Intel SE7520AF2 User Guide - Page 3

Preface Preface About this Manual Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel® Server Board SE7520AF2. This manual is written for system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading, and repairing this server board. This document provides a brief overview of the features of the board/chassis, a list of accessories or other components you may need, troubleshooting information, and instructions on how to add and replace components on the Intel® Server Board SE7520AF2. For the latest version of this manual, refer to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7520AF2/ Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Server Board SE7520AF2. In this chapter, you will find a list of the server board features, photos of the product, and product diagrams to help you identify components and their locations. Chapter 2 provides instructions on adding and replacing components. Use this chapter for step-bystep instructions and diagrams for installing or replacing components such as the memory, processor, and the battery, among other components. Chapter 3 provides instructions on using the utilities that are shipped with the board or that may be required to update the system. This includes how to perform a BIOS update, and how to reset the password or CMOS. Information about the specific BIOS settings and screens is available in the Intel® Server Board SE7520AF2 Technical Product Specification. Chapter 4 provides troubleshooting information. In this chapter, you will find BIOS error messages and POST code messages. You will also find suggestions for performing troubleshooting activities to identify the source of a problem. Product Accessories This server board is compatible with the following Intel® Server Chassis: ƒ Intel® Server Chassis SC5300 ƒ Intel® Server Chassis SC5300BRP ƒ Intel® Server Chassis SC5300LX You may need or want to purchase one or more of the following accessory items for your server: ƒ Intel® RAID Activation Key ƒ Intel® Portable Cache Module (battery back-up unit) with 128MB ECC DDR333 ƒ Intel® Server Management Module "Professional Edition" ƒ Intel® Server Management Module "Advanced Edition" ƒ Processor(s), DDR2-400 system memory DIMMs, hard drive(s), floppy drive, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, RAID controller, operating system Intel® Server Board SE7520AF2 User Guide iii