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X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual
Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2-3 in Chapter
2.
Question: How do I update my BIOS?
Answer:
It is recommended that you
do not
upgrade your BIOS if you are not
experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS fi les are located on
our website at
http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/
. Please check our BIOS
warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web-
site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS fi le to your computer.
Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure that it is newer than your
BIOS before downloading. You can choose from the zip fi le and the .exe fi le. If you
choose the zip BIOS fi le, please unzip the BIOS fi le onto a bootable USB device.
Run the batch fi le using the format fl ash.bat fi lename.rom from your bootable USB
device to fl ash the BIOS. Then, your system will automatically reboot. 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 reset the system while updating the BIOS
to prevent possible system boot failure!
Note
: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed.
Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department for repair.
Question:
What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?
Answer:
The supplied CD has drivers and programs that are needed for your sys-
tem. Please review the CD and install the applications you need. Applications on
the CD include chipset drivers for the Windows OS, security and audio drivers.
3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-
fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your
vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to
the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside
of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling
charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.
For faster service, You can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.
supermicro.com/support/rma/).
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-
curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor fi rst for any product problems.
