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Manual Revision 1.2a

Release Date: April 21, 2010

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Preface

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the SUPER-X8ST3-F/X8STE motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The SX8ST3-F/X8STE supports the Intel ® Core™ i7 processor and Intel®

Xeon® 5500/3500 series processors in the LGA 1366 package. These processors support the Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology, providing the next generation point-to-point system interface that replaces the current Front Side Bus. With the Intel X58 Express chipset built-in, the X8ST3-F/X8STE offers substantial enhancement in system performance with increased bandwidth and unprecedented scalability, optimized for intense-computing and high-end server platforms. Please refer to our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be professionally installed and serviced by a technician.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the motherboard and provides detailed information about the chipset.

Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when installing the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes troubleshooting procedures for video, memory and system setup stored in the CMOS.

Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.

Appendix B lists the Windows OS Installation Instructions.

Appendix C and Appendix D lists Other Software Program Installation and BIOS Recovery Instructions.

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 failure or to avoid bodily injury

Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components

Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or provides information for correct system setup.

Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacific

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County

Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

Table of Contents

Preface

About This Motherboard....3

Manual Organization 3

Conventions Used in the Manual: 4

Contacting Supermicro 5

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview 1-1
Checklist 1-1
Motherboard Features 1-6

1-2 Chipset Overview ......1-11

1-3 PC Health Monitoring 1-12

Recovery from AC Power Loss 1-12

Onboard Voltage Monitoring 1-12

Fan Status Monitor with Software 1-12

CPU Overheat LED and Control 1-12

1-4 Power Configuration Settings.... 1-12

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator 1-12

BIOS Support for USB Keyboard.... 1-13

Main Switch Override Mechanism 1-13

Wake-On-LAN (WOL) 1-13

1-5 Power Supply 1-13

1-6 Super I/O.... 1-14

1-7 Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller 1-14

Chapter 2 Installation

2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices 2-1
Precautions 2-1
Unpacking 2-1

2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation.... 2-2

Installing an LGA 1366 Processor 2-2

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink (#SNK-P0037) 2-4

2-3 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis 2-6

2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules 2-7

Installing & Removing DIMMs 2-7

2-5 Connectors/IO Ports 2-10

Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports 2-10

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports 2-11

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2-12

Ethernet Ports 2-13

Serial Ports 2-14

Video Connector 2-15

Front Control Panel 2-16

Front Control Panel Pin Definitions....2-17

NMI Button 2-17

HDD LED 2-18

NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators 2-18

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED 2-19

Power Fail LED 2-19

Reset Button 2-20

Power Button 2-20

2-6 Connecting Cables 2-21

ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors 2-21

Fan Headers 2-22

Internal Buzzer 2-23

Speaker 2-23

Overheat/Fan Fail LED 2-24

Chassis Intrusion 2-24

Power Supply I²C Connector.... 2-25

Onboard Power LED 2-25

T-SGPIO 0/1 & 3-SGPIO 0/1 Headers 2-26

Alarm Reset 2-26

Wake-On-LAN 2-27

I-Button 2-27

2-7 Jumper Settings 2-28

Explanation of Jumpers 2-28

LAN Port Enable/Disable 2-28

CMOS Clear 2-29

Watch Dog Enable/Disable 2-29

SMB to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Speeds 2-30

(BMC) VGA Enable 2-30

USB Wake-Up 2-31

SAS Enable/Disable (X8ST3-F Only) 2-32

SAS RAID Mode Select (X8ST3-F Only) 2-32

BMC IPMI Enable (X7ST3-F only) 2-33

2-8 Onboard Indicators 2-34

LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs 2-34

IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs (X8ST3-F Only) 2-34

SAS Activity LED (X8ST3-F Only) 2-35

SAS Heartbeat LED (X8ST3-F Only) 2-35

Onboard Power LED 2-36

2-9 Serial ATA and Floppy Drive Connections 2-37

SATA Connectors 2-37

Floppy Connector 2-38

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures 3-1

Before Power On 3-1

No Power 3-1

No Video 3-1

Memory Errors 3-2

Losing the System's Setup Configuration.... 3-2

3-2 Technical Support Procedures 3-2

3-3 Frequently Asked Questions 3-3

3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service.... 3-5

Chapter 4 BIOS

4-1 Introduction....4-1

Starting BIOS Setup Utility 4-1

How To Change the Configuration Data 4-1

How to Start the Setup Utility 4-2

4-2 Main Setup 4-2

4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations....4-4

4-4 Security Settings 4-23

4-5 Boot Configuration 4-24

4-6 Exit Options....4-25

Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes

Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes ......A-1

Appendix B Installing the Windows OS

B-1 Installing the Windows OS for Systems with RAID Functions......B-1

B-2 Installing the Windows OS for Systems without RAID Functions......B-2

Appendix C Software Installation Instructions

C-1 Installing Drivers....C-1

C-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III....C-2

Appendix D - BIOS Recovery

D-1 Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive (Recommended Method) .... 1

D-2 Recovery Process from an IDE/SATA ATAPI Disc Drive 2

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 performance.

Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

The following items are included in the retail box.

One (1) Supermicro Mainboard •

Six (6) SATA cables (CBL-0044L) •

One (1) floppy drive ribbon cable (CBL-022L) •

One (1) I/O shield (MCP-260-00027-0N) •

One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities (CDR-X8-UP) •

One (1) User's/BIOS Manual (MNL-1040) •

SX8ST3-F Image

Close-up of a green computer motherboard with visible slots, CPU socket, and RAM slots (no readable text or symbols)

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.

Motherboard Layout

SUPER-X8ST3-F/X8STE JPUUSB1 JPW2 SMBUS PS1 DIMM3A DIMM3B DIMM2A DIMM2B DIMM1A DIMM1B JPYW1 FAN1 CPU FAN USB 0/7 IPMI_LAN COM1 LAN CTRL for IPMI LAN VGA LAN CTRL1 LAN7 LAN2 LAN INTEL PROCESSOR Intel X58-Express North Bridge JLED LE1 JF1 JOH JWD FAN2 JD1 JAF6 JBT1 Battery SPKR1 JSP101 T-SGPI01 I-SATA0 SAS4A T-SGPI02 I-SATA3 SAS4A T-SATA2 I-SATA4 SAS4A LSI 6/7 USB 4/5 USB 6/7 USB 6/7 USB 6/7 JPSUB2 JPS1 LES1 FAN3 SAS7 SAS4 SAS5 LES2 SAS6 JPSUB3 JPSUB2 JPSUB3 JPSUB2 JPSUB3 JPSUB2 JPSUB3 JPSUB2 JPSUB3 JPSUB2 JPSUB3 JPSUB2 JPSUB3 JPSUB2 JPSUB3

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 LED Indicator) is on, system power is on. Unplug the power cable before installing or removing any components.

X8ST3-F/X8STE Quick Reference

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SUPER X8ST3-F/X8STE JPUSB1 JPW2 SMBUS PS1 JPW1 FAN1 USB 0/1 IPM1 LAN DIMM3A DIMM3B DIMM2A DIMM2B DIMM1A DIMM1B CPU FAN COM1 LAN CTRL for IPMII LAN VGA LAN CTRL1 LAN1 LAN2 LAN CTRL2 FAN5 S/O Slot6 PCI-E 2.0 X8 on X16 Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 X8 I-Button JPL1 JPL2 JPG1 Slot3 PCI-E 2.0 X8 Slot2 PCI 33MHz JBMC1 Slot1 PCI 33MHz COM2 Floppy JI2C1 JI2C2 USB2 USB3 SAS0 SAS1 SAS2 JSGP02 SAS4 SAS5 SAS6 SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS SAGS LSI 1068E Intel Processor Intel X58-Express North Bridge Battery SPKR JBT1 JWOL BIOS Intel ICH10R South Bridge JLED LE15 JF1 JOH ID1 JAREL TSGP01 T-SATA4 I-SATA0 TSGP02 I-SATA3 I-SATA2 TSGP03 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 USB 6/7 USB 4/5 USB 3/7 USB 2/7 USB 1/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 0/7 USB 32 BMC CTRL WPCM 450 19 JPUSB3 14 JI2C1 JI2C2 COM2 Floppy BMC JTAG 16 BMC JTAG 18 USB2 USB3 12 JI2C1 JI2C2 16 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB2 USB3 18 USB5 18 USB5 18 USB5 18 USB5 18 USB5 18 USB5 18 USB5 18 USB5 18 USB5 18 USB5 18 USB5 18 USB5

X8ST3-F/X8STE Jumpers

Jumper Label Description Default Setting

JBMC1 #13 BMC Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JBT1 #44 CMOS Clear (See Chpt. 2)

JI²C1/JI²C2 #14, 15 SMB to PCI Slots (See Chpt. 2)

JPG1 #10 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPL1/JPL2 #8, 9

LAN 1/2 Enable

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPS1 #35 SAS Enable (X8ST3-F)

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPS2 #26 SAS RAID Mode (X8ST3-F)

On (Software RAID)

JPUSB1

62 BP USB0/1 Wake-up

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPUSB2

37 FP USB 4/5, 6/7 Wake-up

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

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 #58, 52, 34, 33, 7 System/CPU fan headers (Fan 1: CPU fan)
Floppy #12 Floppy Disk Drive connector
I-Button #42 I-Button for RAID data storage
JAR #50 Alarm Reset
JD1 #51 Speaker header (Pins 3/4: Internal, 1~4:External)
JF1 #55 Front Panel Control header
JL1 #36 Chassis Intrusion header
JLED	#57 Power LED Indicator header
JOH	#54 Overheat LED header
JPW1	#59 24-pin ATX main power connector (required)
JPW2	#61 +12V 8-pin CPU power connector (required)
JWOL	#43 Wake-On-LAN header
KB/Mouse	#1	Keyboard/mouse connectors
LAN1/LAN2	#5, 6	Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) ports
(IPMI) LAN	#2	IPMI Dedicated LAN (X8ST3-F only)
I-SATA 0~5	#40, 41, 49 Serial_ATA ports
SAS 0~3, 4~7	#20~23, 27, 28, 30, 31	Serial Attached SCSI Ports (X8ST3-F only)
SMB_PS1	#60 PWR supply (I	^2C ) System Management Bus
SPKR1	#46 Internal speaker/buzzer
3-SGPIO-0/1	#24, 25	Serial_link IO headers for SAS (X8ST3-F)
T-SGPIO-0/1	#48, 47	Serial General Purpose IO headers (for SATA)
USB 0~1	#2	(Backpanel) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
USB 2, USB 3, USB4/5, 6/7	#17, 18, 38, 39	Front panel accessible USB headers
VGA	#4	Video Port

X8ST3-F/X8STE LED Indicators

LED	Label	Description
LE1	#56	Onboard Standby PWR warning LED Indicator
LES1	#32	SAS Activity (Blinking: SAS Active) (X8ST3-F only)
LES2	#29	SAS Heartbeat (Blinking: SAS Normal) (X8ST3-F only)

Motherboard Features

CPU

Single Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Xeon® 5500/3500 series processors in the • LGA 1366 socket package.

