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X9SPV-M4 Motherboard User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ........................................................................................................iii
About This Motherboard ................................................................................................iii
Manual Organization .....................................................................................................iii
Conventions Used in the Manual: .................................................................................iv
Contacting Supermicro ...................................................................................................v
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .......................................................................................................... 1-1
X9SPV-M4 Image ........................................................................ 1-2
X9SPV-M4 Motherboard Layout ..................................................................... 1-3
X9SPV-M4 Quick Reference ........................................................................... 1-4
Jumper Descriptions ....................................................................................... 1-4
Ports, LEDs, and Connectors ......................................................................... 1-5
Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-6
X9SPV-M4 Motherboard Block Diagram ......................................................... 1-8
1-2
Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9
1-3
PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 1-10
Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................................................................... 1-10
Onboard Voltage Monitoring ........................................................................ 1-10
Fan Status Monitor with Software ................................................................. 1-10
1-4
Power Configuration Settings
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Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator ............................................1-11
BIOS Support for USB Keyboard...................................................................1-11
Main Switch Override Mechanism .................................................................1-11
1-5
Power Supply .................................................................................................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
Tools Needed .................................................................................................. 2-2
Location of Mounting Holes ............................................................................ 2-2
2-2
Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 2-2
Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 2-3
2-3
System Memory .............................................................................................. 2-4