User GuideTable of ContentsOverview1Serverboard Features1Processors1Memory1SAS1Serial ATA1PCI Expansion Slots1Onboard Controllers/Ports1Graphics Controller1Other Features1Server Chassis Features1System Power1Front Control Panel1I/O Backplane1Cooling System1Contacting Supermicro1Overview2Unpacking the System2Preparing for Setup2Choosing a Setup Location2Rack Precautions2Server Precautions2Rack Mounting Considerations2Ambient Operating Temperature2Reduced Airflow2Mechanical Loading2Circuit Overloading2Reliable Ground2Installing the System into a Rack2Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails2Installing the Chassis Rails2Installing the Rack Rails2Installing the Server into the Rack2Checking the Serverboard Setup2Checking the Drive Bay Setup2Overview3Control Panel Buttons3Power3Reset3Control Panel LEDs3Power3HDD3NIC13NIC23Overheat/Fan Fail3Power Fail3Drive Carrier LEDs3Electrical Safety Precautions4General Safety Precautions4ESD Precautions4Operating Precautions4Handling the Serverboard5Precautions5Unpacking5Serverboard Installation5Connecting Cables5Connecting Data Cables5Connecting Power Cables5Connecting the Control Panel5I/O Ports5Installing a Processor and Heatsink5Installing an LGA1366 Processor5Installing a CPU Heatsink5Installing Memory5Memory Support5DIMM Installation5Populating DIMMs5Installing PCI Expansion Cards5Serverboard Details5X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-6 Quick Reference5Connector Definitions5Jumper Settings5Onboard Indicators5SAS and SATA Ports5Installing Software5Supero Doctor III5Static-Sensitive Devices6Precautions6Front Control Panel6System Fans6Fan Failure6Drive Bay Installation6SAS Drives6SAS Backplane6Storage Module6Adding Drives to the Storage Module6Using a Mobile Rack6Power Supply6Power Supply Failure6Removing/Replacing the Power Supply6Introduction7Starting BIOS Setup Utility7How To Change the Configuration Data7Starting the Setup Utility7Main Setup7Advanced Setup Configurations7Security Settings7Boot Configuration7Exit Options7Size: 6 MBPages: 102Language: EnglishOpen manual