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Intel® Server Board SE7520BD2
User Guide
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A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel
Identified
Subassemblies/Products
Order Number: C51518-007

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  • Page 1 Intel® Server Board SE7520BD2 User Guide ® A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel Identified Subassemblies/Products Order Number: C51518-007...
  • Page 2 Intel’s own chassis are designed and tested to meet the intended thermal requirements of these components when the fully integrated system is used together. It is the responsibility of the system integrator that chooses not to use Intel developed server building blocks to consult vendor datasheets and operating parameters to determine the amount of airflow required for their specific application and environmental conditions.
  • Page 3: About This Manual

    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 SE7520BD2. For the latest version of this manual, refer to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7520BD2/.
  • Page 4: Product Accessories

    Preface Product Accessories ® These server boards are compatible with the following Intel Server Chassis: ® Intel Server Chassis SC5300 ® Intel Server Chassis SC5300 BRP ® Intel Server Chassis SC5300 LX ® Intel Entry Server Chassis SC5275-E ® Intel Entry Server Chassis SC5295-E DP ®...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    To make sure your system falls within the Power Budget Tool allowed power budget For software to manage your Intel ® Server Intel® Server Management Software For firmware, BIOS updates, and drivers Download Finder To obtain the documents or software mentioned in the above table and for the latest product technical information, please go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7520BD2...
  • Page 6 Safety Cautions Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the instructions. See also Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information on the Deployment CD and/or at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-010770.htm Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warn- und Sicherheitshinweise in diesem...
  • Page 7 Instrucciones de seguridad importantes Lea todas las declaraciones de seguridad y precaución de este documento antes de realizar cualquiera de las instrucciones. Vea Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information en el CD Resource y/o en http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-010770.htm AVVERTENZA: Italiano PASSI DI SICUREZZA: Qualora si rimuovano le coperture del telaio per accedere all’interno...
  • Page 8 Preface viii...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Problems following Initial System Installation ............... 46 First Steps Checklist..................... 46 Hardware Diagnostic Testing ....................47 Confirming Loading of the Operating System .............. 48 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ................48 Power Light Does Not Light..................48 Intel® Server Board SE7520BD2 User Guide...
  • Page 10 Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices.................. 58 FCC (USA) ........................58 Industry Canada (ICES-003) ..................59 Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity)................ 59 Taiwan Declaration of Conformity (BSMI) ..............59 Korean Compliance (RRL) ................... 59 Getting Help ....................... 60 ® Intel Server Issue Report Form............... 62...
  • Page 11 Table 3. Configuration Jumpers....................22 Table 4. NIC LEDs ........................23 Table 5. Intel® Server Chassis Supported for each Server Board SE7520BD2 Product Code.. 24 Table 6. Keyboard Commands ....................38 Table 7. Boot Block Error Beep Codes ..................54 Table 8.
  • Page 12 Contents...
  • Page 13: Server Board Features

    1 Server Board Features ® This chapter briefly describes the main features of the Intel Server Board SE7520BD2, provides a photograph of the product, a list of the server board features, and diagrams showing the location of important components and connections on the server board.
  • Page 14: Table 1. Server Board Varieties

    Server Board Features Table 1. Server Board Varieties Product Code Memory SCSI SATA USB Connections Product code Six DIMM sockets One PCI Express* x8 Dual serial ATA Five: SE7520BD2 channels with support DDR 266/333 One PCI Express x4 - Three at rear of for RAID 0 and 1.
  • Page 15 Server Board Features Table 1. Server Board Varieties (continued) Product Code Memory SCSI SATA USB Connections Product code Six DIMM sockets One PCI Express* x8 Two Ultra- Dual serial ATA Five: SE7520BD2SCSI 320/LVD channels with support DDR 266/333 One PCI Express x4 - Three at rear of channels via the for RAID 0 and 1.
  • Page 16 Server Board Features Table 1. Server Board Varieties (continued) Product Code Memory SCSI SATA USB Connections Product code Six DIMM sockets One PCI Express x4 One Ultra- Dual serial ATA Four: SE7520BD2V 320/LVD channel channels with support DDR 266/333 One PCI-X 133MHz - Two at rear of via either the LSI* for RAID 0 and 1.
  • Page 17: Table 2. Server Board Features

    Table 1 for additional information. Table 2. Server Board Features Feature Description Up to two Intel ® Xeon™ processors with an FC-mPGA4 using Socket 604, and an Processors 800-MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Table 1 Intel ® E7520 chipset:...
  • Page 18: Connector And Header Locations

