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Preface Preface About this Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Please refer to the server specifications page on our Web site for updates on supported memory, processors and operating systems ( www.supermicro.com ). This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro Web site for possible updates to the manual revision level. Warnings Special attention should be given to the following symbols used in this manual. Warning!

Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/ property damage or personal injury. Warning! Indicates high voltage may be encountered when performing a procedure. 3

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S UPER S ERVER 5028L-TN2 Manual Contents Chapter 1 Introduction..............................................................................1-1 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 1-3 Chassis Features............................................................................................. 1-4 Input/Output Ports............................................................................................ 1-2 System Power..................................................................................................

1-4 Drives............................................................................................................... 1-4 PCI Slots.......................................................................................................... 1-4 Control Panel................................................................................................... 1-4 1-4 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-5 Cooling System................................................................................................

1-4 Chapter 2 System Interface 2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1 2-2 Control Panel Buttons...................................................................................... 2-2 2-3 Control Panel LEDs......................................................................................... 2-2 Overheating..................................................................................................... 2-3 Overheat Temperature Setting....................................................................

2-3 Responses.................................................................................................. 2-3 Chapter 3 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements........................................................ 3-1 Warning Definition............................................................................................ 3-1 Installation Instructions.................................................................................... 3-4 Circuit Breaker.................................................................................................

3-5 Power Disconnection Warning......................................................................... 3-6 Equipment Installation..................................................................................... 3-8 Restricted Area................................................................................................ 3-9 Battery Handling............................................................................................ 3-10 Redundant Power Supplies (if applicable to your system)........................... 3-12 Backplane Voltage (if applicable to your system).........................................

3-13 Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes......................................... 3-14 Product Disposal............................................................................................ 3-15 Hot Swap Fan Warning (if applicable to your system).................................. 3-16 Power Cable and AC Adapter ...................................................................... 3-18 4

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Preface Chapter 4 Advanced Motherboard Setup 4-1 Handling the Motherboard............................................................................... 4-1 Precautions...................................................................................................... 4-1 4-2 Processor Installation...................................................................................... 4-2 Unpacking........................................................................................................ 4-1 4-3 CPU Heatsink Installation................................................................................

4-4 4-4 Installing Memory............................................................................................. 4-6 Memory Support.............................................................................................. 4-6 4-5 Connecting Cables.......................................................................................... 4-8 Connecting Data Cables.................................................................................. 4-8 Connecting the Power Button.......................................................................... 4-8 4-6 Rear I/O Ports..................................................................................................

4-9 4-7 Motherboard Details...................................................................................... 4-10 4-8 Connector Definitions.................................................................................... 4-12 4-9 Jumper Settings............................................................................................. 4-19 Power Button (JF1)........................................................................................ 4-14 Explanation of Jumpers................................................................................. 4-19 4-10 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................

4-22 CMOS Clear.................................................................................................. 4-19 4-11 Serial ATA and HDD Connections................................................................. 4-23 4-12 Installing Software......................................................................................... 4-24 SuperDoctor III............................................................................................... 4-25 4-13 Onboard Battery............................................................................................

4-27 Chapter 5 Advanced Chassis Setup and Maintenance .........................5-1 5-1 Removing Power from the System.................................................................. 5-2 5-2 Hardware Security .......................................................................................... 5-2 Front Bezel Lock.............................................................................................. 5-2 Rear Chassis Hasp.......................................................................................... 5-3 Kensington Cable Slot (K-Slot)........................................................................

5-3 5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover.......................................................................... 5-4 5-4 Removing and Installing Drives....................................................................... 5-5 Front Mounted Hot-Swap Drives..................................................................... 5-5 Installing the Internal Fixed Hard Drives......................................................... 5-8 Installing the Side Mounted Fixed Hard Drive................................................. 5-9 5-5 Installing the DVD Drive................................................................................

5-10 5-6 Installing Expansion Cards............................................................................ 5-12 5-7 Installing the Rear Exhaust Fan.................................................................... 5-14 5-8 Replacing the Power Supply ........................................................................ 5-15 5-9 Replacing the Backplane .............................................................................. 5-16 5

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