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SUPERSTORAGESYSTEM SSG-2028R-DN2R24L User's Manual
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Motherboard Installation
Removing the Motherboard Modules
The SC227 features a removable motherboard module that allows easy access to
the motherboard.
Removing the Motherboard Module
1. Power down the system and remove the power cords from the rear of the
power supplies as described in Section 6-3. Remove the front and rear covers
as described in Section 6-4 and Section 6-5.
2. Loosen the thumbscrew in the center of the motherboard module.
3. Lower the handle on the front of the motherboard module that you wish to
remove.
4. Grasp the handle of the motherboard module and pull it out of the chassis.
Installing the Motherboard Module
1. Return the motherboard module to the bay in the chassis that it was removed
from.
2. Raise the handle of the motherboard module to lock it into the chassis bay.
3. Secure the module into the chassis by tightening the thumbscrew at the
center of the module.
4. Plug the power cords into the rear of the power supplies and power up the
system.
Figure 6-7. Removing the Motherboard Modules
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Motherboard Installation
Removing and Installing the Motherboard
1. Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become
familiar with component placement, requirements, precautions, and cable
connections.
2. Power down the system as described in Section 5-2.
3. If necessary, remove the air shroud by lifting it off, and remove the riser card
bracket by removing the screws that secure it to the module and lifting it off.
4. As required by your motherboard, install standoffs in any areas that do not
have a permanent standoff and remove any standoffs that are not required by
the motherboard. Additional information on permanent and optional standoffs
is located in the following section.
5. Lay the motherboard in the module, aligning the mounting holes in the
motherboard with those in the module.
6. Secure the motherboard to the module using the rounded, Phillips head
screws which are included in the motherboard bag of the accessory box. Do
not exceed eight pounds of torque when securing the motherboard.
7. Secure the CPUs, heatsinks, and other components to the motherboard as
described in the motherboard documentation.
8. Connect the cables between the motherboard, backplane, chassis, front
panel, and power supply, as needed. Additionally, the fans may be temporarily
removed to allow access to the backplane ports and to allow for ease of
installation.
Figure 6-8. Installing the Motherboard
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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