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 are supported by the motherboard. Using ECC or Non-ECC memory on your motherboard depends on the CPU installed. Please see page 3-3 for more information on memory support.

Supports 3-channel memory bus •

DIMM sizes of 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB are supported •

Chipset

Intel® X58 Express Chipset (IOH) •

Intel ICH10R (South Bridge) •

Expansion Slots

One (1) PCI-Express x8 Gen2 on x16 slot (Slot 6)

Two (2) PCI-Express x8 Gen2 slots (Slot 3/Slot 5)

One PCI-Express x4 on x8 slot (Slot 4) •

Two (2) 32-bit PCI 33MHz slots (Slot 1/Slot 2) •

Graphics

Support for multiple PCI-Express Graphics cards (Gen 2 or Gen 1)

Matrox G200 with 16 MB DDR2 Memory •

Network Connections

Intel Dual-channel 82574L Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet Controller with two Gigabit LAN ports (LAN 1 and LAN 2)

Realtek RTL8201N PHY (Dedicated LAN for X8ST3-F)

- Three (3) RJ-45 backplane connectors with Link and Activity LEDs built-in

I/O Devices

SATA Connections

• Six (6) SATA ports supported by the Intel ICH10R SATA Controller
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 under the Windows OS environment

Supports RAID 0, 1, 10 under the Linux OS environment •

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 (AOC-IButton68) is installed on the motherboard. For more information on the AOC-IButton68, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/addon/AOC-IButton68.cfm.

2. For the LSI 1068 Controller User's Guide, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Integrated IPMI 2.0 (for the X8ST3-F only)

IPMI 2.0 supported by the WPCM450 Server BMC •

Note: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Floppy Drive

One (1) floppy port interface (up to 1.44 MB) •

USB Devices

Two (2) USB ports (USB 0\~1) on the IO backplane for rear access •

Six (6) USB connections for front access (Two Type A connectors: USB 2, •

USB 3 and two headers: USB 4/5, 6/7)

Keyboard/Mouse

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse ports on the I/O backplane •

Serial (COM) Ports

Fast UART 16550 Connections: one COM port and one header •

Super I/O

Winbond Super I/O 83627DHG •

BIOS

• 32 MBit SPI AMI BIOS® SM Flash BIOS
• DMI 2.3, PCI 2.3, ACPI 1.0/2.0/3.0, USB Keyboard and SMBIOS 2.5

Power Configuration

• ACPI/ACPM Power Management

Main switch override mechanism •

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, Standby, VBat and ±12V

CPU 6-Phase-switching voltage regulator •

CPU/System overheat LED and control •

CPU Thermal Trip support •

Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support •

Fan Control

Fan status monitoring with firmware 4-pin (Pulse Width Modulation) fan •

speed control

Low noise fan speed control •

System Management

PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) support •

System resource alert via Supero Doctor III •

• SuperoDoctor III, Watch Dog, NMI
• I²C temperature sensing logic
• Chassis Intrusion Header and Detection
- Pb Free

CD Utilities

• BIOS flash upgrade utility
- Drivers and software for Intel® X58 Express chipset utilities

Dimensions

• ATX form factor, 12" x 10" (304.8 x 254.0 mm)

Notes

graph TD
    A["Intel LGA1366_PROCESSOR"] --> B["Intel X58"]
    B --> C["PCI E x 8"]
    B --> D["PCI E x 8"]
    B --> E["PCI E x 4"]
    B --> F["PCI E x 8"]
    B --> G["PCI_E x 8 on x 16 Slot"]
    B --> H["PCI_E x 8 Slot"]
    B --> I["PCI_E x 4 in x 8 Slot"]
    B --> J["PCI_E x 8 Slot"]
    B --> K["PCI 32 BUS"]
    B --> L["PCI 32 x 1 Slot"]
    B --> M["BMC WPCM450"]
    M --> N["IPMI LAN"]
    M --> O["CRT"]
    P["INTERSIL VRD 11.1"] --> A
    Q["IDT CK505 CLK"] --> R["SAS x 8"]
    R --> S["SAS1068E"]
    S --> T["PCIE x8"]
    U["RJ45"] --> V["INTEL 82574L x 2"]
    W["RJ45"] --> V
    X["SATA x 6"] --> Y["SATAII /300"]
    Z["USB x 8"] --> AA["USB2.0"]
    AB["W83795ADG H/W Monitor"] --> AC["W83627DHG LPC I/O"]
    AD["FAN x 5"] --> AC
    AE["MS."] --> AC
    AF["FloppyKB."] --> AC
    AG["COM1 COM2"] --> AC
    AH["SPI EEPROM"] --> AC
    AI["DDR3:1333/1066/800"] --> AJ["DIMM_CHA DIMM_CHB DIMM_CHC"]

X8ST3-F/X8STE System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the following pages for the actual specifications of each motherboard.

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 intensive application and high-end server platforms.

The main architecture of the X8ST3-F/X8STE consists of an Intel® Core™ i7 or an Intel Xeon 5500/3500 Processor in an LGA1366 socket, the Intel X58 Express chipset, and the ICH10R. With Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology built in, the X8ST3-F/X8STE is one of the first motherboards on the market that offers the next generation point-to-point system interconnect interface, replacing the current Front Side Bus technology, providing substantial system performance enhancement by utilizing serial link interconnections to increase bandwidth and scalability.

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 will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must hit the power switch to turn it back on) or for it to automatically return to a power on state. See the Power Lost Control setting in the BIOS chapter of this manual to change this setting. The default setting is Last State.

Onboard Voltage Monitoring

The onboard voltage monitor will scan the following voltages continuously: CPU Core, Chipset Voltage, Memory Voltage, +1.8V, +3.3V, +3.3V standby, +5V, +5V Standby, Vbat and ±12V. Once a voltage becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error message to the screen. Users can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor by using SD III.

Fan Status Monitor with Software

PC health monitoring can check the RPM status of the cooling fans via Supero Doctor III.

CPU Overheat LED and Control

This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat warning feature in the BIOS. This allows the user to define an overheat temperature. When this temperature reaches this pre-defined overheat threshold, the CPU thermal trip feature will be activated and it will send a signal to the buzzer and, at the same time, the CPU speed will be decreased.

1-4 Power Configuration Settings

This section describes the features of your motherboard that deal with power and power settings.

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator

When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking to indicate that the CPU is in the suspend mode. When the user presses any

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 Mechanism

When an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a system suspend button. When the user presses the power button, the system will enter a SoftOff state. The monitor will be suspended and the hard drive will spin down. Pressing the power button again to wake-up the whole system. During the SoftOff state, the ATX power supply provides power the system to keep the required circuitry "alive". In case the system malfunctions and you want to turn off the power, just press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. The power will turn off and no power will be provided to the motherboard.

Wake-On-LAN (WOL)

Wake-On-LAN is defined as the ability of a management application to remotely power up a computer that is powered off. Remote PC setup, up-dates and asset tracking can occur after hours and on weekends so that daily LAN traffic is kept to a minimum and users are not interrupted. The motherboard has a 3-pin header (WOL) to connect to the 3-pin header on a Network Interface Card (NIC) that has WOL capability. In addition, an onboard LAN controller can also support WOL without any connection to the WOL header. The 3-pin WOL header is to be used with a LAN add-on card only.

Note: Wake-On-LAN requires an ATX 2.01 (or above) compliant power supply.

1-5 Power Supply

As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates of 1 GHz and faster.

The SX8ST3-F/X8STE accommodates ATX12V standard power supplies.

Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. A 2-Amp of current supply on a 5V Standby rail is strongly recommended.

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 transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.

1-6 Super I/O

The disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a floppy disk drive controller that is compatible with industry standard 82077/765, a data separator, write pre-compensation circuitry, decode logic, data rate selection, a clock generator, drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic. The wide range of functions integrated onto the Super I/O greatly reduces the number of components required for interfacing with floppy disk drives. The Super I/O supports two 360 K, 720 K, 1.2 M, 1.44 M or 2.88 M disk drives and data transfer rates of 250 Kb/s, 500 Kb/s or 1 Mb/s.

It also provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UARTs). Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. Both UARTs provide legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support higher speed modems.

The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through a SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption.

1-7 Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller

The Winbond WPCM450, a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), supports the 2D/VGA-compatible Graphics Core with the PCI interface, Virtual Media, and Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM) Redirection modules.

The WPCM450 BMC interfaces with the host system via a PCI interface to communicate with the graphics core. It supports USB 2.0 and 1.1 for remote keyboard/mouse/virtual media emulation. It also provides LPC interface to control Super IO functions. The WPCM450 is connected to the network via an external Ethernet PHY module.

The WPCM450 communicates with onboard components via six SMBus interfaces, fan control, Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI) buses, and General Purpose I/O (3SGPIO) ports.

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 the Embedded IPMI User's Guide posted on our website @ http://www.super-micro.com/support/manuals/.

Notes

Chapter 2

Installation

2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
• Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard.
• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery. Do not install the onboard upside down battery to avoid possible explosion.

Unpacking

The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.

2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation

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 adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.

2. Intel's boxed processor package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.

Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the 3. CPU heatsink and heatsink fans.

When purchasing an LGA 1366 processor or when receiving a motherboard 4. with an LGA 1366 processor pre-installed, make sure that the CPU plastic cap is in place, and none of the CPU pins are bent; otherwise, contact the retailer immediately.

Refer to the MB Features Section for more details on CPU support.5.

Installing an LGA 1366 Processor

Press the socket clip to release 1. the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.

Gently lift the socket clip to 2. open the load plate.

Hold the plastic cap at its north 3. and south center edges to remove it from the CPU socket.

Note: The photos on this page and succeeding pages 2-3 through 2-9 are for illustration purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the exact product(s) described in this manual.

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Socket Clip

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Load Plate

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Plastic Cap

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Hold the north & south edges ofthe plastic cap to remove it

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 CPU and the socket 6. are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not rub the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.)

With the CPU inside the socket, in-7. spect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.

Once the CPU is securely seated 8. on the socket, lower the CPU load plate to the socket.

Use your thumb to gently push the 9. socket clip down to the clip lock.

Warning: Please save the plastic cap. The motherboard must be shipped with the plastic cap properly installed to protect the CPU socket pins. Shipment without the plastic cap properly installed will cause damage to the socket pins.

CPU CPU Socket

CPU Align CPU keys with socket keys.

