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This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published. Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on supported parts and configurations. Warnings Special attention should be given to the following symbols used in this manual.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Supermicro's S5 gaming chassis (SCGS5) offers extreme storage and cooling opportunities in a sleek, attractive form. It can house a powerful ATX form factor motherboard supporting outstanding gaming-level high performance. Key Features •...
SCGS5 Chassis Manual Components The primary components are described below. Drives The standard configuration includes two 5.25" drive bays, four 2.5" drive bays, and six combination bays that can house either 3.5" or 2.5" drives. • Each 5.25" bay can be configured to accept a 3.5"drive, or one or two 2.5" drives. •...
For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www. supermicro.com/support/rma/). Whenever possible, repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton, using the original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the chassis securely, using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping.
Chapter 2: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 2 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the chassis. Most tasks can be accomplished without tools. Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis, including those in the system safety appendix.
S5 Chassis Manual Removing Power from the System Before performing most setup or maintenance tasks, use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed from the system. 1. Use the operating system to power down the system, following the on-screen prompts.
Chapter 2: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Removing the Chassis Covers Caution: Except for short periods of time, do not operate the system without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating. Left Side and Right Side Covers Removing a Side Chassis Cover 1.
S5 Chassis Manual Front Bezel Remove the front bezel by pulling it off from the bottom of the bezel. This should only be necessary when replacing the front fans. Figure 2-3. Removing the Front Bezel...
Chapter 2: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installing Drives The standard configuration includes two 5.25" drive bays, four 2.5" drive bays, and six combination bays that can house either 3.5" or 2.5" drives. • Each 5.25" bay can be configured to accept a removable media drive, such as DVD, or a storage device, such as a 3.5"...
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S5 Chassis Manual Installing a DVD Drive in the 5.25" Drive Bay Replace a drive tray with a DVD drive. 1. Open the chassis left side cover. 2. Locate and press the release tab for the drive tray where you want to place the DVD drive.
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Chapter 2: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installing a Storage Device in the 5.25" Drive Tray You can install a 3.5" drive, one or two 2.5" disk drives or solid state drives. 1. Open the chassis left side cover. 2. Locate and press the release tab (Figure 2-5) for the drive tray in which you want to place the drive.
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S5 Chassis Manual Installing Disk Drives into the Cage You can install up to four 2.5" drives into the dedicated center cage. You can also install three drives into each of the upper and lower combination cages. 1. Open the chassis left side cover. 2.
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Chapter 2: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 2-8. Mounting Tray for 3.5" Drive Figure 2-9. Mounting Tray for 2.5" Drive • For 2.5" drives in the dedicated bays (center cage), flex the drive bracket and drop the drive in with the connector side facing into the chassis. •...
S5 Chassis Manual Installing the Motherboard Installing the I/O Shield The shield encloses the I/O ports at the rear of the chassis. Install it before installing the motherboard. The motherboard package should include a compatible shield. Installing the I/O Shield 1.
Chapter 2: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Motherboard Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface. Three standoffs are pre-installed. Some motherboards require additional standoffs. The chassis accessory box contains standoffs and rounded Phillips head screws. Compare the mounting holes in the motherboard to those in the chassis and add or remove standoffs as needed.
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S5 Chassis Manual 3. Lay the motherboard on the chassis, aligning the standoffs. 4. Secure the motherboard to the standoffs using the rounded, Phillips head screws. Do not exceed eight inch-pounds of torque when tightening the screws. 5. Secure the CPU, heatsinks, and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation.
Chapter 2: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Fans and Cooling The chassis includes two 120mm PWM fans in the front and one 120mm PWM in the rear. Other fan mounts and configurations are possible. • Two front fans can be upgraded to 140mm. •...
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S5 Chassis Manual Figure 2-13. All Possible Fan Placements (This diagram illustrates fan positions; actual fans include finger guards.) Note: For the SCGS5A-754K model, fans cannot be mounted on the side cover. 2-14...
Chapter 2: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Air Flow Make sure cables do not obstruct the cooling airflow. Dust Filters The chassis features a dust filter in front of the front fans, and two magnetic dust filters, one on top of the chassis and one on the bottom. They can be lifted off and cleaned to improve system air flow circulation.
S5 Chassis Manual Installing Expansion Cards Installing an Expansion Card 1. Power down the system as described in section 2-2 and open the left side chassis cover. 2. Remove the blank PCI shield from the rear of the chassis by removing the thumb screw.
Chapter 2: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Power Supply The SC-GS5A-754K model comes with a 750W power supply (PWS-754-PQ). Other S5 chassis do not include a power supply, but accommodate any standard PS2 size power supply. Mount it on the rear floor of the chassis with the power supply fan facing up.
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S5 Chassis Manual The default setting includes Fanless mode at low loads. If you want the fan to spin at all times, not using the Fanless mode, depress the button on the rear of the power supply. The fan will spin in Quiet mode until the load reaches 50%. Depress button to suppress Fanless mode Figure 2-17.
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Chapter 2: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Connecting Cables Several types of connectors convey power to the system components. Figure 2-18. Power Supply Cable Connectors Front Power Supply Connectors Feature Description Power Cable Connect to 24-pin power cable Connect up to five 8-pin PCI-E or 8-pin CPU cables as PCI-E / CPU Cables needed SATA / Peripheral...
