User`s manual

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X7SB4/X7SBE User's Manual
F:\>ashxxxxxxxx.rom<Enter>
Note:Besuretoinsertaspaceimmediatelyafter"ash"anduseonlythele
named“ash.bat”toupdatetheBIOS.
When completed, your system will automatically reboot. If you choose the .exe
le,pleaserunthe.exeleunderWindowstocreatetheBIOSashoppydisk.
Insert the oppy disk into the system you wish to ash the BIOS. Then, boot
thesystemtotheoppydisk.TheBIOSutilitywillautomaticallyashtheBIOS
without any prompts. 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!
WhentheBIOSashingscreeniscompleted,thesystemwillrebootandwill
show “Press F1 or F2”. At this point, you will need to load the BIOS defaults.
Press<F1>togototheBIOSsetupscreen,andpress<F9>toloadthedefault
settings.Next,press<F10>tosaveandexit.Thesystemwillthenreboot.
Note: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not removable. To
repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your motherboard to RMA
at Supermicro for service.
3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required
before 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. Ship-
ping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when
service is complete.
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages
incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor rst for any product prob-
lems.
For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.super-
micro.com/support/rma/).