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Load Plate

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink (#SNK-P0037)

Note: A heatsink bracket (BKT-0023L) is required for a screw-type heatsink (-which is a non-pushpin heatsink as shown on the right.) The required heatsink bracket (BKT-0023L) can be purchased from Supermicro.

Note: Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die because the required amount has already been applied.

1. If you use a screw-type heatsink, please install a heatsink bracket (BKT-0023L) on the reverse side of the motherboard before installing the heatsink. (To install the heatsink bracket, please insert four screws to the mounting holes to secure the bracket on the motherboard.) If you do not use a screw-type heatsink, please skip this step.

Place the heatsink on top of the CPU 2. so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the bracket now located underneath.

Install two diagonal screws (i.e., 3. the #1 and the #2 screws) until secure. However, leave each loosely tightened until all four screws are in place.

Screw#1 Screw#3 Screw#2 Screw#4

Heatsink Bracket (BKT-0023L, for screw-type heatsink only.)

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Install the Heatsink Bracket on the reverse side of the board.

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Screw#1 Install Screw#1

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Screw#1

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Install Screw#2

1. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws. Do not over-tighten to avoid possible damage to the CPU.

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Passive Heatsink Removal

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 to side. (Do not use excessive force)

Once it is loosened, remove the 4. heatsink from the CPU socket.

1. To reinstall the CPU and the heatsink, clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to remove the old thermal grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before reinstalling them on the motherboard.

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Using a screwdriver to Remove Screw#1

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Remove Screw#2

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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 chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly. Then use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray. (See the layout on the right for mounting hole locations.)

Note: Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take all necessary precautionary measures to avoid damaging these components when installing the motherboard into the chassis.

Tools Needed

Philips Screwdriver

(9) Pan head #6 screws

Installation Instructions

Install the I/O shield in your chassis. This 1. is provided with your motherboard.

Locate the mounting holes on the mother-2. board. Refer to the layout on the right for mounting hole locations.

Place Standoffs on the chassis as needed.3.

Place the motherboard inside the chassis. 4.

Locate the matching mounting holes on 5. the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

Insert a Pan head #6 screw into a mount-6. ing hole on the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis, using a Philips screwdriver.

Repeat Step 6 until all mounting holes are 7. secured.

Location of Mounting Holes

Diagram of a computer motherboard layout with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or navigation.

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.

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.

Installing & Removing DIMMs

Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory 1. slots, starting with DIMM1A. When populating multiple DIMM modules within a channel, always start with Bank1 first. (For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and same speed in the same bank.)

Press down the release tabs on the ends of a 2. memory slot. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incorrectly.

Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps 3. into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules.

Press down the release tabs

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Insert & press down a DIMM module into the slot

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Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM mod-4. ules from the motherboard.

Installing and Removing DDR3 Memory

To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module. This should release it Notch Notch Front View Note: Notch should align with the receptive key point on the slot. Release Tab Release Tab Top View of DDR3 Slot

To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom.

Memory Support

The X8ST3-F/X8STE supports up to 24 GB Unbuffered ECC or Non ECC DDR3 1333/1066/800 in 6 DIMM slots.

DIMM Module Population Configuration

For memory to work properly, follow the table below for memory installation:

Memory Population (UDIMM Only Routing)
DIMM Slots per Channel	DIMMs Populated per Channel	DIMM Type POR Speeds	(in MHz)	Ranks per DIMM (any combination; SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank)
2 1 Unbuffered DDR3		(with or without ECC)	800,1066,1333 SR, DR
2 2 Unbuffered DDR3		(with or without ECC)	800,1066, SR, DR
Population Rules: Any combination of x8 and x16 UDIMMs, with 1Gb or 2Gb DRAM density.

Memory Population (UDIMM 3 DIMMs per Channel Routing)
DIMM Slots per Channel	DIMMs Populated per Channel	DIMM Type POR Speeds	(in MHz)	Ranks per DIMM (any combination; SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank)
3 1 Unbuffered DDR3		(with or without ECC)	800,1066,1333 SR, DR
3 2 Unbuffered DDR3		(with or without ECC)	800,1066, SR, DR
Population Rules: Any combination of x8 UDIMMs, with 1Gb or 2Gb DRAM density.

Maximum Memory Possible

Single Rank UDIMMs - 12GB (6x 2GB DIMMs), Dual Rank UDIMMs - 24GB (6x 4GB DIMMs)

Note 1: Both Unbuffered ECC and Non-ECC DIMM modules are supported by the motherboard. Using ECC or Non-ECC memory on your motherboard depends on the CPU installed.

Note 2: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory.

Note 3: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. Refer to the table on the next page. For Microsoft Windows users: Microsoft implemented a design change in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista. This change is specific to the Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode behavior which improves driver compatibility. For more information, please read the following article at Microsoft's Knowledge Base website at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888137.

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 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99 GB
PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76 GB
PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51 GB
PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-MB boundary-	512 MB 3.01	GB
VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85 GB
TSEG 1 MB 2.84 GB
Memory available for the OS & other applications		2.84 GB

Note :

The motherboard will NOT boot if DIMM module(s) are installed in any of the Bank2 slots but none in the Bank1 slots. The first DIMM module must be installed in DIMM1A, and all Bank1 slots must be filled before populating any Bank2 slot(s).

graph TD
    A["Channel 1 Slots"] --> B["DIMM1A"]
    A --> C["DIMM1B"]
    B --> D["Channel 2 Slots"]
    C --> E["Channel 3 Slots"]
    D --> F["DIMM2A"]
    D --> G["DIMM2B"]
    E --> H["DIMM3A"]
    E --> I["DIMM3B"]
    F --> J["..."]
    G --> K["..."]
    H --> L["..."]
    I --> M["..."]

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

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Diagram showing nine labeled electronic device ports with corresponding logos and numbers, likely representing a network or port configuration.

Back Panel Connectors

1. Keyboard (Purple)

2. PS/2 Mouse (Green)

3. USB Port 0

4. USB Port 1

5. IPMI LAN (X8ST3-F)

6. COM 1

7. VGA

8. LAN1

9. LAN 2

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#	Definition
1 KB	Data 1 Mouse Data
2 No	Connection 2 No Connection
3 Ground	3 Ground
4 Mouse	+5V)	4 Mouse	+5V)
5 KB	Clock 5 Mouse Clock
6 No	Connection 6 No Connection
VCC: with 1.5A PTC (current limit)

Two circular electrical connector symbols with green and purple color coding (no text or labels)

Mouse

Keyboard

1. Keyboard (Purple)
2. Mouse (Green)

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) are located on the I/O back panel. Additional six USB connections (USB 2, USB 3, USB 4/5 and USB 6/7) are used to provide front chassis access. USB 2 and USB 3 are Type A Connectors. (USB Cables are not included). See the tables on the right for pin definitions.

Back Panel USB 0/1Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition	Pin#	Definition
1	+5V	5	+5V
2	USB_PN1	6	USB_PN0
3	USB_PP1	7	USB_PP0
4	Ground	8	Ground

Front Panel USB 2, 3, 4/5, 6/7Pin Definitions
USB 2, 3, 4, 6Pin # Definition	USB 5, 7Pin # Definition
1 +5V 6 +5V
2 USB_PN2 7 USB	PN3
3 USB_PP2 8 USB	PP3
4 Ground 9 Ground
5 No Con- nection	10 Key

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1. Backplane USB 0
2. Backplane USB 1
3. Front Panel USB 2
4. Front Panel USB 3
5. Front Panel USB 4/5
6. Front Panel USB 6/7

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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.

Notes:

1. The IPMI Dedicated LAN is for the X8ST3-F only.
2. Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.

LAN PortsPin Definition
Pin#	Definition
1	P2V5SB 10 SGND
2	TD0+ 11 Act LED
3	TD0- 12 P3V3SB
4	TD1+ 13 Link 100 LED(Yellow, +3V3SB)
5	TD1- 14 Link 1000 LED(Yellow, +3V3SB)
6	TD2+ 15 Ground
7	TD2- 16 Ground
8	TD3+ 17 Ground
9	TD3- 88 Ground

(NC: No Connection)

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1. LAN1
2. LAN2
3. IPMI Dedicated LAN

(X8ST3-F only)

Diagram showing five different connection ports with labeled pins, including network switches and Ethernet interfaces.

Serial Ports

A COM Port is located on the IO Backplane and a Serial port is located 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 DSR
2 RXD 7 RTS
3 TXD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 Ground 10 NC

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1. COM1
2. COM2

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.

Front view of a gray VGA connector with black dots on the central body and two side connectors (no text or symbols)

Note: If you decide use an add-on VGA card instead, you will need to disable this device using jumper JPG1. Please see page 1-4 for the jumper location.

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Front Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located 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 descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.

JF1 Header Pins

Pin 19Pin 20 Pin 2 Pin 1 SUPER X8ST3-FX8STE Pin 1

Ground X Power LED HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED Ground Ground 20 19 NMI X Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Reset Reset Button PWR Power Button

Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

NMI Button

The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

NMI ButtonPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
19	Control
20	Ground

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.

Power LEDPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
15 +5V
16 Ground

A. NMI B. PWR LED 20 19 Ground X Power LED HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED PWR Fail LED Ground Ground Reset Reset Button PWR Power Button 2 1 NMI

HDD LED

The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity (for any hard drive activities on the system, including Serial ATA and IDE). See the table on the right for pin definitions.

HDD LEDPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
13 +5V
14 HD	Active

NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators

The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables to display network activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

GLAN1/2 LEDPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
9/11 Voc
10/12 Ground

A. HDD LED B. NIC1 LED C. NIC2 LED 20 19 Ground X Power LED A HDD LED B NIC1 LED C NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED PWR Fail LED Ground Ground NMI X Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Reset Reset Button PWR Power Button 2 1

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 for chassis overheat or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

OH/Fan Fail LEDPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
7 Vcc
8 Ground

OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status
State	Definition
Off Normal
On Overheat
Flashing	Fan Fail

Power Fail LED

The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

PWR Fail LEDPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
5 Vcc
6 Ground

A. OH/Fan Fail LED B. PWR Supply Fail Ground X Power LED HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED A OH/Fan Fail LED B PWR Fail LED Ground Ground 20 19 NMI X Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Reset Reset Butl PWR Power Butl

Reset Button

The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

Reset ButtonPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
3 Reset
4 Ground

Power Button

The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To turn off the power in the suspend mode, press the button for at least 4 seconds. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

Power ButtonPin Definitions (JF1)
Pin#	Definition
1 Signal
2 +3V	Standby

A. Reset Button B. PWR Button 20 19 Ground X Power LED HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED PWR Fail LED Ground Ground NMI X Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Reset Reset Button PWR Power Button 2 1

2-6 Connecting Cables

This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector.

• For information on Backpanel USB and Front Panel USB ports, refer to Page 2-14.
• For information on COM Port 1 and COM Port 2, please see Page 2-16.

ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors

The 24-pin main power connector (JPW1) is used to provide power to the motherboard. The 8-pin CPU PWR connector (JPW2) is also required for the processor. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1)
Pin#	Definition	Pin #	Definition
13	+3.3V 1 +3.3V
14	-12V 2 +3.3V
15	COM 3 COM
16	PS_ON 4 +5V
17	COM 5 COM
18	COM 6 +5V
19	COM 7 COM
20	Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK
21	+5V 9 5VSB
22	+5V 10 +12V
23	+5V 11 +12V
24	COM 12 +3.3V

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12V 8-pin Power Connector Pin Definitions (JPW3)
Pins	Definition
1 through 4	Ground
5 through 8	+12V

(Required)

A. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR
B. 8-Pin Processor PWR

Fan Headers

The X8ST3-F/X8STE has five fan headers (Fan1 \~ Fan5). Fans 2\~5 are system cooling fans. Fan 1 is used as a CPU fan. These fans are 4-pin fan headers. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. The default setting is Disabled which allows the onboard fans to run at full speed. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

Fan HeaderPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1 Ground (Black)
2 +12V (Red)
3 Tachometer
4 PWM_Control

Note: Please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans on a mother-board. Please do not use 3-pin fans and 4-pin fans on the same board.

X8ST3-F/X8STE SUPER-X8ST3-F/X8STE I/O JPM2 DIMM3A DIMM3B DIMM2A DIMM2B DIMM1A DIMM1B JPM1 JPM2 JPM3 JPM4 JPM5 JPM6 JPM7 JPM8 JPM9 JPM10 JPM11 JPM12 JPM13 JPM14 JPM15 JPM16 JPM17 JPM18 JPM19 JPM20 JPM21 JPM22 JPM23 JPM24 JPM25 JPM26 JPM27 JPM28 JPM29 JPM30 JPM31 JPM32 JPM33 JPM34 JPM35 JPM36 JPM37 JPM38 JPM39 JPM40 JPM41 JPM42 JPM43 JPM44 JPM45 JPM46 JPM47 JPM48 JPM49 JPM50 JPM51 JPM52 JPM53 JPM54 JPM55 JPM56 JPM57 JPM58 JPM59 JPM60 JPM61 JPM62 JPM63 JPM64 JPM65 JPM66 JPM67 JPM68 JPM69 JPM70 JPM71 JPM72 JPM73 JPM74 JPM75 JPM76 JPM77 JPM78 JPM79 JPM80 JPM81 JPM82 JPM83 JPM84 JPM85 JPM86 JPM87 JPM88 JPM89 JPM90 JPM91 JPM92 JPM93 JPM94 JPM95 JPM96 JPM97 JPM98 JPM99 JPM100

A. Fan1 (CPU Fan)

B. Fan2

C. Fan3

D. Fan4

E. Fan5

Internal Buzzer

The Internal Buzzer (SPKR1) can be used to provide audible indications for various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer to the layout below for the locations of the Internal Buzzer.

Internal BuzzerPin Definition
Pin#	Definitions
Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep	In
Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm	Speaker

Speaker

On the JD1 header, Pins 3\~4 are used for internal speaker. Close Pins 3\~4 with a cap to use the onboard speaker. If you wish to use an external speaker, close Pins 1\~4 with a cable. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Speaker ConnectorPin Definitions
Pin Setting	Definition
Pins 3~4	Internal Speaker
Pins1~4	External Speaker

X8ST3-F/X8STE CPU FAN CPU 1 CPU 2 CPU 3 CPU 4 CPU 5 CPU 6 CPU 7 CPU 8 CPU 9 CPU 10 CPU 11 CPU 12 CPU 13 CPU 14 CPU 15 CPU 16 CPU 17 CPU 18 CPU 19 CPU 20 CPU 21 CPU 22 CPU 23 CPU 24 CPU 25 CPU 26 CPU 27 CPU 28 CPU 29 CPU 30 CPU 31 CPU 32 CPU 33 CPU 34 CPU 35 CPU 36 CPU 37 CPU 38 CPU 39 CPU 40 CPU 41 CPU 42 CPU 43 CPU 44 CPU 45 CPU 46 CPU 47 CPU 48 CPU 49 CPU 50 CPU 51 CPU 52 CPU 53 CPU 54 CPU 55 CPU 56 CPU 57 CPU 58 CPU 59 CPU 60 CPU 61 CPU 62 CPU 63 CPU 64 CPU 65 CPU 66 CPU 67 CPU 68 CPU 69 CPU 70 CPU 71 CPU 72 CPU 73 CPU 74 CPU 75 CPU 76 CPU 77 CPU 78 CPU 79 CPU 80 CPU 81 CPU 82 CPU 83 CPU 84 CPU 85 CPU 86 CPU 87 CPU 88 CPU 89 CPU 90 CPU 91 CPU 92 CPU 93 CPU 94 CPU 95 CPU 96 CPU 97 CPU 98 CPU 99 CPU 100

A. Internal Buzzer
B. Speaker

Overheat/Fan Fail LED

The JOH header is used to connect an LED to provide warnings of chassis overheat. This LED will also blink to indicate a fan failure. Refer to the table on right for pin definitions.

Overheat LEDPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1 5vDC
2 OH	Active

OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions
State	Message
Solid Overheat
Blinking Fan Fail

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
2	Ground

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A. Overheat/Fan Fail LED

B. Chassis Intrusion

Power Supply I²C Connector

Power Supply (I ^2 C) Connector, located 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 I2C Pin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1 Clock
2 Data
3 PWR Fail
4 Ground

Onboard Power LED

An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED1. This Power LED header is connected to Front Control Panel located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Onboard PWR LEDPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1 VCO
2 No Connection
3 Connection to PWRLED in JF1

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A. PWR SMB

B. PWR LED

T-SGPIO 0/1 & 3-SGPIO 0/1 Headers

Two T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located next to the I-SATA Port 1 on the motherboard. Additionally, two 3-SGPIO ports are also located next to SAS Port 3 on the X8ST3-F motherboard. These headers are used to communicate with the enclosure management chip in the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer to the board layout below for the locations of the headers.

Serial_Link-SGPIOPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition	Pin	Definition
1 NC	2 NC
3 Ground 4 DATA Out
5 Load	6 Ground
7 Clock	8 NC

NC: No Connections

Alarm Reset

If three power supplies are installed and Alarm Reset (JP5) is enabled, the system will notify you when any of the three power modules fail. Connect JP5 to a micro-switch to enable you to turn off the alarm that is activated when a power module fails. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Alarm ResetPin Definitions
Pin Setting	Definition
Pin 1 Ground
Pin 2 +5V

X8ST3-F/X8STE CPU FAN LAN CTRL for PMI LAN LAN CTRL1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 LAN5 SOS SOS 6 PCI-E 2.0 X8 on X18 SOS 6 PCI-E 2.0 X8 SOS 6 PCI-E 2.0 X4 on X9d SOS 6 PCI-E 2.0 X8 SOS 6 PCI-2 PCI 33MHz SOS 6 PCI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 PCI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 PCI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 PCI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 PCI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 PCI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 PCI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 PCI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 CPI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 CPI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 CPI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 CPI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 CPI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 CPI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 CPI-2 PCI-33MHz SOS 6 CPI-2 PCI-33MHz I-Button BMC Fllmware JPG1 JPG2 JPG3 JPG4 JPG5 JPG6 JPG7 JPG8 JPG9 JPG10 JPG11 JPG12 JPG13 JPG14 JPG15 JPG16 JPG17 JPG18 JPG19 JPG20 JPG21 JPG22 JPG23 JPG24 JPG25 JPG26 JPG27 JPG28 JPG29 JPG30 JPG31 JPG32 JPG33 JPG34 JPG35 JPG36 JPG37 JPG38 JPG39 JPG40 JPG41 JPG42 JPG43 JPG44 JPG45 JPG46 JPG47 JPG48 JPG49 JPG50 JPG51 JPG52 JPG53 JPG54 JPG55 JPG56 JPG57 JPG58 JPG59 JPG60 JPG61 JPG62 JPG63 JPG64 JPG65 JPG66 JPG67 JPG68 JPG69 JPG70

A. T-SPGIO 0
B. T-SPGIO 1
C.3-SPGIO 0 (X8ST3-F only)
D. 3-SPGIO 1 (X8ST3-F only)
E. Alarm Reset

Wake-On-LAN

The Wake-On-LAN header is located at JWOL on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (You must also have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN connector and cable to use this feature.)

Wake-On-LANPin Definitions(JWOL)
Pin#	Definition
1 +5V	Standby
2 Ground
3 Wake-up

I-Button

An onboard I-Button, located next to USB Ports 2\~3, is an 1-wire computer chip enclosed in a durable stainless steel can. I-Button stores instructions, provides electronic interface and allows HostRAID to operate with Mega-RAID firmware.

Note: RAID 5 is supported when the I-Button (AOC-IButton68) is installed on the motherboard. For more information on the AOC-IButton68, please refer to http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/addon/AOC-IButton68.cfm.

Three mechanical components: a circular washer, a metallic gear with an 'i' symbol, and a small transparent spherical component against a blue background (no text or symbols)

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A. WOL B. I-Button

2-7 Jumper Settings

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins.

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LAN Port Enable/Disable

JPL1/JPL2 enable or disable LAN Port 1/LAN Port 2 on the mother-board. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled.

GLAN EnableJumper Settings
Pin#	Definition
1-2	Enabled (default)
2-3	Disabled

X8ST3-F/X8STE CPU FAN LAN CTRL for PMI-LAN JPM1 JPM2 DIMV3A 0 DIMV3B 0 DIMV2A 0 DIMV2B 0 DIMV1A 0 DIMV1B 0 JPM4 JPM5 CPU FAN LAN CTRL1 LAN LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 LAN5 SOS6 PCI-E 2.0 X8 on X18 SOS6 PCI-E 2.0 X8 Hullon PCI-E 2.0 X4 on X9a BHC Firmware JPG1 PCI-E 2.0 X8 A B Φ5b2 PCI 33MHz JMC1 Sos1 PC 33MHz RMC CTRL WPCM 450 RMC CTRL LSI 100BE JPM1 JPM2 JPM3 JPM4 JPM5 JPM6 JPM7 JPM8 JPM9 JPM10 JPM11 JPM12 JPM13 JPM14 JPM15 JPM16 JPM17 JPM18 JPM19 JPM20 JPM21 JPM22 JPM23 JPM24 JPM25 JPM26 JPM27 JPM28 JPM29 JPM30

A. LAN Port 1 Enable
B. LAN Port 2 Enable

CMOS Clear

JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS.

Note: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the system, remove

the AC power cord and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.

