SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIA-F user manual Motherboard Features

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Chapter 1: Introduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motherboard Features

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU

Single Intel® Xeon® 3400, L3400 Series, CoreTM and

 

Pentium® Series processors (LGA1156 socket).

Memory

Six (6) 240-pin, DDR3 ECC SDRAM DIMM sockets with

 

support for up to 16GB of UDIMM or up to 32GB of RDIMM

 

1333/1066/800 MHz memory only.

 

 

 

 

 

Supports dual-channel memory architecture

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMM sizes

 

 

 

UDIMM

 

512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

RDIMM

 

512MB,1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB

 

 

 

 

 

Chipset

Intel® 3420 Chipset

 

 

Expansion Slots

One (1) PCI-E 2.0 x8 slot (x16 physical) and two (2) PCI-E

 

2.0 x8 slots

 

 

 

 

 

 

One (1) PCI-E 2.0 x4 slot (x8 physical)

 

 

 

 

Two (2) PCI-E 2.0 x1 slot

 

 

 

 

One (1) 32-bit PCI 33MHz slot

 

 

 

Integrated Graphics

Matrox® G200eW with 16MB of memory

Network Connections

Two Intel 82574L Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet

 

Controllers.

 

 

 

Two (2) RJ-45 Rear IO Panel Connectors with Link and

 

Activity LEDs

 

 

 

Single Realtek RTL8201N PHY to support IPMI 2.0

 

(X8SIA-F Only)

 

 

I/O Devices

SATA Connections

 

 

 

SATA Ports

 

Six (6)

 

 

 

 

 

Integrated IPMI 2.0 (X8SIA-F Only)

 

IPMI 2.0 supported by the WPCM450 Server BMC

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floppy Disk Drive

 

 

 

One (1) floppy drive interface (up to 1.44 MB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB Devices

 

 

 

Four (4) USB ports on the rear IO panel

 

 

 

 

Four (4) USB devices via Two (2) USB header connectors

 

for front access

 

 

 

Two (2) Type A internal connectors

 

Keyboard/Mouse

 

 

 

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse ports on the I/O backplane

 

 

 

 

 

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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