Supero X9DBL-3, User Manual

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Chapter 1: Overview
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environment or used with SuperDoctor II in Linux. SuperDoctor is used to notify
the user of certain system events. For example, you can configure SuperDoctor to
provide you with warnings when system temperature, CPU temperature, voltages
and fan speeds go beyond a predefined range.
1-5 ACPI Features
ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifica -
tion defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard
way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including
hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system to
automatically turn on and off peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard
disk drives and printers.
In addition to enabling operating_system-directed power management, ACPI also
provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play, and an operating
system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and
Play BIOS data structures, while providing a processor architecture-independent
implementation that is compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows
2008 Operating Systems.
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator
When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking
to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the
CPU will "wake up" and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.
1-6 Power Supply
As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and
reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU
clock rates.
The X9DBL-i/3/iF/3F 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 (JPW2/
JPW3) are also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system. Your
power supply must also supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports.
Warning! To avoid damaging the power supply or the motherboard, please use a power
supply that contains a 24-pin and two 8-pin power connectors. Be sure to connect
these power supply connectors to all power connectors on the motherboard. Failure
to do so will void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard.