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Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
SATA................................................................................................................ 1-2
NVMe .............................................................................................................. 1-2
PCI Expansion ................................................................................................ 1-2
Rear I/O Ports................................................................................................. 1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3
System Power................................................................................................. 1-3
Hard Drive Subsystem .................................................................................... 1-3
Front Control Panel......................................................................................... 1-3
Cooling System............................................................................................... 1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup......................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location............................................................................. 2-1
2-4 Warnings and Precautions.............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions.......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails..................................................... 2-4
Installing the Inner Rail Extension .................................................................. 2-4
Outer Rack Rails............................................................................................. 2-6
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1
Reset............................................................................................................... 3-1
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Power Fail ....................................................................................................... 3-2
Information LED .............................................................................................. 3-2
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NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 3-3
HDD................................................................................................................. 3-3
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-3
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs.......................................................................................... 3-3
3-5 Power Supply LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-4
Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems
4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements....................................................... 4-1
Warning Denition ........................................................................................... 4-1
Installation Instructions.................................................................................... 4-4
Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 4-5
Power Disconnection Warning........................................................................ 4-6
Equipment Installation..................................................................................... 4-8
Restricted Area................................................................................................ 4-9
Battery Handling............................................................................................ 4-10
Redundant Power Supplies .......................................................................... 4-12
Backplane Voltage ........................................................................................ 4-13
Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes........................................ 4-14
Product Disposal........................................................................................... 4-15
Hot Swap Fan Warning................................................................................. 4-16
Power Cable and AC Adapter ...................................................................... 4-18
Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Serverboard ............................................................................... 5-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 5-2
Installing a CPU Heatsink ............................................................................... 5-5
Removing the Heatsink................................................................................... 5-5
5-3 Connecting Cables.......................................................................................... 5-6
Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-6
Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-6
Connecting the Control Panel......................................................................... 5-6
5-4 I/O Ports.......................................................................................................... 5-7
5-5 Installing Memory............................................................................................ 5-8
Memory Support.............................................................................................. 5-8
5-6 Adding PCI Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 5-10
5-7 Mezzanine Card Installation...........................................................................5-11
5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-12
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