SUPER MICRO Computer SuperServer 5016I-T Preface, About This Manual, Manual Organization

Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It pro- vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF. Installation and maintenance shall be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF is a single processor system based on the SC811T-280 1U rackmount chassis and the Super X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the system and describes the main features of the Super X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard and the SC811T-280 chassis.

Chapter 2: Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to setup the system. If your server was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system.

Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF.

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard, in- cluding the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer

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