SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIL-V Boot Settings, Boot Device Priority, Boot Sector Virus Protection

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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) Password Check

Available options are Setup and Always.

Boot Sector Virus Protection

When Enabled, the AMI BOIS displays a warning when any program (or virus) is- sues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

4-5 Boot Settings

Use this feature to configure Boot Settings:

Boot Device Priority

This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled.

1st Boot Device - 1st Floppy Drive

2nd Boot Device - [USB: XXXXXXXXX]

3rd Boot Device - [SATA: XXXXXXXXX]

4th Boot Device - [Network: XXXXXXXXX]

5th Boot Device - [Network: XXXXXXXXX]

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Contents X8SIL X8SIL-F X8SIL-V Page About This Motherboard Manual Organization Conventions Used in the ManualContacting Supermicro EuropeAsia-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 PortsDimensions CD UtilitiesOther 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 Precautions Static-Sensitive DevicesUnpacking 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 Installing DDR3 Memory Dimm InstallationMemory Support Memory Population Guidelines DDR3 ECC Registered Rdimm Memory SupportPopulated Any combination Per Channel Installing and Removing DIMMs To RemovePossible System Memory Allocation & Availability Motherboard Installation Tools NeededLocation 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 FailReset Button Power 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 HeaderOnboard Power LED Power Supply I2C ConnectorDOM 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 JumpersPCI Slot SMB Enable Cmos ClearClear Cmos JI2C1 JI2C2 VGA Enable Energy Saving EnableVGA Enable Energy Saving Enable BMC Enable BP USB 0/1 Wake-up 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 ConnectionsFloppy Connector P O R T a N T Note on X8SIL-F motherboardsFloppy No Power Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No VideoTechnical Support Procedures Memory ErrorsLosing the System’s Setup Configuration 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? Page Battery Removal and Installation Battery RemovalBattery Installation Returning Merchandise for Service Page Starting Bios Setup Utility How To Change the Configuration DataIntroduction Main Setup How to Start the Setup UtilitySystem Time/System Date ProcessorSystem 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 PasswordBoot Settings Boot Device PriorityBoot 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.

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