SUPER MICRO Computer
X8STE Super IO Device Configuration, Remote Access Configuration, 4-17
Troubleshooting
Install
FAQ
Alarm Reset
Password
Memory Errors
High Performance Event Timer
X8ST3-F/X8STE LED Indicators
Connecting Cables
Dimension
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USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0b
X8ST3-F X8STE
Printed in the United States of America
Manual Organization
Preface
About This Motherboard
Conventions Used in the Manual
Asia-Pacific
Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Europe
Chapter 1 Introduction
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 Installation
Preface
Table of Contents
Appendix B Installing the Windows OS
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 BIOS
Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes
1-1 Overview
Checklist
Chapter Introduction
X8ST3-F Image
Motherboard Layout
Important Notes to the User
Jumper
Default Setting
X8ST3-F/X8STE Quick Reference
X8ST3-F/X8STE Jumpers
X8ST3-F/X8STE Jumpers
X8ST3-F/X8STE LED Indicators
X8ST3-F/X8STE Headers/Connectors
Connector
Expansion Slots
Motherboard Features
Memory
Chipset
SAS Connections for the X8ST3-F only
BIOS
Power Configuration
Floppy Drive
CD Utilities
Dimensions
PC Health Monitoring
System Management
Chapter 1 Introduction
RJ45
X8ST3-F/X8STE System Block Diagram
1-10
1-11
1-2 Chipset Overview
1-3 PC Health Monitoring
1-4 Power Configuration Settings
Recovery from AC Power Loss
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator
Wake-On-LAN WOL
1-5 Power Supply
BIOS Support for USB Keyboard
Main Switch Override Mechanism
1-14
1-6 Super I/O
1-7 Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller
Three ADC inputs, Analog and Digital Video outputs
1-15
The WPCM450 also includes the following features
One X-Bus parallel interface for expansion I/O connections
1-16
Unpacking
Chapter Installation
Precautions
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Plastic Cap
2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation
Installing an LGA 1366 Processor
Socket Clip
Align CPU keys with socket keys
CPU CPU Socket
Load Plate
Heatsink Bracket BKT-0023L, for screw-type heatsink only
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink #SNK-P0037
Install the Heatsink Bracket on the reverse side of the board
Passive Heatsink Removal
Tools Needed
Installation Instructions
2-3 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis
Front View
2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules
Installing & Removing DIMMs
Installing and Removing DDR3 Memory
DIMM Module Population Configuration
Memory Support
Maximum Memory Possible
Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability
2-10
2-5 Connectors/IO Ports
Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports
Back Panel Connectors
Keyboard
2-11
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports
Mouse
Front Panel USB 2, 3, 4/5, 6/7
2-12
Universal Serial Bus USB
Back Panel USB 0/1 Pin Definitions
1. LAN1 2. LAN2 3 . I P M I D e d i c a t e d L A N X8ST3-F only
2-13
Ethernet Ports
NC No Connection
1. COM1 2. COM2
2-14
Serial Ports
1. VGA
Video Connector
2-15
2-16
JF1 Header Pins
Front Control Panel
NMI Button
Power LED
Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
2-17
HDD LED
NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators
2-18
A. OH/Fan Fail LED B. PWR Supply Fail
Power Fail LED
2-19
Overheat OH/Fan Fail LED
A. Reset Button B. PWR Button
Reset Button
Power Button
2-20
Required A. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR B. 8-Pin Processor PWR
2-6 Connecting Cables
ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors
2-21
E. Fan5
2-22
Fan Headers
A. Internal Buzzer B. Speaker
2-23
Internal Buzzer
Speaker
A. Overheat/Fan Fail LED B. Chassis Intrusion
2-24
Overheat/Fan Fail LED
Chassis Intrusion
A. PWR SMB B. PWR LED
Power Supply I2C Connector
Onboard Power LED
2-25
D. 3-SPGIO 1 X8ST3-F only E. Alarm Reset
Alarm Reset
2-26
T-SGPIO 0/1 & 3-SGPIO 0/1 Headers
A. WOL B. I-Button
2-27
Wake-On-LAN
I-Button
2-28
2-7 Jumper Settings
LAN Port Enable/Disable
Explanation of Jumpers
A. Clear CMOS B. Watch Dog Enable
