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Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1
Checklist ..........................................................................................................1-1
1-2 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-2
H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF Quick Reference ........................................................ 1-6
1-3 Chipset Overview ..........................................................................................1-10
AMD SR5670 or SR5690 and SP5100 Chipset ........................................... 1-10
HyperTransport Technology .......................................................................... 1-10
1-4 PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 1-10
1-5 Power Confi guration Settings.........................................................................1-1 1
1-6 Power Supply ................................................................................................1-12
1-7 Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2 Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ..................................................................................2-1
Precautions .....................................................................................................2-1
Unpacking .......................................................................................................2-1
2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................2-2
2-3 Mounting the Motherboard into a Chassis ...................................................... 2-4
2-4 Installing Memory ............................................................................................2-4
DIMM Module Population Confi guration .................................................... 2-6
2-5 PCI Expansion Cards ......................................................................................2-7
2-6 I/O Port and Control Panel Connections ........................................................ 2-8
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 2-8
2-7 Connector Defi nitions ...................................................................................... 2-9
Fan Headers ...............................................................................................2-9
LAN1/2/3/4 (Ethernet Ports) ....................................................................... 2-9
Unit Identifi er Button ................................................................................... 2-9
JP1 Adapter Card Connector ..................................................................... 2-9
IPMB .........................................................................................................2-10
Overheat LED ...........................................................................................2-10
USB Headers ........................................................................................... 2-10
SXB1 Adapter Card Slot/Connector .........................................................2-10
Trusted Platform Module Header ..............................................................2-11
2-8 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-12
Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................2-12
CMOS Clear .............................................................................................2-12
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