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Manual Revision 1.0b Release Date: March 6, 2009Unless 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 trademar...
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 X8ST3-F/X8STE motherboard. About This Motherboard The X8ST3-F/X8STE supports the Intel® Core™ i7...
X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failu...
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vi X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Motherboard ................................................................................................ 3Manual Organization ..................................................................................................... ...
vii Table of Contents ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports .............................................2-11Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...................................................................... 2-12Ethernet Ports ............................................................................
X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual viii LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs .................................................................................. 2-34IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs (X8ST3-F Only) ............................................ 2-34SAS Activity LED (X8ST3-F Only) ..............................................
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...
1-2 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual X8ST3-F Image 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 this manual.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Motherboard Layout Important Notes to the User Jumpers not indicated are for testing only. • See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front • panel connections. " " indicates the location of "Pin 1". • When LE1 (Onboard Power LE...
1-4 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual BMC JTAG 1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS7 SAS3 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 JWOL Battery JD 1 SPKR1 JAR JI2C1 JI2C2 JPS2 JL1 1 JOH 1 JF 1 LES1 LE1 COM1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN5 FAN2 FAN1 JPW1 SMBUS_PS1 JPW2 JPG1 JPUSB3 JBMC1 JPS1 JPUSB2 JPL1 JPL2 JLED JWD JPUSB1 IPMI_LA N COM2 Floppy I-Button T-SGPIO1 3-SGP...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-5 X8ST3-F/X8STE Jumpers JPUSB3 #19 FP USB 2, 3 Wake-up Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD #53 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) X8ST3-F/X8STE Headers/Connectors Connector Label Description Battery #45 Onboard battery (B1) COM1/COM2 #3, 11 COM1/2 Serial connection headers Fans 1~5...
1-6 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual Motherboard Features CPU Single Intel® Core™ i7 and future Nehalem processors in the LGA1366 • socket Memory Six 240-pin, DDR3 SDRAM DIMM sockets with support for unbuffered ECC or • non ECC 1333/1066/800 MHz memory. Note : Both Unbuffered ECC and Non-ECC DIMM modules...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-7 SAS Connections (for the X8ST3-F only) Eight (8) SAS ports supported by the LSI 1068E Controller • Supports RAID 0, 1, 5*, 10 under the Windows OS environment • Supports RAID 0, 1 , 5*, 10 under the Linux OS environment • Notes : 1. RAID 5 is supported when the I-Button (...
1-8 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-Off • USB Wake-up from Soft-Off • Wake-on-LAN • Power-on mode for AC power recovery • PC Health Monitoring CPU Monitoring Onboard voltage monitors for CPU core, Memory Voltage, Chipset Voltage, • +1.8V, +3.3V, +3.3V standby, + 5V, + 5V, Stan...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-11 1-2 Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel X58 Express chipset, the X8ST3-F/X8STE motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for single-processor-based high-end systems with configuration options optimized for int...
1-12 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual 1-3 PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X8ST3-F/X8STE. 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 system wi...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-13 key, the CPU will wake-up and the LED indicator will automatically stop blinking and remain on. BIOS Support for USB Keyboard If the USB keyboard is the only keyboard in the system, it will function like a normal keyboard during system boot-up. Main Switch Override Mecha...
1-14 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX12V standard power supply Specification 1.1 or above. It is also required that the 12V 8-pin power connection (JPW2) be used for adequate power supply. In areas where noisy power transm...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-15 The WPCM450 also includes the following features: One X-Bus parallel interface for expansion I/O connections • Three ADC inputs, Analog and Digital Video outputs • Two serial for boundary scan and debug • Note: For more information on IPMI configuration, please refer to ...
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...
2-2 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual 2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation 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, re- 1. moving or changing any hardware components. Ma...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 After removing the plastic cap, using 4. your thumb and the index finger, hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. Align the CPU key, the semi-circle 5. cutout, against the socket key, the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket. Once both the CP...
2-4 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink (#SNK-P0037) Heatsink Bracket (BKT-0023L, for screw-type heatsink only.) If you use a screw-type heatsink, 1. please install a heatsink bracket (BKT-0023L) on the reverse side of the motherboard before installing the heatsink. (To ins...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 Unplug the power cord from the 1. power supply. Using a screwdriver, loosen and 2. remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the picture on the right. Hold the heatsink as shown and 3. gently loosen it from the CPU by moving it from side ...
