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3-3 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?
Answer: The X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F supports up to 32GB 
of unbuffered ECC DDR3 SDRAM (1.5V, 1333/1066 MHz). See Section 2-3 for 
details on installing memory. 
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 files are located on 
our website 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 ROM file to your computer. 
Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS 
before downloading. After downloading the BIOS file (.zip archive), please unzip 
the file into a bootable USB pen/thumb drive. To flash the BIOS, run the batch file 
named "ami.bat" with the new BIOS ROM file from your bootable device or USB 
pen/thumb drive. Use the following format:
F:\> ami.bat BIOS-ROM-filename.xxx 
Note: Always use the file named “ami.bat” to update the BIOS, and insert 
a space between "ami.bat" and the filename. The BIOS-ROM-filename 
will bear the motherboard name (i.e., X9SCM) and build version as the 
extension. For example, "X9SCM0.115". When completed, your system 
will automatically reboot. 
When the BIOS flashing 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 
load the default settings. Next, press 
will then reboot. 
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 
to prevent possible system boot failure!
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.
Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?
Answer: Please see Appendix C-BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.
