Table of Contents | SUPER MICRO Computer X8STE, X8ST3-F specification

Image 7

Contents

X8ST3-F X8STE Revision 1.0bUSER’S MANUAL Printed in the United States of America About This Motherboard PrefaceManual Organization Conventions Used in the Manual Asia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Europe Chapter 1 Introduction Table of ContentsChapter 2 Installation Preface Table of Contents Appendix B Installing the Windows OS Chapter 3 TroubleshootingChapter 4 BIOS Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes Chapter Introduction Checklist1-1 Overview X8ST3-F Image Motherboard Layout Important Notes to the User Jumper Default SettingX8ST3-F/X8STE Quick Reference X8ST3-F/X8STE Jumpers X8ST3-F/X8STE Jumpers X8ST3-F/X8STE LED IndicatorsX8ST3-F/X8STE Headers/Connectors Connector Expansion Slots Motherboard FeaturesMemory Chipset SAS Connections for the X8ST3-F only BIOSPower Configuration Floppy Drive CD Utilities DimensionsPC Health Monitoring System Management Chapter 1 Introduction 1-10 X8ST3-F/X8STE System Block DiagramRJ45 1-11 1-2 Chipset Overview 1-3 PC Health Monitoring 1-4 Power Configuration SettingsRecovery from AC Power Loss Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Wake-On-LAN WOL 1-5 Power SupplyBIOS Support for USB Keyboard Main Switch Override Mechanism 1-7 Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller 1-6 Super I/O1-14 Three ADC inputs, Analog and Digital Video outputs 1-15The WPCM450 also includes the following features One X-Bus parallel interface for expansion I/O connections 1-16 Unpacking Chapter InstallationPrecautions 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Plastic Cap 2-2 Processor and Heatsink InstallationInstalling an LGA 1366 Processor Socket Clip Load Plate CPU CPU SocketAlign CPU keys with socket keys Install the Heatsink Bracket on the reverse side of the board Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink #SNK-P0037Heatsink Bracket BKT-0023L, for screw-type heatsink only Passive Heatsink Removal 2-3 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis Installation InstructionsTools Needed Front View 2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory ModulesInstalling & Removing DIMMs Installing and Removing DDR3 Memory Maximum Memory Possible Memory SupportDIMM Module Population Configuration Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability 2-10 2-5 Connectors/IO PortsBack Panel Connectors and IO Ports Back Panel Connectors Keyboard 2-11ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports Mouse Front Panel USB 2, 3, 4/5, 6/7 2-12Universal Serial Bus USB Back Panel USB 0/1 Pin Definitions 1. LAN1 2. LAN2 3 . I P M I D e d i c a t e d L A N X8ST3-F only 2-13Ethernet Ports NC No Connection Serial Ports 2-141. COM1 2. COM2 2-15 Video Connector1. VGA Front Control Panel JF1 Header Pins2-16 NMI Button Power LEDFront Control Panel Pin Definitions 2-17 2-18 NIC1/NIC2 LED IndicatorsHDD LED A. OH/Fan Fail LED B. PWR Supply Fail Power Fail LED2-19 Overheat OH/Fan Fail LED A. Reset Button B. PWR Button Reset ButtonPower Button 2-20 Required A. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR B. 8-Pin Processor PWR 2-6 Connecting CablesATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors 2-21 Fan Headers 2-22E. Fan5 A. Internal Buzzer B. Speaker 2-23Internal Buzzer Speaker A. Overheat/Fan Fail LED B. Chassis Intrusion 2-24Overheat/Fan Fail LED Chassis Intrusion A. PWR SMB B. PWR LED Power Supply I2C ConnectorOnboard Power LED 2-25 D. 3-SPGIO 1 X8ST3-F only E. Alarm Reset Alarm Reset2-26 T-SGPIO 0/1 & 3-SGPIO 0/1 Headers A. WOL B. I-Button 2-27Wake-On-LAN I-Button 2-28 2-7 Jumper SettingsLAN Port Enable/Disable Explanation of Jumpers A. Clear CMOS B. Watch Dog Enable Watch Dog Enable/Disable2-29 CMOS Clear C. VGA Enable BMC VGA Enable2-30 SMB to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Speeds C. FP USB 2, 3 Wake-up 2-31USB Wake-Up A. BP USB 0/1 Wake-up B. FP USB 4/5, 6/7 Wake-up