Supermicro X8STE - Manual

Supermicro X8STE

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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 – Preface; About This Motherboard; iii
  • Page 4 – Conventions Used in the Manual:; Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic; iv
  • Page 5 – Contacting Supermicro; Headquarters
  • Page 6 – Table of Contents; Power Configuration Settings; Chapter 2 Installation
  • Page 7 – vii
  • Page 8 – Losing the System’s Setup Configuration; Chapter 4 BIOS; How To Change the Configuration Data; Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes; C-2 Configuring Supero Doctor II
  • Page 9 – Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 1; Checklist
  • Page 10 – Note; : All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB
  • Page 11 – Motherboard Layout; Important Notes to the User; Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.
  • Page 12 – Jumper; BMC Enable
  • Page 13 – Connector; Description; Description
  • Page 14 – Motherboard Features
  • Page 15 – Floppy Drive; USB Devices; BIOS
  • Page 16 – PC Health Monitoring; CPU Monitoring; System Management; PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) support; CD Utilities; BIOS flash upgrade utility; Dimensions
  • Page 17 – Notes
  • Page 19 – -2 Chipset Overview; for intensive application and high-end server platforms.
  • Page 20 – -3 PC Health Monitoring; Recovery from AC Power Loss; Last State; Onboard Voltage Monitoring; to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor by using SD III.; Fan Status Monitor with Software; -4 Power Configuration Settings; Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator
  • Page 21 – BIOS Support for USB Keyboard; X8ST3-F/X8STE accommodates ATX12V standard power supplies.
  • Page 22 – -7 Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller
  • Page 23 – For more information on IPMI configuration,
  • Page 25 – Chapter 2: Installation; Chapter 2; Precautions; • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.; Unpacking
  • Page 26 – -2 Processor and Heatsink Installation; Hold the north & south edges of; Installing an LGA 1366 Processor
  • Page 27 – your thumb and the index finger,; Warning; CPU
  • Page 28 – Place the heatsink on top of the CPU; : Do not apply any thermal
  • Page 29 – Passive Heatsink Removal
  • Page 30 – -3 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis; Tools Needed; Installation Instructions; Location of Mounting Holes
  • Page 31 – -4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules; CAUTION; Press down the release tabs; Installing & Removing DIMMs; Installing and Removing DDR3 Memory; Top View of DDR3 Slot
  • Page 32 – Maximum Memory Possible; : Both Unbuffered ECC and Non-ECC DIMM modules are supported; Note 2; : Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show; Note 3; : Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of
  • Page 33 – : The motherboard will NOT boot if DIMM module(s) are installed
  • Page 34 – Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports; Back Panel Connectors
  • Page 35 – Keyboard
  • Page 37 – Ethernet Ports
  • Page 38 – Serial Ports; on the right for pin definitions.
  • Page 39 – Video Connector
  • Page 40 – Front Control Panel; following section for descriptions and pin definitions.; JF1 Header Pins
  • Page 41 – Front Control Panel Pin Definitions; table on the right for pin definitions.; NMI Button
  • Page 42 – right for pin definitions.
  • Page 43 – Power Fail LED; to the table on the right for pin defini
  • Page 44 – figured to function as a suspend button; Reset Button
  • Page 45 – -6 Connecting Cables; • For information on COM Port 1 and COM Port 2, please see Page 2-16.; ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR; tors meet the SSI EPS 12V specifica
  • Page 46 – Fan Headers
  • Page 47 – the right for pin definitions. Refer to; Speaker
  • Page 48 – Overheat/Fan Fail LED; table on right for pin definitions.
  • Page 49 – Power Supply I; Onboard Power LED
  • Page 50 – pin definitions. Refer to the board layout
  • Page 51 – table on the right for pin definitions. (You; RAID 5 is supported when
  • Page 52 – Explanation of Jumpers; identified with a square solder pad on the; LAN Port Enable/Disable
  • Page 53 – CMOS Clear; the AC power cord and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.; Watch Dog Enable/Disable
  • Page 54 – Use Jumper JI; A B
  • Page 55 – : JPUSB1 is used for Backpanel; Enabled
  • Page 58 – -8 Onboard Indicators; IPMI LAN
  • Page 61 – -9 Serial ATA and Floppy Drive Connections; that came with your shipment.
  • Page 62 – Floppy Connector; The floppy connector is located near; • The floppy disk drive cable has
  • Page 63 – Chapter 3: Troubleshooting; Chapter 3; -1 Troubleshooting Procedures; Before Power On; If LE1 is on, the; No Power; Make sure that all jumpers are set to their default positions.; No Video
  • Page 64 – the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.); 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 65 – -3 Frequently Asked Questions; Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?
  • Page 66 – : Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS; What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?; -4 Returning Merchandise for Service
  • Page 67 – Starting BIOS Setup Utility; : Options printed in; Bold; are default settings.
  • Page 68 – System Time/System Date; System Time; Starting the Setup Utility
  • Page 69 – The time; Processor
  • Page 70 – User’s Manual; -3 Advanced Setup Configurations; BOOT Feature; This sets the display mode for Option ROM. The options are
  • Page 71 – and; Processor & Clock Options; options are
  • Page 73 – Intel Turbo Boost Configuration; and Disabled. The default value depends on the type
  • Page 75 – Advanced Chipset Control; QPI and IMC Configuration; Use this option to set the QPI frequency. The options are
  • Page 79 – IDE / Floppy Configuration; (Available if either RAID or AHCI is enabled under
  • Page 82 – PCI/PnP Configuration; This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot. The options are
  • Page 83 – Super IO Device Configuration; of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select; Remote Access Configuration
  • Page 84 – Hardware Health; Configuration; C above the threshold temperature as predefined by the CPU
  • Page 85 – – The processor is running warmer. This is a ‘precautionary’ level and; High; : The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures
  • Page 86 – Fan Speed Control Modes; ACPI Configuration; power management settings for your system.
  • Page 87 – Set LAN Configuration
  • Page 88 – - Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Config com; Set PEF Configuration
  • Page 89 – - This enables of disables Event Messages for; Event Log Configuration; Use this option to view the System Event Log.
  • Page 90 – -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
  • Page 91 – 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; -5 Boot Configuration
  • Page 92 – Save Changes and Exit; Removable Drives; st Drive; USB:AMI Virtual CDROM
  • Page 95 – Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes; Appendix A; Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes; long and two short beeps - video configuration error
  • Page 97 – Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS; Appendix B; B-1 Installing the Windows OS for Systems with RAID; Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the
  • Page 99 – 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
  • Page 100 – Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information); C-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III; : Both default user name and password are ADMIN.; : In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings
  • Page 101 – 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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USER’S MANUAL

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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 1.0b 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...

Page 3 - Preface; About This Motherboard; iii

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...

Page 4 - Conventions Used in the Manual:; Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic; iv

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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