    Server Board Features Connector and Header Locations Product Codes SE7520BD2, SE7520BD2SCSI, SE7520BD2V CPU 2 CPU 1 DD BB TP00718...
  • Page 19: Figure 2. Product Codes Se7520Bd2, Se7520Bd2Scsi, And Se7520Bd2V Connector And Header Locations

    IDE Connector MM System Fan 4 (6-pin) F, Right x8 PCI-Express Slot W Floppy Connector NN OEM RMC G Intel ® 82541P1 (10/100/1000) System Fan 2 (3-pin) OO ICH5R H PCI-X 133 Slot System Fan 2 (2-pin) PP SCSI Channel B...
  • Page 20: Product Codes Se7520Bd2Scsid2, Se7520Bd2Vd2, Se7520Bd2Satad2

    Server Board Features Product Codes SE7520BD2SCSID2, SE7520BD2VD2, SE7520BD2SATAD2 CPU 2 CPU 1 DD BB TP01688...
  • Page 21: Figure 3. Product Codes Se7520Bd2Scsid2, Se7520Bd2Vd2, And Se7520Bd2Satad2 Connector And Header Locations

    IDE Connector MM System Fan 4 (6-pin) F, Right x8 PCI-Express Slot W Floppy Connector NN OEM RMC G Intel ® 82541P1 (10/100/1000) System Fan 2 (3-pin) OO ICH5R H PCI-X 133 Slot System Fan 2 (2-pin) PP SCSI Channel B...
  • Page 22: Configuration Jumpers

    Server Board Features Configuration Jumpers BIOS Normal Bank 0 J1B1 RECOVERY BOOT J4H1 CMOS HALT J2H1 J4H3 J4H2 PASSWORD CLEAR TP00723 Figure 4. Configuration Jumper Location Table 3. Configuration Jumpers Jumper Name Pins What happens at system reset… CMOS Clear BMC Control: These pins should be jumpered for normal operation.
  • Page 23: Back Panel Connectors

    Note: USB3 is available only on product codes SE7520BD2 and SE7520BD2SCSI Figure 5. Back Panel Connectors ® The NIC LEDs at the right and left of the NICs provide the following information. See the Intel Server Board SE7520BD2 Technical Product Specification for POST code errors. Table 4. NIC LEDs...
  • Page 24: Hardware Requirements

    The following table shows the product codes for the Server Board SE7520BD2 and the product codes for the Intel Server Chassis into which the various versions of the board can be installed. If you are using a non-Intel chassis, see your chassis documentation for support information.
  • Page 25: Memory

    Have a DIMM organization x72 ECC Support the following sizes: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4GB ® DDR-333 memory is only supported with BGA package memory on the Intel Server Board SE7520BD2 (product codes SE7520BD2, SE7520BD2SCSO, SE7520BD2V). TSOP SDRAM packages will not be supported on DDR-333 DIMMs on these product codes.
  • Page 26 DIMM 2B, DIMM 3A, and DIMM 3B have been populated. Memory Mirroring and Memory On-line Sparing ® The Intel E7520 chipset includes hardware that supports memory mirroring and memory on-line sparing. Both memory mirroring and memory on-line sparing provide a way to prevent data loss in case a DIMM fails.
  • Page 27: Power Supply

    Your supply must provide a minimum of 1.2 A of 5 V standby current or the board will not boot. For the Intel Entry Server Chassis SC5295-E DP, a minimum 450W power supply is required. For the Intel Entry Server Chassis SC5295-E BRP, a minimum 500W power supply is required.
  • Page 28: Hardware Installations And Upgrades

    DIMM3B, DIMM3A starting from the edge of the board. See “Memory” for a discussion of the memory requirements and options. See “Additional Information and Software” for a link to the list of tested DIMMs for this server board. Intel® Server Board SE7520BD2 User Guide...
  • Page 29: Installing Dimms

    Hardware Installations and Upgrades Installing DIMMs To install DIMMs, follow these steps: 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server. 3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the server. 4.
  • Page 30: Removing Dimms

    Hardware Installations and Upgrades 6. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the open position. 7. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package. 8. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch in the bottom edge of the DIMM with the key in the socket.
  • Page 31: Installing The Processor

    Hardware Installations and Upgrades Installing the Processor To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server. 3.
  • Page 32: Figure 9. Closing Socket Lever

    Hardware Installations and Upgrades 7. Lower the socket lever completely. TP00865 Figure 9. Closing Socket Lever Installing the Heat Sink(s) 1. The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the bottom of it. Use caution when you unpack the heat sink so you do not damage the TIM. 2.
  • Page 33: Figure 10. Installing The Heat Sink

