SUPER MICRO Computer 5017P-TF, 5017P-TLN4F User Manual

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5017P-TLN4F

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It pro-

vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5017P-TLN4F/TF.

Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 5017P-TLN4F/TF is a high-end server based on the SC504-

203B rackmountable chassis and the X9SPV-LN4F/F-3610ME single processor

serverboard.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the

server system and describes the main features of the X9SPV-LN4F/F-3610ME

serverboard and the SC504-203B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

Preface

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5017P-TL-

N4F/TF into a rack and check out the server conguration prior to powering up the

system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, this

chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here 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 5017P-TLN4F/TF.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9SPV-LN4F/F-3610ME serverboard,

including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer

to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when

reconguring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC504-203B server chassis.

You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing

or reconguring SAS/SATA 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 informa-

tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: System Specications

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Notes

Preface

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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

Rear I/O Ports ................................................................................................. 1-2

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

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

Hard Drive Subsystem .................................................................................... 1-3

Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 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

Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2

Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2

Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3

Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3

Reduced Airow ......................................................................................... 2-3

Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3

Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3

2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4

Installing the Chassis into a Standard Rack ................................................... 2-4

Telco Rack ....................................................................................................... 2-5

Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack ......................................................... 2-5

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

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Power Fail ....................................................................................................... 3-2

NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2

NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 3-2

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

Power .............................................................................................................. 3-3

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs .......................................................................................... 3-3

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

Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

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

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

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 5-1

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

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

Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-2

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-2

5-3 Rear I/O Ports ................................................................................................. 5-3

5-4 Onboard Processor and Heatsink ................................................................... 5-4

5-5 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-4

How to Install SO DIMMs ............................................................................... 5-4

Memory Support .............................................................................................. 5-4

5-6 Adding PCI Add-On Cards .............................................................................. 5-4

The SO DIMM Socket ..................................................................................... 5-5

5-7 Motherboard Details ........................................................................................ 5-6

X9SPV-LN4F/F-3610ME Quick Reference ..................................................... 5-7

5-8 Connector Denitions ..................................................................................... 5-8

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-14

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-16

5-11 SATA and SAS Ports .....................................................................................5-17

5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-18

SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-19

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

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

6-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 6-3

6-4 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-4

6-5 Installing Hard Drives ...................................................................................... 6-4

6-6 Installing an Expansion Card .......................................................................... 6-6

6-7 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-8

Replacing the Power Supply ........................................................................... 6-8

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

How To Change the Conguration Data ......................................................... 7-1

How to Start the Setup Utility ......................................................................... 7-2

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

7-3 Advanced Setup Congurations...................................................................... 7-4

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NIC Conguration ....................................................................................... 7-23

7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-23

7-5 IPMI Settings ................................................................................................. 7-25

7-6 Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-27

7-7 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 7-28

7-8 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-29

Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes

Appendix B System Specications

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 5017P-TLN4F/TF is a mini server comprised of two main sub-

systems: the SC504-203B 1U chassis and the X9SPV-LN4F/F-3610ME single

processor motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating

systems that have been certied for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components have

been included with the 5017P-TLN4F/TF, as listed below:

•One riser card bracket (MCP-120-00063-0N)

•One riser card (RSC-RR1U-E16)

•One CD containing drivers and utilities

•One rackmount kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)

•SuperServer 5017P-TLN4F/TF User's Manual

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1-2 Motherboard Features

The SuperServer 5017P-TLN4F/TF is built around the X9SPV-LN4F/F-3610ME, a

single processor motherboard based on the Intel QM77 chipset and designed to

provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X9SPV-LN4F/F-

3610ME. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X9SPV-LN4F/F-3610ME supports a single Intel® Core i7 Mobile ECC pro-

cessor. Please refer to the motherboard description pages on our web site for a

complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X9SPV-LN4F/F-3610ME has two SO-DIMM slots that can support up to 16 GB

of unbuffered DDR3-1333/1066/800 memory. See Chapter 5 for details.

