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3 processor and heatsink installation, 2 mounting the serverboard into a chassis – SUPER MICRO Computer Dual Processor AS 1020C-3 User Manual

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AS1020C-3 User's Manual

5-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation

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CPU Backplates

Two CPU backplates (BKT-0004) have been preinstalled to the underside of the

serverboard. These backplates prevent the CPU area of the serverboard from

bending and provide a base for attaching the CPU heatsinks.

Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the proces-

sor. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it be-

fore adding, removing or changing any hardware components.

5-2 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis

All serverboards and motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different

types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both

the serverboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic

and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they

ground the serverboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in

or are screwed in tightly.

1. Check the compatibility of the serverboard ports and the I/O shield

The H8DCR-3 serverboard requires a chassis that can support extended ATX

boards of 12" x 13.05" in size, such as the SC813TQ+-500. Make sure that the

I/O ports on the serverboard align with their respective holes in the I/O shield at

the rear of the chassis.

2. Mounting the serverboard onto the serverboard tray in the chassis

Carefully mount the serverboard onto the serverboard tray by aligning the

serverboard mounting holes with the raised metal standoffs in the tray. Insert screws

into all the mounting holes in the serverboard that line up with the standoffs. Then

use a screwdriver to secure the serverboard to the serverboard tray - tighten until

just snug (if too tight you might strip the threads). Metal screws provide an electrical

contact to the serverboard ground to provide a continuous ground for the system.