Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
Important: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not re- movable. To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your motherboard to RMA at Supermicro for service.
Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?
Answer: Please see Appendix
Question: Why do I get an error message “IASTOR.SYS read error” and "press F6 to install Intel RAID driver" when installing Windows on my motherboard?
Answer: To solve this issue, disable the IPMI jumper. Another solution is to use a USB floppy drive instead of the onboard floppy drive. For the IPMI jumper location, please check Chapter 1.
3-4 Battery Removal and Installation
Battery Removal
To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:
1.Power off your system and unplug your power cable.
2.Locate the onboard battery as shown below.
3.Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock out- wards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder.
4.Remove the battery.
Battery Battery
Lock
Proper Battery Disposal
Warning! Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the
