Color Reference Guide

To protect the system and components, it is essential that you reinstall the top panel after you have finished working on the system.
Rear Panel Functions
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Cooling Fan Installation
Due to the fact that adequate air flow and proper thermal control are very critical in
maintaining 2U system's stability and performance, it is imperative that the proper
installation procedures listed below be followed in order to maximize system performance.
This is especially critical for 2U dual processor servers with speeds of 1 GHz and above.
Warning !
CPU Heatsink Installation Procedures
(For Supermicro SuperServer 2U Systems)
1) Only those CPU heatsinks that are provided by Supermicro should be used.
2) Apply a small amount of silicon compound on the CPU's die.
3) Place the CPU heatsink on top of the CPU.
4) Place the heatsink spring on top of the CPU heatsink and secure the clip of the spring into its notch.
(Make sure the clip position is the same as in the picture shown)
CPU
CPU
Clip
CPU heatsink retention
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1. AC Power connector
2. PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard ports
3. 2 USB ports
4. COM 1
5. COM 2
6. Parallel port
7. Intel 82559 LAN port
8. AC'97 audio CODEC
9. 7 low-profile I/O expansion slots