SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIL user manual SATA / Floppy Configuration

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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

USB Functions

This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled. The Options are: Disabled and Enabled.

Legacy USB Support (available if USB Functions above is Enabled)

Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. If this item is set to Auto, Legacy USB support will be automatically enabled if a legacy USB device is installed on the motherboard, and vise versa. The settings are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.

SATA / Floppy Configuration

When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE Devices and displays the following items:

Floppy A

This feature allows the user to select the type of floppy drive connected to the sys- tem. The options are Disabled, 360KB 5 1/4", 1.2MB 5 1/4", 720KB 3 1/2", 1.44MB 3 1/2" and 2.88MB 3 1/2".

SATA#1 Configuration

If Compatible is selected, it sets SATA#1 to legacy compatibility mode, while se- lecting Enhanced sets SATA#1 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled, Compatible, Enhanced.

Configure SATA as

This feature allows the user to select the drive type for SATA#1. The options are IDE, RAID, AHCI and Disabled.

ICH RAID CodeBase (Available if RAID is selected above)

Select Intel to enable the Intel SATA Host RAID Utility. Select Adaptec to use the Adaptec Host RAID Utility. The options are Intel and Adaptec.

SATA#2 Configuration (Available if IDE is enabled under "Configure SATA#1 as" above)

Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are Compatible and Enhanced

IDE Detect Timeout (sec)

Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices installed in the system. The options are 0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35.

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Contents X8SIL X8SIL-F Page Conventions Used in the Manual About This Motherboard Manual OrganizationHeadquarters Contacting SupermicroEurope Asia-PacificTable of Contents Vii Main Setup Advanced Setup Configurations How To Change the Configuration DataInstalling Drivers Configuring Supero Doctor IntroductionTable of Contents Overview ChecklistMotherboard X8SIL-F Image Important Notes to the User 11,12 13,14X8SIL/X8SIL-F LED Indicators Number X8SIL/X8SIL-F Headers/Connectors Number Description33,32,27,23,7 Description Color/State StatusMotherboard Features Devices USB Devices X8SIL-F Power ConfigurationKeyboard/Mouse Serial COM PortsOther DimensionsCD Utilities X8SIL / X8SIL-F System Block Diagram Block Diagram RoHS 6/6Chipset Overview Intel 3400/3420 Chipset FeaturesPC Health Monitoring Power Configuration SettingsSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Power SupplyBios Support for USB Keyboard Main Switch Override MechanismSuper I/O X8SIL/X8SIL-F User’s Manual 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 PortsMouse Green MouseKeyboard USBPN3 USBPP3 Universal Serial Bus USBLAN Ports Pin Definition 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 ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors Connecting CablesRequired Pin ATX Main PWR Pin Processor PWRChassis Intrusion Fan HeadersInternal Buzzer Speaker Header Internal BuzzerSpeaker Power Supply I2C Connector Onboard Power LEDSgpio 0/1 Headers Alarm ResetLAN Port Enable/Disable Jumper SettingsLAN Port 1 Enable B. LAN Port 2 Enable Explanation of JumpersClear Cmos JI2C1 JI2C2 PCI Slot SMB EnableCmos Clear VGA Enable VGA EnableBMC Jumper USB Wake-UpBP USB 0/1 Wake-up BMC JumperLAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs Onboard IndicatorsIpmi Dedicated LAN LEDs LAN PortOnboard PWR LED B. Ipmi Heartbeat LED Ipmi Heartbeat LEDSata Connections Sata and Floppy Drive ConnectionsFloppy Floppy ConnectorBefore Power On Troubleshooting ProceduresNo Power 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 How to Start the Setup Utility Main SetupSystem Memory System Time/System DateProcessor BOOT Feature Advanced Setup ConfigurationsProcessor & Clock Options Intel Eist Technology Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUActive Processor Cores C1E Support State package limit settingIntel C-STATE Tech C1 Auto DemotionActive State Power Management Memory Remap FeatureAdvanced Chipset Control Intel VT-dSATA / Floppy Configuration PIO Mode LBA/Large ModeType Block Multi-Sector TransferA.R.T. For Hard disk drives DMA ModePCI/PnP Configuration Remote Access Configuration Super IO Device ConfigurationHardware Health Configuration CPU Temperature System TemperatureFan1 ~ Fan 6 Reading Fan Speed Control ModesIPMI Configuration X8SIL-F Only ACPI ConfigurationIpmi Firmware Revision Set LAN ConfigurationStatus of BMC View BMC System Event LogIntel TXT LT Configuration Event Log ConfigurationSupervisor Password Security SettingsUser Password Change Supervisor PasswordBoot Sector Virus Protection Boot SettingsBoot Device Priority Exit Options Retry Boot DevicesRemovable Drives CD/DVD DrivesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimal DefaultsDiscard Changes and Exit Discard ChangesX8SIL/X8SIL-F Recoverable Post Error Beep Codes Appendix a Post Error Beep CodesPage Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Installing DriversConfiguring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor 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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X8SIL specifications

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