Supermicro X7SLM - Chapter 2 Installation

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X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Preface
About This Motherboard ................................................................................................ 3
Manual Organization ..................................................................................................... 3
Conventions Used in the Manual: ................................................................................. 3
Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9
Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) ..................................................... 1-9
Intel® I/O Controller Hub 7 (ICH7) ................................................................. 1-9
Intel® 82945GC Features ............................................................................... 1-9
1-3 PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 1-10
Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................................................................... 1-10
Onboard Voltage Monitoring ........................................................................ 1-10
Fan Status Monitor with Software ................................................................. 1-10
CPU Overheat LED and Control .................................................................. 1-10
1-4 Power Conguration Settings........................................................................ 1-10
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator ............................................1-11
BIOS Support for USB Keyboard...................................................................1-11
Main Switch Override Mechanism .................................................................1-11
1-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................1-11
1-6 Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2 Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 2-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 2-2
Tools Needed .................................................................................................. 2-2
Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 2-2
2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 2-3
Installing the LGA 775 Processor .................................................................. 2-3
Installing the Heatsink ..................................................................................... 2-5
Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 2-5
2-4 Installing DDR2 Memory ................................................................................. 2-6
DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 2-6