Intel SE7501CW2 manual Updating the Bios, Installing the Operating System

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Intel Server Board SE7501CW2 Installation and Integration Guide

Software Installation

Updating the BIOS

Intel highly recommends that you go to the Intel Server Board SE7501CW2 support Web site and download and install the latest system BIOS update for your operating system. The Intel Server Board SE7501CW2 support Web site is: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7501CW2/index.htm. You’ll find the latest BIOS at the Software and Drivers link.

The BIOS update simplifies the BIOS update process by providing all of the necessary files in one download designed to fit on one floppy disk. This package is most efficient when used in conjunction with the System Resource CD that ships with the Intel Server Board SE7501CW2. See the readme file and release notes for complete installation instructions.

Installing the Operating System

Consult your chosen operating system’s documentation for information on setting up the operating system for your server. That documentation takes up where this guide leaves off, and steps you through setting up your server’s operating system. Be sure to install the System Update Package first, then format the boot drive with an appropriate Intel Server Management drive partition, and then install the OS. When you are finished installing the server OS, install Intel Server Management and the Intel Server Maintenance and Reference Training Tool CD (Intel SMaRT Tool).

For a list of validated operation systems, see:

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SE7501CW2/index.htm

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Contents Server Installation and Integration Guide Revision History Table of Contents Administrator computers Client computers Target Audience Document OverviewThank you Troubleshooting Guide Minimum Hardware RequirementsPrepare for Assembly Hardware IntegrationSafety Instructions and Information Important Safety InformationElectrostatic Discharge ESD About the I/O Shield Chassis Preparation and Server Board InstallationInstalling the I/O Shield Attaching the Gasket to the I/O ShieldInstalling the Rubber Bumper Installing Chassis StandoffsInstalling the Server Board Installing Memory Opening the Socket Lever Installing the Boxed Intel Xeon ProcessorChoosing the Processor Socket Attaching the ProcessorApplying Thermal Grease Installing the Retention MechanismAttaching the Heat Sink and Retention Clips Attaching the Fan/Intake Assembly Installing the Processor Wind TunnelAttaching the Heat Sink Fan Attaching the Wind Tunnel Making Required Connections to the Server Board Making Optional Connections to the Server Board Installing the Serial B Cable IDE or Scsi Cables Installing the Access CoverCable Routing Intel Server Chassis SC5200 Floppy and Front Panel CablesInstalling the Chassis Feet Pedestal Mode Installing into a Rack Rack ModeFinishing Up Updating the Bios Installing the Operating SystemLANDesk* Client Manager Installing LANDesk Client ManagerLANDesk System Requirements Installing the Intel SMaRT Tool Thank you for purchasing Intel products