Acpi Features; Power Supply - Supermicro X10DRT-L User Manual

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ACPI Features

ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifi-
cation defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard
way to integrate power management features throughout a system, including its
hardware, operating system, and application software. This enables the system to
automatically turn on and off peripherals such as network cards, hard-disk drives,
and printers.
In addition to power management directed by the operating system, the ACPI also
provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug-and-Play and an interface
(independent of the operating system) for configuration control. ACPI leverages
the Plug-and-Play BIOS data structures, while providing an implementation that is
independent of the processor architecture and compatible with Windows 2012/R2
and Windows 2016 Operating Systems.
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Power Supply

As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and
reliable operation. This is even more important for processors that have high CPU
clock rates.
The X10DRT-L/LIBQ/LIBF motherboard accommodates 20-pin main and 4-pin HDD-
panel power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifica-
tions required by the CPU, some are inadequate.
Warning! To avoid damaging the power supply or the motherboard, please connect
the power supply to a 20-pin power connector located at J4 or J6, and connect the
4-pin power connector (JP3) to the backplane or the HDD to provide adequate power
to your system. Failure to do so may void the manufacturer warranty on your power
supply and motherboard.
It is strongly recommended that you use a high-quality power supply that meets
the ATX power supply specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI-compliant.
(For more information, please refer to the website at http://www.ssiforum.org/.) Ad-
ditionally, in areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to
install a line filter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you
also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.
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