Watch Dog Enable/Disable
2-29
CMOS Clear
C. VGA Enable
BMC VGA Enable
2-30
SMB to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Speeds
C. FP USB 2, 3 Wake-up
2-31
USB Wake-Up
A. BP USB 0/1 Wake-up B. FP USB 4/5, 6/7 Wake-up
A. RAID Enable B. SAS RAID Mode Se- lect
SAS Enable/Disable X8ST3-F Only
2-32
SAS RAID Mode Select X8ST3-F Only
A. BMC Enable
BMC IPMI Enable X7ST3-F only
2-33
IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs X8ST3-F Only
2-8 Onboard Indicators
IPMI LAN
LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs
A. SAS Heartbeat B. SAS Activity
2-35
SAS Activity LED X8ST3-F Only
SAS Heartbeat LED X8ST3-F Only
A. Onboard PWR LED
2-36
Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED Settings
A. I-SATA 0~1
SATA Connectors
2-9 Serial ATA and Floppy Drive Connections
2-37
A. Floppy
Floppy Connector
2-38
No Power
Chapter Troubleshooting
3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures
Before Power On
Losing the System’s Setup Configuration
3-2 Technical Support Procedures
Memory Errors
com/support/bios
3-3 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?
3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service
4-1 Introduction
Chapter BIOS
Starting BIOS Setup Utility
How To Change the Configuration Data
System Time/System Date
4-2 Main Setup
Starting the Setup Utility
Physical Count Logical Count
Processor
System Memory
AMIBIOS Version Build Date
Quiet Boot
4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations
BOOT Feature
Quick Boot
Hit Del Message Display
Wait For F1 If Error
Restore on AC Power Loss
Processor & Clock Options
Simultaneous Multi-Threading Available when supported by the CPU
Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Available when supported by the CPU
Intel Virtualization Technology Available when supported by the CPU
1 - Core Ratio Limit
Intel TurboMode Tech Available if Intel EIST technology is Enabled
Intel Turbo Boost Configuration Turbo Ratio Limit Program
Intel EIST Technology
C-STATE Tech
C-State package limit setting
Intel C-STATE Architecture
C1E Support
QPI Links Speed
QPI and IMC Configuration
Advanced Chipset Control
DCA Prefetch Delay
Throttling - Open Loop
4-10
Demand Scrubbing
Patrol Scrubbing
Altitude
High Performance Event Timer
4-11
Air Flow
USB 2.0 Controller
Active State Power Management
4-12
USB Functions
SATA#2 Configuration
IDE / Floppy Configuration
SATA#1 Configuration
Configure SATA#1 as
Block Multi-Sector Transfer
4-14
Type
LBA/Large Mode
S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives
4-15
DMA Mode
4-16
PCI/PnP Configuration
PCI Latency Timer
Enabled Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM, Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM
4-17
Super IO Device Configuration
Remote Access Configuration
Remote Access
4-18
Hardware Health Configuration
Redirection After BIOS POST
CPU Overheat Alarm
CPU Temperature
4-19
Fan Speed Control Modes
ACPI Configuration
Disabled PS/2 KB/MS Wake-Up
4-20
4-21
IPMI Configuration X8ST3-F Only
ACPI Version Features
Set LAN Configuration
4-22
Set PEF Configuration
4-23
Event Log Configuration
BMC Watch Dog Timer Action
BMC WatchDog TimeOut MinSec
Change Supervisor Password
4-4 Security Settings
Supervisor Password
User Password
4-25
4-5 Boot Configuration
Boot Device Priority
Boot Sector Virus Protection
4-26
4-6 Exit Options
Removable Drives
CD/DVD Drives
Discard Changes and Exit
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
4-27
4-28
Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes
Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes
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B-1 Installing the Windows OS for Systems with RAID Functions
Appendix B Installing the Windows OS
B-2 Installing the Windows OS for Systems without RAID Functions
Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen
Appendix C Software Installation Instructions
C-1 Installing Drivers
Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I Health Information
C-2 Configuring Supero Doctor
Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control
X8ST3-F/X8STE Users Manual
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