SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIA-F user manual Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability

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X8SIA/X8SIA-F User's Manual

Note: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional.

For Microsoft Windows users: Microsoft implemented a design change in Win- dows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista. This change is specific to the Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode behavior which improves driver compatibility. For more information, please read the following article at Microsoft’s Knowledge Base website at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888137.

Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability

System Device

Size

PhysicalMemory

Remaining (-Available)

(4 GB Total System Memory)

Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS)

Local APIC

Area Reserved for the chipset

I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)

PCI Enumeration Area 1

PCI Express (256 MB)

PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-MB boundary-

VGA Memory

TSEG

Memory available to OS and other ap- plications

1 MB

4KB

2MB

4KB

256MB

256MB

512MB

16MB

1MB

3.99

3.99

3.99

3.99

3.76

3.51

3.01

2.85

2.84

2.84

2-14

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Contents X8SIA X8SIA-F Page About This Motherboard Manual Organization Conventions Used in the ManualContacting Supermicro HeadquartersEurope 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 42,41,37,32,11Number Number Jumper Description DefaultDescription Color/State Status Motherboard Features Power Configuration DimensionsSerial COM Ports Super I/OBlock Diagram X8SIA/X8SIA-F System Block DiagramIntel 3420 Chipset Features Chipset OverviewPower Configuration Settings PC Health MonitoringPower Supply Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State IndicatorBios Support for USB Keyboard Main Switch Override MechanismSuper I/O ISCSI SupportOverview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller Static-Sensitive Devices PrecautionsUnpacking 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 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 Installing and Removing DIMMs To RemovePossible System Memory Allocation & Availability Tools Needed Motherboard InstallationLocation of Mounting Holes Installation Instructions Connectors/IO Ports Back Panel Connectors and IO PortsATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports MouseKeyboard 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 Fail LED Reset ButtonPower Button Power Fail LED Reset Button PWR 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 Onboard Power LED Power Supply I2C ConnectorSata DOM Power Sata DOM PowerSgpio 0/1 Headers Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-RingJwor Wake On Ring Jwol Wake On LAN Ipmb Jumper Settings LAN Port Enable/DisableLAN Port 1 Enable B. LAN Port 2 Enable Explanation of JumpersCmos 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 EnableOnboard Indicators LAN LEDsIpmi Dedicated LAN X8SIA-F Only 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 Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power OnNo Power No VideoMemory 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 Main Setup How to Start the Setup UtilityProcessor System Time/System DateSystem Memory Advanced Setup Configurations BOOT FeatureProcessor & Clock Options Clock Spread Spectrum Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUMPS and Acpi Madt Ordering State package limit setting Active Processor CoresIntel Eist Technology C1E SupportSATA / Floppy Configuration Advanced Chipset ControlSATA#1 Configuration Configure Sata asIDE Detect Timeout sec LBA/Large ModeDMA Mode PIO ModeBlock Multi-Sector Transfer PCI/PnP Configuration A.R.T. For Hard disk drivesBit Data Transfer Clear NvramSuper IO Device Configuration Remote Access Configuration Hardware Health Configuration Page ACPI Configuration High Performance Event TimerFan1 ~ Fan5 Reading Fan Speed Control ModesIPMI Configuration X8SIA-F Only View BMC System Event Log Set LAN ConfigurationClear BMC System Event Log Event Log Configuration Intel TXT LT ConfigurationSecurity Settings Supervisor PasswordUser Password Change Supervisor PasswordBoot Device Priority Boot SettingsBoot Sector Virus Protection Retry Boot Devices Exit OptionsHard Disk Drives Removable DrivesLoad Optimal Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSave Changes and Exit 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