Updated section 3.2.1 supported memory. November, 2009 Corrected Post Code Diagnose LED color information. March 2010 Added support for new board and Intel® Xeon® processors 5600 series June 2011 Update section 10.3.6 RRL KCC(Korea) Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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I/O Hub (IOH) 5500 chipset ................29 3.3.1 PCI Express* Gen 2 ....................30 3.3.2 Enterprise South Bridge Interface (ESI) Features ..........30 3.3.3 Controller Link (M-Link) ..................30 3.3.4 Management Engine (ME) ..................30 Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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Server Board S5500BC TPS Table of Contents ® ® ® 3.3.5 Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) (rev. 2) ....32 ® Intel 82801Jx I/O Controller Hub (ICH10R) ............33 3.4.1 PCI and PCI Express* Interfaces ................33 3.4.2...
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I/O Connector Pin-out Definition ................93 6.6.1 VGA Connector ...................... 93 6.6.2 SATA II Connectors ....................94 6.6.3 Serial Port Connectors ................... 95 6.6.4 USB and GigE Connector ..................95 Fan Headers ......................97 Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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Residual Voltage Immunity in Standby Mode ............112 9.2.16 Protection Circuits ....................113 9.2.17 Current Limit (OCP) .................... 113 9.2.18 Over Voltage Protection (OVP) ................113 9.2.19 Over Temperature Protection (OTP)..............114 10. Regulatory and Certification Information ............... 115 Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
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Appendix D: POST Code Diagnostic LED Decoder ............. 139 ® Appendix E: Intel Server System SR1630BC ..............143 ® Appendix F: Supported Intel Server Chassis SC5650 and Intel® Server System SC5650BCDP ........................... 144 Glossary ........................... 145 Reference Documents ......................148 viii Intel order number: E42249-009...
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Figure 46. Output Voltage Timing ..................... 111 Figure 47. Turn On/Off Timing (Power Supply Signals) ............112 Figure 48. Diagnostic LED Placement Diagram ............... 139 ® Figure 49. 1U Intel Server System SR1630BC Overview ............143 ® Figure 50. 5U Intel Entry Server Chassis SC5650 Overview ..........
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Table 6. Mixed Processor Configurations ................... 18 Table 7. Supported DDR3 Memory ..................... 23 Table 8. Memory Operating Frequency Determination for Intel® processor 5500 series ... 24 Table 9. Memory Operating Frequency Determination for Intel® processor 5600 series and 1.5V Memory Modules ........................
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Table 61. System Status LED Indicator States ................. 103 Table 62. DIMM LEDs Indicator States ..................104 Table 63. Fan LED Indicator States ..................104 Table 64. Server Board Design Specifications ................. 105 Table 65. 400W Load Ratings ....................107 Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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Table 78. POST Error Messages and Handling ................ 135 Table 79. POST Error Beep Codes ..................138 Table 80. POST Progress Code LED Example ................ 139 Table 81. Diagnostic LED POST Code Decoder ..............140 Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009 xiii...
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Intel Server Boards support add-in peripherals and contain high-density VLSI and power delivery components that need adequate airflow to cool. Intel ensures through its own chassis development and testing that when Intel server building blocks are used together, the fully integrated system will meet the intended thermal requirements of these components.
2.1 Feature Set Table 1: Feature Description Feature Description ® ® Processors LGA 1366 sockets supporting up to two Intel Xeon processor 5500 series and 5600 ® series with Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) and Integrated Memory controllers. Memory Eight DDR3 DIMM slots supporting DDR3 800/1066/1333 MT/s ECC Registered DIMM and ECC unbuffered DIMM.
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Intel® IOH 5500 chipset. One 82567 Gigabit Network Connection that connects to the Gigabit LAN Connect Interface / LAN Connect Interface on the Intel® ICH10R. Two 10/100/1000 Base-TX Interfaces through RJ-45 connectors with integrated magnetics.