A. RAID Enable B. SAS RAID Mode Se- lect SAS Enable/Disable X8ST3-F Only2-32 SAS RAID Mode Select X8ST3-F Only 2-33 BMC IPMI Enable X7ST3-F onlyA. BMC Enable IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs X8ST3-F Only 2-8 Onboard IndicatorsIPMI LAN LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs A. SAS Heartbeat B. SAS Activity 2-35SAS Activity LED X8ST3-F Only SAS Heartbeat LED X8ST3-F Only Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED Settings 2-36A. Onboard PWR LED A. I-SATA 0~1 SATA Connectors2-9 Serial ATA and Floppy Drive Connections 2-37 2-38 Floppy ConnectorA. Floppy No Power Chapter Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power On Memory Errors 3-2 Technical Support ProceduresLosing the System’s Setup Configuration com/support/bios 3-3 Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion How do I update my BIOS? Question What type of memory does my motherboard support? Question Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard? 3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service 4-1 Introduction Chapter BIOSStarting BIOS Setup Utility How To Change the Configuration Data Starting the Setup Utility 4-2 Main SetupSystem Time/System Date Physical Count Logical Count ProcessorSystem Memory AMIBIOS Version Build Date Quiet Boot 4-3 Advanced Setup ConfigurationsBOOT Feature Quick Boot Hit Del Message Display Wait For F1 If ErrorRestore on AC Power Loss Processor & Clock Options Simultaneous Multi-Threading Available when supported by the CPU Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch Available when supported by the CPU Intel Virtualization Technology Available when supported by the CPU 1 - Core Ratio Limit Intel TurboMode Tech Available if Intel EIST technology is EnabledIntel Turbo Boost Configuration Turbo Ratio Limit Program Intel EIST Technology C-STATE Tech C-State package limit settingIntel C-STATE Architecture C1E Support QPI Links Speed QPI and IMC ConfigurationAdvanced Chipset Control DCA Prefetch Delay Throttling - Open Loop 4-10Demand Scrubbing Patrol Scrubbing Altitude High Performance Event Timer4-11 Air Flow USB 2.0 Controller Active State Power Management4-12 USB Functions SATA#2 Configuration IDE / Floppy ConfigurationSATA#1 Configuration Configure SATA#1 as Block Multi-Sector Transfer 4-14Type LBA/Large Mode DMA Mode 4-15S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives 4-16 PCI/PnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer Enabled Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM, Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM 4-17 Super IO Device ConfigurationRemote Access Configuration Remote Access 4-18 Hardware Health ConfigurationRedirection After BIOS POST CPU Overheat Alarm CPU Temperature 4-19 Fan Speed Control Modes ACPI ConfigurationDisabled PS/2 KB/MS Wake-Up 4-20 4-21 IPMI Configuration X8ST3-F OnlyACPI Version Features Set LAN Configuration 4-22 Set PEF Configuration 4-23 Event Log ConfigurationBMC Watch Dog Timer Action BMC WatchDog TimeOut MinSec Change Supervisor Password 4-4 Security SettingsSupervisor Password User Password 4-25 4-5 Boot ConfigurationBoot Device Priority Boot Sector Virus Protection 4-26 4-6 Exit OptionsRemovable Drives CD/DVD Drives Discard Changes and Exit Load Optimal DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults 4-27 4-28 Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep CodesPage B-1 Installing the Windows OS for Systems with RAID Functions Appendix B Installing the Windows OS B-2 Installing the Windows OS for Systems without RAID Functions C-1 Installing Drivers Appendix C Software Installation InstructionsDriver/Tool Installation Display Screen Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I Health Information C-2 Configuring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control X8ST3-F/X8STE Users Manual Disclaimer continued

SUPER MICRO Computer X8STE, X8ST3-F user manual Table of Contents

Models: X8STE X8ST3-F