Server Position ........................................................................................................................................5
Connecting the System ...........................................................................................................................6
Back Panel Connectors ......................................................................................................................6
Powering up the System .........................................................................................................................7
Hardware Requirements .......................................................................................................................13
Processor .........................................................................................................................................13
Memory ............................................................................................................................................13
Memory On-line Sparing ..................................................................................................................13
Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................................15
Tools and Supplies Needed ...................................................................................................................15
Installing DIMMs ..............................................................................................................................15
Removing DIMMs ............................................................................................................................16
Installing the Processor ....................................................................................................................17
Removing the Processor ..................................................................................................................19
Installing a PCI Card ..............................................................................................................................19
Replacing the Backup Battery ...............................................................................................................20
Clearing the CMOS ...............................................................................................................................24
Clearing the Password ..........................................................................................................................25
Resetting the System ............................................................................................................................27
LED Information ....................................................................................................................................27
BIOS Error Messages ............................................................................................................................28
BIOS POST Beep Codes ......................................................................................................................29
BIOS Recovery Beep Codes .................................................................................................................29
Product Safety Compliance ..............................................................................................................31
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