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Manual Revision 1.0 Release Date: December 30, 2008 Unless 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 tra...
Page 3 - Preface; About This Manual; iii
Preface About This Manual 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 X7SLM-L motherboard. About This Motherboard The X7SLM-L supports a single Inte...
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X7SLM-L User’s Manual Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components. Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installa- tion or to relay saf...
Page 5 - 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.supermic...
Page 6 - X7SLM-L User’s Manual; Table of Contents
vi X7SLM-L User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ........................................................................................................ 3 About This Motherboard ................................................................................................ 3 Ma...
Page 7 - vii; Table of Contents; Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
vii Table of Contents DIMM Installation .......................................................................................... 2-10 Memory Support ............................................................................................ 2-10 2-5 Connectors/I/O Ports .............................
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X7SLM-L User’s Manual viii Before Power On ............................................................................................ 3-1 No Power ........................................................................................................ 3-1 No Video ....................................
Page 9 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 1; Checklist; The following items are included in the retail box.
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 10 - User’s Manual; Note; : All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB
1-2 X7SLM-L User’s Manual X7SLM-L 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.
Page 11 - 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 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...
Page 12 - X7SLM-L Quick Reference
1-4 X7SLM-L User’s Manual A 1 USB2/3 C O M2 USB7 USB5/6 USB4 JBT1 Slot 4 PCI 33MHz Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8 Speaker Slot 6 PCI 33MHz ID E I-S A T A 0 I-S A T A 1 Slot 7 PCI-E x16 I-S A T A 3 I-S A T A 2 L A N 2 L A N 1 VG A C O M1 UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required DIMM1A DIMM1B U SB0 /1 /C PU F a n...
Page 13 - X7SLM-L Quick Reference
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-5 X7SLM-L Quick Reference Jumpers Label Description Default Setting JBT1 #20 CMOS Clear See Chapter 2 JPL1/JPL2 #8, 9 GLAN 1/2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD #26 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connectors Label Description Battery #12 Onboard Battery BIOS #15 SPI BIO...
Page 14 - Motherboard Features
1-6 X7SLM-L User’s Manual Motherboard Features Processor Single Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/Pentium® dual-core/Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron® dual-core/Celeron/Celeron D Processor. 800/533 MHz System Bus • Intel® Smart Memory Access • Intel® Dynamic Power Coordination • Memory Supports unbuffered Non-ECC DDR2 ...
Page 16 - X7SLM-L Block Diagram; for details on the features of the motherboard.
1-8 X7SLM-L User’s Manual X7SLM-L Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the Motherboard Features pages for details on the features of the motherboard. Slots LGA775_PROCESSOR ICH7R USB Ports 0~7 BIOS FlashROM (SPI) LPC I/O MS. 1 . R E S . B K SER.2 PRI_IDE VRM 11 A D D R C T...
Page 17 - -2 Chipset Overview; Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH); next generation Gigabit Ethernet controllers.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-9 1-2 Chipset Overview The Intel® 82945GC chipset, designed for use with a single Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium® dual-core/Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron® dual-core/Celeron/Celeron D Processor with a system bus speed of up to 800 MHz in an LGA 775 socket, contains two components...
Page 18 - -3 PC Health Monitoring; Recovery from AC Power Loss; ting is; Last State; Onboard Voltage Monitoring; CPU speed will be decreased.; -4 Power Confi guration Settings
1-10 X7SLM-L User’s Manual 1-3 PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X7SLM-L. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how th...
Page 21 - Precautions
Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equip...
Page 22 - -2 Motherboard Installation; Caution; : Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please; Tools Needed; Philips Screwdriver; Location of Mounting Holes
2-2 X7SLM-L User's Manual 2-2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas- ten...
Page 23 - Installation Instructions
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Installation Instructions Install the I/O shield into the chassis. Caution: To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation. Locate the mounting holes on the moth...
Page 24 - -3 Processor and Heatsink Installation; Warning; Installing the LGA775 Processor
2-4 X7SLM-L User's Manual 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning : When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes : 1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before add- ing, removing or changing any hardware component...
Page 27 - Important
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 T h e p l a s t i c c a p is released from the load plate if the CPU has been properly installed. If the CPU is properly installed into the socket, the plastic PnP cap will be automatically released from the load plate when the load lever is pushed in the lever lock. Remo...
Page 28 - Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink
2-8 X7SLM-L User's Manual 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 sc...
Page 29 - Removing the Heatsink
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 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 Heatsink ! Unscrew t...
