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- Page 1 A1SAi-2550F A1SAi-2750F A1SRi-2358F A1SRi-2558F A1SRi-2758F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0c...
- Page 2 The information in this user’s manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.
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Page 3: About This Motherboard
Preface Preface This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the A1SAi-2750F(-2550F)/A1SRi-2758F(-2558F, -2358F) Series motherboard. About This Motherboard A1SAi & A1SRi Series motherboard supports a next-generation Intel® C2000 SoC (System-on-a-Chip) processor in an FCBGA package. -
Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or injury to your- self. -
Page 5: Contacting Supermicro
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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface 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 Motherboard Features ..................1-7 Processor Overview .................. - Page 7 Table of Contents Ethernet Ports ...................2-11 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............2-12 Unit Identifier Switch ................2-13 VGA ......................2-13 Front Control Panel ..................2-14 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............... 2-15 NMI Button ....................2-15 Power LED ....................2-15 HDD LED ....................2-16 NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) ................
- Page 8 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual SATA Connections ..................2-31 Serial ATA Ports..................2-31 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 ................
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction 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 to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. - Page 10 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard Image Note 1: 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 11 Chapter 1: Introduction A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard Layout USB2.0-0/1 JUIDB1 COM1 USB3.0-0/1 IPMI_LAN LAN2/LAN4 LAN1/LAN3 Marvell BIOS JI2C1 A1SAi/A1SRi Series Motherboard Rev. 1.00 JI2C2 JBT1 Battery JWD1 FAN3 FAN1 Important Notes to the User 1. See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections.
- Page 12 JI2C1 A1SAi/A1SRi Series Motherboard Rev. 1.00 JI2C2 JBT1 Battery JWD1 FAN3 FAN1 A1SAi/A1SRi Series Motherboard Model Variation Table Mothrboard Model Name A1SAi-2750F A1SAi-2550F A1SRi-2758F A1SRi-2558F A1SRi-2358F SoC Code Name Avoton Avoton Rangeley Rangeley Rangeley Processor Number C2750 C2550 C2758 C2558...
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Page 13: Connector Description
Chapter 1: Introduction Jumpers Jumper Description Default JBT1 CMOS Clear Off (Normal) C1/JI SMB to PCI-Exp. Slots Off (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 Ethernet LAN Ports Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) Headers/Connectors Connector Description... -
Page 14: Led Indicators
Refer to the Model Variation table below for details. A1SAi/A1SRi Series Motherboard Model Variation Table Mothrboard Model Name A1SAi-2750F A1SAi-2550F A1SRi-2758F A1SRi-2558F A1SRi-2358F SoC Code Name Avoton Avoton Rangeley... -
Page 15: Motherboard Features
Refer to the Model Variation table on page 1-4 or 1-6 for SoC support on each MB SKU Memory A1SAi-2550F/2750F + A1SRi-2558F/2758F Four (4) DIMMs memory slots support up to 64 GB of SO-DDR3 Unbuffered ECC 1600/1333 MHz (1.5V, 1.35V) memory;... - Page 16 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Serial (COM) Ports One (1) COM port on the rear I/O panel (COM1) One (1) front accessible COM port header (COM2) IPMI 2.0 IPMI 2.0 supported by Aspeed AST2400 BMC (Base- board Management Controller) VGA (Graphics Display) One (1) VGA Port on the rear I/O panel supported by the Aspeed AST2400 VGA Controller...
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Page 17: System Block Diagram
Chapter 1: Introduction A1SAi & A1SRi Series motherboard Block Diagram DIMMB1/B2 not available on A1SRi-2358F C2000 SOC SATA GEN3 A1SAi-2550F/2750F (Four SATA 2.0) FLASH 64Mb A1SRi-2358F (Two SATA 2.0 only) SATA GEN2 PCIE x 8 PEG [8..15] PCIE 2.0 x 8 SLOT REAR USB 3.0 X 4... -
Page 18: Processor Overview
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Processor Overview The A1SAi/A1SRi Series motherboard supports a 2nd-generation 64-bit, Intel Atom™ C2000 Tri-Gate SoC (System-on-a-Chip) processor based on low-power Silvermont microarchitecture in an FCBGA 1283 package. Built upon the func- tionality and capability of the C2000 Series processor in the low-power 22nm microarchitecture, the A1SAi/A1SRi Series motherboard provides unprecedented enhancements to network routing, internet security, system performance, and power efficiency. -
Page 19: Special Features
Chapter 1: Introduction Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss Basic I/O System (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 press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to a power-on state. -
Page 20: Acpi Features
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifica- tion defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application software. -
Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assis- tance. - Page 22 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.
