SUPER MICRO Computer SuperServer 5016I-T Discard Changes and Exit, Load Optimal Defaults

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Chapter 7: BIOS

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Discard Changes

Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program.

Load Optimal Defaults

To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Then, select OK to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically load Optimal De- faults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.

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Contents Super Manual Revision Release Date October 6 Manual Organization PrefaceAbout This Manual Bios Advanced Chassis SetupPreface Table of Contents System Safety Advanced Chassis Setup Bios Page Overview Chapter IntroductionMotherboard Features Chassis Features Intel 3400/3420 Chipset System Block Diagram Headquarters Contacting SupermicroEurope Asia-PacificPage Unpacking the System Chapter Server InstallationPreparing for Setup Rack Precautions Choosing a Setup LocationRack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating TemperatureIdentifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Installing the System into a RackInstalling the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis RailsInstalling the Server into a Rack Installing the Server into the RackInstalling the Server into a Telco Rack Installing the Server into a Telco RackChecking the Components Checking the Serverboard SetupAccessing the Inside of the System Figure Accessing the Inside of the System Providing Power Checking the Drive Bay SetupChecking the Drives Checking the AirflowPower Reset ButtonChapter System Interface Control Panel ButtonsHDD Overheat/Fan FailSerial ATA Drive Carrier LEDs Page Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard Battery Operating PrecautionsChapter Advanced Motherboard Setup Connecting Cables Motherboard InstallationConnecting Data Cables Installing to the ChassisConnecting the Control Panel Connecting Power CablesI/O Ports Processor and Heatsink InstallationInstalling the LGA1156 Processor Page Installing the Heatsink Installing a Passive CPU HeatsinkRemoving the Heatsink Memory Support Installing MemoryDimm Installation Populated Any combination Per Channel Memory Population GuidelinesDDR3 ECC Registered Rdimm Memory Support Dimm Installation Installing an Expansion Card Installing a PCI Expansion CardX8SIL/X8SIL-F Layout Motherboard DetailsX8SIL/X8SIL-F Headers/Connectors Number Description X8SIL/X8SIL-F Jumpers Number Description DefaultX8SIL/X8SIL-F LED Indicators Number Standby PWR LED Indicator Green Solid on PWR OnMain ATX Power Supply Connector Connector DefinitionsProcessor Power Connector Power ButtonOverheat OH/Fan Fail Power On LEDATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports Chassis IntrusionFan Headers Onboard SpeakerSerial Ports SpeakerUniversal Serial Bus USB LAN1/LAN2 Ethernet PortsPower Supply I2C Connector Onboard Power LEDAlarm Reset Sgpio 0/1 HeadersVGA Enable Jumper SettingsExplanation of Jumpers Cmos ClearPCI Slot SMB Enable LAN1/LAN2 Enable/DisableUSB Wake-Up BMC JumperLAN1/2 LEDs Onboard IndicatorsIpmi Dedicated LAN LEDs Ipmi Heartbeat LEDSata Ports Floppy ConnectorSata and Floppy Drive Connections Page Static-Sensitive Devices Chapter Advanced Chassis SetupChassis Front View Control PanelReplacing System Cooling Fans System FansSystem Fan Failure Serial ATA Drive Installation Drive Bay Installation/RemovalAccessing the Drive Bays Mounting a Sata Drive in a Drive Carrier Installing/Removing Sata DrivesInstalling a DVD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive InstallationReplacing the Power Supply Power SupplyPower Supply Failure Page How To Change the Configuration Data Starting Bios Setup UtilityChapter IntroductionHow to Start the Setup Utility Main SetupSystem Memory System Time/System DateProcessor Xboot Feature Advanced Setup ConfigurationsXProcessor & Clock Options Intel Eist Technology Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUActive Processor Cores XAdvanced Chipset Control Xsata / Floppy Configuration LBA/Large Mode IDE Detect Timeout secPIO Mode TypeDMA Mode XPCI/PnP Configuration XSuper IO Device Configuration XRemote Access Configuration System Temperature CPU Overheat AlarmCPU Temperature XHardware Health ConfigurationFan Speed Control Modes Xacpi Configuration Xipmi Configuration X8SIL-F Only XIntel TXT LT Configuration XEvent Log ConfigurationBios AS Sclean Bios AC Scheck Supervisor Password Security SettingsUser Password Change Supervisor PasswordBoot Sector Virus Protection Boot SettingsXBoot Device Priority Exit Options Retry Boot DevicesXRemovable Drives XCD/DVD DrivesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimal DefaultsDiscard Changes and Exit Discard ChangesPage Recoverable Post Error Beep Codes Appendix a Post Error Beep CodesPage Installing Windows to a RAID System Appendix B Installing WindowsInstalling Windows to a Non-RAID System Appendix C System Specifications BiosWeight Appendix C System Specifications