Intel® Server Board SE7520BD2 User Guide ix
Contents
1 Server Board Features................................................................................. 13
Connector and Header Locations .........................................................................................18
Product Codes SE7520BD2, SE7520BD2SCSI, SE7520BD2V ..................................18
Product Codes SE7520BD2SCSID2, SE7520BD2VD2, SE7520BD2SATAD2 ...........20
Configuration Jumpers..........................................................................................................22
Back Panel Connectors.........................................................................................................23
Hardware Requirements .......................................................................................................24
Server Chassis............................................................................................................. 24
Processor .....................................................................................................................24
Memory .......................................................................................................................25
2 Hardware Installations and Upgrades........................................................ 28
Before You Begin..................................................................................................................28
Tools and Supplies Needed.................................................................................................. 28
Installing and Removing Memory..........................................................................................28
Installing DIMMs...........................................................................................................29
Removing DIMMs.........................................................................................................30
Installing or Replacing the Processor....................................................................................30
Installing the Processor................................................................................................ 31
Removing a Processor................................................................................................. 34
Installing or Removing a PCI Card........................................................................................34
Replacing the Backup Battery...............................................................................................35
3 Server Utilities .............................................................................................. 37
Using the BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................................................37
Starting Setup ..............................................................................................................37
If You Cannot Access Setup ........................................................................................37
Setup Menus ................................................................................................................37
Upgrading the BIOS..............................................................................................................39
Preparing for the Upgrade............................................................................................39
Preparing Media and Performing the BIOS Upgrade...................................................40
Crisis Recovery Diskette ..............................................................................................41
Recovering the BIOS ............................................................................................................ 42
Recovering the BIOS with the Crisis Recovery Diskette..............................................42
Clearing the Password..........................................................................................................44
Clearing the CMOS...............................................................................................................45
4 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 46
Resetting the System............................................................................................................46
Problems following Initial System Installation .......................................................................46
First Steps Checklist.....................................................................................................46
Hardware Diagnostic Testing................................................................................................47
Confirming Loading of the Operating System ..............................................................48
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ............................................................................48
Power Light Does Not Light..........................................................................................48