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Page 23: Product Disposal
Chapter 2: Installation Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要が あり ます。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen. -
Page 24: Static-Sensitive Devices
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual القىانين واللىائح الىطنية جميع وفقا ل ينبغي التعامل معه هذا المنتج من التخلص النهائي عند 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다. Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen. -
Page 25: Memory Support
Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support The A1SAi & A1SRi Series motherboard supports up to 64GB of DDR3 ECC Unbuffered SODIMM 1600/1333 MHz in four memory slots. The A1SRi-2358F supports up to 16GB at 1333MHz in two slots: DIMMA1 and DIMMA2. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance. -
Page 26: Populating Memory Modules
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Populating Memory Modules Note 1: Install the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMMA1, then DIMMB1, then DIMMA2, then DIMMB2. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent incorrect DIMM module installation. - Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation Note: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of mem- ory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. See the following table for details. Possible System Memory Allocation &...
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Page 28: Motherboard Installation
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard 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 29: Installing The Motherboard
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. (See the previous page.) 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. -
Page 30: Connectors/Io Ports
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the industry standards. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. I/O Back Panel USB2.0-0/1 JUIDB1 COM1 USB3.0-0/1 IPMI_LAN... -
Page 31: Serial Ports
Chapter 2: Installation Serial COM) Ports Serial Ports Pin Definitions Two COM connections (COM1 & Pin # Definition Pin # Definition COM2) are located on the mother- board. COM1 is located on the Back- plane I/O panel. COM2, located next to the Front Control Panel, provides front access support. -
Page 32: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Two Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (0/1) and two USB 3.0 ports (0/1) are located on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has two onboard USB3.0 connections (USB2/3) to provide additional USB support. USB 3.0 port 2 is from an internal header, while USB 3.0 port 3 is a Type A connector. -
Page 33: Unit Identifier Switch
Chapter 2: Installation Unit Identifier Switch UID Switch A Unit Identifier (UID) Switch and two LED Pin# Definition Indicators are located on the motherboard. The Ground UID Switch is located next to the VGA port on Ground the back panel. The Rear UID LED (LED7) is Button In located next to the UID Switch. -
Page 34: Front Control Panel
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual 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 spe- cifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators. -
Page 35: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 Pin# Definition of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Control for pin definitions. Ground Power LED Power LED... -
Page 36: Hdd Led
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a 3.3V Standby cable here to indicate the status of HD LED HDD-related activities, including SATA activities. -
Page 37: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail/Pwr Fail/Uid Led
Chapter 2: Installation Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/ OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/Blue UID UID LED LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and BLue UID LED 8 of Front Control Panel to use the OH/Fan Fail/Power Fail Cathode Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail and UID LED connections. -
Page 38: Reset Button
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a Reset hardware reset switch on the computer Ground case to reset the system. -
Page 39: Connecting Cables
Chapter 2: Installation 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 back panel USB and Front Panel USB ports, refer to age 2-12. ATX PWR, DC PWR and HDD PWR ATX Power 24-pin Connector Connectors (JPW1, J1, J3) -
Page 40: Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 3)
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 3) Fan Header Pin Definitions The A1SAi & A1SRi Series motherboard has Pin# Definition three 4-pin fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 3). Although Ground (Black) pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward 3A/+12V (Red) compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans, we Tachometer... -
Page 41: Internal Buzzer (Sp1)
Chapter 2: Installation Internal Buzzer (SP1) Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Buzzer (SP1) can be Pin# Definitions used to provide audible indications for Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In various beep codes. See the table on Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm the right for pin definitions. -
Page 42: Dom Pwr Connector (Jsd1)
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual DOM PWR Connector (JSD1) DOM PWR Pin Definitions The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power Pin# Definition connector, located at JSD1, provides 5V power to a solid state DOM storage Ground device connected to one of the SATA Ground ports. -
Page 43: Tpm Header/Port 80 Header
Chapter 2: Installation TPM Header/Port 80 Header TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Pin # Definition Pin # Definition header, located at JTPM1, provides LCLK Trusted Platform (TPM) support and LFRAME# <(KEY)> Port 80 connection. Use this header LRESET# LAD 3 LAD 2... -
Page 44: Power Smb (I 2 C) Connector
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Power SMB (I C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power System Management Bus (I Pin# Definition Connector (JPI C1) monitors power Clock supply, fan and system temperatures. Data See the table on the right for pin PWR Fail definitions. -
Page 45: Jumper Settings
Chapter 2: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, 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 46: Cmos Clear
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual 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 connec- tion. -
Page 47: Watch Dog Timer Enable
Chapter 2: Installation Watch Dog Timer Enable Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that Watch Dog can be used to reboot the system when a soft- Jumper Settings ware application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to re- Jumper Setting Definition set the system if an application hangs. -
Page 48: Onboard Indicators
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard Indicators Link Speed LED Activity LED GbE LAN LEDs There are four GbE LAN ports on the motherboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) port has two LEDs. -
Page 49: Onboard Power Led
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED Settings An Onboard Power LED is located at LED Color Definition LED3 on the motherboard. When this System Off (PWR cable not connected) LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to Green System On turn off the system and unplug the power... -
Page 50: Unit Identification Led
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Unit Identification LED A rear UID LED indicator (LED7) is located next to the Unit Identifier (UID) switch on the UID LED Status I/O backplane. The front panel UID LED is Color/State OS Status located at pin 7 of the Front Control Panel at Blue: On Windows OS... -
Page 51: Sata Connections
Chapter 2: Installation SATA Connections Serial ATA Ports Serial ATA Pin Definitions There are up to six Serial ATA ports on the motherboard. I-SATA0/1 support SATA Pin# Definition 3.0 connections. I-SATA2~5 are SATA 2.0 Ground ports. These ports provide serial-link signal TX_P connections, which are faster than the con- TX_N... - Page 52 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 2-32...
