SUPER MICRO Computer X8DTG-DF user manual Table of Contents

X8DTG-DF User's Manual

Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual	iii
About This Motherboard	iii
Manual Organization	iii
Conventions Used in the Manual	iii
Contacting Supermicro	iv

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1	Overview	1-1
	Checklist	1-1
	Motherboard Features	1-6
1-2	Chipset Overview	1-9
	Main Features of the 5500 Series Processor and the 5520 Chipset	1-9
1-3	Special Features	1-10
	Recovery from AC Power Loss	1-10
1-4	PC Health Monitoring	1-10
	Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control	1-10
	Environmental Temperature Control	1-10
	System Resource Alert	1-10
1-5	ACPI Features	1-11
	Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator	1-11
	Main Switch Override Mechanism	1-11
1-6	Power Supply	1-11
1-7	Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller	1-12

Chapter 2 Installation

2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices.................................................................................. 2-1

￿		2-1
	Precautions
	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 a CPU Heatsink	2-5
2-4	Memory Installation	2-7
2-5	Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports	2-10
	Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports	2-10
	Back Panel Connector Pin Definitions	2-11

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