temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds go beyond a predefined range.
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ACPI Features
ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifica-
tion 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 operating system-directed power management, ACPI also provides
a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play, and an operating system-
independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and
Play BIOS data structures, while providing a processor architecture-independent
implementation that is compatible with the Windows 2008/R2 and Windows 2012/
R2 operating systems.
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Power Supply
As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and
reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU
clock rates.
The X10QBL-4(CT) motherboard accommodates a 24-pin ATX main power
(JPWR1) and four 8-pin 12V power connectors (JPWR2-5). To provide adequate
power to your system, be sure to connect all these power connectors to your power
supply. Also, be sure to use the power supply recommended for this motherboard
by Supermicro.
It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid prob-
lems caused by power surges.
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Chapter 1: Overview