Supermicro X13SAQ User Manual page 3

About This Manual
This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users.
It provides information for the installation and use of the X13SAQ motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The X13SAQ motherboard supports the Intel® 12th Gen i3/i5/i7/i9, Pentium, and Celeron
series processor in an LGA1700 socket with a thermal design power (TDP) of 125W. Built
with the Intel Q670E chipset, the motherboard supports up to 128GB Non-ECC DDR5 UDIMM
memory with speeds of up to 4400MT/s with one DIMM, or 4000MT/s with two DIMM single
rank, or 3600MT/s with two DIMM dual rank. It features superior I/O expandability and high-
speed connections, including one PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU, one PCIe 4.0 x4, one PCIe
3.0 x4, one PCIe 3.0 x2 from the PCH (open slots), M.2 M-key, eight SATA 3.0 ports, dual
2.5 GbE LAN ports, six COM ports, 8-bit GPIO, and an SMbus header. It also offers the most
advanced data protection capability with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip onboard.
With a mainstream chipset plus ample expansion ports and support for four independent
display interfaces, the motherboard is designed to meet the various needs of end customers
in different situations.
Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional
technicians only. For processor/memory updates, please refer to our website at
supermicro.com/products/.
Conventions Used in the Manual
Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent
damage done to the components or injury to yourself:
Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage
or personal injury.
Warning! Indicates high voltage may be encountered when performing a procedure.
Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to
relay safety precautions.
Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or provides infor-
mation for correct system setup.
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