SUPER MICRO Computer X8STI-3F, X8STI-F, X8STI-LN4 user manual Motherboard Features, Sata Connections

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Motherboard Features

CPU

Single Intel® Core™ i7 and future Nehalem Family processors in the LGA1366 socket

Memory

Six 240-pin, DDR3 SDRAM DIMM sockets with support for unbuffered ECC or non ECC 1333/1066/800 MHz memory.

Note: Both Unbuffered ECC and Non-ECC DIMM modules are supported by the motherboard. Using ECC or Non-ECC memory on your motherboard depends on the CPU installed.

Supports 3-channel memory bus

Supports DIMM sizes of 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB

Chipset

Intel® X58 Express Chipset

Intel ICH10R

Expansion Slots

One (1) (PCI-Express x16 Gen2 + PCI-Express x8 in x4) slot

One (1) 32-bit PCI 33MHz slot (Slot 1)

Integrated Graphics

Matrox G200ew with 8 MB Video Memory

Network Connections

Two Intel 82574L Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet Controllers for LAN 1 and LAN 2 ports, additional two 82574L for LAN 3 and LAN 4 ports on the X8STi-LN4 model

Two (2) or four (4)* RJ-45 Rear IO Panel Connectors with Link and Activity LEDs (*Four RJ-45 ports are available on the X8STi-LN4 only)

Single Realtek RTL8201N PHY for the Dedicated IPMI 2.0LAN for the X8STi- F/-3F

One (1) RJ45 Rear I/O Panel Dedicated IPMI 2.0 Connector for the X8STi-F/- 3F

I/O Devices

SATA Connections

Six (6) SATA ports supported by the Intel ICH10R SATA Controller

Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 under the Windows OS environment

Supports RAID 0, 1, 10 under the Linux OS environment

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Contents X8STi X8STi-F X8STi-3F X8STi-LN4 Page About This Motherboard Manual Organization PrefaceConventions Used in the Manual Asia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeTable of Contents Vii Appendix C Software Installation Instructions Overview ChecklistMotherboard X8STi-3F Image Motherboard Layout Important Notes to the UserX8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 Jumpers X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 Quick ReferenceConnector Description X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 Headers/ConnectorsLED X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 LED IndicatorsSata Connections Motherboard FeaturesKeyboard/Mouse SAS Connections for the X8STi-3F onlyIntegrated Ipmi 2.0 for the X8STi-F/X8STi-3F only USB DevicesFan Control CPU MonitoringDimmchb X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 System Block DiagramChipset Overview Features of the LGA 1366 Processor and the X58 ChipsetPC Health Monitoring Power Configuration SettingsMain Switch Override Mechanism Power SupplySlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Bios Support for USB KeyboardSuper I/O Page X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 User’s Manual Precautions Static-Sensitive DevicesUnpacking Processor and Heatsink Installation Installing an LGA 1366 ProcessorSocket Clip Load Plate Plastic Cap CPU Socket Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink #SNK-P0037 Removing the Heatsink Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis Installation InstructionsSame bank Installing and Removing the Memory ModulesInstalling & Removing DIMMs Installing and Removing DDR3 MemoryMemory Support Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports Connectors/IO PortsATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports MouseKeyboard Front Panel USB 2/3, 4/5, 6 Pin Definitions Universal Serial Bus USBLAN Ports Pin Definition Ethernet PortsSerial Ports Video Connector Front Control Panel JF1 Header PinsPower LED Front Control Panel Pin DefinitionsNMI Button NIC1/NIC2/NIC3*/NIC4* LEDs *NIC3/NIC4 X8STi-LN4 HDD LED/UID SwitchOverheat OH/Fan Fail/Blue UID LED Power Fail LEDPower Button Reset ButtonATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors Connecting CablesChassis Intrusion Fan HeadersSpeaker Internal BuzzerNIC3LED/NIC4LED X8STi-LN4 Only Overheat/Fan Fail LEDPower Supply I2C Connector Onboard Power LEDSgpio 0/1 & 3-SGPIO 0/1 Headers Alarm ResetButton X8STi-3F only Wake-On-LANUnit Identifier Switches Power Supply FailureJumper Settings LAN Port Enable/DisableExplanation of Jumpers Cmos Clear Watch Dog Enable/DisableVGA Enable PCI SlotSMB EnableUSB Wake-Up SAS RAID Mode Select X8STi-3F Only SAS Enable/Disable X8STi-3F OnlyJBMC1 X8STi-F/X8STi-3F Only Onboard Indicators LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDsIpmi Dedicated LAN LEDs X8STi-F/ X8STi-3F Only SAS Heartbeat LED X8STi-3F Only SAS Activity LED X8STi-3F OnlyBMC Heartbeat LED UID-LED SATA/SAS Connections SAS for X8STi- 3F only SATA/SAS and Floppy Drive ConnectionsFloppy Connector No Video Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No PowerTechnical Support Procedures Memory ErrorsLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Frequently Asked Questions Question How do I update my BIOS?Question What type of memory does my motherboard support? Question Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard? Returning Merchandise for ServiceStarting Bios Setup Utility How To Change the Configuration DataIntroduction How to Start the Setup Utility Main SetupSystem Time/System Date ProcessorSystem Memory Xboot Feature Advanced Setup ConfigurationsXProcessor & Clock Options Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU Clock Spread SpectrumActive Processor Cores ~ 3 Core Ratio Limit Intel Eist TechnologyIntel Turbo Boost Configuration Turbo Ratio Limit Program Core Ratio LimitQPI Links Speed XAdvanced Chipset ControlXqpi and IMC Configuration C1E SupportMemory Frequency Memory ModeQPI Frequency QPI L0s and L1Throttling Open Loop Inlet TemperatureTemperature Rise High Performance Event TimerUSB Functions Active State Power ManagementIntel VT-d Intel I/OATXide / Floppy Configuration Block Multi-Sector Transfer LBA/Large ModePIO Mode DMA ModeClear Nvram XPCI/PnP ConfigurationA.R.T. For Hard disk drives Bit Data TransferXSuper IO Device Configuration XRemote Access Configuration XHardware Health Configuration CPU Temperature Xacpi Configuration Xipmi Configuration X8STi-F/X8STi-3F Only BMC Watch Dog Timer Action Set PEF ConfigurationAbled Mark all events as read BMC WatchDog TimeOut MinSecXEvent Log Configuration View Event LogChange Supervisor Password Security SettingsSupervisor Password User PasswordBoot Configuration XBoot Device PriorityBoot Sector Virus Protection XCD/DVD Drives Exit OptionsXHard Disk Drives XRemovable DrivesDiscard Changes Load Optimal DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Discard Changes and ExitRecoverable Post Error Beep Codes Appendix a Post Error Beep CodesPage Installing the Windows OS to a RAID System Appendix B Installing the Windows OSInstalling the Windows OS to a Non-RAID System Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Installing DriversConfiguring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control