SUPER MICRO Computer
X8SIA-F
user manual
Troubleshooting
Install
FAQ
Block Diagram
Password
Memory Errors
High Performance Event Timer
Onboard Indicators
Connecting Cables
Dimension
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User's Manual
Notes
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Contents
X8SIA X8SIA-F
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About This Motherboard Manual Organization
Conventions Used in the Manual
Europe
Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Asia-Pacific
Table of Contents
Vii
Troubleshooting
Introduction
Appendix a Post Error Beep Codes
Quick-Start Guide
Install the Memory Modules
Install the Motherboard
Install Internal Peripherals
Checklist
Overview
Motherboard X8SIA-F Image
Motherboard Layout X8SIA-F Shown
CPU
411 401 391 381 111 121 131 141
X8SIA/X8SIA-F Quick Reference
Number Connector Description
42,41,37,32,11
Number Jumper Description Default
Number
Description Color/State Status
Motherboard Features
Serial COM Ports
Power Configuration
Dimensions
Super I/O
Block Diagram
X8SIA/X8SIA-F System Block Diagram
Intel 3420 Chipset Features
Chipset Overview
Power Configuration Settings
PC Health Monitoring
Bios Support for USB Keyboard
Power Supply
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator
Main Switch Override Mechanism
Super I/O
ISCSI Support
Overview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller
Precautions
Static-Sensitive Devices
Unpacking
Processor and Heatsink Installation
Installing the LGA1156 Processor
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Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink
Removing the Heatsink
Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink
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Active Heatsink Removal
How to Install DIMMs
System Memory
Memory Support
Memory Population Guidelines
DDR3 ECC Registered Rdimm Memory Support
Populated Any combination Per Channel
Registered 1066 Single Rank, Dual
Installing and Removing DIMMs
To Remove
Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability
Motherboard Installation
Tools Needed
Location of Mounting Holes
Installation Instructions
Connectors/IO Ports
Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports
Keyboard
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports
Mouse
Keyboard Purple Mouse Green
Universal Serial Bus USB
For pin definitions
Ethernet Ports
NC No Connection LAN1 LAN2 Ipmi Dedicated LAN
Serial Ports
COM1 COM2 Header
Video Connector
VGA
JF1 Header Pins
Front Control Panel
Power LED
Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
Overheat OH/Fan Fail
OH/Fan Fail
Power Button
Power Fail LED
Reset Button
Power Fail LED Reset Button PWR Button
Connecting Cables
ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors
Required Pin ATX Main PWR Pin Processor PWR
Fan Headers
Chassis Intrusion
Fan1 Fan2 CPU Fan Fan3 Fan4 Fan5 Chassis Intrusion
Internal Buzzer
Speaker
Internal Buzzer Speaker Header
Onboard Power LED
Power Supply I2C Connector
Sata DOM Power
Sata DOM Power
Sgpio 0/1 Headers
Wake-On-Ring
Wake-On-LAN
Jwor Wake On Ring Jwol Wake On LAN
Ipmb
LAN Port 1 Enable B. LAN Port 2 Enable
Jumper Settings
LAN Port Enable/Disable
Explanation of Jumpers
PCI Slot SMB Enable
Cmos Clear
Clear Cmos JI2C1 JI2C2
USB Wake-Up
BMC Jumper X8SIA-F Only
BP USB 0/1 Wake-up BMC Jumper
VGA Enable
VGA Enable
Ipmi Dedicated LAN X8SIA-F Only
Onboard Indicators
LAN LEDs
LAN Port 1 B. LAN Port
Ipmi Heartbeat LED X8SIA-F Only
Onboard PWR LED Ipmi Heartbeat LED
Sata and Floppy Drive Connections
Sata Connections
Floppy Connector
Floppy
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No Power
Troubleshooting Procedures
Before Power On
No Video
Technical Support Procedures
Memory Errors
Lost System 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?
Troubleshooting
Battery Removal and Installation
Battery Removal
Battery Installation
Returning Merchandise for Service
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Starting Bios Setup Utility
How To Change the Configuration Data
Introduction
Main Setup
How to Start the Setup Utility
System Time/System Date
Processor
System Memory
Advanced Setup Configurations
BOOT Feature
Processor & Clock Options
Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU
Clock Spread Spectrum
MPS and Acpi Madt Ordering
Intel Eist Technology
State package limit setting
Active Processor Cores
C1E Support
SATA / Floppy Configuration
Advanced Chipset Control
IDE Detect Timeout sec
SATA#1 Configuration
Configure Sata as
LBA/Large Mode
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
Block Multi-Sector Transfer
Bit Data Transfer
PCI/PnP Configuration
A.R.T. For Hard disk drives
Clear Nvram
Super IO Device Configuration
Remote Access Configuration
Hardware Health Configuration
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Fan1 ~ Fan5 Reading
ACPI Configuration
High Performance Event Timer
Fan Speed Control Modes
IPMI Configuration X8SIA-F Only
Set LAN Configuration
View BMC System Event Log
Clear BMC System Event Log
Event Log Configuration
Intel TXT LT Configuration
User Password
Security Settings
Supervisor Password
Change Supervisor Password
Boot Settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Sector Virus Protection
Hard Disk Drives
Retry Boot Devices
Exit Options
Removable Drives
Save Changes and Exit
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Discard Changes and Exit
X8SIA/X8SIA-F
Appendix a Post Error Beep Codes
Recoverable Post Error Beep Codes
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Installing Drivers
Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen
Configuring Supero Doctor
Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control
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Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive Recommended Method
Part 1 Boot Sector Recovery Process
Recovery Process from an IDE/SATA Atapi Disc Drive
Part 2 Bios Reprogramming Re-Flashing
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