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Summarization of Contents
Preface
About This Motherboard
Details about the Supermicro X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F motherboard and its features.
Manual Organization
Outlines the structure and content of the user manual chapters.
Conventions Used in the Manual
Explains symbols used in the manual for proper installation and safety.
Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters, Europe, and Asia-Pacific Contact Information
Provides contact details for Supermicro's global offices.
Chapter 1: Quick Installation Guide
CPU and Heatsink/Fan Installation
Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU, heatsink, and fans.
Memory and I/O Shield Installation
Instructions for installing memory modules and the motherboard's I/O shield.
Motherboard and Power Supply Installation
Procedures for mounting the motherboard and connecting the power supply.
Internal and External Peripherals Installation
Guidance on connecting internal and external peripherals to the system.
Chapter 2: Overview
Product Overview and Contents
Lists included items in the retail box and optional accessories.
Motherboard Layout
Diagram showing the physical layout of motherboard components.
Motherboard Quick Reference
Provides a quick reference to motherboard components, jumpers, and ports.
Jumpers and Connectors
Details the function and pin definitions of motherboard jumpers and connectors.
LED Indicators
Explains the status and meaning of various LED indicators on the motherboard.
Motherboard Features
Comprehensive list of the motherboard's technical specifications and capabilities.
Dimensions
Physical dimensions of the motherboard in inches and millimeters.
System Block Diagram
Illustrates the overall system architecture and component interconnections.
Chipset Overview
Details the Intel 7500 platform chipset and its main features.
Special Features and Health Monitoring
Covers features like AC Power Loss recovery and PC health monitoring.
ACPI, Power Supply, and I/O
Explains ACPI features, power supply requirements, and Super I/O functionality.
Super I/O and BMC Controller
Details the Super I/O chip and Nuvoton WPCM450R BMC controller.
Chapter 3: Installation
Static-Sensitive Devices Handling
Precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge damage during component handling.
Processor and Heatsink Installation
Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its heatsink.
Passive CPU Heatsink Installation and Removal
Instructions for installing and removing CPU heatsinks, including thermal grease application.
Memory Module Installation and Removal
Detailed guide for inserting and removing DIMM memory modules.
Memory Support and Population Configuration
Information on memory support, capacity, and population rules.
Motherboard Installation into Chassis
Procedures for physically mounting the motherboard into the computer chassis.
Control Panel and Back Panel I/O Ports
Identifies and describes the motherboard's back panel connectors and I/O ports.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
Details the location and pin definitions for USB ports.
Serial Port and Video Connection
Describes the COM1 serial port and the VGA video port.
Ethernet Ports
Details the Gigabit Ethernet ports and the IPMI Dedicated LAN port.
Unit Identifier Switch
Explains the function of the UID switch and its associated LEDs.
Front Control Panel Connectors and Definitions
Describes the JF1 header pins for front panel buttons and LEDs.
HDD and Network LED Indicators
Explains HDD LED and network interface controller (NIC) LED indicators.
System Status LEDs
Details LEDs for overheat, fan failure, power failure, and UID status.
Front Panel Buttons
Explains the connections and functions of the Reset and Power buttons.
Power Connectors
Details the ATX 24-pin and CPU 8-pin power connectors and their pin definitions.
Fan Headers and Chassis Intrusion
Describes fan headers and the chassis intrusion header for system monitoring and security.
Speaker Connections
Explains internal speaker (buzzer) and power LED/speaker connections.
TPM/Port 80 and Overheat/Fan Fail Headers
Details TPM/Port 80 header and Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections.
SMBus and IPMB Interfaces
Describes the SMBus connector and IPMB header for system management.
SGPIO and BBU Headers
Describes SGPIO headers and the optional BBU header.
Jumper Settings Overview
Explains how motherboard jumpers are used to configure settings.
Jumper Settings: CMOS Clear and Watch Dog
Instructions for clearing CMOS and configuring the Watch Dog timer.
Jumper Settings: VGA Enable and TPM Support
Details jumpers for enabling onboard VGA and TPM support.
Jumper Settings: SAS2 Enable
Explains the jumper setting for enabling SAS2 support on X8QB6-F.
Onboard LED Indicators: GLAN and IPMI
Explains GLAN and IPMI LAN port LED indicators for link and activity.
Onboard System Status LEDs
Explains onboard power and BMC heartbeat LED indicators.
Rear UID LED Indicator
Explains the rear UID LED status and function.
SATA and SAS Connections
Describes Serial ATA ports and SAS2 ports, including pin definitions.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures Overview
General procedures for diagnosing and resolving system issues.
Initial System Checks (Before Power On)
Initial checks to perform before powering on the system to prevent issues.
Power and Video Issues
Steps to diagnose and resolve problems with no power or no video output.
Boot and Setup Configuration Issues
Troubleshooting steps for system boot failures and lost BIOS configuration.
Memory Errors
Guidance for diagnosing and resolving memory-related errors.
System Instability Diagnosis
Steps to identify and resolve system instability issues.
Technical Support and FAQs
Advice on contacting technical support and common questions.
Warranty and Service Information
Information on warranty service, returns, and product support.
Chapter 5: AMI BIOS Setup Utility
Introduction and Navigation
Introduction to the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, its screens, and navigation methods.
Starting and Main Setup Screens
How to enter BIOS setup and an overview of the Main setup screen.
Advanced Setup Configurations
Overview of the Advanced Setup menu and its sub-menus for detailed configuration.
CPU Configuration Details
Settings for CPU features, including cache, ratio, virtualization, and speed.
IDE and SATA Configuration
Configuration options for IDE devices, SATA ports, and drive modes.
Super IO and USB Configuration
Settings for Super I/O functions, serial ports, and USB configuration.
ACPI and Chipset Configuration
Configuration options for ACPI features and chipset settings.
WHEA and AHCI Configuration
Settings for Windows Hardware Error Architecture and Advanced Host Controller Interface.
Hardware Health Monitor
Monitoring system health, including CPU temperature alarms and fan speed controls.
IPMI Configuration
Configuration options for Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings.
PCI Express and PCI/PnP Configuration
Settings for PCI Express ports, PCI/PnP devices, and boot configurations.
Boot Configuration Options
Options to configure system boot sequence, device priority, and boot features.
Security Settings
Options for setting Supervisor and User passwords for system security.
RC Settings (QPI/Memory Controller)
Settings for configuring QPI and Memory Controller parameters.
Chipset Settings (CPU, North, South Bridge)
Configuration options for CPU, North Bridge, and South Bridge chipsets.
Exit Options
Options for saving changes, discarding changes, and loading default BIOS settings.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes
BIOS Error Beep Codes
Lists BIOS error beep codes, their messages, and descriptions for troubleshooting.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions
Installing Software Programs
Guide for installing drivers and utilities from the included CD.
Configuring Supero Doctor III
Instructions for configuring Supero Doctor III for system monitoring and remote management.
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