Supermicro X6DAR-8G, User Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Introduction
Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
Wake-On-LAN is defined as the ability of a management application to re-
motely power up a computer that is powered off. Remote PC setup, up-
dates and asset tracking can occur after hours and on weekends so that
daily LAN traffic is kept to a minimum and users are not interrupted. The
motherboard has a 3-pin header (WOL) to connect to the 3-pin header on a
Network Interface Card (NIC) that has WOL capability. Wake-On-LAN must
be enabled in BIOS. Note that Wake-On-LAN can only be used with an ATX
2.01 (or above) compliant power supply.
1-6 Power Supply
As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for
proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that
have high CPU clock rates.
The SUPER X6DAR-8G/X6DAR-iG accommodates ATX power 20-pin sup-
plies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications re-
quired by the system, some are inadequate. You should use one that will
supply at least 400W of power.
It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that
meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI
compliant (info at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in areas where
noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter
to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a
power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.
(*Please refer to the next page for additional information.)
NOTES: 1. A 12V 8-pin power (JID1) is required to support Intel
Nocona CPUs. In addition, a 12V 4-pin PWR connection is also re-
quired for the system to function properly. See Section 2-5 for
details on connecting the power supply cables.
2. Be sure to use the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as
specified by the Manufacturer. Do not install the CMOS battery up-
side down to avoid possible explosion.