1 introduction, 1 about this manual, 1 manual organization – Kontron TIGH2U Carrier Grade Server User Manual

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Kontron Carrier Grade Server TIGH2U

December 2009

Product Guide, rev.1.2

11

Introduction—TIGH2U Server

1

Introduction

1.1

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing and using the Kontron Carrier Grade Server TIGH2U.

This manual is for trained system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading, and

maintaining this server. This document provides a brief overview of the features of the system, a list

of accessories or other components you may need, troubleshooting information, and instructions on

how to add and replace components on the TIGH2U Server.

Note:

Always be sure to check the Support web site at

http://us.kontron.com/

for the latest

version of this manual.

1.1.1

Manual Organization

Chapter 2

provides a brief overview of the TIGH2U Server. In this chapter, you will find a list of the

server board features, chassis features, illustrations of the product, and product diagrams to help you

identify components and their locations.

Chapter 3

provides instructions on adding and replacing hot-swappable and standard components

such as processors and memory DIMMs. Use this chapter for step-by-step instructions and diagrams

for installing or replacing components.

Chapter 4

provides instructions on adding optional components such as PCI add-in cards, I/O

expansion modules, hardware RAID 5 components, and optical devices. Use this chapter for step-by-

step instructions and diagrams for installing components.

Chapter 5

provides instructions on replacing components such as fans, boards, the drive bay

assembly, and the battery. Use this chapter for step-by-step instructions and diagrams for replacing

components.

Chapter 6

provides instructions on using the utilities that are shipped with the board or that may be

required to update the system. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS (Basic Input/Output

System) setup screens, how to perform a BIOS update, and how to reset the password or CMOS

(Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). Information about the specific BIOS settings and

screens is available in the 

Intel

®

Server Board S5000PAL/S5000XAL Technical Product Specification.

Chapter 7

provides troubleshooting information. In this chapter, you will find BIOS error messages

and POST (Power-on Self Test) code messages. You will also find suggestions for performing

troubleshooting activities to identify the source of a problem.

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