Supermicro X8SIL-F - Manuals

Page 2 - Printed in the United States of America; WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this

Manual Revision 1.2aRelease Date: August 30, 2013Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document.Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are tradema...

Page 3 - Preface; About This Motherboard; iii; Conventions Used in the Manual:

Preface T h i s m a n u a l i s w r i t t e n f o r s y s t e m i n t e g r a t o r s , P C t e c h n i c i a n s a n d knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V motherboard. About This Motherboard The X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V supports the...

Page 4 - Contacting Supermicro; Headquarters

Contacting Supermicro v Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: [email protected] (General Information)[email protected] (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro....

Page 5 - Table of Contents; Power Configuration Settings; Chapter 2 Installation

vi X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual Table of Contents PrefaceChapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-11-2 Chipset Overview .........................................................................

Page 6 - vii; Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

vii Table of Contents Front Control Panel Pin Definitions ............................................................... 2-23 Power LED .............................................................................................. 2-23HDD LED ...........................................................

Page 7 - -3 Advanced Setup Configurations; Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes; B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor; Appendix C BIOS Recovery

X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual viii 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 3-3 3-4 Battery Removal and Installation .................................................................... 3-6 3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service....

Page 8 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 1; Checklist

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and p...

Page 9 - Note; : All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB

1-2 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual Motherboard Image (X8SIL-F Shown) Note : All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in ...

Page 10 - Motherboard Layout; Important Notes to the User; Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Motherboard Layout Important Notes to the User • See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections. • " " indicates the location of "Pin 1". • Jumpers not indicated are for testing only. • When LE2 (Onboard Power ...

Page 13 - Motherboard Features; Single Intel® Xeon® 3400 series processor in an LGA1156

1-6 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual Motherboard Features CPU Single Intel® Xeon® 3400 series processor in an LGA1156 socket. Memory Four (4) 240-pin, DDR3 SDRAM DIMM sockets with sup - port for up to 16GB of UDIMM or up to 32GB of RDIMM memory (ECC/DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory only.) Supports d...

Page 14 - BIOS; 2 Mb SPI AMI BIOS; Power Configuration; Fan status monitoring with firmware 4-pin (Pulse Width; System Management; Chassis Intrusion Header and Detection

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-7 I/O Devices (Continued) USB Devices (X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Only) Two (2) USB ports on the rear IO panel Four (4) USB header connectors for front accessOne (1) Type A internal connector Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse ports on the I/O backpanel Serial (COM) Ports Two (2) Fast...

Page 16 - BLOCK DIAGRAM

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-9 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the Motherboard Features pages for the actual specifications of each motherboard. 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 D D C C B B A A Title...

Page 17 - -2 Chipset Overview; Dual NAND Interface

1-10 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual 1-2 Chipset Overview The X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V supports the Intel® Xeon® 3400 processor series. Built upon the functionality and the capability of the single-chip Intel 3400 chipset, the X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V motherboard provides the performance and feature s...

Page 18 - -3 PC Health Monitoring; Recovery from AC Power Loss; Last State; Onboard Voltage Monitoring; voltage monitor by using SD III.; Fan Status Monitor with Software; CPU speed will be decreased.; -4 Power Configuration Settings

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-11 1-3 PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X8SIL/X8SIL-F/ X8SIL-V. These features are supported by an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip. Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the syst...

Page 19 - power will be provided to the motherboard.

1-12 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blink-ing to indicate that the CPU is in the suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the CPU will wake-up and the LED indicator will au...

Page 21 - -8 Overview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller; The Nuvoton; WPCM150 is a combined Baseboard Management Controller and

1-14 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual 1-8 Overview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller The Nuvoton SM WPCM150 is a combined Baseboard Management Controller and 2D/VGA-compatible Graphics Core with PCI interface, Virtual Media and Keyboard, and a Keyboard/Video/Mouse Redirection (KVMR) module. The WPCM1...