2.2.1 Server Board Connector and Component Layout Figure 2 shows the board layout of the server board. Each connector and major component is identified by a number or letter, and a description is below the figure. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
DIMM sockets for Channel A & B (Supports CPU_1) Power Supply Auxiliary Connector SSI 24-pin Front Panel connector System fan 2 header CPU_1 fan header CPU Power Connector ® CPU_1 Socket Intel IOH 5500 chipset Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
System fan 1 header DIMM sockets for Channels D and E (Supports CPU_2) SATA SGPIO SATA 0 SATA 1 SATA 2 2.2.2 Server Board Mechanical Drawing Figure 3. Key Connector and LED Indicator Identification Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Product Overview Intel Server Board S5500BC TPS ® Figure 9. Secondary Side Keepout - CPU Socket and Rubber Pad Keepout Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
System Fan 3 Fault LED 5 VSB LED DIMM Fault LED System Fan 2 Fault LED CPU 1 Fan Fault LED CPU 2 Fan Fault LED System Fan 1 Fault LED DIMM Fault LED Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
2.2.4 External I/O Connector Locations Figure 11. External I/O Layout Table 4. External I/O Layout Reference Description Description Serial Port A Video USB Port 6-7 USB Port 8-9 NIC Port 1 NIC Port 2 (management port) Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Functional Architecture ® 3. Functional Architecture ® ® The architecture and design of the Intel Server Board S5500BC is based on the Intel 5500 ® ® chipset and the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series and 5600 series. This chapter provides a high-level description of the functionality associated with each chipset component and architectural blocks that make up this server board.
® Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) is a cache-coherent, link-based interconnect specification ® developed by Intel to connect processor, chipset and I/O bridge components. The Intel ® 5500 chipset is the first dual-processor server/workstation platform to implement Intel ® QuickPath Interconnect links. Figure 13 provides a platform overview of the Intel IOH 5500 ®...
(highest common speed) and an error is reported. You can mix processor stepping within a common processor family as long as it is listed in the processor specification updates published by Intel Corporation. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
The following table describes mixed processor conditions and recommended actions for all ® ® Intel server boards and systems that use the Intel IOH chipset. Errors fall into one of two categories: Fatal: If the system can boot, it goes directly to the error manager, regardless of the ―Post Error Pause‖...
® ® The Intel Server Board S5500BC is a dual-socket server platform based on Intel QuickPath Interconnect replacing Front Side Bus architecture. At reset, one BSP per processor socket is selected. However, the BIOS POST Power On Self Test (POST) code requires only one processor for execution.
The SMBIOS Type 4 structure shows only the installed physical processors; it does not describe the virtual processors. ® Because some operating systems cannot efficiently use the Intel HT Technology, the BIOS does not create entries in the Multi-Processor Specification, Version 1.4 tables to describe the virtual processors.
® 3.1.8 Independent Loading Mechanism (ILM) Back Plate Design Support ® Server board S5500BC complies with Intel‘s Independent Loading Mechanism (ILM) The Intel processor mounting and Unified Retention System (URS) heatsink retention solution. The ILM design allows a bottoms-up assembly of the components to the board. The unified back plate for dual-processor server products consists of a flat steel back plate with threaded studs for ILM attachment, and internally threaded nuts for attaching the heatsink.
Xeon processors 5500 series and 5600 series have an Integrated Memory ® Controller (IMC). The Intel Server Board S5500BC memory interface supports two DDR3 channels. Each channel consists of 64 data and 8 ECC bits. The IMC provides DDR3 channels Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
5500 IOH through the Intel QPI link interface. The ® ® frequencies of the processor cores and the QPI links of Intel Xeon 5500 series and 5600 series processor are independent from each other. There are no gear-ratio requirements for the ®...
A single QR RDIMM on a channel is limited to 1066 MHz. In addition, rules in the following table also determine the global common memory system frequency. Table 8. Memory Operating Frequency Determination for Intel® processor 5500 series IMC Frequency of Installed Processors Ranks Per...
Intel Server Board S5500BC TPS Functional Architecture ® Table 9. Memory Operating Frequency Determination for Intel® processor 5600 series and 1.5V Memory Modules IMC Frequency of Installed Processors (1333MHz, 1066MHz, Ranks Per or 800MHz) DIMM 1333MHz SR: Single-Rank 1066MHz DR: Dual-Rank;...
A of node 1. DIMM_D1 is the first DIMM socket on channel D of node 2. ® ® You must populate the memory slots for each DDR3 channel from the Intel Xeon 5500 processor series and 5600 series on a farthest first fashion. This also holds true for Independent Channel mode.
