SUPER MICRO Computer 1012G-MTF user manual Preface, About This Manual, Manual Organization

Preface

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 A+ Server 1012G-MTF. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The A+ Server 1012G-MTF is a 1U rackmount server based on the SC813MTS-350CBP server chassis and the H8SGL-F serverboard. Please refer to our web site for updates on supported processors.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the server system and describes the main features of the H8SGL-F serverboard and the SC813MTS-350CBP chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the A+ Server 1012G-MTF into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up 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: Warning Statements for AC Systems

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the A+ Server 1012G-MTF.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

This chapter provides detailed information on the H8SGL-F serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the serverboard.

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