SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIL-F, X8SIL-V user manual Table of Contents

X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1	Overview	1-1
1-2	Chipset Overview	1-10
1-3	PC Health Monitoring	1-11
1-4	Power Configuration Settings	1-11
1-5	Power Supply	1-12
1-6	Super I/O	1-13
1-7	iSCSI Support	1-13
1-8	Overview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller	1-14

Chapter 2 Installation

2-1	Static-Sensitive Devices	2-1
	Precautions	2-1
	Unpacking	2-1
2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation		2-2
	Installing the LGA1156 Processor	2-2
	Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink	2-5
	Removing the Heatsink	2-6
	Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink	2-7
2-3	Installing DDR3 Memory	2-10
	DIMM Installation	2-10
	Memory Support	2-10
	Memory Population Guidelines	2-11
	Installing and Removing DIMMs	2-12
	Tools Needed	2-14
	Location of Mounting Holes	2-14
2-4	Motherboard Installation	2-14
	Installation Instructions	2-15
2-5	Connectors/IO Ports	2-16
	Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports	2-16
	ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports	2-17
	Universal Serial Bus (USB)	2-18
	Ethernet Ports	2-19
	Serial Ports	2-20
	Video Connector	2-21
	Front Control Panel	2-22

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