3 connecting cables – SUPER MICRO Computer 6015B-Ni User Manual

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-5

5-3 Connecting

Cables

Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to

the serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and

control panel and the power cables.

Connecting Data Cables

The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been

carefully routed in preconfi gured systems to prevent them from blocking the fl ow

of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back. If you need to

disconnect any of these cables, you should take care to reroute them as they

were originally after reconnecting them (make sure the red wires connect to the

pin 1 locations). If you are confi guring the system, keep the airfl ow in mind when

routing the cables. The following data cables (with their serverboard connector

locations noted) should be connected. See the serverboard layout diagram in this

chapter for connector locations.

DVD-ROM Drive cable (IDE#1)

Control Panel cable (JF1, see next page)

SATA cables (SATA0 ~ SATA3)

Connecting Power Cables

The X7DBU has a 20-pin primary power supply connector designated "JPW1" for

connection to the ATX power supply. Connect the appropriate connector from the

power supply to JPW1 to supply power to the serverboard. See the Connector

Defi nitions section in this chapter for power connector pin defi nitions.

In addition, your power supply must be connected to the 4-pin Auxiliary ATX Power

connection at JPW2 and the 8-pin Processor Power connector at JPW3.

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