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X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual

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

experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS ﬁles 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 ﬁle 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

ﬁle and the .exe ﬁle. If you choose the zip BIOS ﬁle, please unzip the BIOS

ﬁle onto a bootable USB device. Run the batch ﬁle using the format ﬂash.bat

ﬁlename.rom from your bootable USB device to ﬂash 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 Supermicro for repair.

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

Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will

greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and install

the applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for the

Windows OS, security and audio drivers.

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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. You can

also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro.com/support/rma/).

When returning the motherboard 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.

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 ﬁrst for any product problems.

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