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Preface
SuperServer 5019S-ML User's Manual
Preface
About this Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides
information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5019S-ML. Installation and
maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Please refer to the 5019S-ML server specifications page on our website for updates on
supported memory, processors and operating systems (
http://www.supermicro.com
).
Notes
For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary
drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.
•
Supermicro product manuals:
http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
•
Product drivers and utilities:
ftp://ftp.supermicro.com
•
Product safety info:
http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:
his manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website
for possible updates to the manual revision level.
Warnings
Special attention should be given to the following symbols used in this manual.
Warning!
Indicates high voltage may be encountered when performing a procedure.
Warning!
Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage
or personal injury.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................8
1.2 Unpacking the System .........................................................................................................8
1.3 System Features ..................................................................................................................9
1.4 Server Chassis Features ....................................................................................................10
Control Panel ....................................................................................................................10
Front Features ...................................................................................................................11
Rear Features ...................................................................................................................12
1.5 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................13
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................14
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................17
2.2 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................17
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................17
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................17
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................18
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................18
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................18
Airflow
............................................................................................................................18
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................18
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................19
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................19
2.3 Installing the System Into a Rack ......................................................................................19
Basic Installation Procedure..............................................................................................19
Installing with a Rackmount Kit .........................................................................................19
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................24
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................24
3.3 Motherboard Components ..................................................................................................25
Processor and Heatsink Installation ..................................................................................25
Memory Installation ...........................................................................................................30
