Intel M50FCP2UR User manual

Intel® Server System
M50FCP2UR
System Integration and Service Guide
A guide providing instructions for the insertion and
extraction of system components and available
Intel accessories and spares
Rev. 1.1
February 2023
Delivering Breakthrough Data Center System Innovation – Experience What’s Inside!

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Document Revision History
Date
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Changes
January 2023
1.0
Production Release
February 2023 1.1
Removing Intel® Optane™ PMem 300 Series support
Modify Appendix B Memory Population Rules
Minor changes for clarity

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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 one or more regions 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 tool 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............................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.1 Reference Documents and Support Collaterals................................................................................................18
2. Essential System Component Installation and Service................................................................................... 20
2.1 Chassis Component Identification..........................................................................................................................21
2.2 System Top Cover Removal / Installation ...........................................................................................................21
2.2.1 System Cover Removal................................................................................................................................................21
2.2.2 System Cover Installation...........................................................................................................................................23
2.3 Air duct Removal / Installation .................................................................................................................................23
2.3.1 Air duct Removal ............................................................................................................................................................24
2.3.2 Air duct Installation.......................................................................................................................................................25
2.4 Processor Assembly and Installation ....................................................................................................................26
2.4.1 Processor Heat Sink Module (PHM) Assembly ..................................................................................................28
2.4.2 Processor Installation...................................................................................................................................................30
2.5 Memory Module Installation .....................................................................................................................................33
2.6 Power Supply Module Installation..........................................................................................................................34
3. Optional Accessory Kit Integration and Service................................................................................................ 35
3.1 System Top Cover Removal / Installation ...........................................................................................................35
3.2 Air duct Removal / Installation .................................................................................................................................35
3.3 System Cable Routing..................................................................................................................................................36
3.4 System Fan Assembly Removal / Installation....................................................................................................37
3.5 Riser Card / Add-in Card Installation .....................................................................................................................39
3.5.1 Riser Card Bracket Removal.......................................................................................................................................40
3.5.2 Riser Card Installation ..................................................................................................................................................41
3.5.3 PCIe* Add-in Card Installation..................................................................................................................................41
3.5.4 Riser Card Assembly Installation–Riser Slot #1, Riser Slot #2, and Riser Slot #3...............................42
3.6 Front Drive Installation ................................................................................................................................................43
3.6.1 2.5” Drive Bays.................................................................................................................................................................44
3.6.2 3.5” Drive Bays.................................................................................................................................................................47
3.7 OCP* 3.0 Network Adapter Installation ................................................................................................................50
3.7.1 OCP* Adapter Bay Filler Panel Removal / Installation....................................................................................51
3.7.2 OCP* Adapter with Pull Tab Installation ..............................................................................................................52
3.7.3 OCP* Adapter with Internal Lock Installation.....................................................................................................52
3.8 M.2 Storage Device Installation................................................................................................................................54
3.9 Intel Accessory Kit (iPC CYPCBLINTSTKIT) Installation–Internal Fixed Mount SATA SSD
Accessory Kit...........................................................................................................................................................................................55
3.10 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Installation......................................................................................................58
3.11 Intel® RAID Maintenance Free Backup Unit (RMFBU) and Mounting Bracket Installation...............59
4. System Software Updates and Configuration.................................................................................................... 62
5. System Service–System Features Overview....................................................................................................... 63
5.1 Front Drive Bay Options..............................................................................................................................................63

