Intel M50FCP1UR User manual

Intel® Server System
M50FCP1UR
System Integration and Service Guide
A guide providing instructions for the insertion and
extraction of system components and available
Intel accessories and spares
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January 2023
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Safety Warnings
Heed safety instructions: Before working with your server product, whether you are using this guide or any
other resource as a reference, pay close attention to the safety instructions. You must adhere to the
assembly instructions in this guide to ensure and maintain compliance with existing product certifications
and approvals. Use only the described, regulated components specified in this guide. Use of other
products/components will void the UL listing and other regulatory approvals of the product and will most
likely result in noncompliance with product regulations in the region in which the product is sold.
System power on/off: The power button does not turn off the system AC power. To remove power from the
system, you must unplug the AC power cord. Make sure that the AC power cord is unplugged before you
open the chassis, add, or remove any components.
Hazardous conditions, devices, and cables: Hazardous electrical conditions may be present on power,
telephone, and communication cables. Turn off the server and disconnect the power cord,
telecommunications systems, networks, and modems attached to the server before opening it. Otherwise,
personal injury or equipment damage can result.
Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a small plastic encased conductor that slips over two jumper
pins. Some jumpers have a small tab on top that you can grip with your fingertips or with a pair of fine needle
nosed pliers. If your jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when using needle nosed pliers to remove or
install a jumper; grip the narrow sides of the jumper with the pliers, never the wide sides. Gripping the wide
sides can damage the contacts inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with the function controlled
by that jumper. Take care to grip with, but not squeeze, the pliers or other tools you use to remove a jumper,
or you may bend, or break the pins on the board.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Electrostatic discharge can damage the computer or the components within it. ESD can occur without the
user feeling a shock while working inside the system chassis or while improperly handling electronic devices
like processors, memory or other storage devices, and add-in cards.
Intel recommends that the following steps be taken when performing any procedures described within this
document or while performing service to any computer system.
•Where available, all system integration and/or service should be performed at a properly equipped
ESD workstation
•Wear ESD protective gear like a grounded antistatic wrist strap, sole grounders, and/or conductive
shoes
•Wear an anti-static smock or gown, to cover any clothing that may generate an electrostatic charge
•Remove all jewelry
•Disconnect all power cables and cords attached to the server before performing any integration or
service
•Touch any unpainted metal surface of the chassis before performing any integration or service
•Hold all circuit boards and other electronic components by their edges only
•After removing electronic devices from the system, or from their protective packaging, place them
component side up on to a grounded anti-static surface or conductive workbench pad. Do not place
electronic devices on to the outside of any protective packaging.

