SUPER MICRO Computer SC502-200B Checking the Servers Air Flow, Installing an Active Heatsink

Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Figure 4-10: Installing an Active Heatsink

Note:

Intel Celeron 400 35W platform motherboards may require an optimized design (SNK-P0032A4) active heatsink. Refer to Appendix A of this manual for basic heatsink information. Refer to your motherboard documentation for detailed heatsink information and installation instructions, specific to your motherboard.

Checking the Server's Air Flow

1.Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server.

2.Use only recommended server parts.

3.Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis. Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path, or use shorter cables.

4.The control panel LEDs inform you of system status. See “Chapter 3: System Interface” for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons.

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