Watch Dog Enable/Disable

Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog must also be enabled in the BIOS.

Watch DogJumper Settings (JWD)
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2 Reset	(default)
Pins 2-3 NMI
Open Disabled

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A. Clear CMOS

B. Watch Dog Enable

SMB to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Speeds

Use Jumper JI²C1 to connect the System Management Bus to the PCI slots, and Jumper JI²C2, to the PCI-Exp. slots in order to improve power management for PCI-X and PCI-E slots. The default setting is to close pins 2-3 to disable the function. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

SMBus to PCI-X/PCI-Exp SlotsJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 (Default) Disabled

(BMC) VGA Enable

JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA connection supported by the onboard WPCM450 Controller. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

(BMC) VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings(JPG1)
Both Jumpers	Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled

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A. JI ^2 C1

B. JI ^2 C2

C. VGA Enable

USB Wake-Up

Use JPUSB jumpers to "wake-up" your system by pressing a key on a USB keyboard or clicking the USB mouse of your system. The JPUSB jumpers are used together with the USB Wake-Up feature in the BIOS. Enable both USB jumpers and the USB feature in the BIOS to wake-up your system via USB devices. See the table on the right for jumper settings and jumper connections.

Note: JPUSB1 is used for Backpanel USB ports #0/1, JPUSB2 is for Front Panel USB ports #4/5, and #6/7. JPUSB3 is used for Front Accessible USB Ports 2 and 3. When the USB function is set to Enabled in the BIOS, and a USB Wake-up jumper is set to Disabled, be sure to remove the USB devices from the USB ports whose USB jumper is Disabled before the system goes into the standby mode. (The default setting is Enabled.)

JPUSB1 (BackPanel USB 0/1 Wake-up Enable)
Pin#	Definition
1-2	Enabled (Default)
2-3	Disabled

JPUSB2 (Front Panel USB 4/5, 6/7 Wake-up Enable)
Pin#	Definition
1-2	Enabled (Default)
2-3	Disabled

JPUSB3 (Front Panel USB 2, 3 Wake-up Enable)
Pin#	Definition
1-2	Enabled (Default)
2-3	Disabled

X8ST3-FX8STE CPU FAN LAV CTRL for IPMI LAN VGA LAV CTRL1 LAV LAV CTRL2 Sst5 PCI-C 2.0 X8 on X16 Sst5 PCI-E 2.0 X8 Sst4 PCI-C 2.0 X4 on X8 Sst3 PCI-E 2.0 X8 Sst2 PCI 33MHz Sst1 PCI 33MHz-2 JDC1 JDC2 JDC3 JDC4 JDC5 JDC6 JDC7 JDC8 JDC9 JDC10 JDC11 JDC12 JDC13 JDC14 JDC15 JDC16 JDC17 JDC18 JDC19 JDC20 JDC21 JDC22 JDC23 JDC24 JDC25 JDC26 JDC27 JDC28 JDC29 JDC30 JDC31 JDC32 JDC33 JDC34 JDC35 JDC36 JDC37 JDC38 JDC39 JDC40 JDC41 JDC42 JDC43 JDC44 JDC45 JDC46 JDC47 JDC48 JDC49 JDC50 JDC51 JDC52 JDC53 JDC54 JDC55 JDC56 JDC57 JDC58 JDC59 JDC60 JDC61 JDC62 JDC63 JDC64 JDC65 JDC66 JDC67 JDC68 JDC69 JDC70 Intel PCI-Hopressa North Bridge Battery LED10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

A. BP USB 0/1 Wake-up
B. FP USB 4/5, 6/7 Wake-up
C. FP USB 2, 3 Wake-up

SAS Enable/Disable (X8ST3-F Only)

JPS1 allows you to enable or disable SAS Connectors. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable SAS. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

SAS Enable/DisableJumper Settings
Jumper Settings	Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)
Pins 2-3 Disabled

SAS RAID Mode Select (X8ST3-F Only)

JPS2 allows you to select the SAS RAID mode. You can use either Software RAID or IT Mode. Close this jumper to use Software RAID (Default). Set this jumper to open to use the IT Mode.

Software RAIDJumper Settings
Settings	Definition
Close Software RAID Enabled (Default)
Open IT	Mode Enabled

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A. RAID Enable
B. SAS RAID Mode Select

BMC IPMI Enable (X7ST3-F only)

JBMC1 allows the user to enable or disable BMC (Baseboard Management Control) Chip and the onboard IPMI connections. This jumper is to be used together with the IPMI settings in the BIOS. If this jumper is set to Enabled, please enable IPMI settings in the BIOS as well and vice versa. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to Enable BMC. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

BMC IPMI Enable/Disable Jumper Settings
Settings	Definition
Pins 1-2	Enabled (Default)
Pins 2-3	Disabled

X8ST3-F/X8STE CPU FAN CPU 100 I/O COM1 LAX CTRL for IPMI/LAX VGA LAX CTRL1 LAX LAX2 LAX CTRL2 Sst5 PCI-C 2.0 X8 on X18 Sst5 PCI-E 2.0 X8 Sst5 PCI-C 2.0 X4 on X8 Sst5 PCI-E 2.0 X8 Sst5 PCI 33MHz Sst5 PCI 33MHz-2 JDC1 JDC2 JDC3 JDC4 JDC5 JDC6 JDC7 JDC8 JDC9 JDC10 JDC11 JDC12 JDC13 JDC14 JDC15 JDC16 JDC17 JDC18 JDC19 JDC20 JDC21 JDC22 JDC23 JDC24 JDC25 JDC26 JDC27 JDC28 JDC29 JDC30 JDC31 JDC32 JDC33 JDC34 JDC35 JDC36 JDC37 JDC38 JDC39 JDC40 JDC41 JDC42 JDC43 JDC44 JDC45 JDC46 JDC47 JDC48 JDC49 JDC50 JDC51 JDC52 JDC53 JDC54 JDC55 JDC56 JDC57 JDC58 JDC59 JDC60 JDC61 JDC62 JDC63 JDC64 JDC65 JDC66 JDC67 JDC68 JDC69 JDC70

A. BMC Enable

2-8 Onboard Indicators

LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs

Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located on the IO Backplane of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow GLAN Activity LED (right, see above right) indicates activity, while the GLAN Link/Speed LED (left) may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the tables at right for more information.

IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs (X8ST3-F Only)

In addition to LAN 1/LAN 2, an IPMI Dedicated LAN is also located on the IO Backplane of the X8ST3-F. The amber LED on the right indicates activity, while the green LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection. See the tables at right for more information.

LAN 1/LAN 2 Activity LED Link/Speed LED

Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis)

GLAN Link/Speed LED Indicator
LED Color	Definition
Off	No Connection or 10 Mbps
Green (On)	100 Mbps
Amber (On)	1 Gbps

GLAN Activity LED Indicator
Color	Definition
Yellow (Flashing)	Connection Active

IPMI LAN (X8ST3-F only) Link LED Activity LED

IPMI LAN Link LED (Left) & Activity LED (Right)
Color	Status	Definition
Link (Left)	Green: Solid	100 Mbps
Activity (Right)	Amber: Blinking	Active

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SAS Activity LED (X8ST3-F Only)

A SAS Activity LED is located at LES1. When LES1 blinks, SAS is active. Refer to the table on the right for details. Also see the layout below for the LED location.

SAS Activity LED IndicatorLED Settings

Blinking: Green SAS is active

SAS Heartbeat LED (X8ST3-F Only)

A SAS Heartbeat LED is located at LES2. When LES2 blinks, SAS connectors are ready for use. Refer to the table on the right for details. Also see the layout below for the LED location.

SAS Heartbeat LED Indicator (LE5)LED Settings

Blinking: Yellow SAS is ready for use

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A. SAS Heartbeat B. SAS Activity

Onboard Power LED

An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 on the motherboard. When LE1 is on, the AC power cable is connected. Make sure to disconnect the power cable before removing or installing any component. See the layout below for the LED location.

Onboard PWR LED IndicatorLED Settings
LED Color	Definition
Off System	Off
On System	on, orSystem off and PWRCable Connected

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A. Onboard PWR LED

2-9 Serial ATA and Floppy Drive Connections

Note the following conditions when connecting the Serial ATA and floppy disk drive cables:

• Be sure to use the correct cable for each connector. Refer to Page 1-1 for cables that came with your shipment.
• A red mark on a wire indicates the location of pin 1.

SATA Connectors

Six Serial ATA (SATA) connectors (I-SATA 0\~5) are located on the motherboard to provide serial link connections. Serial Link connections provide faster data transmission than those of the traditional Parallel ATA. These SATA connectors are supported by the Intel ICH10R. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

SATA Connectors Pin Definitions
Pin#	Signal
1	Ground
2	SATA_TXP
3	SATA_TXN
4	Ground
5	SATA_RXN
6	SATA_RXP
7	Ground

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A. I-SATA 0\~1 B. I-SATA 2\~3 C. I-SATA 4\~5

Floppy Connector

The floppy connector is located near the PCI Slot 1 on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Note the following when connecting the floppy cable:

• The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires.
• A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.
• A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives. The connector with twisted wires always connects to drive A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always connects to drive B.

Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition	Pin #	Definition
1 Ground 2 FDHDIN
3 Ground 4 Reserved
5 Key 6 FDEDIN
7 Ground 8 Index
9 Ground 10 Motor Enable
11 Ground 12 Drive Select B
13 Ground 14 Drive Select B
15 Ground 16 Motor Enable
17 Ground 18 DIR
19 Ground 20 STEP
21 Ground 22 Write Data
23 Ground 24 Write Gate
25 Ground 26 Track 00
27 Ground 28 Write Protect
29 Ground 30 Read Data
31 Ground 32 Side 1 Select
33 Ground 34 Diskette

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A. Floppy

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 Service' section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components.

Before Power On

1. Make sure that the Standby PWR LED (LE1) is not lit. (Note: If LE1 is on, the onboard power is on. Be sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing the components.)
2. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and chassis.
3. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for the keyboard and mouse. Also, be sure to remove all add-on cards.
4. Install a CPU and heatsink (be sure that it is fully seated) and then connect the chassis speaker and the power LED to the motherboard. Check all jumper settings as well.

No Power

1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and chassis.
2. Make sure that all jumpers are set to their default positions.
3. Check if the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.
4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.
5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to make sure that it still supplies \~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.

No Video

1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to remove all the add-on cards and cables first.

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 Errors

1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly installed and fully seated in the slots.
2. You should be using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR3 (1.5V) 1333/1066/800 MHz memory (recommended by the manufacturer). Also, it is recommended that you use the memory modules of the same type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.
3. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between slots to see if you can locate the faulty modules.
4. Check the power supply voltage 115V/230V switch.

