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cally reboot. If you choose the .exe fi le, please run the .exe fi le under Windows to
create the BIOS fl ash fl oppy disk. Insert the fl oppy disk into the system you wish
to fl ash the BIOS. Then, bootup the system to the fl oppy disk. The BIOS utility will
automatically fl ash the BIOS without any prompts. Please note that this process
may take a few minutes to complete. Do not be concerned if the screen is paused
for a few minutes.
Warning: Do not shut down or res et the syste m while u pdati ng BIOS
to prevent possible system boot failure!
Also, the SPI BIOS chip instal led on this m otherb oard is not r emovable. To
repair or replace a damaged BIO S chip, please sen d your motherbo ard to
RMA at Supermicro for ser vic e.
Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?
Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a fe w drivers and pr ograms that
will greatly enhance your system. We re commend that you revi ew the CD and
install the applications you n eed. Appli cation s on the CD inc lude chip set driver s
for Windows, security an d audio dr iver s.
3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required
before any warranty servi ce will be ren dered. You can obtain ser vice by c alling
your vendor for a Returned Merchan d i s e A ut horization (RMA) number. (For faster
service, you may also obtain R MA auth orizat ions onl ine (htt p://ww w.super micro.
com/support/r ma /). When returning to the man uf ac t ur er, the RM A n um be r sh o ul d
be prominently displayed on the o utside of the shipping car ton, and mailed prepaid
or hand-carried. S hipp ing and h andli ng cha rge s will b e appli ed fo r all ord ers t hat
must be mailed when service is complete.
This warranty only covers normal consum er use and does not cove r damages
incurred in shipping or from f ailure due to the alteration, misuse, abu se or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty peri od, contact your distri butor fi rst for any product prob-
lems.