Supero X9DRW-3F, User Manual

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Chapter 1: Overview
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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 Vista, Windows 2008 and Windows
7 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 X9DRW-3F/X9DRW-iF motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power sup-
plies. 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) and a 4-pin power connector 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 prevent damage to the power supply or motherboard, please
use a power supply that contains a 24-pin, two 8-pin power and a 4-pin
connectors. Be sure to connect these power supply connectors to the
24-pin (JPW1), two 8-pin power connectors (JPW2/JPW3), and a 4-pin
power connector (JPW4) on the motherboard. Failure to do so will void the
manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard.