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  • Page 1 X8SIL X8SIL-F X8SIL-V USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.2...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: About This Motherboard

    X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V offers substantial enhancements in price/system performance ratio in a cost-effective, small form-factor package. Please refer to our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians. Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the mother- board and provides detailed information about the chipset.

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface About This Motherboard ....................3 Manual Organization ..................... 3 Conventions Used in the Manual: ................. 3 Contacting Supermicro ....................4 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ......................1-1 Motherboard Features ..................1-6 Chipset Overview ..................1-10 Intel 3400/3420 Chipset Features ..............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Memory Population Guidelines ..............2-11 Installing and Removing DIMMs ..............2-12 Tools Needed ....................2-14 Location of Mounting Holes ................2-14 Motherboard Installation ................2-14 Installation Instructions .................. 2-15 Connectors/IO Ports ..................2-16 Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports ............2-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ..........
  • Page 7 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual USB Wake-Up ..................2-34 BMC Enable ..................... 2-34 Onboard Indicators ..................2-35 LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs .................. 2-35 IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs ..............2-35 Onboard Power LED ......................2-36 IPMI Heartbeat LED (X8SIL-F Only) ............2-36 Unsupported Memory LED ............... 2-36 SATA and Floppy Drive Connections ............
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes ..............A-1 Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Installing Drivers ....................B-1 Configuring Supero Doctor III .................B-2 Appendix C - BIOS Recovery C-1 Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive (Recommended Method) .....C-1 C-2 Recovery Process from an IDE/SATA ATAPI Disc Drive ........C-2...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    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 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual Motherboard Image (X8SIL-F Shown) 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 11: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Layout JPUSB1:B/P USB WAKE UP KB/MOUSE JPI2C:PWR I2C 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE FLOPPY JPW1 JPUSB1 JTPM JI2C1 JI2C2 SLOT7 PCI-E X8 GEN2 JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:Enable OFF:Disable SLOT6 PCI-E X8 GEN2 SLOT5 PCI-E X4 on X8 JBT1 MAC CODE SLOT4 PCI 33MHZ JBT1:CMOS CLEAR BAR CODE I-SATA5...
  • Page 12 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual JPUSB1:B/P USB WAKE UP KB/MOUSE JPI2C:PWR I2C 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE FLOPPY JPW1 JPUSB1 JTPM JI2C1 JI2C2 SLOT7 PCI-E X8 GEN2 JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:Enable OFF:Disable SLOT6 PCI-E X8 GEN2 SLOT5 PCI-E X4 on X8 JBT1 MAC CODE SLOT4 PCI 33MHZ JBT1:CMOS CLEAR BAR CODE I-SATA5...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Headers/Connectors Number Connector Description 4,16 COM1/COM2 COM1/2 Serial connection headers 33,32,27,23,7 Fans 1~5 System/CPU fan headers Floppy Floppy Disk Drive connector Speaker header (Pins 3/4: Internal, 1~4:External) Front Panel Control header Chassis Intrusion header JLED Power LED Indicator header JPW1 24-pin ATX main power connector (required) JPW2...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual Motherboard Features Single Intel® Xeon® 3400 series processor in an LGA1156 socket. Memory Four (4) 240-pin, DDR3 SDRAM DIMM sockets with sup- port for up to 16GB of UDIMM or up to 32GB of RDIMM memory (ECC/DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory only.) Supports dual-channel memory bus DIMM sizes UDIMM...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction I/O Devices USB Devices (X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Only) (Continued) Two (2) USB ports on the rear IO panel Four (4) USB header connectors for front access One (1) Type A internal connector Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse ports on the I/O backpanel Serial (COM) Ports Two (2) Fast UART 16550 Connections: one 9-pin RS-232 port and one header...
  • Page 16 Drivers and software for Intel® 3400/3420 chipset utilities Other ROHS 6/6 (Full Compliance, Lead Free) Dimensions Micro ATX form factor, 9.6" x 9.6" Note: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.

