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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .......................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-2
X7SBL-LN1/LN2 Image ............................................................................... 1-3
X7SBL-LN1/LN2 Layout .............................................................................. 1-4
X7SBL-LN1/LN2 Quick Reference .............................................................. 1-5
Motherboard Features ................................................................................... 1-6
Chipset/System Block Diagram....................................................................... 1-8
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
Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2 Installation
2-1
Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 2-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2
Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 2-1
2-3
Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 2-2
2-4
Installing DIMMs .............................................................................................. 2-7
2-5
Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports................................................................. 2-9
1. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports ................................................................ 2-9
2. Front Control Panel ................................................................................... 2-10
3. Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
...........................................................2-11
NMI Button ................................................................................................2-11
PWR LED ..................................................................................................2-11
HDD LED .................................................................................................. 2-12
NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators ....................................................................... 2-12
OH/Fan Fail LED ...................................................................................... 2-13
Power Fail LED ........................................................................................ 2-13
Reset Button ............................................................................................. 2-14
PWR Button .............................................................................................. 2-14
2-6
Connecting Cables ........................................................................................ 2-15
ATX Power Connector ................................................................................... 2-15
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