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Caution: Slide / Rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a workspace.
Intel warranties that this product performs to its published specifications. However, all computer systems are
inherently subject to unpredictable system behavior under various environmental and other conditions.
This product is not intended to be the sole source for any critical data, and the user must maintain a verified
backup. Failure to do so, or to comply with other user notices in the product user guide and specification
documents, may result in loss of or access to data.
Weight of the system:
•Due to the weight of a system, Intel recommends carrying the system with two people supporting the
system from the sides or using a mechanical lift or a cart when moving the system from one location
to another.
•If your system has rack handles installed, do not lift or carry the system by the rack handles
•When lifting or moving a chassis, always grasp it by all four corners. Do not grasp the chassis by two
points at opposing diagonal corners, doing so may damage the internal components.
•If you can only grasp the chassis at two different points, always grasp the chassis by the sides at the
midpoint.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.1 Reference Documents and Support Collaterals................................................................................................16
2. L6 Integrated System–Essential System Component Installation................................................................ 18
2.1 Chassis Component Identification..........................................................................................................................19
2.2 System Top Cover Removal / Installation ...........................................................................................................19
2.2.1 System Cover Removal................................................................................................................................................19
2.2.2 System Cover Installation...........................................................................................................................................21
2.3 Processor Assembly and Installation ....................................................................................................................21
2.3.1 Processor Heat Sink Module (PHM) Assembly ..................................................................................................24
2.3.2 Processor Installation...................................................................................................................................................26
2.4 Memory Module Installation .....................................................................................................................................29
2.5 Power Supply Module Installation..........................................................................................................................30
3. System Options / Accessory Kit Installation...................................................................................................... 31
3.1 System Top Cover Removal / Installation ...........................................................................................................31
3.1.1 System Cover Removal................................................................................................................................................31
3.1.2 System Cover Installation...........................................................................................................................................32
3.2 System Cable Routing..................................................................................................................................................33
3.3 Riser Card / Add-in Card Installation .....................................................................................................................34
3.3.1 Riser Card Bracket Removal.......................................................................................................................................35
3.3.2 Riser Card Installation ..................................................................................................................................................35
3.3.3 PCIe* Add-in Card Installation..................................................................................................................................36
3.3.4 Riser Card Assembly Installation–for All Riser Assemblies ..........................................................................37
3.4 Front Drive Installation ................................................................................................................................................38
3.4.1 Drive Blank Removal.....................................................................................................................................................39
3.4.2 7 mm 2.5” SSD Drive Support...................................................................................................................................39
3.4.3 2.5” SSD Drive Installation .........................................................................................................................................40
3.5 Ethernet Network Adapter for OCP* Installation..............................................................................................41
3.5.1 OCP* Adapter Bay Filler Removal / Installation ................................................................................................42
3.5.2 OCP* Adapter with Pull Tab Installation ..............................................................................................................43
3.5.3 OCP* Adapter with Internal Lock Installation.....................................................................................................43
3.6 M.2 Storage Device Installation................................................................................................................................44
3.7 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Installation......................................................................................................45
3.8 Intel® RAID Maintenance Free Backup Unit (RMFBU) Installation..............................................................46
4. System Software Updates and Configuration.................................................................................................... 48
5. System Service–System Features Overview....................................................................................................... 49
5.1 Front Drive Bay Options..............................................................................................................................................49
5.2 Back Panel, Front Control Panel, Front I/O Features ......................................................................................49
5.3 Drive Bay LED Identification ......................................................................................................................................51

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5.4 Server Board Features..................................................................................................................................................52
5.5 System Configuration and Recovery Jumpers ..................................................................................................54
6. System Service and FRU Replacement................................................................................................................ 55
6.1 System Top Cover Removal / Installation ...........................................................................................................56
6.1.1 System Cover Removal................................................................................................................................................56
6.1.2 System Cover Installation...........................................................................................................................................57
6.2 System Fan Replacement ...........................................................................................................................................58
6.3 Memory Module Replacement .................................................................................................................................60
6.4 Power Supply Replacement ......................................................................................................................................62
6.5 Processor Replacement...............................................................................................................................................63
6.5.1 Processor Heat Sink Module (PHM) and Processor Removal......................................................................64
6.5.2 Processor Heat Sink Module (PHM) Assembly ..................................................................................................66
6.5.3 Processor Installation...................................................................................................................................................68
6.6 Riser Card Replacement..............................................................................................................................................71
6.7 Front Drive Replacement............................................................................................................................................75
6.7.1 2.5” SSD Drive Removal...............................................................................................................................................75
6.7.2 7 mm 2.5” SSD Drive Replacement ........................................................................................................................76
6.7.3 2.5” SSD Drive Installation .........................................................................................................................................77
6.8 2.5” Drive Mounting Rail Replacement .................................................................................................................78
6.9 Ethernet Network Adapter for OCP* Replacement..........................................................................................80
6.9.1 OCP* Adapter with Pull Tab Replacement ..........................................................................................................80
6.9.2 OCP* Adapter with Internal Lock Replacement ................................................................................................81
6.10 M.2 Storage Device Replacement............................................................................................................................82
6.11 Intel® RAID Maintenance Free Backup Unit (RMFBU) Replacement..........................................................83
6.12 Backplane Replacement..............................................................................................................................................85
6.12.1 4 X 2.5” Backplane Replacement.............................................................................................................................85
6.12.2 12 X 2.5” Backplane Replacement..........................................................................................................................87
6.13 System Battery Replacement....................................................................................................................................89
6.14 Server Board Replacement ........................................................................................................................................90
Appendix A. Getting Help .......................................................................................................................................... 93
Appendix B. Memory Population Rules.................................................................................................................. 94
B.1 DDR5 DIMM Population Rules ..................................................................................................................................94
B.2 Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory (PMem) 300 Series Module Rules....................................................94
B.3 Intel® DDR5 DIMM Support Disclaimer .................................................................................................................96
Appendix C. System Status LED Operating States and Definition ................................................................... 97
Appendix D. POST Code Diagnostic LED Decoder............................................................................................... 99
D.1 Early POST Memory Initialization MRC Diagnostic Codes......................................................................... 100
D.2 BIOS POST Progress Codes.................................................................................................................................... 101
Appendix E. POST Code Errors .............................................................................................................................. 105
E.1 POST Error Beep Codes ........................................................................................................................................... 111
E.2 Processor Initialization Error Summary............................................................................................................. 112
Appendix F. System Packaging Assembly Instructions.................................................................................... 113

