FAQs - 2U Intel Dual-CPU RI2208-SMXS (ESXi)

Can the same battery be used for every mainboard BIOS?

Yes, all servers and PCs use a CR2032 button cell battery.

What environmental requirements are recommended for server/PC operation?

We recommend an ambient temperature of 20–22°C and a maximum humidity of 40%.

It is possible to install a desktop operating system on a Thomas-Krenn server?

Desktop operating systems are not tested on our servers as we do not support their use. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed. The installation and operation of such software is done at the user's own risk and is not supported by Thomas-Krenn.

It is possible to use the dedicated NIC on the onboard IPMI modules as a network interface card?

No, this NIC is used exclusively for remote management purposes.

It is possible to operate a dual mainboard with only one CPU?

Yes, all of our dual mainboards also support single CPU operation. However, only the RAM and PCI slots assigned to the installed CPU can be used in such cases.

It is possible to use all of the PCI slots with only one CPU?

No, every PCI slot on this mainboard is assigned to a CPU. If only one CPU is installed, not all slots will be usable. You can learn more about this in our wiki article about this mainboard.