Supero X7SB3, User Manual

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X7SB3/X7SB3-F User's Manual
Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ....................................................................................................... 3
About This Motherboard ................................................................................................ 3
Manual Organization ..................................................................................................... 3
Conventions Used in the Manual .................................................................................. 3
Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .......................................................................................................... 1-1
X7SB3/X7SB3-F Motherboard Layout ......................................... 1-3
X7SB3/X7SB3-F Quick Reference .................................................................. 1-4
Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-6
1-2 Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9
1-3 Special Features ........................................................................................... 1-10
1-4 PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 1-10
1-5 ACPI Features ................................................................................................1-11
1-6 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 1-12
1-7 Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 1-13
1-8 Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller .......................................... 1-13
Chapter 2 Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 2-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis ...................................................... 2-2
Installation Procedures .................................................................................... 2-2
2-3 Installing the Processor and Heatsink Fans ................................................... 2-4
Installing the LGA775 Processor .................................................................... 2-4
Loading the Processor into the Socket ........................................................... 2-5
Installing the Heatsink ..................................................................................... 2-6
Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 2-6
2-4 Installing DIMMs .............................................................................................. 2-8
DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 2-8
Memory Support .............................................................................................. 2-8
Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability ..................................... 2-9
2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports............................................................... 2-10
Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports .................................................................. 2-10
Front Control Panel ........................................................................................2-11