Supermicro SuperServer 5035L-I User Manual

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5035L-I. Instal­lation and maintenance shall be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 5035L-I is a single processor system based on the SC731I-300B
mini-tower chassis and the Super X7SLM-L motherboard. The X7SLM-L supports a
single Intel® Core™ 2 processor E4000 series or a Pentium® dual core or Celeron®
brand processor up to 800 MHz FSB. Please refer to our web site for an up-to-date
list of supported processors.

Manual Organization

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
system and describes the main features of the Super X7SLM-L motherboard and
the SC731I-300B chassis.

Chapter 2: Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to setup the system. If your server was
ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you
to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions
and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.

Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperServer 5035L-I.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7SLM-L motherboard, including the
locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the
motherboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC731I-300B chassis. You should
follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfi gur-
ing Serial ATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply units
and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa­tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: Installing Windows

Appendix C: System Specifi cations

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Notes

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1

1-2 Motherboard Features .....................................................................................1-2

Processors ......................................................................................................1-2

Memory ...........................................................................................................1-2

Serial ATA ....................................................................................................... 1-2

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2

Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-2

Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-2

1-3 Chassis Features ............................................................................................1-3

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3

SATA Subsystem .............................................................................................1-3

Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-3

I/O Backplane ..................................................................................................1-3

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2 System Setup

2-1 Overview .........................................................................................................2-1

2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1

2-3 Setting Up the System .................................................................................... 2-2

Checking the Motherboard Setup ................................................................... 2-2

Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................ 2-2

Chapter 3 System Interface

3-1 Overview .........................................................................................................3-1

3-2 Control Panel Button ....................................................................................... 3-1

POWER ...........................................................................................................3-1

3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................3-1

HDD ................................................................................................................. 3-1

NIC ..................................................................................................................3-2

Overheat/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-2

Power On ........................................................................................................3-2

Chapter 4 System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1

4-2 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 4-2

4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................. 4-3

4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4

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Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-1

Precautions .....................................................................................................5-1

Unpacking .......................................................................................................5-2

5-2 Motherboard Installation ..................................................................................5-2

5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-2

Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-2

Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-3

Connecting the Control Panel .........................................................................5-3

5-4 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 5-4

5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................5-4

Installing the LGA 775 Processor ..................................................................5-5

5-6 Installing Memory Modules ............................................................................. 5-7

Installing & Removing DIMMs ......................................................................... 5-7

5-7 Installing PCI Add-On Cards ........................................................................... 5-8

5-8 Motherboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10

X7SLM-L Quick Reference ............................................................................5-11

5-9 Connector Defi nitions ...................................................................................5-12

Main ATX Power Supply Connector ......................................................... 5-12

Processor Power Connector .................................................................... 5-12

External Power Connector ...................................................................... 5-12

Power Button ............................................................................................ 5-12

Reset Connector ...................................................................................... 5-13

Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)....................................................................5-13

NIC1 (GLAN) LED .................................................................................... 5-13

HDD LED ..................................................................................................5-13

Power On LED .........................................................................................5-13

Chassis Intrusion ...................................................................................... 5-14

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ............................................ 5-14

Fan Headers .............................................................................................5-14

Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH1

Power LED/Speaker ................................................................................. 5-15

) ........................................................5-14

Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 5-15

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ......................................................................5-15

LAN1/LAN2 (Ethernet Ports) ....................................................................5-15

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-16

Explanation of Jumpers ............................................................................5-16

CMOS Clear ............................................................................................. 5-16

LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-17

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Watch Dog Enable/Disable ...................................................................... 5-17

5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-18

LAN1/2 LEDs ............................................................................................5-18

Onboard Power LED (LE1) ...................................................................... 5-18

5-12 SATA and IDE Ports ......................................................................................5-19

SATA Ports ...............................................................................................5-19

IDE Connector .......................................................................................... 5-19

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ..................................................................................6-1

Precautions .....................................................................................................6-1

Unpacking .......................................................................................................6-1

6-2 Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 6-2

6-3 Front Bezel ...................................................................................................... 6-4

6-4 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 6-5

6-5 System Fans ...................................................................................................6-6

Fan Failure ...................................................................................................... 6-6

Replacing the System Fan .........................................................................6-6

6-6 Drive Bay Installation ......................................................................................6-7

SATA Drives ....................................................................................................6-7

Installing Drives in the Optional Drive Bays ................................................... 6-9

Chapter 7 BIOS

7-1 Introduction ......................................................................................................7-1

Starting BIOS Setup Utility ..............................................................................7-1

How To Change the Confi guration Data ......................................................... 7-1

Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 7-2

7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations...................................................................... 7-4

7-4 Security Settings ...........................................................................................7-16

7-5 Boot Confi guration .........................................................................................7- 1 8