The DDR3 DIMM characteristics. ® ® The optimization techniques used by the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series and 5600 series to maximize memory bandwidth. In Independent Channel Mode all DDR3 channels operate independently. Slot-to-slot DIMM matching is not required across channels. For example, DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 do not have to match in terms of size, organization, and timing.
When installing memory, you must populate first the memory slot that is the farthest away in the channel for each processor (refer to the ―Channel Slots Configuration‖ figure), even for Independent Channel mode. Therefore, you cannot populate/use DIMM_A2 if DIMM_A1 is empty. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Patrol scrubs are intended to ensure that data with a correctable error does not remain in ® DRAM long enough to cause further corruption and an uncorrectable particle error. The Intel QuickPath Memory Controller issues a Patrol Scrub at a rate sufficient to write every line once a day.
Power Management Support ® ® Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d), Second Revision for server security. Integrated IOxAPIC 3.3.1 PCI Express* Gen 2 PCI Express* generation 1 and 2 are dual simplex, point-to-point serial differential low voltage interconnect.
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Server Platform Services (SPS) offers a means for a BMC without a PECI 2.0 interface to use the ME as a PECI proxy. The BMC on Intel servers already has a PECI 2.0 interface, so this SPS capability is not used.
Virtualization Technology for Intel IA-32 Architecture or Intel VT-x) adds hardware support in the processor to improve the virtualization performance and ® robustness. The second revision of this specification (Intel VT-d) adds a chipset hardware implementation to improve I/O performance and robustness. ®...
ICH10R provides a 33MHz, 3.3 V PCI interface implementation. All PCI signals are ® 5-V tolerant except PME#. The Intel Server Board S5500BC provides one slot for legacy PCI devices. This 5-V keyed slot can support Universal or legacy 5-V keyed PCI 32-bit / 33MHz add- in cards.
RAID 5, you place this activation key on the SATA Key connector located on the right ® side of the server board. For information on how to install the Intel RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSW5 accessory to enable RAID 5, see the documentation included with the accessory kit.
® ICH10R‘s port-routing logic determines whether a USB port is low-speed capable. Intel ® controlled by one of the UHCI or EHCI controllers. Ten ports are used on the Intel server board S5500BC as outlined: Four ports are connected to dual USB + RJ-45 stacked external connectors on the rear panel.
ICH10R Interfaces ® ® The Intel Server Board S5500BC does not support the following interfaces on the Intel ICH10R: An Audio Codec (AC) ‘97 Component Specification, Version 2.3 controller that can be used to attach an AC, Modem Codec (MC), Audio/Modem Codec (AMC), or a combination of ACs and a single MC.
100 Mb/s transfer rate. 32 KB of on-chip buffering mitigates instantaneous receive bandwidth demands and eliminates transmit under-runs by ® buffering the entire outgoing packet prior to transmission. The Intel 82574L GbE PCI-E Network controller supports the following features: ...
82567 Gigabit Network Transceiver is a single-port Gigabit Network Layer Transceiver (PHY) that connects to the Media Access Controller (MAC) through a dedicated interconnect. The 82567 Gigabit Network Transceiver is based on Intel‘s Gigabit Network PHY ® technology, and supports operation at data rates of 10/100/1000 Mb/s. The Intel...
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Programmable IO Port snooping, which can be used to snoop on Port 80h Unique Chip ID for each part (burned at the time production testing) Hardware 32-bit Random Number generator JTAG Master interface On-Chip Test Infrastructure for testing BMC firmware Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
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DDR2 memory interface supports up to 128 MB of memory Supports all display resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 16bpp @ 75Hz High-speed Integrated 24-bit RAMDAC Single lane PCI-Express* host interface Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Interface 2: This interface is available from RMM3 which is dedicated management NIC and not shared with host. For these channels, you can enable support for IPMI-over-LAN and DHCP. For security reasons, embedded LAN channels have the following default settings: IP Address: Static Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
Intel Server Board S5500BC TPS ® All users disabled ® For more information about BMC IP address configuration, refer to the Intel S5500 Chipset Server Board Baseboard Management Controller Core External Product Specification. 3.7 Video Support ® The Intel Server Board S5500BC includes a video controller in the onboard ServerEngines* LLC Pilot II BMC and 8 MB of video DDR2 SDRAM.
