SUPER MICRO Computer user manual 2-14, Serial Ports, COM1 2. COM2, X8ST3-F/X8STE

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X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual

Serial Ports

Serial Port Pin Definitions

(COM1/COM2)

A COM Port is located on the IO Backplane and a Serial port is lo- cated next to the Floppy Drive to provide front access. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Pin # Definition

1CDC

2RXD

3TXD

4DTR

5Ground

Pin # Definition

6DSR

7RTS

8CTS

9RI

10NC

X8ST3-F/X8STE

1.COM1

2.COM2

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Contents USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0bX8ST3-F X8STE Printed in the United States of America Manual Organization PrefaceAbout This Motherboard Conventions Used in the Manual Europe Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Asia-PacificPreface Table of ContentsChapter 2 Installation Chapter 1 IntroductionTable of Contents Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes Chapter 3 TroubleshootingChapter 4 BIOS Appendix B Installing the Windows OS1-1 Overview ChecklistChapter Introduction X8ST3-F Image Important Notes to the User Motherboard LayoutX8ST3-F/X8STE Jumpers Default SettingX8ST3-F/X8STE Quick Reference JumperConnector X8ST3-F/X8STE LED IndicatorsX8ST3-F/X8STE Headers/Connectors X8ST3-F/X8STE JumpersChipset Motherboard FeaturesMemory Expansion SlotsFloppy Drive BIOSPower Configuration SAS Connections for the X8ST3-F onlySystem Management DimensionsPC Health Monitoring CD UtilitiesChapter 1 Introduction RJ45 X8ST3-F/X8STE System Block Diagram1-10 1-2 Chipset Overview 1-11Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator 1-4 Power Configuration SettingsRecovery from AC Power Loss 1-3 PC Health MonitoringMain Switch Override Mechanism 1-5 Power SupplyBIOS Support for USB Keyboard Wake-On-LAN WOL1-14 1-6 Super I/O1-7 Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller One X-Bus parallel interface for expansion I/O connections 1-15The WPCM450 also includes the following features Three ADC inputs, Analog and Digital Video outputs1-16 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Chapter InstallationPrecautions UnpackingSocket Clip 2-2 Processor and Heatsink InstallationInstalling an LGA 1366 Processor Plastic CapAlign CPU keys with socket keys CPU CPU SocketLoad Plate Heatsink Bracket BKT-0023L, for screw-type heatsink only Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink #SNK-P0037Install the Heatsink Bracket on the reverse side of the board Passive Heatsink Removal Tools Needed Installation Instructions2-3 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis Installing and Removing DDR3 Memory 2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory ModulesInstalling & Removing DIMMs Front ViewDIMM Module Population Configuration Memory SupportMaximum Memory Possible Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability Back Panel Connectors 2-5 Connectors/IO PortsBack Panel Connectors and IO Ports 2-10Mouse 2-11ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports KeyboardBack Panel USB 0/1 Pin Definitions 2-12Universal Serial Bus USB Front Panel USB 2, 3, 4/5, 6/7NC No Connection 2-13Ethernet Ports 1. LAN1 2. LAN2 3 . I P M I D e d i c a t e d L A N X8ST3-F only1. COM1 2. COM2 2-14Serial Ports 1. VGA Video Connector2-15 2-16 JF1 Header PinsFront Control Panel 2-17 Power LEDFront Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI ButtonHDD LED NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators2-18 Overheat OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED2-19 A. OH/Fan Fail LED B. PWR Supply Fail2-20 Reset ButtonPower Button A. Reset Button B. PWR Button2-21 2-6 Connecting CablesATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors Required A. