Table Of Contents - Supermicro SUPERO X8DTN+ User Manual

X8DTN+ User's Manual
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .......................................................................................................... 1-1
X8DTN+ Quick Reference .............................................................................. 1-5
Motherboard Features ................................................................................... 1-6
1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview.................................................................... 1-9
The Main Features of the 5500/5600 Series Processor and the 5520 Chipset ..
........................................................................................................................ 1-9
1-3 Special Features ........................................................................................... 1-10
1-4 PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 1-10
1-5 ACPI Features ................................................................................................1-11
1-6 Power Supply .................................................................................................1-11
1-7 Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2 Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 2-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 2-2
Installing a CPU Heatsink ............................................................................... 2-4
2-3 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis ................................................... 2-6
Tools Needed .................................................................................................. 2-6
Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 2-6
2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules ............................................... 2-7
Installing & Removing DIMMs ......................................................................... 2-7
2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports............................................................... 2-12
1. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports .............................................................. 2-12
2. Back Panel IO Port and Onboard IO Connection Pin Defi nitions ............ 2-13
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ............................................ 2-13
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...................................................................... 2-14
Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 2-15
VGA Connector ........................................................................................ 2-16
Gigabit LAN (Ethernet) Ports ................................................................... 2-17
3. Front Control Panel ................................................................................... 2-18

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