Supermicro X11SRA - Chapter 1 Introduction; Motherboard Checklist and Components; Processor and Chipset Overview; Power Supply Requirements

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Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Checklist ...............................................................................................................................8
Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................11
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................12
Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................14
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 ....................................................................................................................19
1.6 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................20
1.7 Serial Port ...........................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................21
Precautions .......................................................................................................................21
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................21
2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................22
Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................22
Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................22
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................23
2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................24
Installing a CPU ...............................................................................................................24
Installing a CPU Heatsink .................................................................................................28
Removing a Heatsink ........................................................................................................29
2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................30
Memory Support ................................................................................................................30
DIMM Module Population Conguration ...........................................................................30
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