Page 30 - -4 Installing DDR2 Memory; : Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.; CAUTION; Exercise extreme care when installing or removing; DIMM Installation; Repeat step 1 to install DIMM1B if needed.; Memory Support; memor y per formance.; Installing and Removing DIMMs; Memory
2-10 X7SLM-L User's Manual X7 SL M-L 2-4 Installing DDR2 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 Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the me...
Page 31 - DDR2 Slot; Release
Chapter 2: Installation 2-11 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. DDR2 Slot Position the D...
Page 32 - I/O Port Locations and Defi nitions; fi gure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.; Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports; Back Panel Connectors
2-12 X7SLM-L User's Manual A 1 USB2/3 C O M2 USB7 USB5/6 USB4 JBT1 Slot 4 PCI 33MHz Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8 Speaker Slot 6 PCI 33MHz ID E I-S A T A 0 I-S A T A 1 Slot 7 PCI-E x16 I-S A T A 3 I-S A T A 2 L A N 2 L A N 1 VG A C O M1 UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required DIMM1A DIMM1B U SB0 /1 /C PU F a ...
Page 33 - Chapter 2: Installation; Mouse Ports; mouse are located next to the Back; Keyboard
Chapter 2: Installation 2-13 X7 SL M-L 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 01/ on the mother- board. See the table at right for pin defi nitions. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Defi nitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse Pin# Defi...
Page 34 - Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB
2-14 X7SLM-L User's Manual A 1 USB2/3 COM2 USB7 USB5/6 USB4 JBT1 Slot 4 PCI 33MHz Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8 Speaker Slot 6 PCI 33MHz IDE I-S A T A 0 I-S A T A 1 Slot 7 PCI-E x16 I-S A T A 3 I-S A T A 2 L A N2 L A N1 VG A COM1 UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required DIMM1A DIMM1B USB0/1 /CPU Fan JPW1 JPW2 ...
Page 35 - Serial Ports
Chapter 2: Installation 2-15 Serial Ports Two COM connections (COM1 & COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the Backplane I/O panel. COM2 is located below the Super I/O chip to provide additional onboard se- rial connection support. See the table on the right for pin defi niti...
Page 36 - Video Connector; cated next to COM Port1 on the I/O
2-16 X7SLM-L User's Manual X7 SL M-L 1 1. VGA 1 Video Connector A Video (VGA/CRT) connector is lo- cated next to COM Port1 on the I/O backplane. This connector is used to provide video and CRT display. Refer to the board layout below for the location.
Page 37 - Ethernet Ports; Two Ethernet ports are located at on; to the LED Indicator Section for LAN
Chapter 2: Installation 2-17 Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports are located at on the I/O backplane. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. ( Note : Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.) LAN Ports Pin Defi nition Pin# Defi nition 1 P2V5SB 10 SGND 2 TD0+ 11 Act LED 3 TD0- 1...
Page 38 - Front Control Panel; following section for descriptions and pin defi nitions.; JF1 Header Pins
2-18 X7SLM-L User's Manual X7 SL M-L 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 specifi cally for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the fi gure below f...
Page 39 - Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions
Chapter 2: Installation 2-19 Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table ...
Page 41 - Power Fail LED
Chapter 2: Installation 2-21 Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED Connect an LED Cable to the OH/ Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chassis overheat or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is lo...
Page 42 - Reset Button
2-22 X7SLM-L User's Manual Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily con- tacting both pins will power on/off the sys- tem. This button can also be confi gured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To turn off the ...
Page 43 - -6 Connecting Cables; -Pin Auxiliary Power Connector
Chapter 2: Installation 2-23 A 1 USB2/3 COM2 USB7 USB5/6 USB4 JBT1 Slot 4 PCI 33MHz Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8 Speaker Slot 6 PCI 33MHz IDE I-S A T A 0 I-S A T A 1 Slot 7 PCI-E x16 I-S A T A 3 I-S A T A 2 L A N2 L A N1 VG A COM1 UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required DIMM1A DIMM1B USB0/1 /CPU Fan JPW1 JPW...
Page 44 - External Power Connector; In addition to the 24-pin main power connec-
2-24 X7SLM-L User's Manual A 1 USB2/3 COM2 USB7 USB5/6 USB4 JBT1 Slot 4 PCI 33MHz Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8 Speaker Slot 6 PCI 33MHz IDE I-S A T A 0 I-S A T A 1 Slot 7 PCI-E x16 I-S A T A 3 I-S A T A 2 L A N2 L A N1 VG A COM1 UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required DIMM1A DIMM1B USB0/1 /CPU Fan JPW1 JPW2 ...