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5.2 Back Panel, Front Control Panel, Front I/O Features ......................................................................................64
5.3 Drive Tray LED Identification.....................................................................................................................................65
5.4 Server Board Features..................................................................................................................................................66
5.5 System Configuration and Recovery Jumpers ..................................................................................................68
5.6 Air duct Options..............................................................................................................................................................69
6. System Service and FRU Replacement................................................................................................................ 70
6.1 System Top Cover Removal / Installation ...........................................................................................................70
6.1.1 System Cover Removal................................................................................................................................................70
6.1.2 System Cover Installation...........................................................................................................................................72
6.2 Air duct Removal / Installation .................................................................................................................................72
6.2.1 Air duct Removal ............................................................................................................................................................73
6.2.2 Air duct Installation.......................................................................................................................................................74
6.3 System Fan Replacement ...........................................................................................................................................75
6.4 Memory Module Replacement .................................................................................................................................76
6.5 Power Supply Module Replacement......................................................................................................................78
6.6 Processor Replacement...............................................................................................................................................79
6.6.1 Processor Heat Sink Module (PHM) and Processor Removal......................................................................80
6.6.2 Processor Heat Sink Module (PHM) Assembly ..................................................................................................82
6.6.3 Processor Heat Sink Module (PHM) Installation ...............................................................................................84
6.7 Riser Card Replacement..............................................................................................................................................87
6.8 Front Drive Replacement............................................................................................................................................91
6.8.1 2.5” Drive Bays.................................................................................................................................................................91
6.8.2 3.5” Drive Bays.................................................................................................................................................................94
6.9 2.5” Drive Rail Replacement ......................................................................................................................................99
6.10 Ethernet Network Adapter for OCP* Replacement....................................................................................... 101
6.10.1 OCP* Add-in Card with Pull Tab Replacement............................................................................................... 101
6.10.2 OCP* Card with Internal Lock Replacement .................................................................................................... 102
6.11 M.2 Storage Device Replacement......................................................................................................................... 104
6.12 Internal Fixed Mount SATA SSD Replacement............................................................................................... 105
6.13 Intel® RAID Maintenance Free Backup Unit (RMFBU)................................................................................... 107
6.14 Backplane Replacement........................................................................................................................................... 109
6.14.1 8 x 2.5” Backplane Replacement .......................................................................................................................... 109
6.14.2 12 x 3.5” Backplane Replacement........................................................................................................................ 111
6.15 System Battery Replacement................................................................................................................................. 113
6.16 Server Board Replacement ..................................................................................................................................... 114
Appendix A. Getting Help ........................................................................................................................................ 116
Appendix B. Memory Population Rules................................................................................................................ 117
B.1 DDR5 DIMM Population Rules ............................................................................................................................... 117
B.2 Intel® DDR5 DIMM Support Disclaimer .............................................................................................................. 118
Appendix C. Upgrading Front Drive Bay Configuration.................................................................................... 119
C.1 Upgrading an 8 x 2.5” Front Drive Configuration to a 16 x 2.5” Front Drive Configuration......... 120
C.2 Upgrading an 8 x 2.5” Front Drive Configuration to a 24 x 2.5” Front Drive Configuration......... 124

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Appendix D. System Status LED Operating States and Definition ................................................................. 127
Appendix E. POST Code Diagnostic LED Decoder............................................................................................. 129
E.1 Early POST Memory Initialization MRC Diagnostic Codes......................................................................... 130
E.2 BIOS POST Progress Codes.................................................................................................................................... 132
Appendix F. POST Error Codes .............................................................................................................................. 136
F.1 POST Error Beep Codes ........................................................................................................................................... 142
F.2 Processor Initialization Error Summary............................................................................................................. 143
Appendix G. System Packaging Assembly Instructions.................................................................................... 144
Appendix H. Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................. 147
Appendix I. Glossary ............................................................................................................................................... 163