Page 22 - Chapter 2: Installation; Chapter 2; Precautions; • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.; Unpacking

Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam-age to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equip...

Page 23 - -2 Processor and Heatsink Installation; Warning; : When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct; Installing the LGA1156 Processor

2-2 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual 2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning : When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware c...

Page 26 - Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink; Motherboard

Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Screw#1 Screw#2 Motherboard Mounting Holes Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws. Screw in two diagonal ...

Page 27 - We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed.; Removing the Heatsink; in the illustration below.

2-6 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instruc - tions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. Removing the Heatsin...

Page 28 - Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink; Recommended Supermicro heatsink:

Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Thermal Grease Heatsink Fins Locate the CPU Fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan power connector and are not interfered with oth...

Page 30 - Active Heatsink Removal; We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re

Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header. Use your finger tips to gently press on the fastener cap and turn it counter- clockwise to make a 1/4 (90 0 ) turn, and then pull the fastener upward to loosen it. Repe...

Page 31 - -3 Installing DDR3 Memory; CAUTION; Exercise extreme care when installing or removing; DIMM Installation; Platform; ECC UDIMM; Not Supported

2-10 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual 2-3 Installing DDR3 Memory Note : Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into...

Page 32 - Memory Population Guidelines; Registered

Chapter 2: Installation 2-11 MAC CODE JPI2 C JF1 JPW1 U2 6 J8 J6 J5 J1 4 1 J1 3 U6 1 T-SGPIO1 T-SGPIO2 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 SPKR 1 JBT1 JI2C1 1 JI2C2 1 LE4 LE2 LE3 LE7 1 JPB JLED1 1 1 JPUSB1 1 JPL1 1 JPL2 JPG1 JD1 1 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 1 FAN4 FAN3 J16 PCI1 U2 BAR CODE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN...

Page 33 - Installing and Removing DIMMs; Release

2-12 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Insert the DIMM mod - ule vertically and press down until the module snaps into place. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the Lock/ Release tabs near both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot. Pull the DIMM module upwards. Installin...

Page 35 - -4 Motherboard Installation; Tools Needed; Philips Screwdriver; Location of Mounting Holes; ) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please

2-14 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual MAC CODE JPI2 C JF1 JPW1 U2 6 J8 J6 J5 J1 4 1 J1 3 U6 1 T-SGPIO1 T-SGPIO2 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 SPKR 1 JBT1 JI2C1 1 JI2C2 1 LE4 LE2 LE3 LE7 1 JPB JLED1 1 1 JPUSB1 1 JPL1 1 JPL2 JPG1 JD1 1 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 1 FAN4 FAN3 J16 PCI1 U2 BAR CODE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:L...

Page 36 - Installation Instructions; Install the I/O shield into the chassis.

Chapter 2: Installation 2-15 Installation Instructions Install the I/O shield into the chassis. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Refer to the layout on the previous page for mounting hole locations. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Install standoffs in the chassis as n...

Page 37 - Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports; Back Panel Connectors

2-16 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual MAC CODE JPI2 C JF1 JPW1 U2 6 J8 J6 J5 J1 4 1 J1 3 U6 1 T-SGPIO1 T-SGPIO2 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 SPKR 1 JBT1 JI2C1 1 JI2C2 1 LE4 LE2 LE3 LE7 1 JPB JLED1 1 1 JPUSB1 1 JPL1 1 JPL2 JPG1 JD1 1 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 1 FAN4 FAN3 J16 PCI1 U2 BAR CODE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:L...

Page 38 - board. See the table at right for pin; Keyboard

Chapter 2: Installation 2-17 MAC CODE JPI2 C JF1 JPW1 U2 6 J8 J6 J5 J1 4 1 J1 3 U6 1 T-SGPIO1 T-SGPIO2 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 SPKR 1 JBT1 JI2C1 1 JI2C2 1 LE4 LE2 LE3 LE7 1 JPB JLED1 1 1 JPUSB1 1 JPL1 1 JPL2 JPG1 JD1 1 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 1 FAN4 FAN3 J16 PCI1 U2 BAR CODE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN...

