Table Of Contents - Supermicro SuperWorkstation 530A-IL User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................8
1.2 System Features ..................................................................................................................9
Front View ...........................................................................................................................9
Control Panel .................................................................................................................10
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................11
Side View ..........................................................................................................................12
Power Supply Options ...................................................................................................12
1.3 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................14
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................15
System Block Diagram ......................................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Workstation Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................18
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................18
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................18
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................18
Workstation Precautions ...................................................................................................19
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Removing Power ...............................................................................................................20
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................21
3.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................22
Installing the LGA1200 Processor ...................................................................................22
Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan .....................................................................25
Removing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan ...................................................................26
3.4 Memory ...............................................................................................................................27
General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ................................................27
DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................28
DIMM Removal .................................................................................................................28
M.2 SSD Installation .........................................................................................................29
PCI Expansion Card Installation .......................................................................................30
3.5 Motherboard Battery ...........................................................................................................31
3.6 Storage Drives ....................................................................................................................32
3.7 System Cooling ..................................................................................................................36
Contents
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Preface