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Contents
Contacting Supermicro ........................................................................................................9
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................10
1.2 System Features ................................................................................................................11
Front View .........................................................................................................................11
Drive Carrier Indicators .................................................................................................. 11
Control Panel .................................................................................................................12
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................13
Power Supply Indicator ..................................................................................................14
Expansion Slots and Riser Cards .................................................................................14
LAN Speed Indicator .....................................................................................................14
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................15
1.4 Motherboard Layout ..........................................................................................................16
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................17
Motherboard Block Diagram .............................................................................................19
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................20
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................20
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................20
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................20
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................21
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................21
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................21
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................21
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Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................22
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................22
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................22
2.4 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................23
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ........................................................................23
Assembling the Outer Rails ..............................................................................................24
Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack ...........................................................................25
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