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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
2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup ................................................................ 2-8
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup................................................................... 2-10

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
HDD............................................................................................................ 3-2
Power ........................................................................................................ 3-3
3-4 Serial ATA Drive Carrier LED ...................................................................... 3-3

Chapter 4: System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions....................................................................... 4-1
4-2 General Safety Precautions......................................................................... 4- 2
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