2-6 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual X8ST3-F/X8STE 2-3 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all mounting holes for the motherboard and the chas-sis match. Although a chassis may have both...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 X8ST3-F/X8STE 2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules 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. To Install: Insert module vertically an...
2-8 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual Memory Support The X8ST3-F/X8STE supports up to 24 GB Unbuffered ECC or Non ECC DDR3 1333/1066/800 in 6 DIMM slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair (or pairs) of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will impr...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 GB Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 GB Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 GB I/O APIC (4 Kb...
2-10 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual X8ST3-F/X8STE 2-5 Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports Back Panel Connectors 1. Keyboard (Purple)2...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-11 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB Ports 0/1 on the mother-board. See the table at right for pin definitions. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Definitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse Pin# Definition Pin# D...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-13 Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports are located next to the VGA port on the IO Backplane. In addition, an IPMI Dedicated LAN is located above the USB ports. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Note s: 1. The IPMI Dedicated LAN is for the X8ST3-F only. 2. Please refer to t...
2-14 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual Serial Ports A COM Por t is located on the IO Backplane and a Serial port is lo-cated next to the Floppy Drive to provide front access. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1 CDC 6 D...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-15 1. VGA X8ST3-F/X8STE 1 Video Connector A Video (VGA) connector is located next to the COM Port on the IO backplane. This connector is used to provide video and CRT display. Refer to the board layout below for the location. Note: If you decide use an add-on VGA card inste...
2-16 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo-cated on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the figure below for the ...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-17 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. NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on...
2-18 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual Power Button OH/Fan Fail LED 1 NIC1 LED Reset Button 2 HDD LED Power LED Reset PWR Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Ground Ground 19 20 Vcc X Ground NMI X Vcc PWR Fail LED NIC2 LED NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators The NIC (Network Interface Control-ler) LED connection for LAN port 1 is locat...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-19 Power Button OH/Fan Fail LED 1 NIC1 LED Reset Button 2 HDD LED Power LED Reset PWR Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Ground Ground 19 20 Vcc X Ground NMI X Vcc PWR Fail LED NIC2 LED Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED Connect an LED cable to the OH/Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to pro...
2-20 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual Power Button OH/Fan Fail LED 1 NIC1 LED Reset Button 2 HDD LED Power LED Reset PWR Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Ground Ground 19 20 Vcc X Ground NMI X Vcc PWR Fail LED NIC2 LED Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-21 BMC JTAG 1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS7 SAS3 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 JWOL Battery JD1 SPKR1 JAR JI2C1 JI2C2 JPS2 JL1 1 JOH 1 JF1 LES1 LE1 COM1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN5 FAN2 FAN1 JPW1 SMBUS_PS1 JPW2 JPG1 JPUSB3 JBMC1 JPS1 JPUSB2 JPL1 JPL2 JLED JWD JPUSB1 IPMI_LAN COM2 Floppy I-Button T-SGPIO1 3-SGPIO2 3-...
2-22 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual BMC JTAG 1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS7 SAS3 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 JWOL Battery JD1 SPKR1 JAR JI2C1 JI2C2 JPS2 JL1 1 JOH 1 JF1 LES1 LE1 COM1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN5 FAN2 FAN1 JPW1 SMBUS_PS1 JPW2 JPG1 JPUSB3 JBMC1 JPS1 JPUSB2 JPL1 JPL2 JLED JWD JPUSB1 IPMI_LAN COM2 Floppy I-Button T-SGPIO1 3-SGPIO...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-23 BMC JTAG 1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS7 SAS3 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 JWOL Battery JD1 SPKR1 JAR JI2C1 JI2C2 JPS2 JL1 1 JOH 1 JF1 LES1 LE1 COM1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN5 FAN2 FAN1 JPW1 SMBUS_PS1 JPW2 JPG1 JPUSB3 JBMC1 JPS1 JPUSB2 JPL1 JPL2 JLED JWD JPUSB1 IPMI_LAN COM2 Floppy I-Button T-SGPIO1 3-SGPIO2 3-...
