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: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the 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 or removing system components.

3 . Chapter 3: Installation options

This chapter describes how to prepare the barebone server for rack mounting.

4 . Chapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

5 . Chapter 5: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

6 . Chapter 6: Driver installation

This chapter provides information on how to create a RAID set and how to install the drivers for system components. This chapter also describes the software applications that the barebone server supports.

7 . Appendix: Reference information

This appendix contains the power supply specifications and provides a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server.

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