SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIL-F, X8SIL-V user manual Advanced Setup Configurations, BOOT Feature

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4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items:

BOOT Feature

Quick Boot

If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Quiet Boot

This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST mes- sages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The op- tions are Enabled and Disabled.

AddOn ROM Display Mode

This sets the display mode for Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.

Bootup Num-Lock

This feature selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. The options are Off and On.

PS/2 Mouse Support

This feature enables support for the PS/2 mouse. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.

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Contents X8SIL X8SIL-F X8SIL-V Page Conventions Used in the Manual About This Motherboard Manual OrganizationAsia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroEurope Table of Contents Troubleshooting Installing Drivers Introduction Main Setup Advanced Setup ConfigurationsOverview ChecklistMotherboard Image X8SIL-F Shown VGA Motherboard Layout111 121 131 141 151 Description Color/State Status X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Headers/Connectors Number DescriptionMotherboard Features Serial COM Ports Power ConfigurationDevices USB Devices X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Only Keyboard/MouseOther DimensionsCD Utilities X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V System Block Diagram Block Diagram RoHS 6/6Chipset Overview Intel 3400/3420 Chipset FeaturesPC Health Monitoring Power Configuration SettingsMain Switch Override Mechanism Power SupplySlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Bios Support for USB KeyboardISCSI Support Super I/OOverview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller Unpacking PrecautionsStatic-Sensitive Devices Installing the LGA1156 Processor Processor and Heatsink InstallationPage Page Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Removing the Heatsink Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink Page Active Heatsink Removal Memory Support Installing DDR3 MemoryDimm Installation Populated Any combination Per Channel Memory Population GuidelinesDDR3 ECC Registered Rdimm Memory Support To Remove Installing and Removing DIMMsPossible System Memory Allocation & Availability Location of Mounting Holes Motherboard InstallationTools Needed Installation Instructions Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports Connectors/IO PortsKeyboard Purple Mouse Green ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsMouse KeyboardDefinitions Universal Serial Bus USBNC No Connection LAN1 LAN2 Ipmi Dedicated LAN X8SIL- F only Ethernet PortsCOM1 COM2 Serial PortsVGA Video ConnectorFront Control Panel JF1 Header PinsFront Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LEDOH/Fan Fail Overheat OH/Fan FailReset Button PWR Button Reset ButtonPower Button Pin Processor PWR Connecting CablesATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors Required Pin ATX Main PWRChassis Intrusion Fan HeadersInternal Buzzer Speaker Header TPM Header Internal BuzzerSpeaker TPM HeaderDOM PWR Connector Onboard Power LEDPower Supply I2C Connector Two T-SGPIO Serial-Link General Pur Sgpio 0/1 HeadersExplanation of Jumpers Jumper SettingsLAN Port Enable/Disable LAN Port 1 Enable B. LAN Port 2 EnableClear Cmos JI2C1 JI2C2 PCI Slot SMB EnableCmos Clear VGA Enable Energy Saving Enable VGA EnableEnergy Saving Enable USB Wake-Up BMC EnableBP USB 0/1 Wake-up BMC Enable LAN Port Onboard IndicatorsLAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs Ipmi Dedicated LAN LEDsUnsupported Memory LED Ipmi Heartbeat LED X8SIL-F OnlySata Connections Sata and Floppy Drive ConnectionsFloppy Floppy ConnectorP O R T a N T Note on X8SIL-F motherboards No Video Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No PowerLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Technical Support ProceduresMemory Errors Question What type of memory does my motherboard support? Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion How do I update my BIOS? Question Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard? Page Battery Installation Battery Removal and InstallationBattery Removal Returning Merchandise for Service Page Introduction Starting Bios Setup UtilityHow To Change the Configuration Data How to Start the Setup Utility Main SetupSystem Memory System Time/System DateProcessor BOOT Feature Advanced Setup ConfigurationsHit Del Message Display Wait For F1 If ErrorPower Button Function Restore on AC Power LossClock Spread Spectrum Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUProcessor & Clock Options CPU RatioIntel C-STATE Tech Active Processor CoresIntel Eist Technology C1E SupportAdvanced Chipset Control SATA / Floppy Configuration Type IDE Detect Timeout secLBA/Large Mode PIO ModeA.R.T. For Hard disk drives DMA ModePCI/PnP Configuration Remote Access Configuration Super IO Device ConfigurationHardware Health Configuration CPU Temperature System TemperatureFan Speed Control Modes ACPI Configuration Trusted Computing IPMI Configuration X8SIL-F Only Event Log Configuration Intel TXT Initialization Intel TXT LT ConfigurationChange Supervisor Password Security SettingsSupervisor Password User PasswordBoot Sector Virus Protection Boot SettingsBoot Device Priority CD/DVD Drives Retry Boot DevicesExit Options Removable DrivesDiscard Changes Load Optimal DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Discard Changes and ExitX8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Recoverable Post Error Beep Codes Appendix a Post Error Beep CodesPage Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Installing DriversConfiguring SuperDoctor SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control Page Part 1 Boot Sector Recovery Process Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive Recommended MethodPart 2 Bios Reprogramming Re-Flashing Recovery Process from an IDE/SATA Atapi Disc Drive
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