Page 45 - Fan Headers
Chapter 2: Installation 2-25 A 1 USB2/3 C O M2 USB7 USB5/6 USB4 JBT1 Slot 4 PCI 33MHz Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8 Speaker Slot 6 PCI 33MHz IDE I-S A T A 0 I-S A T A 1 Slot 7 PCI-E x16 I-S A T A 3 I-S A T A 2 L A N2 L A N 1 VG A CO M1 UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required DIMM1A DIMM1B USB0/ 1 /CPU Fan JPW...
Page 46 - Internal Speaker
2-26 X7SLM-L User's Manual A 1 USB2/3 COM2 USB7 USB5/6 USB4 JBT1 Slot 4 PCI 33MHz Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8 Speaker Slot 6 PCI 33MHz IDE I-S A T A 0 I-S A T A 1 Slot 7 PCI-E x16 I-S A T A 3 I-S A T A 2 L A N2 L A N1 VG A COM1 UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required DIMM1A DIMM1B USB0/1 /CPU Fan JPW1 JPW2 ...
Page 48 - -7 Jumper Settings; Explanation of Jumpers; LAN Port Enable/Disable
2-28 X7SLM-L User's Manual A 1 USB2/3 C O M2 USB7 USB5/6 USB4 JBT1 Slot 4 PCI 33MHz Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8 Speaker Slot 6 PCI 33MHz ID E I-S A T A 0 I-S A T A 1 Slot 7 PCI-E x16 I-S A T A 3 I-S A T A 2 L A N 2 L A N 1 VG A C O M1 UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required DIMM1A DIMM1B U SB0 /1 /C PU Fan ...
Page 49 - CMOS Clear; Watch Dog Enable/Disable
Chapter 2: Installation 2-29 A 1 USB2/3 C O M2 USB7 USB5/6 USB4 JBT1 Slot 4 PCI 33MHz Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8 Speaker Slot 6 PCI 33MHz ID E I-S A T A 0 I-S A T A 1 Slot 7 PCI-E x16 I-S A T A 3 I-S A T A 2 L A N 2 L A N 1 VG A C O M1 UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required DIMM1A DIMM1B U SB0 /1 /C PU Fa...
Page 50 - LAN Port LEDs; -8 Onboard Indicators; Onboard Power LED
2-30 X7SLM-L User's Manual A 1 USB2/3 C O M2 USB7 USB5/6 USB4 JBT1 Slot 4 PCI 33MHz Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8 Speaker Slot 6 PCI 33MHz IDE I-S A T A 0 I-S A T A 1 Slot 7 PCI-E x16 I-S A T A 3 I-S A T A 2 L A N2 L A N1 VG A COM1 UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required DIMM1A DIMM1B U SB0/1 /CPU Fan JPW1 JP...
Page 51 - -9 Serial ATA and HDD Connections
Chapter 2: Installation 2-31 A 1 USB2/3 CO M2 USB7 USB5/6 USB4 JBT1 Slot 4 PCI 33MHz Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8 Speaker Slot 6 PCI 33MHz ID E I-S A T A 0 I-S A T A 1 Slot 7 PCI-E x16 I-S A T A 3 I-S A T A 2 L A N 2 L A N 1 VG A C O M1 UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required DIMM1A DIMM1B U SB0 /1 /C PU F a...
Page 52 - IDE Connector; An IDE Connector is located close to
2-32 X7SLM-L User's Manual A 1 USB2/3 COM2 USB7 USB5/6 USB4 JBT1 Slot 4 PCI 33MHz Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8 Speaker Slot 6 PCI 33MHz IDE I-S A T A 0 I-S A T A 1 Slot 7 PCI-E x16 I-S A T A 3 I-S A T A 2 L A N2 L A N1 VG A COM1 UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required DIMM1A DIMM1B USB0/1 /CPU Fan JPW1 JPW2 ...
Page 53 - -1 Troubleshooting Procedures; Before Power On
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 Suppor t Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for...
Page 54 - -2 Technical Support Procedures
3-2 X7SLM-L 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 memor y modules and turn on the system. (If the alarm is on, check the specs of memor y modules, reset the memor y or tr y a different one.) Memory Errors...
Page 55 - -3 Frequently Asked Questions; Question: What type of memor y does my motherboard suppor t?
3-3 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Note: Not all BIOS can be fl ashed. Some cannot be fl ashed; it depends on the modifi cations 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 Supermicro's technical sup...
Page 56 - What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?; -4 Returning Merchandise for Service
3-4 X7SLM-L User's Manual may take a few minutes to complete. Do not be concerned if the screen is paused for a few minutes. Warning : Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible system boot failure! Also, the SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not remova...
