Brief instructions on installing system board

If you have purchased a separate system board, you can install the system board in your system in accordance with the following brief instructions.

The activities described here assume a basic knowledge of servers and cannot be carried out by a layperson. If you are not sure whether you have the necessary specialised knowledge, then leave this work to an expert.

The illustrations of the system show examples of possible cases.

Prior to installation

►Please take note of the safety information in the "Important notes" chapter.

►Check whether the processor, memory modules and power supply are suitable for this system board:

–processor (see "Installing and removing processors" chapter).

–memory modules (see "Upgrading main memory" chapter).

–power supply (see "Electrical Properties" chapter).

►Make sure the current requirement of the fans (processor, case) does not exceed the loadability of the fan connections (see chapter entitled "Electrical Properties").

►First only install the components absolutely necessary (graphics card, processor and heat sink, one memory module) and only connect the required connections (power supply unit, case connections such as ATX on/off switch, hard disk or floppy disk drive). You should not install additional cards and devices until this minimum configuration successfully boots (see chapter entitled "Add-on modules / Upgrading").

Installation

►Equip the system board with the processor, heat sink and memory modules before installation if possible. Further information can be found in "Installing processor with heat sink" chapter.

► Open the casing as described in the operating manual.