Frequently Asked Questions - Supermicro X10SDV User Manual

X10SDV Flex ATX Series Motherboard User's Manual
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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?
Answer: The X10SDV Flex ATX Series motherboard supports up to 128GB of DDR4
ECC RDIMM or 64GB of DDR4 ECC/Non-ECC UDIMM memory of speeds up to
2133MHz. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory.
Question: How do I update my BIOS?
Answer: We do NOT recommend that you upgrade your BIOS if you are not
experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on
our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS
warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web
site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS ROM file to your
computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than
your BIOS before downloading. You may choose the zip file or the .exe file. If you
choose the zipped BIOS file, please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable device or
a USB pen/thumb drive. To flash the BIOS, run the batch file named "ami.bat" with
the new BIOS ROM file from your bootable device or USB pen/thumb drive. Use
the following format:
F:\> FLASH.bat BIOS-ROM-filename.xxx <Enter>
Note: Always use the file named "FLASH.bat" to update the BIOS, and
insert a space between "FLASH.bat" and the BIOS ROM image file name.
If you choose the .exe file, please run the .exe file under Windows to create
the BIOS flash floppy disk. Insert the floppy disk into the system you wish
to flash the BIOS. Then, boot the system to the floppy disk. The BIOS util-
ity will automatically flash the BIOS without any prompts. Please note that
this process may take a few minutes to complete. Do not be concerned if
the screen is paused for a few minutes.
When the BIOS flashing screen is completed, the system will need to be
powered off with the power source completely removed. Unplug the power
source for about 10 seconds before reapplying and turning the system on
to complete the BIOS upgrade.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
possible system boot failure!
Important: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not re-
movable. To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your
motherboard to RMA at Supermicro for service.
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