Frequently Asked Questions - Supermicro X10SRG-F User Manual

X10SRG-F Motherboard User's Manual
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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?
Answer: Please see Section 2-4 for a comprehensive answer.
Question: How do I update my BIOS?
Answer: It is recommended that you do not 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. 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:\> ami.bat BIOS-ROM-filename.xxx <Enter>
Note: Always use the file named "ami.bat" to update the BIOS, and insert
a space between "ami.bat" and the filename. The BIOS-ROM-filename
will bear the motherboard name (i.e., X10SRG-F) and build version as
the extension. For example, "X10SRG-F1.218". When completed, your
system will automatically reboot.
When the BIOS flashing screen is completed, the system will reboot and
will show "Press F1 or F2". At this point, you will need to load the BIOS
defaults. Press <F1> to go to the BIOS setup screen, and press <F3> to
load the default settings. Next, press <F4> to save and exit. The system
will then reboot.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
possible system boot failure!
Note: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not removable.
To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your motherboard
to RMA at Supermicro for service.
Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?
Answer: Please see Appendix C-BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.
Question: Why do I get an error message "IASTOR.SYS read error" and "press F6
to install Intel RAID driver" when installing Windows on my motherboard?
Answer: To solve this issue, disable the IPMI jumper (if your motherboard has this
feature). Another solution is to use a USB floppy drive instead of the onboard floppy
drive. For the IPMI jumper location, please check Chapter 1.
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