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Describes the manual's purpose and target audience.
Provides an overview of the motherboard's capabilities and technologies.
Outlines the structure and content of the manual's chapters.
Explains symbols and notations used for safety and clarity.
Introduces the Supermicro motherboard and lists package contents.
Details the specifications and features of the motherboard, including CPU, memory, and chipset.
Explains the Intel 5520 chipset and its key features.
Covers system monitoring for voltage, temperature, and fan status.
Describes Advanced Configuration and Power Interface features for power management.
Details power supply requirements and warnings for system stability.
Explains the Super I/O chip's functions for disk drives and serial ports.
Details the BMC controller for server management and remote control.
Crucial precautions for handling electronic components safely to prevent ESD damage.
Step-by-step guide for physically mounting the motherboard into the chassis.
Instructions for installing the CPU and its heatsink securely.
Guide for installing DIMM modules correctly, ensuring proper seating.
Identifies and describes all I/O ports on the back panel.
Details for connecting power and other essential cables to the motherboard.
Configuration options via motherboard jumpers for various functions.
Explains the function of various onboard LEDs for system status.
Instructions for connecting floppy, SATA, and SAS storage drives.
General steps to diagnose and resolve common system issues.
Guidelines for contacting technical support effectively.
Answers to common user queries about the motherboard and its features.
Procedure for warranty claims, obtaining RMA numbers and returning products.
Overview of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility and how to navigate its screens.
Explains the primary BIOS configuration screen and system overview.
Details various advanced BIOS settings for performance and features.
Configuration of BIOS passwords and boot sector virus protection.
Settings to control the system's boot sequence and device priority.
Options for saving, discarding, or loading BIOS settings and exiting setup.
Procedures for recovering the BIOS image in case of corruption.
Lists beep codes and their meanings for diagnosing POST failures.
Step-by-step guide for installing Windows OS on a RAID configuration.
Step-by-step guide for installing Windows OS on a non-RAID setup.
Guide to installing drivers and utilities from the motherboard CD.
Instructions for setting up system monitoring and management software.
General| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 2 x LGA 1366 |
| Supported CPUs | Intel Xeon 5500/5600 series |
| Chipset | Intel 5520 |
| Memory Slots | 12 x DIMM |
| Memory Type | DDR3 ECC Registered/Unbuffered |
| Maximum Memory | 96GB |
| SATA Ports | 6 x SATA2 (3Gb/s) |
| LAN | Dual Intel 82576 Gigabit Ethernet ports |
| USB Ports | 6 x USB 2.0 |
| PS/2 Ports | 1 x PS/2 keyboard port, 1 x PS/2 mouse port |
| Serial Port | 1 x COM port |
| Parallel Port | 1x Parallel port |
| BIOS | AMI BIOS |
| Management | IPMI 2.0 with dedicated LAN port |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCI-E x16 (Gen2), 1 x PCI-E x8 (Gen2), 1 x PCI-E x4 (Gen1), 1 x PCI 32-bit |
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