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- Page 1 X7SPA-L X7SPA-H X7SPA-HF X7SPE-H X7SPE-HF X7SPE-H-D525 X7SPE-HF-D525 X7SPA-H-D525 X7SPA-HF-D525 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.2c...
- Page 2 Manual Revision 1.2c Release Date: January 10, 2012 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.
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Page 3: About This Motherboard
About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X7SPA and X7SPE motherboard product series. This product is intended to be professionally installed and serviced by a technician. About This Motherboard The X7SPA and X7SPE motherboard product series are value-driven products aimed at users who demand a reduced-cost, low-power motherboard for PC or... -
Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or data loss. -
Page 5: Contacting Supermicro
Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Preface About This Manual ... iii About This Motherboard ... iii Manual Organization ... iii Conventions Used in the Manual: ...iv Contacting Supermicro ...v Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ... 1-1 Checklist ... 1-1 X7SPA-L Image ... - Page 7 Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator ... 1-24 BIOS Support for USB Keyboard... 1-24 Main Switch Override Mechanism ... 1-24 Power Supply ... 1-24 Super I/O ... 1-25 Overview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller (X7SPA-HF/X7SPE-HF/X7SPE- HF-D525/X7SPA-HF-D525 only) ... 1-25 LVDS (X7SPA-L only)... 1-26 Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices ...
- Page 8 X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User’s Manual ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors ... 2-16 External Power Connector ... 2-16 Fan Headers ... 2-17 Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH) ... 2-18 Front Panel Audio Header (X7SPA-L Only) ... 2-18 Chassis Intrusion ... 2-19 SATA DOM Power ...
- Page 9 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 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 Technical Support Procedures ... 3-2 Frequently Asked Questions ... 3-3 Returning Merchandise for Service...
- Page 10 X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU) ... 4-6 Hyper-threading Technology ... 4-6 Advanced Chipset Control... 4-7 Northbridge Configuration ... 4-7 DRAM Frequency ... 4-7 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD ... 4-7 DRAM CAS# Latency ...
- Page 11 Super IO Device Configuration ... 4-12 Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address ... 4-12 Remote Access Configuration ... 4-13 Remote Access ... 4-13 Configuration ... 4-14 Hardware Health CPU Overheat Alarm ... 4-14 CPU Temperature ... 4-14 System Temperature ...
- Page 12 X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Change Supervisor Password ... 4-20 Change User Password ... 4-21 Boot Sector Virus Protection ... 4-21 Boot Settings ... 4-22 Boot Device Priority ... 4-22 Hard Disk Drives ... 4-22 Removable Drives ...
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Page 13: Chapter 1 Introduction
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 and 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. -
Page 14: X7Spa-L Image
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPA-L Image Note: All graphics and images 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 image shown in this manual. -
Page 15: X7Spa-H Image
Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPA-H Image Note: All graphics and images 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 image shown in this manual. -
Page 16: X7Spa-Hf Image
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual 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. X7SPA-HF Image... -
Page 17: X7Spe-H Image
Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPE-H Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual. -
Page 18: X7Spe-Hf Image
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPE-HF Image Note: All graphics and images 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 image shown in this manual. -
Page 19: X7Spe-H-D525 Image
Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPE-H-D525 Image Note: All graphics and images 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 image shown in this manual. -
