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Contents
1 Description.......................................................................................................9
Server Board Features..........................................................................................................9
Server Board Connector and Component Locations...................................................11
Back Panel Connectors..............................................................................................12
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Chipset.............................................................................................................12
Processor(s)...............................................................................................................14
Memory .....................................................................................................................15
PCI I/O Subsystem.....................................................................................................15
Video Controller..........................................................................................................17
Network Interface Controllers (NICs) ..........................................................................18
ACPI .....................................................................................................................20
Wakeup Events ..........................................................................................................20
System Management ..........................................................................................................21
Baseboard Management Controller............................................................................21
Field Replaceable Units and Sensor Data Records ....................................................22
System Event Log ......................................................................................................22
Platform Event Management ......................................................................................22
Emergency Management Port....................................................................................23
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Server Management.........................................................................................24
Security...............................................................................................................................25
Secure Mode..............................................................................................................26
Password Protection...................................................................................................27
Intrusion Switch Monitoring.........................................................................................28
Floppy Write Protection ..............................................................................................28
Fixed Disk Boot Sector Write Protect..........................................................................28
Power Switch Mask ....................................................................................................28
2 Server Board Installations and Upgrades...................................................29
Tools and Supplies Needed ................................................................................................29
Before You Begin................................................................................................................29
Emissions Disclaimer..................................................................................................29
Safety Cautions..........................................................................................................29
Safety and Regulatory Compliance .....................................................................................30
Minimum Hardware Requirements ......................................................................................31
Installation Notes.................................................................................................................31
Installation Procedures........................................................................................................32
Installing the I/O Gasket and Shield............................................................................32
Installing Chassis Standoffs........................................................................................34
Installing the Rubber Bumper .....................................................................................35
Installing the Server Board .........................................................................................36
Making Connections to the Server Board....................................................................37
Cable Routing.............................................................................................................38
Installing or Replacing Processor(s) ...........................................................................39
Installing Memory .......................................................................................................52
Finishing Up ...............................................................................................................53
Replacing the Back up Battery....................................................................................54