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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ......................................................................................................1-2
Memory ...........................................................................................................1-2
Serial ATA .......................................................................................................1-2
PCI Expansion Slots .......................................................................................1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports ..............................................................................1-2
IPMI .................................................................................................................1-3
Other Features ................................................................................................1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................1-3
System Power .................................................................................................1-3
SATA Subsystem .............................................................................................1-3
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-3
Cooling System ...............................................................................................1-3
1-4 GPU Subsystem ..............................................................................................1-4
1-5 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-6

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
2-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations .......................................................................2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Air ow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ...................................................................................2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground .........................................................................................2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ...................................................................2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ......................................................2-4
Installing the Inner Rail Extensions ................................................................2-5
Assembling the Outer Rails ............................................................................2-6
Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack .........................................................2-7
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