Contacting Supermicro ........................................................................................................6
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................7
1.2 System Features ..................................................................................................................8
Front View ...........................................................................................................................8
Control Panel ...................................................................................................................8
1.3 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................10
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................11
System Block Diagram ......................................................................................................13
Unpacking the System ......................................................................................................14
Warnings and Precautions ................................................................................................14
2.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................17
2.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................18
Memory Support ................................................................................................................19
Installing Memory ..............................................................................................................21
Solid State Storage ..........................................................................................................22
Motherboard Battery .........................................................................................................23
2.4 Chassis Components .........................................................................................................24
System Cooling .................................................................................................................24
3.1 Power Connections ............................................................................................................25
Control Panel ....................................................................................................................29
3.3 Ports ...................................................................................................................................32
3.4 Jumpers ..............................................................................................................................34
Explanation of Jumpers.....................................................................................................34
Contents
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Preface