  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction BLOCK DIAGRAM RoHS 6/6 P5-8 DDR3 (CHA) DIMM1(Far) PCIe2.0_x8 Xeon 3400 Series PCIe x8 SLOT DIMM2 5.0Gb (Lynnfield) 1333/1066MHz 4 UDIMM PCIe2.0_x8 PCIe x8 SLOT 4 RDIMM 5.0Gb Clarkdale DDR3 (CHB) DIMM1(Far) (4 Quad rank VID[0-7] DIMM2 RDIMM run on 1333/1066MHz 800MHz)

  • Page 18: Chipset Overview

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual Chipset Overview The X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V supports the Intel® Xeon® 3400 processor series. Built upon the functionality and the capability of the single-chip Intel 3400 chipset, the X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for single-processor-based systems with configuration options opti- mized for entry-level server platforms.

  • Page 19: Pc Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X8SIL/X8SIL-F/ X8SIL-V. 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.

  • Page 20: Slow Blinking Led For Suspend-State Indicator

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blink- ing 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.

  • Page 21: Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction 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 genera- tor, drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic.

  • Page 22: Overview Of The Nuvoton Bmc Controller

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual Overview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller The Nuvoton WPCM150 is a combined Baseboard Management Controller and 2D/VGA-compatible Graphics Core with PCI interface, Virtual Media and Keyboard, and a Keyboard/Video/Mouse Redirection (KVMR) module. The WPCM150 interfaces with the host system via a PCI interface to communicate with the Graphics core.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam- age 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 •...

  • Page 24: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support. Installing the LGA1156 Processor Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the top center edge and the bottom center edge of the CPU. Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys.
  • Page 26 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damage to the CPU or the socket.) With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.

  • Page 27: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (do not over-tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws. Recommended Supermicro heatsink: SNK-P0046P heatsink with BKT-0028L bottom bracket...

  • Page 28: Removing The Heatsink

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instruc- tions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.

  • Page 29: Installing An Active Fan Cpu Heatsink

    If necessary, rearrange the wires to make sure that the wires are not pinched between the heatsink and the CPU. Also make sure to keep clearance between the fan wires and the fins of the heatsink. Recommended Supermicro heatsink: SNK-P0046A4 active heatsink...
  • Page 30 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the moth- erboard. Gently push the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. (Note: Make sure to orient each fastener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing outward.) Repeat Step 7 to insert all four heat-...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re- moved. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink and prevent damage to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 32: Installing Ddr3 Memory

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Installing DDR3 Memory 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. DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A (Slot 1, Channel 1).

  • Page 33: Memory Population Guidelines

    Chapter 2: Installation Table 2 - DDR3 ECC Registered (RDIMM) Memory Support RDIMM 1Gb (x8 DRAM) 2Gb (x8 DRAM) Single Rank Up to 4GB Up to 8GB (4 x 1GB DIMM Modules) (4 x 2GB DIMM Modules) Dual Rank Up to 8GB Up to 16GB (4 x 2GB DIMM Modules) (4 x 4GB DIMM Modules)

  • Page 34: Installing And Removing Dimms

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Installing and Removing DIMMs Position the DIMM module's bottom key so it aligns with the receptive point on the slot. Notches Release Push the Lock/Release tabs to their Release po- sitions. Make sure that the DIMM module's side notches align with the slot's Lock/ Release Release tabs as it is pressed in.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation Note: 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. For Microsoft Windows users: Microsoft implemented a design change in Win- dows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista.

  • Page 36: Tools Needed

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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 37: Installation Instructions

    Chapter 2: Installation Installation Instructions Install the I/O shield into the chassis. Note: Image is for illustration purposes only. Your particular chassis may be different. I/O Shield Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Refer to the layout on the previous page for mounting hole locations.

