Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-4 I/O Ports
The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure
Figure 5-4. Rear Panel I/O Ports
Note: the external SCSI port is not included on the
5-5 Installing Memory
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.
CAUTION!
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is inter- leaved to improve performance (see step 1).
DIMM Installation (See Figure 5-5)
1.Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with Bank
1.The memory scheme is interleaved so you must install four modules at a time, beginning with DIMM 1A, DIMM 2A, DIMM 3A and DIMM 4A and so on. (See the Memory Installation Table below.) Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incorrectly.
2.Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above).
