Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
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Chapter 5

Advanced Serverboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to inst all processors and heatsinks to the
H8DGU-F serverboard, connect the data an d power cables and install add-on
cards. All serverboard jumper s and connections are described and a layout an d
quick reference chart are include d in this chapter. Remember to close the chas-
sis completely when you have  nished working on the serverboard to protect and
cool the system sufciently.

5-1 Handling the Serverboard

Static electrical discharge can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage
to printed circuit boards, it is important to handle them very carefully (see Chapter 4).
Also note that the size and weight of the serverboard can cause it to bend if handled
improperly, which may result in damage. To prevent the serverboard from bending,
keep one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling.
The following measures are generally sufcient to protect your equipment from
static discharge.
Precautions
•Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
•Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic
bag.
•Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or gold contacts.
•When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
•Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic
bags when not in use.
Unpacking
The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When
unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.