Comparing the Intel® Server Board S1200SP with non-R and with R (Refresh) Families

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05/07/2020

Board Family Intel® Server Board S1200SP Family Intel® Server Board S1200SP R (refresh) Family
Compatible Processor Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v5 Family
Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v6 Family (not supported by default; requires BIOS 02.01.0049 or later)
Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v5 Family
Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v6 Family
Board SKU Guidance Intel® Server Board S1200SPL – MM#944682
Intel® Server Board S1200SPS – MM#944683
Intel® Server Board S1200SPO – MM#944684
Intel® Server Board S1200SPLR – MM#951869
Intel® Server Board S1200SPSR – MM#951870
Intel® Server Board S1200SPOR – MM#951871
Intel® Server System SKU Guidance Intel® Server System R1304SPOSHBN – MM#944471
Intel® Server System R1304SPOSHOR – MM#944476
Intel® Server System R1208SPOSHOR – MM#944477
Intel® Server System R1304SPOSHBNR – MM#951872
Intel® Server System R1304SPOSHORR – MM#951873
Intel® Server System R1208SPOSHORR – MM#951874
Entry Server Block
SMB Block
SGX Block
Intel® Server System LR1304SPCFG1 – MM#953555
Intel® Server System LSVRP4304ES6XX1 – MM#951054
SGX Block - N/A
Intel® Server System LR1304SPCFG1R – MM#957505
Intel® Server System LSVRP4304ES6XXR – MM#957507
Intel® Server System LR1304SPCFSGX1 – MM#953556
Board BIOS requirement to support
Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v6 Family
Requires BIOS version 02.01.0049 or later

Steps:
  1. Download the latest production BIOS firmware version and Bridge BIOS version (03.01.2032).
  2. Install Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v5 CPU.
  3. Update to Bridge BIOS version (03.01.2032)
  4. Update to latest production BIOS firmware version.
  5. Install Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v6 CPU.
  6. Re-update to latest production BIOS firmware version.
Note Downgrade from latest version over to 2032/1029/2028/0026 or lower isn't supported.
Board minimum BIOS version - 02.01.0049
Note Need to update to latest production BIOS
Product Change Notification PCN# 115096 – 02 Use these products as replacement products.
Detailed Intel® Server Board S1200SP
and Intel® Server System Family Comparison
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Frequently asked questions

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Can I use the Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v6 Family in a non-R revision to the Intel® Server Board S1200SP Family and its Intel® Server Systems?

Yes, the hardware is compatible, but the Intel® Server Board has to be at a minimum of BIOS version 02.01.0049 to boot with Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v6 installed. Once booted, you must upgrade to production BIOS for the CPU to run properly and the new features to become available.

Steps

  1. Download BIOS version 02.01.0049.
  2. Install Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v5 CPU.
  3. Update to BIOS version 02.01.0049.
  4. Install Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v6 CPU.
  5. Update to production BIOS.
If I don’t need a refresh board to use the Intel® Xeon® Processor E3 1200 v6 Family, why did Intel launch a new R (refresh) revision of the Intel® Server Board S1200SP Family and its Intel® Server Systems?

The main reason for the board revision change was to identify boards that have BIOS 02.01.0049 installed in the factory, so that customers know immediately that these boards can boot with an Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v6 installed (as they have the R suffix).

Can I use a processor featuring embedded Intel® HD Graphics?

Processors with embedded video are only supported on the Intel® Server Board S1200SPL and/or S1200SPLRRefer to Processor Compatibility for the Intel® Server Board S1200SP Family

Display port
Notice that the DisplayPort, which is only present on the Intel® Server Board S1200SPL/R, is the one used for the processor graphics.