SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIL user manual

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

Answer: To solve this issue, disable the IPMI jumper. Another solution is to use a USB floppy drive instead of the onboard floppy drive. For the IPMI jumper location, please check Chapter 1.

Question: Why can't I format a floppy disk in Windows or why does it take too long to format a floppy disk on the X8SIL-F or X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F motherboard?

Answer: This is maybe because C State Technology is enabled in the BIOS. Please go to the BIOS (Advanced -> Processor & Clock options -> Intel ® C- STATE tech), and select “disable”.

Question: What is the heat sink part number for my X8SIL/X8SIL-F, X8SIE/ X8SIE-F/X8SIE-LN4 or X8SI6-F motherboard?

Answer: For the 1U passive heat sink, ask for SNK-P0046P (back plate is included), for the 2U active heat sink, SNK-P0046A4.

Question: Does the PCI-E slots on the X8SIL/X8SIL-F, X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SIE- LN4 or X8SI6-F motherboard support graphic cards?

Answer: Yes they do, but not Slot 6 and Slot 7 on the X8SIL motherboard. This is due to Intel chipset limitations.

Question: Why can't I recover the BIOS even when I’ve followed the instructions in the user’s manual for X8SIL-F or X8SIE-F?

Answer: Please disable the IPMI jumper and try it again. For jumper the loca- tion, please check Chapter 1.

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