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SuperServer E300-9A User's Manual
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................7
1.2 System Features ..................................................................................................................8
1.3 Chassis Features .................................................................................................................9
Front Features .....................................................................................................................9
Rear Features ...................................................................................................................10
1.4 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................11
System Block Diagram ......................................................................................................14
1.5 Server Installation and Setup .............................................................................................15
Unpacking the System ......................................................................................................15
Warnings and Precautions ................................................................................................15
Adding Components to your System ...............................................................................15
Installing Rack Mounting Brackets ....................................................................................16
Mounting on a Wall ...........................................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Maintenance and Component Installation
2.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................18
2.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................19
2.3 Motherboard Components ..................................................................................................20
Processor ..........................................................................................................................20
Memory Support ................................................................................................................20
Memory Population Guidelines ......................................................................................20
Installing Memory ..............................................................................................................21
Solid State Storage ..........................................................................................................22
Mini-PCI-E mSATA .........................................................................................................23
M.2 .................................................................................................................................23
Motherboard Battery .........................................................................................................24
2.4 Chassis Components .........................................................................................................25
Installing the Storage Drive ..............................................................................................25
Installing the Riser Card ..................................................................................................26
System Cooling .................................................................................................................27
Chapter 3 Motherboard Connections
3.1 Power Connections ............................................................................................................28
3.2 Headers and Connectors ...................................................................................................29