Page 20: X7Spe-Hf-D525 Image
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPE-HF-D525 Image Note: All graphics and images 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 image shown in this manual. -
Page 21: X7Spa-H-D525 Image
Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPA-H-D525 Image Note: All graphics and images 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 image shown in this manual. -
Page 22: X7Spa-Hf-D525 Image
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPA-HF-D525 Image Note: All graphics and images 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 image shown in this manual. -
Page 23: Motherboard Layout
Motherboard Layout (X7SPA-L, X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525) KB/MOUSE FAN1 COM1 JVGA1 LAN1 LAN2 AUDIO FP JI2C1 CD-in 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. -
Page 24: Motherboard Layout (X7Spe-H, X7Spe-Hf, X7Spe-H-D525, X7Spe-Hf-D525)
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Motherboard Layout (X7SPE-H, X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-H-D525, KB/MOUSE FAN1 COM1 JVGA1 LAN1 LAN2 JI2C1 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. -
Page 25: X7Spa-L, X7Spa-H, X7Spa-Hf, X7Spa-H-D525, X7Spa-Hf-D525 Quick Reference
X7SPA-L, X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA- KB/MOUSE FAN1 COM1 JVGA1 LAN1 LAN2 AUDIO FP CD-in Note 1: USB 3/4, COM3/4 are available on the X7SPA-L only. LAN2 and SATA 2/3 are available on the X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-H, X7SPE- HF, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525, X7SPE-H-D525 and X7SPE-HF- D525 only. -
Page 26: Quick Reference
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPE-H/X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525, KB/MOUSE FAN1 COM1 JVGA1 LAN1 LAN2 Note 1: USB 3/4, COM3/4 are available on the X7SPA-L only. LAN2 and SATA 2/3 are available on the X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-H, X7SPE- HF, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525, X7SPE-H-D525 and X7SPE-HF- D525 only. -
Page 27: Ports And Connectors
Number Connectors KB/Mouse 2, 3 USB 1/2, USB 3/4 COM1 LAN1 LAN2 JBAT1 JPCIE1 USB 5/6, 7/8 JTPM USB 10 USB 9 SATA 0,1,2,3,4,5 JWF1 T-SGPIO-0/1 JPI2C JPW1 Unused JSMB1 38, 37 Fans 1, 2 COM2, COM4, 39, 40, 41 COM3 DIMM 1, DIMM 2 Ports and Connectors... -
Page 28: Jumper Descriptions
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Number Jumper Description AC97/HD Audio Selector (Front Panel) 12, 11 C1/JI SMB to PCI Slots JPL2 LAN2 Enable/Disable JPL1 LAN1 Enable/Disable On-board VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 (X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-HF and X7SPE- HF-D525 only) BMC Enable/Disable (X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-HF, and X7SPE-HF-D525 only) JPUSB1 USB Wake-up Enable... - Page 29 Model X7SPA-L Intel ATOM D410 X7SPA-H Intel ATOM D510 X7SPA-HF Intel ATOM D510 X7SPE-H Intel ATOM D510 X7SPE-HF Intel ATOM D510 X7SPE-H-D525 Intel ATOM D525 X7SPE-HF-D525 Intel ATOM D525 X7SPA-H-D525 Intel ATOM D525 X7SPA-HF-D525 Intel ATOM D525 Model Serial 4 (rear) 1 (rear) X7SPA-L 1 (type A)
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Page 30: Motherboard Features
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Processor X7SPA-L Single Integrated Intel® ATOM™ D410 processor, 1.66 GHz, 10 Watts, 512KB L2 cache, Single Core, Dual Threads. X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-H, X7SPE-HF Single Integrated Dual-Core Intel® ATOM™ D510 processor, 1.66 GHz, 13 Watts, 2 x 512KB L2 cache, Dual Core, 4 Threads. - Page 31 BIOS • 32 Mb AMI BIOS , SPI Flash BIOS ® PC Health Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitors for CPU Cores, Chipset Voltage, Memory Voltage +1.8V, +3.3V, +5V, +/- 12V, +3.3V standby, +5V standby, VBat, HT • Tachometer monitoring • Status monitor for speed control, on/off control •...
- Page 32 X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPA-H/X7SPE-H/X7SPE-H-D525/X7SPA-H-D525 Only • 6 SATA connectors for 6 devices • RAID support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (Windows OS), RAID 0, 1, 10 (Linux OS) • Dual 10/100/1000 LAN (Intel 82574L) • Two Fast UART 16550-compatible serial ports (one back panel, one header) •...