2-24 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions (JL1) Pin# Definition 1 Intrusion Input...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-25 A. PWR SMB B. PWR LED 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. PWR Supply I 2 ...
2-26 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual BMC JTAG 1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS7 SAS3 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 JWOL Battery JD1 SPKR1 JAR JI2C1 JI2C2 JPS2 JL1 1 JOH 1 JF1 LES1 LE1 COM1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN5 FAN2 FAN1 JPW1 SMBUS_PS1 JPW2 JPG1 JPUSB3 JBMC1 JPS1 JPUSB2 JPL1 JPL2 JLED JWD JPUSB1 IPMI_LAN COM2 Floppy I-Button T-SGPIO1 3-SGPIO...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-27 BMC JTAG 1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS7 SAS3 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 JWOL Battery JD1 SPKR1 JAR JI2C1 JI2C2 JPS2 JL1 1 JOH 1 JF1 LES1 LE1 COM1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN5 FAN2 FAN1 JPW1 SMBUS_PS1 JPW2 JPG1 JPUSB3 JBMC1 JPS1 JPUSB2 JPL1 JPL2 JLED JWD JPUSB1 IPMI_LAN COM2 Floppy I-Button T-SGPIO1 3-SGPIO2 3-...
2-28 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual BMC JTAG 1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS7 SAS3 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 JWOL Battery JD1 SPKR1 JAR JI2C1 JI2C2 JPS2 JL1 1 JOH 1 JF1 LES1 LE1 COM1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN5 FAN2 FAN1 JPW1 SMBUS_PS1 JPW2 JPG1 JPUSB3 JBMC1 JPS1 JPUSB2 JPL1 JPL2 JLED JWD JPUSB1 IPMI_LAN COM2 Floppy I-Button T-SGPIO1 3-SGPIO...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-29 BMC JTAG 1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS7 SAS3 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 JWOL Battery JD1 SPKR1 JAR JI2C1 JI2C2 JPS2 JL1 1 JOH 1 JF1 LES1 LE1 COM1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN5 FAN2 FAN1 JPW1 SMBUS_PS1 JPW2 JPG1 JPUSB3 JBMC1 JPS1 JPUSB2 JPL1 JPL2 JLED JWD JPUSB1 IPMI_LAN COM2 Floppy I-Button T-SGPIO1 3-SGPIO2 3-...
2-30 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual BMC JTAG 1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS7 SAS3 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 JWOL Battery JD1 SPKR1 JAR JI2C1 JI2C2 JPS2 JL1 1 JOH 1 JF1 LES1 LE1 COM1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN5 FAN2 FAN1 JPW1 SMBUS_PS1 JPW2 JPG1 JPUSB3 JBMC1 JPS1 JPUSB2 JPL1 JPL2 JLED JWD JPUSB1 IPMI_LAN COM2 Floppy I-Button T-SGPIO1 3-SGPIO...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-31 BMC JTAG 1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS7 SAS3 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 JWOL Battery JD1 SPKR1 JAR JI2C1 JI2C2 JPS2 JL1 1 JOH 1 JF1 LES1 LE1 COM1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN5 FAN2 FAN1 JPW1 SMBUS_PS1 JPW2 JPG1 JPUSB3 JBMC1 JPS1 JPUSB2 JPL1 JPL2 JLED JWD JPUSB1 IPMI_LAN COM2 Floppy I-Button T-SGPIO1 3-SGPIO2 3-...
2-34 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual BMC JTAG 1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS7 SAS3 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 JWOL Battery JD1 SPKR1 JAR JI2C1 JI2C2 JPS2 JL1 1 JOH 1 JF1 LES1 LE1 COM1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN5 FAN2 FAN1 JPW1 SMBUS_PS1 JPW2 JPG1 JPUSB3 JBMC1 JPS1 JPUSB2 JPL1 JPL2 JLED JWD JPUSB1 IPMI_LAN COM2 Floppy I-Button T-SGPIO1 3-SGPIO...
