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Preface
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Shipping List .................................................................................................... 1-1
1-3 Where to get Replacement Components ........................................................ 1-2
1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-3
1-5 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2 System Safety
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 2-1
2-5 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 2-3
2-6 System Safety ................................................................................................. 2-3
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
4-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Installing Hard Drives ...................................................................................... 4-4
4-4 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 4-5
I/O Shield ........................................................................................................ 4-5
Permanent and Optional Standoffs ................................................................. 4-5
Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup ................................................................ 4-6
4-5 Installing the Air Shroud .................................................................................. 4-7
4-6 System Fans ................................................................................................... 4-8
4-7 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 4-10
Chapter 5 Rack Installation
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 5-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 5-1
5-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 5-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 5-2
General Server Precautions ............................................................................ 5-2