Supermicro Supero X9SRH-7F - Frequently Asked Questions

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X9SRH Motherboard Series User’s Manual
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?
Answer: Please see Section 2-3 for a comprehensive answer.
Question: How do I update my BIOS?
Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not
experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS les are located on
our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS
warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web
site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS ROM le to your
computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than
yourBIOSbeforedownloading.PleaseunziptheBIOSleontoabootabledevice
oraUSBpen/thumbdrive.ToashtheBIOS,runthebatchlenamed"ami.bat"
withthenewBIOS ROMlefromyourbootabledeviceorUSB pen/thumbdrive.
Use the following format:
F:\>ami.batBIOS-ROM-lename.xxx<Enter>
Important:Alwaysusethelenamed“ami.bat”toupdatetheBIOS,andinserta
spacebetween"ami.bat"andthelename.TheBIOS-ROM-lenamewillbearthe
motherboard name (i.e., X9SRH) and build version as the extension. For example,
"X9SRH1.218". When completed, your system will automatically reboot.
WhentheBIOSashingscreeniscompleted,thesystemwillrebootandwillshow
“PressF1orF2”.Atthispoint,youwillneedtoloadtheBIOSdefaults.Press<F1>
togototheBIOSsetupscreen,andpress<F9>toloadthedefaultsettings.Next,
press<F10>tosaveandexit.Thesystemwillthenreboot.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
possible system boot failure!
Note: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not removable.
To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your motherboard
to RMA at Supermicro for service.
Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?
Answer: Please see Appendix C-BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.
Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?
Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will
greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and install the
applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows,
security programs, and audio drivers.
Question: Why do I get an error message “IASTOR.SYS read error” and "press F6
to install Intel RAID driver" when installing Windows on my motherboard?