Losing the System's Setup Configuration

1. Please be sure to use a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1-5 for details on recommended power supplies.
2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies \~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
3. If the above steps do not fix the Setup Configuration problem, contact your vendor for repairs.

3-2 Technical Support Procedures

Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have followed all the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

1. Please go through the 'Troubleshooting Procedures' and 'Frequently Asked Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website (http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before contacting Technical Support.
2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website at (http://www.supermicro.

com/support/bios/).

Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed. Some cannot be flashed; it depends on the modifications to the boot block code.

1. If you've followed the instructions above to troubleshoot your system, and still cannot resolve the problem, then contact Supermicro's technical support and provide them with the following information:

2. Motherboard model and PCB revision number

3. BIOS release date/version (this can be seen on the initial display when your system first boots up)
4. System configuration

An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at (http://www.supermicro.com/support/contact.cfm).

1. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be reached by e-mail at [e-mail], by phone at: [phone], option 2, or by fax at [phone].

3-3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?

Answer: The X8ST3-F/X8STE supports up to 24 GB of unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR3 (1.5V) 1333/1066/800 MHz, two-way interleaved or non-interleaved SDRAM. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory.

Question: I installed 1333/1066 MHz memory, why doesn't my motherboard (X8SAX, C7X58, X8ST3-F/E or X8STi family) run the memory at 1333/1066 MHz?

Since the memory controller is integrated into the CPU, the memory speed depends on the installed CPUs QPI (QuickPath Interconnect) rating. Please check your CPU specifications. For example, to support 1333 MHz memory, the CPU's QPI should be 6.4GT/S. A lower QPI number means that it will support slower memory. More information may be found at www.intel.com.

Question: How do I update my BIOS?

Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our

BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS (.rom) file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. You may choose the zip file or the .exe file. If you choose the zipped BIOS file, please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable device or a USB pen/thumb drive. To flash the BIOS, run the batch file named "ami.bat" with the new BIOS .rom file from your bootable device or USB pen/thumb drive. Use the following format:

F:> ami xxxxxxxx.rom

Notes: Be sure to insert a space after "ami" and always use the file named "ami.bat" to update the BIOS.

When completed, your system will automatically reboot. If you choose the .exe file, please run the .exe file under Windows to create the BIOS flash floppy disk. Insert the floppy disk into the system you wish to flash the BIOS. Then, boot 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.

Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent possible system boot failure!

When the BIOS flashing screen is completed, the system will reboot and will show "Press F1 or F2". At this point, you will need to load the BIOS defaults. Press to go to the BIOS setup screen, and press to load the default settings. Next, press to save and exit. The system will then reboot.

Note: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not removable. To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your motherboard to RMA at Supermicro for service.

Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?

Answer: Please see Appendix D, BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.

Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?

Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and install the applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows, security and audio drivers.

Question: Is the PCI-Ex16 slot on X8 boards reserved for graphic cards only?

Answer: No, the PCI-Ex16 slot is not only for graphic cards. It may be used for PCI-E storage, LAN, and other peripherals.

Question: Does X8 series motherboards come with a screw type CPU heat sink bracket?

Answer: No, it does not come with a bracket for a screw-type heat sink. Customers have to purchase it separately. Please contact RMA for information, ask for part number BKT_0023L.

Question: Under the Microsoft Windows environment, how do I configure my power button to shut-off instantly or wait 4 seconds before powering down?

Answer: Enter the BIOS Setup -> Advanced -> Boot Feature -> Power Button Function. Select "Instant Off" if you want the system to power down instantly when the power button is pressed, or select "4 Second Override" to require the power button to be pressed continuously for 4 seconds before shutting off.

3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.

Notes

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 BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up.

Note: In most cases, the key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as , , etc.

Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured. Options in blue can be configured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.)

The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys". Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility "hot keys" can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These keys include , , , , arrow keys, etc.

Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.

How To Change the Configuration Data

The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing at the appropriate time during system boot.

How to Start the Setup Utility

Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright message.

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 BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating. This is to avoid possible boot failure.

4-2 Main Setup

When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Overview System Time [10:41:44] System Date [Fri 10/09/2009] Supermicro XIST3-F/XISTE Version :1.0c Build Date :10/06/09 Processor Intel DR Nemo RD CPU ESS40 @ 2.53GHz Speed :253.0MHz Physical Count :1 Logical Count :8 System Memory Populated Size :2040MHz Available Size :2040MHz Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [-] or [-] to configure system Time. ++ Select Screen ↑ Select Item -- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.67 (C) Copyright 1905-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.

System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed:

System Time/System Date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in 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.)

Supermicro X8ST3-F/X8STE

Version

Build Date

Processor

The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of processor as shown below:

Type of Processor

Speed

Physical Count

Logical Count

System Memory

This displays the size of memory available in the system:

Populated Size

Available Size

4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit to access the submenu items:

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Advanced Settings ► HUNT feature ► Processor 8 Clock Options ► Advanced Chipset Control ► IDE / Floppy Configuration ► PCI/PnP Configuration ► SuperIO Device Configuration ► Remote Access Configuration ► Hardware Health Configuration ► ACPI Configuration ► IPMI Configuration ► Event Log Configuration Configure BOOT Features 11-:-:Move Enter:Select +/-/::Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F8:Fail-Safe Defaults F9:Optimized Defaults v82.63 © Copyright 1905-2008, American Regatrends, Inc.

▶BOOT Feature

Quick Boot

If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Quiet Boot

This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

AddOn ROM Display Mode

This sets the display mode for Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.

Bootup Num-Lock

This feature selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. The options are Off and On.

PS/2 Mouse Support

This feature enables support for the PS/2 mouse. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.

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.

Watch Dog Function

If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Power Button Function

This setting allows you to decide if the power button will instantly turn the system off, or wait 4 seconds to turn off while the button is depressed. The options are 4 Seconds Override and Instant Off.

Restore on AC Power Loss

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last state before a power loss. The options are Power-On, Power-Off and Last State.

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 function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

▶Processor & Clock Options

Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system to become unstable. When this occurs, revert to the default setting.

CPU Ratio

This feature allows the user to use the CPU clock multiplier to multiply CPU speed in order to enhance performance. Select Manual to Manually set the multiplier set-

ting. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically select the CPU multiplier setting for your system. The options are Auto and Manual.

Clock Spread Spectrum

Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. Select Disabled to enhance system stability. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If set to Enabled, the hardware pre fetcher will pre fetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)

The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled.

MPS and ACPI MADT Ordering

Choose the method of ordering for the Multiple APIC Description Table (MADT). Select Modern Ordering for Microsoft Windows XP or later, Select Legacy Ordering for Microsoft Windows 2000 or earlier. The options are Modern Ordering and Legacy Ordering.

Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel's web site for detailed information.

Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU)

Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from looding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information.)

Intel AES-NI (When supported by the CPU)

Intel® AES instructions are a new set of instructions available beginning with the all new 2010 Intel® Core™ processor family based on the 32nm Intel® microarchitecture. These instructions enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption, using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Simultaneous Multi-Threading (Available when supported by the CPU)

Set to Enabled to use the Hyper-Threading Technology, which will result in increased CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Active Processor Cores

Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1 and 2.

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 consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel's web site for detailed information. The options are Disable (Disable GV3), and Enable (Enable GV3).

Intel® Turbo Boost (Available if Intel® EIST technology is Enabled)

This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

C1E Support

Select Enabled to use the "Enhanced Halt State" feature. C1E significantly reduces the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a "Halt State." The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Intel C-STATE Tech

If enabled, C-State is set by the system automatically to either C2, C3 or C4 state. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

C-State package limit setting

If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are Auto, C1, C3, C6 and C7.

C1 Auto Demotion

When enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7 requests to C1 based on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

C3 Auto Demotion

When enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

ACPI T State

This feature Enables the ACPI throttling support for the processor to save power. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

DCA Technology

This feature accelerates the performance of TOE devices. Note: A TOE device is a specialized, dedicated processor that is installed on an add-on card or a network card to handle some or all packet processing of this add-on card. For this motherboard, the TOE device is built inside the ESB 2 South Bridge chip. This feature is supported only by some types of processors. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

DCA Prefetch Delay

A DCA Prefetch is used with TOE components to prefetch data in order to shorten execution cycles and maximize data processing efficiency. Prefetching too frequently can saturate the cache directory and delay necessary cache accesses. This feature reduces or increases the frequency the system prefetches data. The options are [8], [16], [32], [40], [48], [56], [64], [72], [80], [88], [96], [104], [112], [120]

▶Advanced Chipset Control

The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below.

▶QPI and IMC Configuration

QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) is the connection between the CPU and the motherboard's I/O hub. Use this feature to modify speed and power management settings.

QPI Links Speed

Use this feature to select QPI data transfer speed. The options are Slow-mode, and Full Speed.

QPI Frequency

Use this option to set the QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 4.800 GT, 5.866 GT, and 6.400 GT.

QPI L0s and L1

QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) offers three power states called L0, L0s and L1:

L0 is a normal operational state where data and control packets can be transmitted and received. All power management states are entered from this state.

L0s is intended as a power saving state. It allows a link to quickly enter and recover form a power saving state without going through recovery.

L1 is a power saving state that allows an additional power saving over L0s, but with additional resume (wake-up) latency.

Select Enabled to activate QPI power saving (L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard), select Disabled for normal operational state without any power-saving function. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Memory Frequency

Use this option to force the system memory to run at a different frequency than the default frequency. The available options are Auto, Force DDR-800, Force DDR-1066, and Force DDR-1333.

Memory Mode

The options are Independent, Channel Mirror, Lockstep and Sparing.

Independent - All DIMMs are available to the operating system.

Channel Mirror - The motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for redundancy.

Lockstep - The motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel.

Sparing - Memory sparing occurs when on-demand inactive memory is automatically activated by the system to temporarily replace failed memory until a service action can be performed (supported only on 2010 Intel® Core™ processor family based on the 32nm Intel® microarchitecture).

Demand Scrubbing

Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors found on a memory module. When the CPU or I/O issues a demand-read command, and the read data from memory turns out to be a correctable error, the error is corrected and sent to the requestor (the original source). Memory is updated as well. Select Enabled to use Demand Scrubbing for ECC memory correction. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Patrol Scrubbing

Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original source). When this item is set to Enabled, the North Bridge will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles, if there is no delay caused by internal processing. By using this method, roughly 64 GB of memory behind the North Bridge will be scrubbed every day. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Throttling - Closed Loop

Throttling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic voltage control during processor idle states. Available options are Disabled and Enabled.

Intel VT-d

Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

SR-IOV Support

Enable this item to support Single Root I/O Virtualization and Sharing (SR-IOV). The options are Disabled and Enbaled.