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Appendix G. Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................. 116
Appendix H. Glossary ............................................................................................................................................... 132

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List of Figures
Figure 1. System Features Identification.........................................................................................................................................14
Figure 2. Required Components for Basic System Operation................................................................................................18
Figure 3. Chassis Component Identification..................................................................................................................................19
Figure 4. System Top Cover Panel Shipping Screws..................................................................................................................20
Figure 5. System Cover Removal........................................................................................................................................................20
Figure 6. System Cover Installation...................................................................................................................................................21
Figure 7. 1U Heat Sinks...........................................................................................................................................................................22
Figure 8. Processor Heat Sink Handling ..........................................................................................................................................22
Figure 9. Supported Processor Carrier Clips .................................................................................................................................22
Figure 10. Processor Carrier Clip Identifier Markings ................................................................................................................23
Figure 11. Processor Heat Sink Module (PHM) Reference Diagram.....................................................................................23
Figure 12. Installing Processor Carrier Clip onto Processor–Part 1.....................................................................................24
Figure 13. Installing Processor Carrier Clip onto Processor–Part 2.....................................................................................24
Figure 14. Removing Heat Sink from its Packaging....................................................................................................................25
Figure 15. Setting the Processor Heat Sink Anti-Tilt Wires to the Outward Position ..................................................25
Figure 16. Pin 1 Indicator of Processor Carrier Clip ...................................................................................................................25
Figure 17. Socket Protective Cover Removal ................................................................................................................................26
Figure 18. PHM Alignment with Socket Assembly......................................................................................................................27
Figure 19. PHM Installation onto Server Board............................................................................................................................27
Figure 20. Tighten Heat Sink Extension Fasteners......................................................................................................................28
Figure 21. DIMM Blank Removal.........................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 22. Memory Module Installation...........................................................................................................................................29
Figure 23. Power Supply Installation................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 24. System Top Cover Panel Shipping Screws...............................................................................................................31
Figure 25. System Cover Removal .....................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 26. System Cover Installation................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 27. System Cable Routing Channels...................................................................................................................................33
Figure 28. Bracket for Riser Card on Riser Slot #1– Two Views.............................................................................................34
Figure 29. Bracket for Riser Card on Riser Slot #2– Two Views.............................................................................................34
Figure 30. Bracket for PCIe* Interposer Riser Card – Two Views ..........................................................................................34
Figure 31. Chassis Riser Card Bracket Screws Removal ...........................................................................................................35
Figure 32. Riser Card Bracket Removal............................................................................................................................................35
Figure 33. Riser Card Installation onto the Bracket....................................................................................................................35
Figure 34. PCIe* Add-in Card Installation for Riser Slot #1 or PCIe* Interposer Riser Assemblies ........................36
Figure 35. PCIe* add-in Card Installation for Riser Card on Riser Slot #2.........................................................................36
Figure 36. Riser Card Assembly Installation ..................................................................................................................................37
Figure 37. 2.5” Drive Bay Components ............................................................................................................................................38
Figure 38. Drive Blank Removal ..........................................................................................................................................................39
Figure 39. Separating Top and Bottom Parts of Drive Blank..................................................................................................39
Figure 40. Attaching the Drive Blank to 7 mm SSD ....................................................................................................................40

