the setup is exited and
the BIOS returns to the main System Options Menu
screen.

K Select Item The up arrow is used to select the previous value in a pick
list, or the previous option in a menu item's option list. The
selected item must then be activated by pressing the
<Enter> key.

K Select Item The down arrow is used to select the next value in a menu
item's option list, or a value field's pick list. The selected
item must then be activated by pressing the <Enter> key.

<–> Select Menu The left and right arrow keys are used to move between
the major menu pages. The keys have no effect if a sub-
menu or pick list is displayed.

<Tab> Select Field The <Tab> key is used to move between fields. For
example, <Tab> can be used to move from hours to
minutes in the time item in the main menu.

_ Change Value The minus key on the keypad is used to change the value
of the current item to the previous value. This key scrolls
through the values in the associated pick list without
displaying the full list.

+ Change Value The plus key on the keypad is used to change the value of
the current menu item to the next value. This key scrolls
through the values in the associated pick list without
displaying the full list. On 106-key Japanese keyboards,
the plus key has a different scan code than the plus key on
the other keyboards, but will have the same effect.

<F9> Setup Defaults Pressing the <F9> key causes the following to display:
Load Optimized Defaults?
Yes No
If "Yes" is highlighted and <Enter> is pressed, all Setup
fields are set to their default values. If "No" is highlighted
and <Enter> is pressed, or if the <Esc> key is pressed, the
user is returned to where they were before <F9> was
pressed without affecting any existing field values.

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 Key Option Description

<F10> Save and Exit Pressing the <F10> key causes the following message to
display:
Save configuration and reset?
Yes No
If "Yes" is highlighted and <Enter> is pressed, all changes
are saved and the Setup is exited. If "No" is highlighted
and <Enter> is pressed, or the <Esc> key is pressed, the
user is returned to where they were before <F10> was
pressed without affecting any existing values.

Setup Screen Menu Selection Bar

The Setup Screen Menu selection bar is located at the top of the BIOS Setup Utility
screen. It displays tabs showing the major screen selections available to the user. By using
the left and right arrow keys, the user can select the listed screens. Some screen selections
are out of the visible menu space, and become available by scrolling to the left or right of
the current selections displayed.

BIOS Setup Utility Screens

The following sections describe the screens available in the BIOS Setup utility for the
configuration of the server platform.

For each of these screens, there is an image of the screen with a list of Field Descriptions
which describe the contents of each item on the screen. Each item on the screen is
hyperlinked to the relevant Field Description. Each Field Description is hyperlinked back
to the screen image.

These lists follow the following guidelines:

• The text heading for each Field Description is the actual text as displayed on the
BIOS Setup screen. This screen text is a hyperlink to it’s corresponding Field
Description.
• The text shown in the Option Values and Help Text entries in each Field Description
are the actual text and values are displayed on the BIOS Setup screens.
• In the Option Values entries, the text for default values is shown with an underline.
These values do not appear underline on the BIOS Setup screen. The underlined text
in this document is to serve as a reference to which value is the default value.
• The Help Text entry is the actual text which appears on the screen to accompany the
item when the item is the one in focus (active on the screen).
• The Comments entry provides additional information where it may be helpful. This
information does not appear on the BIOS Setup screens.
• Information enclosed in angular brackets (< >) in the screen shots identifies text that
can vary, depending on the option(s) installed. For example, <Amount of memory
installed> is replaced by the actual value for “Total Memory”.

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 • Information enclosed in square brackets ([ ]) in the tables identifies areas where the
user must type in text instead of selecting from a provided option.
• Whenever information is changed (except Date and Time), the systems requires a
save and reboot to take place in order for the changes to take effect. Alternatively,
pressing <ESC> discards the changes and resumes POST to continue to boot the
system according to the boot order set from the last boot.

Map of Screens and Functionality

There are a number of screens in the entire Setup collection. They are organized into
major categories. Each category has a hierarchy beginning with a top-level screen from
which lower-level screens may be selected. Each top-level screen appears as a tab,
arranged across the top of the Setup screen image of all top-level screens.

There are more categories than will fit across the top of the screen, so at any given time
there will be some categories which will not appear until the user has scrolled across the
tabs which are present.

The categories and the screens included in each category are listed below, with links to
each of the screens named.

Categories (Top Tabs) 2nd Level Screens 3rd Level Screens

Main Screen (Tab)

Advanced Screen (Tab)

ª Processor Configuration

ª Memory Configuration

ª Mass Storage Controller Configuration

ª Serial Port Configuration

ª USB Configuration

ª PCI Configuration

ª System Acoustic and Performance

Configuration

Security Screen (Tab)

Server Management Screen (Tab)

ª Console Redirection

ª System Information

ª[With BMC Only] BMC LAN Configuration

ª [Non-BMC Only] Hardware Monitor

ª[Non-BMC Only] Realtime Temperature

and Voltage Status

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 Categories (Top Tabs) 2nd Level Screens 3rd Level Screens

Boot Options Screen (Tab)

ª Hard Disk Order

ª CDROM Order

ª Floppy Order

ª Network Device Order

ª BEV Device Order

ª Add EFI Boot Option

ª Delete EFI Boot Option

Boot Manager Screen (Tab)

Error Manager Screen (Tab)

System Event Log Screen (Tab)

[Non-BMC Only]

Exit Screen (Tab)

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Main Screen (Tab)
The Main Screen is the first screen that appears when the BIOS Setup configuration
utility is entered, unless an error has occurred. If an error has occurred, the Error
Manager screen appears instead.

Figure 9. Main Screen

Screen Field Descriptions:

1. Logged in as:

Option Values: <Administrator/User>

Help Text: <None>

Comments:Information only. Displays password level that setup is running in:

Administrator or User. With no passwords set, Administrator is the default mode.
2. Platform ID

Option Values: < Platform ID>

Help Text: <None>

Comments:Information only. Displays the Platform ID for the board on which the BIOS is
executing POST.
3. BIOS Version

Option Values: <Current BIOS version ID>

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 Help Text:<None>

Comments:Information only. The version information displayed is taken from the BIOS
ID String, with the timestamp segment dropped off. The segments displayed are:
Platform:Identifies whether this is a Bromolow or Romley platform BIOS
86B:Identifies this BIOS as being an EPSD Intel® Server BIOS
xx: Major Revision level of the BIOS
yy: Release Revision level for this BIOS
zzzz: Release Number for this BIOS
4. Build Date

Option Values: <Date and time when the currently installed BIOS was created (built)>

Help Text: <None>

Comments:Information only. The time and date displayed are taken from the timestamp
segment of the BIOS ID String.
5. Total Memory

Option Values: <Amount of memory installed in the system>

Help Text: <None>

Comments:Information only. Displays the total physical memory installed in the system,
in MB or GB. The term physical memory indicates the total memory discovered in the
form of installed DDR3 DIMMs.
6. Quiet Boot

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

[Enabled] – Display the logo screen during POST.

[Disabled] – Display the diagnostic screen during POST.

7. POST Error Pause

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

[Enabled] – Go to the Error Manager for critical POST errors.

[Disabled] – Attempt to boot and do not go to the Error Manager for critical POST errors.

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 Comments:If enabled, the POST Error Pause option takes the system to the error manager
to review the errors when major errors occur. Minor and fatal error displays are not
affected by this setting.
8. System Date

Option Values: <System Date initially displays the current system calendar date, including
the day of the week>

Help Text:

System Date has configurable fields for the current Month, Day, and Year.

The year must be between 2005 and 2099.

Use [Enter] or [Tab] key to select the next field.

Use [+] or [-] key to modify the selected field.

Comments:This field will initially display the current system day of week and date. It may
be edited to change the system date.
9. System Time

Option Values: <System Time initially displays the current system time of day, in 24-hour
format>

Help Text:

System Time has configurable fields for Hours, Minutes, and Seconds.

Hours are in 24-hour format.

Use the [Enter] or [Tab] key to select the next field.

Use the [+] or [-] key to modify the selected field.

Comments: This field will initially display the current system time (24 hour time). It may
be edited to change the system time.

Advanced Screen (Tab)

The Advanced screen provides an access point to configure several groups of options. On
this screen, the user can select the option group to be configured. Configuration actions
are performed on the selected screen, and not directly on the Advanced screen.

To access this screen from the Main screen or other top-level Tab screen, press the right
or left arrow keys to traverse the tabs at the top of the Setup screen until the Advanced
screen is selected.

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 Figure 10. Advanced Screen

Screen Field Descriptions:

1. Processor Configuration

Option Values: <None>

Help Text: View/Configure processor information and settings.

Comments:Selection only. Position to this line and press the <Enter> key to go to the
Processor Configuration group of configuration settings.
2. Memory Configuration

Option Values: <None>

Help Text:

View/Configure memory information and settings.

Comments:Selection only. Position to this line and press the <Enter> key to go to the
Memory Configuration group of configuration settings.
3. Mass Storage Controller Configuration

Option Values: <None>

Help Text:

View/Configure mass storage controller information and settings.

Comments:Selection only. Position to this line and press the <Enter> key to go to the
Mass Storage Controller Configuration group of configuration settings.
4. Serial Port Configuration

Option Values: <None>

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 Help Text:

View/Configure serial port information and settings.

Comments:Selection only. Position to this line and press the <Enter> key to go to the
Serial Port Configuration group of configuration settings.
5. USB Configuration

Option Values: <None>

Help Text:

View/Configure USB information and settings.

Comments:Selection only. Position to this line and press the <Enter> key to go to the USB
Configuration group of configuration settings.
6. PCI Configuration

Option Values: <None>

Help Text:

View/Configure PCI information and settings.

Comments:Selection only. Position to this line and press the <Enter> key to go to the PCI
Configuration group of configuration settings.
7. System Acoustic and Performance Configuration

Option Values: <None>

Help Text:

View/Configure system acoustic and performance information and settings.

Comments:Selection only. Position to this line and press the <Enter> key to go to the
System Acoustic and Performance Configuration group of configuration settings.
8. Hardware Monitor

Help Text:

The Hardware Monitor screen allows the user to configure Fan Speed Control and to view
displays of temperature and voltage status.