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List of Figures
Figure 1. System Features Identification.........................................................................................................................................16
Figure 2. Required Components for Basic System Operation................................................................................................20
Figure 3. Chassis Component Identification..................................................................................................................................21
Figure 4. System Top Cover Panel Shipping Screws..................................................................................................................22
Figure 5. System Top Cover Removal...............................................................................................................................................22
Figure 6. System Top Cover Installation .........................................................................................................................................23
Figure 7. GPGPU air duct Bracket Removal....................................................................................................................................24
Figure 8. Air duct Bracket Removal....................................................................................................................................................24
Figure 9. Air duct Installation ...............................................................................................................................................................25
Figure 10. GPGPU air duct Bracket Installation ............................................................................................................................25
Figure 11. Supported 2U Processor Heat Sinks...........................................................................................................................26
Figure 12. Supported Processor Carrier Clips...............................................................................................................................26
Figure 13. Processor Carrier Clip Identifier Markings ................................................................................................................27
Figure 14. Processor Heat Sink Module (PHM) Reference Diagram.....................................................................................27
Figure 15. Installing Processor Carrier Clip onto Processor–Part 1.....................................................................................28
Figure 16. Installing Processor Carrier Clip onto Processor–Part 2.....................................................................................28
Figure 17. Removing Heat Sink from its Packaging....................................................................................................................29
Figure 18. Setting the Processor Heat Sink Anti-tilt Wires to the Outward Position ...................................................29
Figure 19. Pin 1 Indicator of Processor Carrier Clip ...................................................................................................................30
Figure 20. Socket Protective Cover Removal ................................................................................................................................30
Figure 21. PHM Alignment with Socket Assembly......................................................................................................................31
Figure 22. PHM Installation onto Server Board............................................................................................................................31
Figure 23. Tighten Heat Sink Fasteners...........................................................................................................................................32
Figure 24. DIMM Blank Removal.........................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 25. Memory Module Installation...........................................................................................................................................33
Figure 26. Power Supply Installation................................................................................................................................................34
Figure 27. System Cable Routing Channels...................................................................................................................................36
Figure 28. System Fan Assembly Removal.....................................................................................................................................37
Figure 29. System Fan Assembly Installation–Part 1.................................................................................................................38
Figure 30. System Fan Assembly Installation–Part 2.................................................................................................................38
Figure 31. Bracket for Riser Card on Riser Slot #1– Front and Back Views ......................................................................39
Figure 32. Bracket for Riser Card on Riser Slot #2– Front and Back Views ......................................................................39
Figure 33. Bracket for Riser Card on Riser Slot #3– Front and Back Views ......................................................................39
Figure 34. Chassis Riser Card Bracket Screws Removal ...........................................................................................................40
Figure 35. Riser Card Bracket Removal............................................................................................................................................40
Figure 36. Riser Card Installation........................................................................................................................................................41
Figure 37. PCIe* add-in Card Installation for Riser Card on Riser Slot #1 or Riser Slot #3........................................41
Figure 38. PCIe* add-in Card Installation for Riser Card on Riser Slot #2.........................................................................42
Figure 39. Riser Card Assembly Installation ..................................................................................................................................42
Figure 40. Back Panel Shipping Screws...........................................................................................................................................43

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Figure 41. 2.5” Drive Bay Components ............................................................................................................................................44
Figure 42. 2.5” Drive Blank Removal.................................................................................................................................................44
Figure 43. Separating Top and Bottom Parts of Drive Blank..................................................................................................45
Figure 44. Attaching the Drive Blank to 7 mm SSD ....................................................................................................................45
Figure 45. 2.5” 7 mm Drive Outside Chassis, Ready for Installation....................................................................................46
Figure 46. 2.5” 7 mm Drive Installation into 2.5” Drive Bay ....................................................................................................46
Figure 47. 3.5” Drive Bay Components ............................................................................................................................................47
Figure 48. 3.5” Drive Carrier Extraction............................................................................................................................................47
Figure 49. 3.5” Drive Blank Removal.................................................................................................................................................48
Figure 50. 3.5” Drive Installation into Drive Carrier ....................................................................................................................48
Figure 51. 3.5" Drive Carrier to 2.5” SSD Bracket–Tab Removal and Mount SSD to Bracket....................................49
Figure 52. 2.5” SSD Bracket Installation into Drive Carrier......................................................................................................49
Figure 53. Fasten 2.5” SSD Bracket to Drive Carrier...................................................................................................................50
Figure 54. 3.5” Drive Carrier Installation .........................................................................................................................................50
Figure 55. OCP* Adapter Bay Filler Removal.................................................................................................................................51
Figure 56. OCP* Adapter Bay Filler Installation............................................................................................................................51
Figure 57. OCP* Adapter with Pull Tab Installation....................................................................................................................52
Figure 58. Internal Lock with Unlock and Lock Orientation....................................................................................................52
Figure 59. OCP* Adapter with Internal Lock Installation..........................................................................................................53
Figure 60. M.2 SSD Connector Location..........................................................................................................................................54
Figure 61. M.2 SSD Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................54
Figure 62. Internal Fixed Mount SSD Bracket Assembly ..........................................................................................................55
Figure 63. Installing SSD Bracket .......................................................................................................................................................56
Figure 64. SATA Ports on Server Board...........................................................................................................................................56
Figure 65. Peripheral Power Connector Identification..............................................................................................................57
Figure 66. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Installation ...........................................................................................................58
Figure 67. Installing Latch on the Plastic Case .............................................................................................................................59
Figure 68. Insert Super Cap ..................................................................................................................................................................59
Figure 69. Intel® RMFBU Mounting Bracket Installation–Chassis..........................................................................................60
Figure 70. Intel® RMFBU Mounting Bracket Installation - air duct........................................................................................61
Figure 71. 8 x 2.5” Front Drive Bay Configuration–M50FCP2UR208 ..................................................................................63
Figure 72. 16 x 2.5” Front Drive Bay Configuration (M50FCP2UR208 with optional accessories) .........................63
Figure 73. 24 x 2.5” Front Drive Bay Configuration (M50FCP2UR208 with optional accessories) .........................63
Figure 74. 12 x 3.5” Front Drive Bay Configuration–M50FCP2UR312................................................................................63
Figure 75. Back Panel Features ...........................................................................................................................................................64
Figure 76. Front Control Panel Features .........................................................................................................................................64
Figure 77. Front I/O Features...............................................................................................................................................................64
Figure 78. Front Drive Bay Activity and Status LED Identification........................................................................................65
Figure 79. Intel® Server Board M50FCP2SBSTD Component / Feature Identification ................................................66
Figure 80. Intel® Light-Guided Diagnostics–LED Identification..............................................................................................67
Figure 81. Exploded View of POST Code Diagnostic, System ID, and System Status LEDs ......................................67
Figure 82. Intel® Light-Guided Diagnostics - Memory Fault LEDs ........................................................................................68

