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X9SCV-QV4
USER'S MANUAL
Revision 1.0b

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  • Page 1 X9SCV-Q X9SCV-QV4 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0b...
  • 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, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.
  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Motherboard The X9SCV-Q motherboard series is a value-driven product aimed at users who de- mand a reduced-cost, low-power motherboard for PC or storage server applications. The X9SCV-Q motherboard series features an Intel® "Sandy Bridge-M" CPU on a G2 socket.
  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X9SCV-Q 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...
  • 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) Web Site: 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

    X9SCV-Q Image ................1-2 X9SCV-Q Layout ..................... 1-3 X9SCV-QV4 Image ..............1-4 X9SCV-QV4 Motherboard Layout ..............1-5 X9SCV-Q / X9SCV-QV4 Quick Reference ............. 1-6 Ports and Connectors ..................1-7 Jumper Descriptions ..................1-7 Motherboard Features ..................1-8 X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series Block Diagram ..........1-10 Chipset Overview ..................1-11...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Tools Needed ....................2-2 Location of Mounting Holes ................2-2 Motherboard Installation .................. 2-2 Installation Instructions ..................2-3 System Memory ....................2-4 How to Install SO DIMMs ................2-4 Memory Support ....................2-4 The SO DIMM Socket ..................2-5 Connectors/I/O Ports ..................
  • Page 8 Power Force On Enable/Disable .............. 2-25 CMOS Clear ..................... 2-26 Legacy Wake-On-LAN Header ..............2-26 USB Wake-Up ..................2-27 TPM Support Enable (X9SCV-Q only) ............. 2-28 Watch Dog Enable/Disable ..............2-28 LVDS Voltage Select (X9SCV-QV4 only) ..........2-28 Onboard Indicators ..................2-29 LAN Port LEDs ..................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents System Time/System Date ................ 4-3 Processor ....................4-3 System Memory ..................4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations..............4-4  BOOT Feature ....................4-4 Quiet Boot ....................4-4 AddOn ROM Display Mode ................ 4-4 Bootup Num-Lock ..................4-4 Wait For 'F1' If Error ................... 4-5 Interrupt 19 Capture ...................
  • Page 10 X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User’s Manual BIOS EHCI Hand-Off.................. 4-8 Azalia HD Audio ..................4-8 Azalia Internal HDMI ................. 4-9  IDE/SATA Configuration ................4-9 SATA Controller(s) ..................4-9 SATA Mode Selection ................. 4-9 Aggressive LPM Support (AHCI and RAID SATA Mode) ......4-9 Serial ATA Port 0~5 ..................
  • Page 11 Restore User Defaults ................4-20 Boot Override ................... 4-20 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device ..........4-20 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...
  • Page 12 X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User’s Manual Notes...
  • Page 13: 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 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.
  • Page 14: X9Scv-Q Image

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual X9SCV-Q 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...
  • Page 15: X9Scv-Q Layout

    Chapter 1: Introduction X9SCV-Q Layout Important Notes to the User • Jumpers not indicated are for testing only. • See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections. • " " indicates the location of "Pin 1".
  • Page 16: X9Scv-Qv4 Image

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual X9SCV-QV4 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...
  • Page 17: X9Scv-Qv4 Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1: Introduction X9SCV-QV4 Motherboard Layout Important Notes to the User • Jumpers not indicated are for testing only. • See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections. • " " indicates the location of "Pin 1".
  • Page 18: X9Scv-Q / X9Scv-Qv4 Quick Reference

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual X9SCV-Q / X9SCV-QV4 Quick Reference (not drawn to scale) COM1 (TOP) PS/2 (TOP) LAN1 LAN2 JPT1 LED1 JPL2 JBT1 FAN3 SLOT1 FAN2 JOH1 JPL1 JWD1 FAN1 JUSB1 JI2C1 JI2C2 SODIMM1 SODIMM2 JPF1 JWOL JPUSB1 TPM1...
  • Page 19: Ports And Connectors

    LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB1 USB Wake-up Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWOL Wake On LAN Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPT1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Enable (X9SCV-Q Only) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JLCDVCC LVDS Voltage Select, 3.3V or 5V, (X9SCV-QV4 Only) Pins 2-3 (3.3V)
  • Page 20: Motherboard Features

