
7
General Installation Process
The installation instructions in this section are for general components of Intel® Server System P4000IP and Intel®
Workstation System P4000CR family, but the illustrations are based on the Intel® Server System P4216IP4LHJC.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
■ Processor
■ Heat Sink
■ Memory
■ Hard Disk Drives
■ Power
■ Air Duct
To avoid integration difficulties and possible damage to your system,
make sure you have components from each category below.
Remove the Side Cover
B
Remove the screws.
A
Note:
A non-skid surface or a
stop behind the chassis
may be needed to prevent
the chassis from sliding on
your work surface.
Slide the side cover
back and lift the cover
outward to remove it.
2
A
A
B
1
Preparing the System
Observe normal ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) procedures.
Place your Intel® Server System on a flat anti-static
surface to perform the following integration procedures.
Observe ESD procedures before reaching inside to make
server board connections or install components.
3
Remove the Air Duct
A
Remove the air duct.
A
4
Install the Processor(s)
A. Open the Socket Lever B. Open the Load Plate
A
B
Repeat the steps to release the lever on the other side.
Push down the lever handle on the open 1st side and away
from the socket to release it.
A
B
Open the load plate all the way.
Press the locking lever slightly to raise the load plate .
NOTE: Release the
levers in the order
as shown.
B
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A
B
C
5
Install Heat Sink(s)
Get heat sink from the shipping position.
A
Remove the protective film on the TIM if present.
E
D
B
C
Securely re-tighten each fastener again in the same order as performed in Step D.
Using a #2 Phillips* screwdriver, finger-tighten each fastener diagonally,
according to the numbers shown.
Align heat sink fins to the front and back of the chassis for correct airflow.
Airflow goes from front-to-back of chassis.
The heat sink has four captive fasteners and should be tightened using the following procedure:
CAUTION: The heat sink has thermal interface
material (TIM) on the underside of it. Use caution so
that you do not damage the thermal interface material.
Use gloves to avoid sharp edges.
C
TIM
D
E
CAUTION:
Do not
over-tighten
fasteners.
Fan Kit
(Only available
for W2600CR)
Install the Processor(s) ... continued
C. Install the Processor
Take the processor out of the box and remove the protective shipping cover.
CAUTION: When unpacking a
processor, hold by the edges only to
avoid touching the gold contact pins.
Save the
protective
cover.
A
CAUTION: The underside of the processor has
components that may damage the socket pins
if installed improperly.
Processor must align correctly with the socket opening before installation.
DO NOT DROP processor into socket!
Components
Note location of gold key at corner of processor.
Orient the processor with the socket so that the processor cutouts match the four orientation
posts on the socket.
B
C
Install the Processor(s) ... continued
D. Remove the Cover
Press the cover to
remove it.
Carefully lower the load plate over
the processor.
E. Close the Load Plate
Push down on the locking lever on the close 1st side.
F. Latch the Locking Lever
A
B
Slide the tip of the lever under the notch in the load plate. Make sure
the load plate tab engages under the socket lever when fully closed.
C
Repeat the steps to latch the locking lever on the other side.
NOTE: Latch
the levers in the
order as shown.
Save the
protective
cover.
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Install DIMM Memory Modules ... Continued
To Install DIMMs:
Open both DIMM socket levers.
C
A
D
E
Note location of alignment notch.
B
CAUTION: Avoid touching contacts
when handling or installing DIMMs.
A
C
D
B
E
IMPORTANT! Visually check that each latch is fully closed and correctly engaged with each DIMM edge slot.
Push down firmly on the DIMM until it snaps into place and both levers close.
Insert DIMM making sure the connector edge of the DIMM aligns correctly with the slot.
7
Install Tool-less CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
C
Attach slides to the DVD or CD-ROM drive
by pressing the slides firmly into the side
dimples on the DVD or CD-ROM drive.
B
Get the slides from the
chassis side.
D
Insert the drive/slide assembly
into the device bay until the
slides lock into place.
A
Press the release latch and use
the finger holes to Pull out the
EMI shield.
Finger Holes
A
D
B
C
6
Install DIMM Memory Modules
DDR3 DIMM Memory Identification:
DIMM
notch and
socket
bump must
align as
shown.
Other
Memory
DDR3
This server board supports up to 16 DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 ECC
UDIMM/RDIMM/LRDIMM.
CAUTION: Observe normal ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) procedures
to avoid possible damage to system components.
Memory sizing and configuration is supported only for qualified DIMMs approved by Intel. For a list of
supported memory, see the tested memory list at
http://serverconfigurator.intel.com/default.aspx
Memory Type: Minimum of one 1 GB, DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 MHz ECC UDIMM/RDIMM/LRDIMM.
C1DIMM C2 D1 D2
B2DIMM B1 A2 A1
E1DIMM E2 F1 F2
H2DIMM H1 G2 G1

