Intel® Server Board S5500HV/Intel® Server System SR1670HV TPS
Functional Architecture
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Intel order number E69391-006
3.6
ASPEED* AST2050 Graphics and Remote Management Processor
This server board utilizes the graphics and baseboard management features of the ASPEED*
AST2050 Graphics and Remote Management Processor. Features utilized include:
Embedded 2D VGA Controller
Baseboard Management Controller
10/100 Mbps MAC (option)
3.6.1
Video Support
Video support on this server board is provided using the video controller features embedded in
the ASPEED* AST2050. Video support includes a 2D VGA controller capable of supporting
video resolutions up to and including 1600x1200@60Hz 16bpp.
The video is accessed using a standard 15-pin VGA connector found on the back edge of the
server board. The on-board video controller can be enabled (default) or disabled via a jumper
on the baseboard, identified in the following diagram:
Figure 14. Video Enable/Disable Jumper Block
3.6.2
Baseboard Management Controller & BMC Module
This server board uses the Baseboard Management Controller feature of the ASPEED
AST2050 along with a Winbond* 83795ADG hardware monitoring chip to monitor various server
board sensors including Processor Temp, Fan Tach, and DC Voltages. Sensor data can be
accessed in-band with or without the included Baseboard Management Module. For out-of-band
access to this sensor data, the included Baseboard Management Module must be installed.
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