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SuperServer 2029TP-HTR/HC1R/HC0R User's Manual
Chapter 4
Motherboard Connections
This section describes the connections on the motherboard and provides pinout definitions.
Note that depending on how the system is configured, not all connections are required. The
LEDs on the motherboard are also described here. A severboard layout indicating component
locations may be found in Chapter 1.
Please review the Safety Precautions in Chapter 3 before installing or removing components.
4.1 Power Connections
SMCI-Propietary Power Connector
An SMCI-proprietary power connector is located at JHS1 on the motherboard. Connect an
appropriate power cable here to provide adequate power to your system.
4.2 Headers and Connectors
Onboard Fan Header
An onboard fan header (FAN3) is located next to COM port (COM1) on the motherboard.
This is a 4-pin fan header, which is backward compatible with a traditional 3-pin fan. The
onboard fan speed is controlled by Thermal Management (via Hardware Monitoring) in the
BIOS. When using Thermal Management setting, please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans.
Fan Header
Pin Definitions
Pin#
Definition
1
Ground (Black)
2
+12V (Red)
3
Tachometer
4
PWM Control
RAID Key Header
A RAID_Key header is located at JRK1 on the motherboard. RAID key is used to support
NVMe SDD. Please refer to the layout below for JRK1 location.
RAID Key Header
Pin Definitions
Pin#
Definition
1
Ground
2
P3V3_STBY (RAID_KEY_PU)
3
Ground
4
P3V3_STBY (RAID_KEY)