Chapter 2: Installation 2-37 BMC JTAG 1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS7 SAS3 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 JWOL Battery JD1 SPKR1 JAR JI2C1 JI2C2 JPS2 JL1 1 JOH 1 JF1 LES1 LE1 COM1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN5 FAN2 FAN1 JPW1 SMBUS_PS1 JPW2 JPG1 JPUSB3 JBMC1 JPS1 JPUSB2 JPL1 JPL2 JLED JWD JPUSB1 IPMI_LAN COM2 Floppy I-Button T-SGPIO1 3-SGPIO2 3-...
2-38 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual BMC JTAG 1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS7 SAS3 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 JWOL Battery JD1 SPKR1 JAR JI2C1 JI2C2 JPS2 JL1 1 JOH 1 JF1 LES1 LE1 COM1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN5 FAN2 FAN1 JPW1 SMBUS_PS1 JPW2 JPG1 JPUSB3 JBMC1 JPS1 JPUSB2 JPL1 JPL2 JLED JWD JPUSB1 IPMI_LAN COM2 Floppy I-Button T-SGPIO1 3-SGPIO...
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 ...
3-2 X8ST3-F/X8STE 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.) Memory Erro...
3-3 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 troubleshoot your system, and still cannot resolve the problem, then contact Supermic...
3-4 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual to flash the BIOS. Then, bootup the system to the floppy disk. The BIOS utility will automatically flash the BIOS without any prompts. Please note that this process may take a few minutes to complete. Do not be concerned if the screen is paused for a few minutes. Warn...
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-1 Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8ST3-F/X8STE. 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. Starting B...
4-2 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS UNLESS your system has a BIOS- related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a...
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-3 Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. ( Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.)AMIBIOS VersionBuild Date Processor The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of processor as shown below:SpeedPhysical...
4-4 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual 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 ar...
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...
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 Intel® EIST Technology EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consump-tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The opti...
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-9 card to handle some or all packet processing of this add-on card. For this moth-erboard, the TOE device is built inside the ESB 2 South Bridge chip. This feature is supported only by some types of processors (i.e., Intel Nehalem-WS 1S). The options are Enabled and Disabled. D...
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-13 IDE / Floppy Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE Devices and displays the following items: Floppy A This feature allows the user to select the type of floppy drive connected to the sys - tem. The options a...
4-16 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual 32Bit Data Transfer Select Enable to enable the function of 32-bit IDE data transfer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: Clear NVRAM This feature clears...
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-17 Super IO Device Configuration Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. Wh...
4-18 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual Redirection After BIOS POST Select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection after Power-On Self-Test (POST). Select Always to keep Console Redirection active all the time after POST. (Note: This setting may not be supported by some operating systems.) Select Boot Loa...
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-19 manufacturer to give the CPU and system fans additional time needed for CPU and system cooling. CPU Temperature The CPU Temperature feature will display the CPU temperature status as detected by the BIOS: Low – This level is considered as the ‘normal’ operating state. The CP...
4-20 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual at the factory and is the baseline on which the motherboard takes action during different CPU temperature conditions (i.e., by increasing CPU Fan speed, triggering the Overheat Alarm, etc). Since CPUs can have different ‘Temperature Tolerances’, the installed CPU can...
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-21 ACPI Aware O/S Enable ACPI support if it is supported by the OS to control ACPI through the Operat-ing System. Otherwise, disable this feature. The options are Yes and No. Headless Mode This feature is used to enable system to function without a keyboard, monitor or mouse at...
4-22 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual Channel Number - Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Config com - mand. This is initially set to [1] . Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the Channel Number. Channel Number Status - This feature returns the channel status for the Channel...
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-23 Event Message for PEF Action - This enables of disables Event Messages for PEF action. Refer to Table 24.6 of the IPMI 1.5 Specification for more informa - tion at www.intel.com. The options are Disabled and Enabled. BMC Watch Dog Timer Action Allows the BMC to reset or powe...
4-24 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual 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 ...
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-25 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, and Disabled. 1st boot device - 1st Floppy Drive • 2n...
4-26 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual 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 syst...
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...
Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS B-1 Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all hardware components have been installed, you must first configure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To configure RAID settings, please refer to RAID C...
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions C-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...
C-2 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information) C-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local managem...
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions C-3 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note : SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.s...
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