3.12 System Health Support The BMC provides an interface from the GPIOs (General Purpose Input/Output) for BIOS and system management firmware to activate the diagnostic LEDs, FRU fault indicator LEDs for DIMMs, fans, and system status LED. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
® 4. Platform Management ® The Platform Management subsystem on the Intel Server Board S5500BC consists of a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), server management buses, sensors, server management firmware, and system BIOS. The BMC is provided by ServerEngines* Pilot II integrated Baseboard Management Controller (Integrated BMC).
Fault resilient booting (FRB): FRB2 is supported by the watchdog timer functionality Chassis intrusion detection and chassis intrusion cable presence detection. Basic fan control using T-Control version 2 SDRs. Fan redundancy monitoring and support. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
® The Intel RMM3 provides the BMC with an additional dedicated network interface. The ® dedicated interface will consume its own LAN channel. Additionally, the Intel RMM3 will provide additional flash storage for advanced features like WS-MAN. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
It is possible to boot all supported priority one operating systems such as Microsoft Windows* and Linux* operating systems from the remotely mounted device and to boot from disk IMAGE (*.IMG) files. It is possible to mount at least two devices concurrently. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
RMM3 is present. IPMI User Management – Limited access based on IPMI user privilege. The web server is available on all enabled LAN channels. See Appendix B for Integrated BMC core sensors. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
BIOS setup. 4.3.1 Serial Configuration Settings ® For optimal configuration of Serial Over LAN (SOL) or EMP, see Intel Server System Integrated Baseboard Management Controller Core External Product Specification. The BIOS does not require that the splash logo be turned off for console redirection to function.
Management Engine (ME). 4.4.2 Command Bridging The majority of BMC functionality to support the NM is handled by bridging commands and alerts. The ME participating in Node Management acts as a satellite controller on the BMC‘s Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
ME. As part of this command transaction to the ME, the BMC also provides the total number of installed CPUs, the Icc_TDC value for each CPU (retrieved by the BMC via PECI), and a notification that POST has completed. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Bus (PMBus) 1.1 Specification. The following sensor types are supported for systems that contain PMBus-compliant power supplies and a PMBus-compliant power distribution board. Power Supply Input Power Sensor Power Supply Output Current Sensor Power Supply Temperature Sensor Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
Platform name Total memory detected (total size of all installed DDR-3 DIMMs). Processor information (Intel branded string, speed, and number of physical processors identified). Keyboards detected, if plugged in. Mouse devices detected, if plugged in.
5.3.1.2 Entering BIOS Setup To enter the BIOS Setup, press the F2 function key during boot time when the OEM or Intel logo displays. The following message displays on the diagnostics screen and under the Quiet Boot logo screen: Press <F2>...
If ―Yes‖ is highlighted and <Enter> is pressed, all changes are saved and the Setup is exited. If ―No‖ is highlighted and <Enter> is pressed, or the <Esc> key is pressed, the user is returned to where they were before <F10> was pressed without affecting any existing values. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
5.3.2.1 Main Screen The Main screen is the first screen displayed when the BIOS Setup is entered, unless an error occurred. If an error occurred, the Error Manager screen displays instead. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
Platform ID. System BIOS Version Information only. Displays the current BIOS version. xx = major version yy = minor version zzzz = build number Build Date Information only. Displays the current BIOS build date. Memory Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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Configurations are performed on the selected screen, and not directly on the Advanced screen. To access this screen from the Main screen, press the right arrow until the Advanced screen is selected. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
This screen also allows the user to view information about a specific processor. To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced > Processor. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Table 18. Setup Utility — Processor Configuration Screen Fields Setup Item Options Help Text Comments Processor ID Information only. Processor CPUID. Processor Frequency Information only. Current frequency of the processor. Core Frequency Information only. Frequency at which the processors are currently running. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
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® Enabled Enable/Disable Intel Virtualization ® Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Disabled Technology for Directed Report the I/O device assignment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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Server Board S5500BC TPS BIOS Setup Utility ® Setup Item Options Help Text Comments ® ® Enable/Disable Intel VT-d Interrupt Only appears when Intel Interrupt Remapping Enabled Remapping support. Virtualization Technology for Disabled Directed I/O is enabled. ® ® Enabled Enable/Disable Intel...