Intel I/OAT

The Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology) significantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements, freeing resources for more other tasks. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Active State Power Management

Select Enabled to start Active-State Power Management for signal transactions between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus. This maximizes power-saving and transaction speed. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Route Port 80h Cycles to

This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are Disabled, PCI and LPC.

USB Functions

This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled. The Options are: Disabled, 2 USB ports, 4 USB ports, 6 USB ports, 8 USB ports, 10 USB Ports and 12 USB Ports.

USB 2.0 Controller

Select Enabled to activate the onboard USB 2.0 controller. The options are En-abled and Disabled.

Legacy USB Support

Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. If this item is set to Auto, Legacy USB support will be automatically enabled if a legacy USB device is installed on the motherboard, and vise versa. The settings are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.

▶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 system. The options are Disabled, 360KB 5 1/4", 1.2MB 5 1/4", 720KB 3 1/2", 1.44MB 3 1/2" and 2.88MB 3 1/2".

SATA#1 Configuration

If Compatible is selected, it sets SATA#1 to legacy compatibility mode, while selecting Enhanced sets SATA#1 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled, Compatible, Enhanced.

Configure SATA#1 as

This feature allows the user to select the drive type for SATA#1. The options are IDE, RAID and AHCI.

ICH RAID CodeBase (Available if RAID is selected above)

Select Intel to enable the Intel SATA Host RAID Utility. Select Adaptec to use the Adaptec Host RAID Utility. The options are Intel and Adaptec.

SATA#2 Configuration (Available if IDE is enabled under "Configure SATA#1 as" above)

Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled, Enhanced

IDE Detect Timeout (sec)

Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices installed in the system. The options are 0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35.

Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, and Fourth IDE Master

These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third and Fourth IDE Master slots. Hit to

activate the following submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly. The items included in the submenu are:

Type

Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed, Auto, CD/DVD and ARMD.

LBA/Large Mode

LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with a 48-bit LBA mode addressing. If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode. The options are Disabled and Auto.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if Block Mode is not used. Block Mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select Disabled to allow data to be transferred from and to the device one sector at a time. Select Auto to allow data transfer from and to the device occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it. The options are Auto and Disabled.

PIO Mode

The IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) Mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined.

Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MB/s.

Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MB/s.

Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s.

Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 11.1 MB/s.

Select 4 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer bandwidth of 32-Bits. Select Enabled to enable 32-Bit data transfer.

DMA Mode

Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined.

Select SWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MB/s.

Select SWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MB/s.

Select SWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s.

Select MWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MB/s.

Select MWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 13.3 MB/s.

Select MWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s.

Select UDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s. It has the same transfer rate as PIO mode 4 and Multi Word DMA mode 2.

Select UDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 25 MB/s.

Select UDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 33.3 MB/s.

Select UDMA3 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 44.4 MB/s.

Select UDMA4 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4. It has a data transfer rate of 66.7 MB/s.

Select UDMA5 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 5. It has a data transfer rate of 100.0 MB/s.

Select UDMA6 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 6. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MB/s.

The options are Auto, SWDMAn, MWDMAn, and UDMAn.

S.M.A.R.T.

Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using

the S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

32-Bit 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 the NVRAM during system boot. The options are No and Yes.

Plug & Play OS

Selecting Yes allows the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the AMI BIOS to configure all devices in the system.

PCI Latency Timer

This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248.

PCI IDE Bus Master

When enabled, the BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading/writing to IDE drives. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PCIE I/O Performance

This feature selects the setting for the IOH PCIE maximum payload size. The options are 128B and 256B.

ROM Scan Ordering

This item determines what kind of option ROM activates over another. The options are Onboard First and Add-on First.

Slot 1 PCI 33MHz, Slot 2 PCI 33MHz, Slot 3 PCIE x8, Slot 4 PCIE x4 on x8, Slot 5 PCIE x8, Slot 6 PCIE x8 on x16

Use this feature to enable or disable a PCI-E or a PCI slot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

This feature is to enable LAN OPROM for PXE. This is to boot computers using a network interface. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Load SAS Option ROM (X8ST3-F Only)

This feature is to load the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) option ROM, if available. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Boot Graphics Adapter Priority

Use this feature to select the graphics controller to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Other, Onboard VGA and Slot 6. Select Slot 6 if a graphics controller is installed in the CPU-controlled Slot 6 slot.

▶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. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable. Select 3F8/IRQ4 to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address. The options for Serial Port1 are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3. The options for Serial Port2 are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, and 2E8/IRQ3.

Onboard Floppy Controller

Select Enabled to enable the onboard Floppy Controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

▶ Remote Access Configuration

Remote Access

This allows the user to enable the Remote Access feature. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will display:

Serial Port Number

This feature allows the user to decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection. The options are COM 1 (Base Address 3F8h, IRQ 4), COM 2 (Base Address 2F8h, IRQ 3) and COM 3 (Base Address 3E8h, IRQ 5). An ad-

ditional option, Onboard IPMI is featured on the X8ST3-F motherboard only, and becomes the default.

Serial Port Mode

This feature allows the user to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection. The options are 115200 8, n 1; 57600 8, n, 1; 38400 8, n, 1; 19200 8, n, 1; and 9600 8, n, 1.

Flow Control

This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection. The options are None, Hardware, and Software.

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 Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot Loader. The options are Disabled, Boot Loader, and Always.

Terminal Type

This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection. The options are ANSI, VT100, and VT-UTF8.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

A terminal keyboard definition that provides a way to send commands from a remote console. Available options are Enabled and Disabled.

Sredir Memory Display Delay

This feature defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information. The options are No Delay, Delay 1 Sec, Delay 2 Sec, and Delay 4 Sec.

▶Hardware Health Configuration

This feature allows the user to monitor Hardware Health of the system and review the status of each item when displayed.

CPU Overheat Alarm

This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which determines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat.

Warning: Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature predefined by the CPU manufacturer may result in CPU overheat or system instability. When the CPU temperature reaches this predefined threshold, the CPU and system cooling fans will run at full speed.

The options are:

• The Early Alarm: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered as soon as the CPU temperature reaches the CPU overheat threshold as predefined by the CPU manufacturer.
• The Default Alarm: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered when the CPU temperature reaches about 5°C above the threshold temperature as predefined by the CPU manufacturer to give the CPU and system fans additional time needed for CPU and system cooling. In both the alarms above, please take immediate action as shown below. (See the notes on P. 4-18 for more information.)

CPU Temperature/System Temperature

This feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU and the System.

The following items will be displayed for your reference only:

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 CPU temperature is well below the CPU 'Temperature Tolerance'. The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as configured in the BIOS (Fan Speed Control).

User intervention: No action required.

Medium – The processor is running warmer. This is a ‘precautionary’ level and generally means that there may be factors contributing to this condition, but the CPU is still within its normal operating state and below the CPU ‘Temperature Tolerance’. The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as configured in the BIOS. The fans may adjust to a faster speed depending on the Fan Speed Control settings.

User intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU fans and the chassis ventilation for blockage.

High – The processor is running hot. This is a ‘caution’ level since the CPU’s ‘Temperature Tolerance’ has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may activate an overheat alarm:

The Default Alarm – the Overheat LED and system buzzer will activate if the High condition continues for some time after it is reached. The CPU fan will run at full

speed to bring the CPU temperature down. If the CPU temperature still increases even with the CPU fan running at full speed, the system buzzer will activate and the Overheat LED will turn on.

The Early Alarm – the Overheat LED and system buzzer will be activated exactly when the High level is reached. The CPU fan will run at full speed to bring the CPU temperature down.

Note: In both the alarms above, please take immediate action as shown below. See CPU Overheat Alarm to modify the above alarm settings.

User intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation and room temperature to correct any problems. Note: the system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU.

Notes: The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures (Celsius/Fahrenheit) has been upgraded to a more advanced feature by Intel in its newer processors. The basic concept is that each CPU is embedded by a unique temperature information that the motherboard can read. This 'Temperature Threshold' or 'Temperature Tolerance' has been assigned at the factory and is the baseline by 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 now send its 'Temperature Tolerance' to the motherboard resulting in better CPU thermal management.

Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High). This makes it easier for the user to understand the CPU's temperature status, rather than by just simply seeing a temperature reading (i.e., 25 °C).

The information provided above is for your reference only. For more information on thermal management, please refer to Intel's Web site at www.Intel.com.

System Temperature

This feature displays the absolute system temperature (i.e., 34 °C).

Fan1 \~ Fan 5 Reading

This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan1 through Fan5.

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 also increase for effective

system cooling. Select Full Speed to allow the onboard fans to run at full speed (of 100% Pulse Width Modulation Duty Cycle) for maximum cooling. The Full Speed setting is recommended for special system configuration or debugging. Select Performance for the onboard fans to run at 70% of the Initial PWM Cycle for better system cooling. The Performance setting is recommended for high-power-consuming and high-density systems. Select Balanced for the onboard fans to run at 50% of the Initial PWM Cycle in order to balance the needs between system cooling and power saving. The Balanced setting is recommended for regular systems with normal hardware configurations. Select Energy Saving for the onboard fans to run at 30% of the Initial PWM Cycle for best power efficiency and maximum quietness. The Options are: Full Speed/FS (@100% of PWM Cycle), Performance/PF (@70% of PWM Cycle), Balanced/BL (@50% of PWM Cycle), and Energy Saving/ES (@30% of PWM Cycle).

Voltage Reading

This feature displays the current voltage detected of the various components in the system:

Vcore, VDIMM, 5V, 12V, -12V, 3.3Vcc, 3.3VSB, VBAT, Vtt

▶ACPI Configuration

Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.

High Performance Event Timer

Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

ACPI Aware O/S

Enable ACPI support if it is supported by the OS to control ACPI through the Operating System. Otherwise, disable this feature. The options are Yes and No.

AMI OEMB Table

This enables the OEMB table support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

ACPI APIC Support

Select Enabled to include the ACPI APIC Table Pointer in the RSDT (Root System Description Table) pointer list. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

APIC ACPI SCI IRQ

When this item is set to Enabled, APIC ACPI SCI IRQ is supported by the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Headless Mode

This feature is used to enable system to function without a keyboard, monitor or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled.

ACPI Version Features

The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website for further explanation: http://www.acpi.info/

▶IPMI Configuration (X8ST3-F Only)

Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com.

IPMI Firmware Revision

This item displays the current IPMI firmware revision.

Status of BMC

Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) manages the interface between system management software and platform hardware. This is an informational feature which returns the status code of the BMC micro controller.

View BMC System Event Log

This feature is used to view any BMC events. It shows the total number of entries and will allow the viewing of each event by scrolling down on an Entry Number and pressing Enter.

Clear BMC System Event Log

This feature is used to clear the System Event Log. Caution: Any cleared information is unrecoverable. Make absolutely sure you no longer need any data stored in the log before clearing the BMC Event Log.

Set LAN Configuration

Set this feature to configure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address.

