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Contents
1 Description
Server Board Features ......................................................................................................... 7
Back Panel Connectors ............................................................................................... 9
Server Board Connector and Component Locations ...................................................10
Processor ...................................................................................................................11
Intel
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E7500 Chipset...................................................................................................12
Super I/O ....................................................................................................................13
Memory ......................................................................................................................14
PCI I/O Subsystem .....................................................................................................14
Video Controller..........................................................................................................16
Network Interface Controller (NIC)..............................................................................16
ACPI...........................................................................................................................17
Security ......................................................................................................................18
2 Configuration Software and Utilities
Power-On Self-Test (POST)................................................................................................21
Using BIOS Setup Utility......................................................................................................22
If You Cannot Access Setup .......................................................................................22
Starting Setup.............................................................................................................22
Setup Menus ..............................................................................................................22
Menu Selection Bar ....................................................................................................24
Main Menu..................................................................................................................25
Advanced Menu..........................................................................................................27
Security Menu.............................................................................................................37
Power Menu ...............................................................................................................38
Boot Menu ..................................................................................................................38
System Menu..............................................................................................................40
Exit Menu ...................................................................................................................41
Upgrading the BIOS ............................................................................................................42
Preparing for the Upgrade ..........................................................................................42
Upgrading the BIOS....................................................................................................43
Recovering the BIOS..................................................................................................43
Changing the BIOS Language ....................................................................................44
Hardware Monitoring ...........................................................................................................45
3 Server Board Installation
Tools and Supplies Needed.................................................................................................47
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................47
Emissions Disclaimer..................................................................................................47
Safety Cautions ..........................................................................................................47
Safety and Regulatory Compliance .....................................................................................48
Minimum Hardware Requirements ......................................................................................49
Installation Notes.................................................................................................................49