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Figure 83. Reset and Recovery Jumper Block Locations .........................................................................................................68
Figure 84. (Default) air duct for 2U Processor Heat Sinks........................................................................................................69
Figure 85. Air duct option for 1U Processor Heat Sinks ...........................................................................................................69
Figure 86. GPGPU air duct option–1U processor heat sinks required................................................................................69
Figure 87. System Top Cover Panel Shipping Screws...............................................................................................................71
Figure 88. System Top Cover Removal............................................................................................................................................71
Figure 89. System Top Cover Installation.......................................................................................................................................72
Figure 90. GPGPU air duct Bracket Removal .................................................................................................................................73
Figure 91. Air duct Bracket Removal.................................................................................................................................................73
Figure 92. Air duct Installation.............................................................................................................................................................74
Figure 93. GPGPU air duct Bracket Installation............................................................................................................................74
Figure 94. Individual Fan Removal or Installation.......................................................................................................................75
Figure 95. Memory Module Removal................................................................................................................................................76
Figure 96. Memory Module Installation...........................................................................................................................................77
Figure 97. Power Supply Removal.....................................................................................................................................................78
Figure 98. Power Supply Installation................................................................................................................................................78
Figure 99. Processor Heat Sink Handling........................................................................................................................................79
Figure 100. Supported Processor Carrier Clips............................................................................................................................79
Figure 101. Processor Carrier Clip Identifier Markings..............................................................................................................80
Figure 102. PHM Assembly Removal from Processor Socket................................................................................................80
Figure 103. Reinstall the Socket Cover............................................................................................................................................81
Figure 104. Processor Removal from PHM Assembly...............................................................................................................81
Figure 105. Processor Carrier Clip Removal from PHM Assembly.......................................................................................82
Figure 106. Installing Processor Carrier Clip onto Processor–Part 1..................................................................................82
Figure 107. Installing Processor Carrier Clip onto Processor–Part 2..................................................................................83
Figure 108. Removing Heat Sink from its Packaging .................................................................................................................83
Figure 109. Processor Heat Sink Anti-tilt Wires in the Outward Position.........................................................................83
Figure 110. Pin 1 Indicator of Processor Carrier Clip.................................................................................................................84
Figure 111. Socket Protective Cover Removal..............................................................................................................................84
Figure 112. PHM Alignment with Socket Assembly ...................................................................................................................85
Figure 113. PHM Installation onto Server Board .........................................................................................................................85
Figure 114. Tighten Heat Sink Fasteners........................................................................................................................................86
Figure 115. Chassis Riser Card Bracket Screws Removal.........................................................................................................87
Figure 116. Riser Card Bracket Removal .........................................................................................................................................87
Figure 117. Add in Card Removal from Bracket...........................................................................................................................88
Figure 118. Riser Card Removal from Bracket..............................................................................................................................88
Figure 119. Riser Card Installation.....................................................................................................................................................89
Figure 120. PCIe* add-in Card Installation for Riser Card on Riser Slot #1 or Riser Slot #3 .....................................89
Figure 121. PCIe* add-in Card Installation for Riser Card on Riser Slot #2......................................................................89
Figure 122. Riser Card Assembly Installation................................................................................................................................90
Figure 123. Chassis Riser Card Bracket Screws installation....................................................................................................90
Figure 124. 2.5” Drive Bay Components..........................................................................................................................................91