7-6 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 7-19

Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes
Appendix B Installing Windows
Appendix C System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 5035L-I is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems:
the SC731I-300B mini-tower chassis and the X7SLM-L motherboard. Please refer
to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for
use with the SuperServer 5035L-I (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the SuperServer 5035L-I, as listed below:

One (1) cooling fan (FAN-0076L4)

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One (1) I/O shield (CSE-PT7L)•

One (1) IDE cable for DVD-ROM drive (CBL-0139L)•

SATA Accessories •
Four (4) SATA cables (CBL-0044L)

One (1) SuperServer 5035L-I User's Manual

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Optional

One (1) active heatsink (SNK-P0015A4)

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One (1) intake fan (FAN-0113L4)•

One (1) 5.25" DVD-ROM drive (DVM-LITE-DVDRW-HBT)•

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1-2 Motherboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 5035L-I lies the X7SLM-L, a single processor moth­erboard based on the Intel 945GC + ICH7R chipset. Below are the main features
of the X7SLM-L. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X7SLM-L supports a single Intel® Core™ 2 processor E4000 series or a
Pentium® dual core or Celeron® brand processor up to 800 MHz FSB. Please
refer to the motherboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing
of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X7SLM-L has two DIMM slots that can support up to 2 GB of unbuffered DDR2­667/533/400 SDRAM. Single channel and dual-channel interleaved confi gurations
are supported. Memory modules of the same size and speed should be used. See
Chapter 5 for details.

Serial ATA

A SATA controller is integrated into the South Bridge (ICH7R) section of the chipset
to provide a four-port Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 capable.
The Serial ATA drives are not hot-swappable units. See Appendix B for instructions
on RAID setup.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X7SLM-L has one PCI-E x16, one PCI-E x4 and two 32-bit PCI slots.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

An onboard ATA/100 controller is provided to support up to two IDE hard drives
or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports include two COM ports, two USB 2.0
ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Gb Ethernet ports.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni­tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

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1-3 Chassis Features

The SC731I-300B is a mini-tower chassis with a unique design that allows most
confi gurations to be performed without the need for tools The following is a general
outline of the main features of the SC731I-300B chassis.

System Power

The SC731I-300B features a high-effi ciency 300W power supply. Power must be
removed from the system before servicing or replacing the power supply.

SATA Subsystem

The chass is was d es ig ne d to su pp ort four S ATA hard dr ive s (the se dr i ves a re n ot
hot-swappable).

Front Control Panel

The control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate
network activity, hard disk drive activity and overheat conditions. The control panel
also includes a main power button, which has a blue LED that illuminates when
the system is powered on.

I/O Backplane

The I/O backplane includes two COM ports, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and
keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports. Four standard size PCI expansion
cards (the maximum number supported by the motherboard) may be added to the
system.

Cooling System

The SC731I-300B chassis includes one whisper-quiet 9-cm exhaust fan located
at the rear of the chassis and an 8-cm fan located in the power supply. Both fans
operate continuously.

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Figure 1-1. Intel 945GC Chipset:

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.

VRM 11

FSB: 800/533MHz

INTEGRATED

GRAPHIC

1 PCIE_x16

Slot

PRI_IDE

4 x SATA

Ports

USB

Ports 0~7

VRM V11

PCIE_x16

UDMA/100

S-ATA/300

LGA775_PROCESSOR

ADDR

ADDR

945GC

ICH7R

LPC

W83627DHG-P

LPC I/O

CTRL CTRL

DMI

DATADATA

DDR2_667/533/400

PCIE_x4

PCIE_x1

PCIE_x1

PCI_32_Bus

LPCUSB 2.0/1.1

IDTCV183-1

DIMM_CHA

BHC_MMIDHCM/HCMG

1 PCIE_x4 (x8 Slot)

RTL8111C

RTL8111C

2_PCI_x32

Slots

BIOS Flash
ROM (SPI)

Gb_LAN1

RJ45

Gb_LAN2

RJ45

MS.

1.RES.BK

SER.2

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2

System Setup

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5035L-I up
and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the
system operational within a minimal amount of time. If your system is not already
fully integrated with a motherboard, processor, system memory etc., please turn
to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specifi c com-
ponents.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 5035L-I was shipped in and note if
it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, you should fi le a
damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for setting up and operating the SuperServer 5035L-I.
It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas
where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated. You will also
need it placed near a grounded power outlet.

Warnings and Precautions!

Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.•

Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from •
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.

Allow the power supply units and Serial ATA drives to cool before touching

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them.

To maintain proper cooling, always keep all chassis panels closed when not

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being serviced.

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2-3 Setting Up the System

You should fi rst open the left side panel (when facing the front of the chassis) to
make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all connections have been
made.

Warning: Only qualifi ed service technicians should access the inside of
the system. Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the system
without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow
proper airfl ow and prevent overheating.