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Figure 41. 2.5” 7 mm Drive Outside Chassis, Ready for Installation....................................................................................40
Figure 42. 2.5” Drive Installation into Front Drive Bay ..............................................................................................................41
Figure 43. OCP* Adapter Bay Filler Removal.................................................................................................................................42
Figure 44. OCP* Adapter Bay Filler Installation............................................................................................................................42
Figure 45. OCP* Adapter with Pull Tab Installation....................................................................................................................43
Figure 46. Internal Lock with Unlock and Lock Orientation....................................................................................................43
Figure 47. OCP* Adapter with Internal Lock Installation..........................................................................................................44
Figure 48. M.2 SSD Connector Location..........................................................................................................................................44
Figure 49. M.2 SSD Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................45
Figure 50. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Installation ...........................................................................................................45
Figure 51. Installing Latch on the Plastic Case .............................................................................................................................46
Figure 52. Insert Super Cap ..................................................................................................................................................................46
Figure 53. Intel® RMFBU Mounting Plate Installation.................................................................................................................47
Figure 54. 4 x 2.5” Front Drive Bay Configuration–M50FCP1UR204 ..................................................................................49
Figure 55. 12 x 2.5” Front Drive Bay Configuration–M50FCP1UR212................................................................................49
Figure 56. Back Panel Features ...........................................................................................................................................................49
Figure 57. Front Control Panel Features .........................................................................................................................................50
Figure 58. Front I/O Features...............................................................................................................................................................50
Figure 59. Hot Swap Drive Bay LED Identification.......................................................................................................................51
Figure 60. Intel® Server Board M50FCP2SBSTD Component / Feature Identification ................................................52
Figure 61. Intel® Light-Guided Diagnostics–LED Identification..............................................................................................53
Figure 62. View of POST Code Diagnostic, System ID, and System Status LEDs Area ................................................53
Figure 63. Intel® Light-Guided Diagnostics - DIMM Fault LEDs .............................................................................................54
Figure 64. Reset and Recovery Jumper Block Locations .........................................................................................................54
Figure 65. System Top Cover Panel Shipping Screws...............................................................................................................56
Figure 66. System Cover Removal .....................................................................................................................................................56
Figure 67. System Cover Installation................................................................................................................................................57
Figure 68. Individual Fan Removal.....................................................................................................................................................58
Figure 69. Individual Fan Installation................................................................................................................................................59
Figure 70. Memory Module Removal................................................................................................................................................60
Figure 71. Memory Module Installation...........................................................................................................................................61
Figure 72. Power Supply Removal.....................................................................................................................................................62
Figure 73. Power Supply Installation................................................................................................................................................62
Figure 74. Processor Heat Sink Handling........................................................................................................................................63
Figure 75. Supported Processor Carrier Clips...............................................................................................................................63
Figure 76. Processor Carrier Clip Identifier Markings ................................................................................................................64
Figure 77. PHM Assembly Removal from Processor Socket...................................................................................................64
Figure 78. Reinstall the Socket Cover...............................................................................................................................................65
Figure 79. Processor Removal from PHM Assembly..................................................................................................................65
Figure 80. Processor Carrier Clip Removal from PHM Assembly..........................................................................................66
Figure 81. Installing Processor Carrier Clip onto Processor–Part 1.....................................................................................66
Figure 82. Installing Processor Carrier Clip onto Processor–Part 2.....................................................................................67