Channel Number - Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Config command. 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 Number selected above: "Channel Number is OK" or "Wrong Channel Number".

IP Address Source - This feature selects whether the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address are automatically assigned by the network's DHCP server (Dynamic Host and Configuration Protocol) or manually entered by the user (Static). If Static is selected, the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address must be manually entered below. If DHCP is selected, the next three items will be configured automatically and will be grayed out. The options are Static and DHCP.

IP Address - Enter the IP address for this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

Subnet Mask - Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 (i.e., 255.255.255.0).

Gateway Address - Enter the Gateway address this machine will use (i.e., 192.168.10.1).

MAC Address - The BIOS will automatically enter the MAC address (also known as Hardware Address) of this machine, however it may be over-ridden. MAC addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers (Base 16, 0 \~ 9, A, B, C, D, E, F) separated by dots. (i.e., 00.30.48.D0.D4.60)

BMC Watch Dog Timer Action

Allows the BMC to reset or power down the system if the operating system hangs or crashes. The options are Disabled, Reset System, Power Down, Power Cycle.

BMC WatchDog TimeOut [Min:Sec]

This option appears if BMC Watch Dog Timer Action (above) is enabled. This is a timed delay in minutes or seconds, before a system power down or reset after an operating system failure is detected. The options are [5 Min] , [1 Min] , [30 Sec] , and [10 Sec] .

▶ Event Log Configuration

View Event Log

Use this option to view the System Event Log.

Mark all events as read

This option marks all events as read. The options are OK and Cancel.

Clear event log

This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages. The options are OK and Cancel.

PCIE Error Log

Use this option to enable logging of errors encountered in the system's PCIe bus. The options are Yes and No.

Memory ECC Error Log

Use this option to enable logging of errors encountered in the system's memory. The options are Yes and No.

4-4 Security Settings

The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Security Settings Supervisory Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisory Password Change User Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Install or Change the password. 11:---:Move Enter:Select */-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F8:Fail-Safe Defaults F9:Optimized Defaults v02.63 (C) Copyright 1905-2000, American Megatrends, Inc.

Supervisor Password

This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system.

User Password:

This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a user password has been entered for the system.

Change Supervisor Password

Select this feature and press to access the submenu, and then type in a new Supervisor Password.

User Access Level (Available when Supervisor Password is set as above)

Available options are Full Access: grants full User read and write access to the Setup Utility, View Only: allows access to the Setup Utility but the fields cannot be changed, Limited: allows only limited fields to be changed such as Date and Time, No Access: prevents User access to the Setup Utility.

Change User Password

Select this feature and press to access the submenu, and then type in a new User Password.

Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set)

Password Check

Available options are Setup and Always.

Boot Sector Virus Protection

When Enabled, the AMI BOIS displays a warning when any program (or virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

4-5 Boot Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Settings ► Boot Device Priority ► Hard Disk Drives ► Removable Drives ► CD/DVD Drives Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 11+→:Move Enter:Select •/−/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F0:Fail-Safe Defaults F9:Optimized Defaults v02.63 (C) Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.

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, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled.

1st Boot Device - 1st Floppy Drive •

2nd Boot Device - [USB: XXXXXXXXX] •

3rd Boot Device - [SATA: XXXXXXXXX] •

4th Boot Device - [Network: XXXXXXXXX] •

5th Boot Device - [Network: XXXXXXXXX]

▶Hard Disk Drives

This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected (i.e., 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, 3rd Drive, etc).

▶Removable Drives

This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled.

1st Drive •

2nd Drive - [USB: XXXXXXXXX] •

▶CD/DVD Drives

This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available CD/DVD Drives (i.e., 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, etc).

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. 11+→:Move Enter:Select +/-/::Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F8:Fail-Safe Defaults F9:Optimized Defaults v02.63 (C) Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.

4-6 Exit Options

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 system con-

figuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .

Discard Changes

Select this option and press to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program.

Load Optimal Defaults

To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press . Then, select OK to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically load Optimal Defaults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press . The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.

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.

Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes

When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem. BIOS may also issue one of the following beep codes:

1 long and two short beeps - video configuration error
1 repetitive long beep - no memory detected
1 continuous beep with the front panel Overheat LED on - system overheat
8 beeps - Memory error.

Notes

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 Configuration User Guides posted on website at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals.

B-1 Installing the Windows OS for Systems with RAID Functions

Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will 1. start booting up from CD.

1. Press the key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays.
2. When the Windows XP/2003 Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify additional device(s).

Insert the driver diskette- "ITE RAID XP/2003 Driver into Drive A: and press the 4. key.

1. When the Windows XP/2003 Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify additional device(s).
2. Insert the driver diskette-"Intel AA RAID XP/2003 Driver for ICH10R" into Drive A: and press the key.

Choose the Intel(R) ICH10R SATA RAID Controller from the list indicated in the 7. XP/2003 Setup Screen, and press the key.

1. Press the key to continue the installation process. (If you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do it at this time.) Once all devices are specified, press the key to continue with the installation.

From the Windows XP/2003 Setup screen, press the key. The XP/2003 Setup 9. will automatically load all device files and then, continue the Windows XP/2003 installation.

1. After the Windows XP/2003 OS Installation is completed, the system will automatically reboot.

B-2 Installing the Windows OS for Systems without RAID Functions

Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will 1. start booting up from CD.

1. Press the key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays.
2. When the Windows XP/2003 Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify additional device(s).
3. Insert the driver diskette-"ITE RAID XP/2003 Driver for IDE" into Drive A: and press the key.
4. Press the key to proceed with the installation process. (If you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do it at this time.) Once all devices are specified, press the key to continue with the installation.
   From the Windows XP/2003 Setup screen, press the key. The XP/2003 Setup 6. will automatically load all device files and then continue with the Windows XP/2003 installation.
5. After the Windows XP/2003 OS Installation is completed, the system will automatically reboot.

Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with your motherboard into the CD Drive 8. during system boot, and the main screen shown on Page C-1 in Appendix C will display. Follow the instructions given in Appendix C to complete software installation.

Appendix C

Software Installation Instructions

C-1 Installing Drivers

After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.

SUPERMICRO X8ST3 Motherboard Drivers & Tools (WinXP) SUPERMICRO® Drivers & Tools Intel X58 Express Chipset X8ST3-F SUPERMICRO Compute Inc. Intel X58 Chipset INF Files Matrix 6200e Graphics Driver LSI MegaBAIO Storage Manager Intel Matrix Storage Manager Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers SUPERMICRO Supero Doctor III Build driver diskettes and manuals Browse CD Auto Start Up Next Time For more information, please visit SUPERMICRO's web site

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 installing each item, you must re-boot the system before proceeding with the next item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.

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 management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system. Supero Doctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See 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 take precedence over the BIOS settings. When first installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings. For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature threshold settings, please change the SDIII settings to be the same as those set in the BIOS.

Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)

Super Doctor III Remote Management System info, Health info, Performance, Remote Control, Configuration Administration, System Management, Report Help ■ Health Information Fan Status CPV1 Delta CPV2 Delta Democutions Voltage +2.0V +3.5V +3.5V 3.5V

Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)

Super Doctor III Remote Management System Tools: Health Info | Performance | Features Control | Configuration | Admin & Office | Systems Management Report Help • Remote Control • Graceful Power Control Open Console Power Control ↓ Enter Graceful power control Supero Doctor III allows a user to inform the OS to reboot or shut down within a specified time (the default is 30 seconds). Before the system reboots or shuts down, it's allowed to cancel the action. Requirements Keep Super SD/Service Duern running at all times on this system. Proceeds TCPMP connectivity. Power 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.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.

Notes

Appendix D - BIOS Recovery

The recovery procedure described in this section is to be used only when advised by your Supermicro Technical Support representative, or in cases of emergencies where the system no longer can boot due to a corrupted BIOS. DO NOT re-program (re-flash) the BIOS if your system is running properly.

D-1 Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive (Recommended Method)

If the BIOS file is corrupted and the system is not able to boot up, this feature will allow you to recover the BIOS image using a USB-attached device. A USB Flash Drive or a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW drive may be used for this purpose. Please note that a USB Hard Disk drive is NOT supported at this time. Below is a two-part procedure to recover the BIOS:

Part 1: Boot Sector Recovery Process

1. Using a different system, download and copy the correct BIOS binary image into a USB flash device or a writable CD/DVD disc's Root "\" Directory. Rename the downloaded file to "super.rom", so the recovery process can recognize and read the BIOS binary file.
2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS binary image ("super.rom") and power the system down.
3. While powering on the system, press and hold and simultaneously on your keyboard until the USB device's LED indicator comes on. This will take a few seconds or up to one minute.
4. Once the USB device's LED is on, release the and keys. The system may generate beep codes to indicate that the BIOS ROM firmware is being reprogrammed. The screen will also display a message as shown below. DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS!

Starting FLASH Recovery. NVRAM data will be destroyed. CMOS data will be destroyed. Ending FLASH Recovery. FLASH Update completed successfully. Rebooting...

1. When the Boot Sector Recovery Process is complete, the system will reboot automatically and you will see a checksum error on your screen.

Part 2 - BIOS Reprogramming (Re-Flashing)

After completing the Boot Sector Recovery Process, you will need to reprogram ("re-flash") the proper BIOS binary file again into the BIOS ROM in order to have the correct BIOS file loaded by the system. For details on how to flash/re-flash a BIOS, please check our website for "Update your BIOS", or see the section 3-3 (FAQ) of this manual. DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS!

When completed, the system will reboot automatically, and you will see a checksum error again.

Press "F1" to go to setup. Press "F9" to load the defaults and then press "F10" to save and exit.

D-2 Recovery Process from an IDE/SATA ATAPI Disc Drive

This process is identical to the Boot Sector Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive (as above), except that the BIOS image file (“super.rom”) is loaded from an IDE/ATAPI CD/DVD/ROM/RW disc drive that is attached to the system. Note that loading from an IDE/SATA hard disk drive is NOT supported.

1. Using a different system, download and copy the correct BIOS binary image into a writable CD/DVD disc's Root "\" Directory. Rename the downloaded file to "super.rom", so the recovery process can recognize and read the BIOS binary file.

Note: Record/Burn the CD/DVD-R/RW disc using the ISO 9600 standard format. Refer to your CD/DVD mastering application documentation for instructions on how to do this.

1. Insert the newly-created disc into the IDE/SATA ATAPI CD/DVD ROM/RW drive of the system that has the corrupted BIOS and power the system down.
2. Follow the step-by-step instructions under Part 1 - Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive (above) starting from Step 3 and continue on to Part 2 - BIOS Reprogramming (Re-Flashing).

If your system still does not boot up after performing the above procedure, then there may be other issues with your motherboard. Please contact your customer service representative.

(Disclaimer Continued)

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