  • Page 38: Connectors/Io Ports

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual 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 JPUSB1:B/P USB WAKE UP KB/MOUSE 1-2:ENABLE JPI2C:PWR I2C...

  • Page 39: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Mouse Ports Definitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Pin# Definition Pin# Definition mouse are located next to the Back KB Data Mouse Data Panel USB Ports 0/1 on the mother- No Connection No Connection board.

  • Page 40: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB 0/1 Pin Definitions Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB Pin# Definition Pin# Definition 0/1) are located on the I/O back panel. Additional four USB connections, USB USB_PN1 USB_PN0 2/3 and USB 10/11 (X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V USB_PP1 USB_PP0 only) are used to provide front chassis...

  • Page 41: Ethernet Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2) are Pin# Definition located next to the VGA port on the I/O P2V5SB SGND Backpanel. In addition, an IPMI Dedi- TD0+ Act LED cated LAN is also located above USB TD0- P3V3SB 0/1 ports on the X8SIL-F to provide a...

  • Page 42: Serial Ports

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) A COM Port is located on the I/O Pin # Definition Pin # Definition backpanel and a Serial port is located next to Front Panel USB 2/3 to pro- vide front access. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 43: Video Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation Video Connector VGA/CRT Pin Definitions A Video (VGA) connector is located Pin# Definition Pin# Definition next to the COM Port on the I/O Ground backpanel. This connector is used Green to provide video and CRT display. Blue MS1: SDA (DDC Data) Refer to the board layout below for HSYNC...

  • Page 44: Front Control Panel

    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.

  • Page 45: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Ground HDD LED The HDD LED onnections are located...

  • Page 46: Nic1/Nic2 (Lan1/Lan2)

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Control- Pin# Definition ler) LED connection for LAN port 1 is 9/11 located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and 10/12 Ground the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10.

  • Page 47: Reset Button

    Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Pin Definitions (JF1) on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a Pin# Definition hardware reset switch on the computer Reset case to reset the system. Refer to the Ground table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 48: Connecting Cables

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual 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 2-18.

  • Page 49: Fan Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers The X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V has five fan head- Fan Header ers (Fan1 ~ Fan5). These fans are 4-pin fan Pin Definitions headers. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers Pin# Definition are backward compatible with the traditional Ground (Black) 3-pin fans.

  • Page 50: Internal Buzzer

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Internal Buzzer Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Buzzer (SPKR1) 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 51: Onboard Power Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Pin Definitions An onboard Power LED header is Pin# Definition located at JLED. This Power LED header is connected to Front Control No Connection Panel located at JF1 to indicate the Connection to PWR status of system power.

  • Page 52: T-Sgpio 0/1 Headers

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual T-SGPIO 0/1 Headers Serial_Link-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General Pur- Pin# Definition Definition pose Input/Output) headers are located near the SATA connectors on the moth- Ground DATA Out erboard. These headers are used to Load Ground communicate with the enclosure manage- Clock ment chip in the system.

  • Page 53: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts be- tween two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 54: Cmos Clear

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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 connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS.

  • Page 55: Vga Enable

    Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPG1) JPG1 allows you to enable or disable Both Jumpers Definition the onboard VGA connector. The default Pins 1-2 Enabled position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable Pins 2-3 Disabled VGA.

  • Page 56: Usb Wake-Up

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual USB Wake-Up JPUSB1 (BackPanel USB 0/1 Wake-up Enable) Use the JPUSB1 jumper to "wake-up" your Pin# Definition system by pressing a key on a USB keyboard Enabled (Default) or clicking the USB mouse. The JPUSB1 Disabled jumper is used together with the USB Wake- Up feature in the BIOS.

  • Page 57: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators LAN1 LAN2 LAN 1/LAN 2 Activity LEDs (Yellow) LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs Color Status Definition Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located Yellow Blinking Active on the I/O backpanel of the motherboard. LAN 1/LAN 2 Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs.