This screen is present only for boards without a BMC. There are two screen layouts,
depending on whether Auto or Manual Fan Control is selected on the screen. “Auto” Fan
Control is intended to support standard EPSD chassis options. “Manual” Fan Control is
intended to support third-party chassis installations.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Server Management > Hardware
Monitor. To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Server
Management screen, then select the desired screen.

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Processor Configuration
The Processor Configuration screen displays the processor identification and microcode
level, core frequency, cache sizes, Intel® QuickPath Interconnect information for all
processors currently installed. It also allows the user to enable or disable a number of
processor options.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced > Processor Configuration.
To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Advanced screen, then
select the desired screen.

Figure 11. Processor Configuration Screen

Screen Field Descriptions:

1. Processor ID

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 Option Values:<CPUID>

Help Text:<None>

Comments:Information only. Displays the Processor Signature value (from the CPUID
instruction) identifying the type of processor and the stepping Processor Frequency

Option Values:<Current Processor Operating Frequency>

Help Text:<None>

Comments:Information only. Displays current operating frequency of the processor.

2. Microcode Revision

Option Values:<Microcode Revision Number>

Help Text:<None>

Comments:Information only. Displays Revision Level of the currently loaded processor

microcode.
3. L1 Cache RAM

Option Values:<L1 cache size>

Help Text:<None>

Comments:Information only. Displays size in KB of the processor L1 Cache. Since L1

cache is not shared between cores, this is shown as the amount of L1 cache per core. There
are two types of L1 cache for the SandyBridge processor family, this amount is the total of
L1 Instruction Cache plus L1Data Cache for each core.
4. L2 Cache RAM

Option Values:<L2 cache size>

Help Text:<None>

Comments:Information only. Displays size in KB of the processor L2 Cache. Since L2

cache is not shared between cores, this is shown as the amount of L2 cache per core.
5. L3 Cache RAM

Option Values:<L3 cache size>

Help Text:<None>

Comments:Information only. Displays size in MB of the processor L3 Cache. Since L3

cache is shared between all cores in a processor package, this is shown as the total amount
of L3 cache per processor package. S1200BT boards have a single processor display.
Romley boards have “N/A” for the second processor if not installed.

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 6. Processor Version

Option Values:<ID string from processor>

Help Text:<None>

Comments:Information only. Displays Brand ID string read from processor with CPUID
instruction.
7. CPU Core Ratio Settings

Option Values: 0-63, default is 63

Help Text:

This value must between Max Efficiency Ratio (LFM) and Maximum non-turbo ratio set
by Hardware (HFM).

Comments: This option is only visible if Show CPU Core Ratio is Enabled.
8. Show CPU Core Ratio

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

Enable/Disable CPU Core Ratio Settings

Comments: If this option is enabled, the CPU core ratio will be limited to the value in the
CPU Core Ratio Settings.
9. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology allows the processor to automatically increase its
frequency if it is running below power, temperature, and current specifications.

Comments:This option is only visible if all processors installed in the system support
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. In order for this option to be available, Enhanced Intel®
SpeedStep® Technology must be Enabled.
10. Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Tech

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

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 Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology allows the system to dynamically adjust
processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average power
consumption and decreased average heat production.

Contact your OS vendor regarding OS support of this feature.

Comments:When Disabled, the processor setting reverts to running at Max TDP Core
Frequency (rated frequency).

This option is only visible if all processors installed in the system support Enhanced
Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. In order for the Intel® Turbo Boost option to be available,
Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology must be Enabled.
11. Turbo Boost Performance/Watt Mode

Option Values: Power Optimized

Traditional

Help Text:

When Power Optimized is selected, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology engages after
performance state P0 is sustained for more than two seconds. When Traditional is
selected, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology is engaged even for P0 requests less than
two seconds.

Comments:Turbo Boost Power Optimization is not available on all processors, and is

available only when Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep®
Technology are Enabled.
12. Processor C3

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

Enable/Disable Processor C3 (ACPI C2/C3) report to OS

Comments:This is normally Disabled, but can be Enabled for improved performance on

certain benchmarks and in certain situations.
13. Processor C6

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

Enable/Disable Processor C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS

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 Comments:This is normally Enabled but can be Disabled for improved performance on
certain benchmarks and in certain situations.
14. Intel® Hyper-Threading Tech

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology allows multithreaded software applications to

execute threads in parallel within each processor.

Contact your OS vendor regarding OS support of this feature.

Comments:This option is only visible if all processors installed in the system support
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.
15. Core Multi-Processing

Option Values: All

Help Text:

Enable 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or all cores of installed processor packages.

Comments:The number of cores that appear as selections and in the Help text depends on
the number of cores in the processors installed.
16. Execute Disable Bit

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

Execute Disable Bit can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks.

Contact your OS vendor regarding OS support of this feature.

Comments:This option is only visible if all processors installed in the system support the
Execute Disable Bit. The OS and applications installed must support this feature in order
for it to be enabled.
17. Intel® Virtualization Technology

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

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 Help Text:

Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and
applications in independent partitions.

Note: A change to this option requires the system to be powered off and then back on before the
setting takes effect.

Comments:This option is only visible if all processors installed in the system support
Intel® VT. The software configuration installed on the system must support this feature in
order for it to be enabled.
18. Intel® VT for Directed I/O

Option Values:Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

Enable/Disable Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel® VT-d).

Report the I/O device assignment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables.

Comments:This option is only visible if all processors installed in the system support
Intel® VT-d. The software configuration installed on the system must support this feature
in order for it to be enabled.
19. Interrupt Remapping

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

Enable/Disable Intel® VT-d Interrupt Remapping support.

Comments:This option only appears when Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed
I/O is Enabled.
20. ATS Support

Option Values:Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

Enable/Disable Intel® VT-d Address Translation Services (ATS) support.

Comments:This option only appears when Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed
I/O is Enabled. Appears only on Romley boards.
21. Pass-through DMA Support

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 Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

Enable/Disable Intel® VT-d Pass-through DMA support.

Comments:This option only appears when Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed
I/O is Enabled.
22. MLC Streamer

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

MLC Streamer is a speculative prefetch unit within the processor(s).

Note: Modifying this setting may affect performance.

Comments:MLC Streamer is normally Enabled for the best efficiency in L2 Cache and
Memory Channel use, but disabling it may improve performance for some processing
loads and on certain benchmarks. For more information.
23. MLC Spatial Prefetcher

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

[Enabled] – Fetches adjacent cache line (128 bytes) when required data is not currently in
cache.

[Disabled] - Only fetches cache line with data required by the processor (64 bytes).

Comments:MLC Spatial Prefetcher is normally Enabled, for best efficiency in L2 Cache

and Memory Channel use, but disabling it may improve performance for some processing
loads and on certain benchmarks. For more information
24. DCU Data Prefetcher

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

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 The next cache line will be prefetched into L1 data cache from L2 or system memory
during unused cycles if it sees that the processor core has accessed several bytes
sequentially in a cache line as data.

[Disabled] – Only fetches cache line with data required by the processor (64 bytes).

Comments: DCU Data Prefetcher is normally Enabled, for best efficiency in L1 Data
Cache and Memory Channel use, but disabling it may improve performance for some
processing loads and on certain benchmarks. For more information.
25. DCU Instruction Prefetcher

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

The next cache line will be prefetched into L1 instruction cache from L2 or system
memory during unused cycles if it sees that the processor core has accessed several bytes
sequentially in a cache line as data. [Disabled] – Only fetches cache line with data
required by the processor (64 bytes).

Comments:DCU Data Prefetcher is normally Enabled, for best efficiency in L1 I Cache

and Memory Channel use, but disabling it may improve performance for some processing
loads and on certain benchmarks. For more information.
26. Intel® (SMX) Safer Mode Extensions

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

When enabled, a SMX can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Safer
Mode Extensions.

Comments:Intel (SMX) Safer Mode Extensions is set of CPU instructions used by Intel
TXT software.

Memory Configuration
The Memory Configuration screen allows the user to view details about the DDR3
DIMMs that are installed as system memory.

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 To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced > Memory Configuration.
To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Advanced screen, then
select the desired screen.

Figure 12. Memory Configuration Screen

Screen Field Descriptions:

1. Total Memory

Option Values:<Total Physical Memory Installed in System>

Help Text:<None>

Comments:Information only. Displays the amount of memory available in the system in

the form of installed DDR3 DIMMs, in units of GB.
2. Effective Memory

Option Values:<Total Effective Memory>

Help Text:<None>

Comments:Information only. Displays the amount of memory available to the OS in MB

or GB.

The Effective Memory is the difference between Total Physical Memory and the sum of
all memory reserved for internal usage, RAS redundancy and SMRAM. This difference
includes the sum of all DDR3 DIMMs that failed Memory BIST during POST or were
disabled by the BIOS during the memory discovery phase in order to optimize
memory configuration.

Note: Some server operating systems do not display the total physical memory installed.

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 3. Current Configuration

Option Values:Single Channel

Dual Channel Symmetric

Intel® Flex

Help Text:<None>

Comments: Displays one of the following:

— Single Channel – DIMMs are operating in Single Channel mode. This is the
configuration when only one channel is populated with DIMMs.
— Dual Channel Symmetric – DIMMs are operating in Dual Channel Symmetric
mode. This is the configuration when both channels are identically populated
with DIMMs.
— Intel® Flex – DIMMs are configured according to Intel® Flex Memory
Technology, where part of the memory is in Dual Channel Symmetric mode and
part in Dual Channel Asymmetric mode. This is the configuration when both
channels are populated, but with unequal amounts of memory.
4. Current Memory Speed

Option Values:<Operational Memory Speed in MT/s>

Help Text:<None>

Comments:Information only. Displays the speed in MT/s at which the memory is

currently running.

For Intel® Xeon Processor E3-1200 Processors – supports memory speeds are 1066 MT/s
and 1333 MT/s.

