Supermicro C9Z790-CG - Chapter 1 Introduction

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Checklist ...............................................................................................................................8
Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................12
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................13
Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................15
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................18
1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................18
Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................18
1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................19
Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................19
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .......................................................................19
Environmental Temperature Control .................................................................................19
System Resource Alert......................................................................................................19
1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................20
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-state Indicator ................................................................20
1.6 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................20
1.7 Serial Header .....................................................................................................................21
1.8 Super I/O ............................................................................................................................21
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................22
Precautions .......................................................................................................................22
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................22
2.2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................23
Installing an LGA1700 CPU ..............................................................................................23
Installing a CPU Heatsink .................................................................................................26
Removing a CPU Heatsink ...............................................................................................29
2.3 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................30
Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................30
Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................30
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................31
Preface