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Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro............................................................................ 1-2
X6DH8-G2/X6DHE-G2 Image .................................................... 1-3
X6DH8-G2/X6DHE-G2 Layout................................................... 1-4
Quick Reference ...................................................................................... 1-5
Motherboard Features ............................................................................. 1-6
Intel Lindenhurst Chipset: System Block Diagram ............................. 1-8
1-2 Chipset Overview........................................................................................... 1-9
1-3 Special Features........................................................................................... 1-10
Recovery from AC Power Loss ......................................................... 1-10
1-4 PC Health Monitoring.................................................................................... 1-10
1-5 ACPI Features ............................................................................................... 1-11
1-6 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 1-13
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 PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation .................................................. 2-2
2-3 Installing DIMMs............................................................................................... 2-6
2-4 I/O Ports/Control Panel Connectors............................................................. 2-7
2-5 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 2-9
ATX Power Connector............................................................................ 2-9
Processor Power Connector................................................................. 2-9
NMI Button ................................................................................................ 2-10
Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-10
HDD LED .................................................................................................. 2-11
NIC1 LED ................................................................................................. 2-11
Overheat LED ......................................................................................... 2-12
Power Fail LED ....................................................................................... 2-12
Reset Button........................................................................................... 2-13
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X6DH8-G2/X6DHE-G2 User's Manual
