Intel® Entry Server Board SE7210TP1-E and Intel® Entry Server Platform SR1325TP1-E contains a baseboard management controller. This controller closely monitors operation of the server, and will log System Events as they occur in the System Event Log. Actions such as re-booting or powering on the server will result in System Events. The System Event Log at some point will become full, and the server during POST (Power-On Self Test) will report the System Event Log as being full. Once the System Event Log is full, the log will need to be cleared.

The following steps are provided to help reduce the occurrence of "System Event Log Full" message during POST.

• Server board must have the latest BIOS revision. It is also important to update the Boot Block at the same time. Refer to the BIOS Release Notes for instructions on updating the boot block.
• Server board must have the latest FRU/SDR firmware revision.
• Do not use the Server Configuration Wizard provided with the Intel® Express Installer CD to configure your chassis. The CD contains an older FRU/SDR revision, and will downgrade the revision when the wizard completes programming. Use the latest FRU/SDR revision to configure your chassis.
• Connect the Chassis Intrusion cable from the chassis to the Chassis Intrusion header on the server board.
• Make sure the chassis cover is closed before powering-on or resetting the server.

The information provided above will help reduce the number of events logged, however this will not eliminate all events. Noting that each time the server is powered-on or reset, there are System Event Log entries made. It is estimated that with the actions above you should be able to reset the server 10-12 times before completely filling the System Event Log.

Clearing the System Event Log:

1. Power (or reset) server.
2. Press F2 during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter BIOS Setup Utility.
3. Select the Boot menu, and then select Boot Priority Menu.
4. Set the CD-ROM (or DVD-ROM) drive as the first boot device.
5. Insert the Intel® Express Installer CD.
6. Press F10 to save changes and exit.
7. Boot system to the Intel® Express Installer CD to the Configuration Wizard.
8. Click Continue from main Configuration Wizard screen.
9. Choose Server Configuration Utilities and click Continue.
10. Choose Run System Setup Utility and click Continue (this action will launch the System Setup Utility.
11. Once System Setup Utility has loaded, press any key to continue
12. Choose SEL Manager and click OK
13. Click on SEL in the Menu bar and select Clear SEL
14. Click Yes to confirm you want to clear the SEL (System Event Log)
15. Click on File in the Menu bar and select Exit
16. Exit the System Setup Utility.
17. Exit the Configuration Utility.
18. Remove the Intel® Express Installer CD.
19. Reset the server by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del.
20. Press F2 during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter BIOS Setup Utility.
21. Select the Boot menu, and then select Boot Priority Menu.
22. Restore your boot order settings.
23. Press F10 to save changes and exit.

This applies to:

Intel® Entry Server Board SE7210TP1-E Intel® Entry Server System SR1325TP1-E