SUPER MICRO Computer X8STI-F, X8STI-LN4, X8STI-3F user manual

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WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Manual Revision 1.0a Release Date: March 3, 2009

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Contents X8STi X8STi-F X8STi-3F X8STi-LN4 Page Preface About This Motherboard Manual OrganizationConventions Used in the Manual Europe Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Asia-PacificTable of Contents Vii Appendix C Software Installation Instructions Checklist OverviewMotherboard X8STi-3F Image Important Notes to the User Motherboard LayoutX8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 Quick Reference X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 JumpersX8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 Headers/Connectors Connector DescriptionX8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 LED Indicators LEDMotherboard Features Sata ConnectionsUSB Devices SAS Connections for the X8STi-3F onlyIntegrated Ipmi 2.0 for the X8STi-F/X8STi-3F only Keyboard/MouseCPU Monitoring Fan ControlX8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 System Block Diagram DimmchbFeatures of the LGA 1366 Processor and the X58 Chipset Chipset OverviewPower Configuration Settings PC Health MonitoringBios Support for USB Keyboard Power SupplySlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Main Switch Override MechanismSuper I/O Page X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 User’s Manual Unpacking PrecautionsStatic-Sensitive Devices Socket Clip Load Plate Plastic Cap Processor and Heatsink InstallationInstalling an LGA 1366 Processor CPU Socket Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink #SNK-P0037 Removing the Heatsink Installation Instructions Mounting the Motherboard into the ChassisInstalling and Removing DDR3 Memory Installing and Removing the Memory ModulesInstalling & Removing DIMMs Same bankMemory Support Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability Connectors/IO Ports Back Panel Connectors and IO PortsKeyboard ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsMouse Universal Serial Bus USB Front Panel USB 2/3, 4/5, 6 Pin DefinitionsEthernet Ports LAN Ports Pin DefinitionSerial Ports Video Connector JF1 Header Pins Front Control PanelNMI Button Power LEDFront Control Panel Pin Definitions HDD LED/UID Switch NIC1/NIC2/NIC3*/NIC4* LEDs *NIC3/NIC4 X8STi-LN4Power Fail LED Overheat OH/Fan Fail/Blue UID LEDReset Button Power ButtonConnecting Cables ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR ConnectorsFan Headers Chassis IntrusionInternal Buzzer SpeakerOverheat/Fan Fail LED NIC3LED/NIC4LED X8STi-LN4 OnlyOnboard Power LED Power Supply I2C ConnectorAlarm Reset Sgpio 0/1 & 3-SGPIO 0/1 HeadersWake-On-LAN Button X8STi-3F onlyPower Supply Failure Unit Identifier SwitchesExplanation of Jumpers Jumper SettingsLAN Port Enable/Disable Watch Dog Enable/Disable Cmos ClearPCI SlotSMB Enable VGA EnableUSB Wake-Up SAS Enable/Disable X8STi-3F Only SAS RAID Mode Select X8STi-3F OnlyJBMC1 X8STi-F/X8STi-3F Only Ipmi Dedicated LAN LEDs X8STi-F/ X8STi-3F Only Onboard IndicatorsLAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs SAS Activity LED X8STi-3F Only SAS Heartbeat LED X8STi-3F OnlyBMC Heartbeat LED UID-LED SATA/SAS and Floppy Drive Connections SATA/SAS Connections SAS for X8STi- 3F onlyFloppy Connector No Power Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No VideoLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Technical Support ProceduresMemory Errors Question What type of memory does my motherboard support? Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion How do I update my BIOS? Returning Merchandise for Service Question Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard?Introduction Starting Bios Setup UtilityHow To Change the Configuration Data Main Setup How to Start the Setup UtilitySystem Memory System Time/System DateProcessor Advanced Setup Configurations Xboot FeatureXProcessor & Clock Options Active Processor Cores Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUClock Spread Spectrum Core Ratio Limit Intel Eist TechnologyIntel Turbo Boost Configuration Turbo Ratio Limit Program ~ 3 Core Ratio LimitC1E Support XAdvanced Chipset ControlXqpi and IMC Configuration QPI Links SpeedQPI L0s and L1 Memory ModeQPI Frequency Memory FrequencyHigh Performance Event Timer Inlet TemperatureTemperature Rise Throttling Open LoopIntel I/OAT Active State Power ManagementIntel VT-d USB FunctionsXide / Floppy Configuration DMA Mode LBA/Large ModePIO Mode Block Multi-Sector TransferBit Data Transfer XPCI/PnP ConfigurationA.R.T. For Hard disk drives Clear NvramXSuper IO Device Configuration XRemote Access Configuration XHardware Health Configuration CPU Temperature Xacpi Configuration Xipmi Configuration X8STi-F/X8STi-3F Only Abled BMC Watch Dog Timer ActionSet PEF Configuration View Event Log BMC WatchDog TimeOut MinSecXEvent Log Configuration Mark all events as readUser Password Security SettingsSupervisor Password Change Supervisor PasswordBoot Sector Virus Protection Boot ConfigurationXBoot Device Priority XRemovable Drives Exit OptionsXHard Disk Drives XCD/DVD DrivesDiscard Changes and Exit Load Optimal DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Discard ChangesAppendix a Post Error Beep Codes Recoverable Post Error Beep CodesPage Appendix B Installing the Windows OS Installing the Windows OS to a RAID SystemInstalling the Windows OS to a Non-RAID System Installing Drivers Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenConfiguring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control