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Figure 125. Drive Removal ....................................................................................................................................................................92
Figure 126. 7mm SSD Detachment from Mounting Bracket ..................................................................................................92
Figure 127. 7mm SSD Attachment to Mounting Bracket.........................................................................................................93
Figure 128. 2.5” Drive Rail Extraction Lever Release..................................................................................................................93
Figure 129. 2.5” 7 mm (Drive + Bracket) Drive Placement Orientation–Bracket side right........................................94
Figure 130. 2.5” 7 mm Drive Installation into Chassis...............................................................................................................94
Figure 131. 3.5” Drive Bay Components..........................................................................................................................................95
Figure 132. 3.5” Drive Removal...........................................................................................................................................................95
Figure 133. 3.5” Drive Removal from Carrier.................................................................................................................................95
Figure 134. 3.5” HDD Installation into Carrier (1 of 2)...............................................................................................................96
Figure 135. 3.5” HDD Installation into Carrier – 2 of 2 ..............................................................................................................96
Figure 136. 3.5” drive Assembly Installation.................................................................................................................................98
Figure 137. Drive Rail Identification ..................................................................................................................................................99
Figure 138. Removing Drive Rail.........................................................................................................................................................99
Figure 139. Installing Drive Mounting Rail................................................................................................................................... 100
Figure 140. Removal of an OCP* Add-in Card with a Pull Tab............................................................................................ 101
Figure 141. Installation of an OCP* Adapter with a Pull Tab............................................................................................... 102
Figure 142. Internal Lock with Unlock and Lock Orientation.............................................................................................. 102
Figure 143. OCP* Adapter with Internal Lock Removal ......................................................................................................... 102
Figure 144. OCP* Adapter with Internal Lock Installation .................................................................................................... 103
Figure 145. M.2 SSD Removal........................................................................................................................................................... 104
Figure 146. M.2 SSD Installation...................................................................................................................................................... 104
Figure 147. Removing SSD Bracket................................................................................................................................................ 105
Figure 148. Removing SSD from Bracket..................................................................................................................................... 106
Figure 149. Attaching SSD to Drive Bracket................................................................................................................................ 106
Figure 150. Installing SSD Bracket.................................................................................................................................................. 106
Figure 151. Intel® RMFBU Removal ................................................................................................................................................ 107
Figure 152. Insert Super Cap Battery............................................................................................................................................. 108
Figure 153. Intel® RMFBU Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 108
Figure 154. 8 x 2.5” Backplane Removal...................................................................................................................................... 109
Figure 155. 8 x 2.5” Backplane Installation................................................................................................................................. 110
Figure 156. 12 x 3.5” Backplane Removal ................................................................................................................................... 111
Figure 157. 12 x 3.5” Backplane Installation .............................................................................................................................. 112
Figure 158. Replacing the System Battery................................................................................................................................... 113
Figure 159. Server Board Removal ................................................................................................................................................. 114
Figure 160. Server Board Installation............................................................................................................................................ 115
Figure 161. 8 x 2.5" Front Bay Drive Configuration–M50FCP2UR208............................................................................. 119
Figure 162. 16 x 2.5" Front Bay Drive Configuration–M50FCP2UR208 with accessory options.......................... 119
Figure 163. 24 x 2.5" Front Bay Drive Configuration–M50FCP2UR208 with accessory options.......................... 119
Figure 164. 8 x 2.5" Front Drive Bay Configuration.................................................................................................................. 120
Figure 165. 16 x 2.5" Front Drive Bay Configuration............................................................................................................... 120
Figure 166. 8 x 2.5” Backplane Installation................................................................................................................................. 121

