SUPER MICRO Computer X8ST3-F, X8STE specification

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SUPER MICRO Computer X8ST3-F, X8STE user manual Printed in the United States of America

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USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0bX8ST3-F X8STE Printed in the United States of America Manual Organization PrefaceAbout This Motherboard Conventions Used in the Manual Europe Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Asia-Pacific Preface Table of ContentsChapter 2 Installation Chapter 1 Introduction Table of Contents Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes Chapter 3 TroubleshootingChapter 4 BIOS Appendix B Installing the Windows OS 1-1 Overview ChecklistChapter Introduction X8ST3-F Image Important Notes to the User Motherboard Layout X8ST3-F/X8STE Jumpers Default SettingX8ST3-F/X8STE Quick Reference Jumper Connector X8ST3-F/X8STE LED IndicatorsX8ST3-F/X8STE Headers/Connectors X8ST3-F/X8STE Jumpers Chipset Motherboard FeaturesMemory Expansion Slots Floppy Drive BIOSPower Configuration SAS Connections for the X8ST3-F only System Management DimensionsPC Health Monitoring CD Utilities Chapter 1 Introduction RJ45 X8ST3-F/X8STE System Block Diagram1-10 1-2 Chipset Overview 1-11 Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator 1-4 Power Configuration SettingsRecovery from AC Power Loss 1-3 PC Health Monitoring Main Switch Override Mechanism 1-5 Power SupplyBIOS Support for USB Keyboard Wake-On-LAN WOL 1-14 1-6 Super I/O1-7 Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller One X-Bus parallel interface for expansion I/O connections 1-15The WPCM450 also includes the following features Three ADC inputs, Analog and Digital Video outputs 1-16 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Chapter InstallationPrecautions Unpacking Socket Clip 2-2 Processor and Heatsink InstallationInstalling an LGA 1366 Processor Plastic Cap Align CPU keys with socket keys CPU CPU SocketLoad Plate Heatsink Bracket BKT-0023L, for screw-type heatsink only Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink #SNK-P0037Install the Heatsink Bracket on the reverse side of the board Passive Heatsink Removal Tools Needed Installation Instructions2-3 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis Installing and Removing DDR3 Memory 2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory ModulesInstalling & Removing DIMMs Front View DIMM Module Population Configuration Memory SupportMaximum Memory Possible Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability Back Panel Connectors 2-5 Connectors/IO PortsBack Panel Connectors and IO Ports 2-10 Mouse 2-11ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports Keyboard Back Panel USB 0/1 Pin Definitions 2-12Universal Serial Bus USB Front Panel USB 2, 3, 4/5, 6/7 NC No Connection 2-13Ethernet Ports 1. LAN1 2. LAN2 3 . I P M I D e d i c a t e d L A N X8ST3-F only 1. COM1 2. COM2 2-14Serial Ports 1. VGA Video Connector2-15 2-16 JF1 Header PinsFront Control Panel 2-17 Power LEDFront Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button HDD LED NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators2-18 Overheat OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED2-19 A. OH/Fan Fail LED B. PWR Supply Fail 2-20 Reset ButtonPower Button A. Reset Button B. PWR Button 2-21 2-6 Connecting CablesATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors Required A. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR B. 8-Pin Processor PWR E. Fan5 2-22Fan Headers Speaker 2-23Internal Buzzer A. Internal Buzzer B. Speaker Chassis Intrusion 2-24Overheat/Fan Fail LED A. Overheat/Fan Fail LED B. Chassis Intrusion 2-25 Power Supply I2C ConnectorOnboard Power LED A. PWR SMB B. PWR LED T-SGPIO 0/1 & 3-SGPIO 0/1 Headers Alarm Reset2-26 D. 3-SPGIO 1 X8ST3-F only E. Alarm Reset I-Button 2-27Wake-On-LAN A. WOL B. I-Button Explanation of Jumpers 2-7 Jumper SettingsLAN Port Enable/Disable 2-28 CMOS Clear Watch Dog Enable/Disable2-29 A. Clear CMOS B. Watch Dog Enable SMB