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Page 33: X7Spa/X7Spe Series Block Diagram
X7SPA/X7SPE Series X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF/ BLOCK DIAGRAM X7SPE-H/X7SPE-HF/ X7SPE-H-D525/X7SPE-HF-D525 Only FROM BMC Connector X7SPA-L Only LVDS Connector SATA Port 4 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 5 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 6 SATA Port 1 Vertical Headerx3 USB 2.0 x10 CONN x1 (5Ports) *x4/x2 X7SPA-L... -
Page 34: Chipset Overview
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Chipset Overview I/O Controller Hub: ICH9R (X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-H/ X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525, X7SPA- H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525) The I/O Controller ICH9R provides the data buffering and interface arbitration re- quired for the system to operate efficiently. It also provides the bandwidth needed for the system to maintain its peak performance. -
Page 35: Pc Health Monitoring
PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X7SPA and X7SPE series. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that sup- ports PC health monitoring. 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. -
Page 36: Power Configuration Settings
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Power Configuration Settings This section describes 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 suspend mode. -
Page 37: Super I/O
Super I/O The Super I/O 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 sup- port higher speed modems. -
Page 38: Lvds (X7Spa-L Only)
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual LVDS (X7SPA-L only) Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) is an industry-standard electrical signal- ing system. This signaling system can run at very high speeds over inexpensive copper wires using low power. The LVDS bus on the X7SPA-L motherboard is used to transport video data from the built-in graphics adapter to a computer monitor, such as a user-supplied external LCD display. -
Page 39: Static-Sensitive Devices
Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To pre- vent 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. •... -
Page 40: Tools Needed
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas- teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. -
Page 41: Installation Instructions
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. Installation Instructions Install the I/O shield into the chassis. I/O Shield Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Refer to the layout on the previous page for mounting hole locations. -
Page 42: System Memory
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual System Memory Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Note: Check the Supermicro website for a list of memory modules that have been validated with the X7SPA and X7SPE motherboard series. How to Install SO DIMMs 1. -
Page 43: The So Dimm Socket
The SO DIMM Socket Position the SO DIMM module's bottom key so it aligns with the receptive point on the slot. Insert the SO DIMM module vertically at about a 45 degree angle. Press down until the module locks into place. -
Page 44: Connectors/I/O Ports
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Connectors/I/O 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 I/O Ports 1. -
Page 45: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse Ports
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. KB/MOUSE JSMB1 FAN1 FAN2 COM1 JVGA1 LAN1... -
Page 46: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 1/2/3/4) are located on the I/O backpanel. Additionally, one Type A Internal USB port (USB 10) and five USB headers (USB 5/6, 7/8, 9) are also located on the motherboard to provide front chassis access. -
Page 47: Serial Ports
Serial Ports Two COM connections (COM1, COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the back I/O panel. COM2 is located just behind the back panel connectors to provide additional on- board serial connection support. See the table on the right for pin defini- tions. -
Page 48: Vga Connector
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual VGA Connector A VGA connector is located next to the COM1 Port on the I/O back panel. This connector is used to provide video dis- play. Refer to the board layout below for the location. 15-pin VGA Connector KB/MOUSE FAN1... -
Page 49: Lan Ports / Ipmi
LAN Ports / IPMI LAN ports are located on the I/O back panel. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. There are two Ethernet ports on the X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-H, X7SPE- HF, X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525 and one on the X7SPA-L motherboard Note: IPMI on the X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-HF-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525 is sup- ported through the same network connec-... -
Page 50: Front Control Panel
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo- cated on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. -
Page 51: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
Front Control Panel Pin Definitions 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. 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 ac- tivities on the system, including Serial... -
Page 52: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail Led
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED Connect an LED Cable to the OH/ Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chassis overheat or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. -
Page 53: Reset Button
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. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. -
Page 54: Connecting Cables
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard power connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors The 24-pin main power connector (JPW1) is used to provide power to the motherboard. -
