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Server Board STL2 Product Guide
Using the System Setup Utility ........................................................................................... 42
What You Need to Do ................................................................................................ 42
Running the SSU from the CD ................................................................................... 42
Running the SSU Remotely via an Emergency Management Card............................ 43
Starting the SSU ........................................................................................................ 43
Customizing the SSU................................................................................................. 44
Launching a Task ...................................................................................................... 44
SEL Manager Add-in ................................................................................................. 45
SDR Manager Add-in................................................................................................. 46
FRU Manager Add-in ................................................................................................. 47
Exiting the SSU.......................................................................................................... 47
FRUSDR Load Utility.......................................................................................................... 48
When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility...................................................................... 48
What You Need to Do ................................................................................................ 48
How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility..................................................................... 48
Upgrading the BIOS ........................................................................................................... 52
Preparing for the Upgrade ......................................................................................... 52
Upgrading the BIOS................................................................................................... 53
Recovering the BIOS ................................................................................................. 53
Changing the BIOS Language ................................................................................... 54
Using the Firmware Update Utility ...................................................................................... 55
Running the Firmware Update Utility.......................................................................... 55
Using the Adaptec SCSI Utility ........................................................................................... 55
Running the SCSI Utility ............................................................................................ 55
4 Solving Problems
Resetting the System ......................................................................................................... 57
Initial System Startup.......................................................................................................... 57
Checklist .................................................................................................................... 57
Running New Application Software..................................................................................... 58
Checklist .................................................................................................................... 58
After the System Has Been Running Correctly ................................................................... 58
Checklist .................................................................................................................... 58
More Problem Solving Procedures ..................................................................................... 59
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing ............................................................. 59
Monitoring POST ....................................................................................................... 59
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights ...................................................... 59
Confirming Loading of the Operating System............................................................. 59
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions .......................................................................... 60
Power Light Does Not Light ....................................................................................... 60
No Characters Appear on Screen .............................................................................. 60
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect......................................................................... 61
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly ........................................................... 61
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ............................................................... 62
Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ............................................................ 62
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ............................................................. 62
Cannot Connect to a Server....................................................................................... 62
Problems with Network .............................................................................................. 63
PCI Installation Tips ................................................................................................... 63
