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Intel® Server System
SR2520SAFR
Quick Start User's Guide
Thank you for buying an Intel® Server System.
The following information will help you
assemble your Intel® Server System
SR2520SAFR and install components.
This guide and other supporting documents
are located on the web at
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/s5000vsa.
If you are not familiar with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) procedures
used during system integration, please see the Intel® Server System
SR2520SAFR User's Guide, available on the Intel® Server Deployment
Toolkit 2.0 CD or at
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/s5000vsa/howto.htm.
Read all cautions and warnings first before starting your
server system integration.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
To avoid integration difficulties and possible
damage to your system, make sure you
have components from each category below.
■ Processor:
• Minimum of one Dual-Core Intel® Xeon®
processor 5000 sequence with 2 MB
cache support.
■ Heat Sink:
• 2U passive heat sink for each processor
installed.
■ Memory:
• Minimum of one 512MB, FBDIMM
533/667 MHz compliant 240-pin DIMM.
■ Hard Disk Drives:
• SATA
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Remove Processor
Air Duct
1
Preparing
the Chassis
Observe normal ESD
(Electrostatic Discharge)
procedures.
Place your Intel® Server
Chassis on a flat anti-static
surface to perform the
following integration
procedures. Always touch the
chassis frame first, before
reaching inside to make server
board connections or to
install components.
IMPORTANT!
Before proceeding
further, do the
following:
Check your Intel®
Server System for
disconnected or
loose cables
and components that
may have occurred
during shipping.
2
A
B
C
4
Install the Processor(s)
Notes and Cautions:
1. When opening a socket, DO NOT TOUCH the
gold socket wires.
2. When unpacking a processor, hold by the edges
only to avoid touching the gold contacts.
3. If only ONE processor is to be used, it must be
installed in the processor socket labeled CPU1,
located closest to the edge of the server board.
Remove Top Cover
Remove the three screws at the front.
Using the blue rubber contact, push the top cover
rearward to release.
Using both hands, grasp at rear edge and
front finger hole and lift straight up.
C
B
A
A. Open the Socket Lever
Push the lever handle down and
A
away from the socket to release it.
Pull the lever and open all the way.
B
B
A
Warning
Read all caution and safety
statements in this document
before performing any of the
instructions. Also see the Intel®
Server Board and Server Chassis
Safety Information document at:
http://support.intel.com/support/
motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770
.htm for complete safety information.
Warning
Installation and service of
this product should only be
performed by qualified service
personnel to avoid risk of injury from
electrical shock or energy hazard.
Caution
Observe normal ESD
[Electrostatic Discharge]
procedures during system
integration to avoid possible
damage to server board and/or
other componets.
Tools Required
Phillips*
screwdriver
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
*Other names and brands may be claimed as the
property of others. Copyright © 2007, Intel Corporation.
All rights reserved.
Anti-static
wrist strap
D69838-004
B. Open the Load Plate
Push the rear tab with
A
your finger tip to bring the
front end of the load plate
up slightly.
Open the load plate as shown.
B
A
B
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Install Memory DIMMs
FBDIMM Memory Identification:
This server board supports up to four 533/667 MHZ
compliant Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD memory). DDR2
DIMMs that are not FBD memory are not supported on
this server board.
DIMM
notch and
socket
bump must
align as
shown.
FBDIMM
C. Remove the
Processor
Protective Cover
Take the processor out
A
of the box and remove
the protective shipping
cover.
DDR2
D. Install the Processor
CAUTION: The underside of the processor has components
that may damage the socket pins if installed improperly.
Processor must align correctly with socket opening before
installation.
DO NOT DROP processor into socket!
Orient the processor with the socket so that the
A
processor cutouts match the socket notches.
Install the
B
A
processor.
B
Memory Configurations and Population Order:
DIMM A2
Memory Type: Minimum of one
512MB, 533/667 MHz compliant
240-pin FBDIMM.
Populate FBDIMMs in the order of
A1, B1, and A2, B2. Populate A1 and B1
(blue) first.
DIMMs must be identical with respect to size,
speed, and organization.
Note: For additional memory configurations,
see the User Guide on the Intel® Server
Deployment Toolkit 2.0 CD that accompanied
your Intel® Server System SR2520SAFR,
or go to:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/s5000vsa
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://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/s5000vsa/compat.htm
DIMM A1
Branch 1Branch 0
Components
DIMM B1
DIMM B2
A
To Install DIMMs:
CAUTION: Avoid touching contacts when
handling or installing DIMMs.
Open both DIMM socket levers.
A
Note location of alignment notch.
B
Insert DIMM making sure the connector edge
C
of the DIMM aligns correctly with the slot.
Push down firmly on the DIMM until it
D
snaps into place and both levers close.
IMPORTANT! Visually check that each
E
latch is fully closed and correctly
engaged with each DIMM edge slot.
E
E. Remove Socket Protective Cover
Grasp the socket protective cover
A
tab and pull away from the load plate
as shown.
Remove the socket protective cover
B
and store for future use.
B
A
C
D
B
A
F. Close Load Plate and Socket Lever
Close the load
A
plate all the way
as shown.
With your finger, push
B
down on the load plate as shown.
Close the socket lever and ensure
C
that the load plate tab engages under
the socket lever when fully closed.
A
C
B
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Install PCI Add-in Card(s)
Remove screw from the
A
selected back panel slot.
Remove filler panel from the
B
selected add-in card slot by
pushing it out with your finger.
Insert add-in card until it
C
seats in the riser connector.
Secure add-in card with
D
screw as shown.
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Install Heat Sink(s)
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.
Remove the protective film on the TIM if present.
A
Note: Remove heat sink protective cover (not shown).
Align heat sink fins to the front and back of the
B
chassis for correct airflow. Airflow goes from
front-to-back of chassis.
Each heat sink has four captive fasteners
and should be tightened using the
following procedure:
Using a #2 Phillips* screwdriver,
C
finger-tighten each fastener diagonally,
according to the numbers shown.
Securely re-tighten each
D
fastener again in the same
order as performed in Step C.
Note: Heat sink styles may vary.
CAUTION:
Observe normal
A
B
Filler
Panel
ESD precautions
when installing
add-in cards.
Add-in Card
Server Board
C
Chassis
Front
D
C
2
3
CAUTION:
Do not
over-tighten
fasteners.
Air Flow
B
4
1
TIM
A
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