Intel S5500BC User manual

Intel®Server Board S5500BC
User’s Guide
Intel Order Number E52448-001

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Preface
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel® Server Board S5500BC.
This manual is written for system technicians responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading,
and repairing this server 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® Server
Board S5500BC. For the latest version of this manual, see http://support.intel.com/
support/motherboards/server/S5500BC.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Intel® Server Board S5500BC. In this chapter,
you will find a list of the server 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 shipped with the board or those
required to update the system. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS Setup
screens, perform a BIOS update, and 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” 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, front panel board, and the battery, among other components.
Chapter 4 provides troubleshooting information. In this chapter, you will find BIOS error
messages and POST code messages. You will also find suggestions for performing
troubleshooting activities to identify the source of a problem.

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Product Accessories
This server board is compatible with the following Intel®Server Chassis:
•Intel® Server Chassis SR1630BC
•Intel® Server Chassis SC5650
You may need or want to purchase one or more of the following accessory items for your
server: processor, memory DIMMs, hard drive, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and/or
operating system.
For information about which accessories, memory, processors, and third-party hardware
were tested and can be used with your board, and for ordering information for Intel
products, see:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5500BC
Additional Information and Software
If you need more information about this product or information about the accessories that
you can use with this server board, use the following resources. These files are available
at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5500BC/
Unless otherwise indicated in the following table, once on this webpage, type the
document or software name in the search field at the left side of the screen and select the
option to search “This Category” and then click Search.
For this information or software Use this Document or Software
For in-depth technical information
about this product, including BIOS
settings and chipset information
Technical Product Specification
If you just received this product and
need to install it
Intel® Server Board S5500BC Quick Start User's
Guide in the product box
Accessories or other Intel server
products
Spares and Configuration Guide
Hardware (peripheral boards, adapter
cards) and operating systems that
were tested with this product
Tested Hardware and Operating System List
Chassis tested with this product Reference Chassis List
Processors tested with this product Supported Processors
DIMMs tested with this product Supported Memory

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To make sure your system falls within
the allowed power budget
Power Budget
For software to manage your Intel®
server
Intel®Server Management Software
For drivers •Driver (for an extensive list of drivers
available)
•Operating System Driver (for operating system
drivers)
For firmware and BIOS updates Firmware Update
For diagnostics test software Diagnostics
For this information or software Use this Document or Software

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Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the
instructions. See also Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information on the
Intel®Server Deployment Toolkit 3.0 CD and/or at http://support.intel.com/support/
motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warnund Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor
Sie eine der Anweisungen ausführen. Beachten Sie hierzu auch die Sicherheitshinweise zu
Intel-Serverplatinen und Servergehäusen auf der Intel®Server Deployment Toolkit 3.0 CD
oder unter http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.
Consignes de sécurité
Lisez attention toutes les consignes de sécurité et les mises en garde indiquées dans ce
document avant de suivre toute instruction. Consultez Intel Server Boards and Server
Chassis Safety Information sur le Intel®Server Deployment Toolkit 3.0 CD ou bien
rendez-vous sur le site http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-
010770.htm.
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes
Lea todas las declaraciones de seguridad y precaución de este documento antes de realizar
cualquiera de las instrucciones. Vea Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety
Information en el Intel®Server Deployment Toolkit 3.0 CD y/o en http://
support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.

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