SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIA-F user manual

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Chapter 2: Installation

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Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap.

Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the top center edge and the bottom center edge of the CPU.

Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys. Once the CPU key is aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down to the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizon- tally or vertically.

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Contents X8SIA X8SIA-F Page Conventions Used in the Manual About This Motherboard Manual OrganizationHeadquarters Contacting SupermicroEurope Asia-PacificTable 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 DescriptionDescription Color/State Status Number Jumper Description DefaultNumber Motherboard Features Dimensions Power ConfigurationSerial COM Ports Super I/OX8SIA/X8SIA-F System Block Diagram Block DiagramChipset Overview Intel 3420 Chipset FeaturesPC Health Monitoring Power Configuration SettingsSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Power SupplyBios Support for USB Keyboard Main Switch Override MechanismISCSI Support Super I/OOverview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller 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 How to Install DIMMsSystem Memory Populated Any combination Per Channel Memory Population GuidelinesDDR3 ECC Registered Rdimm Memory Support Registered 1066 Single Rank, Dual 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 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsKeyboard Keyboard Purple Mouse GreenFor 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 FailReset Button Power Fail LEDPower 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 Power Supply I2C Connector Onboard Power LEDSgpio 0/1 Headers Sata DOM PowerSata DOM Power Jwor Wake On Ring Jwol Wake On LAN Wake-On-RingWake-On-LAN Ipmb LAN Port Enable/Disable Jumper SettingsLAN Port 1 Enable B. LAN Port 2 Enable 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 EnableLAN LEDs Onboard IndicatorsIpmi Dedicated LAN X8SIA-F Only LAN Port 1 B. LAN PortOnboard PWR LED Ipmi Heartbeat LED Ipmi Heartbeat LED X8SIA-F OnlySata Connections Sata and Floppy Drive ConnectionsFloppy Floppy ConnectorPage Before Power On Troubleshooting ProceduresNo Power 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 How to Start the Setup Utility Main SetupSystem Memory System Time/System DateProcessor BOOT Feature Advanced Setup ConfigurationsProcessor & Clock Options MPS and Acpi Madt Ordering Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUClock Spread Spectrum Active Processor Cores State package limit settingIntel Eist Technology C1E SupportAdvanced Chipset Control SATA / Floppy ConfigurationConfigure Sata as SATA#1 ConfigurationIDE Detect Timeout sec LBA/Large ModeBlock Multi-Sector Transfer PIO ModeDMA Mode A.R.T. For Hard disk drives PCI/PnP ConfigurationBit Data Transfer Clear NvramSuper IO Device Configuration Remote Access Configuration Hardware Health Configuration Page High Performance Event Timer ACPI ConfigurationFan1 ~ Fan5 Reading Fan Speed Control ModesIPMI Configuration X8SIA-F Only Clear BMC System Event Log Set LAN ConfigurationView 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Hard Disk Drives Removable DrivesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimal DefaultsSave Changes and Exit Discard 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