Page 55: Fan Headers
Fan Headers The X7SPA and X7SPE series has two fan headers. Fan1 is the CPU fan and Fan2 is for the system cooling fan. These fans are 4-pin fan headers. However, Pins 1~3 of the fan headers are backward compat- ible with the traditional 3-pin fans. -
Page 56: Overheat/Fan Fail Led (Joh)
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH) 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. -
Page 57: Chassis Intrusion
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. SATA DOM Power The SATA DOM Power on JWF1 is used to supply power to SATA Disk-on-Module (DOM) solid-state storage devices. -
Page 58: Smb
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual CD Input Header (X7SPA-L Only) A 4-pin CD header located at CD1 is avail- able on the X7SPA-L. This header allows you to use the onboard sound for audio CD playback. Connect an audio cable from your CD drive to the header that fits your cable's connector. -
Page 59: Lvds Connector (X7Spa-L Only)
LVDS Connector (X7SPA-L Only) An LVDS connector (J5) is available on the X7SPA-L only. This connector provides 18-bit LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) for an LCD panel or other similar devices. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Inverter Power Connector Only) The inverter connector on J6 is a 7-pin... -
Page 60: Tpm Header(X7Spe-H-D525, X7Spe-Hf-D525 Only)
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual TPM Header (X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525 Only) This header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), available from a third-party vendor. A TPM is a secu- rity device that allows encryption and authentication of hard drives. It enables the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system. -
Page 61: Jumper Settings
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. -
Page 62: Lan Port Enable/Disable
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual LAN Port Enable/Disable JPL1/JPL2 enable or disable LAN Port 1/LAN Port 2 on the motherboard. See the table on the right for jumper set- tings. The default setting is enabled. Note: LAN Port 2 is not available on the X7SPA-L. -
Page 63: Cmos Clear
CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact JVGA1 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 LAN1 the connection. -
Page 64: Usb Wake-Up (Not Available On The X7Spe-H-D525, X7Spa-H-D525, X7Spa-Hf-D525 And X7Spe-Hf-D525)
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual USB Wake-Up (Not Available on the X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA- HF-D525 and X7SPE-HF-D525) Use JPUSB jumper to enable the function of "System Waking-Up via USB devices". This jumper allows you to "wake-up" the system by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of your system. -
Page 65: Tpm Support Enable (Not Available On X7Spa-H-D525, X7Spa-Hf-D525, X7Spe-H-D525, X7Spe-Hf-D525)
TPM Support Enable (Not available on X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525, X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525) JPT1 allows the user to enable TPM (Trust- ed Platform Modules) support to enhance data integrity and system security. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled. Watch Dog Enable/Disable Watch Dog (JWD) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software ap-... -
Page 66: Power Led/Speaker
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Power LED/Speaker On the JD1 header, pins 1~3 are used for a power LED and pins 4~7 are used for an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a jumper. See the table on the right for speaker pin definitions. -
Page 67: Vga Enable
VGA Enable (X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-HF-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525 only) JPG1 allows the user to enable or disable the onboard VGA adapter on the X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-HF, X7SPA-HF-D525 and X7SPE- HF-D525. The default setting is Enabled. HDA/AC97 Select (X7SPA-L Only) JL2 allows the user to select between High Definition Audio (HDA) or legacy AC97 audio. -
Page 68: Power Force On Enable/Disable
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Power Force On Enable/Disable Jumper JPF allows you to enable (force on) or disable the Power Force On function. If enabled, the power will always stay on automatically. If this function is disabled (the normal setting), the user needs to press the power button to power on the system. -
Page 69: Onboard Indicators
Onboard Indicators LAN Port LEDs Two LAN ports are located on the I/O Backplane. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow Activity LED (right, see below) indicates activity, while the Link/ Speed LED (left) may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. -
Page 70: Serial Ata And Hdd Connections
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Serial ATA and HDD Connections Note the following conditions when connecting the Serial ATA and hard 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. -
Page 71: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
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. -
Page 72: Memory Errors
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.) 3. Remove all 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. -
Page 73: Frequently Asked Questions
Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed. Some cannot be flashed; it depends on the modifications to the boot block code. 3. If you've followed the instructions above to troubleshoot your system, and still cannot resolve the problem, then contact Supermicro's technical support and provide them with the following information: •... - Page 74 X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual 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/.
