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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ......................................................................................................1-2
Memory ...........................................................................................................1-2
UIO ..................................................................................................................1-2
Serial ATA .......................................................................................................1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports ..............................................................................1-2
Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-3
Other Features ................................................................................................1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................1-3
System Power .................................................................................................1-3
Hard Drive Subsystem .................................................................................... 1-3
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-3
Front Control Panel .........................................................................................1-4
I/O Backplane ..................................................................................................1-4
Cooling System ...............................................................................................1-4
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-6
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 .............................................................................2-1
2-4 Warnings and Precautions ..............................................................................2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................2-2
Server Precautions ..........................................................................................2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airow .........................................................................................2-3
Mechanical Loading ...................................................................................2-3
Circuit Overloading .....................................................................................2-3
Reliable Ground .........................................................................................2-3
2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ...................................................................2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ......................................................2-4
Locking Tabs ...................................................................................................2-5
Releasing the Inner Rail .................................................................................2-5