SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIL-V user manual IPMI Configuration X8SIL-F Only

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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

IPMI Configuration (X8SIL-F Only)

Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com.

IPMI Firmware Revision

This item displays the current IPMI firmware revision.

Status of BMC

Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) manages the interface between system management software and platform hardware. This is an informational feature which returns the status code of the BMC micro controller.

View BMC System Event Log

This feature is used to view any BMC events. It shows the total number of entries and will allow the viewing of each event by scrolling down on an Entry Number and pressing Enter.

Clear BMC System Event Log

This feature is used to clear the System Event Log. Caution: Any cleared information is unrecoverable. Make absolutely sure you no longer need any data stored in the log before clearing the BMC Event Log.

Set LAN Configuration

Set this feature to configure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address.

Channel Number - Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Config com- mand. This is initially set to [1]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the Channel Number.

Channel Number Status - This feature returns the channel status for the Channel Number selected above: "Channel Number is OK" or "Wrong Channel Number".

IP Address Source - This feature selects whether the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address are automatically assigned by the network's DHCP server (Dynamic Host and Configuration Protocol) or manually entered by the user (Static). If Static is selected, the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address must be manually entered below. The options are Static and DHCP.

IP Address - Enter the IP address for this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

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Contents X8SIL X8SIL-F X8SIL-V Page About This Motherboard Manual Organization Conventions Used in the ManualAsia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroEurope 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 PortsOther DimensionsCD Utilities 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 Unpacking PrecautionsStatic-Sensitive Devices 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 Memory Support Installing DDR3 MemoryDimm Installation Populated Any combination Per Channel Memory Population GuidelinesDDR3 ECC Registered Rdimm Memory Support Installing and Removing DIMMs To RemovePossible System Memory Allocation & Availability Location of Mounting Holes Motherboard InstallationTools Needed 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 FailReset Button PWR Button Reset ButtonPower 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 HeaderDOM PWR Connector Onboard Power LEDPower Supply I2C 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 JumpersClear 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 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 ConnectionsFloppy Floppy ConnectorP O R T a N T Note on X8SIL-F motherboards No Power Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No VideoLosing 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 Main Setup How to Start the Setup UtilitySystem Memory System Time/System DateProcessor 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 PasswordBoot Sector Virus Protection Boot SettingsBoot Device Priority 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.

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The X8SIL-F variant includes an integrated IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) feature, which enables remote management and monitoring of the system. This technology allows IT administrators to proactively manage server health, perform remote troubleshooting, and ensure minimal downtime. Additionally, the X8SIL-F supports Supermicro's Green Computing technology, which helps reduce power consumption and enhance energy efficiency, leading to lower operational costs.

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