For Intel® Xeon Processor E3-1200 V2 Processors – supports memory speeds are 1333
MT/s and 1600 MT/s.
5. DIMM_A1
6. DIMM_A2
7. DIMM_B1
8. DIMM_B2

Option Values: Installed

Not Installed

Failed

Disabled

Help Text: <None>

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 Comments:Information only, for S1200 boards: Displays the state of each DIMM socket
present on the board. Each DIMM socket field reflects one of the following
possible states:
— Installed – There is a DDR3 DIMM installed in this slot.
— Not Installed – There is no DDR3 DIMM installed in this slot.

Mass Storage Controller Configuration

The Mass Storage Configuration screen allows the user to configure the SATA or SAS
controller when it is present on the server board, midplane or backplane of an
Intel® system.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced > Mass Storage Controller
Configuration. To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Advanced
screen, then select the desired screen.

Figure 13. Mass Storage Controller Configuration Screen

1. AHCI Capable SATA Controller

Option Values:Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:AHCI capable SATA controller (also known as Onboard SATA Controller)
refers to the Advanced Host Controller Interface SATA device integrated into the chipset.
In order to utilize the AHCI capabilities, the AHCI option needs to be enabled in the
SATA Mode menu.

Comments:If the SATA Controller is Enabled, then the mode of operation can be set using
following options. If it is Disabled, the SATA Ports will not operate. and any installed
SATA devices will be unavailable.

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 2. Configure SATA Mode

Option Values:Compatibility

Enhanced

AHCI

RAID Mode

Help Text:

[Compatibility] provides PATA emulation on the SATA device, allowing the use of legacy
IDE/PATA drivers.

[Enhanced] provides Native SATA support, using native SATA drivers included with the
vast majority of current operating systems.

[AHCI] enables the Advanced Host Controller Interface, which provides Enhanced SATA
functionality plus additional functionality such as Native Command Queuing. Uses AHCI
drivers available for the majority of current operating systems.

[RAID Mode] provides host based RAID support on the onboard SATA ports.

Comments:This option setting only appears when the SATA Controller is Enabled. In
order to use the AHCI setting, any OS being booted must have AHCI drivers available. If
the RAID Mode setting is chosen, then the following setting for RAID Mode Options will
appear.

Note: When the SATA Mode setting is changed, before attempting to set the Boot Order it is
necessary to do a Save and Exit, and reboot to properly recognize any SATA hard drives.
3. RAID Mode Options

Option Values:Intel® ESRT2 (LSI(TM))

Intel® RST (Matrix)

Help Text:
— Intel® ESRT2 (Powered By LSI(TM)): Supports RAID 0/1/10 and optional
RAID 5 with Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology 2 (ESRT2). Uses
Intel® ESRT2 drivers (based on LSI(TM) MegaSR).
— Intel® RST (formerly known as Matrix RAID): Provides pass-through drive
support with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RST). Also provides host based
RAID 0/1/10/5 support. Uses Intel® RST iaStor drivers

Comments:This option setting only appears when the SATA Controller is enabled, and
RAID Mode has been selected as the operational SATA Mode. If a RAID Volume has not
previously been created, it will be necessary to Save and Exit and reboot in order to create
a RAID Volume.
4. Intel® Storage Module

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 Option Values:None

<Name of Storage Module detected>

Help Text:Shows the name of the Storage Module detected, if one is installed.

Comments:Information only. If no Storage module is detected, then “None” is displayed.

— This shows the customer the product name of the module installed, which helps
in identifying drivers, support, documentation, etc by listing this on the BIOS
screen.

When an AXX4SASMOD Storage Module is detected, then (and only then) a following
option will be available for switching between IT/IR and ESRT2 RAID settings.
5. Configure AXX4SASMOD RAID Module

Option Values:IT/IR

Intel® ESRT2 (LSI(TM))

Help Text:
— IT/IR: Provides pass-through drive support as well as HW RAID 0/1/1e support.
Uses LSI(TM) mpt drivers.
— Intel® ESRT2 (Powered by LSI(TM)): Supports RAID 0/1/10 and optional
RAID 5 with Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology 2 (ESRT2). Uses
Intel® ESRT2 drivers (based on LSI(TM) MegaSR).

Comments:This option setting only appears when an AXX4SASMOD Storage Module is

installed. If a RAID Volume has not previously been created, it will be necessary to Save
and Exit and reboot in order to create a RAID Volume.
6. SATA Port

Option Values:Not Installed

<Drive Information>

Help Text:

(Ports 0-1): 6Gb SATA capable port

(ports 2-5): 3Gb SATA capable port

Comments:Information only. This is repeated for all 6 SATA Port for the Onboard SATA
Controller. This section for SATA Drive Information does not appear when the SATA
Mode is RAID Mode.

Serial Port Configuration

The Serial Port Configuration screen allows the user to configure the Serial A [COM 1]
and Serial B [COM2] ports.

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 To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced > Serial Port
Configuration. To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the
Advanced screen, then select the desired screen.

Figure 14. Serial Port Configuration Screen

USB Configuration
The USB Configuration screen allows the user to configure the USB controller options.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced > USB Configuration. To
move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Advanced screen, then select
the desired screen.

Figure 15. USB Configuration Screen

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PCI Configuration
The PCI Configuration screen allows the user to configure the PCI memory space used for
onboard and add-in adapters, configure video options, and configure onboard adapter
options. It also displays the NIC MAC Addresses in use.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced > PCI Configuration. To
move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Advanced screen, then select
the desired screen.

Figure 16. PCI Configuration Screen

10.Wake on LAN (PME)

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

Enables or disables PCI PME function for Wake on LAN capability from LAN adapters.

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 Comments:Enables/disables PCI/PCIe PME# signal to generate Power Management
Events (PME) and ACPI Table entries required for Wake on LAN (WOL). However, note
that this will enable WOL only with an ACPI-capable Operating System which has the
WOL function enabled.

System Acoustic and Performance Configuration (for Intel® Server Board

S1200BTS)
The System Acoustic and Performance Configuration screen allows the user to configure
the thermal control behavior of the system in order to balance performance and acoustics
with power consumption and heat generation.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced > System Acoustic and
Performance Configuration. To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to
the Advanced screen, then select the desired screen.

Figure 17. System Acoustic and Performance Configuration

1. Set Throttling Mode

Option Values: Auto

Help Text:

[Auto] – Auto Throttling mode.

[CLTT] – Closed Loop Thermal Throttling Mode.

[OLTT] – Open Loop Thermal Throttling Mode.

Closed Loop Throttling Mode is supported only when ECC DIMM plugged. Open Loop
Throttling Mode is not supported.

Comments:Information only, for S1200BT boards with BMC:. CLTT Mode is the only
mode supported. This will always be Auto, since there is no choice. If CLTT Mode cannot
be established, then the fallback mode is no memory thermal-based throttling.
2. Altitude

Option Values:300m or less

301m-900m

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 901m-1500m

Higher than 1500m

Help Text:

[300m or less] (980ft or less)

Optimal performance setting near sea level.

[301m - 900m] (980ft - 2950ft)

Optimal performance setting at moderate elevation.

[901m - 1500m] (2950ft - 4920ft)

Optimal performance setting at high elevation.

[Higher than 1500m] (4920ft or greater)

Optimal performance setting at the highest elevations.

Comments:This option sets an altitude value in order to choose a Fan Profile that is
optimized for the air density at the current altitude at which the system is installed.
3. Set Fan Profile

Option Values: Acoustic

Help Text:

[Acoustic] - The system will favor using throttling of memory over boosting fans to cool
the system if thermal thresholds are met.

Comments:Information only, for S1200BT boards with BMC: Acoustic Mode is the only
Fan Profile supported. This will always be Acoustic, since there is no other choice.

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Security Screen (Tab)
The Security screen allows the user to enable and set the user and administrative
password and to lock out the front panel buttons so they cannot be used. This screen also
allows the user to enable and activate the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security
settings on those boards that support TPM.

To access this screen from the Main screen or other top-level Tab screen, press the right
or left arrow keys to traverse the tabs at the top of the Setup screen until the Security
screen is selected.

Figure 18. Security Screen

1. Administrator Password Status

Option Values:Installed

Not Installed

Help Text:<None>

Comments:Information only. Indicates the status of the User Password.

2. User Password Status

Option Values:Installed

Not Installed

Help Text:<None>

Comments: Information only. Indicates the status of the User Password.

3. Set Administrator Password

Option Values: [Entry Field]

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 Help Text:

Administrator password is used to control change access in the BIOS Setup utility.

Only alphanumeric characters can be used. Maximum length is seven characters and it is
case sensitive.

Note: Administrator password must be set in order to use the user account.

Comments: This option is only to control access to Setup. Administrator has full access to
all Setup options. Clearing the Administrator Password also clears the User Password.
4. Set User Password

Option Values: [Entry Field]

Help Text:

User password is used to control entry access to the BIOS Setup utility.

Only alphanumeric characters can be used. Maximum length is seven characters and it is
case sensitive.

Note: Removing the administrator password also automatically removes the user password.

Comments: Available only if the Administrator Password is installed. This option protects
Setup settings as well as boot choices. The User Password only allows limited access to
the Setup options, and no choice of boot devices.
5. Power ON Password

Option Values: Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

If enabled, password entry is required in order to boot the system.

Comments: This option is available for operation only when setting Administrator
Password.
6. Front Panel Lockout

Option Values:Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

If enabled, locks the power button and reset button on the system's front panel. If
[Enabled] is selected, power and reset must be controlled through a system management
interface.

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 Note: This option does not appear on all boards.
7. TPM State

Option Values: <Displays current TPM Device State>

May be:

Enabled & Activated

Enabled & Deactivated

Disabled & Activated

Disabled & Deactivated

Help Text:<None>

Comments: Information only. Shows the current TPM device state.

A Disabled TPM device does not execute commands that use the TPM functions and
TPM security operations are not available.

An Enabled & Deactivated TPM is in the same state as a disabled TPM, except that
setting of the TPM ownership is allowed if it is not present already.

An Enabled & Activated TPM executes all commands that use the TPM functions and
TPM security operations are also available.

