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Contents
1 Description
Server Board Features ......................................................................................................... 9
Front Panel Controls and Indicators........................................................................... 10
Back Panel Connectors ............................................................................................. 11
Major System Elements............................................................................................. 12
Server Board Connector and Component Locations.................................................. 13
Processor........................................................................................................................... 14
Memory .............................................................................................................................. 14
440GX Host Bridge / Memory Controller............................................................................. 15
Peripherals......................................................................................................................... 15
Super I/O Chip........................................................................................................... 15
Add-in Board Slots ............................................................................................................. 16
Video.................................................................................................................................. 16
SCSI Controller .................................................................................................................. 16
IDE Controller..................................................................................................................... 17
Network Controller.............................................................................................................. 17
Keyboard and Mouse ......................................................................................................... 18
ACPI .................................................................................................................................. 18
Server Management........................................................................................................... 18
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) ................................................................ 18
Emergency Management Port Console ..................................................................... 19
Platform Event Paging ............................................................................................... 20
Software Security ............................................................................................................... 20
Using Passwords....................................................................................................... 21
Secure Mode ............................................................................................................. 21
Summary of Software Security Features.................................................................... 22
Checking the Power Cords................................................................................................. 23
Equipment Rack Precautions ............................................................................................. 24
2 Upgrading and Installing Server Components
Tools and Supplies Needed................................................................................................ 25
Warnings and Cautions ...................................................................................................... 25
Bezel .................................................................................................................................. 27
Opening and Closing the Front Bezel ........................................................................ 27
Locking and Unlocking the Front Bezel...................................................................... 28
Attaching and Removing the Front Bezel................................................................... 28
Covers................................................................................................................................ 29
Opening the Cover..................................................................................................... 29
Closing the Cover ...................................................................................................... 29
Processors ......................................................................................................................... 30
Installing a Processor................................................................................................. 31
Removing a Processor............................................................................................... 32
Memory .............................................................................................................................. 33
Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................................ 33