Asus AP3000 •1-1.How this Manual is Organized, Symbols, V. Appendix, II. Components, I. Introduction, IV. Hardware Setup, III. Getting Started

I. Introduction

You are reading the AP3000 Hardware Reference Guide. This hardware reference guide provides information and procedures on the various components used in this server. Some components shown in this reference guide are optional and may be individually purchased to complete the server. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. You should also read all documentation and manuals included with this server and with your separately purchased components.

•1-1. How this Manual is Organized

There are only a few sections in this reference guide as follows:

I. Introduction

This section gives general and startup information and features for this server.

II. Components

This is the main section which gives descriptions of each server component.

III. Getting Started

This section gives information on getting started with the server.

IV. Hardware Setup

This section gives information on setting up the server.

V. Appendix

This section gives you additional information to help plan your server.

Symbols

To complete certain tasks safely and completely, you should be aware of a few symbols used throughout this guide.

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 MUST be followed in order to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

PHILIP (CROSS) SCREW DRIVER: Tools required to install or remove the components in this server.

STANDARD (FLAT) SCREW DRIVER: Tools required to install or

remove the components in this server.

STEP: Actions to complete a task.

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