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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Serial ATA ........................................................................................................ 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
Rear I/O Ports ................................................................................................. 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3
Hard Drive Subsystem .................................................................................... 1-3
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1
2-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Air
fl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Installing the Chassis into a Standard Rack ................................................... 2-4
Telco Rack ....................................................................................................... 2-5
Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack ......................................................... 2-6
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1
Reset ............................................................................................................... 3-1
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1
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