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H
G
A
B
Install Hard Drive
2.5" Hot-Swap Hard Drive Carrier (For system with 2.5" hot-swap hard drive bay only)
A
Open the Hot-swap door and
remove the drive carrier by
pressing the green button and
opening the lever.
Slide the carrier out.
B
D
D
E
C
F
Remove the four screws securing the
plastic retention device to the 2.5"
HDD carrier.
Disengage the plastic retention device
from the HDD carrier slides by
pulling the slides.
Remove the plastic retention device
from the 2.5" HDD carrier.
C
D
E
Install the hard disk drive using the
four screws as shown. Make sure the
connector end of the drive matches
the backplane connector.
F
CAUTION: If you don’t install all
drives, empty drive bays must
be occupied by carriers with
plastic drive blank provided to maintain
proper system cooling.
With the lever open, insert the
hard disk drive assembly into the
cage opening and push until the
locking lever engaged.
Push in the lever to lock it into
place, then close the door.
G
H
8
E
F
B
A
Install Hard Drive ... Continued
3.5" Hot-Swap Hard Drive Carrier (For system with 3.5" hot-swap hard drive bay only)
A
Open the Hot-swap door and
remove the drive carrier by
pressing the green button and
opening the lever.
Slide the carrier out.
B
Remove the four screws securing the
HDD interface bracket and remove the
HDD interface bracket.
C
Install the hard disk drive using the
same four screws as shown. Make
sure the connector end of the drive
matches the backplane connector.
D
CAUTION: If you don’t install all
drives, empty drive bays must
be occupied by carriers with
plastic drive blank provided to maintain
proper system cooling.
With the lever open, insert the
hard disk drive assembly into the
cage opening and push until the
locking lever engaged.
Push in the lever to lock it into
place, then close the door.
E
F
TOP
BREAK OFF TAB
BEFORE MOUTING
2.5´´ HARD DRIVE

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Install PCI Card Assembly ... Continued
From inside of
chassis, press open
the back panel PCI
add-in board
retention device.
D
E
While holding the PCI
add-in board by its
top edge or upper
corners, firmly press
the add-in board into
the expansion slot.
E
Install PCI Card Assembly ... Continued
F G
Close the PCI add-in board retention device. Rotate the PCI card
retainer until the
PCI card retainer is
secured by the
chassis.
Make sure the PCI
card is secured into
the slot under the
PCI Card Retainer.
G
9
Install PCI Card Assembly
A
Remove the PCI slot shield by pushing the
shield out from inside the chassis.
B
Rotate the
PCI retainer
all the way
to open.
C
Install the optional PCI-e card fixture
with screws. The card fixture helps
to hold heavy PCI-e cards
(that is GPGPU card).
The card fixture is
ordered seperately.

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11
Install RMM4 EMI Cover
(optional)
A
Install the RMM4 EMI cover with thumb screws.
A
10
Install Intel® Remote Management Module 4 NIC (optional)
A
A
Attach the metal fastening bracket to Intel® Dedicated Server
Management NIC module and secure the bracket with two screws.
B
Remove the alternate RMM4 knock out by pressing the knock out
from inside the chassis.
C
Connect the cable to the cable connector on the Intel® Dedicated Server
Management NIC module.
D
Mount the NIC module to the rear panel of the chassis and secure the
bracket with two screws.
E
Connect the cable to the RMM4 NIC connector to the RMM4 NIC connector
on your server board.
Server
Board
RMM4
NIC Connector
Chassis
Back
Opening
Filler
D
B
CAUTION: Carefully remove the knock out with
screwdriver, directly removing it with finger has
potential risk.
CAUTION: Care should be used when attaching or removing this cable.
Mishandling the cable could cause damage.
12
Install Alternate Serial Port (optional)
A
Remove the alternate serial port knockout by pressing the
knockout from inside the chassis.
B
Mount the serial port on the rear panel of the chassis.
C
Secure the port with two screws.
D
Connect the cable to the Serial B Connector on your server board.
CAUTION: Carefully remove the knock out with screwdriver,
directly removing it with finger has potential risk.
CAUTION: Care should be used when attaching or removing
this cable. Mishandling the cable could cause damage.
Server
Board
Serial B
Connector
B
D
Filler
Chassis
Back
Opening
A
C