Note: This option appears only on boards equipped with a TPM.

8. TPM Administrative Control

Option Values:No Operation

Turn On

Turn Off

Clear Ownership

Help Text:

[No Operation] - No changes to current state.

[Turn On] - Enables and activates TPM.

[Turn Off] - Disables and deactivates TPM.

[Clear Ownership] - Removes the TPM ownership authentication and returns the TPM to
factory default state.

Note: BIOS setting will return to [No Operation] on every boot cycle by default.

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 Comments:Any Administrative Control operation selected will require the system to
perform a Hard Reset in order to become effective.

Note: This option appears only on boards equipped with a TPM.

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Server Management Screen (Tab)
The Server Management screen allows the user to configure several server management
features. This screen also provides an access point to the screens for configuring console
redirection, displaying system information, and controlling the BMC LAN configuration.

To access this screen from the Main screen or other top-level Tab screen, press the right
or left arrow keys to traverse the tabs at the top of the Setup screen until the Server
Management screen is selected.

Figure 19. Server Management Screen (S1200BTL//S1200BTLRM)

1. EuP LOT6 Off-Mode

Option Values:Enabled

Disabled

Help Text:

Enable/disable Ecodesign EuP LOT6 “Deep Sleep” Off-Mode for near-zero energy use
when powered off.

Comments:This option controls whether the system goes into “Deep Sleep” or more
conventional S5 “Soft-Off” when powered off. S5 can wake up faster and can Wake on
LAN, but Deep Sleep uses less energy.

This option will not appear on platforms which do not support EuP LOT6 Off-Mode. For
details on any platform.

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 Figure 20. Server Management Screen (S1200BTS)

Console Redirection
The Console Redirection screen allows the user to enable or disable console redirection
and to configure the connection options for this feature.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Server Management > Console
Redirection. To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Server
Management screen, then select the desired screen.

Figure 21. Console Redirection Screen

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System Information
The System Information screen allows the user to view part numbers, serial numbers, and
firmware revisions. This is an Information Only screen.

This screen may have fewer or more items displayed on it, depending on the system
hardware configuration. For example, when the board does not include a BMC, this
display does not include BMC Firmware Revision or SDR Version. Similarly, there is no
HSC Firmware Revision displayed for systems which do not include an HSC.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Server Management > System
Information. To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Server
Management screen, then select the desired screen.

Figure 22. System Information Screen (S1200BTL//S1200BTLRM)

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 Figure 23. System Information Screen (S1200BTS)

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BMC LAN Configuration
The BMC configuration screen allows the Setup user to configure the BMC Baseboard
LAN channel and the RMM4 LAN channel, and to manage BMC User settings for up to
five BMC Users.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Server Management > System
Information. To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Server
Management screen, then select the desired screen.

The BMC LAN Configuration screen is unusual in that the LAN Configuration
parameters are maintained by the BMC itself, so this screen is just a User Interface to the
BMC configuration. As such, the initial values of the LAN options shown on the screen
are acquired from the BMC when this screen is initially accessed by a user. Any values
changed by the user are communicated back to the BMC when a “Save Changes” or “Save
Changes and Exit” action is performed. If a “Discard Changes” or “Discard Changes and
Exit” action is performed instead, any accumulated changes from this screen will be
disregarded and lost.

Figure 24. BMC LAN Configuration Screen (S1200BTL//S1200BTLRM)

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Hardware Monitor
The Hardware Monitor screen allows the user to configure Fan Speed Control and to
view displays of temperature and voltage status.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Server Management > Hardware
Monitor. To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Server
Management screen, then select the desired screen.

Figure 25. Hardware Monitor Screen, Auto Fan Control (S1200BTS)

Figure 26. Hardware Monitor Screen, Manual Fan Control (S1200BTS)

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Realtime Temperature and Voltage Status
The Realtime Temperature and Voltage Status screen allows the user to view displays of
current processor and system fan speeds, current system temperature, and the status of
various voltages which are monitored on the board.

This screen is present only for boards without a BMC.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Server Management > Hardware
Monitor > Realtime Temperature and Voltage Status. To move to another screen, press
the <Esc> key to return to the Hardware Monitor screen, if necessary press the <Esc>
key again to return to the Server Management screen, then select the desired screen.

Figure 27. Realtime Temperature and Voltage Status Screen (S1200BTS)

Boot Options Screen (Tab)

The Boot Options screen displays any bootable media encountered during POST, and
allows the user to configure the desired order in which boot devices are to be tried. The
first boot device in the specified Boot Order which is present and bootable during POST
will be used to boot the system any time the system is rebooted after that.

If all types of bootable devices are installed in the system, then the default boot order is as
follows:

CD/DVD-ROM

Floppy Disk Drive

Hard Disk Drive

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 PXE Network Device

BEV (Boot Entry Vector) Device

EFI Shell and EFI Boot paths

To access this screen from the Main screen or other top-level Tab screen, press the right
or left arrow keys to traverse the tabs at the top of the Setup screen until the Boot Options
screen is selected.

Figure 28. Boot Options Screen

Hard Disk Order

The Hard Disk Order screen allows the user to control the order in which BIOS attempts
to boot from the hard disk drives installed in the system. This screen is only available
when there is at least one hard disk device available in the system configuration.

Note: A USB Hard Disk drive or a USB Key device formatted as a hard disk will appear in
this section.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Boot Options > Hard Disk Order. To
move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Boot Options screen, then
select the desired screen.

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 Figure 29. Hard Disk Order Screen

CDROM Order
The CDROM Order screen allows the user to control the order in which BIOS attempts to
boot from the CDROM drives installed in the system. This screen is only available when
there is at least one CDROM device available in the system configuration.

Note: A USB CDROM device will appear in this section.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Boot Options > CDROM Order. To
move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Boot Options screen, then
select the desired screen.

Figure 30. CDROM Order Screen

Floppy Order
The Floppy Order screen allows the user to control the order in which BIOS attempts to
boot from the Floppy Disk drives installed in the system. This screen is only available
when there is at least one Floppy Disk (diskette) device available in the system
configuration.

Note: A USB Floppy drive or a USB Key device formatted as a diskette drive will appear in this
section.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Boot Options > Floppy Order. To
move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Boot Options screen, then
select the desired screen.

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 Figure 31. Floppy Order Screen

Network Device Order

The Network Device Order screen allows the user to control the order in which BIOS
attempts to boot from the network bootable devices installed in the system. This screen is
only available when there is at least one network bootable device available in the system
configuration.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Boot Options > Network Device
Order. To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Boot Options
screen, then select the desired screen.

Figure 32. Network Device Order Screen

BEV Device Order

The BEV Device Order screen allows the user to control the order in which BIOS
attempts to boot from the BEV Devices installed in the system. This screen is only
available when there is at least one BEV device available in the system configuration.

This screen is the same for both Bromolow and Romley.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Boot Options > BEV Device Order.
To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Boot Options screen, then
select the desired screen.

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 Figure 33. BEV Device Order Screen

Add EFI Boot Option

The Add EFI Boot Option screen allows the user to add an EFI boot option to the boot
order. This screen is only available when there is at least one EFI bootable device present
in the system configuration. The “Internal EFI Shell” Boot Option is permanent and
cannot be added or deleted.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Boot Options > Add EFI Boot
Option. To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Boot Options
screen, then select the desired screen.

Figure 34. Add EFI Boot Option Screen

Delete EFI Boot Option

The Delete EFI Boot Option screen allows the user to remove an EFI boot option from the
boot order. The “Internal EFI Shell” Boot Option will not be listed, since it is permanent
and cannot be added or deleted.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Boot Options > Delete EFI Boot
Option. To move to another screen, press the <Esc> key to return to the Boot Options
screen, then select the desired screen.

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 Figure 35. Delete EFI Boot Option Screen

Boot Manager Screen (Tab)

The Boot Manager screen allows the user to view a list of devices available for booting,
and to select a boot device for immediately booting the system.

Note: This list is not in order according to the system Boot Option order. The “Internal EFI
Shell” will always be available, regardless of whether any other bootable devices
are available.

To access this screen from the Main screen or other top-level Tab screen, press the right or
left arrow keys to traverse the tabs at the top of the Setup screen until the Boot Manager
screen is selected.

Figure 36. Boot Manager Screen

Error Manager Screen (Tab)

The Error Manager screen displays any POST Error Codes encountered during BIOS
POST, along with an explanation of the meaning of the code.

This screen is the same for both Bromolow and Romley boards.

To access this screen from the Main screen or other top-level Tab screen, press the right or
left arrow keys to traverse the tabs at the top of the Setup screen until the Error Manager
screen is selected.

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 Figure 37. Error Manager Screen

System Event Log Screen (Tab)

The System Event Log screen appears only for server boards (other than Compute Module
boards) which do not have an onboard Baseboard Management Controller. These boards
maintain the System Event Log internally by using the SMBIOS Type 15 mechanism.

The System Event Log viewer can display as many log records as are stored in a single
page. Each Event Record is displayed on one line. The most recent Event Record is
displayed on the top. When there are more Event Records that can be displayed at once,
the <PageUp> and <PageDown> keys can be used. There is also a scroll bar to allow
users to view the logs from beginning to the end.

Note: When the System Event Log is full, or when the user wishes to remove the current Event
Records, the user can choose Clear System Event Log in Setup.

Figure 38. System Event Log Screen (S1200BTS)

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Exit Screen (Tab)
The Exit screen allows the user to choose whether to save or discard the configuration
changes made on other Setup screens. It also allows the user to restore the BIOS settings
to the factory defaults or to save or restore them to a set of user-defined default values. If
Load Default Values is selected, the factory default settings (noted in bold in the tables in
this chapter) are applied. If Load User Default Values is selected, the system is restored to
previously saved user-defined default values.

To access this screen from the Main screen or other top-level Tab screen, press the right
or left arrow keys to traverse the tabs at the top of the Setup screen until the Exit screen is
selected.

