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Contents

1 Description

Server Board Features......................................................................................................... 9
Front Panel Controls and Indicators........................................................................... 10
Back Panel Connectors............................................................................................. 11
Major System Elements............................................................................................. 12
Server Board Connector and Component Locations.................................................. 13
Processor........................................................................................................................... 14
Memory.............................................................................................................................. 14
440GX Host Bridge / Memory Controller.............................................................................15
Peripherals......................................................................................................................... 15
Super I/O Chip........................................................................................................... 15
Add-in Board Slots............................................................................................................. 16
Video.................................................................................................................................. 16
SCSI Controller.................................................................................................................. 16
IDE Controller..................................................................................................................... 17
Network Controller.............................................................................................................. 17
Keyboard and Mouse......................................................................................................... 18
ACPI .................................................................................................................................. 18
Server Management........................................................................................................... 18
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)................................................................ 18
Emergency Management Port Console..................................................................... 19
Platform Event Paging............................................................................................... 20
Software Security............................................................................................................... 20
Using Passwords....................................................................................................... 21
Secure Mode............................................................................................................. 21
Summary of Software Security Features....................................................................22
Checking the Power Cords................................................................................................. 23
Equipment Rack Precautions............................................................................................. 24

2 Upgrading and Installing Server Components

Tools and Supplies Needed................................................................................................ 25
Warnings and Cautions...................................................................................................... 25
Bezel.................................................................................................................................. 27
Opening and Closing the Front Bezel........................................................................ 27
Locking and Unlocking the Front Bezel...................................................................... 28
Attaching and Removing the Front Bezel................................................................... 28
Covers................................................................................................................................ 29
Opening the Cover..................................................................................................... 29
Closing the Cover...................................................................................................... 29
Processors......................................................................................................................... 30
Installing a Processor.................................................................................................31
Removing a Processor...............................................................................................32
Memory.............................................................................................................................. 33
Installing DIMMs........................................................................................................ 33