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Page 53: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 54: Memory Errors
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard 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 specifications of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.) Memory Errors 1. -
Page 55: Technical Support Procedures
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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. -
Page 56: Frequently Asked Questions
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The A1SAi & A1SRi Series motherboard supports up to 64GB of Unbuf- fered ECC DDR3 SODIMM (1.5V, 1.35V, 1600/1333 MHz). The A1SRi-2358F sup- ports up to 16GB. -
Page 57: Battery Removal And Installation
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock out- wards to unlock it. -
Page 58: Returning Merchandise For Service
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual 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. For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro. -
Page 59: Chapter 4 Bios
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the A1SAi & A1SRi Series motherboard. The 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 60: How To Change The Configuration Data
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual 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 <Del> 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. -
Page 61: Main Setup
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. The following Main menu items will display: System Date/System Time Use this feature to change the system date and time. -
Page 62: Advanced Setup Configurations
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. -
Page 63: Power Configuration
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Bootup Num-Lock Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are On and Off. Wait For 'F1' If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. -
Page 64: Cpu Configuration
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual HDD Frozen Set this feature to enable the HDD Security Frozen Mode. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled. CPU Configuration The following CPU information will be displayed: • Processor Frequency • L1 Cache RAM •... - Page 65 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS TM2 Mode (Available when supported by the CPU.) Use this feature to select the throttling mode for TM2. The options are LFM Throt- tling and Adaptive Throttling. CPU C State C-States architecture, a processor power management platform developed by Intel, can further reduce power consumption from the basic C1 (Halt State) state that blocks clock cycles to the CPU.
- Page 66 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Fast String Select Enabled to enable Fast String support for REP MOVS/STOS, which will carry out Repeat-String Operation instructions to move a string of commands to another location (MOVS) or to add a string of commands to an existing instruction code (STOS).
- Page 67 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PECI Enable Select Enabled to enable PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) support, which will enhance CPU thermal management to achieve power efficiency. The options are Enable and Disable. PECI Trusted Select Enabled to support Trusted Platform Environment Control Interface to im- prove CPU thermal management.
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Page 68: Chipset Configuration
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Chipset Configuration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge The following information will be displayed: • Memory Information • Total Memory •... - Page 69 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Pass Gate Test Repetition Use this feature to specify how many times the Pass Gate test should be per- formed over the same memory row (x1000). The default setting is 900. Pass Gate Test Iterations Use this feature to specify how many repetitions the Pass Gate test should be performed over the same memory row (refer to the item above).
- Page 70 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Pass Gate Maximum Repetition Use this feature to specify the maximum number that the Pass Gate tests will be repeated. Use the keyboard to enter the desired value. Pass Gate Minimum Repetition Use this feature to specify the minimum number that the Pass Gate tests will be repeated.
- Page 71 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS MMIO High Use this feature to select the high memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The options are Auto, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB, 2048MB, 4096MB, and 8192MB. CKE Power Down Select Enabled to enable CKE Power Down support which controls the low power mode for RAM in the active power standby mode.
- Page 72 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual AB Segments In DRAM When this feature is set to Enabled, Target A- or B- segments will be routed to DRAM during memory read and write cycles. The options are Disabled and Enabled. E Segment In DRAM When this feature is set to Enabled, Target E segment will be routed to DRAM during memory read and write cycles.
- Page 73 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Dynamic Self Refresh Select Enabled to support Dynamic Self-Refreshing for the onboard memory control- ler. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PMOP Value for PCO Use the keyboard to enter the Opcode value for the SPID Power Mode. The default setting is 4.
