Table Of Contents - Supermicro X12STD-F User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Checklist ...............................................................................................................................8
Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................11
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................12
Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................13
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................16
1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................16
Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................16
1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................17
Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................17
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .......................................................................17
Environmental Temperature Control .................................................................................17
System Resource Alert......................................................................................................17
1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................18
1.6 Power Supply ......................................................................................................................18
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................19
Precautions .......................................................................................................................19
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................19
2.2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................20
Installing the LGA1200 Processor ....................................................................................20
Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan .....................................................................23
Removing the Heatsink .....................................................................................................24
2.3 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................25
Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................25
Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................25
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................26
Installing the Motherboard into the Microblade Chassis ...................................................27
2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................28
Memory Support ................................................................................................................28
General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ................................................29

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Preface