Checking the Motherboard Setup

Accessing the inside of the system (Figure 2-1): Begin by disconnecting the 1.
chassis from any power source. Grasp the cover handle (A) with your fi ngers.
Use your thumb to lift the cover latch (B). Slide the cover back, toward the
rear of the chassis, then lift the cover off.

Check the CPU (processor): You may have a processor already installed into 2.
the system board. The processor should have its own heatsink attached. See
Chapter 5 for instructions on processor installation.

Check the system memory:3. Your system may have come with system
memory already installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots.
For details on adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

Installing add-on cards:4. If desired, you can install up to six add-on cards to
the system. See Chapter 5 for details on installing PCI- add-on cards.

Check all cable connections and airfl ow: Make sure all power and data cables 5.
are properly connected and not blocking the airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details
on cable connections.

Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SA T A drives have
been properly installed and all essential connections have been made.

Accessing the peripheral drive bays: To install a component to either of the 1.
two 5.25" drive bays, you will need to remove the side chassis cover. See the
installation and removal sections for the peripheral drives in Chapter 6.

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Figure 2-1. Accessing the Inside of the 5035L-I

3

Release Tab (B)

Handle (A)

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Check the SATA disk drives: Depending upon your system's confi guration, 2.
your system may have up to four SATA drives already installed. If you need
to install or remove an SATA drive, please refer to the appropriate section in
Chapter 6.

Check the airfl ow: Cooling air is provided by the chassis fan and the power 3.
supply fan. The system component layout was carefully designed to promote
suffi cient airfl ow throughout the chassis. Also note that all power and data
cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airfl ow
generated by the fan. Please keep this in mind when rerouting or adding/
removing cables.

Supplying power to the system: The last thing you must do is to provide input 4.
power to the system. Plug the power cord from the power supply unit into a
high-quality power strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power
surges. It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply
(UPS).

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are four LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the
overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi c components.
The control panel also is where to fi nd the main power on/off button.

3-2 Control Panel Button

POWER

The main p ower switc h is used to a pply or re move power fr om the po wer supply
to the server syste m. Turning o ff system po wer w i th t h is b utton rem oves t h e ma in
power but keeps standby power supplied to the system. Therefore, you must
unplug system before servicing.

3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC731I-300B chassis has four LEDs.
These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the
system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any
corrective action you may need to take.

HDD

This LED indicates IDE channel activity, SATA drive and/or DVD-ROM drive activity
when fl ashing.

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NIC

Indicates network activity on the Gigabit LAN port when fl ashing.

Overheat/Fan Fail

When this LED fl ashes it indicates a fan failure. When on continuously (on and not
fl ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables ob-

structing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm.
Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating
normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed.
Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED
will remain fl ashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists.

Power On

A blue LED located behind the main power button is illuminated when the system
is powered on and running.

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Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Note: power should always be disconnected before perform­ing any service on the system.

Basic electrical safety precautions shall be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the SuperServer 5035L-I from damage:

Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well

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as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical
outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from
the system.

Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

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Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-•
stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules
and fl oppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power down the
system with the operating system fi rst and then unplug the power cords of all
the power supply units in the system.

When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar

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with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces­sary.

Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This

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is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use
extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection

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from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally
designed as electrical insulators.

The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be

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plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

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Serverboard Battery: • CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard
battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure
4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.

DVD-ROM Laser:

• CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a

DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon­ventional way.

Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-

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ture Coeffi cient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one
replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.

4-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

Keep the area around the SuperServer 5035L-I clean and free of clutter.

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The SuperServer 5035L-I weighs approximately 43 lbs. (19.5 kg) when fully •
loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with
their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight
and lift with your legs.

Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-

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moved away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be
stepped on.

While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and

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unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or
be pulled into a cooling fan.

Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal

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conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact
with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

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After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure •
it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections
have been made.

4-3 ESD Precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to
neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed
circuit boards. The following measures are generally suffi cient to neutralize this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:

Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

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Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags •
until ready for use.

Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic

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bag.

Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may

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retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.

Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,

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memory modules or contacts.

When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

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Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not •
in use.

For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

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conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.

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4-4 Operating Precautions

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5035L-I
is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can
occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery

LITHIUM BATTERY

LITHIUM BATTERY

OR

BATTERY HOLDER BATTERY HOLDER

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Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5

Advanced Motherboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install the X7SLM-L motherboard into the
chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All mother­board jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference
chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close
the chassis when you have fi nished working with the motherboard to better cool
and protect the system.

5-1 Handling the Motherboard

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. T o prevent dam­age to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very carefully
(see previous chapter). To prevent the motherboard from bending, keep one hand
under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following measures
are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from electric static discharge.

Precautions

Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent Electrostatic Discharge.•

Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic •
bag.

Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,

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memory modules or gold contacts.

When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

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Put the motherboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic •
bags when not in use.

For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

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conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the motherboard.

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