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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Motherboard Features .................................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-5
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-7

Chapter 2: Server Installation

2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System ................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ........................................................................................ 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location .................................................................... 2-2
Rack Precautions .................................................................................... 2-2
Server Precautions ................................................................................. 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ............................................................... 2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Basic Installation Procedure ................................................................... 2-4
Installing with Optional Rackmount Kit ..................................................... 2-4
Installing the Chassis Rails ....................................................................... 2-5
Installing the Rack Rails ............................................................................ 2-6
Installing the Server into the Rack ............................................................ 2-6
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ..................................................... 2-7
2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup .................................................................. 2-9
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ....................................................................... 2-9

Chapter 3: System Interface

3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1
Reset ....................................................................................................... 3-1
Power ...................................................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................. 3-2
NIC2 ........................................................................................................ 3-2
NIC1 ........................................................................................................ 3-2
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