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Table 6-2. System Board Connectors

Connector Label		Description

1	IO_RISER2	expansion-card riser 2 connector
2	-	system board assembly retention pin
3	IO_RISER1	expansion-card riser 1 connector
4	iDRAC6	iDRAC6 Enterprise card connector
5	SATA_A	optical drive interface connector
6	B1	memory module slot B1 (white release lever)
	B4	memory module slot B4
	B2	memory module slot B2 (white release lever)
	B5	memory module slot B5
	B3	memory module slot B3 (white release lever)
	B6	memory module slot B6
7	CPU2	processor socket 2
8	CPU1	processor socket 1
9	BATTERY	connector for the 3.0-V coin battery
10	FAN_MODn	fan module power connector (6)
11	BP_PWR	SAS backplane power cable connector
12	CTRL_USB	control panel USB interface cable connector
13	DVD_PWR	optical drive power cable connector
14	CTRL_PNL	control panel interface cable connector
15	A1	memory module slot A1 (white release lever)
	A4	memory module slot A4
	A2	memory module slot A2 (white release lever)
	A5	memory module slot A5
	A3	memory module slot A3 (white release lever)
	A6	memory module slot A6
16	ISCSI_KEY	NIC hardware key connector
17	PWRD_EN	password jumper
18	NVRAM_CLR	configuration jumper

NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary.

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A03, R610 specifications

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