Supero X9SCAA - Chapter 1: Introduction

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X9SCAA Motherboard Series User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ........................................................................................................ iii
About This Motherboard ................................................................................................ iii
Manual Organization .....................................................................................................iii
Conventions Used in the Manual: .................................................................................iv
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ........................................................................................v
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .......................................................................................................... 1-1
X9SCAA Image ........................................................................... 1-2
X9SCAA-L Image ........................................................................ 1-3
X9SCAA Layout .............................................................................................. 1-4
X9SCAA-L Layout ........................................................................................... 1-5
X9SCAA / X9SCAA-L Quick Reference .......................................................... 1-6
Jumper Descriptions ....................................................................................... 1-6
Ports, Connectors, LED Indicators.................................................................. 1-7
Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-8
X9SCAA Motherboard Series Block Diagram ............................................... 1-10
1-2 Chipset Overview ..........................................................................................1-11
1-3 PowerCongurationSettings........................................................................ 1-12
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator ........................................... 1-12
BIOS Support for USB Keyboard.................................................................. 1-12
Main Switch Override Mechanism ................................................................ 1-12
1-4 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 1-12
1-5 Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2
Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 2-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 2-1
Tools Needed .................................................................................................. 2-2
Location of Mounting Holes ............................................................................ 2-2
2-2 Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 2-2
Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 2-3