Supermicro X9SPU-F - Manual

Supermicro X9SPU-F

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Printed in the United States of America; WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this product
  • Page 3 – iii; Preface; About This Motherboard
  • Page 4 – iv; Conventions Used in the Manual:
  • Page 5 – Contacting Supermicro; Headquarters
  • Page 6 – X9SPU-F Motherboard User’s Manual; Table of Contents; Installing DDR3 Memory
  • Page 7 – vii
  • Page 8 – viii; Chapter 3; When You Lose the System’s Setup Configuration
  • Page 9 – ix; Chapter 4; How To Change the Configuration Data
  • Page 11 – xi; Firmware Update Configuration
  • Page 12 – xii
  • Page 13 – Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 1; Checklist; One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities
  • Page 14 – Note; : All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB; X9SPU-F Motherboard Image
  • Page 15 – Motherboard Layout; Important Notes to the User; Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.
  • Page 16 – X9SPU-F Motherboard Quick Reference
  • Page 17 – Description
  • Page 18 – X9SPU-F Motherboard LED Indicators
  • Page 19 – Motherboard Features; Power Configuration
  • Page 21 – X9SPU-F Motherboard Block Diagram; BLOCK DIAGRAM
  • Page 22 – -2 Chipset Overview; Intel C216 Chipset Features
  • Page 23 – -3 Special Features; Recovery from AC Power Loss; Last State; -4 PC Health Monitoring; Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control; : To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide
  • Page 24 – System Resource Alert; predefined thresholds.; Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator; To prevent damage to the power supply or motherboard, please
  • Page 26 – Notes
  • Page 27 – Chapter 2: Installation; Chapter 2; Precautions; • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.; Unpacking
  • Page 28 – -2 Processor and Heatsink Installation; Warning; : When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct; Load Lever; Installing the LGA1155 Processor; Load Plate
  • Page 29 – South Center Edge
  • Page 30 – CPU properly; Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock.
  • Page 31 – Mounting Holes; Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink; Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the re; Recommended Supermicro
  • Page 32 – Removing the Heatsink; We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed.; Loosen screws in
  • Page 33 – -3 Installing DDR3 Memory; CAUTION; Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM; : Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.; DIMM Installation; Insert the desired number of; Release Tabs; Align the key of the DIMM mod; Press both notches; Align the notches on both ends of; Removing Memory Modules; Reverse the steps above to remove the; JLED
  • Page 34 – Memory Support; tion below and the table on the next page:; Memory Population Guidelines; DIMMA1
  • Page 35 – Always use DDR3 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed.; : Up to 32GB of memory are supported using ECC or non-ECC
  • Page 36 – Location of Mounting Holes; ) To prevent damage to the motherboard and its components,; -4 Motherboard Installation; Philips Screwdriver; Tools Needed
  • Page 37 – Installing the Motherboard; Install the I/O shield into the chassis.
  • Page 38 – Motherboard I/O Backpanel
  • Page 40 – In addition to the two Ethernet ports
  • Page 41 – Serial Ports; provided, with one located on the
  • Page 42 – Front Control Panel; following section for descriptions and pin definitions.; JF1 Header Pins
  • Page 43 – Front Control Panel Pin Definitions; Power LED; HDD LED; cable here to indicate the status of; Power Fail LED
  • Page 44 – Fan Failure; Connect a cable to the Unit ID connec
  • Page 45 – The Power Button connection is locat; Reset Button; The Reset Button connection is lo
  • Page 46 – -6 Connecting Cables & Optional Devices; The 24 -pin main power connector
  • Page 47 – setting in the BIOS Hardware Monitor
  • Page 49 – of the SATA ports. See the table on the; This header is used to connect a; JTPM
  • Page 50 – definitions. Refer to the board layout
  • Page 51 – the right for pin definitions.; so the motherboard does not lose its; Battery; BAT
  • Page 52 – Explanation of Jumpers; To modify the operation of the mother-
  • Page 53 – For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the
  • Page 54 – tor that can reboot the system when; JPG1 allows you to enable or disable
  • Page 55 – JPB; : When the USB is set to
  • Page 56 – ME Manufacturing Mode
  • Page 57 – -8 Onboard Indicators; IPMI LAN; power is flowing through the power
  • Page 59 – -9 SATA Connections
  • Page 60 – -10 Expansion Slots; supermicro.com for availability of these riser cards.; UIO RISER
  • Page 61 – Chapter 3: Troubleshooting; -1 Troubleshooting Procedures; Before Power On; If it is on, the onboard power; No Power; Make sure that all jumpers are set to their default positions.