to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Speeds BMC VGA Enable2-30 C. VGA Enable A. BP USB 0/1 Wake-up B. FP USB 4/5, 6/7 Wake-up 2-31USB Wake-Up C. FP USB 2, 3 Wake-up SAS RAID Mode Select X8ST3-F Only SAS Enable/Disable X8ST3-F Only2-32 A. RAID Enable B. SAS RAID Mode Se- lect A. BMC Enable BMC IPMI Enable X7ST3-F only2-33 LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs 2-8 Onboard IndicatorsIPMI LAN IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs X8ST3-F Only SAS Heartbeat LED X8ST3-F Only 2-35SAS Activity LED X8ST3-F Only A. SAS Heartbeat B. SAS Activity A. Onboard PWR LED 2-36Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED Settings 2-37 SATA Connectors2-9 Serial ATA and Floppy Drive Connections A. I-SATA 0~1 A. Floppy Floppy Connector2-38 Before Power On Chapter Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures No Power Losing the System’s Setup Configuration 3-2 Technical Support ProceduresMemory Errors Question What type of memory does my motherboard support? 3-3 Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion How do I update my BIOS? com/support/bios 3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service Question Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard? How To Change the Configuration Data Chapter BIOSStarting BIOS Setup Utility 4-1 Introduction System Time/System Date 4-2 Main SetupStarting the Setup Utility AMIBIOS Version Build Date ProcessorSystem Memory Physical Count Logical Count Quick Boot 4-3 Advanced Setup ConfigurationsBOOT Feature Quiet Boot Processor & Clock Options Wait For F1 If ErrorRestore on AC Power Loss Hit Del Message Display Intel Virtualization Technology Available when supported by the CPU Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch Available when supported by the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading Available when supported by the CPU Intel EIST Technology Intel TurboMode Tech Available if Intel EIST technology is EnabledIntel Turbo Boost Configuration Turbo Ratio Limit Program 1 - Core Ratio Limit C1E Support C-State package limit settingIntel C-STATE Architecture C-STATE Tech DCA Prefetch Delay QPI and IMC ConfigurationAdvanced Chipset Control QPI Links Speed Patrol Scrubbing 4-10Demand Scrubbing Throttling - Open Loop Air Flow High Performance Event Timer4-11 Altitude USB Functions Active State Power Management4-12 USB 2.0 Controller Configure SATA#1 as IDE / Floppy ConfigurationSATA#1 Configuration SATA#2 Configuration LBA/Large Mode 4-14Type Block Multi-Sector Transfer S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives 4-15DMA Mode Enabled Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM, Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM PCI/PnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer 4-16 Remote Access Super IO Device ConfigurationRemote Access Configuration 4-17 CPU Overheat Alarm Hardware Health ConfigurationRedirection After BIOS POST 4-18 4-19 CPU Temperature 4-20 ACPI ConfigurationDisabled PS/2 KB/MS Wake-Up Fan Speed Control Modes Set LAN Configuration IPMI Configuration X8ST3-F OnlyACPI Version Features 4-21 Set PEF Configuration 4-22 BMC WatchDog TimeOut MinSec Event Log ConfigurationBMC Watch Dog Timer Action 4-23 User Password 4-4 Security SettingsSupervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection 4-5 Boot ConfigurationBoot Device Priority 4-25 CD/DVD Drives 4-6 Exit OptionsRemovable Drives 4-26 4-27 Load Optimal DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Discard Changes and Exit 4-28 Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes Recoverable POST Error Beep CodesPage Appendix B Installing the Windows OS B-1 Installing the Windows OS for Systems with RAID Functions B-2 Installing the Windows OS for Systems without RAID Functions Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Appendix C Software Installation InstructionsC-1 Installing Drivers C-2 Configuring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I Health Information Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control X8ST3-F/X8STE Users Manual Disclaimer continued