  • Page 58: Onboard Power Led

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED Settings (LE4) An Onboard Power LED is located at LE4 LED Color Definition on the motherboard. When LE4 is on, the System Off AC power cable is connected. Make sure to System on, or disconnect the power cable before removing System off and PWR...

  • Page 59: Sata And Floppy Drive Connections

    Chapter 2: Installation SATA 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. •...

  • Page 60: Floppy Connector

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Floppy Connector Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions The floppy connector is located next Pin# Definition Pin # Definition to the DIMM memory banks on the Ground FDHDIN motherboard. See the table on the Ground Reserved right for pin definitions. FDEDIN Note the following when con- Ground...

  • Page 61: 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 62: Memory Errors

    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 63: Frequently Asked Questions

    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: • Motherboard model and PCB revision number •...
  • Page 64 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 C, BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Answer: To solve this issue, disable the IPMI jumper. Another solution is to use a USB floppy drive instead of the onboard floppy drive. For the IPMI jumper location, please check Chapter 1. Question: Why can't I format a floppy disk in Windows or why does it take too long to format a floppy disk on the X8SIL-F or X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F motherboard? Answer: This is maybe because C State Technology is enabled in the BIOS.

  • Page 66: Battery Removal And Installation

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: Battery Lock Power off your system and unplug Battery your power cable. Locate the onboard battery as shown Battery Holder on the right. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 67: Returning Merchandise For Service

    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. com/support/rma/). 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 68 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 69: Chapter 4 Bios

    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".

  • Page 70: How To Start The Setup Utility

    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.
  • Page 71 <Tab> 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 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Version Build Date...

  • Page 72: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST mes- sages or the OEM logo.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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.
  • Page 74 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.

  • Page 76: Advanced Chipset Control

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V C1 - Auto Halt. The core clock (CPU) is off. This is the most basic idle state. Some CPUs support C1E (C1 Enhanced) for lower power consumption. C2 - Stop Clock. Both the core clock (CPU) and bus clocks (I/O) are off. C3 - Deep Sleep.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Route Port 80h Cycles to This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are PCI and LPC. USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled.
  • Page 78 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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 SATA 0 ~ SATA 5 These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third and Fourth IDE Master slots.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 11.1 MBs.

  • Page 80: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V tect 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.

  • Page 81: Super Io Device Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS This feature selects whether to load the iSCSI or PXE onboard LAN option ROM. The options are iSCSI and PXE. Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM This feature is to enable or disable the onboard option ROMs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 82: Hardware Health Configuration

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • The Early Alarm: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (includ- ing 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. •...
  • Page 84 Tolerances’, the installed CPU can now send its ‘Temperature Toler- ance’ 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,...

  • Page 85: Acpi Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Fan1 ~ Fan 6 Reading This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan1 through Fan5. CPU Vcore, AVCC, 3.3Vcc, 12V, V_DIMM, 5V, -12V, 3.3Vsb, and Vbat ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.

  • Page 86: Trusted Computing

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Headless Mode This feature is used to enable the 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/ Trusted Computing ...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IPMI Configuration (X8SIL-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.

  • Page 88: Event Log Configuration

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Subnet Mask - Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine be- longs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Gateway Address - Enter the Gateway address this machine will use (i.e., 192.168.10.1).
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Intel® TXT (LT) Configuration Intel TXT Initialization Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based at- tacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. When enabled the following information are displayed along with their status.: BIOS AS [SCLEAN] BIOS AC [SCHECK]...

  • Page 90: Security Settings

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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 91: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 disk drive.

  • Page 92: Exit Options

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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 93 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 <Enter>. Discard Changes Select this option and press <Enter>...
  • Page 94 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Notes 4-26...

  • Page 95: 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 96 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 97: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B 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.

  • Page 98: Configuring Supero Doctor Iii

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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 99 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.
  • Page 100 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 101: Appendix C - 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.

  • Page 102: Recovery Process From An Ide/Sata Atapi Disc Drive

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 103 (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 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.

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