Page 39 - only) are used to provide front chassis

2-18 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual MAC CODE JPI2 C JF1 JPW1 U2 6 J8 J6 J5 J1 4 1 J1 3 U6 1 T-SGPIO1 T-SGPIO2 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 SPKR 1 JBT1 JI2C1 1 JI2C2 1 LE4 LE2 LE3 LE7 1 JPB JLED1 1 1 JPUSB1 1 JPL1 1 JPL2 JPG1 JD1 1 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 1 FAN4 FAN3 J16 PCI1 U2 BAR CODE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:L...

Page 40 - Ethernet Ports; Please refer to the LED

Chapter 2: Installation 2-19 Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2) are located next to the VGA port on the I/O Backpanel. In addition, an IPMI Dedi - cated LAN is also located above USB 0/1 ports on the X8SIL-F to provide a dedicated network connection for IPMI 2.0 support. These ports accep...

Page 41 - Serial Ports; vide front access. See the table on

2-20 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual 2 Serial Ports A COM Port is located on the I/O backpanel and a Serial port is located next to Front Panel USB 2/3 to pro - vide front access. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) Pin # Definition Pin # Defin...

Page 42 - Video Connector

Chapter 2: Installation 2-21 1. VGA Video Connector A Video (VGA) connector is located next to the COM Port on the I/O backpanel. This connector is used to provide video and CRT display. Refer to the board layout below for the location. 1 MAC CODE JPI2 C JF1 JPW1 U2 6 J8 J6 J5 J1 4 1 J1 3 U6 1 T-SGP...

Page 43 - Front Control Panel; following section for descriptions and pin definitions.; JF1 Header Pins

2-22 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual MAC CODE JPI2 C JF1 JPW1 U2 6 J8 J6 J5 J1 4 1 J1 3 U6 1 T-SGPIO1 T-SGPIO2 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 SPKR 1 JBT1 JI2C1 1 JI2C2 1 LE4 LE2 LE3 LE7 1 JPB JLED1 1 1 JPUSB1 1 JPL1 1 JPL2 JPG1 JD1 1 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 1 FAN4 FAN3 J16 PCI1 U2 BAR CODE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:L...

Page 44 - Front Control Panel Pin Definitions; ity. See the table on the right for pin

Chapter 2: Installation 2-23 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 15 +5V 16 Ground A. PWR LEDB. HDD LED A B Power Button OH/Fan ...

Page 46 - Reset Button

Chapter 2: Installation 2-25 Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be con- figured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To turn off the p...

Page 47 - -6 Connecting Cables; ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR; T h e 2 4 - p i n m a i n p o w e r c o n n e c t o r

2-26 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual MAC CODE JPI2 C JF1 JPW1 U2 6 J8 J6 J5 J1 4 1 J1 3 U6 1 T-SGPIO1 T-SGPIO2 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 SPKR 1 JBT1 JI2C1 1 JI2C2 1 LE4 LE2 LE3 LE7 1 JPB JLED1 1 1 JPUSB1 1 JPL1 1 JPL2 JPG1 JD1 1 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 1 FAN4 FAN3 J16 PCI1 U2 BAR CODE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:L...

Page 48 - Fan Headers; A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on; -pin fans on a motherboard. Please

Chapter 2: Installation 2-27 MAC CODE JPI2 C JF1 JPW1 U2 6 J8 J6 J5 J1 4 1 J1 3 U6 1 T-SGPIO1 T-SGPIO2 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 SPKR 1 JBT1 JI2C1 1 JI2C2 1 LE4 LE2 LE3 LE7 1 JPB JLED1 1 1 JPUSB1 1 JPL1 1 JPL2 JPG1 JD1 1 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 1 FAN4 FAN3 J16 PCI1 U2 BAR CODE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN...

