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Installing the Motherboard
I/O Shield
The I/O shield (Figure 6-11) holds the motherboard ports in place. The I/O shield
does not require installation.
Compatible Motherboards
Most Supermicro wirelessTwin series motherboards are compatible with the
SC217HD 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 creating space between the motherboard and the
chassis surface. The SC217HD chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations
used by the motherboards. These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws
included in the SC217HD accessories packaging.
Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks, general components
and/or non-standard security. Optional standoffs are used for these motherboards.
To use an optional standoff, you must place a hexagonal screw through the bottom
the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagonal nut (rounded side up).
Depending upon the confi guration of the motherboard being used, it is also possible
that some of the optional standoffs which are pre-installed in the chassis, may need
to be removed.
Figure 6-11. I/O Shield Placement
I/O Shields
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