SUPER MICRO Computer 5015A-EHF-D525 Table of Contents

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SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Motherboard Features .....................................................................................1-2
Processor ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard SATA .................................................................................................1-2
PCI Expansion Slots .......................................................................................1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports ..............................................................................1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................1-4
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4
SATA Subsystem ............................................................................................. 1-4
Control Panel ..................................................................................................1-4
Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................1-4
Expansions Cards ........................................................................................... 1-4
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-5
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 .............................................................................2-1
Rack Mounting Considerations .......................................................................2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................2-3
Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ...................................................................................2-3
2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions .............................................................................2-4
2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup ...................................................................2-6
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................2-8
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1
Reset Button ...................................................................................................3-1
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................3-1
Overheat ..........................................................................................................3-2
NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2