Chapter 1: Overview
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1-5 ACPI Features
ACPI stands for
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
. The ACPI specifi
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cation defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard
way to integrate power management features throughout a system, including its
hardware, operating system, and application software. This enables the system to
automatically turn on and off peripherals such as network cards, hard-disk drives,
and printers.
In addition to power management directed by the operating system, the ACPI also
provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug-and-Play and an interface
(independent of the operating system) for configuration control. ACPI leverages
the Plug-and-Play BIOS data structures, while providing an implementation that is
independent of the processor architecture and compatible with Windows 8/R2 and
Windows 2012/R2 Operating Systems.
1-6 Power Supply
As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and
reliable operation. This is even more important for processors that have high CPU
clock rates.
The X10DRH-C/CT/i/iT motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies.
Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the
CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, two 12V 8-pin power connections are also
required to ensure adequate power supply to the system.
Warning!
To avoid damaging the power supply or the motherboard, be sure to use
a power supply that contains a 24-pin and two 8-pin power connectors. Be sure to
connect the power supply to the 24-pin power connector (J24) and two 8-pin power
connectors (JPWR1, JPWR2) on the motherboard. Failure to do so may void the
manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard.
It is strongly recommended that you use a high-quality power supply that meets
the ATX power supply specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI-compliant.
(For more information, please refer to the website at http://www.ssiforum.org/.) Ad-
ditionally, 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.