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Figure 167. Drive Bay Filler Plate Removal ................................................................................................................................. 121
Figure 168. Drive Rail Removal......................................................................................................................................................... 122
Figure 169. Drive Bay Filler Plate Installation ............................................................................................................................ 123
Figure 170. Drive Rail Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 123
Figure 171. 8 x 2.5" Front Drive Bay Configuration.................................................................................................................. 124
Figure 172. 24 x 2.5" Front Drive Bay Configuration............................................................................................................... 124
Figure 173. 8 x 2.5” Backplane Installation................................................................................................................................. 125
Figure 174. Drive Bay Filler Plate Removal ................................................................................................................................. 125
Figure 175. Drive Rail Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 126
Figure 176. Onboard POST Diagnostic LEDs ............................................................................................................................. 129

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List of Tables
Table 1. Intel® Server M50FCP Family Reference Documents and Support Collaterals.............................................18
Table 2. Drive Status LED States.........................................................................................................................................................65
Table 3. Drive Activity LED States ......................................................................................................................................................65
Table 4. DDR5 DIMM Attributes Table for “Identical” and “Like” DIMMs ....................................................................... 118
Table 5. System Status LED State Definitions............................................................................................................................ 127
Table 6. POST Progress Code LED Example............................................................................................................................... 129
Table 7. MRC Progress Codes........................................................................................................................................................... 130
Table 8. MRC Fatal Error Codes ....................................................................................................................................................... 131
Table 9. POST Progress Codes......................................................................................................................................................... 132
Table 10. POST Error Messages and Handling.......................................................................................................................... 137
Table 11. POST Error Beep Codes.................................................................................................................................................. 142
Table 12. Integrated BMC Beep Codes ......................................................................................................................................... 142
Table 13. Mixed Processor Configurations Error Summary................................................................................................. 143

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1. Introduction
The Intel® Server System M50FCP2UR is a purpose built, storage-optimized, rack mount server that delivers
power and performance in a 2U 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 system supports up to 32 DDR5 DIMMs, providing high memory bandwidth for memory intensive
workloads.
For details on all system features, refer to the Intel® Server System M50FCP2UR Technical Product
Specification. See Section 1.1.
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. This section provides
the service technician with valuable system information and procedures necessary to successfully 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 and air ducts 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 M50FCP2U.
Chapter 6–System Service and FRU Replacement. Provides 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 general memory population rules
Appendix C–Upgrading Front Drive Bay Configurations. Provides procedures to upgrade an 8 x 2.5”
front drive configuration to either a 16 x 2.5” or 24 x 2.5” front drive configuration
Appendix D–System Status LED Operating States and Definition. Provides system status LED operating
states and definition
Appendix E–POST Code Diagnostic LED Decoder. Lists of Diagnostic LED codes
Appendix F–POST Code Errors. List of POST code errors that represent specific failures, warnings, or
information.
Appendix G–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 may require additional options and/or accessories to be installed to
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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: Documents in Table 1 classified as “Intel Confidential” are only available to customers having 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
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
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/services/000005886
.html
Public
Intel® Data Center Manager (Intel®
DCM) information
Intel® Data Center Manager (Intel® DCM) Product Brief
https://software.intel.com/content/www/us/en/develop/download/dcm-
product-brief.html
Public
Intel® Data Center Manager (Intel® DCM) Console User Guide
https://software.intel.com/content/www/us/en/develop/download/dcm-
user-guide.html
Public

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2. Essential System Component Installation and Service
The Intel® Server System M50FCP2UR options are offered with different levels of system integration.
Systems 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
•Power supply – two required for redundancy
If your Intel server system came preinstalled with all listed components, then skip this chapter and go on 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.