RAS redundancy and SMRAM. This difference includes the sum of all DDR-3 DIMMs that failed Memory BIST during POST, or were disabled by the BIOS during memory discovery phase in order to optimize memory configuration. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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The Configure Memory RAS and Performance screen allows the user to customize several memory configuration options, such as whether to use Memory Mirroring or Memory Sparing. To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced > Memory > Configure Memory RAS and Performance. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
5.3.2.2.3 Mass Storage Controller Screen The Mass Storage screen allows the user to configure the SATA/SAS controller when it is present on the baseboard, midplane, or backplane of an Intel system. To access this screen from the Main menu, select Advanced > Mass Storage.
Intel Server Board S5500BC TPS BIOS Setup Utility ® Advanced Mass Storage Controller Configuration Intel(R) Entry SAS RAID Module Enabled / Disabled Configure Intel(R) Entry SAS RAID ® ® Module Integrated RAID / Intel ESRTII Onboard SATA Controller Enabled / Disabled...
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5.3.2.2.4 Serial Ports Screen The Serial Ports screen allows the user to configure the Serial A [COM 1] and Serial B [COM2] ports. To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced > Serial Port. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Select Serial port B interrupt request (IRQ) line. 5.3.2.2.5 USB Configuration Screen The USB Configuration screen allows the user to configure the USB controller options. To access this screen from the Main screen, choose Advanced > USB Configuration. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
Enabled I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. Grayed out if the USB Controller is Emulation disabled. Disabled Note: This may be needed for legacy USB keyboard support when using an OS that is USB unaware. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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5.3.2.2.6 PCI Screen The PCI Screen allows the user to configure the PCI add-in cards, onboard NIC controllers, and video options. To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced > PCI. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
Disabled the NIC1 or NIC2 ROMs are enabled. Warning: If [Disabled] is selected, NIC1 and NIC2 cannot be used to boot or wake the system. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Optimal performance setting at moderate elevation. Higher than 1500m [901m – 1500m] (2950ft – 4920ft) Optimal performance setting at high elevation. [Higher than 1500m] (4920ft or greater) Optimal performance setting at the highest elevations. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
Options Help Text Comments Administrator Password <Installed Information only. Indicates Status the status of the Not Installed> administrator password. User Password Status <Installed Information only. Indicates the status of the user Not Installed> password. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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Clear Ownership TPM. [Clear Ownership] - Removes the TPM ownership authentication and returns the TPM to a factory default state. Note: The BIOS setting returns to [No Operation] on every boot cycle by default. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
System action to take on AC power loss recovery. Loss [Stay Off] - System stays off. Last state Reset [Last State] - System returns to the same state before the AC power loss. [Reset] - System powers on. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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Disabled complete booting before the timer expires, the BMC resets the system and an error is logged. Requires OS support or Intel Management Software. O/S Boot Watchdog Power Off If the OS boot watchdog timer is enabled, this is the...
If it is enabled, the associated serial Enabled port is hidden from the legacy OS. 5.3.2.5 Server Management System Information Screen The Server Management System Information screen allows the user to view part numbers, serial numbers, and firmware revisions. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
5.3.2.6 Boot Options Screen The Boot Options screen displays any bootable media encountered during POST, and allows the user to configure desired boot device. To access this screen from the Main screen, choose Boot Options. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
These settings are in Valid values are 0-65535. Zero is the seconds. default. A value of 65535 causes the system to go to the Boot Manager menu and wait for user input for every system boot. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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If all types of bootable devices are installed in the system, then the default boot order is: 1. CD/DVD-ROM 2. Floppy Device 3. HDD Device 4. PXE device 5. BEV (Boot Entry Vector) Device 6. EFI Shell Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