    Hardware Installations and Upgrades Note: Heat sink styles may differ. TP00721 Figure 10. Installing the Heat Sink...
  • Page 34: Removing A Processor

    Hardware Installations and Upgrades Removing a Processor 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server. 3. Remove the AC power cord from the server. 4.
  • Page 35: Replacing The Backup Battery

    Hardware Installations and Upgrades Replacing the Backup Battery The lithium battery on the server board powers the RTC for up to 10 years in the absence of power. When the battery starts to weaken, it loses voltage, and the server settings stored in CMOS RAM in the RTC (for example, the date and time) may be wrong.
  • Page 36: Figure 11. Replacing The Backup Battery

    Hardware Installations and Upgrades TP00724 Figure 11. Replacing the Backup Battery Dispose of the old battery according to local ordinance. Remove the new lithium battery from its package, and observe the correct polarity. The flat side of the battery that has a “+” on it must face toward the DIMM slots. Insert the battery in the socket.
  • Page 37: Server Utilities

    These parameters can be changed if the user has adequate security rights. If a value cannot be changed for any reason, the feature’s value field is inaccessible. Intel® Server Board SE7520BD2 User Guide...
  • Page 38: Table 6. Keyboard Commands

    Server Utilities Table 6 describes the keyboard commands you can use in the BIOS Setup menus. Table 6. Keyboard Commands Press Description <F1> Help - Pressing F1 on any menu invokes the general Help window. The left and right arrow keys are used to move between the major menu pages. The keys have no affect if a submenu or pick list is displayed.
  • Page 39: Upgrading The Bios

    Upgrading the BIOS ✏ NOTE These instructions describe the process of updating the BIOS only. It is recommented that you check the Intel website Download Finder for the System Update Package (SUP). The SUP contains the BIOS, FRU/SDR and HSC firmware all in one easy to install package.
  • Page 40: Preparing Media And Performing The Bios Upgrade

    Server Utilities critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other information to complete the upgrade. Preparing Media and Performing the BIOS Upgrade Floppy Update 1. Extract floppy.zip to a temporary folder off the root of the drive. 2. Insert blank floppy diskette in drive A: CAUTION All data on the floppy diskette will be destroyed! 3.
  • Page 41: Crisis Recovery Diskette

    “Recovering the BIOS” for instructions on performing a BIOS recovery. You can obtain the Recovery.zip file which is packaged together with the BIOS Update Package from the Intel Support Web site at Download Finder. There are two options in creating a recovery disk: Creating a Recovery Disk Using Floppy Disks 1.
  • Page 42: Recovering The Bios

    Server Utilities Recovering the BIOS In the rare event that the BIOS becomes damaged, a recovery process needs to be followed to return the system to service. Two methods are available to recover the BIOS: automatically with the crisis recovery diskette, and manually by moving a jumper on the system board. These methods are described below.
  • Page 43: Figure 12. Recovery Boot Jumper

    Server Utilities Manually Recovering the BIOS A BIOS recovery can be manually initiated. This option would be used only when the BIOS is corrupt, but the ROM checksum error does not occur during POST. To manually initiate a BIOS recovery, use the following steps: 1.
  • Page 44: Clearing The Password

    Server Utilities Clearing the Password If the user or administrator password(s) is lost or forgotten, install a jumper on jumper block J4H3 to remove both passwords. The Password Clear jumper must be removed before a new password(s) can be set. 1.
  • Page 45: Clearing The Cmos

    Server Utilities Clearing the CMOS If you are not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the Clear CMOS jumper will need to be used to reset the configuration RAM. The Clear CMOS jumper is located on jumper block J2H1. 1.
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    SCSI drivers. Intel provides a package called the “Platform Confidence Test” that may help with your diagnostics. See “Additional Information and...
  • Page 47: Hardware Diagnostic Testing

    Troubleshooting Are all peripheral devices installed correctly? If the system has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted or configured? Are all device drivers properly installed? Are the configuration settings made in Setup correct? Is the operating system properly loaded? See the operating system documentation. Did you press the system power on/off switch on the front panel to turn the server on (power on light should be lit)? Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and plugged into a...
  • Page 48: Confirming Loading Of The Operating System

    Troubleshooting Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage device installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity light should turn on briefly. Check for the following: Does the diskette drive activity light turn on briefly? If not, see “Diskette Drive Activity Light...
  • Page 49: No Characters Appear On Screen

    Troubleshooting Remove all add-in cards and see if the system boots. If successful, add the cards back in one at a time with a reboot between each addition. Make sure the memory DIMMs comply with the system requirements. Make sure the memory DIMMs have been populated according to the system requirements. Remove the memory DIMMs and re-seat them.
  • Page 50: Characters Are Distorted Or Incorrect

