Acpi Features; Power Supply - Supermicro X10DBT User Manual

events. For example, you can configure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings
when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds go
beyond a predefined range.
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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
its 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 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 imple-
mentation that is compatible with the latest Windows 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.
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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 X10DBT(-T) motherboard accommodates Supermicro-proprietary power sup-
ply. For adequate cooling, be sure to use the power supply recommended for this
motherboard by Supermicro.
It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid prob-
lems caused by power surges.
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