Figure 39. Exit Screen

Upgrading the BIOS

The upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory. The code and data in
the upgrade file include the following:
• On-board system BIOS, including the recovery code, BIOS Setup Utility, and
strings.
• On-board video BIOS and other option ROMs for devices embedded on the server
board.
• OEM binary area
• Microcode

Preparing for the Upgrade

The following steps explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS, including how to record
the current BIOS settings and how to obtain the upgrade utility.

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 Note: In the unlikely event a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update process, you may need
to follow a recovery process to return the system to service. Refer to “Additional
Information and Software” for a link to necessary software and instructions.

Recording the Current BIOS Settings

1. Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the message:
Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP
2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.

Note: Do not skip step 2. You need these settings to configure your computer at the end of
the procedure.

Obtaining the Upgrade

Download the BIOS image file to a temporary folder on your hard drive. Refer to
“Additional Information and Software” for a link to the update software.

Note: Before attempting a BIOS upgrade, review the instructions and release notes provided in
the readme file distributed with the BIOS image file. The release notes contain critical
information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other information to complete
the upgrade.

Upgrading the BIOS

Follow the instructions in the readme file that came with the BIOS upgrade. When the
update completes, remove the bootable media from which you performed the upgrade.

Caution: Do not power down the system during the BIOS update process! The system resets
automatically when the BIOS update process is completed.

Note: You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error or other problem after reboot. If this
happens, shut down the system and reboot. CMOS checksum errors require that you enter
Setup, check your settings, save your settings, and exit Setup.

Recovering the BIOS

If an update to the system BIOS is not successful or if the system fails to complete POST
and the BIOS is unable to boot an operating system, it may be necessary to run the BIOS
recovery procedure.

To place the baseboard into recovery mode, move the boot option jumper (located on the
baseboard) to the recovery position. The BIOS can then execute the recovery BIOS (also
known as the boot block) instead of the normal BIOS. The recovery BIOS is a self-
contained image that exists solely as a fail-safe mechanism for installing a new
BIOS image.

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 Note: During the recovery mode, video is not initialized. One high-pitched beep announces the
start of the recovery process. The entire process takes two to four minutes. A successful
update ends with two high-pitched beeps. Failure is indicated by a long series of
short beeps.

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Recovering the BIOS
The following steps boot the recovery BIOS and flashes the normal BIOS:
1. Power down and unplug the system from the AC power source.
2. Move the recovery jumper at JIF3 from the spare location at pins 2 and 3 to cover
pins 1 and 2. Refer to the following figure.

Figure 40. BIOS Recovery Jumper

3. Insert the bootable BIOS Recovery media containing the new BIOS image files. A
BIOS recovery can be accomplished from SATA CD and USB Mass Storage
device. Please note this platform does not support recovery from a USB floppy. The
recovery media must contain the following files under the root directory:
• FVMAIN.FV
• UEFI iFlash32
• *Rec.CAP
• Startup.nsh (update accordingly to use proper *Rec.CAP file)
4. Plug the system into the AC power source and power it on.
5. The BIOS POST screen will appear displaying the progress, and the system will
automatically boot to the EFI SHELL.
6. Remove the recovery media.
7. Power down and unplug the system from the AC power source.
8. Move the BIOS recovery jumper at J1A1 back to the original position, covering
storage pins 1 and 2.
9. Plug the system into the AC power source and power it up to confirm the recovery
was successful.
10. Do NOT interrupt the BIOS POST during the first boot.

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Clearing the Password
If the user or administrator password(s) is lost or forgotten, moving the password clear
jumper into the “clear” position clears both passwords. Before a new password(s) is set,
you must restore the password clear jumper to its original position.
1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2. Open the server chassis.
3. Move the jumper from the normal operation position, Password Clear Protect, at
pins 1 and 2 to the Password Clear Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3 as
indicated in the following diagram.

Figure 41. Password Recovery Jumper

4. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system.
5. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
6. Return the Password Clear jumper to the Password Clear Protect position, covering
pins 1 and 2.
7. Reconnect the AC power and power up the server.
8. Close the server chassis. The password is cleared and can be reset by going into the
BIOS setup.

Clearing the CMOS

If you cannot access the BIOS setup screens, you must use the CMOS Clear jumper to
reset the configuration RAM (Protected RTC on the board silkscreen is CMOS).
1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2. Open the server chassis. For instructions, see your server chassis documentation.

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 3. Move the jumper from the default operating position (covering pins 1 and 2) to the
reset/clear position (covering pins 2 and 3).

Figure 42. CMOS Recovery Jumper

4. Wait five seconds.
5. Move the jumper back to default position, covering pins 1 and 2.
6. Close the server chassis.
7. Reconnect the AC power and power up the system. The CMOS is cleared and can
be reset by going into the BIOS setup.

Updating the Integrated BMC

BMC
Force Default
Update 2
Enabled
J1A2 3

AF003291

Figure 43. BMC Force Update Jumper

When performing the standard Integrated BMC firmware update procedure, the update
utility places the Integrated BMC into an update mode, allowing the firmware to load
safely onto the flash device. In the unlikely event the Integrated BMC firmware update
process fails (due to the Integrated BMC not being in the proper update state), the server

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 board provides an Integrated BMC Force Update jumper, which forces the Integrated
BMC into the proper update state. You should complete the following procedure in the
event the standard Integrated BMC firmware update process fails.

Note: Normal Integrated BMC functionality is disabled with the Force Integrated BMC Update
jumper set to the enabled position. The server should never be run with the Integrated
BMC Force Update jumper set in this position. This jumper setting should only be used
when the standard firmware update process fails. This jumper should remain in the
default/disabled position when the server is running normally.
1. Power down and remove the AC power cord.
2. Open the server chassis. For instructions, refer to your server chassis
documentation.
3. Move the jumper from the default operating position (covering pins 1 and 2) to the
enabled position (covering pins 2 and 3).
4. Close the server chassis.
5. Reconnect the AC cord and power up the server.
6. Perform the Integrated BMC firmware update procedure as documented in the
README.TXT file included in the given Integrated BMC firmware update
package. After successful completion of the firmware update process, the firmware
update utility may generate an error stating the Integrated BMC is still in
update mode.
7. Power down and remove the AC power cord.
8. Open the server chassis.
9. Move jumper from the enabled position (covering pins 2 and 3) to the disabled
position (covering pins 1 and 2).
10. Close the server chassis.
11. Reconnect the AC cord and power up the server.

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3 Hardware Installations and
Upgrades

Before You Begin

Before working with your server product, pay close attention to the “Safety Information”
at the beginning of this manual.

Tools and Supplies Needed

• Phillips* (cross head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)
• Needle nosed pliers
• A ruler
• Pen or pencil
• Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended)

Installing and Removing Memory

The silkscreen on the board for the DIMMs displays DIMM_A1, DIMM_A2, DIMM_B1,
and DIMM_B2 starting from the center of the board. DIMM_A1 is one of two blue
sockets which is close to the processor. For two slots per channel configurations, the
server board requires DDR3 DIMMs within a channel to be populated.

Installing DIMMs
To install DIMMs, follow these steps:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions in “Safety Information”.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server's cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see letters “A” to “E”
Figure 44).

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 Figure 44. Installing Memory

5. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the
open position (see letter “A” in Figure 44).
6. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package.
7. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the two small notches in the bottom
edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket (letter “B” in Figure 44).
8. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket (letter “C” in Figure 44).
9. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the
retaining clips snap into place ((letter “D” in Figure 44). Make sure the clips are
firmly in place (letter “E” in Figure 44).
10. Replace the server's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. Refer to the
documentation that came with your server chassis for instructions on installing the
server’s cover.

Removing DIMMs
To remove a DIMM, follow these steps:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions in “Safety Information”.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Remove the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server's cover. See the documentation that came with your server
chassis for instructions on removing the server's cover.
5. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the socket. The DIMM will lift from
the socket.
6. Holding the DIMM by the edges, lift it from the socket, and store it in an
anti-static package.
7. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the
DIMM sockets.

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 8. Replace the server's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. Refer to the
documentation that came with your server chassis for instructions on installing the
server’s cover.

Installing or Replacing the Processor

Note: Use the following instructions to install or replace a processor instead of using the
instructions that came with the processor.

Caution: Processor must be appropriate: You may damage the server board if you install a
processor that is inappropriate for your server. See “Additional Information and
Software” for a link to the list of compatible processor(s).

Caution: ESD and handling processors: Reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to
the processor by doing the following: (1) Touch the metal chassis before touching the
processor or server board. Keep part of your body in contact with the metal chassis to
dissipate the static charge while handling the processor. (2) Avoid moving
around unnecessarily.

Installing the Processor

To install a processor, follow these instructions:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions in “Safety Information”.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server's cover. See the documentation that came with your server
chassis for instructions on removing the server's cover.

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 5. Locate the processor socket and open the socket lever (see Figure 45).

AF004572

Figure 45. Lifting the Load Lever

6. Open the load plate (see letter “A” and “B” in Figure 46).

AF004573

AF004574

Figure 46. Open the Load Plate

7. Remove the socket protective cover (Figure 47).

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 Save the
protective
cover.

AF004580

Figure 47. Remove the Socket Protective Cover

8. Take the processor out of the box and remove the protective shipping cover
(Figure 48).

AF003189

Figure 48. Remove the Processor Protective Cover

9. Align the processor cutouts to match the two socket pins, and insert the processor
into the socket as shown in Figure 49.

AF004575

Figure 49. Installing the Processor

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 10. Close the load plate (see letter “A” in Figure 50), close the socket lever, and ensure
the load plate tab engages under the socket lever when fully closed (see letter “B”
and “C” in Figure 50).

AF004577

AF004576

AF004579

Save the
protective
cover.

AF004578

AF004580

Figure 50. Close the Load Plate and Socket Lever

Note: Make sure the alignment triangle mark and the alignment triangle cutout align correctly.
To assist in package orientation and alignment with the socket:

Installing the Heatsink(s)

1. If a protective film covers the thermal interface material (TIM) on the underside of
the heatsink, remove the protective film.
2. Align heatsink fins to the front and back of the chassis for correct airflow. Airflow
goes from front-to-back of chassis.
3. Each heatsink has four captive fasteners and should be tightened as shown.