Page 49 - the right for pin definitions.; Speaker; TPM Header; This header is used to connect a

2-28 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Internal Buzzer The Internal Buzzer (SPKR1) can be used to provide audible indications for various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. A. Internal BuzzerB. Speaker HeaderC. TPM Header Internal Buzzer Pin Definition Pin# Definitions Pin...

Page 50 - Power Supply I; Onboard Power LED; status of system power. See the table; DOM PWR Connector; connector provides power to a solid-

Chapter 2: Installation 2-29 A B A. PWR LED B. PWR SMB C. DOM PWR Power Supply I 2 C Connector Power Supply (I 2 C) Connector, locat - ed at SMB_PS1 on the motherboard. This connector monitors the status of the power supply, fan and system temperature. See the table on the right for pin definitions....

Page 51 - pose Input/Output) headers are located

2-30 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual MAC CODE JPI2 C JF1 JPW1 U2 6 J8 J6 J5 J1 4 1 J1 3 U6 1 T-SGPIO1 T-SGPIO2 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 SPKR 1 JBT1 JI2C1 1 JI2C2 1 LE4 LE2 LE3 LE7 1 JPB JLED1 1 1 JPUSB1 1 JPL1 1 JPL2 JPG1 JD1 1 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 1 FAN4 FAN3 J16 PCI1 U2 BAR CODE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:L...

Page 52 - Explanation of Jumpers; To modify the operation of the motherboard,; LAN Port Enable/Disable

Chapter 2: Installation 2-31 MAC CODE JPI2 C JF1 JPW1 U2 6 J8 J6 J5 J1 4 1 J1 3 U6 1 T-SGPIO1 T-SGPIO2 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 SPKR 1 JBT1 JI2C1 1 JI2C2 1 LE4 LE2 LE3 LE7 1 JPB JLED1 1 1 JPUSB1 1 JPL1 1 JPL2 JPG1 JD1 1 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 1 FAN4 FAN3 J16 PCI1 U2 BAR CODE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:LAN2 JPL1:LAN...

Page 53 - CMOS Clear; the AC power cord and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.; PCI Slot SMB Enable; Use Jumpers I

2-32 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the conne...

Page 54 - VGA Enable; position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable; JPES allows the user to enable the en; Disabled

Chapter 2: Installation 2-33 B A A. VGA EnableB. Energy Saving Enable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPG1) Both Jumpers Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled VGA Enable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA connector. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA....

Page 55 - : When the USB function is set to; BMC Enable

2-34 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual MAC CODE JPI2 C JF1 JPW1 U2 6 J8 J6 J5 J1 4 1 J1 3 U6 1 T-SGPIO1 T-SGPIO2 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 SPKR 1 JBT1 JI2C1 1 JI2C2 1 LE4 LE2 LE3 LE7 1 JPB JLED1 1 1 JPUSB1 1 JPL1 1 JPL2 JPG1 JD1 1 FAN2 FAN1 FAN5 1 FAN4 FAN3 J16 PCI1 U2 BAR CODE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:L...

Page 56 - -8 Onboard Indicators; IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs; In addition to LAN 1/LAN 2, an IPMI Dedi; IPMI LAN

Chapter 2: Installation 2-35 LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located on the I/O backpanel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connections. See the table...

Page 57 - Unsupported Memory LED

2-36 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED Settings (LE4) LED Color Definition Off System Off On System on, or System off and PWR Cable Connected Onboard Power LED An Onboard Power LED is located at LE4 on the motherboard. When LE4 is on, the AC power cable is connected. ...

Page 58 - -9 SATA and Floppy Drive Connections; that came with your shipment.; SATA Connections

Chapter 2: Installation 2-37 2-9 SATA and Floppy Drive Connections Note the following conditions when connecting the Serial ATA and floppy disk drive cables: • Be sure to use the correct cable for each connector. Refer to Page 1-1 for cables that came with your shipment. • A red mark on a wire indic...

