Contacting Supermicro ........................................................................................................7
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................8
1.2 System Features ..................................................................................................................9
Front View ...........................................................................................................................9
Control Panel .................................................................................................................10
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................11
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................12
System Block Diagram ......................................................................................................12
1.4 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................13
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................14
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................16
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................16
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................16
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................17
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................17
Airflow ............................................................................................................................18
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................18
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................18
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................18
3.1 Removing Power ...............................................................................................................20
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................21
Removing the Top Cover ...............................................................................................21
Precautions .......................................................................................................................22
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................22
Contents
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Preface
Preface