Intel S5500BC User Manual

Intel
®
Server Board S5500BC User’s Guide xv
Table of Contents
Preface.......................................................................................................................... v
Manual Organization............................................................................................................... v
Product Accessories .............................................................................................................. vi
Additional Information and Software...................................................................................... vi
Safety Information....................................................................................................... v
Important Safety Instructions................................................................................................. ix
Warnings................................................................................................................................ xi
Chapter 1: Server Board Features ............................................................................. 1
Connector and Component Locations ....................................................................................3
Configuration Jumpers............................................................................................................5
Back Panel Connectors ..........................................................................................................7
RAID Support..........................................................................................................................8
Hardware Requirements.................................................................................................9
Optional Hardware........................................................................................................12
Chapter 2: Hardware Installations and Upgrades .................................................. 13
Before You Begin..................................................................................................................13
Tools and Supplies Needed .........................................................................................13
Installing and Removing Memory .........................................................................................13
Installing DIMMs ...........................................................................................................13
Removing DIMMs.........................................................................................................14
Installing or Replacing the Processor...........................................................................15
Installing the Processor ................................................................................................15
Installing the Retention Mechanism(s) and Heat Sink(s)..............................................17
Replacing a Processor .................................................................................................18
Installing a PCI Add-In Card .................................................................................................20
Installing a PCI Add-In Card.........................................................................................20
Replacing the Backup Battery ..............................................................................................22
Chapter 3: Server Utilities......................................................................................... 25
Using the BIOS Setup Utility.................................................................................................25
Starting Setup...............................................................................................................25
If You Cannot Access Setup.........................................................................................25
Setup Menus ................................................................................................................25
Upgrading the BIOS..............................................................................................................27
Preparing for the Upgrade............................................................................................27
BIOS Recovery Mode and BIOS Flash Update............................................................28
Recovering the BIOS ............................................................................................................28
Clearing the Password..........................................................................................................30

Intel S5500BC Specifications

General

Brand	Intel
Model	S5500BC
Category	Server Board
Language	English