GS-SR 125E Rack Mount Server System Installation Guide
Summary
This comprehensive installation guide is essential for setting up the rack mount server, providing detailed deployment instructions for technical system administrators and IT professionals. Learn how to properly install core components including CPUs, memory modules, PCI expansion cards, and hard drives. The manual outlines critical motherboard jumper settings, safe handling procedures, and the correct setup of optional units like floppy drives. It ensures hardware is assembled correctly while detailing electrical safety warnings and interpreting all status LED indicators.
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GS-SR 125E Rack Mount Server System Installation Guide
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GS-SR 125E Rack Mount Server System Installation Guide
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide Contents 1. SAFE, CARE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION.......................1 2. PREFACE...................................................................................
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information co...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide 1. Safe, Care and Regulatory Information Important safety information Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you ope...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide Precautions for Products With Laser Devices Observe the following precautions for laser devices: n Do not open the CD-ROM drive, make adjustments, or perform proced...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to ...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide The FCC also requires the transmitter of a FAX transmission be properly identified (per FCC Rules Part 68, Sec. 68.381 (c) (3)). / for Canadian users only / Canadia...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide metallic water pipe system, if resent are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to mak...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide 2. Preface This installation guide will assist you in installing all the essential components for rack mount server system. For your protection, please read and und...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide 3. Introduction Welcome to the Gigabyte GS-SR125E Rack mount Server System Installation Guide. The guidebook provides instructions for configuration hardware for th...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide Features Description Motherboard l GA-8IPP533 Processor Supported l Support Dual Intel XEON Prestonia processors up tp 3.06 GHz+ l FSB 400/533Mhz BIOS l AMI BIOS wi...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide Intelligent Management l Standard supports IPMI v System 1.5 for system monitoring. l IPMI card: GC-HP12E-Q Hot Swap Hard Disk Drive l Support 4 SCSI Ultra-320 Bays...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide 4. Contents Package When opening the package, please ensure the system components are not damaged during the shipping. Using the following checklist to verify the c...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide 5. System Installation Procedures Please remove the protective thin films (Top and bottom) from the system when installing. 5.2. Chassis Removal Step 1. Push down t...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide 5.3. CPU Installation Step 1. Please make sure the CPU type and speed that are supported by the motherboard. Step 2. To Install the CPU(s), lift up the bar that loc...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide Step 4. Then, align the CPU insert it into the socket. (Fig-5) Push the lever back to the original position. (Fig-6) Figure 5 Figure 6 5.4. Heat Sink Installation S...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide Step 3. First, hook one end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket as shown in the Fig-8. Make sure the middle part of bracket is push into the desired position. (...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide 5.6. PCI Expansion Card Installation GS-SR125 provides expansion riser slots for two peripheral cards, 64Bit/66 MHz full-height. To install the peripheral, please g...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide Step 2. Installing the PCI Riser card. To install the riser card, just simply push it into the module. (Fig-14) Figure 14 Figure 15 Step 3. Secure the card with scr...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide Figure 18 5.7. Reinstall Top Cover When complete the installation of the entire essential components (from subsection 5.1 to 5.7), replace the plastic air duct. Thi...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide 5.8. SCSI ID Setting (For SCSI Model ONLY) The SCSI ID is shown in Figure 20. If there occurs an abnormal SCSI hard disk drive behavior (e.g. does not detect the ha...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide Jumper Setting For HD1, HD2, and HD3 ID Jumper D C B A 0 ON ON ON ON 1 ON ON ON OFF 2 ON ON OFF ON 3 ON ON OFF OFF 4 ON OFF ON ON 5 ON OFF ON OFF 6 ON OFF OFF ON 7 ...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide 5.9. Hard Disk Drive Installation Step 1. Pull the hard disk drive tray handle and remove the tray from the chassis (Fig-21). Insert the hard disk drive into the tr...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide Figure 25 Figure 26
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide 5.10. Motherboard Layout & Jumper Setting Health LED ID LED/Switch
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GS-SR125 Series System Installation Guide Jumper Setting Description: A: CRL_CMOS (Clear CMOS) 1 1-2 Close: Clear CMOS 1 2-3 Close: Normal (Default Value) B: JP8 (Onboard VGA Function) 1 1-2 Close: VG...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide 5.11. Appearance of GS-SR125E 5.11.1. Front View of GS-SR125E USB & LED SCSI Ultra-160 Hot-Swap HDD Manufacture Option: Floppy Disk/4th HDD tray 5.11.2. Rear Vi...
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GS-SR125 Series System Installation Guide 5.11.3. LED Indicator Description Acting Color Status Power LED On Green Power On On Amber Power cable plug-in Blink Green System stands by Off N/A No power
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GS-SR12E System Installation Guide SYS LED On Amber System is ready but degraded: some CPU Fault, DIMM Killed Critical Power Modules Failure, Critical FANs Failure, Voltage (Power Supply), Critical Te...
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GS-SR125 Series System Installation Guide HDD LED: HDD LED 1 HDD LED 2 Acting Color Status HDD LED 1 Off N/A HDD Idle HDD LED 1 Blink Green HDD Acting HDD LED 2 Off N/A No error HDD LED 2 On Green Fau...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide 5.12. Floppy Drive Installation (Optional) Step 1. Remove three screws on the front top cover, (Fig-28) Push down the two buttons located at two sides of the system...
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GS-SR125 Series System Installation Guide Step 3. Place the tray into chassis (Fig-32) and push the floppy disk drive tray handle to the closed position. Note: It will make “click” sound when the flop...
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GS-SR125E System Installation Guide 5.13. Connector Icon Description Suggested icons Description Keyboard Mouse Parallel Port Serial Port
Manual Details
| Brand | Server |
|---|---|
| Pages | 34 |
| File Size | 871.05 KB |
| Published | June 04, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What electrical connection must be used for this system?
All products shipped utilize a three-wire electrical grounding-type plug that fits into a corresponding grounding-type power outlet.
If the system is on but showing degraded status, what do I check?
The Amber SYS LED indicates degradation; possible issues include CPU Fault, DIMM Killed, or critical failures in Power Modules/FANs.
How do I install the optional floppy drive?
Remove three front top cover screws and buttons. Insert the floppy disk drive into the tray, secure it with screws, connect cables, and slide the tray into the chassis.