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Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can
support?
Answer: The motherboard supports Registered (RDIMM)/Load Reduced (LRDIMM)
ECC or Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM modules. To enhance
memory performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes.
Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2-4 in Chapter 2.
Question: How do I update my BIOS?
It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing
any problems with your system. Updated BIOS fi les are located on our website
at http://www.supermicro.com. Please check our BIOS warning message and the
information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard
model and download the BIOS fi le to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS
revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. You can
choose from the zip fi le and the .exe fi le. If you choose the zip BIOS fi le, please
unzip the BIOS fi le onto a bootable USB device. Run the batch fi le using the format
AMI.bat fi lename.rom from your bootable USB device to fl ash the BIOS. Then, your
system will automatically 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 used on this motherboard cannot be removed.
Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for
repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS
Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.supermicro.com.
Question: How do I handle the used battery?
Answer: Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any
way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do
not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfi ll. Please comply with the
regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose
of your used battery properly. (Refer to Section 3-3 on Page 3-6.)
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