Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
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Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install processors, memory and heatsinks
to the X6DHP-TG serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-
on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout
and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the
chassis completely when you have fi nished working on the serverboard to protect
and cool the system.

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 suffi 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.