Table Of Contents - Supermicro SuperWorkstation SYS-531R-I User Manual

Contacting Supermicro ........................................................................................................7
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................8
1.2 System Features ..................................................................................................................9
Front View ...........................................................................................................................9
Control Panel ....................................................................................................................10
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................11
1.3 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................13
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................14
1.4 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................16
Chapter 2 System Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................18
2.2 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................18
Precautions .......................................................................................................................18
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................19
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................19
3.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................21
Installing the LGA 1700 Processor ...................................................................................21
Installing a CPU Heatsink .................................................................................................24
Removing the Heatsink .....................................................................................................27
3.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................28
Memory Support ................................................................................................................28
General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ................................................29
DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................30
DIMM Removal .................................................................................................................30
3.5 Motherboard Battery ...........................................................................................................31
3.6 PCI Expansion Cards ........................................................................................................32
3.7 Storage Drives ....................................................................................................................33
Optional Drive Bays ..........................................................................................................35
3.8 System Cooling ..................................................................................................................36
Optional Front Fan ............................................................................................................36
3.9 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................38
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