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
Revision
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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Disclaimers
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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