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  • Page 1 X7SBA USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1...
  • 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: Manual Organization

    Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the X7SBA mainboard and provides detailed information about the chipset. Chapter 2 provideshardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when installing the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the system.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ..................... 1-1 Contacting Supermicro ................1-2 X7SBA Image ................1-3 X7SBA Layout ................1-4 X7SBA Quick Reference ............. 1-5 Motherboard Features ................1-6 Chipset/System Block Diagram ..............1-8 Chipset Overview ................... 1-9 PC Health Monitoring ................... 1-10 Power Configuration Settings ...............
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Connecting Cables ..................2-13 ATX Power Connectors ................. 2-13 Processor Power Connector ..............2-13 Overheat/Fan Failure ................2-14 Chassis Intrusion ..................2-14 Alarm Reset ....................2-15 Power LED ..................... 2-15 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............2-16 GLAN Ports ....................2-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ..........
  • Page 6 X7SBA User’s Manual Memory Errors ................... 3-2 Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ..........3-2 Technical Support Procedures ................ 3-2 Frequently Asked Questions ................3-3 Returning Merchandise for Service ..............3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction ....................... 4-1 Running Setup ....................4-2 Main BIOS Setup .....................

  • Page 7: 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 mother- board.

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    X7SBA User’s Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 9: X7Sba Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction X7SBA Image An Important Note to the User • All images and graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    X7SBA User’s Manual Motherboard Layout 8-Pin PWR ATX 24-Pin PWR PWR Fail SMB PS DIMM2B JPW2 JUSB1 DIMM2A DIMM1B Fan1 CPU Fan DIMM1A Intel 3210 Xeon 3000 Fan2 Fan3 Battery Slot7 PCI-E x8 on x16 Intel JLED1 JPL1 CTRL Slot6 PCI-X 100/133 MHz...

  • Page 11: X7Sba Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction X7SBA Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Chapter 2) C1/JI C (SMB) Bus to PCI slots (Open/Open: Disabled) JPG1 Video Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 Giga-bit LAN 1/2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Watch Dog Time-out...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    • Status monitor for fan speed & System OH/Fan Fail LED/Control • Pulse Width Modulation Fan Control & Low noise fan speed control • Environmental temperature monitoring via BIOS, PWR-Up from AC PWR loss • Supero Doctor III, NMI • System Resource alert via Supero Doctor III...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction ACPI Features • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism • External modem ring-on Onboard I/O • Intel ICH9R SATA Controller, 6 connectors for 6 devices with support of RAID functions 0, 1, 5 and 10 (in the Windows OS environment) •...

  • Page 14: Chipset/System Block Diagram

    X7SBA User’s Manual LGA775_PROCESSOR VRM 11 CK505 CLK FSB: 1333/1066/800 1x PCIX_64 PCIE_x16 1x PCIX_64 PCIE_x8 DIMM_CHA DDR2_667/800 PCI-X BUS Intel 3210 DIMM_CHB PXH - V PCIE_x8 LCI/GLCI GLAN2 82573L ICH9R PCIE_x1 GLAN1 82573V S-ATA/300 4 x SATA PCI_32_BUS PORTS XGI Z9S USB 2.0/1.1...

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    3000 Series Processor, is comprised of two primary components: the Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the I/O Controller Hub ICH9R. In addition, the PXH-V chip is used for added functionality. The X7SBA provides the performance and feature-set required for cost-effective, power-efficient UP system platforms.

  • Page 16: Pc Health Monitoring

    X7SBA User’s Manual PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X7SBA. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors The onboard voltage monitor will scan the voltages the CPU Cores, Chipset Voltage, Memory Voltage, +1.8V, +3.3V, +3.3V Standby, +5V, +5V Standby, +12V,...