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Figure 83. Removing Heat Sink from its Packaging....................................................................................................................67
Figure 84. Setting the Processor Heat Sink Anti-tilt Wires to the Outward Position ...................................................67
Figure 85. Pin 1 Indicator of Processor Carrier Clip ...................................................................................................................68
Figure 86. Socket Protective Cover Removal ................................................................................................................................68
Figure 87. PHM Alignment with Socket Assembly......................................................................................................................69
Figure 88. PHM Installation onto Server Board............................................................................................................................69
Figure 89. Tighten Heat Sink Extension Fasteners......................................................................................................................70
Figure 90. Chassis Riser Card Bracket Screws...............................................................................................................................71
Figure 91. Riser Card Bracket Removal............................................................................................................................................71
Figure 92. Add in Card Removal from Bracket..............................................................................................................................72
Figure 93. Riser Card Removal from Bracket.................................................................................................................................72
Figure 94. Riser Card Installation onto the Bracket....................................................................................................................72
Figure 95. Add-in Card Installation....................................................................................................................................................73
Figure 96. Add-in Card Assembly Installation ..............................................................................................................................73
Figure 97. Back Panel Shipping Screw Locations........................................................................................................................74
Figure 98. Drive Bay Components......................................................................................................................................................75
Figure 99. 2.5” 15 mm Drive Removal..............................................................................................................................................75
Figure 100. Detaching a 7mm SSD from its mounting bracket .............................................................................................76
Figure 101. 7mm SSD Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................76
Figure 102. Drive Extraction Lever Release....................................................................................................................................77
Figure 103. 7mm (Drive + Bracket) Drive Placement Orientation–Bracket Side Up .....................................................77
Figure 104. 2.5” Drive installation into drive bay.........................................................................................................................77
Figure 105. Drive Mounting Rail Features Identification ..........................................................................................................78
Figure 106. Removing Drive Mounting Rail....................................................................................................................................78
Figure 107. Installing Drive Mounting Rail......................................................................................................................................79
Figure 108. OCP* Adapter with Pull Tab Removal ......................................................................................................................80
Figure 109. OCP* Adapter with Pull Tab Installation.................................................................................................................80
Figure 110. Internal Lock with Unlock and Lock Orientation.................................................................................................81
Figure 111. OCP* Adapter with Internal Lock Removal ............................................................................................................81
Figure 112. OCP* Adapter with Internal Lock Installation .......................................................................................................81
Figure 113. M.2 SSD Removal..............................................................................................................................................................82
Figure 114. M.2 SSD Installation.........................................................................................................................................................82
Figure 115. Intel® RMFBU Mounting Bracket Removal - Chassis ..........................................................................................83
Figure 116. RMFBU Housing Assembly............................................................................................................................................83
Figure 117. Intel® RMFBU Mounting Bracket Installation.........................................................................................................84
Figure 118. 4 x 2.5” Backplane Removal.........................................................................................................................................85
Figure 119. 4 x 2.5” Backplane Installation....................................................................................................................................86
Figure 120. 12 x 2.5” Backplane Removal ......................................................................................................................................87
Figure 121. 12 x 2.5” Backplane Installation .................................................................................................................................88
Figure 122. Replacing the System Battery......................................................................................................................................89
Figure 123. Server Board Removal ....................................................................................................................................................90
Figure 124. Server Board Installation...............................................................................................................................................91

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Figure 125. Onboard POST Diagnostic LEDs ................................................................................................................................99
List of Tables
Table 1. Intel® Server M50FCP Family Reference Documents and Support Collaterals.............................................16
Table 2. Drive Status LED States.........................................................................................................................................................51
Table 3. Drive Activity LED States ......................................................................................................................................................51
Table 4. Intel® Optane™ PMem 300 Series Module Support...................................................................................................95
Table 5. Standard DDR5 DIMMs Compatible with Intel® Optane™ PMem 300 Series Module.................................95
Table 6. DDR5 DIMM Attributes Table for “Identical” and “Like” DIMMs ..........................................................................96
Table 7. System Status LED State Definitions...............................................................................................................................97
Table 8. POST Progress Code LED Example..................................................................................................................................99
Table 9. MRC Progress Codes........................................................................................................................................................... 100
Table 10. MRC Fatal Error Codes..................................................................................................................................................... 101
Table 11. POST Progress Codes...................................................................................................................................................... 101
Table 12. POST Error Messages and Handling.......................................................................................................................... 106
Table 13. POST Error Beep Codes.................................................................................................................................................. 111
Table 14. Integrated BMC Beep Codes ......................................................................................................................................... 111
Table 15. Mixed Processor Configurations Error Summary................................................................................................. 112

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1. Introduction
The Intel® Server System M50FCP1UR is a purpose-built, rack mount server that delivers power and
performance in a 1U form factor. The system supports up to two 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors,
delivering high core count and new hardware-enhanced security features. Previous generation Intel® Xeon®
processor and Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor families are not supported.
The Intel® Server System M50FCP1UR supports up to 32 DDR5 DIMMs, providing high memory bandwidth
for memory intensive workloads. The product family also supports Intel® Optane™ persistent memory
(PMem) 300 series modules.
For details on all system features, refer to the Intel® Server System M50FCP1UR Technical Product
Specification (TPS).
Figure 1. System Features Identification

