Supero SuperWorkstation 5035G-T, User Manual

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5-2 Motherboard Installation
This section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the PDSGE into the
SC733T-450 chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most
common problems encountered in such an installation. To remove the motherboard,
follow the procedure in reverse order.
1. Accessing the inside of the system
Remove the two screws from the back lip of the side cover (this is the left cover when
looking at the chassis from the front.) Grab the handle and gently pull the side cover
out to release it from its position. Once the side cover is out of its position, slide the
cover out of the chassis.
2. Removing the rear exhaust fan
You will need to remove the rear exhaust fan before installing the motherboard. Re-
fer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6 for details on removing the rear exhaust
fan.
3. Check compatibility of motherboard ports and I/O shield
The PDSGE requires a chassis big enough to support a 12" x 9.6" motherboard,
such as Supermicro's SC733T-450. Make sure that the I/O ports on the mother-
board align properly with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the
chassis.
4. Mounting the motherboard onto the motherboard tray
Carefully mount the motherboard to the motherboard tray by aligning the board holes
with the raised metal standoffs that are visible in the chassis. Insert screws into all
the mounting holes on your motherboard that line up with the standoffs and tighten
until snug (if you screw them in too tight, you might strip the threads). Metal screws
provide an electrical contact to the motherboard ground to provide a continuous
ground for the system. Finish by replacing the fan (reversing the procedure in step
2) and the side cover of the chassis.
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis-
charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static
protected.