5.3.2.6.6 Network Device Order Screen The Network Device Order screen allows the user to control the network bootable devices. To access this screen from the Main screen, select Boot Options > Network Device Order. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Set system boot order by selecting the boot Legacy devices option for this position. for this Device group. BEV Device #2 Available Set system boot order by selecting the boot Legacy devices option for this position. for this Device group. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
Changes operation was performed. if any of the setup fields were modified. Load Default Values Load factory default values for all BIOS Setup User is prompted for confirmation. utility options. The [F9] key can also be used. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
1. Power down the system (Do not remove AC power). 2. Move the Clear CMOS jumper from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3. 3. Move the Clear CMOS jumper from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2. 4. Power up the system. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Gray 5VSB Purple +12V Yellow +12V Yellow +3.3V Orange Black Table 43. EPS12V 2x4 Connector (J7K1) Signal Name Color Signal Name Color Black +12V Yellow Black +12V Yellow Black +12V Yellow Black +12V Yellow Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
WS-MAN. The following table shows the pin-out settings for this connector. Table 46. RMM3 Connector Pin-out (J3C1) Signal Name Signal Name P3V3 RMI_IBMC_MAC_MDIO P3V3 RMII_IBMC_MAC_MDC RMII_IBMC_GCM4_RXD<1> RMII_IBMC_GCM4_RXD<0> RMII_IBMC_GCM4_CRS_DV CLK_50M_GCM4 RMII_IBMC_GCM4_RX_ER RMII_IBMC_GCM4_TX_EN RMII_IBMC_GCM4_TXD<0> RMII_IBMC_GCM4_TXD<1> P3V3 SPI_IBMC_BK_CS_N P3V3 TP_GCM4_P26 P3V3 SPI_IBMC_BK_DO SPI_IBMC_BK_CLK SPI_IBMC_BK_DI FM_GCM4_PRSNT_N Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Server Board S5500BC provides a 24-pin SSI control panel connector (J9E2) for use with a non-Intel chassis. Several LEDs, such as the power status LED, HDD LED, and LAN status LED, are provided on the front panel to provide a visual status. The following table provides the pin-out information for this connector.
Signal Name Description GND1 SATA#_TX_P_C Positive side of transmit differential pair SATA#_TX_N_C Negative side of transmit differential pair GND2 SATA#_RX_N_C Negative side of Receive differential pair SATA#_RX_P_C Positive side of Receive differential pair GND3 Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
® ® The Intel ICH10R I/O Controller Hub on the Intel Server Board S5500BC supports eleven USB ports. Four ports are connected to two USB+RJ-45 NIC stacked connectors on the rear panel of the server board. The following table lists the pin-out information for the external USB connectors (J5A1, J6A1).
GRN_A GRN_C/YEL_A GRN_A/YEL_C ® Four ports are connected to the two 2x5 headers (J1A3, J2A2) on the Intel Server Board S5500BC. The following table provides the pin-out information for the header. The two headers are identical. Table 53. Internal USB Header Pin-out (J1A3, J2A2)
Intel designs the chassis to meet the intended thermal requirements of these components when the fully integrated system is used together. If Intel server building blocks are not used in the system, it is the responsibility of the system integrator to consult vendor datasheets and operating parameters for the air flow requirements for their specific application and environmental conditions.
Server Board S5500BC has several jumper blocks that you can use to configure, recover, or enable /disable specific features of the server board. Pin 1 on each jumper block is denoted by ―▼‖. Figure 44. Jumper Blocks Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Note: The system will boot from EFI-bootable recovery media with a recovery BIOS image. J8B5: ME Force Update These pins should have a jumper in place for normal system operation. (Default) ME force update model. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
Several server management features on the Intel Server Board S5500BC require a 5-volt stand-by from the power supply. The features and components that require this voltage be present when the system is ―Off‖ include the Integrated BMC, onboard NICs, and optional Intel ® ®...
Figure 10 for the LEDs‘ location. The DIMM fault LED is illuminated when the system BIOS disables a DIMM when it reaches a specified number of failures or if specific critical DIMM failures are detected. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
POST code numbers. As each configuration routine is started, the BIOS displays ® the POST code on the POST code diagnostic LEDs on the back edge of the Intel Server Board S5500BC. The diagnostic LEDs can identify the last POST process executed to help troubleshoot a system hang during POST.
Intel server building blocks, the integrated system will meet component thermal requirements. If Intel components are not installed, it is the responsibility of the system integrator to consult vendor datasheets and operating parameters to determine the air flow requirements for their specific application and environmental conditions.
