1. Server Building Block System Integration ............................................................................................................. 1

1.1

Intel® Server Chassis Identification ............................................................................................................................ 2

1.2

Server Building Block Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3

1.2.1

Removing the Chassis Side Cover .............................................................................................................................. 3

1.2.2

Installing the IO Shield .................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2.3

Installing the Chassis Stand-off .................................................................................................................................. 3

1.2.4

Server Board Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 5

1.2.5

750W Power Supply Installation (Optional) .......................................................................................................... 6

1.2.6

1600W Power Supply Installation (Optional) ....................................................................................................... 6

1.3

Cable Routing and Connection .................................................................................................................................... 9

1.3.1

Routing the Cables ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

1.3.2

Connecting the Power Cables to the Server Board ......................................................................................... 11

1.3.3

Connecting the System Fan Cables to the Server Board .............................................................................. 12

1.3.4

Connecting the Cables to the Front Panel ........................................................................................................... 13

2. Essential System Component Installation and Service ....................................................................................14

2.1

Internal Cable Routing ................................................................................................................................................. 15

2.2

Chassis Side Cover Removal / Installation .......................................................................................................... 17

2.2.1

Chassis Side Cover Removal ..................................................................................................................................... 17

2.2.2

Chassis Side Cover Installation ................................................................................................................................ 18

2.3

Air Duct Removal / Installation ................................................................................................................................. 19

2.3.1

Air Duct Installation ....................................................................................................................................................... 19

2.3.2

Air Duct Removal ............................................................................................................................................................ 19

2.4

System Fan Assembly Removal / Installation .................................................................................................... 20

2.4.1

System Fan Assembly Removal ............................................................................................................................... 20

2.4.2

System Fan Assembly Installation .......................................................................................................................... 22

2.5

Processor Installation / Removal ............................................................................................................................. 24

2.5.1

Processor Heatsink(s) Removal ................................................................................................................................ 24

2.5.2

Processor Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 25

2.5.3

Processor Heatsink Installation ................................................................................................................................ 28

2.5.4

Removing the Processor ............................................................................................................................................. 28

2.6

Memory Installation and Removal .......................................................................................................................... 29

2.6.1

Memory Slot Population Requirements ............................................................................................................... 29

2.6.2

Memory Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 29

2.6.3

Removing Memory ......................................................................................................................................................... 30

2.7

Storage Device Installation/Upgrade ..................................................................................................................... 31

2.7.1

Removing the Front Bezel .......................................................................................................................................... 33

2.7.2

Installing the Front Bezel ............................................................................................................................................ 34

2.7.3

Converting the Pedestal Chassis to Rack Mount Chassis .............................................................................. 34

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