Supermicro Supero SUPERSERVER 5086B-TRF, User Manual

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Two Bridge Boards
Four CPU Boards
Installing a Bridge Module
Bridge boards are used to connect a pair of CPU boards installed in Slots 1 & 2
and/or Slots 3 & 4. (No bridge board is needed between Slots 2 and 3.)
To install the bridge module between the CPU boards, follow the steps below:
Place the bridge module on top of the two CPU boards, making sure that the 1.
slot on the bridge board aligns with the gold fi ngers of the CPU boards. The
bridge board bracket is marked "Front" to indicate the correct orientation.
Press evenly on all sides of the module to fully seat the bridge board. Double 2.
check to make sure that the bridge module is aligned horizontally after instal-
lation.
After installing both bridge modules, check that they are properly installed by 3.
visually sighting along their length to make sure both are completely fl at and
positioned below the rear chassis lip.
Secure the bridge module by tightening all four screws. 4.
Figure 5-1. Installing a Bridge Module