User's Manual (1.0)

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Serial ATA ....................................................................................................... 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-3
Infi niBand ........................................................................................................ 1-3
Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4
SATA Subsystem ............................................................................................. 1-4
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-4
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-4
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-5
Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 1-5
Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 1-5
1-4 Advanced Power Management ....................................................................... 1-5
Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) ................................................. 1-5
Manageability Engine (ME) ............................................................................. 1-5
1-5 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-7
1-6 2U Twin
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: System Notes ................................................................................. 1-8
Nodes .............................................................................................................. 1-8
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-8
SATA Backplane/Drives ................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
2-4 Cautions! ......................................................................................................... 2-2
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
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