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Motherboard Features Single Intel® Sandy Bridge-M CPU (Socket G2) Memory Two (2) SO-DIMM slots support up to 16 GB of DDR3, un- buffered, 1066/1333 MHz, non-ECC SO-DIMM memory Supports dual-channel memory bus DIMM sizes SO-DIMM...
  • Page 21 Modulation) fan speed control Low noise fan speed control System Management PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) 2.0 support System resource alert via Supero Doctor III SuperoDoctor III, Watch Dog, NMI Chassis Intrusion header and detection CD Utilities BIOS flash upgrade utility Drivers and software for Intel®...
  • Page 22: X9Scv-Q Motherboard Series Block Diagram

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series BLOCK DIAGRAM R2.00 X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the Motherboard Features pages for details on the features of the motherboard. 1-10...
  • Page 23: Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview The X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series supports a single Intel® "Sandy Bridge-M" processor in a G2 Socket. Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel QM67 Express chipset, the moth- erboard provides substantial enhancement to system performance and storage capability for high performance platforms in a compact package.
  • Page 24: Pc Health Monitoring

    The User can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor by using SD III. Fan Status Monitor with Software The PC health monitor can check the RPM status of the cooling fans via Supero Doctor III. 1-12...
  • Page 25: 1-4 Power Configuration Settings

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates of 1 GHz and faster. X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series accommodates 12V ATX power sup- plies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. A 2-Amp of current supply on a 5V Standby rail is strongly recommended.
  • Page 26: Super I/O

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual 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 27: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 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.
  • Page 28: Tools Needed

    Tools Needed Philips Screwdriver Stand Offs (4 pieces) Pan head screws (4 pieces) (Only if needed) Note: The above items are not provided with this motherboard. Location of Mounting Holes There are four (4) mounting holes on the X9SCV-Q motherboard series.
  • Page 29: Installation Instructions

    Chapter 2: Installation 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.
  • Page 30: System Memory

    2. Insert each DIMM module at an angle vertically and snap it into place. Repeat step 1 to install DIMM2 if needed. See instructions on the next page. Memory Support The X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series supports up to 16GB of unbuffered Non-ECC DDR3 SODIMMs (1066/1333 MHz in 2 SODIMM slots). Installing and Removing DIMMs...
  • Page 31: The So Dimm Socket

    Chapter 2: Installation The SO DIMM Socket Align 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 Press down until the module angle.
  • Page 32: Connectors/I/O Ports

    X9SCV-Q 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 I/O Port Locations and Definitions 1.
  • Page 33: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Pin Definitions (JF1) The ATX PS/2 keyboard/PS/2 mouse Pin# Definition port is located next to the Back Panel KB Data USB Ports 0/1 on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin definitions. MS Data Ground KB CLK...
  • Page 34: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB 1/2/3/4, Type A USB 10 Pin Definitions Six Universal Serial Bus ports (USB Pin# Definition Pin# Definition 0~5) are located on the I/O backpanel. Additionally, one Type A Internal USB...
  • Page 35: Serial Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial Ports-COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4 Pin Definitions Two COM connections (COM1, COM2) Pin # Definition Pin # Definition are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the back I/O panel. A COM2 header is located near the PCI-E slot to provide an additional onboard serial port.
  • Page 36: Vga Connector

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual VGA Connector VGA Port/Connector Pin Definitions A VGA connector is located below Pin # Definition Pin # Definition the COM1 Port on the I/O back Red Video +5V DC panel. This connector is used to pro-...
  • Page 37: Lan Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation LAN Ports RJ45/LAN Pin Definitions Two gigabit LAN ports are located on the Pin # Definition Pin # Definition I/O back panel. These ports accept RJ45 TX_D1+ BI_D3- type cables. These are used to connect TX_D1- RX_D2- the motherboard to a network.
  • Page 38: Front Control Panel

    X9SCV-Q 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 39: 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 on Pin# Definition pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table +3.3V on the right for pin definitions. Ground HDD LED HDD LED...
  • Page 40: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail Led

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status Connect an LED Cable to the OH/Fan State Definition Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 Normal to provide advanced warnings of chassis Overheat overheat or fan failure. Refer to the table...
  • Page 41: Reset Button

    Chapter 2: Installation 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. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
  • Page 42: Connecting Cables

