SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIA-F Installing Drivers, Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions

Appendix B

Software Installation Instructions

B-1 Installing Drivers

After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items. (Note: To install the Windows Operating System, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.)

Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item. Click a computer icon to the right of an item to install an item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must re-boot the system before proceeding with the next item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.

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Contents X8SIA X8SIA-F Page Conventions Used in the Manual About This Motherboard Manual OrganizationAsia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeTable of Contents Vii Introduction TroubleshootingAppendix a Post Error Beep Codes Quick-Start Guide Install the Memory Modules Install the Motherboard Install Internal Peripherals Overview ChecklistMotherboard X8SIA-F Image CPU Motherboard Layout X8SIA-F ShownX8SIA/X8SIA-F Quick Reference 411 401 391 381 111 121 131 14142,41,37,32,11 Number Connector DescriptionNumber Number Jumper Description DefaultDescription Color/State Status Motherboard Features Super I/O Power ConfigurationDimensions Serial COM PortsX8SIA/X8SIA-F System Block Diagram Block DiagramChipset Overview Intel 3420 Chipset FeaturesPC Health Monitoring Power Configuration SettingsMain Switch Override Mechanism Power SupplySlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Bios Support for USB KeyboardISCSI Support Super I/OOverview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller Static-Sensitive Devices PrecautionsUnpacking 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 System Memory How to Install DIMMsMemory Support DDR3 ECC Registered Rdimm Memory Support Memory Population GuidelinesPopulated Any combination Per Channel Registered 1066 Single Rank, Dual To Remove Installing and Removing DIMMsPossible System Memory Allocation & Availability Tools Needed Motherboard InstallationLocation of Mounting Holes Installation Instructions Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports Connectors/IO PortsKeyboard Purple Mouse Green ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsMouse KeyboardFor pin definitions Universal Serial Bus USBNC No Connection LAN1 LAN2 Ipmi Dedicated LAN Ethernet PortsCOM1 COM2 Header Serial PortsVGA Video ConnectorFront Control Panel JF1 Header PinsFront Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LEDOH/Fan Fail Overheat OH/Fan FailPower Fail LED Reset Button PWR Button Power Fail LEDReset Button Power ButtonATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors Connecting CablesRequired Pin ATX Main PWR Pin Processor PWR Chassis Intrusion Fan HeadersFan1 Fan2 CPU Fan Fan3 Fan4 Fan5 Chassis Intrusion Speaker Internal BuzzerInternal Buzzer Speaker Header Power Supply I2C Connector Onboard Power LEDSata DOM Power Sata DOM PowerSgpio 0/1 Headers Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-RingJwor Wake On Ring Jwol Wake On LAN Ipmb Explanation of Jumpers Jumper SettingsLAN Port Enable/Disable LAN Port 1 Enable B. LAN Port 2 EnableCmos Clear PCI Slot SMB EnableClear Cmos JI2C1 JI2C2 BMC Jumper X8SIA-F Only USB Wake-UpBP USB 0/1 Wake-up BMC Jumper VGA Enable VGA EnableLAN Port 1 B. LAN Port Onboard IndicatorsLAN LEDs Ipmi Dedicated LAN X8SIA-F OnlyOnboard PWR LED Ipmi Heartbeat LED Ipmi Heartbeat LED X8SIA-F OnlySata Connections Sata and Floppy Drive ConnectionsFloppy Floppy ConnectorPage No Video Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No PowerMemory Errors Technical Support ProceduresLost System Setup Configuration Question How do I update my BIOS? Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion What type of memory does my motherboard support? Question Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard? Troubleshooting Battery Removal Battery Removal and InstallationBattery Installation Returning Merchandise for Service Page How To Change the Configuration Data Starting Bios Setup UtilityIntroduction How to Start the Setup Utility Main SetupProcessor System Time/System DateSystem Memory BOOT Feature Advanced Setup ConfigurationsProcessor & Clock Options Clock Spread Spectrum Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUMPS and Acpi Madt Ordering C1E Support State package limit settingActive Processor Cores Intel Eist TechnologyAdvanced Chipset Control SATA / Floppy ConfigurationLBA/Large Mode SATA#1 ConfigurationConfigure Sata as IDE Detect Timeout secDMA Mode PIO ModeBlock Multi-Sector Transfer Clear Nvram PCI/PnP ConfigurationA.R.T. For Hard disk drives Bit Data TransferSuper IO Device Configuration Remote Access Configuration Hardware Health Configuration Page Fan Speed Control Modes ACPI ConfigurationHigh Performance Event Timer Fan1 ~ Fan5 ReadingIPMI Configuration X8SIA-F Only View BMC System Event Log Set LAN ConfigurationClear BMC System Event Log Intel TXT LT Configuration Event Log ConfigurationChange Supervisor Password Security SettingsSupervisor Password User PasswordBoot Device Priority Boot SettingsBoot Sector Virus Protection Removable Drives Retry Boot DevicesExit Options Hard Disk DrivesDiscard Changes and Exit Load Optimal DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Save Changes and ExitX8SIA/X8SIA-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