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Page 75: Returning Merchandise For Service
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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. - Page 76 X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes...
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Page 77: Chapter 4 Bios
Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X7SPA and X7SPE series. 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. -
Page 78: How To Start The Setup Utility
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 <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. -
Page 79: System Overview: The Following Bios Information Will Be Displayed
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 Sys- tem Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab>... -
Page 80: Advanced Setup Configurations
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: BOOT Feature Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. -
Page 81: Bootup Num-Lock
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. -
Page 82: Standby Power In S5
Standby Power in S5 This feature supplies standby power while in S5 (sleep mode). Set this feature to Disabled to comply with EuP requirements, Enable this feature to activate wake-up capability while in sleep mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU Configuration ... -
Page 83: Advanced Chipset Control
Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below. Northbridge Configuration DRAM Frequency This option allows the user to select the desired frequency setting for the onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 667 MHz and 800 MHz. (667 MHz is not available on the X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525 and X7SPE-HF-D525). -
Page 84: Video Function Configuration (X7Spa-L, X7Spe-H, X7Spa-H-D525 And X7Spe-H-D525 Only)
Video Function Configuration (X7SPA-L, X7SPE-H, X7SPA-H-D525 and X7SPE-H-D525 only) DVMT Mode Select Select DVMT Mode to enable Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). The options are Fixed Mode and DVMT Mode. DVMT/Fixed Memory This item selects the DVMT/Fixed memory size. The options are 128MB, 256MB and Maximum DVMT. -
Page 85: Usb Controller
on the motherboard, and vise versa. The settings are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. USB Controller This feature allows the user to Enable or Disable the onboard USB controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: This function is grayed-out if USB Func- tions above is set to Enabled. - Page 86 X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual 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.
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Page 87: Pci/Pnp Configuration
Select SWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select MWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs. Select MWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 1. -
Page 88: Plug & Play Os
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual 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. -
Page 89: Remote Access Configuration
for Serial Port1 are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3. The options for Serial Port2 are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, and 2E8/IRQ3. Remote Access Configuration Remote Access This allows the user to enable the Remote Access feature. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will display: Serial Port Number This feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console... -
Page 90: Hardware Health Configuration
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 de- termines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat. -
Page 91: Cpufan / Sysfan Speed
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 ‘Tem- perature Tolerance’ has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may activate an overheat alarm: The Default Alarm –... -
Page 92: Fan Speed Control Modes
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual 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. -
Page 93: Acpi Aware O/S
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ACPI Aware O/S Enable ACPI support if it is supported by the OS to control ACPI through the Operat- ing System. Otherwise, disable this feature. The options are Yes and No. Suspend Mode This setting allows you to configure the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) state for your system when it is in the Suspend mode. -
Page 94: Status Of Bmc
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. IPMI Function Set this item to Disabled to turn off the IPMI feature. The options are Enabled and Disabled.. -
Page 95: Bmc Watch Dog Timer Action
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. -
Page 96: Security Settings
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass- words, the Supervisor password must be set first. 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. -
Page 97: Change User Password
Change User Password Select this feature and press <Enter> 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) is- sues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard... -
Page 98: Boot Settings
Boot Settings 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. -
Page 99: Removable Drives
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] Retry Boot Devices Select this option to retry booting from the configured boot devices if the systems fail to boot initially. -
Page 100: Discard Changes And Exit
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual figuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. 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. -
Page 101: Appendix A Post Error Beep Codes
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes 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. - Page 102 X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes...
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Page 103: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions
Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, insert the driver CD and 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. -
Page 104: Configuring Supero Doctor Iii
X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor The SuperDoctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management tool is called the SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the envi- ronment and operations of your system. - Page 105 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III software and manual may be downloaded from our Website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II, this version is also available for download at the link above.
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- Page 107 Disclaimer The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.