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A
14
Install Second Power Supply Module (optional)
Latch
Handle
Finger
Hole
A
B
A
B
Use the 'finger hole' to remove the
filler panel.
Insert the power supply module into the power
supply cage and push all the way until it clicks
into place.
To remove a power supply module, push the
green latch in the direction shown while pulling
out of the system by the handle.
Note: Applies only to the chassis with hot-swap power supply configuration.
16
Install Feet (pedestal only)
Insert rubber foot into chassis hole.
A
Secure foot by inserting pin through the rubber foot.
B
A
B
Note: This step applies to your chassis if configured as a pedestal system. If
you plan to configure your chassis as a rack-mount system, disregard this step.
Note: Repeat
above steps until
all four feet are
installed.
13
Install Intel® RAID Smart Battery (optional)
Align the tabs on the plastic battery holder
with the mounting holes in the chassis and
slide the plastic battery holder toward the
front of the chassis until the tabs engage with
the mounting holes.
A
15
Rack Mount Configuration
(optional)
If you intend to configure your server as a pedestal
system, disregard this step.
If you intend to configure your server as a rack mount
system, go to the instructions that came with your Rack
Mount Kit to complete your server assembly.
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17
Install Air Duct
A
B
Install the air duct. Ensure that alignment holes and tabs
match up.
Align the air duct and chassis rail.
Note: Please order the air duct that is compatible with your server
board and chassis.
Chassis
alignment holes
Air Duct
alignment tabs
B
A
18
Install Side Cover
B
A
Slide the chassis cover on the chassis.
Secure the chassis cover with the screws .
CAUTION: This chassis must be operated with the
SIDE COVERS installed to ensure proper cooling.
B
B
A
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Finishing Up
2.
1.
CAUTION:
power supply
requires a
16-gauge
power cord.
Connect the AC
power cable last.
See your Intel
®
Server
Board Quick Start
User's Guide to connect
your keyboard, mouse,
video, and other I/O cables.
AC
Power
I/O Connections
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Install Software
• BIOS, Drivers, and Operating System Install
A. Confirm BIOS Version:
Look on the Server/System
Management screen in the BIOS Setup Utility to determine the
installed BIOS version.
Compare this to the versions at:
http://www.intel.com/support
If new versions are available, update the BIOS on your server.
See the User Guide on the Intel
®
Server Deployment and
Management DVD for update instructions.
B. Configure your RAID Controller:
Use the instructions
provided with the RAID controller.
C. Install your Operating System:
Use the instructions
provided with the RAID controller and with the operating system.
D. Install Operating System Drivers:
With the operating
system running, insert the Intel
®
Server Deployment and Management
DVD. If using a Microsoft* Windows* operating system, the
Express Installer will autorun and allow you to select the
appropriate drivers to install. On other operating systems, browse
the DVD folders to locate and install the driver files.

HDD Cage Cable Connection
A
C
C
D
D
B
B
Connect the I2C cable to I2C_IN connector on bottom 8x2.5" backplane.
A
Connect Mini SAS data cables.
B
Connect power cables* (1 x 4 to 2 x 2 Power adapter cable is needed).
C
Connect the I2C cable to I2C_IN connector on bottom 8x2.5" backplane.
A
Connect Mini SAS data cables.
B
Connect power cables* (1 x 4 to 2 x 2 Power adapter cable is needed).
C
Connect I2C_OUT connector on bottom 8x2.5" backplane to I2C_IN connector
on top 8x2.5" backplane for backplane cascade.
D
Connect the I2C cable to I2C_IN connector
on bottom 8x2.5" backplane.
A
Connect Mini SAS data cables.
B
Connect power cables* (1 x 4 to 2 x 2
Power adapter cable is needed).
C
Connect the I2C cable to I2C_IN
connector on bottom 8x2.5"
backplane.
A
Connect Mini SAS data cables.
Connect the two power cables.
B
C
Connect I2C_OUT connector on bottom
8x2.5" backplane to I
2
C_IN connector
on top 8x2.5" backplane for backplane
cascade.
D
Note: Refer to the documentation that came with your server board and/or RAID controller card for instructions on connecting backplane cables to your server board or
RAID controller card.
8 x 2.5" HDD Cage
8 x 3.5" HDD Cage
16 x 2.5" HDD Cage
24 x 2.5" HDD Cage
A
C
B
A
C
D
B
C
D
B
C
D
B
D
A
B
C

Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Cable Routing Diagram
A
B C
D
E F
G
H
I
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
ID Button with ID LED Integrated
USB Connectors
Reservation(Optional VGA/Serial Port)
System Reset Button
NIC LED System Power Button with Power LED
HDD Activity LED
System Status LEDNMI Button
RED indicates power cable routing
BLUE indicates data cable routing
Figure 1 Figure 2
A. CPU1/CPU2 Power Cable
B. Server Board Main Power Cable
C. Fixed HDD Power Cable
D. ODD Power Cable
E. Front Panel Cable, USB Cable
F. ODD Data Cable (Connect To White SATA 6G Connectors On Server Board)
G. Fixed HDD Data Cable
H. System FAN 1
I. System FAN 2
Description
A. CPU1/CPU2 Power Cable
B. Server Board Main Power Cable
C. Backplane Power Cable
D. ODD Power Cable
E. Front Panel Cable, USB Cable
F. ODD Data Cable (Connect To White SATA 6G Connectors On Server Board)
G. MiniSAS (with SGPIO) Cable
H. PMBus Cable
I. HSBP_I
2
C Cable (From Server Board To First Backplane)
J. HSBP_I
2
C Cable (From First Backplane To Second Backplane when Second
Backplane Available)
K. System FAN 1
L. System FAN 2
M. System FAN 3
N. System FAN 4
O. System FAN 5
Description
FAN_3
FAN_2
FAN_1
Server Board
Power Supply
CPU2
CPU1
Main Power
Front
Panel
SAS/SATA
ODD
SAS/SATA
HSBP_I
2
C
USB
PMBus
B
A
A
D
C
I
J
G
E
F
K
L
N
M
O
H
FAN_2
FAN_1
Server Board
Power Supply
CPU2
Main Power
Front
Panel
SAS/SATA
ODD
SAS/SATA
USB
PMBus
CPU1
B
A
A
D
C
G
E
F
H
I