Supermicro X7SPA-HF - Manual

Supermicro X7SPA-HF

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Printed in the United States of America; Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this; WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this
  • Page 3 – iii; Preface; About This Manual; Manual Organization
  • Page 4 – iv; Conventions Used in the Manual:
  • Page 5 – Contacting Supermicro; Headquarters
  • Page 6 – X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User’s Manual; Table of Contents; Power Configuration Settings
  • Page 7 – vii; Chapter 2 Installation; Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
  • Page 8 – viii; Inverter Power Connector
  • Page 9 – ix; Chapter 3 Troubleshooting; Losing the System’s Setup Configuration; Chapter 4 BIOS; How To Change the Configuration Data
  • Page 11 – xi; Super IO Device Configuration; Configuration; ACPI Configuration
  • Page 12 – B-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III
  • Page 13 – Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 1; Checklist; All the following items are included in the retail box only.
  • Page 14 – X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual; Note
  • Page 23 – Important Notes to the User; Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.
  • Page 25 – HF-D525 Quick Reference; Jumpers that are not indicated are used for factory testing only.
  • Page 26 – Quick Reference
  • Page 27 – Number
  • Page 28 – Number Jumper
  • Page 29 – HF
  • Page 30 – Motherboard Features
  • Page 32 – Other; Chassis Intrusion Header and Detection; CD Utilities
  • Page 33 – X7SPA/X7SPE Series Block Diagram; for details on the features of the motherboard.; BLOCK DIAGRAM
  • Page 34 – -2 Chipset Overview; Intel ICH9R System Features; Advanced Power Management
  • Page 35 – -3 PC Health Monitoring; Recovery from AC Power Loss; Last State; Onboard Voltage Monitoring; sensitivity of the voltage monitor by using SD III.; Fan Status Monitor with Software
  • Page 36 – -4 Power Configuration Settings; Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator; X7SPA and X7SPE series accomodates 12V ATX power supplies.
  • Page 39 – Chapter 2: Installation; Chapter 2; Precautions; • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.; Unpacking
  • Page 40 – -2 Motherboard Installation; Caution; : Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please; Tools Needed; Philips Screwdriver; Location of Mounting Holes; The above items are not provided with this motherboard.
  • Page 41 – Installation Instructions
  • Page 42 – Installing and Removing DIMMs; CAUTION; Exercise extreme care when installing or removing; How to Install SO DIMMs; step 1 to install DIMM2 if needed. See instructions on the next page.; Memory Support; : Check the Supermicro website for a list of memory modules that
  • Page 43 – The SO DIMM Socket
  • Page 44 – I/O Port Locations and Definitions; Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports; only; Back Panel Connectors
  • Page 47 – Serial Ports; the table on the right for pin defini
  • Page 48 – VGA Connector
  • Page 49 – : Please refer to the LED Indicator
  • Page 50 – Front Control Panel; following section for descriptions and pin definitions.; JF1 Header Pins
  • Page 51 – table on the right for pin definitions.; HDD LED; right for pin definitions.; table on the right for pin definitions.
  • Page 52 – to the table on the right for pin defini
  • Page 53 – Reset Button
  • Page 54 – -5 Connecting Cables; ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR; External Power Connector; NOT
  • Page 55 – Fan Headers
  • Page 56 – The Front Panel Audio header is used to
  • Page 57 – SATA DOM Power; C) Connector monitors the status
  • Page 58 – the right for pin definitions. Refer to the; SMB; C connection
  • Page 60 – the right for pin definitions.
  • Page 61 – Explanation of Jumpers; the jumper is off the pins.
  • Page 62 – LAN Port Enable/Disable; Disabled
  • Page 63 – For an ATX power sup-
  • Page 65 – Watch Dog Enable/Disable; COM3 Redirection Select (OEM
  • Page 67 – JL2 allows the user to select between High
  • Page 68 – Power Force On Enable/Disable
  • Page 69 – LAN Port LEDs; -7 Onboard Indicators; Rear View
  • Page 70 – -8 Serial ATA and HDD Connections; that came with your shipment.
  • Page 71 – Chapter 3: Troubleshooting; Chapter 3; -1 Troubleshooting Procedures; Before Power On; all jumper settings as well.; No Power; Make sure that all jumpers are set to their default positions.; No Video
  • Page 72 – Memory Errors; see if you can locate the faulty modules.; -2 Technical Support Procedures; with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.
  • Page 73 – -3 Frequently Asked Questions; Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?; leaved or non-interleaved SO DIMM SDRAM
  • Page 74 – do not; Always use the file named “ami.bat” to update the BIOS and insert a; Warning; What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?
  • Page 75 – -4 Returning Merchandise for Service
  • Page 76 – Notes
  • Page 77 – 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.
  • Page 78 – How to Start the Setup Utility; Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related
  • Page 79 – The following BIOS information will be displayed:; System Time/System Date; Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight; Processor
  • Page 80 – -3 Advanced Setup Configurations; BOOT Feature; This sets the display mode for Option ROM. The options are
  • Page 82 – CPU Configuration; : Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect
  • Page 83 – Configure DRAM Timing by SPD; and Disabled. The following will
  • Page 85 – tions above is set to Enabled.; IDE/SATA Configuration; SATA#2 Configuration; items included in the submenu are:
  • Page 86 – Auto
  • Page 87 – PCI/PnP Configuration; Clear NVRAM; This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot. The options are
  • Page 88 – allow the AMI BIOS to configure all devices in the system.
  • Page 89 – for Serial Port1 are Disabled,; Remote Access Configuration; options are
  • Page 90 – Hardware Health; Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature
  • Page 91 – High; The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures; CPUFAN / SYSFAN Speed
  • Page 92 – Fan Speed Control Modes; power management settings for your system.; High Performance Event Timer
  • Page 94 – Set LAN Configuration; - Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Config com
  • Page 95 – - The BIOS will automatically enter the MAC address (also known; Event Log Configuration; Use this option to view the System Event Log.
  • Page 96 – -4 Security Settings; words, the Supervisor password must be set first.; Supervisor Password
  • Page 97 – Available options are
  • Page 98 – Boot Device Priority; st Boot Device - 1st Floppy Drive; Hard Disk Drives; Use this feature to configure Boot Settings:
  • Page 99 – Removable Drives; st Drive; Retry Boot Devices; fail to boot initially. The options are
  • Page 100 – Discard Changes and Exit; AMI BIOS Utility Program.; Load Optimal Defaults; for maximum performance.
  • Page 101 – Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes; Appendix A; Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes; long and two short beeps - video configuration error
  • Page 103 – Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions; Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen; Appendix B; B-1 Installing Drivers
  • Page 104 – Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information); : Both default user name and password are ADMIN.; Note 2; : In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings
  • Page 105 – Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control); : SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web
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X7SPA-L

USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.2

X7SPA-H

X7SPA-HF

X7SPE-HF

X7SPE-H

X7SPE-HF-D525

X7SPE-H-D525

X7SPA-H-D525

X7SPA-HF-D525

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Page 2 - Printed in the United States of America; Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this; WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this

Manual Revision 1.2Release Date: December 8, 2010Unless 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 tradem...

Page 3 - iii; Preface; About This Manual; Manual Organization

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 X7SPA and X7SPE motherboard product series. This product is intended to be...

Page 4 - iv; Conventions Used in the Manual:

iv X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series 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 c...

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