Chapter 2: Installation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan Headers

 

 

 

 

 

The X8SIL/X8SIL-F has five fan headers (Fan1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan Header

 

~ Fan5). These fans are 4-pin fan headers.

 

 

 

 

Pin Definitions

 

However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are

 

Pin#

 

Definition

 

backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin

1

 

Ground (Black)

 

fans. A fan speed control setting in the BIOS

2

 

2.5A/+16V

 

Hardware Monitoring section allows the BIOS

 

 

 

(Red)

 

3

 

Tachometer

 

 

 

to automatically set fan speeds based on the

 

 

4

 

PWM_Control

 

 

 

system temperature. The default setting is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disabled which allows the onboard fans to run

 

 

 

 

 

at full speed. Refer to the table on the right for

 

 

 

 

 

pin definitions.

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Please use all 3-pin fans or all

 

 

 

 

 

4-pin fans on a motherboard. Please

 

 

 

 

 

do not use 3-pin fans and 4-pin fans

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chassis Intrusion

 

on the same board.

 

 

 

Pin Definitions (JL1)

 

Chassis Intrusion

 

Pin#

 

Definition

 

 

1

 

Intrusion Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on

 

2

 

Ground

 

 

 

 

the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. Fan1

from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intru-

 

 

 

 

B. Fan2

sion when the chassis is opened.

 

 

 

 

C. Fan3

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. Fan4

KB/MOUSE

 

 

JPI2C:PWR I2C

JPI2C

 

 

 

E. Fan5

 

 

 

 

 

FLOPPY

 

DIMM1BDIMM1ADIMM2B DIMM2A

UDIMM/RDIMM1066/1333DDR3 required

F. Chassis Intrusion

 

 

JAR

RSTALARMJAR:PSU

 

 

 

B

 

 

JPUSB1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

FAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAN2

 

 

 

 

 

VGA

FAN5

E

 

 

JLED1:Power LED

JD1:Buzzer/Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPKR1

JLED1

JD1

 

 

 

 

JLAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JLAN2

 

 

CPU

 

 

 

 

JPB JPL1

JPL2

 

JI2C1

 

JF1

 

JF1

 

 

 

JI2C2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J6

F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLOT7 PCI-E X8 GEN2

 

 

 

 

J5

SLOT6 PCI-E X8 GEN2

LE7

J8

REV:1.00

USA

 

SLOT5 PCI-E X4 on X8

 

IN

 

X8SIL DESIGNED

 

SLOT4 PCI 33MHZ

COM2

JL1:CHASSIS INTRUSION

USB 10/11

JL1JPG1

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE4

FAN3

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE3

 

 

MAC CODE

LE2

JBT1

 

 

T-SGPIO2

 

 

BAR CODE

JBT1:CMOS CLEAR

 

 

 

SGPIO1-T

 

JPT1

I-SATA5

I-SATA1

I-SATA3

 

 

 

 

I-SATA4

I-SATA0 I-SATA2

 

 

USB4

USB2/3

 

 

 

 

FAN4

D

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SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIL user manual Fan Headers, Chassis Intrusion

X8SIL specifications

SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIL, X8SIL-F, and X8SIL-V are advanced server motherboards designed to meet the demanding needs of today's data centers and enterprise environments. These motherboards from Supermicro deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, including virtualization, cloud computing, and database management.

One of the main features of the X8SIL series is its compatibility with Intel's Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors. This allows users to harness the power of multi-core technology, ensuring optimal performance for both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications. With support for up to 144GB of DDR3 ECC memory, the X8SIL motherboards provide ample memory bandwidth, enhancing the overall system performance and efficiency.

The X8SIL-F variant includes an integrated IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) feature, which enables remote management and monitoring of the system. This technology allows IT administrators to proactively manage server health, perform remote troubleshooting, and ensure minimal downtime. Additionally, the X8SIL-F supports Supermicro's Green Computing technology, which helps reduce power consumption and enhance energy efficiency, leading to lower operational costs.

In terms of storage, the X8SIL series offers multiple SATA and SAS interface options, facilitating a wide range of storage configurations. The motherboards feature six SATA II ports and optional SAS capabilities, allowing users to implement RAID setups for improved performance and data redundancy. This flexibility in storage solutions is crucial for environments that require high availability and reliability.

The X8SIL motherboard series is equipped with a range of I/O ports, including multiple USB ports, PCI Express slots, and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. This extensive connectivity ensures that users can easily expand and customize their systems according to specific application needs. The onboard Gigabit Ethernet ports provide fast network access, which is essential for data-intensive workloads.

Furthermore, the X8SIL, X8SIL-F, and X8SIL-V boast an efficient thermal design. These motherboards feature robust heat sinks and fan headers, which help maintain optimal operating temperatures, even under heavy workloads. This thermal efficiency is critical in extending the lifespan of components and ensuring consistent performance.

In summary, SUPER MICRO Computer's X8SIL, X8SIL-F, and X8SIL-V motherboards stand out with their strong performance, advanced management features, flexible storage options, and efficient thermal design. These characteristics make them ideal choices for businesses looking to build reliable and scalable data center solutions.