User manual SUPERMICRO X9DA7

[. . . ] X9DA7 X9DAE USER’S MANUAL Revision 1. 0c The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our Website at www. supermicro. com. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. [. . . ] Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website (http://www. supermicro. com/) before contacting Technical Support. 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website (http://www. supermicro. 3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting Supermicro for technical support: • Motherboard model and PCB revision number • release date/version (This can be seen on the initial display when your BIOS system first boots up. ) • System configuration 4. An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at (http://www. supermicro. com). • Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be reached by e-mail at support@supermicro. com. 3-5 X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual 3-3 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 outwards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder. 4. Remove the battery. 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 regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly. Battery Installation 1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1 & 2 above and continue below: 2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up. 3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to ensure that the battery is securely locked. Warning: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the same type. OR 3-6 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-4 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can support?Answer: The motherboard supports Registered/Load Reduced ECC or Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM modules. To enhance memory performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2-4 in Chapter 2. It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www. supermicro. com. [. . . ] If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs. These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The numbers on the fatal error list correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error. A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes BIOS Error Beep Codes Beep Code/LED 1 beep 5 short beeps + 1 long beep 5 beeps 1 Continuous Beep Error Message Refresh Memory error No Con-In or no ConOut devices System OH Description Ready to boot No memory detected in the system Con-In includes USB or PS/2 keyboard System Overheat A-1 X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Notes A-2 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs After you've installed the operating system, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. [. . . ]