Intel SE7520BD2 User Manual

Contents
Intel® Server Board SE7520BD2
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Contents
1 Server Board Features................................................................................... 1
Connector and Header Locations........................................................................................4
Configuration Jumpers.........................................................................................................5
Back Panel Connectors........................................................................................................6
Hardware Requirements.......................................................................................................7
2 Hardware Installations and Upgrades.......................................................... 9
Before You Begin..................................................................................................................9
Tools and Supplies Needed .................................................................................................9
Installing and Removing Memory........................................................................................9
Installing DIMMs...........................................................................................................9
Removing DIMMs .......................................................................................................11
Installing or Replacing the Processor...............................................................................11
Installing the Processor.............................................................................................11
Removing a Processor ..............................................................................................14
Installing or Removing a PCI Card ....................................................................................14
Replacing the Backup Battery ...........................................................................................15
3 Server Utilities .............................................................................................. 17
Using the BIOS Setup Utility..............................................................................................17
Starting Setup.............................................................................................................17
If You Cannot Access Setup .....................................................................................17
Setup Menus...............................................................................................................17
Upgrading the BIOS............................................................................................................18
Preparing for the Upgrade.........................................................................................19
Preparing Media and Performing the BIOS Upgrade..............................................19
Crisis Recovery Diskette ...........................................................................................21
Recovering the BIOS ..........................................................................................................21
Recovering the BIOS with the Crisis Recovery Diskette........................................22
Clearing the Password .......................................................................................................24
Clearing the CMOS..............................................................................................................25
4 Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 26
Resetting the System..........................................................................................................26
Problems following Initial System Installation.................................................................26
First Steps Checklist..................................................................................................26
Hardware Diagnostic Testing.............................................................................................27
Confirming Loading of the Operating System.........................................................28
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions.......................................................................28
Power Light Does Not Light ......................................................................................28
No Characters Appear on Screen.............................................................................29
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect......................................................................30
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly ........................................................30
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light...........................................................30

Intel SE7520BD2 Specifications

General

Brand	Intel
Model	SE7520BD2
Category	Server Board
Language	English