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Page 74: South Bridge
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual tRCD Use this feature select the Row to Col Delay Range. The options are Auto, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. Use this feature to select the Ras Precharge Range. The options are Auto, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. - Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • USB Module Version • USB Devices Legacy USB Support This feature enables support for legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if USB devices are not present. Select Disable to have USB devices available only for EFI applications. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto.
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Page 76: Sata Configuration
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Device Power-up Delay Use the feature to set the maximum time a USB device will wait before report- ing itself to the host controller. Select Auto to use the manufacturer's default setting. Select Manual to set the default setting manually. The options are Auto and Manual. - Page 77 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hex value of LBC45 Use this feature to select the hex value for LBC45. Use the keypad to enter a value. SATA Port 0/SATA Port 1 The submenu below allows the user to configure the following settings for SATA Port 0 or SATA Port 1.
- Page 78 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual If Overwrite SIR Values is set to Enabled, the three items below are available for configuration: Hex value of LBC01 Use this feature to select the hex value for LBC01. Use the keypad to enter a value.
- Page 79 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration PCI Latency Timer Use this feature to set the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 32 to set the PCI latency to 32 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32 PCI Bus Clocks, 64 PCI Bus Clocks, 96 PCI Bus Clocks, 128 PCI Bus Clocks, 160 PCI Bus Clocks, 192 PCI Bus Clocks, 224 PCI Bus Clocks and 248 PCI Bus Clocks.
- Page 80 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a 64-bit PCI device in the space above 4G Address. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Launch Storage OpROM Policy This feature controls how the system executes UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), and legacy storage OPROM.
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Page 81: Acpi Settings
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN3 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN4 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 Option ROM~LAN4 Option ROM. This is to boot the computer using a network device. The default setting for LAN1 Option ROM is Enabled, and the default settings for LAN2 Option ROM/LAN3 Option ROM/LAN4 Option ROM are Disabled. -
Page 82: Super Io Configuration
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual TPM Enabled Status TPM Active Status TPM Owner Status Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip AST2400 Serial Port 0 Configuration/Serial Port 1 Configuration This submenu allows the user the configure settings of Serial Port 1 or Serial Port 2. Serial Port Select Enabled to enable the a selected onboard serial port. -
Page 83: Serial Port Console Redirection
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection, COM2/SOL Console Redirection Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. By default, console redirection is Disabled for COM1 and Enabled for COM2 Console Redirection Settings ... - Page 84 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2. Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.
- Page 85 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Console Redirection (for EMS) Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Console Redirection Settings (for EMS) This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
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Page 86: Iscsi Configuration
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual iSCSi Configuration iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format. Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, configure the proper settings for the following items. -
Page 87: Ipmi
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. Status BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. BMC Network Configuration ... - Page 88 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Station IP Address This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). Subnet Mask This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.
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Page 89: Event Logs
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change Smbios Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. -
Page 90: View Smbios Event Log
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Smbios Event Long Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurenc- es that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented. -
Page 91: Boot
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Option Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press [ENTER] on each entry from top to bottom to select devices. •... -
Page 92: Security
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. • If the Administrator password is defined ONLY - this controls access to the BIOS setup ONLY. • If the User's password is defined ONLY - this password will need to be entered upon each system boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup. - Page 93 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Secure Boot Mode Use this item to select the secure boot mode. The options are Standard and Custom. Key Management This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings. Default Key Provision Select Enabled to install the default Secure Boot keys set by the manufacturer.
- Page 94 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Authorized Signatures (DB) Set new DB Select Yes to load the database from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No. Append DB Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB.
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Page 95: Save & Exit
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. 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 96 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>.
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Page 97: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with bootup. - Page 98 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...
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Page 99: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro ftp site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the ftp site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. -
Page 100: B-2 Installing Superdoctor5
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual B-2 Installing SuperDoctor5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor® 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). -
Page 101: Appendix C Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions
Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions 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. - Page 102 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual 1. Using a different machine, download the "AMI.ROM" binary file from FAQ ID 21047 on our Online Support website and copy it to the root "\" directory of a USB flash drive. 2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("AMI.ROM") into your USB drive and power on the system 3.
- Page 103 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 6. After the process of BIOS Recovery is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 7. After the BIOS recovery is complete, it is recommended that the BIOS is updated for proper operation. Prepare a DOS bootable USB flash drive with the correct BIOS package and boot into DOS.
- Page 104 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC pow- er cable from the power supply to clear CMOS, and then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system. 10.
- Page 105 (Disclaimer Continued) 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 com- munication 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.
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