Checking The Motherboard Setup - Supermicro SUPERSERVER 6011H User Manual

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Checking the Motherboard Setup

After you install the 6011H into the rack, you will need to open the unit to
make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections
have been made.
1. Access the inside of the 6011H (see Figure 2-5):
First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it
locks (you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top
of the chassis to release the top cover.
recess in the middle front of the top cover to help you push the cover
away from you until it stops.
chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server.
2. Check the CPUs (processors):
You should have one or two processors already installed into the
system board.
See Section 5-5 for instructions on processor installation.
3. Verify the proper CPU speed setting:
You should verify that the CPU speed as set with DIP Switch 1 matches
the speed of your installed processors. Most Intel processor speeds will
automatically be determined and this step is usually not necessary.
However, under certain circumstances you may need to change this
setting to reflect the speed of the processors installed in your system.
(See Section 5-9 for setting the CPU speed with DIP Switch 1.)
4. Check the system memory:
Your 6011H server system may have come with system memory already
installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details
on adding system memory, refer to Section 5-6.
5. Installing add-on cards:
If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Section 5-
7 for details on installing a PCI add-on card.
You can then lift the top cover from the
Each processor should have its own heatsink attached.
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