S UPER S ERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual 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 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-2 1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3 Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-2 Drive Bays ....................................................................................................... 1-3 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-3 Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................
1-3 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 ............................................................................. 2-2 Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2 Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2 Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3 Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3 Reduced Airfl ow .........................................................................................
2-3 Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3 Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3 Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-6 Basic Installation Procedure ...........................................................................
2-4 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................ 2-7 Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1 3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1 Reset ............................................................................................................... 3-1 Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1 vi