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About This Document
This document provides system integrators and service technicians with instructions for the installation and
removal of system components. The document also covers available Intel accessories supported by this
server system.
The document is organized into two sections. The first section (Chapters 2–4) is focused on the installation
of system components and accessories into an L6 or L9 integrated server system1.
The second section (Chapters 5, 6, and appendices A-G) is focused on system service. Theses chapters
provide the service technician with valuable system information and procedures necessary to identify and
replace a faulty system component.
System Integration
Chapter 2, L6 System Integration–Essential System Components. Installation procedures for the
following system components: processors, memory, and power supply. Removal and installation of the
system top cover are covered.
Chapter 3, L9 System Integration. Provides detailed instructions necessary to enhance system
configurations by installing additional components and/or available accessory kits.
Chapter 4, System Software Update and Configuration. A short overview describing the system
software stack installed on new Intel servers and where to get the latest revisions.
System Service
Chapter 5 – System Service–System Features Overview. An overview that identifies and locates the
features associated with the Intel® Server System M50FCP1U.
Chapter 6 – System Service and FRU Replacement. Installation procedures for system field replaceable
units (FRUs).
Appendix A – Getting Help. Provides server system support and contact information.
Appendix B – Memory Population Rules. Provides a summary of memory population rules.
Appendix C – System Status LED Operating States and Definition. System status LED operating states
and definition.
Appendix D – POST Code Diagnostic LED Decoder. Lists of Diagnostic LED codes.
Appendix E – POST Code Errors. List of POST code errors that represent specific failures, warnings, or
information.
Appendix F– System Packaging Assembly Instructions. Provides detailed instructions to repack the
server system into the original Intel packaging.
1An L6 integrated system requires essential components to be installed to make it power-on ready. An L9
integrated system is power-on ready but has no operating system installed. It may require additional options
and/or accessories to be installed to enable specific system features.

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1.1 Reference Documents and Support Collaterals
For additional information and other support collaterals related to this Intel® server product, see Table 1.
Listed documents and utilities can be downloaded from the following Intel websites or can be ordered
through a local Intel support representative.
Note: Some of the Intel documents listed in Table 1. are classified as “Intel Confidential”. These documents
are only made available under a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) with Intel. All Intel product documentation
and support collaterals can be downloaded from Intel’s Resource & Documentation Center website:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/documentation-resources/developer.html.
Table 1. Intel® Server M50FCP Family Reference Documents and Support Collaterals
Topic Document Title or Support Collateral
Document
Classification
System integration instructions
and service guidance
Intel® Server System M50FCP2UR System Integration and Service Guide Public
System integration instructions
and service guidance
Intel® Server System M50FCP1UR System Integration and Service Guide
Public
Technical system-level
description
Intel® Server System M50FCP2UR Technical Product Specification Public
Technical system-level
description
Intel® Server System M50FCP1UR Technical Product Specification Public
Technical board-level description
Intel® Server Board M50FCP2SBSTD Technical Product Specification
Public
Server configuration guidance
and compatibility
Intel® Server M50FCP Family Configuration Guide Public
Information on the Integrated
BMC Web Console
Integrated Baseboard Management Controller Web Console (Integrated
BMC Web Console) User Guide
Public
BIOS technical information on
product family BIOS Firmware External Product Specification (EPS)
Intel
Confidential
BIOS setup information on
product family
BIOS Setup Utility User Guide Public
BMC technical information on
product family
Integrated Baseboard Management Controller Firmware External Product
Specification (EPS)
Intel
Confidential
Base specifications for the IPMI
architecture and interfaces
Intelligent Platform Management Interface Specification Second
Generation v2.0
Intel
Confidential
Specifications for the PCIe* 3.0
architecture and interfaces
PCIe Base Specification, Revision 3.0
http://www.pcisig.com/specifications
Public
Specifications for the PCIe* 4.0
architecture and interfaces
PCIe Base Specification, Revision 4.0
http://www.pcisig.com/specifications
Public
Specifications for the PCIe* 5.0
architecture and interfaces
PCIe Base Specification, Revision 5.0
http://www.pcisig.com/specifications
Public
Specification for OCP* Open Compute Project (OCP) 3.0 Specification
Intel
Confidential
TPM for PC Client specifications TPM PC Client Specifications, Revision 2.0
Intel
Confidential
Functional specifications of 4th
Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable
processor family
Sapphire Rapids External Design Specification (EDS): Document IDs:
630161, 612246, 612172, 633350, 611488
Intel
Confidential
Processor thermal design
specifications and
recommendations
Sapphire Rapids Thermal and Mechanical Specifications and Design
Guide (TMSDG): Document ID 609847
Intel
Confidential

