Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup | SUPER MICRO Computer sc827

SC827 Chassis Manual

Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup

The SC827 chassis supports one low-profile expansion slot for each node, for a total of four slots in the chassis. To install a low-profile PCI card, follow the instruc- tions below.

Add-on Card Slot Clip

PCI Slot Shield

Figure 5-14: I/O Shield Configuration

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SUPER MICRO Computer sc827 user manual Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup, Add-on Card Slot Clip PCI Slot Shield

Contents

Super SC827 Chassis Manual Preface About This Manual Manual Organization Introduction Compatible Backplanes Table of Contents Rack Installation Viii Chapter Introduction OverviewShipping List Part Numbers Contacting Supermicro Returning Merchandise for Service SC827 Chassis Manual Chapter System Safety Preparing for SetupElectrical Safety Precautions Page System Safety Page Chapter Chassis Components Components Where to get Replacement Components Power Supply Chapter System Interface Chassis Control Panel Control Panel Buttons Control Panel LEDs Drive Carrier LEDs SAS/SATA Drives SC827 Chassis Manual Chapter Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chassis Cover Remove two Screws Check Ventilation OpeningsRemoving the Chassis Cover and Protective Film Installing and Removing Hard Drives Motherboard Drawer Locations in the Chassis Removing a Hard Drive Tray Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis Installing a Drive into the Hard Drive Tray Dummy Drive Drive Tray SAS or Sata Hard Drive Drive Tray Removing Hard Drive Removing and Installing the Backplane Removing the BackplaneRemoving the Backplane from the Chassis Loosening the Spring Bar Screws in the Floor of the Chassis Installing the Backplane Installing the Backplane into the Chassis Installing the Motherboard Compatible Motherboards Permanent and Optional StandoffsShields Chassis Setup and Maintenance Page Installing and Replacing Adapter Cards Installing the Adapter CardAdapter Card Motherboard Drawer Spacer Plate Five Screws Removing the Adapter Card Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup Add-on Card Slot Clip PCI Slot Shield Installing the Riser Card Installing the Riser Card Installing Add-on Cards Add-on CardRiser Card Installing the Air Shrouds Installing an Air ShroudAir Shrouds Installation Complete Checking the AirflowChecking Airflow Optional Fan Configurations System Fans 18 System Fan Placement Changing a System Fan Power Supply Power Supply ReplacementRelease Tab Changing the Power Supply Chapter Rack Installation Choosing a Setup LocationUnpacking the System Rack Precautions General Server Precautions Rack Mounting Considerations Rack Mounting Instructions Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Locking Tabs Releasing the Inner RailReleasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner RailsInner Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Installing the Outer Rails Standard Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a RackBall-Bearing Shuttle Optional Quick Installation Method SC827 Chassis Manual Appendix a Cables, Screws Other Accessories Overview Compatibility and Optional Accessories List Chassis Screws DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, and Floppy Drive Appendix B SC827 Power Supply Specifications SC827 Chassis Manual Appendix C SAS-827T Safety Guidelines ESD Safety GuidelinesGeneral Safety Guidelines An Important Note to Users Introduction to the SAS-827T Backplane Connector, Jumper and Pin Definitions Front Connectors and JumpersFront Connectors Front Connector and Pin Definitions Motherboard Power ConnectorsMB Power Connections Connector Motherboard SAS Ports Chassis Fan Connectors Fan Connector Y-Cable Optional feature, sold separatelySystem Fans FAN4 FAN3 SAS-827T Backplane Backplane Main Power Connectors Upgrade ConnectorManufacturers Test Connectors 14. 15. Backplane to Front Panel Headers 22. 33. SAS Ports Figure C-7 Motherboard Locations In the Chassis Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions Explanation of Jumpers Front LED Indicators State SpecificationD11 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Appendix D SAS-827B Backplane Specifications Introduction to the SAS-827B Backplane Front Connectors Jumpers and Pin Definitions SAS-827B Backplane Motherboard to Backplane Connec- tors 13. 14. Backplane to Front Panel Headers To modify the operation of the backplane Means the jumper is on and Open means LED Indicators State D14 D13J11 D18 D24 D27 Figure D-6 Motherboard Locations In the Chassis