Supero C7X58, User Manual

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X8SAX/C7X58 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 ..................................................................................... 1-6
1-2 Chipset Overview ..........................................................................................1-11
Features of the LGA 1366 Processor and the X58 .......................................1-11
1-3 PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 1-12
Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................................................................... 1-12
Onboard Voltage Monitoring ........................................................................ 1-12
Fan Status Monitor with Software ................................................................. 1-12
CPU Overheat LED and Control .................................................................. 1-12
1-4 Power Configuration Settings ........................................................................ 1-12
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator ........................................... 1-13
BIOS Support for USB Keyboard.................................................................. 1-13
Main Switch Override Mechanism ................................................................ 1-13
1-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 1-13
1-6 Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 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 Active Fan CPU Heatsink ........................................................... 2-4
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 2-6
2-3 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis ................................................... 2-8
Tools Needed .................................................................................................. 2-8
2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules ............................................... 2-9
Installing & Removing DIMMs ......................................................................... 2-9
2-5 Connectors/IO Ports ...................................................................................... 2-12
Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports ........................................................... 2-12
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ............................................ 2-13