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Topic Document Title or Support Collateral
Document
Classification
BIOS and BMC security best
practices
Intel® Server Systems Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) and BIOS
Security Best Practices White Paper
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000055785/s
erver-products.html
Public
Managing an Intel server
overview
Managing an Intel Server System 2020
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000057741/s
erver-products.html
Public
Technical information on Intel®
Optane™ persistent memory
(PMem) 300 series
Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory 300 Series Operations Guide Intel
Confidential
Set up information for Intel
Optane PMem 300 series Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory Startup Guide Public
Latest system software updates:
BIOS and firmware
Intel® System Update Package (SUP) for Intel® Server M50FCP Family
Public
Intel® Server Firmware Update Utility - Various operating system support
Intel® Server Firmware Update Utility User Guide
To obtain full system information
Intel® Server Information Retrieval Utility - Various operating system
support
Public
Intel® Server Information Retrieval Utility User Guide
To configure, save, and restore
various system options
Intel® Server Configuration Utility - Various operating system support
Public
Intel® Server Configuration Utility User Guide
Product Warranty Information
Warranty Terms and Conditions
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2. L6 Integrated System–Essential System Component
Installation
The Intel® Server System M50FCP1UR options are offered with different level of system integration. System
configurations that are not power-on ready are identified as L6 integrated systems. An L6 integrated system
requires essential components (sold separately) to be installed. If your Intel system did not come
preinstalled with any of the following components, then follow the procedures in this chapter:
•Processors – 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor family
•Memory–Up to 32 DDR5 DIMMs or a combination of standard DDR5 DIMMs and Intel® Optane™ PMem
300 series modules
•Power supply – two required for redundancy
If your Intel server system came preinstalled with all listed components, then skip this chapter and go to
Chapter 3 for installation procedures associated with all other system options and accessories.
Figure 2. Required Components for Basic System Operation
Before You Begin
Before integration of any system components, review all the safety and ESD precautions found in the Safety
Warnings section at the beginning of this document.
System Reference
In the following procedures, all references to left, right, front, top, and bottom assume that the reader is
facing the front of the server chassis.
Instruction Format
Each procedure described in this chapter follows an illustration first format. This format gives the reader the
option to follow a quicker path to component integration by first seeing an illustration of the intended
procedure. If necessary, the reader can then follow the step-by-step instructions that accompany each
procedure.

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2.1 Chassis Component Identification
The following figure shows the chassis components.
Figure 3. Chassis Component Identification
2.2 System Top Cover Removal / Installation
The system top cover consists of two panels, one over the front half of the system, and one over the back
half of the system. To maintain system thermals, both top cover panels must be in place when the system is
operational.
Required Tools and Supplies
•Anti-static wrist strap and conductive workbench pad (recommended)
•Phillips* head screwdriver #1
2.2.1 System Cover Removal
Removal of both top cover panels is necessary when servicing any system component integrated within the
system. Before removing the top cover, power down the system and unplug all peripheral devices and the
system power cords.
System Fans

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Figure 4. System Top Cover Panel Shipping Screws
The system ships from the factory with the front cover panel and back cover panel screwed to the chassis. A
total of four screws, one on each side of the front cover panel, and one on each side of the back cover panel,
need to be removed to detach both top cover panels from the chassis.
Note: A non-skid surface or a stop behind the server system may be needed to prevent the server system
from sliding on the work surface.
Figure 5. System Cover Removal
For each top cover panel:
1. While pushing down on both the left and right buttons of the given top panel (see Letter A), slide the
top cover panel towards the front (front panel) or back (back panel) of the chassis (see Letter B).
2. Carefully lift the top cover panel up and away from the chassis.
Note: Each top cover panel can slide along the chassis base for 10 mm and then needs to be lifted.