Supermicro 5015M-T, User Manual

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5-2 Motherboard Installation
This section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the PDSMi/PDSMi+ into
the SC811T-300 chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the
most common problems encountered in such an installation. To remove the moth-
erboard, follow the procedure in reverse order.
1. Accessing the inside of the system
Remove the screws from the back lip of the top cover of the chassis, then pull the
cover off.
2. Check compatibility of motherboard ports and I/O shield
The PDSMi/PDSMi+ requires a chassis big enough to support a 12" x 9.6" moth-
erboard, such as Supermicro's SC811T-300. Make sure that the I/O ports on the
motherboard align properly with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the back
of the chassis.
3. Mounting the motherboard onto the motherboard tray
Carefully mount the motherboard to the motherboard tray by aligning the board holes
with the raised metal standoffs that are visible in the chassis. Insert screws into all
the mounting holes on your motherboard that line up with the standoffs and tighten
until snug (if you screw them in too tight, you might strip the threads). Metal screws
provide an electrical contact to the motherboard ground to provide a continuous
ground for the system. Finish by replacing the top cover of the chassis.
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrostatic discharge.
When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.