Contents   
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Contents 
1  Description.......................................................................................................8 
Server Board Features..........................................................................................................8 
Server Board Connector and Component Locations...................................................10 
Back Panel Connectors..............................................................................................11 
Intel
®
 E7501 Chipset..................................................................................................12 
Processor ...................................................................................................................13 
Memory ......................................................................................................................15 
PCI I/O Subsystem.....................................................................................................15 
Video..........................................................................................................................17 
SCSI Controller...........................................................................................................18 
IDE Controller.............................................................................................................18 
USB Interface.............................................................................................................18 
Network Interface Controller.......................................................................................19 
ACPI...........................................................................................................................20 
Wakeup Events ..........................................................................................................21 
System Management ..........................................................................................................22 
Baseboard Management Controller ............................................................................22 
Field Replaceable Units and Sensor Data Records ....................................................22 
System Event Log ......................................................................................................22 
Platform Event Management ......................................................................................23 
Emergency Management Port....................................................................................23 
Intel
®
 Server Management.........................................................................................24 
Security...............................................................................................................................25 
Summary of Software Security Features.....................................................................25 
Secure Mode..............................................................................................................27 
Password Protection...................................................................................................28 
Intrusion Switch Monitoring.........................................................................................29 
Floppy Write Protection ..............................................................................................29 
Fixed Disk Boot Sector Write Protect..........................................................................29 
Power Switch Mask ....................................................................................................29 
2  Server Board Installations and Upgrades...................................................30 
Tools and Supplies Needed ................................................................................................30 
Before You Begin................................................................................................................30 
Emissions Disclaimer..................................................................................................30 
Safety Cautions..........................................................................................................30 
Safety and Regulatory Compliance.....................................................................................31 
Minimum Hardware Requirements......................................................................................32 
Installation Notes.................................................................................................................32 
Installation Procedures........................................................................................................33 
Installing the I/O Gasket and Shield............................................................................33 
Installing Chassis Standoffs........................................................................................35 
Installing the Rubber Bumper .....................................................................................36 
Installing the Server Board .........................................................................................37 
Installing or Replacing Processor(s) ...........................................................................38