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR B. 8-Pin Processor PWRE. Fan5 2-22Fan Headers Speaker 2-23Internal Buzzer A. Internal Buzzer B. SpeakerChassis Intrusion 2-24Overheat/Fan Fail LED A. Overheat/Fan Fail LED B. Chassis Intrusion2-25 Power Supply I2C ConnectorOnboard Power LED A. PWR SMB B. PWR LEDT-SGPIO 0/1 & 3-SGPIO 0/1 Headers Alarm Reset2-26 D. 3-SPGIO 1 X8ST3-F only E. Alarm ResetI-Button 2-27Wake-On-LAN A. WOL B. I-ButtonExplanation of Jumpers 2-7 Jumper SettingsLAN Port Enable/Disable 2-28CMOS Clear Watch Dog Enable/Disable2-29 A. Clear CMOS B. Watch Dog EnableSMB to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Speeds BMC VGA Enable2-30 C. VGA EnableA. BP USB 0/1 Wake-up B. FP USB 4/5, 6/7 Wake-up 2-31USB Wake-Up C. FP USB 2, 3 Wake-upSAS RAID Mode Select X8ST3-F Only SAS Enable/Disable X8ST3-F Only2-32 A. RAID Enable B. SAS RAID Mode Se- lectA. BMC Enable BMC IPMI Enable X7ST3-F only2-33 LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs 2-8 Onboard IndicatorsIPMI LAN IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs X8ST3-F OnlySAS Heartbeat LED X8ST3-F Only 2-35SAS Activity LED X8ST3-F Only A. SAS Heartbeat B. SAS ActivityA. Onboard PWR LED 2-36Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED Settings 2-37 SATA Connectors2-9 Serial ATA and Floppy Drive Connections A. I-SATA 0~1A. Floppy Floppy Connector2-38 Before Power On Chapter Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures No PowerLosing the System’s Setup Configuration 3-2 Technical Support ProceduresMemory Errors Question What type of memory does my motherboard support? 3-3 Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion How do I update my BIOS? com/support/bios3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service Question Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard?How To Change the Configuration Data Chapter BIOSStarting BIOS Setup Utility 4-1 IntroductionSystem Time/System Date 4-2 Main SetupStarting the Setup Utility AMIBIOS Version Build Date ProcessorSystem Memory Physical Count Logical CountQuick Boot 4-3 Advanced Setup ConfigurationsBOOT Feature Quiet BootProcessor & Clock Options Wait For F1 If ErrorRestore on AC Power Loss Hit Del Message DisplayIntel Virtualization Technology Available when supported by the CPU Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch Available when supported by the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading Available when supported by the CPUIntel EIST Technology Intel TurboMode Tech Available if Intel EIST technology is EnabledIntel Turbo Boost Configuration Turbo Ratio Limit Program 1 - Core Ratio LimitC1E Support C-State package limit settingIntel C-STATE Architecture C-STATE TechDCA Prefetch Delay QPI and IMC ConfigurationAdvanced Chipset Control QPI Links SpeedPatrol Scrubbing 4-10Demand Scrubbing Throttling - Open LoopAir Flow High Performance Event Timer4-11 AltitudeUSB Functions Active State Power Management4-12 USB 2.0 ControllerConfigure SATA#1 as IDE / Floppy ConfigurationSATA#1 Configuration SATA#2 ConfigurationLBA/Large Mode 4-14Type Block Multi-Sector TransferS.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives 4-15DMA Mode Enabled Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM, Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM PCI/PnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer 4-16Remote Access Super IO Device ConfigurationRemote Access Configuration 4-17CPU Overheat Alarm Hardware Health ConfigurationRedirection After BIOS POST 4-184-19 CPU Temperature4-20 ACPI ConfigurationDisabled PS/2 KB/MS Wake-Up Fan Speed Control ModesSet LAN Configuration IPMI Configuration X8ST3-F OnlyACPI Version Features 4-21Set PEF Configuration 4-22BMC WatchDog TimeOut MinSec Event Log ConfigurationBMC Watch Dog Timer Action 4-23User Password 4-4 Security SettingsSupervisor Password Change Supervisor PasswordBoot Sector Virus Protection 4-5 Boot ConfigurationBoot Device Priority 4-25CD/DVD Drives 4-6 Exit OptionsRemovable Drives 4-264-27 Load Optimal DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Discard Changes and Exit4-28 Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes Recoverable POST Error Beep CodesPage Appendix B Installing the Windows OS B-1 Installing the Windows OS for Systems with RAID FunctionsB-2 Installing the Windows OS for Systems without RAID Functions Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Appendix C Software Installation InstructionsC-1 Installing Drivers C-2 Configuring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I Health InformationSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control X8ST3-F/X8STE Users Manual Disclaimer continued