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 4. Using a #2 Phillips* screwdriver, finger-tighten each fastener diagonally, according
to the white-circled numbers.
5. Securely re-tighten each fastener again in the same order as performed in Step 4.
6. Attach fan power cable to server board as shown.

Note: Heatsink
styles may vary
2 1
A

E 4
TIM

AF003526

Figure 51. 2U Reference Heatsink Assembly

7. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the
processor sockets.
8. Replace the server's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. Refer to the
documentation that came with your server chassis for instructions on installing the
server’s cover.

Removing a Processor
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions in “Safety Information”.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Remove the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server's cover. See the documentation that came with your server
chassis for instructions on removing the server's cover.
5. Unplug the processor fan cable from the server board.
6. Untie the four captive fastners from the corners of the heatsink.

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 7. Twist the heatsink slightly to break the seal between the heatsink and the processor.
8. Lift the heatsink from the processor. If it does not pull up easily, twist the heatsink
again. Do not force the heatsink from the processor. Doing so could damage
the processor.
9. Lift the processor lever.
10. Raise the CPU load plate.
11. Remove the processor.
12. If installing a replacement processor, see “Installing the Processor”. Otherwise,
install the protective socket cover over the empty processor socket and reinstall the
chassis cover.

Installing a PCI Card

This system does not include peripherals and add-in cards; you must purchase them
separately. The riser card at PCI slot 6 of the board supports a low-profile, half-length PCI
Express* add-in card. Refer to the R1304BTLSFAN/S1304BTLSHBN System for more
detailed information on how to install a PCI card.

Note: You must attach add-in cards to a riser card when the riser card is removed from
the chassis.
1. Remove the screw that attaches the PCI bracket shield to the rear of the chassis to
remove the shield. Retain the screw.

Riser Card
Connector

AF003683

Figure 52. Removing the PCI Riser Assembly from the Server System

2. Insert the PCI card edge connector in the slot on the PCI riser.

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 Riser Connector

A
B Riser Card

Riser Assembly
Supports one
PCIe* card.
Add-in Card

Figure 53. Installing a PCI Card in a Riser Card

3. Insert the riser card with the attached PCI card into the PCI slot on the server board.
Press firmly on the riser card until it is fully seated. Press down on the riser
card—do NOT press down on the PCI card.

Caution: Press the riser card straight down into the slot. Tipping it in the slot while installing it may
damage the riser card or slot on the server board.
4. Use the screw removed in Step 1 to secure the riser card assembly to the chassis.

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Replacing the Backup Battery
The lithium battery on the server board powers the RTC for up to 10 years in the absence
of power. When the battery starts to weaken, it loses voltage, and the server settings stored
in CMOS RAM in the RTC (for example, the date and time) may be wrong. Contact your
customer service representative or dealer for a list of approved devices.

Warning: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to manufacturer's instructions.

Advarsel: Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med
batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

Advarsel: Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare. Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av
apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandøren.

Varning: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ
som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens
instruktion.

Varoitus: Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan
laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden
mukaisesti.

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 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions in “Safety Information”.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server's cover and locate the battery. See the documentation that came
with your server chassis for instructions on removing the server's cover.
5. Insert the tip of a small flat bladed screwdriver, or an equivalent, under the tab in
the plastic retainer. Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the battery.
6. Remove the battery from its socket.

Figure 54. Replacing the Backup Battery

7. Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance.

8. Remove the new lithium battery from its package, and, being careful to observe the
correct polarity, insert it in the battery socket.
9. Close the chassis.
10. Run Setup to restore the configuration settings to the RTC.

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Appendix A: LED Decoder

During the system boot process, the BIOS executes a number of platform configuration
processes, each of which is assigned a specific hex POST code number. As each
configuration routine is started, the BIOS displays the POST code to the POST Code
Diagnostic LEDs on the back edge of the server board. To assist in troubleshooting a
system hang during the POST process, you can use the Diagnostic LEDs to identify the
last POST process executed.

Each POST code is represented by the eight amber Diagnostic LEDs. The POST codes are
divided into two nibbles: an upper nibble and a lower nibble. The upper nibble bits are
represented by Diagnostic LEDs #4, #5, #6, and #7. The lower nibble bits are represented
by Diagnostics LEDs #0, #1, #2, and #3. Given the bit is set in the upper and lower
nibbles, the corresponding LED is lit. If the bit is clear, corresponding LED is off.

The Diagnostic LED #7 is labeled as MSB, and the Diagnostic LED #0 is labeled
with LSB.

A. ID LED (For Intel® Server Board B. Status LED (For Intel® Server
S1200BTL/S1200BTLRM) Board S1200BTL//S1200BTLRM)

C. Diagnostic LED #7 (MSB LED) D. Diagnostic LED #6

E. Diagnostic LED #5 F. Diagnostic LED #4

G. Diagnostic LED #3 H. Diagnostic LED #2

I. Diagnostic LED #1 J. Diagnostic LED #0 (LSB LED)

Figure 55. Diagnostic LED Placement Diagram

In the following example, the BIOS sends a value of ACh to the diagnostic LED decoder.
The LEDs are decoded as follows:

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 Table 6. POST Progress Code LED Example

Upper Nibble LEDs Lower Nibble LEDs

MSB LSB
LEDs
LED #7 LED #6 LED #5 LED #4 LED #3 LED #2 LED #1 LED #0

8h 4h 2h 1h 8h 4h 2h 1h

Status ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF

1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
Results
Ah Ch

• Upper nibble bits = 1010b = Ah; Lower nibble bits = 1100b = Ch; the two are
concatenated as ACh.

Table 7. Diagnostic LED POST Code Decoder

Diagnostic LED Decoder

O = On, X=Off
Progress Code Upper Nibble Lower Nibble Description
MSB 8h 4h 2h 1h 8h 4h 2h 1h LSB
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0

SEC Phase

0x01 X X X X X X X O First POST code after CPU reset

0x02 X X X X X X O X CPU Microcode load begin

0x03 X X X X X X O O Cache As RAM initialization begin

0x05 X X X X X O X O SEC Core at Power On Begin.

0x06 X X X X X O O X Early CPU initialization during Sec Phase

0x07 X X X X X O O O Early South Bridge initialization

0x08 X X X X O X X X Early North Bridge initialization

0x09 X X X X O X X O End Of Sec Phase

0x0E X X X X O O O X CPU Microcode Not Found.

0x0F X X X X O O O O CPU Microcode Not Loaded.

PEI Phase

0x10 X X X O X X X X PEI Core Starts

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 Diagnostic LED Decoder
O = On, X=Off
Progress Code Upper Nibble Lower Nibble Description
MSB 8h 4h 2h 1h 8h 4h 2h 1h LSB
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0

0x11 X X X O X X X O CPU PEI Module Starts

0x15 X X X O X O X O North Bridge PEI Module Starts

0x19 X X X O O X X O South Bridge PEI Module Starts

0x31 X X O O X X X O Memory Installed

0x32 X X O O X X O X CPU PEI Module for CPU initialization

0x33 X X O O X X O O CPU PEI Module for Cache initialization

0x34 X X O O X O X X CPU PEI Module for Boot Strap Processor

Select

0x35 X X O O X O X O CPU PEI Module for Application Processor

initialization

0x36 X X O O X O O X CPU PEI Module for CPU SMM initialization

0x4F X O X X O O O O Dxe IPL started

DXE Phase

0x60 X O O X X X X X DXE Core started

0x61 X O O X X X X O DXE NVRAM initialization

0x62 X O O X X X O X SB RUN initialization

0x63 X O O X X X O O Dxe CPU initialization

0x68 X O O X O X X X DXE PCI Host Bridge initialization

0x69 X O O X O X X O DXE NB initialization

0x6A X O O X O X O X DXE NB SMM initialization

0x70 X O O O X X X X DXE SB initialization

0x71 X O O O X X X O DXE SB SMM initialization

0x72 X O O O X X O X DXE SB devices initialization

0x78 X O O O O X X X DXE ACPI initialization

0x79 X O O O O X X O DXE CSM initialization

0x90 O X X O X X X X DXE BDS Started

0x91 O X X O X X X O DXE BDS connect drivers

0x92 O X X O X X O X DXE PCI Bus begin

0x93 O X X O X X O O DXE PCI Bus HPC initialization

0x94 O X X O X O X X DXE PCI Bus enumeration

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 Diagnostic LED Decoder
O = On, X=Off
Progress Code Upper Nibble Lower Nibble Description
MSB 8h 4h 2h 1h 8h 4h 2h 1h LSB
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0

0x95 O X X O X O X O DXE PCI Bus resource requested

0x96 O X X O X O O X DXE PCI Bus assign resource

0x97 O X X O X O O O DXE CON_OUT connect

0x98 O X X O O X X X DXE CON_IN connect

0x99 O X X O O X X O DXE SIO initialization

0x9A O X X O O X O X DXE USB start

0x9B O X X O O X O O DXE USB reset

0x9C O X X O O O X X DXE USB detect

0x9D O X X O O O X O DXE USB enable

0xA1 O X O X X X X O DXE IDE begin

0xA2 O X O X X X O X DXE IDE reset

0xA3 O X O X X X O O DXE IDE detect

0xA4 O X O X X O X X DXE IDE enable

0xA9 O X O X O X X O DXE verifying SETUP password

0xAB O X O X O X O O DXE SETUP start

0xAC O X O X O O X X DXE SETUP input wait

0xAD O X O X O O X O DXE Ready to Boot

0xAE O X O X O O O X DXE Legacy Boot

0xAF O X O X O O O O DXE Exit Boot Services

0xB0 O X O O X X X X RT Set Virtual Address Map Begin

0xB1 O X O O X X X O RT Set Virtual Address Map End

0xB2 O X O O X X O X DXE Legacy Option ROM init

0xB3 O X O O X X O O DXE Reset system

0xB4 O X O O X O X X DXE USB Hot plug

0xB5 O X O O X O X O DXE PCI BUS Hot plug

0xB6 O X O O X O O X DXE NVRAM cleanup

0xB7 O X O O O O O O DXE Configuration Reset

0x00 X X X X X X X X INT19

BIOS Recovery

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 Diagnostic LED Decoder
O = On, X=Off
Progress Code Upper Nibble Lower Nibble Description
MSB 8h 4h 2h 1h 8h 4h 2h 1h LSB
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0

