User`s manual

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X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F User's Manual

Question: How do I update my BIOS?

Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not

experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS ﬁ les are located on

our web site at

http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS

warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web

site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS ﬁ le to your computer.

Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure that it is newer than your

BIOS before downloading. You can choose from the zip ﬁ le and the .exe ﬁ le. If you

choose the zip BIOS ﬁ le, please unzip the BIOS ﬁ le onto a bootable USB device.

Run the batch ﬁ le using the format ﬂ ash.bat ﬁ lename.rom from your bootable USB

device to ﬂ ash the BIOS. Then, your system will automatically reboot. Please note

that this process may take a few minutes to complete. Do not be concerned if the

screen is paused for a few minutes.

Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS

to prevent possible system boot failure!)

Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed.

Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for

repair.

Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?

Answer: The supplied CD has drivers and programs that are needed for your sys-

tem. Please review the CD and install the applications you need. Applications on

the CD include chipset drivers for the Windows OS, security and audio drivers.

3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-

fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your

vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning

to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the

outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and

handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service

is complete.

For faster service, You can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.

supermicro.com/support/rma/).

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-

curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper

maintenance of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor ﬁ rst for any product problems.