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Re: Control Fan Speed on S5520SC ??

webadmin@intel.com — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:44:36 GMT

Hi Doc_SilverCreek,

I finally got some time this weekend and tried the exact steps that you pointed out below, but the CPU FAN is still running at full speed and creating hell lot of noise.

I need to reduce the FAN noise as my mom is planning to throw my machine along with me outside :-)

The FAN speed only increased after i updated the BIOS/SDR to the latest version, can i revert back to the default setting OR are there some other settings that I can tweak.

Please help me out.

thanks..

Re: Control Fan Speed on S5520SC ??

webadmin@intel.com — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:23:31 GMT

Hi,

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

I wanted to ask a couple of follow up questions, At times i may sound like a begineer please guide me along.

I had upated my BIOS to the latest one ie;

BIOS   : S5500.86B.01.00.0059.08232011 1421   Build Date : Aug. 23, 2011
BMC    : 57
FRUSDR : 30
ME     : SPS_01.01.02.007.0_Production

and not version 58, as previoulsy stated, my bad for the typo.

I used the intel deployment assistant CD to upate my BIOS using a USB key drive.

I had saved the SDR profile in a USB drive after the BIOS update(as it prompted me to do it),and if i am not wrong the HC_BMC.SDR file is in that zip file.

I had already tried to play with that file earlier but was scared as i did not have any prior information about it until you replied to my post(Thanks).

Now,

do i have to run the entire BIOS setup again OR i can just edit the file and re load the profile using IDA CD.

Can you provide me some bullet pointed steps as to how should i proceed as i have already updated my BIOS to the latest available.

Thanks..

Control Fan Speed on S5520SC ??

webadmin@intel.com — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:29:53 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I recently bought a S5520SC MB and also updated its BIOS to version 58 (latest), i selected the other chassis option during the FRU/SDR update phase.

but as soon as i restarted my machine my CPU FAN started running at full speed and did not slow down even when the computer was idle.

A bit googling led me to the following page:

http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-031384.htm

It mentions that to solve this problem i will have to run the FRUSDR utility and select on of the following profiles:

Maximum fan speed
Server (pedestal) profile
Data center (rack mount) profile
Workstation profile

and then further use the Fan PWM Offset settings in the BIOS to control the speed.

Can someone on this forum please guide as to where to download the FRUSDR utility which gives the above four options and how to use the utility ?

Thanks,

Re: Need help building up a Lab workstation

webadmin@intel.com — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:06:47 GMT

Thanks Edward..

Do we have link/URL/Documnet stating the differences between the various boards in the S5520 series ie; S5520SC,S5520SCR,S5520HC etc...

Re: Need help building up a Lab workstation

webadmin@intel.com — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:24:29 GMT

Hi Edward,

Got your Point, just found out that there are very few vendors providing UDIMM's for 4GB and no vendors provide the 8GB one that is listed under the tested memory List. Thanks for the clarification.

One more point, the reseller told me and I also found this out in the service/Configuration Guide for the S5520SC board that, I will need an additional video cable accessory to cable out the on board video to the external VGA connector or I will have to go for an Graphic card to connect to the external VGA connector.

Just wanted to confirm whetehr this is true and I may not be able to connect the monitor cable directly to the port on the motherboard as i used to do in my earlier boards.

Thanks.

Re: Need help building up a Lab workstation

webadmin@intel.com — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:57:50 GMT

Hi Edward,

I had one more doubt..

Can i go with Unbuffered RAM (UDIMM) ?

Is UDIMM same as Non-ECC RAM ?

I see a cost difference betweeen Registered DIMM (RDIMM) and Unbuffered (UDIMM) and I see UDIMM supported on this board.

Thank you for your guidance in advance.

Re: Need help building up a Lab workstation

webadmin@intel.com — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:40:15 GMT

HI Edward,

Thanks for the assistance on this issue.

I got in touch with one of intel's partners and he is helping me build the system.

I have two doubts/question, would be great if you could answer them.

1. I am only planning for 1 processor at this time, so can i use all the slots in Channel A fo the RAM ie; 4GBx6.

a) Is this a supported/Validated configuration ?

b) Will the BIOS/Operating system recognize the entire 24GB of RAM ?

2. Can i use NON ECC RAM in the board S5520SC, as this machine will only be used for lab purporse in my home.

Awaiting your guidance on this.

Thanks,

Juned

Need help building up a Lab workstation

webadmin@intel.com — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:21:22 GMT

Hello everyone,

I am planning to build up a workstation for a lab setup at my home as my previous intel board DG33FB got screwed up and I am planning to invest in a workstation class motherboard and a Xeon processor.

I will be running a lot of virtual machines in my lab.

Wanted the help of you guys:

I am planning to by the S5520SC motherboard and a Xeon processor.

I have yet not shortlisted any processor and am planning for something under 2.5Ghz.

I wanted to know whether S5520SC is a suitable board for running virtualiation, which processor should go with and wanted to know which power supply and chassis should i use for this kind of setup.

Waiting for your reply and guidance.

Also can anyone on this forum point me to a reliable Intel Dealer here in Mumbai,India that can help me build my machine.

Thanks,