Power and Environmental Specifications Intel Server Board S5500BC TPS ® Figure 45. Power Distribution Block Diagram Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
The power supply shall be provided with a reliable protective earth ground. All secondary circuits shall be connected to protective earth ground. Resistance of the ground returns to chassis shall not exceed 1.0 m. This path may be used to carry DC current. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
The power supply fans must continue to operate at their lowest speed when in standby mode. 9.2.7 Voltage Regulation The power supply output voltages must remain within the following limits when operating at steady state and dynamic loading conditions. These limits include the peak-peak ripple/noise. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
The power supply should be unconditionally stable under all line/load/transient load conditions, including capacitive load ranges. A minimum of 45° phase margin and -10 dB gain margin is required. The power supply manufacturer should provide proof of the unit‘s closed-loop stability Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
400msec (Tvout_off) of each other during turn off. shows the timing requirements for the power supply being turned on and off via the AC input, with PSON held low and the PSON signal, with the AC input applied. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Delay from loss of AC to de-assertion of PWOK. Measured at pwok_holdup 75% of maximum load. Delay from PSOn active to output voltages within regulation pson_on_delay limits. Delay from PSOn deactive to PWOK being de-asserted. pson_pwok Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
It should not trip the power supply protection circuits during turn on. Residual voltage at the power supply outputs for a no load condition should not exceed 100 mV when AC voltage is applied and the PSOn# signal is de-asserted. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Exception: +5VSB rail should be able recover after its over voltage condition occurs. Table 74. Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Limits Output Voltage MIN (V) MAX (V) +3.3V +12V1,2 13.3 14.5 -12V -13.3 -14.5 +5VSB Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
5VSB remains always on. The OTP circuit must have built in hysteresis such that the power supply will not oscillate on and off due to temperature recovering condition. The OTP trip level shall have a minimum of 4C of ambient temperature hysteresis. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
EMC compliance testing. For more information please contact your local Intel Representative. This is an FCC Class A device. Integration of it into a Class B chassis does not result in a Class B device.
Server Board S5500BC TPS ® 10.1.2 Product EMC Compliance – Class A Compliance Note: This product requires complying with Class A EMC requirements. However, Intel targets a 10 db margin to support customer enablement. CISPR 22 – Emissions (International) ...
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The server board complies with the following ecology regulatory requirements: All materials, parts, and subassemblies must not contain restricted materials as defined in Intel’s Environmental Product Content Specification of Suppliers and Outsourced Manufacturers – http://supplier.intel.com/ehs/environmental.htm. Europe - European Directive 2002/95/EC - Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Threshold limits and banned substances are noted below.
Exporting Requirements MADE IN xxxxx (Provided by label, not silk screen) Model Designation Regulatory Identification Examples (Intel® Server Board S5500BC) for boxed type boards; or Board PB number for non- boxed boards (typically high-end boards) PB Free Marking? Environmental Requirements Refer to the spec http://prodregs.intel.com/ProductCertifications/Servers/...
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This notice is required by California Code of (Marked on packaging Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 33: Best label) Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials. This product / part includes a battery which contains Perchlorate material. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
All cables used to connect to peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables, connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and TV reception. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
Interference (VCCI) from Information Technology Equipment. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
English translation of the notice above: 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 5.
® Only Intel Xeon processor 5500 series with 95 W and less Thermal Design Power ® ® (TDP) are supported on this server board. Previous generation Intel Xeon ® ® processors are not supported. Intel Xeon processor 5500 series with TDP higher than 95 W are not supported.
Readable Offsets indicate the offsets for discrete sensors that are readable via the Get Sensor Reading command. Unless otherwise indicated, all event triggers are readable (for example, Readable Offsets consists of the reading type offsets that do not generate events). Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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Control Panel Status LED. Standby Some sensors operate on standby power. These sensors may be accessed and / or generate events when the main (system) power is off, but AC power is present. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
Power Unit Redundancy Power Unit Generic Chassis- – Trig Offset full redundant specific (Pwr Unit Redund) state. 04 – Non- Degraded redundant: sufficient resources. Transition from insufficient state. 05 - Non- Fatal redundant: insufficient resources Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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= Degraded Voltage Threshold [u,l] [c,nc] Analog R, T (BB +3.3V STBY) c = Non-fatal BB +3.3V Vbat nc = Degraded Voltage Threshold – [u,l] [c,nc] Analog R, T (BB +3.3V Vbat) c = Non-fatal Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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Analog R, T c = Non-fatal (Mem P2 Thrm Mrgn) only – Fan Tachometer Sensors nc = Degraded Threshold Chassis- 30h–39h [l] [c,nc] Analog R, T (Chassis specific c = Non-fatal specific sensor names) Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
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Fan Redundancy Generic Chassis- Sufficient – Trig Offset Degraded specific resources. (Fan Redundancy) Transition from redundant 04 - Non- redundant: Sufficient Degraded resources. Transition from – insufficient. 05 - Non- redundant: Fatal insufficient resources. Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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00 - Presence 01 - Failure Degraded 02 – Predictive Sensor Degraded Power Supply 2 Status Power Supply Failure Chassis- – Specific Trig Offset specific (PS/2 Status) 03 - A/C lost Degraded 06 – Configuration error Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
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Processor 1 Thermal Temperature Threshold Margin – – – – – – Analog (P1 Therm Margin) Processor 2 Thermal Dual Temperature Threshold Margin – – – – – – processor Analog only (P2 Therm Margin) Intel order number: E42249-009 Revision 1.8...
