Frequently Asked Questions - Supero X10SRW-F User Manual

X10SRW-F User's Manual
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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?
Answer: The X10SRW-F supports up to 256GB of RDIMM and 512Gb of LRDIMM
DDR4 1333/1600/2133 MHz in eight memory slots. See Section 2-5 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 ex-
periencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our
website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS warn-
ing 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. 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:\> 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., X10SRW-F) and build version as
the extension. For example, "X10SRW-F.115".
When the BIOS flashing screen is completed, power off to reboot the
system. Power on and at this point, you will need to load the BIOS de-
faults. Press <Del> to go to the BIOS setup screen, and select "Restore
Defaults" to load the default settings. Next, press <F4> to save and exit.
Then reboot the system.
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: What is the heatsink part number for my X10SRW-F motherboard?
Answer: For the 1U passive heatsink, use SNK-P0046P (back plate is included).
For the 2U active heatsink, use SNK-P0046A4.
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