SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIL-V, X8SIL-F user manual Motherboard Layout, Vga

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Motherboard Layout

KB/MOUSE

JPUSB1:B/P USB WAKE UP

JPI2C:PWR I2C

JPI2C

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FLOPPY

 

1

JPW1

 

 

JPUSB1

 

 

COM1

DIMM1B DIMM1A DIMM2B DIMM2A DDR3 1066/1333 UDIMM/RDIMM required

VGA

 

1

FAN5

LAN1

JLAN2 JLAN1

 

FAN1

 

 

 

FAN2

 

 

JTPM

U26

JLED1:Power LED

JD1:Buzzer/Speaker

 

 

1

1

 

SPKR1

JLED1

JD1

 

 

 

PWR LED

 

 

 

HDD LED

 

 

 

NIC1

 

CPU

 

NIC2

 

 

OH/FF

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

RST

 

 

 

PWR ON

JPB 1

JPL11

JPL21

JPB:BMC 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE

 

 

LE7

 

U61

JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN1

JI2C1 1

JI2C2 1

J6

SLOT7 PCI-E X8 GEN2

JI2C1/JI2C2

ON:Enable

OFF:Disable

J5

SLOT6 PCI-E X8 GEN2

J8

REV:1.00

USA

SLOT5 PCI-E X4 on X8

 

IN

X8SIL DESIGNED

SLOT4 PCI 33MHZ

PCI1

JPG1: VGA 1-2:Enable

J16

2-3:Disable

JL1:CHASSIS INTRUSION

USB 10/11

COM2

 

 

 

 

J24

MAC CODE

BAR CODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

JF1

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE4

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE3

U2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE2

JBT1

 

 

 

T-SGPIO2

 

 

 

 

 

JBT1:CMOS CLEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

I-SATA5

I-SATA1

I-SATA3

 

 

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA2

J13

 

 

 

 

 

SGPIO1T-

JL1FAN3

1 JPT1:TPM 1-2:Enable FAN42-3:DisableJPES

1-2:ENABLE 1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE 2-3:DISABLE

JPG1

J14

USB4

USB2/3

1

 

DOM PWR

Important Notes to the User

See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections.

" " indicates the location of "Pin 1".

Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.

When LE2 (Onboard Power LED Indicator) is on, system power is on. Unplug the power cable before installing or removing any components.