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(CATERR) Digital CPU Missing Processor 01 – State Discrete – – Fatal Trig Offset Asserted (CPU Missing) Digital IOH Thermal Trip Temperature 01 – State Discrete – Fatal Trig Offset Asserted (IOH Thermal Trip) Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
Appendix C: POST Error Messages and Handling Intel® Server Board S5500BC TPS Appendix C: POST Error Messages and Handling Whenever possible, the BIOS outputs the current boot progress codes on the video screen. Progress codes are 32-bit quantities plus optional data. The 32-bit numbers include class, subclass, and operation information.
Processor 0x cache size mismatch detected. Fatal 0193 Processor 0x stepping mismatch. Minor 0194 Processor 0x family mismatch detected. Fatal 0195 Processor 0x Intel(R) QPI speed mismatch. Major 0196 Processor 0x model mismatch. Fatal 0197 Processor 0x speeds mismatched. Fatal 0198 Processor 0x family is not supported.
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Appendix C: POST Error Messages and Handling Intel® Server Board S5500BC TPS Error Code Error Message Response 8529 DIMM_E2 failed Self Test (BIST). Major 852A DIMM_F1 failed Self Test (BIST). Major 852B DIMM_F2 failed Self Test (BIST). Major 8540 DIMM_A1 Disabled.
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The following table lists POST error beep codes. Prior to system Video initialization, the BIOS uses these beep codes to inform users of error conditions. The beep code is followed by a user- visible code on POST Progress LEDs. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
Appendix C: POST Error Messages and Handling Intel® Server Board S5500BC TPS Table 79. POST Error Beep Codes Beeps Error Message POST Progress Code Description Memory error Multiple System halted because a fatal error related to the memory was detected.
LED #6 LED #5 LED #4 LED #3 LED #2 LED #1 LED #0 Status Upper nibble bits = 1010b = Ah; Lower nibble bits = 1100b = Ch; the two are concatenated as ACh. Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
Appendix D: POST Code Diagnostic LED Decoder Intel® Server Board S5500BC TPS Table 81. Diagnostic LED POST Code Decoder Diagnostic LED Decoder O = On, X=Off Checkpoint Upper Nibble Lower Nibble Description Multi-use code – This POST Code is used in different contexts...
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0xBCh Enabling / configuring a removable media device Boot Device Selection (BDS) 0xD0 Trying to boot device selection 0 0xD1 Trying to boot device selection 1 0xD2 Trying to boot device selection 2 Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
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Appendix D: POST Code Diagnostic LED Decoder Intel® Server Board S5500BC TPS Diagnostic LED Decoder O = On, X=Off Checkpoint Upper Nibble Lower Nibble Description 0xD3 Trying to boot device selection 3 0xD4 Trying to boot device selection 4 0xD5...
Server System SR1630BC ® ® ® The Intel Server System SR1630BC 1U server system is designed to support the Intel Server Board S5500BC. The server board and the system have features designed to support the high- density server market. ®...
Appendix F: Supported Intel® Server Chassis SC5650 and Intel® Server System SC5650BCDPIntel® Server Board S5500BC TPS Appendix F: Supported Intel Server Chassis SC5650 and ® Intel® Server System SC5650BCDP ® The Intel Entry Server Chassis SC5650 is a 5.2U pedestal chassis designed to support the ®...
Simple Network Management Protocol To Be Determined Thermal Interface Material UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter User Datagram Protocol UHCI Universal Host Controller Interface Coordinated Universal Time Voltage Identification Voltage Regulator Down Word 16-bit quantity Zero Insertion Force Revision 1.8 Intel order number: E42249-009...
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