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Chapter 1. Introduction
1-1 Overview ..................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ................................................................................ 1-2
CPU....................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ................................................................................................. 1-2
Onboard SAS (R424-F2/R424-INF-F2 only) ......................................... 1-2
Chipset .................................................................................................. 1-2
Expansion Slot ...................................................................................... 1-2
BIOS...................................................................................................... 1-3
PC health Monitoring ............................................................................ 1-3
ACPI Features ...................................................................................... 1-3
Onboard I/O .......................................................................................... 1-3
Graphics Controller ............................................................................... 1-4
Other ..................................................................................................... 1-4
CD/Diskette Utilities .............................................................................. 1-4
Dimensions ........................................................................................... 1-4
1-3 Chassis Components ................................................................................. 1-6
Overview ............................................................................................... 1-6
Components .......................................................................................... 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
Rack Precautions .................................................................................. 2-2
Server Precautions ............................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ............................................................. 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................... 2-3
Reduced Airfl ow ................................................................................ 2-3
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ................................................................................ 2-3
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