ASRock 3U8G-C612 [18/59] Chapter 3 hardware installation and maintenance

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Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and

Maintenance

is chapter helps you assemble the chassis and install components.

Before You Begin

Before you work with the server, pay close attention to the “Important Safety Instructions”

at the beginning of this manual.

1. Make sure the server is powered o.

Power down the server if it is still running.

(1) Press the Power button to power o the server from full-power mode to standby-

power (sleep) mode. e Power LED at the front turns from solid green to blinking

green.

(2) Disconnect the power cord rst from the AC outlet and then from the server.

e power LED turns o.

2. Ensure you have a clean and stable working environment. Avoid dust and dirt because

contaminants may cause malfunctions.

3. Ground yourself properly before touching any system component. A discharge of static

electricity may damage components. Wear a grounded wrist strap if available.

Installing Procedures

e followings are prerequisite to be installed.

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2.5" HDD(s)

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Power Supply Units (Pre-installed)

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System Fans (Pre-installed)

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Server Board (Pre-installed)

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HDD Backplane (Pre-installed)

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Switch Board (Pre-installed)

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Power Distribution Board (Pre-installed)

e server is not completely powered down when you press the Power button on the front

panel. e Power button lets the server toggle between Power On and Standby (Sleep)

modes. Some internal circuitry remain active in the Standby mode. To remove all power

from the system completely, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the server.

1. Some components are already pre-installed. Simply properly connect the relavant cables before

or aer installation. See the Quick Installation Guide for more details.

2. Refer to the user manual of the server board you use for instructions on how to install server

board components.