Chapter 1:
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader.
Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality
and performance.
1.1 Quick Reference 13
Checklist 13
Motherboard Layout 14
Quick Reference Table 18
Motherboard Features 20
Motherboard Block Diagram 24
1.2 Platform Overview 25
1.3 Special Features 26
Recovery from AC Power Loss 26
1.4 System Health Monitoring 27
Onboard Voltage Monitors 27
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control 27
Environmental Temperature Control 27
System Resource Alert 27
1.5 ACPI Features 28
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-state Indicator 28
1.6 Serial Header 29
1.7 Embedded Controller 30
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