  • Page 17: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction BIOS Support for USB Keyboard If the USB keyboard is the only keyboard in the system, this keyboard will function like a normal keyboard during system boot-up. Main Switch Override Mechanism When an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a system suspend button.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    A 2 amps of current supply on a 5V Standby rail is strongly recom- mended. The X7SBA accommodates ATX power supplies. It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The fol- lowing measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 20: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU pins are bent; otherwise, contact the retailer immediately. 6. Refer to the MB Features Section for more details on CPU support. 7. When the X7SBA motherboard is installed in a server, please use the SNK- P0016/SNK-P0016P Passive Heatsink only.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: Installation Installation of the LGA775 Processor 1. Press the socket lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU Socket Lever socket, from its locking position. Load Plate 2. Gently lift the socket lever to open the load plate. 3.
  • Page 22 X7SBA User's Manual 5. Use your thumb and your index finger North Center Edge to hold the CPU at the North Center Edge and the South Center Edge of the CPU. 6. Align Pin 1 of the CPU with Pin 1 of the socket.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation Installation and Removal of the Heatsink Installing a Passive Heatsink Passive Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the Screw#1 heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with Screw#2 those on the retention mechanism.

  • Page 24: Installing Ddr2 Memory

    Support The X7SBA supports up to 8 GB of Dual channel, unbuffered ECC DDR2 800/667 SDRAM in 4 DIMM slots. Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots.

  • Page 25: Back Panel Connectors/Io Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Figure 2-1. Installing DIMM into Slot DDR2 To Install: Insert module verti- cally and press it down until it snaps into place. Pay atten- tion to the notch. To Remove: Use your thumbs to Top View Of DDR2 Slot gently push each release tab outward to release the DIMM...

  • Page 26: Front Control Panel

    X7SBA 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 de- signed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 27: 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 Pin# Definition header is located on pins 19 and 20 Control of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Ground for pin definitions. Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located Pin#...

  • Page 28: Hdd Led

    X7SBA User's Manual HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located HDD LED on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a Pin Definitions (JF1) hard drive LED cable here to display Pin# Definition disk activities (for any hard drives on the system, including Serial ATA and HD Active IDE).

  • Page 29: Oh/Fan Fail Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to the OH/Fan Pin# Definition Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings Ground of chassis overheating or fan failure. OH/Fan Fail Indicator Refer to the table on the right for pin Status...

  • Page 30: Reset Button

    X7SBA User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Pin Definitions (JF1) on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the Pin# Definition hardware reset switch on the computer Reset case. Refer to the table on the right for Ground pin definitions.

  • Page 31: Connecting Cables

    Pin# Definition Pin # Definition +3.3V +3.3V The main power supply connector (JPW1) on the X7SBA meets the SSI -12V +3.3V (Superset ATX) specification. You can only use a 24-pin power supply PS_ON cable on the motherboard. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct.

  • Page 32: Chassis Intrusion

    X7SBA User's Manual Overheat LED/Fan Failure Overheat LED Pin Definitions The JOH header is used to connect Pin# Definition an LED to indicate chassis overheat- 5vDC ing. This LED blinks when there is a OH Active fan failure. Refer to the table on right for pin definitions.

  • Page 33: Alarm Reset

    Chapter 2: Installation Alarm Reset If three power supplies are installed Alarm Reset and Alarm Reset (JAR) is enabled, the system will notify you when any of Pin Setting Definition the three power modules fails. Con- Pin 1 Ground nect JAR to a micro-switch to turn Pin 2 off the alarm that is activated when a power module fails.

  • Page 34: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X7SBA User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB Front Panel USB (USB0/1) (USB11) Two Back Panel Universal Serial Bus Pin# Definitions Pin# Definition ports: USB0 and USB1 are located at J11 on the I/O back panel. USB Ports #6/7 (J44), and USB Ports 8/9...

  • Page 35: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Mouse Ports Definitions Pin# Definition The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Data mouse are located at J28 on the Back Panel USB ports on the moth- erboard. See the table at right for pin Ground definitions.

  • Page 36: Fan Headers

    X7SBA User's Manual Fan Headers The X7SBA has six fan connections (Fan1 to Fan6). Fan6 is designated Fan Header the CPU Cooling Fan. Note: all these Pin Definitions fans are 4-pin fans. However, Pins Pin# Definition 1-3 of the fan headers are backward...