Page 59 - Floppy Connector

2-38 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual A. Floppy Floppy Connector The floppy connector is located next to the DIMM memory banks on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition 1 Ground 2 FDHDIN 3 Ground 4 R...

Page 60 - Chapter 3: Troubleshooting; Chapter 3; -1 Troubleshooting Procedures; Before Power On; Make sure that all jumpers are set to their default positions.; No Video

3-1 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for ...

Page 61 - the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.); Memory Errors; see if you can locate the faulty modules.; Losing the System’s Setup Configuration; -2 Technical Support Procedures; with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

3-2 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.) 3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system. (If the alarm is on, check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.) Mem...

Page 62 - -3 Frequently Asked Questions; Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?

3-3 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website at (http://www.supermicro. com/support/bios/ ). Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed. Some cannot be flashed; it depends on the modifications to the boot block code. 3. If you've followed the instructions above to troubl...

Page 63 - Always use the file named “ami.bat” to update the BIOS and insert; : Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to; I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?; Please see Appendix C, BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.; What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?; The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs

3-4 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual web site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS ROM file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. You may choose the zip file or the .exe file. If you choose the zip...

Page 64 - , you may also use a USB drive in lieu of a floppy drive.

3-5 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Answer: To solve this issue, disable the IPMI jumper. Another solution is to use a USB floppy drive instead of the onboard floppy drive. For the IPMI jumper location, please check Chapter 1. Question: Why can't I format a floppy disk in Windows or why does it take too ...

Page 65 - -4 Battery Removal and Installation; Battery Installation; When replacing a battery,; Battery Removal; To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:

3-6 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual 3-4 Battery Removal and Installation Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 1 2 3 Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder. Locate the on...

Page 66 - -5 Returning Merchandise for Service

3-7 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. (For ...

Page 67 - Notes

Page 68 - Starting BIOS Setup Utility; : Options printed in; Bold; are default settings.; How To Change the Configuration Data

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-1 Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. No...

Page 69 - How to Start the Setup Utility; Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related

4-2 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other set...

Page 70 - The following BIOS information will be displayed:; System Time/System Date; Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight; Processor

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-3 System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys- tem Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the ...

Page 71 - BOOT Feature; AddOn ROM Display Mode; This sets the display mode for Option ROM. The options are

4-4 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items:  BOOT Feature Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enab...

Page 72 - Watch Dog Function; and; for normal S5 sleep mode

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled . Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled. W...

Page 73 - Processor & Clock Options; : Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect

4-6 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V  Processor & Clock Options Warning : Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system to become unstable. When this occurs, revert to the default setting. CPU Ratio This feature a...

Page 74 - Enabled

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU) Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a...

Page 75 - C-State package limit setting; Auto; C1 Auto Demotion; Advanced Chipset Control; Memory Remap Feature

4-8 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V C1 - Auto Halt. The core clock (CPU) is off. This is the most basic idle state. Some CPUs support C1E (C1 Enhanced) for lower power consumption.C2 - Stop Clock. Both the core clock (CPU) and bus clocks (I/O) are off.C3 - Deep Sleep. The clock generator is off.C4 - Deeper De...

Page 76 - SATA / Floppy Configuration; system. The options are

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-9 Route Port 80h Cycles to This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are PCI and LPC. USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled. The Options are: Disabled and Enabled . Leg...

Page 79 - PCI/PnP Configuration; This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot. The options are; PCI IDE Bus Master

4-12 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V tect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto . 32-Bit Data Transfer Select Enable to enable...

Page 80 - Super IO Device Configuration; of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select; Remote Access Configuration; Dis

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-13 This feature selects whether to load the iSCSI or PXE onboard LAN option ROM. The options are iSCSI and PXE . Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM This feature is to enable or disable the onboard option ROMs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Boot Gr...

Page 81 - Sredir Memory Display Delay; The options are; Hardware Health; Configuration; Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature

4-14 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Serial Port Mode This feature allows the user to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection. The options are 115200 8, n 1 ; 57600 8, n, 1; 38400 8, n, 1; 19200 8, n, 1; and 9600 8, n, 1. Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console R...

