Service Guide

Preface
vi Intel® Server Board S5520HC, S5520HCT and S5500HCV Service Guide
Preface
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel
®
Server Board S5520HC/S5520HCT/S5500HCV.
When a feature varies from the Intel
®
Server Board S5520HC/S5520HCT to the Intel
®
Server Board
S5500HCV, the difference is noted in this document. Unless specified, features apply to both the Intel
®
Server
Board S5520HC/S5520HCT and Intel
®
Server Board S5500HCV.
This manual is written for system technicians responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading, and repairing this
server board. This document provides a brief overview of the features of the board/chassis, 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 S5520HC /S5520HCT/S5500HCV. For the latest version of this
manual, refer to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5520HC/
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Intel
®
Server Board S5520HC /S5520HCT/S5500HCV. 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 using the utilities shipped with the board or that may be required to update
the system. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS setup screen, perform a BIOS update, and reset
the password or CMOS. Information about the specific BIOS settings and screens is available in the Technical
Product Specification. See “Additional Information and Software” for a link to the Technical Product
Specification.
Chapter 3 provides instructions on adding and replacing components. Use this chapter for step-by-step
instructions and diagrams for installing or replacing components such as the memory, processor, front panel
board, and battery, among other components.
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
The Intel
®
Server Board S5520HC, S5520HCT and S5500HCV are compatible with the following Intel
®
Server
Chassis:
 Intel
®
Server Chassis SC5600Base
 Intel
®
Server Chassis SC5600BRP
 Intel
®
Server Chassis SC5600LX
 Intel
®
Server Chassis SC5650DP
 Intel
®
Server Chassis SC5650BRP
/
NOTE
When installing either the Intel
®
Server Board S5520HC/S5520HCT or S5500HCV in the Intel
®
Server Chassis
SC5600LX, a passive processor heatsink (FXXRGTHSINK) is required.