Supero SUPERSERVER 1028GR-TR, User Manual

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
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Chapter 5
Advanced Serverboard Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to connect cables and describes all jumpers
and connections. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for
your reference. Always close the chassis when you have finished working on the
system to maintain optimal cooling.
5-1 Handling the Serverboard
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent
damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very
carefully (see previous chapter). To prevent the serverboard from bending, keep
one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following
measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from electric static
discharge.
Precautions
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Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
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Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag.
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Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or gold contacts.
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When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
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Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic
bags when not in use.
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For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.
Unpacking
The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static
discharge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static
protected.