SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIA-F user manual

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FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”.

WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Manual Revision 1.0

Release Date: January 27, 2010

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Contents X8SIA X8SIA-F Page About This Motherboard Manual Organization Conventions Used in the ManualEurope Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Asia-PacificTable of Contents Vii Troubleshooting IntroductionAppendix a Post Error Beep Codes Quick-Start Guide Install the Memory Modules Install the Motherboard Install Internal Peripherals Checklist OverviewMotherboard X8SIA-F Image Motherboard Layout X8SIA-F Shown CPU411 401 391 381 111 121 131 141 X8SIA/X8SIA-F Quick ReferenceNumber Connector Description 42,41,37,32,11Description Color/State Status Number Jumper Description DefaultNumber Motherboard Features Serial COM Ports Power ConfigurationDimensions Super I/OBlock Diagram X8SIA/X8SIA-F System Block DiagramIntel 3420 Chipset Features Chipset OverviewPower Configuration Settings PC Health MonitoringBios Support for USB Keyboard Power SupplySlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Main Switch Override MechanismSuper I/O ISCSI SupportOverview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller Unpacking PrecautionsStatic-Sensitive Devices Processor and Heatsink Installation Installing the LGA1156 ProcessorPage Page Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Removing the Heatsink Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink Page Active Heatsink Removal Memory Support How to Install DIMMsSystem Memory Populated Any combination Per Channel Memory Population GuidelinesDDR3 ECC Registered Rdimm Memory Support Registered 1066 Single Rank, Dual Installing and Removing DIMMs To RemovePossible System Memory Allocation & Availability Location of Mounting Holes Motherboard InstallationTools Needed Installation Instructions Connectors/IO Ports Back Panel Connectors and IO PortsKeyboard ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsMouse Keyboard Purple Mouse GreenUniversal Serial Bus USB For pin definitionsEthernet Ports NC No Connection LAN1 LAN2 Ipmi Dedicated LANSerial Ports COM1 COM2 HeaderVideo Connector VGAJF1 Header Pins Front Control PanelPower LED Front Control Panel Pin DefinitionsOverheat OH/Fan Fail OH/Fan FailPower Button Power Fail LEDReset Button Power Fail LED Reset Button PWR ButtonRequired Pin ATX Main PWR Pin Processor PWR Connecting CablesATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors Fan1 Fan2 CPU Fan Fan3 Fan4 Fan5 Chassis Intrusion Fan HeadersChassis Intrusion Internal Buzzer Speaker Header Internal BuzzerSpeaker Onboard Power LED Power Supply I2C ConnectorSgpio 0/1 Headers Sata DOM PowerSata DOM Power Jwor Wake On Ring Jwol Wake On LAN Wake-On-RingWake-On-LAN Ipmb LAN Port 1 Enable B. LAN Port 2 Enable Jumper SettingsLAN Port Enable/Disable Explanation of JumpersClear Cmos JI2C1 JI2C2 PCI Slot SMB EnableCmos Clear BP USB 0/1 Wake-up BMC Jumper USB Wake-UpBMC Jumper X8SIA-F Only VGA Enable VGA EnableIpmi Dedicated LAN X8SIA-F Only Onboard IndicatorsLAN LEDs LAN Port 1 B. LAN PortIpmi Heartbeat LED X8SIA-F Only Onboard PWR LED Ipmi Heartbeat LEDSata and Floppy Drive Connections Sata ConnectionsFloppy Connector FloppyPage No Power Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No VideoLost System 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? Troubleshooting Battery Installation Battery Removal and InstallationBattery Removal Returning Merchandise for Service Page Introduction Starting Bios Setup UtilityHow To Change the Configuration Data Main Setup How to Start the Setup UtilitySystem Memory System Time/System DateProcessor Advanced Setup Configurations BOOT FeatureProcessor & Clock Options MPS and Acpi Madt Ordering Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUClock Spread Spectrum Intel Eist Technology State package limit settingActive Processor Cores C1E SupportSATA / Floppy Configuration Advanced Chipset ControlIDE Detect Timeout sec SATA#1 ConfigurationConfigure Sata as LBA/Large ModeBlock Multi-Sector Transfer PIO ModeDMA Mode Bit Data Transfer PCI/PnP ConfigurationA.R.T. For Hard disk drives Clear NvramSuper IO Device Configuration Remote Access Configuration Hardware Health Configuration Page Fan1 ~ Fan5 Reading ACPI ConfigurationHigh Performance Event Timer Fan Speed Control ModesIPMI Configuration X8SIA-F Only Clear BMC System Event Log Set LAN ConfigurationView BMC System Event Log Event Log Configuration Intel TXT LT ConfigurationUser Password Security SettingsSupervisor Password Change Supervisor PasswordBoot Sector Virus Protection Boot SettingsBoot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Retry Boot DevicesExit Options Removable DrivesSave Changes and Exit Load Optimal DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Discard Changes and ExitX8SIA/X8SIA-F Appendix a Post Error Beep Codes Recoverable Post Error Beep CodesPage Installing Drivers Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenConfiguring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control Page Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive Recommended Method Part 1 Boot Sector Recovery ProcessRecovery Process from an IDE/SATA Atapi Disc Drive Part 2 Bios Reprogramming Re-Flashing