SUPER MICRO Computer X8ST3-F, X8STE user manual Returning Merchandise for Service

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Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?

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to flash the BIOS. Then, bootup the system to the floppy disk. The BIOS utility will automatically flash the BIOS without any prompts. Please note that this process may take a few minutes to complete. Do not be concerned if the screen is paused for a few minutes.

Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible system boot failure!

Also, 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: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?

Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and install the applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows, security and audio drivers.

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A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Ship- ping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product prob- lems.

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Contents Revision 1.0b X8ST3-F X8STEUSER’S MANUAL Printed in the United States of America Preface About This MotherboardManual Organization 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 OSChecklist Chapter Introduction1-1 Overview 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 X8ST3-F/X8STE System Block Diagram 1-10RJ45 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 WOL1-6 Super I/O 1-7 Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller1-14 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 CapCPU CPU Socket Load PlateAlign CPU keys with socket keys Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink #SNK-P0037 Install the Heatsink Bracket on the reverse side of the boardHeatsink Bracket BKT-0023L, for screw-type heatsink only Passive Heatsink Removal Installation Instructions 2-3 Mounting the Motherboard into the ChassisTools Needed Installing and Removing DDR3 Memory 2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory ModulesInstalling & Removing DIMMs Front ViewMemory Support Maximum Memory PossibleDIMM Module Population Configuration 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 only2-14 Serial Ports1. COM1 2. COM2 Video Connector 2-151. VGA JF1 Header Pins Front Control Panel2-16 2-17 Power LEDFront Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI ButtonNIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators 2-18HDD LED 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 PWR2-22 Fan HeadersE. Fan5 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- lectBMC IPMI Enable X7ST3-F only 2-33A. BMC Enable 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 Activity2-36 Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED SettingsA. Onboard PWR LED 2-37 SATA Connectors2-9 Serial ATA and Floppy Drive Connections A. I-SATA 0~1Floppy Connector 2-38A. Floppy Before Power On Chapter Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures No Power3-2 Technical Support Procedures Memory ErrorsLosing the System’s Setup Configuration 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 Introduction4-2 Main Setup Starting the Setup UtilitySystem Time/System Date 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 Transfer4-15 DMA ModeS.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives 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 Appendix C Software Installation Instructions C-1 Installing DriversDriver/Tool Installation Display Screen 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