Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................1-1 1-1 Overview .............................................................................................1-1 Checklist .................................................................................................1-1 1-2 Images and Layouts .........................................................................1-2 1-3 Quick Reference ................................................................................1-5 1-4 Serverboard Features .......................................................................1-6 1-5 Chipset Overview ..............................................................................1-7 nVidia MCP55 Pro Chipset Media and Communications Processor.......1-8 HyperTransport Technology....................................................................1-8 1-6 PC Health Monitoring .......................................................................1-8 Onboard Voltage Monitors ......................................................................1-8 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware/Software Speed Control ...................1-8 CPU Overheat/Fan Fail LED and Control ...............................................1-8 Auto-Switching Voltage Regulator for the CPU Core..............................1-8 1-7 Power Configuration Settings ..........................................................1-9 Microsoft OnNow ....................................................................................1-9 Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator ......................................1-9 BIOS Support for USB Keyboard............................................................1-9 Main Switch Override Mechanism ..........................................................1-9 Wake-On-LAN (WOL) .............................................................................1-9 1-8 Power Supply ...................................................................................1-10 1-9 Super I/O ..........................................................................................1-10 1-10 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................1-11 1-11 Returning Merchandise for Service ............................................1-12 Chapter 2 Installation .........................................................................2-1 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ...................................................................2-1 Precautions.............................................................................................2-1 Unpacking ...............................................................................................2-1 Installation Procedure .............................................................................2-1 2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...............................................2-2 2-3 Mounting the Mainboard into a Chassis ........................................2-4 2-4 Installing Memory ..............................................................................2-5 Support ...................................................................................................2-6 Maximum Memory ..................................................................................2-6 v