  • Page 62 – No Video; move all the add-on cards and cables first.; Memory Errors; see if you can locate the faulty ones.
  • Page 63 – -2 Technical Support Procedures; with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.
  • Page 64 – -3 Frequently Asked Questions; do not; Always use the file named “ami.bat” to update the BIOS, and insert
  • Page 66 – Proper Battery Disposal; way a damaged battery may release hazard; Battery Installation; -4 Battery Removal and Installation; Battery Removal
  • Page 67 – -5 Returning Merchandise for Service
  • Page 69 – Starting BIOS Setup Utility; : Options printed in; Bold; are default settings.
  • Page 70 – How to Start the Setup Utility; Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related
  • Page 71 – The following BIOS information will be displayed:; System Time/System Date; Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight; Processor; This displays the size of memory available in the system.
  • Page 72 – -3 Advanced Setup Configurations; BOOT Feature; Quiet Boot; This sets the display mode for Option ROM. The options are; Force BIOS; and; On
  • Page 73 – Watch Dog Function; DeepSx Power Policies; Processor and Clock Options; : Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect
  • Page 74 – CPU Configuration; : If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power; Disabled
  • Page 76 – Chipset Configuration; Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause; CPU Bridge Configuration; Memory Frequency; Integrated IO Configuration; This item displays the current IO chipset Revision.; Intel
  • Page 77 – South Bridge Configuration; This item displays the current South Bridge Revision.; IDE/SATA Configuration; and RAID Mode. The following are displayed depending on; IDE Mode; The following items are displayed when IDE Mode is selected:
  • Page 79 – Super IO Configuration
  • Page 80 – Serial Port Console Redirection; . The default setting for SOL is; Console Redirection Settings; Data Bits
  • Page 81 – and Hardware
  • Page 82 – Terminal Type; Hardware Health Configuration; Fan Speed Control Mode
  • Page 83 – CPU Temperature; The CPU temperature status displays as follows:; System Temperature / Peripheral Temperature; ACPI Settings; power management settings for your system.; High Precision Event Timers
  • Page 84 – MDES BIOS Status Code; This item enables the MDES BIOS status code. The options are; Intel ICC
  • Page 85 – Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings; This option erases all logged events. The options are; Do Nothing; and Erase Immediately.
  • Page 86 – This feature displays the contents of the SmBIOS Event Log.
  • Page 87 – lowing can be configured:
  • Page 88 – user is allowed to configure the IPMI settings at next system boot.; Configuration Source
  • Page 89 – Use this feature to configure Boot Settings.; Setup Prompt Timeout
  • Page 90 – Boot Options Priorities
  • Page 91 – Passwords must be at least 3 and up to 20 characters long.; Password Check; runs in User Mode. The options are; Enabled; -8 Security Settings
  • Page 92 – Secure Boot Policy; Execute; Key Management; : This item stores the existing Platform key to file name PK in se; Delete the PK; Key Signature Database from file.; Delete the KEK; Exchange Key Signature Database entry from file.; Get DB to File
  • Page 94 – Discard Changes and Exit
  • Page 97 – Fatal errors; A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes; BIOS Error Beep Codes; Error Message
  • Page 99 – 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; : To install the Windows Operating System, please
  • Page 100 – SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information); B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor; : 1 The default user name and password are ADMIN.
  • Page 103 – UEFI BIOS Recovery; Appendix C; An Overview to the UEFI BIOS; a computer system at bootup.; How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main BIOS; system initialization and bootup.; To Recover the Main BIOS Block Using a USB-Attached
  • Page 104 – : At this point, you may decide if you want to start with BIOS Recov-
  • Page 105 – Do not interrupt
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Page 2 - Printed in the United States of America; WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this product

Manual Revision 1.0aRelease Date: July 23, 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 trademar...

Page 3 - iii; Preface; About This Motherboard

iii Preface 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 X9SPU-F motherboard. About This Motherboard The X9SPU-F Motherboard supports a singl...

Page 4 - iv; Conventions Used in the Manual:

iv X9SPU-F Motherboard 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 sys...

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