Supermicro 8042-6, User Manual

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1
Chapter 5
Advanced Serverboard Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install the processors and
heatsinks, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All
serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and
quick reference chart are included in Section 5-7. Remember to close the
chassis completely when you have finished working on the serverboard to
sufficiently cool and protect the system.
5-1 Handling the P4QH8/P4QH6 Serverboard
Static electrical discharge can damage electronic components. To prevent
damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them
very carefully (see previous chapter). Also note that the size and weight
of the serverboard can cause it to bend if handled improperly, which may
result in damage. To prevent the serverboard from bending, keep one hand
under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following
measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from static
discharge.
Precautions
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its anti-
static bag.
• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, periph-
eral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their anti-
static bags when not in use.
Unpacking
The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage.
When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static pro-
tected.