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Contents X8SIL X8SIL-F X8SIL-V Page About This Motherboard Manual Organization Conventions Used in the ManualEurope Contacting SupermicroAsia-Pacific Table of Contents Troubleshooting Introduction Main Setup Advanced Setup Configurations Installing DriversChecklist OverviewMotherboard Image X8SIL-F Shown Motherboard Layout VGA111 121 131 141 151 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Headers/Connectors Number Description Description Color/State StatusMotherboard Features Keyboard/Mouse Power ConfigurationDevices USB Devices X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Only Serial COM PortsCD Utilities DimensionsOther Block Diagram RoHS 6/6 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V System Block DiagramIntel 3400/3420 Chipset Features Chipset OverviewPower Configuration Settings PC Health MonitoringBios Support for USB Keyboard Power SupplySlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Main Switch Override MechanismSuper I/O ISCSI SupportOverview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller Static-Sensitive Devices PrecautionsUnpacking Processor and Heatsink Installation Installing the LGA1156 ProcessorPage Page Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Removing the Heatsink Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink Page Active Heatsink Removal Dimm Installation Installing DDR3 MemoryMemory Support DDR3 ECC Registered Rdimm Memory Support Memory Population GuidelinesPopulated Any combination Per Channel Installing and Removing DIMMs To RemovePossible System Memory Allocation & Availability Tools Needed Motherboard InstallationLocation of Mounting Holes Installation Instructions Connectors/IO Ports Back Panel Connectors and IO PortsKeyboard ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsMouse Keyboard Purple Mouse GreenUniversal Serial Bus USB DefinitionsEthernet Ports NC No Connection LAN1 LAN2 Ipmi Dedicated LAN X8SIL- F onlySerial Ports COM1 COM2Video Connector VGAJF1 Header Pins Front Control PanelPower LED Front Control Panel Pin DefinitionsOverheat OH/Fan Fail OH/Fan FailPower Button Reset ButtonReset Button PWR Button Required Pin ATX Main PWR Connecting CablesATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors Pin Processor PWRFan Headers Chassis IntrusionTPM Header Internal BuzzerSpeaker Internal Buzzer Speaker Header TPM HeaderPower Supply I2C Connector Onboard Power LEDDOM PWR Connector Sgpio 0/1 Headers Two T-SGPIO Serial-Link General PurLAN Port 1 Enable B. LAN Port 2 Enable Jumper SettingsLAN Port Enable/Disable Explanation of JumpersCmos Clear PCI Slot SMB EnableClear Cmos JI2C1 JI2C2 Energy Saving Enable VGA EnableVGA Enable Energy Saving Enable BP USB 0/1 Wake-up BMC Enable BMC EnableUSB Wake-Up Ipmi Dedicated LAN LEDs Onboard IndicatorsLAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs LAN PortIpmi Heartbeat LED X8SIL-F Only Unsupported Memory LEDSata and Floppy Drive Connections Sata ConnectionsP O R T a N T Note on X8SIL-F motherboards Floppy ConnectorFloppy No Power Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No VideoMemory 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? Page Battery Removal Battery Removal and InstallationBattery Installation Returning Merchandise for Service Page How To Change the Configuration Data Starting Bios Setup UtilityIntroduction Main Setup How to Start the Setup UtilityProcessor System Time/System DateSystem Memory Advanced Setup Configurations BOOT FeatureRestore on AC Power Loss Wait For F1 If ErrorPower Button Function Hit Del Message DisplayCPU Ratio Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUProcessor & Clock Options Clock Spread SpectrumC1E Support Active Processor CoresIntel Eist Technology Intel C-STATE TechAdvanced Chipset Control SATA / Floppy Configuration PIO Mode IDE Detect Timeout secLBA/Large Mode TypeDMA Mode A.R.T. For Hard disk drivesPCI/PnP Configuration Super IO Device Configuration Remote Access ConfigurationHardware Health Configuration System Temperature CPU TemperatureFan Speed Control Modes ACPI Configuration Trusted Computing IPMI Configuration X8SIL-F Only Event Log Configuration Intel TXT LT Configuration Intel TXT InitializationUser Password Security SettingsSupervisor Password Change Supervisor PasswordBoot Device Priority Boot SettingsBoot Sector Virus Protection Removable Drives Retry Boot DevicesExit Options CD/DVD DrivesDiscard Changes and Exit Load Optimal DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Discard ChangesX8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Appendix a Post Error Beep Codes Recoverable Post Error Beep CodesPage Installing Drivers Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenConfiguring SuperDoctor SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control Page Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive Recommended Method Part 1 Boot Sector Recovery ProcessRecovery Process from an IDE/SATA Atapi Disc Drive Part 2 Bios Reprogramming Re-Flashing
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X8SIL-V, X8SIL-F, X8SIL specifications

SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIL, X8SIL-F, and X8SIL-V are advanced server motherboards designed to meet the demanding needs of today's data centers and enterprise environments. These motherboards from Supermicro deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, including virtualization, cloud computing, and database management.

One of the main features of the X8SIL series is its compatibility with Intel's Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors. This allows users to harness the power of multi-core technology, ensuring optimal performance for both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications. With support for up to 144GB of DDR3 ECC memory, the X8SIL motherboards provide ample memory bandwidth, enhancing the overall system performance and efficiency.

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The X8SIL motherboard series is equipped with a range of I/O ports, including multiple USB ports, PCI Express slots, and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. This extensive connectivity ensures that users can easily expand and customize their systems according to specific application needs. The onboard Gigabit Ethernet ports provide fast network access, which is essential for data-intensive workloads.

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