SUPER MICRO Computer sc827 user manual Installing the Motherboard, Shields

SC827 Chassis Manual

5-5 Installing the Motherboard

I/O Shields

Figure 5-11: I/O Shield Placement

Compatible Motherboards

Most Supermicro Twin series motherboards are compatible with the SC827 chassis. For the most up-to-date information on compatible motherboards and other parts, visit the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com.

Hot-swappable motherboards feature different adapter cards, depending upon the motherboard. Adapter cards are optional and are not included with the chassis. For information on ordering adapter cards, see the appendix of this manual or visit the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com.

Permanent and Optional Standoffs

Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface. The SC827 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by the motherboards. These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC827 accessories packaging.

Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks, general components and/or non-standard security. Optional standoffs are used for these mother- boards.

To use an optional standoff, you must place a hexagon screw through the bottom the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagonal nut (rounded side up).

Depending upon the configuration of the motherboard being used, it is also pos- sible that some of the optional standoffs which are pre-installed in the chassis, may need to be removed.

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