Appendix A: Integration And Usage Tips - Intel R1000GZ Technical Product Specification

Appendix A: Integration and Usage Tips

This section provides a list of useful information that is unique to the Intel
Product Family and should be kept in mind while configuring your server system.
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• Only the Intel Xeon
Previous generation Intel
• For best system performance, follow memory population guidelines as specified in the Intel
Board S2600GZ/GL Technical Product Specification.
• For best system performance, follow all thermal configuration guidelines as specified in this document.
• DIMM slots E1 thru H3 are only supported when CPU-2 is installed.
• The CPU-2 heat sink must be installed at all times, with or without a processor installed.
• PCI Riser Slot-2 is only functional when two processors are installed.
• The Mini-SAS connector labeled "SCU_01(4-7)" on the server board is only functional when an
appropriate Intel
• Many embedded SAS and RAID options are available by installing any of several available Intel
C600 Upgrade Keys.
• The embedded platform management system may not operate as expected if the platform is not
updated with accurate system configuration data. The FRUSDR utility must be run with the system fully
configured and each time the system configuration changes for accurate system monitoring and event
reporting.
• Make sure the latest system software is loaded on the server. This includes System BIOS, BMC
Firmware, ME Firmware and FRU & SDR data. The latest system software can be downloaded from
Intel.com.
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processor E5-2600 product family is supported in this Intel server system.
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Xeon processors are not supported.
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RAID C600 Upgrade Key is installed.
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