User's Manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Serial ATA ....................................................................................................... 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-2
Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-2
1-3 Chassis Features ............................................................................................ 1-3
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3
Serial ATA Subsystem ..................................................................................... 1-3
Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-3
Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................ 1-3
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Installing the Chassis Rails ............................................................................. 2-5
Installing the Rack Rails ................................................................................. 2-5
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-8
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ...................................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1
Reset Button ................................................................................................... 3-1
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-1
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