0xF0 O O O O X X X X PEIM which detected forced Recovery

condition

0xF1 O O O O X X X O PEIM which detected User Recovery

condition

0xF2 O O O O X X O X Recovery PEIM (Recovery started)

0xF3 O O O O X X O O Recovery PEIM (Capsule found)

0xF4 O O O O X O X X Recovery PEIM (Capsule loaded)

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Appendix B: Intel® Server Issue Report
Form

Issue Report Form (Rev 3.6)

Note: Filling out this form completely is required for any escalation.
===============================================================

Customer Contact Information:

Customer Support Case #:
===============================================================

Intel® Server Board or System:

(Example: S1200BT or R1304BTLSFAN)
===============================================================

Server Chassis:
(Example P4304XXSFCN. If third-party chassis used, indicate make and model.)
===============================================================

Baseboard Information: (some information maybe found by

accessing BIOS & going through the Server Management menu ->
System Information)
Baseboard PBA/TA/AA # (Example: 123456-789):
• Can be found on the white sticker label on the baseboard
System BIOS Version:

Intel® Remote Management Module Firmware Version (if applicable):

Intel® Management Module BMC Revision (if applicable):

BMC/mBMC Version:

FRU/SDR Version:

HSC Version:

Has the latest BIOS been tried? (Yes/No):

Has the latest BMC/mBMC been tried? (Yes/No):

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 Has the latest IMM BMC been tried? (Yes/No):

Has the latest RMM Firmware been tried? (Yes/No):

Has the latest FRU/SDR been tried? (Yes/No):

Has the latest HSC been tried? (Yes/No):

===============================================================

Processor information:

Type Speed sSpec Thermal Solution

Processor 1

Processor 2

Processor 3

Processor 4

Thermal solution (Heatsink) examples:

(1U, Passive w/air ducting, Active w/fan, etc.)

===============================================================

Memory:

Manufacturer Part Number DRAM Part Number On Intel tested list?

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 Add-in adapters (Example: NICs, Management Adapters, Serial
Expansion Cards, PCI-Express* Adapters, RAID Controllers,
SCSI Controllers, etc.):

Type Slot Manufacturer Model Firmware

Third party hardware (Example: KVM, Chassis, etc.):

Description/Use Manufacturer Model Firmware

Storage Devices (Example: SCSI, SATA, SAS, USB, Tape, etc.):

Manufacturer Model Type Size Firmware In Hot-Swap Bay?

===============================================================

Operating System Information (Example: RedHat* Enterprise

Linux, Microsoft* Windows* Server 2003, Service pack 1, OEM
CD):
Manufacturer:

Version:

Language version (English, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified)):

Service Pack Level or Kernel Revision:

Distribution (OEM/Retail):
===============================================================

Intel® RAID Controller: (Example SRCU42E)

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 RAID controller part number (PBA number):

RAID controller firmware version:

Has the latest RAID firmware been tried? (Yes/No):

RAID driver version:

Has the latest RAID driver been tried? (Yes/No):

RAID volumes configuration (disks & RAID level):

RAID volume use (Boot device/Data Volume):

Is BBU (Battery Backup Unit) installed? (Yes/No):

BBU part number:

===============================================================

Detailed description of issue:

Troubleshooting tried:

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 Steps to replicate the issue:

===============================================================
Issue impact statements:
Do you have any potential Intel system, or component purchases that this issue is
holding up? If yes, please provide a brief description below.

Do you have systems already purchased that are not being delivered to your
customers because of this issue? If yes, please provide a brief description below.

Have you returned systems or components to your place of purchase because of this
issue? If yes, please provide a brief description below.

*All other brands and names are property of their respective owners.

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Appendix C: Getting Help

If you encounter an issue with your server system, follow these steps to obtain support:
1. Visit the following Intel support web page:
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server
This web page provides 24x7 support when you need it to get the latest and most
complete technical support information on all Intel Enterprise Server and Storage
Platforms. Information available at the support site includes:
— Latest BIOS, firmware, drivers and utilities
— Product documentation, installation and quick start guides
— Full product specifications, technical advisories and errata
— Compatibility documentation for memory, hardware add-in cards, chassis
support matrix and operating systems
— Server and chassis accessory parts list for ordering upgrades or spare parts
— A searchable knowledgebase to search for product information throughout the
support site
2. If you are still unable to obtain a solution to your issue, send an email to Intel’s
technical support center using the online form available at
http://supportmail.intel.com/scripts-emf/welcome.aspx.
3. Lastly, you can contact an Intel support representative using one of the support
phone numbers available at http://www.intel.com/support/9089.htm
(charges may apply). Intel customer support suggests filling out the issue report
form available at “Intel® Server Issue Report Form” on page 89 to better service
the issue.
Intel also offers Channel Program members around-the-clock 24x7 technical phone
support on Intel® server boards, server chassis, server RAID controller cards, and
Intel® Server Management at http://www.intel.com/reseller/.

Note: You will need to log in to the Reseller site to obtain the 24x7 number.

Warranty Information
To obtain warranty information, visit the following Intel web site:
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-010807.htm.

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Appendix D: Troubleshooting

This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using
the system.

For any issue, first ensure you are using the latest firmware and files. Firmware upgrades
include updates for BIOS, the baseboard management controller (BMC), and the hot-swap
controller (HSC). See “Additional Information and Software” for a link to the software
updates. In addition to the server firmware and files, also update any drivers used for
components you installed in your system, such as video drivers, network drivers, and
SCSI drivers.

Intel provides a package called the "Platform Confidence Test" that may help with your
diagnostics. See “Additional Information and Software” for a link to this software.

If you cannot resolve your server problems on your own, see “Getting Help”
for assistance.

System Boot Quiet Time

The power-on self test (POST) process includes a quiet time, during which the system
may appear to be hung. This may last as long as 20 seconds. Do not power off or reboot
the system during this time. The POST LEDs will indicate activity-they may alternate
blinking between amber and green. When the quiet time completes, the status LED will
change to solid green.

Resetting the System

Before going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to perform reset your system
using one of the methods below.

Table 8. Resetting the System

To do this Press

Soft boot reset to clear the system memory and reload the operating system <Ctrl+Alt+Del>

Clear system memory, restart POST, and reload the operating system Reset button

Cold boot reset. Turn the system power off and then on. This clears system Power off/on
memory, restarts POST, reloads the operating system, and halts power to all button
peripherals

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Problems following Initial System Installation
Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by an incorrect installation
or configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. If the problem you are
experiencing is with a specific software application, see “Problems with Newly Installed
Application Software”.

First Steps Checklist

• Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
• Are the power supplies plugged in? Check the AC cable(s) on the back of the chassis
and at the AC source.
• Are all cables correctly connected and secured?
• Are the processors fully seated in their sockets on the server board?
• Are all standoffs in the proper location and not touching any components, causing a
potential short?
• Are all add-in PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the server board?
• Are all jumper settings on the server board correct?
• Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct?
To check these settings, refer to the manufacturer's documentation that comes with
them. If applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts-for example, two add-in boards
sharing the same interrupt.
• Are all peripheral devices installed correctly?
• If the system has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted or configured?
• Are all device drivers properly installed?
• Are the configuration settings made in Setup correct?
• Is the operating system properly loaded? See the operating system documentation.
• Did you press the system power on/off switch on the front panel to turn the server on
(power on light should be lit)?
• Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and plugged into a
NEMA 5 15R outlet for 100-120 V or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 V?
• Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? Check the tested
memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system
list. See “Additional Information and Software” for links to the tested
component lists.

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Hardware Diagnostic Testing
This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and
locating its source.

Caution: Turn off devices before disconnecting cables: Before disconnecting any peripheral cables
from the system, turn off the system and any external peripheral devices. Failure to do so
can cause permanent damage to the system and/or the peripheral devices.
1. Turn off the system and all external peripheral devices. Disconnect each device
from the system, except for the keyboard and the video monitor.
2. Make sure the system power cord is plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet.
3. Make sure your video display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to the
system. Turn on the video monitor. Set its brightness and contrast controls to at
least two thirds of their maximum ranges (refer to the documentation supplied with
your video display monitor).
4. If the operating system normally loads from the hard disk drive, make sure there is
no diskette in drive A and no CD-ROM disk in the CD-ROM drive.
5. If the power LED does light, attempt to boot from a floppy diskette or from a CD-
ROM disk.
6. Turn on the system. If the power LED does not light, see “Power Light Does Not
Light”.

Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights

As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass
storage device installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity light should
turn on briefly. Check for the following:
• Does the diskette drive activity light turn on briefly? If not, see “Drive Activity
Light Does Not Light”.
• If system LEDs are illuminated, see “Make sure the BIOS is configured to allow the
CD-ROM to be the first bootable device.” for a description of the light and steps to
take to correct the problem.

Confirming Loading of the Operating System

Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt displays on the screen. The
prompt varies according to the operating system. If the operating system prompt does not
display, see “No Characters Display on Screen”.

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Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
This section provides possible solutions for these specific problems:
• Power light does not light.
• No characters appear on screen.
• Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect.
• System cooling fans do not rotate.
• Hard disk drive activity light does not light.
• Optical drive activity light does not light.
• There are problems with application software.
• The bootable CD-ROM is not detected.

Try the following solutions in the order given. If you cannot correct the problem, contact
your service representative or authorized dealer for help.

