Appendix a Post Error Beep Codes | SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIA

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Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes
Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes		A-1
Appendix B Software Installation Instructions
B-1	Installing Drivers	B-1
B-2	Configuring Supero Doctor III	B-2
Appendix C - BIOS Recovery
C-1	Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive (Recommended Method)	C-1
C-2	Recovery Process from an IDE/SATA ATAPI Disc Drive	C-2

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SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIA-F user manual Appendix a Post Error Beep Codes

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X8SIA X8SIA-F Page About This Motherboard Manual Organization Conventions Used in the Manual Contacting Supermicro HeadquartersEurope Asia-Pacific Table of Contents Vii Troubleshooting Introduction Appendix a Post Error Beep Codes Quick-Start Guide Install the Memory Modules Install the Motherboard Install Internal Peripherals Checklist Overview Motherboard X8SIA-F Image Motherboard Layout X8SIA-F Shown CPU 411 401 391 381 111 121 131 141 X8SIA/X8SIA-F Quick Reference Number Connector Description 42,41,37,32,11 Description Color/State Status Number Jumper Description DefaultNumber Motherboard Features Power Configuration DimensionsSerial COM Ports Super I/O Block Diagram X8SIA/X8SIA-F System Block Diagram Intel 3420 Chipset Features Chipset Overview Power Configuration Settings PC Health Monitoring Power Supply Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State IndicatorBios Support for USB Keyboard Main Switch Override Mechanism Super I/O ISCSI Support Overview 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 Remove Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability Location of Mounting Holes Motherboard InstallationTools Needed Installation Instructions Connectors/IO Ports Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports MouseKeyboard Keyboard Purple Mouse Green Universal Serial Bus USB For pin definitions Ethernet Ports NC No Connection LAN1 LAN2 Ipmi Dedicated LAN Serial Ports COM1 COM2 Header Video Connector VGA JF1 Header Pins Front Control Panel Power LED Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Overheat OH/Fan Fail OH/Fan Fail Power Fail LED Reset ButtonPower Button Power Fail LED Reset Button PWR Button Required 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 Connector Sgpio 0/1 Headers Sata DOM PowerSata DOM Power Jwor Wake On Ring Jwol Wake On LAN Wake-On-RingWake-On-LAN Ipmb Jumper Settings LAN Port Enable/DisableLAN Port 1 Enable B. LAN Port 2 Enable Explanation of Jumpers Clear 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 Enable Onboard Indicators LAN LEDsIpmi Dedicated LAN X8SIA-F Only LAN Port 1 B. LAN Port Ipmi Heartbeat LED X8SIA-F Only Onboard PWR LED Ipmi Heartbeat LED Sata and Floppy Drive Connections Sata Connections Floppy Connector FloppyPage Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power OnNo Power No Video Lost 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 Utility System 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 State package limit setting Active Processor CoresIntel Eist Technology C1E Support SATA / Floppy Configuration Advanced Chipset Control SATA#1 Configuration Configure Sata asIDE Detect Timeout sec LBA/Large Mode Block Multi-Sector Transfer PIO ModeDMA Mode 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 Clear BMC System Event Log Set LAN ConfigurationView BMC System Event Log Event Log Configuration Intel TXT LT Configuration Security Settings Supervisor PasswordUser Password Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection Boot SettingsBoot Device Priority Retry Boot Devices Exit OptionsHard Disk Drives Removable Drives Load Optimal Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSave Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit X8SIA/X8SIA-F Appendix a Post Error Beep Codes Recoverable Post Error Beep CodesPage Installing Drivers Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Configuring 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 Process Recovery Process from an IDE/SATA Atapi Disc Drive Part 2 Bios Reprogramming Re-Flashing