SUPER MICRO Computer X8STI-3F, X8STI-F Installing and Removing the Memory Modules, Same bank

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Chapter 2: Installation

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Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.

CAUTION

Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM

modules to prevent any possible damage.

Installing & Removing DIMMs

Press down the release tabs

1.Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A. When populating multiple DIMM modules within a channel, always start with blue slot first. (For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and same speed

in the same bank.)

Insert & press down a

 

 

DIMM module into the slot

2.Press down the release tabs on the ends of a memory slot. Insert each DIMM module vertically into

its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incorrectly.

3.Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules.

4.Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM mod- ules from the motherboard.

Installing and Removing DDR3 Memory

To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module.

Notch

Release Tab

Notch

Front View

Note: Notch should align

 

with the receptive key

 

point on the slot.

Release Tab

 

This should release it from the slot.

Top View of DDR3 Slot

To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom.

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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 Static-Sensitive Devices PrecautionsUnpacking Installing an LGA 1366 Processor Processor and Heatsink InstallationSocket 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 PortsMouse ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsKeyboard 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 PinsFront Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LEDNMI 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 FailureLAN Port Enable/Disable Jumper SettingsExplanation 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 LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs Onboard IndicatorsIpmi 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 PowerMemory Errors Technical Support ProceduresLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Question How do I update my BIOS? Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion What type of memory does my motherboard support? Question Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard? Returning Merchandise for ServiceHow To Change the Configuration Data Starting Bios Setup UtilityIntroduction How to Start the Setup Utility Main SetupProcessor System Time/System DateSystem Memory Xboot Feature Advanced Setup ConfigurationsXProcessor & Clock Options Clock Spread Spectrum Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUActive 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 Set PEF Configuration BMC Watch Dog Timer ActionAbled Mark all events as read BMC WatchDog TimeOut MinSecXEvent Log Configuration View Event LogChange Supervisor Password Security SettingsSupervisor Password User PasswordXBoot Device Priority Boot ConfigurationBoot 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