Preface
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel
®
Workstation Board S5000XVN.
Multiple versions of the Intel
®
Workstation Board S5000XVN are available. This manual
applies to workstation boards with the following product codes:
• S5000XVNSATA
• S5000XVNSATAR
• S5000XVNSAS
• S5000XVNSASR
Where a feature varies from one product to the next, the difference will be noted in this
document. Unless specified, features apply to all versions of the workstation board.
This manual is written for system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting,
upgrading, and repairing this workstation board. 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
®
Workstation Board S5000XVN. For the latest version of this
manual, see
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000XVN/.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Workstation Board S5000XVN. In this chapter,
you will find a list of the workstation board features, photos of the product, and product
diagrams to help you identify components and their locations.
Chapter 2 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 Setup screens, how to perform a BIOS update, and how to reset the password or
CMOS. Information about the specific BIOS settings and screens is available in the
Technical Product Specification. See “Additional Information and Software” on page viii
for a link to the Technical Product Specification.
Chapter 3 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, and the CMOS battery.
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