Page 57 - Chapter 4: AMI BIOS; Chapter 4; Starting BIOS Setup Utility; system is booting up.; setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as; : Options printed in; Bold; are default settings.; How To Change the Confi guration Data
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-1 Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X7SLM-L. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter de- scribes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Starting BIOS ...
Page 58 - Starting the Setup Utility; System Time/System Date; System Time
4-2 X7SLM-L User’s Manual Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) 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 setup s...
Page 59 - Processor; Speed; System Memory; Size
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-3 Processor The AMI BIOS automatically displays the status of processor as shown below: Genuine Intel (R) CPU @ XX.XXGHz Speed :XXXXMHz Count :X System Memory This displays the size of memory available in the system, in megabytes (MB). Size :XXXXMB
Page 60 - -3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations; BIOS Features
4-4 X7SLM-L User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: u BIOS Features Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are En...
Page 61 - ACPI Confi guration
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 enabled. Use this feature to select the interrupt address. The options are [FED00000h], [FED01000h], [FED02000h], and [FED03000h]. u ACPI Confi guration Use this feature to confi gure ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface) power management settings for your system...
Page 62 - Processor & Clock Options
4-6 X7SLM-L User’s Manual Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to ...
Page 64 - Video Function Confi guration
4-8 X7SLM-L User’s Manual Confi gure DRAM Timing by SPD Select Enable to allow the BIOS to read the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) chip which is built in the memory module in order to get the exact memory specifi ca- tions. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Memory Hole Use the feature to allocate ...
Page 65 - USB Functions; BIOS-controlled to the OS-controlled. The options are Disabled and
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-9 Boot Display Device This option allows the user to select the boot display device. The options are CRT on Port 0 , LFP on Port2, and CRT-Port 0 & LFP-Port 2. USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled. The Options ar...
Page 66 - IDE Confi guration Submenu
4-10 X7SLM-L User’s Manual u IDE Confi guration Submenu 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 fl oppy drive connected to the sys- tem. The options...
Page 69 - PCI/PnP Confi guration
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-13 Hard Disk Write Protect Select Enabled to use the feature of Hard Disk Write Protect to prevent data from being written to HDD. The options are Enabled or Disabled . IDE Detect Time Out Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices ...
Page 70 - Confi guration
4-14 X7SLM-L User’s Manual Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROM/ Load Onboard LAN 2 Option ROM Select Enabled to load the onboard LAN Option ROM for the LAN port as specifi ed. The options are Enabled and Disabled . u Super IO Confi guration Onboard Floppy Controller Select Enabled to enable the onboard Fl...
Page 71 - Remote Access Confi guration
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-15 CPU Temperature, System Temperature, Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will al...
Page 72 - -4 Security Settings
4-16 X7SLM-L User’s Manual Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the fl ow control for Console Redirection. The options are None , Hardware, and Software. Redirection After BIOS POST Select Disabled to turn of f Console Redirection after Power_On_Self_Test (POST). Select Always to keep Co...
Page 74 - Boot Device Priority; st boot device - 1st Floppy Drive; Hard Disk Drives; Drives. The options are 1st boot device, and Disabled.; Removable Drives; st Drive; -5 Boot Confi guration
4-18 X7SLM-L User’s Manual Use this feature to confi gure Boot Settings: u 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 •...
Page 75 - Save Changes and Exit; AMI BIOS Utility Program.; Load Optimal Defaults; performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-19 u CD/DVD Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available CD/DVD Drives. The settings are 1st boot device and Disabled. 1st Drive - [CD/DVD: XXXXXXXXXXX] • 4-6 Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the...
Page 76 - Load Fail-Safe Defaults; for maximum performance.
4-20 X7SLM-L User’s Manual Load Fail-Safe Defaults To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.
Page 77 - Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes; Appendix A; This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors.; Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes; long and two shor t beeps - video confi guration 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 78 - Notes
Page 79 - SATA RAID Controller
Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS B-1 Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst confi gure Intel South Bridge RAID settings before you install the OS and other software drivers. To install the Linux OS or to confi gure RAID settings, please r...
Page 81 - Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions; Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen; : Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the; Appendix C; C-1 Installing Drivers; to the right of these items.
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 fi les 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. Afte...
Page 82 - Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information); C-2 Confi guring Supero Doctor III; the Figure below for a display of the Supero Doctor III interface.; Note 1; : Both default user name and password are ADMIN.; Note 2; : In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings
C-2 X7SLM-L User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information) C-2 Confi guring 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 management i...
Page 83 - Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control); : SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web
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...