About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1.Chapter 1: System overview
This chapter describes the general features of the AK34 barebone server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
2.Chapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
3.Appendix: Troubleshooting
This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter while using the AK34 barebone server. It lists the possible causes of the problems and offers solutions. You may refer to this part and try to solve simple problems before calling customer support.
Conventions
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
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