  • Page 37: Wake-On-Ring

    Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is located Wake-On-Ring at JWOR. This function allows your Pin Definitions computer to be "awakened" by an (JWOR) incoming call to the modem when Pin# Definition in suspend state. See the table on Ground (Black) the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 38: Vga Connector

    X7SBA User's Manual VGA Connector A VGA connector (J7) is located next to the COM1 port on the IO backplane. Refer to the board layout below for the location. PWR SMB Pin Definitions SMB_PS (I C) Connector Pin# Definition SMB_Power Supply (I...

  • Page 39: T-Sgpio Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO Headers SGPIO Two SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Pin Definitions Input /Output) headers are located at Pin# Definition Definition J29 and J30 on the motherboard. These headers provide serial link interfacing Ground DATA Out c onnec tions for the onboard SATA Load Ground connectors.

  • Page 40: Jumper Settings

    X7SBA 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 41: Clear Cmos

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 42: Watch Dog Enable

    X7SBA User's Manual Watch Dog Enable Watch Dog JWD controls Watch Dog, a system Jumper Settings (JWD) monitor that takes action when a soft- Jumper Setting Definition ware application hangs. Close Pins 1-2 Pins 1-2 Reset to reset the system if a program hangs.

  • Page 43: Usb Wake-Up

    Chapter 2: Installation USB Wake-Up Use JPUSB jumpers to enable the function USB Wake-Up (JPUSB1) of "System Waking-Up via USB devices". Jumper Settings These jumpers allow you to "wake-up" Jumper Setting Definition the system by pressing a key on the USB Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of...

  • Page 44: Onboard Indicators

    X7SBA User's Manual Onboard Indicators L i n k Activity (Left) (Right) GLAN LEDs Rear View There are two GLAN ports on the moth- (When viewing from the back of the system) erboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow (right) LED...

  • Page 45: Floppy Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation Floppy, Parallel Port and SIMSO IPMI Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. •...

  • Page 46: Simso Ipmi

    X7SBA User's Manual Parallel Port Connector Parallel (Printer) Port Connector Pin Definitions The parallel port is located next to Pin# Definition Pin # Definition COM2 header. See the table on the Strobe- Auto Feed- right for pin definitions. Data Bit 0...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Memory Errors

    X7SBA User's Manual NOTE If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to App. B. Memory Errors 1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly installed and fully seated in the slots.

  • Page 49: Frequently Asked Questions

    2, or by fax at (408)503-8019. Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X7SBA supports up to 8 GB of unbuffered, ECC, DDR2-800/677, two-way interleaved or non-interleaved SDRAM. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory.
  • Page 50 X7SBA User's Manual file named “flash.bat” with the new BIOS .rom file from your bootable device or USB pen/thumb drive. Use the following format: F:\> flash xxxxxxxx.rom <Enter> Note: Be sure to insert a space immediately after “flash” and use only the file named “flash.bat”...

  • Page 51: 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 52 X7SBA User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 53: Introduction

    Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible boot failure. Note: The SPI BIOS chip used in the X7SBA is not removable. To replace a dam- aged SPI BIOS chip, please send the motherboard to Supermicro for repair.

  • Page 54: Running Setup

    X7SBA User's Manual Running Setup Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (See the next page).

  • Page 55: Main Bios Setup Menu

    Chapter 4: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields, and enter the correct data.
  • Page 56 X7SBA User's Manual Seconds, and 30 Seconds. Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select Serial ATA to use the SATA mode, or select Auto to use the Native Mode for ATA.

  • Page 57: Installed Memory

    Chapter 4: BIOS Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically configure the parameters of the SATA device installed on a slot. Multi-Sector Transfers This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in multi-sector transfer. The default setting is Disabled. LBA Mode Control This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access a IDE Device via the LBA mode.

  • Page 58: Advanced Setup

    X7SBA User's Manual Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>.