Page 82 - The Default Alarm; : Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm; System Temperature; – The processor is running warmer. This is a ‘precautionary’ level and; High

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-15 • The Early Alarm: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (includ-ing the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered as soon as the CPU temperature reaches the CPU overheat threshold as predefined by the CPU manufacturer. • The Default Alarm : Select this setting if...

Page 83 - The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures; Fan Speed Control Modes

4-16 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Note: In both the alarms above, please take immediate action as shown below. See CPU Overheat Alarm to modify the above alarm settings.User intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action immediately by checking the system fans, chassis venti...

Page 84 - ACPI Configuration; power management settings for your system.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-17 Fan1 ~ Fan 6 Reading This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan1 through Fan5.CPU Vcore, AVCC, 3.3Vcc, 12V, V_DIMM, 5V, -12V, 3.3Vsb, and Vbat  ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power...

Page 85 - Trusted Computing; specified. The options are Yes and; TPM Enable/Disable Status

4-18 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Headless Mode This feature is used to enable the system to function without a keyboard, monitor or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled . ACPI Version Features The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website for further exp...

Page 86 - This item displays the current IPMI firmware revision.; Set LAN Configuration; - Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Config com; DHCP; - Enter the IP address for this machine. This should be in decimal

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-19  IPMI Configuration (X8SIL-F Only) Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel...

Page 87 - BMC Watch Dog Timer Action; Event Log Configuration; Use this option to view the System Event Log.

4-20 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Subnet Mask - Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine be- longs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Gateway Address - Enter the Gateway address this machine will use (i.e., 192.168.10.1). MAC Address - The BIOS ...

Page 88 - Intel TXT Initialization; on the system. The options are Enabled and

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-21  Intel® TXT (LT) Configuration Intel TXT Initialization Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based at- tacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system. The options are Enabled and Disable...

Page 89 - -4 Security Settings; words, the Supervisor password must be set first.; Supervisor Password; (Available when Supervisor Password is set as above); Full Access; : grants full User read and write access to the; Change User Password

4-22 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 4-4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass- words, the Supervisor password must be set first. Supervisor Password This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a passwo...

Page 90 - Use this feature to configure Boot Settings:; Boot Device Priority; st Boot Device - 1st Floppy Drive; Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set); Available options are; Setup

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-23 Use this feature to configure Boot Settings:  Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled. • 1st ...

Page 91 - Save Changes and Exit; Removable Drives; st Drive; Retry Boot Devices; fail to boot initially. The options are

4-24 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system con...

Page 94 - Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes; Appendix A; Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes; long and eight short beeps - video configuration error

Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes A-1 Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the AMI BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverab...

Page 96 - Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions; Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen; : Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the; Appendix B; B-1 Installing Drivers

Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions B-1 Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note : Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item. Click a computer icon to the right of an item to install an item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After...

Page 97 - SuperDoctor; : 1 The default user name and password are ADMIN.

B-2 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual SuperDoctor ® III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information) B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor ® III The SuperDoctor® III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local...

Page 100 - Appendix C: BIOS Recovery; Appendix C - BIOS Recovery; C-1 Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive; Part 1: Boot Sector Recovery Process; take a few seconds or up to one minute.

Appendix C: BIOS Recovery C-1 Appendix C - BIOS Recovery The recovery procedure described in this section is to be used only when advised by your Supermicro Technical Support representative, or in cases of emergencies where the system no longer can boot due to a corrupted BIOS. DO NOT re-program (re...

Page 101 - C-2 Recovery Process from an IDE/SATA ATAPI Disc

C-2 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual 5. When the Boot Sector Recovery Process is complete, the system will reboot automatically and you will see a checksum error on your screen. Part 2: BIOS Reprogramming (Re-Flashing) After completing the Boot Sector Recovery Process, you will need to reprogram ...