Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................8
1.2 Unpacking the System .........................................................................................................8
1.3 System Features ..................................................................................................................9
Control Panel ....................................................................................................................10
Front Features ...................................................................................................................11
GPU Configuration ............................................................................................................12
Rear Features ...................................................................................................................12
1.5 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................13
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................14
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................17
2.2 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................17
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................17
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................18
Airflow ............................................................................................................................18
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................18
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................19
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................19
2.3 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................20
3.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................25
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................25
Contents
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Preface