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Preface
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2
Shipping List .................................................................................................... 1-1
Part Numbers .................................................................................................. 1-1
1-3
Where to get Replacement Components ........................................................ 1-2
1-4
Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-3
1-5
Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2 System Safety
2-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2
Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-1
2-3
Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
2-4
Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 2-2
2-5
General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 2-3
2-6
System Safety ................................................................................................. 2-3
Chapter 3 Chassis Components
3-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2
Components .................................................................................................... 3-1
Chassis ............................................................................................................ 3-1
Mounting to a Rack (optional) ......................................................................... 3-1
Power Supply .................................................................................................. 3-1
3-3
Where to get Replacement Components ........................................................ 3-2
Chapter 4 System Interface
4-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2
Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 4-2
4-3
Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 4-2
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2
Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 5-2
5-3
Installing the Hard Drives ................................................................................ 5-3
5-4
Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-4
Chassis Standoffs ........................................................................................... 5-4
Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 5-5
Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup ................................................................ 5-6
5-5
Replacing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-7
Checking the Server's Air Flow ....................................................................... 5-8
5-6
Power Supply ................................................................................................. 5-9
