Preface; About This Manual; Manual Organization - Intel S5500BC - Server Board Motherboard User Manual

Preface

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel
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, a list of accessories or other components you may need, troubleshooting
information, and instructions on how to add and replace components on the Intel
Board S5500BC. For the latest version of this manual, see
support/motherboards/server/S5500BC.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Intel
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 those
required to update the system. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS Setup
screens, 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"
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, front panel board, and the 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.
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Server Board S5500BC.
http://support.intel.com/
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for a link to the Technical Product Specification.
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