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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Installing the Motherboard
Compatible Motherboards
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Permanent and Optional Standoffs
Standoffs prevent short circuits by creating space between the motherboard and the floor
of the node. The CSE-F418BC3 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by
most motherboards. These standoffs use the rounded Phillips head screws included in the
CSE-F418BC3 accessories packaging.
Installing the Motherboard
1.
Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with
component placement, requirements, cautions, and cable connections.
2.
Compare the holes in the motherboard to those in the node. Add or remove standoffs as
necessary.
3.
Lay the motherboard in the node, aligning the standoffs with the motherboard.
4.
Secure the motherboard to the floor of the node tray using the rounded, Phillips head
screws included for this purpose. Do not exceed eight pounds of torque when tightening
down the motherboard
.
5. Install the expansion card associated with the motherboard if the chassis is a hot-
swappable version. Refer to the next section for instructions on installing the expansion
card
6.
Secure the CPU(s), heatsinks, and other components to the motherboard as described
in the motherboard documentation. Do not exceed eight pounds of torque when
tightening down the motherboard
.
7.
Connect the cables between the motherboard, backplane, chassis, front panel, and
power supply, as needed. The fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the
backplane ports.
8.
Replace the expansion card bracket and secure the bracket with a screw.
