X9DR3_i-LN4F+ 1.1.indb - Supermicro
X9DR3_i-LN4F+ 1.1.indb - Supermicro
X9DR3_i-LN4F+ 1.1.indb - Supermicro
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting<br />
3-4 Frequently Asked Questions<br />
Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can<br />
support?<br />
Answer: The motherboard supports Registered/LRDIMM ECC or UDIMM ECC/<br />
Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM modules. To enhance memory performance, do not mix<br />
memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all memory installation<br />
instructions given on Section 2-4 in Chapter 2.<br />
Question: How do I update my BIOS?<br />
It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing<br />
any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website<br />
at http://www.supermicro.com. Please check our BIOS warning message and the<br />
information on how to update your BIOS on our website. Select your motherboard<br />
model and download the BIOS file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS<br />
revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. You can<br />
choose from the zip file and the .exe file. If you choose the zip BIOS file, please<br />
unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable USB device. Run the batch file using the format<br />
AMI.bat filename.rom from your bootable USB device to flash the BIOS. Then, your<br />
system will automatically reboot.<br />
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent<br />
possible system boot failure!)<br />
Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed.<br />
Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at <strong>Supermicro</strong> for<br />
repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS<br />
Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.supermicro.com.<br />
Question: How do I handle the used battery?<br />
Answer: Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any<br />
way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do<br />
not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the<br />
regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose<br />
of your used battery properly. (Refer to Section 3-3 on Page 3-6.)<br />
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