Serial ATA

A SATA controller is also integrated into the chipset to provide two SATA 3.0 (6/

Gbps) and four SATA 2.0 (3 Gbps) ports. That SATA 3.0 ports are RAID 0 and 1

supported and the SATA 2.0 ports are RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported. The SATA

drives are hot-swappable units.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X9SPV-LN4F/F-3610ME has one PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot.

Rear I/O Ports

The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a combination mouse/keyboard

port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, four 1 Gb Ethernet ports and a dedicated IPMI

LAN port. In addition, the X9SPV-LN4F includes two extra Gb LAN ports.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SC504-203B is an ATX form factor chassis designed to be used in a 1U rack-

mount conguration. The following is a general outline of the main features of the

SC504-203B server chassis.

System Power

The SC504-203B features a single 200W power supply. Power must be removed

from the system and the AC power cord removed when replacing. See Chapter 6

for details.

Hard Drive Subsystem

Either two 3.5" internal drive or four 2.5" internal drives (with a 2.5" HDD bracket)

are suppor ted by the system. These are not hot-swap drives.

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the SC504-203B provides you with system monitoring and

control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system infor-

mation and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button

are also included.

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Figure 1-1. Intel QM77 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

2x SATA PORTS

4x SATA PORTS

4x USB3.0 by Header

x2 TWO PORT HEADERs

2X Stacked 2 port rear I/O

FLASH
SPI 64Mb

Debug Header

PCIe x16 SLOT

SPI

TPM

IMVP 7

SATA 6Gb/s

SATA 3Gb/s

USB3.0

USB2.0

LPC

NCT6776F

LPC I/O

PCIe3.0_x16

8.0GT/s

SVID

SATA[1:0]

SATA[5:2]

USB[3:0]

USB[13:4]

SPI

LPC

COM1 (rear I/O)
COM2 (internal header)

P/S2

DDR3 (CHA)

1333/1067 MHz

DDR3 (CHB)

1333/1067 MHz

FDI X4

5.0GT/s

DMI 2.0 x4

PCIE[0]

PCIE[1]

PCIE[2]

PCIE[3]

PCIE[4]

RGB

ECC-SODIMM1

ECC-SODIMM2

PCIe1.0_x1

2.5GT/s
PCIe1.0_x1

2.5GT/s
PCIe1.0_x1

2.5GT/s
PCIe1.0_x1

2.5GT/s

PCIe1.0_x1 IDT

2.5GT/s

for non-IPMI SKU

GLAN1
82574L

GLAN2
82574L

GLAN3
82574L

GLAN4
82574L

PEB383

PCI

RJ45

RJ45

RJ45

RJ45

NCSI

PHY Dedicated Lan

for IPMI SKU

VGA

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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)

Chapter 1: Introduction

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.

Chung-Ho Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan

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: Server Installation

Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5017P-

TLN4F/TF up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable

you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick

setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors and memory

preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, pro-

cessors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each

step for details on installing specic components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 5017P-TLN4F/TF was shipped in and

note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should

le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 5017P-

TLN4F/TF. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.

Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic elds are generated.

You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and

Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 5017P-TLN4F/TF was shipped in should include two

sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you

will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to

complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this

section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the

sections that follow.

Choosing a Setup Location

•Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door

completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back

of the rack to allow for sufcient airow and ease in servicing.

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•This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

•This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices

acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display

Units.

Warnings and Precautions!

Rack Precautions

•Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to

the oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

•In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple

rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

•Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the

rack.

•You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-

multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

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

•Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the

rails.

•Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack rst, and then

work up.

•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 any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching

them.

•Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-

ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the

room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an

environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-

ture (Tmra).

Reduced Airow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airow required

for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not

arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power

supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have

on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of

equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself

should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-

tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power

strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SC504 chassis into a rack unit.

There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly

procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that

came with the rack unit you are using.

