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Table of Contents
Contacting Supermicro ........................................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Quick Reference ...................................................................................................................9
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................10
Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................12
Block Diagram ...................................................................................................................14
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................15
1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................15
Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................15
1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................16
Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................16
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .......................................................................16
Environmental Temperature Control .................................................................................16
System Resource Alert......................................................................................................16
1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................17
1.6 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................17
1.7 Super I/O ............................................................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................18
Precautions .......................................................................................................................18
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................18
2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................19
Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................19
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................21
2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................22
2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................30
Memory Support ................................................................................................................30
DIMM Module Population Sequence ................................................................................32
DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................33
DIMM Removal .................................................................................................................33
2.5 Connectors .........................................................................................................................34
Power Connections ...........................................................................................................34
Headers .............................................................................................................................35
Preface
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