Power Light Does Not Light

Check the following:
• Did you press the power-on button?
• Is the system operating normally? If so, the power LED might be defective or the
cable from the control panel to the server board might be loose.
• Have you securely plugged the server AC power cord into the power supply?
• Some ATX power supplies have a power switch on the back of the power supply,
next to the fan. If your system has one, is it turned on?
• Remove all add-in cards and see if the system boots. If successful, add the cards
back in one at a time with a reboot between each addition.
• Make sure the memory DIMMs comply with the system requirements.
• Make sure the memory DIMMs were populated according to the system
requirements.
• Remove the memory DIMMs and re-seat them.
• Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements.
• Make sure the processor(s) were populated according to the system requirements.
• Remove the processor(s) and re-seat them.
• Make sure the chassis standoffs are installed only below mounting holes. Misplaced
standoffs can contact the pins on the bottom of the server board and cause a short.

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No Characters Display on Screen
Check the following:
• Is the keyboard functioning? Test it by turning the “Num Lock” function on and off
to make sure the Num Lock light is functioning.
• Is the video monitor plugged in and turned on? If you are using a switch box, is it
switched to the correct system?
• Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly adjusted?
• Is the video monitor signal cable properly installed?
• Does this video monitor work correctly if plugged into a different system?
• Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS?
• Remove all add-in cards and see if the video returns. If successful, add the cards
back in one at a time with a reboot between each addition.
• Make sure the memory DIMMs comply with the system requirements.
• Make sure the memory DIMMs were populated according to the system
requirements.
• Remove the memory DIMMs and re-seat them.
• Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements.
• Make sure the processor(s) were populated according to the system requirements.
• Remove the processor(s) and re-seat them.

If you are using an add-in video controller board, do the following:

1. Verify that the video works using the onboard video controller.
2. Verify that the video controller board is fully seated in the server board connector.
3. Reboot the system for changes to take effect.
4. If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the system and POST
emits a beep code, write down the beep code you hear. This information is useful
for your service representative.
5. If you do not receive a beep code and characters do not appear, the video display
monitor or video controller may have failed. Contact your service representative or
authorized dealer for help.

Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect

Check the following:
• Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video monitor? See
the manufacturer's documentation.
• Are the video monitor's signal and power cables properly installed?
• Does this video monitor work correctly if plugged into a different system?

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System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly
If the system cooling fans are not operating properly, it is an indication of possible system
component failure.

Check the following:

• Is the power-on light lit? If not, see “Power Light Does Not Light”.
• If your system has LED lights for the fans, is one or more of these LEDs lit?
• Are any other control panel LEDs lit?
• Have any of the fan motors stopped? Use the server management subsystem to
check the fan status.
• Have your fans speeded up in response to an overheating situation?
• Have your fans speeded up in response to a fan that has failed?
• Are the fan power connectors properly connected to the server board?
• Is the cable from the control panel board connected to the both the control panel
board and to the server board?
• Are the power supply cables properly connected to the server board?
• Are there any shorted wires caused by pinched-cables or have power connector
plugs been forced into power connector sockets the wrong way?

Drive Activity Light Does Not Light

Check the following:
• Are the diskette drive's power and signal cables properly installed?
• Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the diskette drive set correctly?
• Is the diskette drive properly configured?
• Is the diskette drive activity light always on? If so, the signal cable may be plugged
in incorrectly.

If you are using the onboard diskette controller, use the BIOS setup to make sure that
“Onboard Floppy” is set to "Enabled." If you are using an add-in diskette controller, make
sure that “Onboard Floppy” is set to “Disabled”.

CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light

Check the following:
• Are the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive's power and signal cables properly installed?
• Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the drive set correctly?
• Is the drive properly configured?

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Cannot Connect to a Server
• Make sure the network cable is securely attached to the correct connector at the
system back panel.
• Try a different network cable.
• Make sure you are using the correct and the current drivers. See “Additional
Information and Software” for a link to the current drivers.
• Make sure the driver is loaded and the protocols are bound.
• Make sure the hub port is configured for the same duplex mode as the network
controller.
• Make sure the correct networking software is installed.
• If you are directly connecting two servers (without a hub), you will need a
crossover cable.
• Check the network controller LEDs next to the NIC connectors.

Problems with Network

The server hangs when the drivers are loaded

• Certain drivers may require interrupts that are not shared with other PCI drivers. For
these drivers, it may be necessary to alter settings so that interrupts are not shared.
See the documentation that came with your PCI card(s) for information on
changing interrupts.

Diagnostics pass but the connection fails

• Make sure the network cable is securely attached.
• Make sure you specify the correct frame type in your NET.CFG file.
• The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed.
• Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller.
• Make sure your BIOS is current. See “Additional Information and Software” for a
link to the current version.
• Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Make sure your operating
system supports shared interrupts.
• Try reseating the add-in adapter.

The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed

• Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the on-board network controller.
• Make sure your BIOS is current. Refer to the “Additional Information and
Software” for a link to the current version.

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 • Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Make sure your operating
system supports shared interrupts.
• Try reseating the add-in adapter.

The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause

• Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.
• The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and then reinstall
the drivers.
• Run the diagnostics.

System Boots when Installing PCI Card

System Server Management features require full-time “standby” power. This means some
parts of the system have power going to them whenever the power cord is plugged in,
even if you have turned the system power off with the power button on the front panel. If
you install a PCI card with the AC power cord plugged in, a signal may be sent to
command the system to boot. Before installing a PCI card, you should always:
• Turn off the server power by using the power button on the front of the system.
• Unplug the AC power cord(s) from the server.

Problems with Newly Installed Application Software

Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the
software, not the server hardware. Faulty equipment is unlikely, especially if other
software runs correctly.

Check the following:

• Make sure the system meets the minimum hardware requirements for the software.
See the software documentation.
• Make sure the software is properly installed and configured for the system. See the
software documentation.
• Use only an authorized copy. Unauthorized copies often do not work.
• If you are running the software from a floppy disk, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, try a
different disk.
• Make sure the correct device drivers installed.
If the problems persist, contact the software vendor's customer service representative.

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Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier
Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly
sometimes indicate equipment failure. However, they can also be caused by file
corruption or changes to the software configuration.

Check the following:

• If you are running the software from a floppy disk, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, try a
different disk.
• Check your system for a virus infection.
• Uninstall and reinstall the software. Make sure all necessary files are installed.
• If the problems are intermittent, there may be a loose cable, dirt in the keyboard (if
keyboard input is incorrect), a marginal power supply, or other random
component failures.
• If you suspect that a transient voltage spike, power outage, or brownout might have
occurred, reload the software and try running it again. Symptoms of voltage spikes
include a flickering video display, unexpected system reboots, and the system not
responding to user commands.

Note: Random errors in data files: If you are getting random errors in your data files, they may
be getting corrupted by voltage spikes on your power line. If you are experiencing any of
the above symptoms that might indicate voltage spikes on the power line, you may want to
install a surge suppressor between the power outlet and the system power cord.

Devices are not Recognized under Device Manager (Microsoft

Windows* Operating System)
The Microsoft Windows* operating systems do not include all of the drivers for the Intel®
chipsets, onboard NICs, and other components. See “Additional Information and
Software” for a link to the current drivers and chipset files.

Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized

Check the following:
• Make sure the drive is not disabled in the BIOS Setup.
• Make sure the drive is connected correctly and that is plugged into the power supply.
• Make sure the drive is compatible. See “Additional Information and Software” for a
link to the tested drives.
• Make sure you have not exceeded the power budget for the server. See “Additional
Information and Software” for a link to software to check your power budget.
• If using SCSI drives, verify that each SCSI ID number is unique on the SCSI bus.
Refer to your drive documentation for details on setting the SCSI ID for your drives.

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 • If using ATA drives, verify the master/slave settings are set correctly. Refer to your
drive documentation for details on setting the master/slave settings.
• If using a RAID configuration with SCSI or SATA drives, make sure the RAID card
is installed correctly.

Bootable CD-ROM Disk Is Not Detected

Check the following:
• Make sure the BIOS is configured to allow the CD-ROM to be the first
bootable device.

LED Information
The Intel® Server Board S1200BT includes LEDs that can aid in troubleshooting your
system. The following table lists these LEDs and provides a description of their use.

Table 9. LED Information

LED Name Function Location LED Color Notes

ID (for Intel® Aid in server Front panel Blue Press ID LED button or use
Server Board identification from the and board rear Server Management
S1200BTL/ back panel left corner software to turn the LED on
S1200BTLRM) and off.

System Fault Visible fault warning Front panel Green or • On = No Fault

and board rear Amber • Green Blink = degraded
left corner
• Amber = non-critical

Disk Activity Front panel Front panel Green Blinking = Activity. No action
and board left required.
side

POST Code 1-8 Display boot 80 POST Left rear of Each LED can See the POST code table.
code board be Off, Green,
Amber, or Red

5-V Standby Identify 5-V standby Front left Amber On = 5-V standby power on
power on state board

Power LED Identify the power state Front panel Green • Off = Power is off (off or
of the system S5)
• On = Power on or S0)
• Slow Blink = Low power
state (S1 - S3)

BIOS POST Beep Codes

The following table lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization,
the BIOS uses these beep codes to inform users of error conditions. The beep code is
followed by a user-visible code on POST Progress LEDs.

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 Table 10. POST Error Beep Codes

POST Progress
Beeps Error Message Description
Code

3 Memory error Multiple System halted because a fatal error related to the
memory was detected.

The following Beep Codes are from the BMC, and are controlled by the Firmware team. They are listed here for
convenience.

1-5-2-1 CPU socket N/A CPU1 socket is empty.

population error

1-5-2-4 MSID Mismatch N/A MSID mismatch occurs if a processor is installed

into a system board that has incompatible power
capabilities.

1-5-4-2 Power fault N/A DC power unexpectedly lost (power good dropout)
- Power unit sensors report power unit failure offset

1-5-4-4 Power control fault N/A Power good assertion timeout - Power unit sensors
report soft power control failure offset

In the case of POST error(s) that are listed as Major, the BIOS enters the error manager
and waits for the user to press an appropriate key before booting the operating system or
entering the BIOS Setup.

The user can override this option by setting the POST Error Pause option as disabled on
the BIOS setup Main screen. If this option is disabled, the system boots the operating
system without user intervention. The default is disabled.

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