SUPER MICRO Computer X8STE, X8ST3-F user manual Chapter Introduction, Overview, Checklist

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Checklist

Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance.

Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

The following items are included in the retail box.

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One (1) Supermicro Mainboard

Six (6) SATA cables (CBL-0044L)

One (1) floppy drive ribbon cable (CBL-022L)

One (1) I/O shield (MCP-260-00027-0N)

One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities (CDR-X8-UP)

One (1) User's/BIOS Manual (MNL-1040)

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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 Headquarters Contacting SupermicroEurope Asia-PacificChapter 2 Installation Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1 IntroductionTable of Contents Chapter 4 BIOS Chapter 3 TroubleshootingAppendix A POST Error Beep Codes Appendix B Installing the Windows OSChecklist Chapter Introduction1-1 Overview X8ST3-F Image Motherboard Layout Important Notes to the UserX8ST3-F/X8STE Quick Reference Default SettingX8ST3-F/X8STE Jumpers JumperX8ST3-F/X8STE Headers/Connectors X8ST3-F/X8STE LED IndicatorsConnector X8ST3-F/X8STE JumpersMemory Motherboard FeaturesChipset Expansion SlotsPower Configuration BIOSFloppy Drive SAS Connections for the X8ST3-F onlyPC Health Monitoring DimensionsSystem Management CD UtilitiesChapter 1 Introduction X8ST3-F/X8STE System Block Diagram 1-10RJ45 1-11 1-2 Chipset OverviewRecovery from AC Power Loss 1-4 Power Configuration SettingsSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator 1-3 PC Health MonitoringBIOS Support for USB Keyboard 1-5 Power SupplyMain Switch Override Mechanism Wake-On-LAN WOL1-6 Super I/O 1-7 Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller1-14 The WPCM450 also includes the following features 1-15One X-Bus parallel interface for expansion I/O connections Three ADC inputs, Analog and Digital Video outputs1-16 Precautions Chapter Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices UnpackingInstalling an LGA 1366 Processor 2-2 Processor and Heatsink InstallationSocket Clip 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 & Removing DIMMs 2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory ModulesInstalling and Removing DDR3 Memory Front ViewMemory Support Maximum Memory PossibleDIMM Module Population Configuration Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports 2-5 Connectors/IO PortsBack Panel Connectors 2-10ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports 2-11Mouse KeyboardUniversal Serial Bus USB 2-12Back Panel USB 0/1 Pin Definitions Front Panel USB 2, 3, 4/5, 6/7Ethernet Ports 2-13NC No Connection 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 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED2-17 NMI ButtonNIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators 2-18HDD LED 2-19 Power Fail LEDOverheat OH/Fan Fail LED A. OH/Fan Fail LED B. PWR Supply FailPower Button Reset Button2-20 A. Reset Button B. PWR ButtonATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors 2-6 Connecting Cables2-21 Required A. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR B. 8-Pin Processor PWR2-22 Fan HeadersE. Fan5 Internal Buzzer 2-23Speaker A. Internal Buzzer B. SpeakerOverheat/Fan Fail LED 2-24Chassis Intrusion A. Overheat/Fan Fail LED B. Chassis IntrusionOnboard Power LED Power Supply I2C Connector2-25 A. PWR SMB B. PWR LED2-26 Alarm ResetT-SGPIO 0/1 & 3-SGPIO 0/1 Headers D. 3-SPGIO 1 X8ST3-F only E. Alarm ResetWake-On-LAN 2-27I-Button A. WOL B. I-ButtonLAN Port Enable/Disable 2-7 Jumper SettingsExplanation of Jumpers 2-282-29 Watch Dog Enable/DisableCMOS Clear A. Clear CMOS B. Watch Dog Enable2-30 BMC VGA EnableSMB to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Speeds C. VGA EnableUSB Wake-Up 2-31A. BP USB 0/1 Wake-up B. FP USB 4/5, 6/7 Wake-up C. FP USB 2, 3 Wake-up2-32 SAS Enable/Disable X8ST3-F OnlySAS RAID Mode Select X8ST3-F Only A. RAID Enable B. SAS RAID Mode Se- lectBMC IPMI Enable X7ST3-F only 2-33A. BMC Enable IPMI LAN 2-8 Onboard IndicatorsLAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs X8ST3-F OnlySAS Activity LED X8ST3-F Only 2-35SAS Heartbeat LED X8ST3-F Only A. SAS Heartbeat B. SAS Activity2-36 Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED SettingsA. Onboard PWR LED 2-9 Serial ATA and Floppy Drive Connections SATA Connectors2-37 A. I-SATA 0~1Floppy Connector 2-38A. Floppy 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures Chapter TroubleshootingBefore Power On No Power3-2 Technical Support Procedures Memory ErrorsLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Question How do I update my BIOS? 3-3 Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion What type of memory does my motherboard support? com/support/biosQuestion Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard? 3-4 Returning Merchandise for ServiceStarting BIOS Setup Utility Chapter BIOSHow To Change the Configuration Data 4-1 Introduction4-2 Main Setup Starting the Setup UtilitySystem Time/System Date System Memory ProcessorAMIBIOS Version Build Date Physical Count Logical CountBOOT Feature 4-3 Advanced Setup ConfigurationsQuick Boot Quiet BootRestore on AC Power Loss Wait For F1 If ErrorProcessor & Clock Options Hit Del Message DisplayAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch Available when supported by the CPU Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUIntel Virtualization Technology Available when supported by the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading Available when supported by the CPUIntel Turbo Boost Configuration Turbo Ratio Limit Program Intel TurboMode Tech Available if Intel EIST technology is EnabledIntel EIST Technology 1 - Core Ratio LimitIntel C-STATE Architecture C-State package limit settingC1E Support C-STATE TechAdvanced Chipset Control QPI and IMC ConfigurationDCA Prefetch Delay QPI Links SpeedDemand Scrubbing 4-10Patrol Scrubbing Throttling - Open Loop4-11 High Performance Event TimerAir Flow Altitude4-12 Active State Power ManagementUSB Functions USB 2.0 ControllerSATA#1 Configuration IDE / Floppy ConfigurationConfigure SATA#1 as SATA#2 ConfigurationType 4-14LBA/Large Mode Block Multi-Sector Transfer4-15 DMA ModeS.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives PCI Latency Timer PCI/PnP ConfigurationEnabled Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM, Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM 4-16Remote Access Configuration Super IO Device ConfigurationRemote Access 4-17Redirection After BIOS POST Hardware Health ConfigurationCPU Overheat Alarm 4-18CPU Temperature 4-19Disabled PS/2 KB/MS Wake-Up ACPI Configuration4-20 Fan Speed Control ModesACPI Version Features IPMI Configuration X8ST3-F OnlySet LAN Configuration 4-214-22 Set PEF ConfigurationBMC Watch Dog Timer Action Event Log ConfigurationBMC WatchDog TimeOut MinSec 4-23Supervisor Password 4-4 Security SettingsUser Password Change Supervisor PasswordBoot Device Priority 4-5 Boot ConfigurationBoot Sector Virus Protection 4-25Removable Drives 4-6 Exit OptionsCD/DVD Drives 4-26Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimal Defaults4-27 Discard Changes and Exit4-28 Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep CodesPage B-1 Installing the Windows OS for Systems with RAID Functions Appendix B Installing the Windows OSB-2 Installing the Windows OS for Systems without RAID Functions Appendix C Software Installation Instructions C-1 Installing DriversDriver/Tool Installation Display Screen Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I Health Information C-2 Configuring Supero DoctorSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control X8ST3-F/X8STE Users Manual Disclaimer continued