Preface; About This Manual; Manual Organization - Intel S5000PSL - Server Board Motherboard User Manual

Preface

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel
Multiple versions of the Intel
to server boards with the following product codes:
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S5000PSLSATA / S5000PSLSATAR
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S5000XSLSATA / S5000PXSLSATAR
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S5000PSLSAS / S5000PSLSASR
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S5000PSLROMB / S5000PSLROMBR
Where a feature varies from one product to the next, the difference will be noted in this
document. Unless specified, features apply to all versions of the server board.
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, any references to the product code S5000PSLSATA or
S5000PSLSATAR also apply to product codes S5000XSLSATA or S5000XSLSATAR.
This manual is written for system technicians who are 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
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000PSL/.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Server Board S5000PSL. In this chapter, you
will find a list of the server board features, a photo of the product, and product diagrams to
help you identify components and their locations.
Chapter 2 provides instructions on using the utilities that are shipped with the board or
that may be required to update the system. This includes how to navigate through the
BIOS Setup screens, how to perform a BIOS update, and how to reset the password or
CMOS. Information about the specific BIOS settings and screens is available in the
Technical Product Specification. See
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, and the CMOS battery.
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Server Board S5000PSL. For the latest version of this manual, see
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Server Board S5000PSL.
Server Board S5000PSL are available. This manual applies
"Additional Information and Software" on page viii