SUPERSERVER
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.
5-2 Motherboard Installation
This section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the P8SCT into the
1. Accessing the inside of the system (see Figure 2-5)
Two release buttons are located on the top cover of the chassis. Depressing both of these buttons while pushing the cover away from you until it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server. (If already installed in a rack, you must fi rst release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Then grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until the rails lock into place.)
2. Check compatibility of motherboard ports and I/O shield
The P8SCT requires a chassis big enough to support a 12" x 9.5" motherboard, such as Supermicro's
3. Mounting the motherboard onto the motherboard tray
Carefully mount the motherboard to the motherboard tray by aligning the board holes with the raised metal standoffs that are visible in the chassis. Insert screws into all the mounting holes on your motherboard that line up with the standoffs and tighten until snug (if you screw them in too tight, you might strip the threads). Metal screws provide an electrical contact to the motherboard ground to provide a continuous ground for the system.