Supero SUPER S2QE6, User Manual

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UPER S2QR6/S2QE6 User's Manual
Installation
2-3 Installing Processors and DRMs
Before installing the Pentium III/II Xeon processors,
both DRMs (Dual Retention Modules) must be bolted
through the motherboard and into the chassis to pro-
tect the processors from shock and vibration.
1. Mounting fans to the DRMs (optional):
If your chassis provides good cooling, adding DRM fans is not necessary
(Supermicro DRMs are aerodynamically designed to make the airflow
generated by the system fans sufficient for system cooling). If you want
to add fans, mount them before attaching the DRMs to the motherboard.
Add two or four to each DRM - two should be enough in most cases.
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2-2 Motherboard Installation
This section explains how to physically mount the S2QR6/S2QE6 into a
chassis. To remove the motherboard, follow the procedure in reverse or-
der. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most common
problems encountered in such an installation.
1. Installing metal standoffs:
Check that the location of all the mounting holes on both the mother-
board and the motherboard tray match. All motherboards have
standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Chassis
may include a variety of mounting fasteners made of metal or plastic.
Although a chassis may have both types, metal fasteners are the
most highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to
the chassis. For this reason, it is best to use as many metal
fasteners as possible.
2. Check compatibility of motherboard ports and I/O shield:
The S2QR6/S2QE6 requires a chassis big enough to support a 13" x
18" motherboard, such as the Supermicro SC850 and SC840. Make
sure that the I/O ports on the motherboard properly align with their
respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the chassis.
3. Mounting the motherboard onto the motherboard tray:
Carefully mount the motherboard to the motherboard tray by aligning
the board holes with the metal standoffs you just installed. Insert
screws into all the mounting holes provided and tighten until snug.