  • Page 59: Watch Dog

    Chapter 4: BIOS Override. Resume On Modem Ring Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by your modem. The options are On and Off. Resume On PME# Select On to “wake your system up” from the PME# of PCI slots. The options are On and Off.
  • Page 60 X7SBA User's Manual SpeedStep CPUs. The default setting is x12. Note: If a wrong ratio that is not supported by the CPU is selected, the system may hang. If this happens, clear CMOS to recover the system.) Core-Multi-Processing (Available when supported by the CPU.) Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond.

  • Page 61: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 4: BIOS Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU.) Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 62: Usb Host Controller

    X7SBA User's Manual Memory Remapping Select Enable to enable the functionality of Memory Remapping above 4GB. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Enable VT-d Select Enable to enable the functionality of the Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O support, which offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing.

  • Page 63: Memory Cache

    Chapter 4: BIOS Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) data into this reserved memory area.
  • Page 64 X7SBA User's Manual Cache Extended Memory If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written into the L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS PCI-X 133 MHz Slot 5/PCI-X 133 MHz Slot 6 Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the following: Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 66 X7SBA User's Manual Onboard LAN 1/Onboard LAN 2 Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the following: Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 67: Parallel Port

    Chapter 4: BIOS Mode This setting allows you to set the type of device that will be connected to Serial Port B. The options are Normal, IR (for an infrared device) and ASK_IR. Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for Serial Port B. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8.

  • Page 68: Dmi Event Logging

    X7SBA User's Manual DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting. Event Log Capacity This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting.

  • Page 69: Hardware Monitoring

    Chapter 4: BIOS Continue CR after POST This feature allows you to decide if you want to continue with console redirection after the POST routine. The options are On and Off. Hardware Monitoring This feature allows the BIOS to automatically monitor the following components and display the temperature of each component as detected.
  • Page 70 X7SBA User's Manual CPU Temperature This item displays the level of CPU temperature (High, Medium, Low) as detected by the BIOS. The information shown in the screen is for your reference only. (See the notes below for more information on DTS and PECI) Low –...
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS trol Interface) using DTS (Digital Thermal Sensors). Intel processors only provide PECI counts as references for fan speed controls. So all our Intel processor-based motherboards will be/have been updated to change the CPU temperature display from numbers (absolute temperatures) to text (low, medium, and high).
  • Page 72 BIOS settings. When first installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings. For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature threshold settings, please change the SDIII settings to be the same as those set in the BIOS.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS Existing Event Log Number This item displays the number of the existing event log. Event Log Control System Firmware Progress Enabling this function to log POST progress. The options are Enabled and Disabled. BIOS POST Errors Enabling this function to log POST errors. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 74 X7SBA User's Manual System Event Log/System Event Log (List Mode) These options display the System Event (SEL) Log and System Event (SEL) Log in List Mode. Items include: SEL (System Event Log) Entry Number, SEL Record ID, SEL Record Type, Time Stamp, Generator ID, SEL Message Revision, Sensor Type, Sensor Number, SEL Event Type, Event Description, and SEL Event Data.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components. IPMI LAN Configuration VLAN Tagging Select Enabled to enable Virtual LAN(s) for IPMI connections and allow the user to configure VLAN settings.

  • Page 76: Security Settings

    X7SBA User's Manual Security Settings Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS Fixed Disk Boot Sector Select Write Protect to protect the boot sector on the hard drives from virus intrusion. The options are Normal and Write Protect. Password on Boot When set to Enabled, a user will need to key-in a password to enter the system at system boot.

  • Page 78: Boot Settings

    X7SBA User's Manual Boot Settings Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section.

  • Page 79: Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 80 X7SBA User's Manual Notes 4-28...

  • Page 81: 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 Phoenix 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 82 X7SBA User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 83: Appendix B: Installing The Windows Os

    Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all hardware components have been installed, you must first configure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To configure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our website at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals.
  • Page 84 X7SBA User's Manual Installing the Windows XP/2003 OS for Systems without RAID Functions Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD Drive, and the sys- tem will start booting up from CD. Continue with the OS installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display.

  • Page 85: Installing Other Software Programs And Drivers

    Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Appendix C Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Installing Drivers other than the Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver 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.
  • Page 86 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 87 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/User- Guide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
  • Page 88 X7SBA User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 89 (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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