Installing the Chassis into a Standard Rack

1. Conrm that chassis includes the four mounting screws required to mount the

chassis into a rack

2. Align the thru holes of the chassis with the thru holes of the rack.

3. Insert the mounting screws into the thru holes in the front of the chassis and

through the thru holes in the rack and secure.

Figure 2-1. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

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Chapter 2: Server Installation

Telco Rack

The SC504 supports Telco Rack installation. The SC504 chassis' compact design

allows the it to be installed into a Telco rack without the use of rails.

Figure 2-2. Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack

Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack

1. To install the chassis into a Telco style two-post rack, use two L-shaped

brackets on either side of the chassis (four total).

2. First, determine how far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack.

Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and

back.

3. If a bezel is included on your chassis, remove it. Then attach the two front

brackets to each side of the chassis, then the two rear brackets positioned

with just enough space to accommodate the width of the Telco rack.

4. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets to the

rack.

Note: the gures are for illustrative purposes only. Always install chassis starting

from the bottom of the rack and working up.

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Chapter 3: System Interface

Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers

to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activ-

ity and health of specic components. There are also two buttons on the chassis

control panel.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and a

power on/off button.

Reset

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

Power

This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system

power. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps

standby power supplied to the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the chassis has ve 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 ac-

tion you may need to take.

Power Fail

Indicates a power supply module has failed. The second power supply module will

take the load and keep the system running but the failed module will need to be

replaced. Refer to Chapter 6 for details on replacing the power supply. This LED

should be off when the system is operating normally.

Informational LED

Status Description

Continuously on and red

Blinking red (1Hz) Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan.

Blinking red (0.25Hz) Power failure, check for a non-operational power supply.

Solid blue

Blinking blue (300 m/s)

An overheat condition has occured.
(This may be caused by cable congestion.)

Local UID has been activated. Use this function to locate
the server in a rack mount environment.

Remote UID is on. Use this function to identify the
server from a remote location.

1

NIC1

Indicates network activity on the LAN1 port when ashing.

2

NIC2

Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when ashing.

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Chapter 3: System Interface

HDD

On the SuperServer 5017P-TLN4F/TF, this LED indicates SATA drive activity when

ashing.

Power

Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED

should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

Each drive carrier has two LEDs:

•Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the SATA drive carrier indicates

drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink

on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. Please refer to Chapter

6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.

•Red: When this LED ashes it indicates the drive is rebuilding. When solid on

it indicates a SATA drive failure. If a drive fails, you should be notied by your

system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on

replacing failed drives.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

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Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm

and the SuperServer 5017P-TLN4F/TF from damage:

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

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.

•Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or install-

ing main system components, such as the serverboard and memory modules.

When disconnecting power, you should rst power down the system with the

operating system 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

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

sary.

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

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

from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specically

designed as electrical insulators.

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

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 recom-

mended by the manufacturer (CR2032). 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 uncon-

ventional way.

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

ture Coef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 5017P-TLN4F/TF clean and free of clutter.

•The 5017P-TLN4F/TF weighs approximately 12 lbs (5.4 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-

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

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

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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Chapter 4: System Safety

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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 suf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.

•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

bag.

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

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,

memory modules or contacts.

•When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

•Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not

in use.

•For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

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

the serverboard.

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SUPERSERVER 5017P-TLN4F/TF User's Manual

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BATTERY HOLDER

LITHIUM BATTERY

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4-4 Operating Precautions

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5017P-

TLN4F/TF 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

BATTERY HOLDER

Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a

damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not

discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landll. Please comply with the

regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose

of your used battery properly.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5

Advanced Motherboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to 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 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. To prevent dam-

age 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 sufcient to protect your equipment from electric static discharge.

Precautions

•Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent ESD.

•Touch a grounded metal object before removing boards from antistatic bags.

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

memory modules or gold contacts.

•When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

•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

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

the motherboard.

Unpacking

The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis-

charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static

protected.

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