SUPER MICRO Computer X8STI-F, X8STI-LN4, X8STI-3F user manual Table of Contents

X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Preface

About This Motherboard	3
Manual Organization	3
Conventions Used in the Manual:	4
Contacting Supermicro	5

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1	Overview	1-1
	Checklist	1-1
	Motherboard Features	1-7
1-2	Chipset Overview	1-11
1-3	PC Health Monitoring	1-12
1-4	Power Configuration Settings	1-12
1-5	Power Supply	1-13
1-6	Super I/O	1-14

1-7 Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller (For X8STi-F/ X8STi-3F Only)

...................................................................................................................... 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 an LGA 1366 Processor	2-2
	Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink (#SNK-P0037)	2-4
	Removing the Heatsink	2-5
2-3	Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis	2-6
2-4	Installing and Removing the Memory Modules	2-7
	Installing & Removing DIMMs	2-7
2-5	Connectors/IO Ports	2-10
	Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports	2-10
	ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports	2-11
	Universal Serial Bus (USB)	2-12
	Ethernet Ports	2-13
	Serial Ports	2-14
	Video Connector	2-15
	Front Control Panel	2-16
	Front Control Panel Pin Definitions	2-17
	NMI Button	2-17

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