    SSI EPS 12V specification. -12V +3.3V See the tables on the right for pin defi- nitions. Note: J12 is supported on the PS_ON X9SCV-Q and J16 is supported only on the X9SCV-QV4. Res (NC) PWR_OK 4-pin 12V Power Source 5VSB...
  • Page 43: Fan Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers The X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series has Fan Header three fan headers (Fan1~Fan3). These Pin Definitions fans are 4-pin fan headers. However, Pin# Definition Pins 1~3 of the fan headers are back- Ground ward compatible with the traditional 3-pin +12V fans.
  • Page 44: Front Panel Audio Header

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Front Panel Audio Header High Definition Front Panel Audio The Front Panel Audio header on J1 is Pin# Signal used to connect the chassis' front panel MC_L High Definition Audio (HDA) controls to AUD_GND the motherboard. See the table on the MC_R right for pin definitions.
  • Page 45: Sata Dom Power

    Chapter 2: Installation SATA DOM Power SATA DOM Power Pin Definitions The SATA DOM Power on JWF1 is used Pin# Definition to supply power to SATA Disk-on-Module (DOM) solid-state storage devices. Ground Ground Power SMB I C Connector Power System Management Bus (I Connector on J15 monitors the status PWR Supply I of the power supply, fan and system...
  • Page 46: Sgpio 1/2 Headers

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual SGPIO 1/2 Headers Serial_Link-SGPIO Pin Definitions The SGPIO 1 and SGPIO 2 (Serial-Link Pin# Definition Definition General Purpose Input/Output) headers on JP2 and JP3 are located near the Ground DATA Out SATA connectors on the motherboard.
  • Page 47: Power Led/Speaker

    Chapter 2: Installation Power LED/Speaker On the JD1 header, pins 1~3 are used for Speaker Connector Pin Definitions a power LED and pins 4~7 are used for Pin Setting Definition an external speaker. If you wish to use Pins 6-7 Internal Speaker the onboard speaker, you should close Pins 4-7...
  • Page 48: Tpm Header (X9Scv-Q Only)

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual TPM Header (X9SCV-Q Only) Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions This header is used to connect a Trusted Plat- Pin # Definition Pin # Definition form Module (TPM), available from a third-party LCLK vendor. A TPM is a security device that allows...
  • Page 49: Lvds Header (X9Scv-Qv4 Only)

    BKLTCTL VDD ENABLE patible LCD display. This motherboard's BKLTEN LVDS connector is located where JP2 and LVDS A0- LVDS A0+ JP3 used to be on the X9SCV-Q. LVDS A1- LVDS A1+ LVDS A2- LVDS A2+ LVDS ACLK- LVDS ACLK+ LVDS A3-...
  • Page 50: Jumper Settings

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual 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 51: Lan Port Enable/Disable

    Chapter 2: Installation LAN Port Enable/Disable GLAN Enable Jumper Settings JPL1/JPL2 is used to enable or disable LAN Pin# Definition Port1 and/or LAN Port2 on the motherboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Enabled (default) The default setting is enabled. Disabled SMB (I C) Bus to PCI Slots...
  • Page 52: Cmos Clear

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to pre- vent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small...
  • Page 53: Usb Wake-Up

    Chapter 2: Installation USB Wake-Up USB Wake-Up Jumper Settings Use the JPUSB1 jumper to enable system Jumper Setting Definition "wake-up" via a USB device. This jumper Pins 1-2 Enabled allows you to "wake-up" the system by Pins 2-3 Disabled (Default) pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of your system.
  • Page 54: Tpm Support Enable (X9Scv-Q Only)

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual TPM Support Enable (X9SCV-Q only) JPT1 allows the user to enable TPM (Trust- TPM Support Enable Jumper Settings ed Platform Module) support to enhance Jumper Setting Definition data integrity and system security. See the Enabled table on the right for jumper settings.
  • Page 55: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators GLAN Link/Speed LED Indicator LAN Port LEDs LED Color Definition Two LAN ports are located on the I/O No Connection or 10 Mbps Backplane. Each Ethernet LAN port has Green (On) 100 Mbps Amber (On) 1 Gbps two LEDs.
  • Page 56: Onboard Power Led

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED (LED1) LED Status An Onboard Power LED is located at Status Definition LED1 on the motherboard. When LED1 System Off (Soft Switch) is on, the AC power cable is connected System is Running and the system is running.
  • Page 57: Serial Ata And Hdd Connections

