Preface
Preface
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel
®
Carrier Grade Server TIGI2U (Telecom
Industrial Grade Intel
®
Xeon™ processor 2U Server).
This manual is for system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading,
and repairing this Carrier Grade Server. This document provides a brief overview of the
features of the board/chassis, a list of accessories or other components you may need,
troubleshooting information, and instructions on how to add and replace components on
the Intel
®
Carrier Grade Server TIGI2U. For the latest version of this manual, refer to
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/TIGI2U.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Carrier Grade Server TIGI2U. In this chapter,
you will find a list of the server board features, chassis features, photos of the product, and
product diagrams to help you identify components and their locations.
Chapter 2 provides instructions on adding and replacing components. Use this chapter for
step-by-step instructions and diagrams for installing or replacing components such as the
memory, processor, front panel board, the battery, and other components.
Chapter 3 provides instructions on using the utilities that are shipped with the board or that
may be required to update the system. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS
(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
TIGI2U Technical Product Specification. See “
Additional Information and Software” for a
link to the Technical Product Specification.
Chapter 4 provides troubleshooting information. In this chapter, you will find BIOS error
messages and POST (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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®
Carrier Grade Server TIGI2U User Guide
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