Acpi Features; Power Supply - Supermicro X10DSN-TS 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 interface (inde-
pendent of the operating system) for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug-
and-Play BIOS data structures, while providing implementation that is independent
of the processor architecture and compatible with Windows 8/R2, Windows 2012/
R2, and Windows 10 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.
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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Chapter 1: Overview