Supermicro 8042-6, User Manual

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
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5-5 Adding PCI Cards
1. PCI expansion slots:
The P4QH8/P4QH6 system board has six 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slots. The
backplane of the 8042-6 has seven I/O slots that allows you to have a
full complement of PCI cards installed on the system.
2. PCI card installation:
Begin by removing the I/O shield from the backplane of the server
corresponding to the PCI slot you wish to populate. Insert the card into
the slot on the serverboard, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on
both sides of the card. Finish by using a screw to secure the top of the
card shield to the chassis. The I/O shields protect the serverboard and
its components from EMI (electromagnetic interference) and aids in proper
ventilation of the server, so make sure there is always a shield covering
each slot.
5-6 I/O Ports
The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification.
See Figure 5-6 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.
Figure 5-6. P4QH8/P4QH6 I/O Ports
Parallel Port (Burgundy)
Mouse
(Green)
Keyboard
(Purple)
USB Ports
COM1 Port
(Turquoise)
VGA (Monitor) Port
(Blue)
Mb LAN