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S5 Chassis Manual Power Supply Cables Type Conn Length (mm) Quant ATX (24 pins) CPU (8/4 pins) 8P - 3 PCI-E (8/6 pins) 8P - 2 8P -1 SATA SATA Peripheral Conn = Connectors per cable Quant = Number of cables included 2-20...
The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
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S5 Chassis Manual Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut.
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Appendix A: Warning Statements for AC Systems . ٌ ا ك ً ف حالة و ٌ يك أى تتسبب ف اصابة جسذ ة ٌ هذا الزهز ع ٌ خطز !تحذ ز قبل أى تعول عىل أي هعذات،يك عىل علن بالوخاطز ال ا ٌجوة عي الذوائز ٍ...
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S5 Chassis Manual Installation Instructions Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. 設置手順書 システムを電源に接続する前に、 設置手順書をお読み下さい。 警告 将此系统连接电源前,请先阅读安装说明。 警告 將系統與電源連接前,請先閱讀安裝說明。 Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación.
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Appendix A: Warning Statements for AC Systems Circuit Breaker Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A. サーキッ ト ・ ブレーカー この製品は、 短絡 (過電流) 保護装置がある建物での設置を前提としています。 保護装置の定格が250 V、...
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S5 Chassis Manual هذا املنتج يعتمد عىل معداث الحاميت مه الدوائ ر القصرية التي تم تثبيتها يف املبنى 20A, 250V : تأكد من أن تقييم الجهاز الوقايئ ليس أكرث من 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니다.
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Appendix A: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema. Attention Le système doit être débranché...
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S5 Chassis Manual Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. 機器の設置 トレーニングを受け認定された人だけがこの装置の設置、 交換、 またはサービスを許可 されています。 警告 只有经过培训且具有资格的人员才能进行此设备的安装、更换和维修。 警告 只有經過受訓且具資格人員才可安裝、更換與維修此設備。 Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem, qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden.
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Appendix A: Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door geschoold en gekwalificeerd personeel. Restricted Area Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
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S5 Chassis Manual אזור עם גישה מוגבלת !אזהרה יש להתקין את היחידה באזורים שיש בהם הגבלת גישה. הגישה ניתנת בעזרת (.'כלי אבטחה בלבד (מפתח, מנעול וכד . تخصيص هذه انىحذة نترك ب ُها ف مناطق محظورة تم ، م َ كن انىصىل إن منطقت محظورة فقط من خالل استخذاو أداة خاصت أو...
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Appendix A: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.
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S5 Chassis Manual Redundant Power Supplies Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. 冗長電源装置 このユニッ トは複数の電源装置が接続されている場合があります。 ユニッ トの電源を切るためには、 すべての接続を取り外さなければなりません。 警告 此部件连接的电源可能不止一个,必须将所有电源断开才能停止给该部件供电。 警告 此裝置連接的電源可能不只一個,必須切斷所有電源才能停止對該裝置的供電。 Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.
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Appendix A: Warning Statements for AC Systems . قد يكون لهذا الجهاز عدة اتصاالت بوحدات امداد الطاقة يجب إ ز الة كافة االتصاالت لعسل الوحدة عن الكهرباء 경고! 이 장치에는 한 개 이상의 전원 공급 단자가 연결되어 있을 수 있습니다. 이 장치에 전원을...
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S5 Chassis Manual מתח בפנל האחורי !אזהרה קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך .העבודה هناك خطز مه التيار الكهزبايئ أوالطاقة املىجىدة عىل اللىحة عندما يكىن النظام يعمل كه حذ ر ا عند خدمة هذا الجهاس 경고! 시스템이...
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Appendix A: Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention L'équipement doit être installé conformément aux normes électriques nationales et locales. תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי !אזהרה .התקנת הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים تركيب املعدات الكهربائية يجب أن ميتثل للقىاويه املحلية والىطىية املتعلقة بالكهرباء...
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S5 Chassis Manual Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent. סילוק המוצר !אזהרה .סילוק סופי של מוצר זה חייב להיות בהתאם להנחיות וחוקי המדינה التخلص...
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Appendix A: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Gefährlich Bewegende Teile. Von den bewegenden Lüfterblätter fern halten. Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt. ¡Advertencia! Riesgo de piezas móviles.
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Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA -certified cables (that have UL/CSA shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by Supermicro only.. 電源コードとACアダプター 製品を設置する場合、 提供または指定および購入された接続ケーブル、 電源コードとAC アダプターを...
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-בכבלים המוסמכים בUL -או בCSA (( כאשר מופיע עליהם קוד שלUL/CSA עבור כל מוצר חשמלי אחר, אלא רק במוצר אשר הותאם ע"יSupermicro .בלבד عند تركيب املنتج، قم باستخدام التوصيالت املتوفرة أو املحددة أو قم ب رش اء الكابالت الكهربائية ومحوالت التيار...
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Het gebruik van niet geschikte Kabels en/of Adapters kan een storing of brand veroorzaken. Wetgeving voor Elektrische apparatuur en Materiaalveiligheid verbied het gebruik van UL of CSA -gecertificeerde Kabels (met UL/CSA in de code) voor elke andere toepassing dan de door Supermicro hiervoor beoogde Producten. A-20...
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