Contacting Supermicro ........................................................................................................6
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................7
1.2 System Features ..................................................................................................................8
Front View ...........................................................................................................................8
Rear View ............................................................................................................................9
1.3 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................10
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................11
System Block Diagram ......................................................................................................13
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................14
2.2 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................14
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................15
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................15
Airflow ............................................................................................................................16
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................16
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................16
2.3 Mounting on a Wall .............................................................................................................18
3.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................21
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................22
Precautions .......................................................................................................................23
Memory Support ................................................................................................................24
DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................26
DIMM Removal .................................................................................................................26
Contents
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Preface