    Chapter 2: Installation 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. SATA Connections (SATA1~SATA6) Two Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors (I-SATA 1/2) are located on the motherboard.
  • Page 58 X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes 2-32...
  • Page 59: 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 60: Memory Errors

    X9SCV-Q 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.)
  • Page 61: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series supports up to 16GB of unbuffered Non- ECC DDR3 1066/1333 MHz, two-way interleaved or non-interleaved SODIMM memory. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory.
  • Page 62 X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS (.rom) file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading.
  • Page 63: 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 64 X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 65: Introduction

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for your motherboard. 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. Note: For instructions on BIOS recovery, please refer to the instruction guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 66: How To Start The Setup Utility

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual 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 67: System Overview: The Following Bios Information Will Be Displayed

    <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 X9SCV-Q Version Build Date...
  • Page 68: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) XXXX American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Security Boot Exit Advanced System Boot Feature Setting.
  • Page 69: Wait For 'F1' If Error

    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. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 70: Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. Intel® Virtualization Technology...
  • Page 71: Cpu C3 Report, Cpu C6 Report

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU C3 Report, CPU C6 Report This BIOS feature enables or disables C3 or C4 reporting to the operating system. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Turbo Boost Technology  Turbo Mode This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions.
  • Page 72: Peg#0 Gen

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual PEG#0 Gen Use this option to configure PEG port Gen speed with compliant PCIe Gen speed. The options are Auto, Gen1 and Gen2. Initiate Graphics Adapter This option allows the user to select the desired Primary Display adapter be- tween the onboard Intel Graphics Accelerator (iGFX) or an optional PCI Express Graphics (PEG).
  • Page 73: Azalia Internal Hdmi

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Azalia Internal HDMI Select Enabled to enable the internal HDMI CODEC (Coder-Decoder) for Azalia. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. IDE/SATA Configuration  When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE Devices and displays the following items: SATA Controller(s) This option is used to enable or disable the built-in SATA controllers.
  • Page 74: Active State Power Management

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Active State Power Management Select Enabled to enable Active-State Power Management for signal transactions between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus in order to maximize power- saving and transaction speeds. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 75: Remote Access Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Remote Access Configuration  Console Redirection Use this feature to enable console redirection for COM1, COM2 and COM3 (PCI Dev22, Func3) ports. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Console Redirection Settings  Configure the following options for the Console Redirection Settings. The most common settings are set as default: Terminal Type : Select ANSI, VT100, VT100+, or VT-UTF8 Bits per Second (BPS): 9600, 19200, 57600, or 115200...
  • Page 76: Flow Control

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Flow Control The options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS and Software Xon/Xoff The following are for information only and cannot be changed: Data Bits: 8 or 7 Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, or Space Stop Bits: 1 or 2...
  • Page 77: Pch, System, Peripheral Temperature

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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: PCH, System, Peripheral Temperature This feature displays the absolute system temperature (i.e., 90 Fan 1 ~ 3 Speed This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces (in RPM) Vcore_CPU, VCC_SA, VCore_GFX, 5VCC, 12V, 3.3VCC, 3VSB, and VBAT...
  • Page 78: Trusted Computing Configuration

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Trusted Computing Configuration  TPM Support Select Enable to activate support for trusted platforms (TPM 1.1/1.2) and allow the BIOS to automatically download the drivers needed to provide support for the platforms specified. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 79: Amt Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS AMT Configuration Un-Configure AMT/ME This option allows the user to un-configure the Management Engine (ME) without a password. The options are Enabled and Disabled. WatchDog Timer Allows AMT to reset or power down the system if the operating system or BIOS hangs or crashes.
  • Page 80: Event Logs

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Event Logs Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) XXXX American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Security Boot Exit  Change Smbios Event Log Settings  Change Smbios Event Log Settings View Smbios Event Log View Smbios Event Log ...
  • Page 81: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) XXXX American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Security...
  • Page 82: Boot Settings

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) XXXX American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Security Boot Exit Number of seconds to Setup Prompt Timeout wait for setup activation key.
  • Page 83: Exit Options

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) XXXX American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Security Boot Exit Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving Discard Changes and Exit...
  • Page 84: Save As User Defaults

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use Restore User Defaults To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En-...
  • Page 85: 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 86 X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 87: Software Installation Instructions

    X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.
  • Page 88: Configuring Supero Doctor Iii

    The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 89 X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you...
  • Page 90 X9SCV-Q Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 91 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.

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