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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2

Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2

Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2

Serial ATA ....................................................................................................... 1-2

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3

1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2 Server Installation

2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1

2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1

Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1

2-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2

Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2

Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2

2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-4

Installing the Rear Inner Rails ........................................................................ 2-4

Installing the Rack Rails ................................................................................. 2-5

Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-6

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ........................................................... 2-7

2-6 Checking the Motherboard Setup ................................................................... 2-8

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