Table of Contents
Preface
About this User's Guide ................................................................................................ 3
An Important Note to the User ...................................................................................... 3
Returning Merchandise for Service ............................................................................... 3
Conventions Used in the User's Guide ......................................................................... 3
Important Links .............................................................................................................. 4
Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 About this Add-on Card (Used for IT mode support) ...................................... 1-1
1-3 Key Features ................................................................................................... 1-1
1-4 Supermicro Motherboard Support ................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Hardware Components
2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout ..................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Major Onboard Components ........................................................................... 2-3
2-3 SAS 3.0 Ports ................................................................................................. 2-4
SAS Ports ................................................................................................... 2-4
2-4 Connectors & Headers .................................................................................... 2-5
UART0 Header ........................................................................................... 2-5
System Management Bus (SMB) Header .................................................. 2-5
2-5 LED Indicators ................................................................................................. 2-6
System Heartbeat LED .............................................................................. 2-6
Chapter 3 Installation
3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 3-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Before Installation ........................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Installing the Add-on Card .............................................................................. 3-2
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