    Troubleshooting Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect Check the following: Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video monitor? See the manufacturer’s documentation. Are the video monitor’s signal and power cables properly installed? Does this video monitor work correctly if plugged into a different system? System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly If the system cooling fans are not operating properly, it is an indication of possible system component failure.
  • Page 51: Cd-Rom Drive Or Dvd-Rom Drive Activity Light Does Not Light

    Troubleshooting CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Check the following: Are the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive’s power and signal cables properly installed? Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the drive set correctly? Is the drive properly configured? Cannot Connect to a Server Make sure the network cable is securely attached to the correct connector at the system back panel.
  • Page 52: System Boots When Installing Pci Card

    Troubleshooting System Boots when Installing PCI Card System Server Management features require full-time “standby” power. This means some parts of the system have power going to them whenever the power cord is plugged in, even if you have turned the system power off with the power button on the front panel. If you install a PCI card with the AC power cord plugged in, a signal may be sent to reboot the system.
  • Page 53: Devices Are Not Recognized Under Device Manager (Windows* Operating System)

    The Intel Server Board SE7520BD2 includes LEDs that can aid in troubleshooting your system. A ® table of these LEDs with a description of their use can be found in the Intel Server Board SE7520BD2 Technical Product Specification at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/se7520bd2/sb/CS-010682.htm...
  • Page 54: Bios Post Beep Codes

    Troubleshooting BIOS POST Beep Codes Boot Block Error Beep Codes Table 7. Boot Block Error Beep Codes Number of Description Beeps Insert diskette in floppy drive A: ‘AMIBOOT.ROM’ file not found in root directory of diskette in A: Base Memory error Flash Programming successful Floppy read error Keyboard controller BAT command failed...
  • Page 55: Table 9. Bios Beep Codes

    Troubleshooting BIOS Beep Codes Table 9. BIOS Beep Codes Number of Troubleshooting Action Beeps 1, 2 or 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules. 4-7, 9-11 Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Consult your system manufacturer.
  • Page 56: Regulatory And Compliance Information

    Product EMC Compliance – Class A Compliance Note: Legally the product is required to comply with Class A emission requirements as it is intended for a commercial type market place. Intel targets 10db margin to Class A Limits ® The Intel Server Board SE7520BD2 has been tested and verified to comply with the following ®...
  • Page 57: Certifications/Registrations/Declarations

    Regulatory and Compliance Information Certifications/Registrations/Declarations UL Certification (US/Canada) CE Declaration of Conformity (CENELEC Europe) FCC/ICES-003 Class A Attestation (USA/Canada) C-Tick Declaration of Conformity (Australia) MED Declaration of Conformity (New Zealand) BSMI Certification (Taiwan) GOST – Listed on one System License (Russia) Belarus –...
  • Page 58: Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions related to the EMC performance of this product, contact: Intel Corporation 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497...
  • Page 59: Industry Canada (Ices-003)

    English translation of the above notice: 1. Type of Equipment (Model Name): On License and Product 2. Certification No.: On RRL certificate. Obtain certificate from local Intel representative 3. Name of Certification Recipient: Intel Corporation 4. Date of Manufacturer: Refer to date code on product...
  • Page 60: Getting Help

    (Intel reserves the right to change the pricing for telephone support at any time without notice). Before calling, fill out an Intel Server Issue Report Form. A sample form is provided on the following pages. However, for the fastest service, please submit your form via the Internet.
  • Page 61 SA at 800 800 311. Once connected, dial 800 843 4481 Chile (Mainland and Juan) Contact AT&T USA at 800 225 288. Once connected, dial 800 843 4481 Miami 1 800 621 8423 For an updated support contact list, see http://www.intel.com/support/9089.htm/...
  • Page 62: Intel Server Issue Report Form

    Intel ® Entry Server Chassis SC5295-E DP Intel ® Entry Server Chassis SC5295-E BRP Other Reference Chassis (Vendor / Model): Board Accessories Installed Intel ® Management Module, Advanced or Professsional (specify) Indicate the BMC firmware version Intel® Server Board SE7520BD2 User Guide...
  • Page 63 Intel® Server Issue Report Form Operating System Information Operating System ____________________________________________________________ Version_____________________________________________________________________ Service Pack / Kernel Version __________________________________________________ General Information. Check each box below that is used, and provide the requested information. Peripheral Card or Driver IRQ # I/O Base...
  • Page 64 Intel® Server Issue Report Form Complete Issue Description In the space below, provide a complete description of the steps used to reproduce the issue or a complete description of where the problem can be found. Please also include any details on...

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