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- Page 1 A1SAi-2750F A1SAi-2550F A1SRi-2758F A1SRi-2558F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
- 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.
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Page 3: About This Motherboard
It is ideal for communications systems, embedded solutions, or server or storage platforms. Please refer to our website at (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for processor and memory support updates. This product is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians. -
Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or injury to your- self. -
Page 5: Contacting Supermicro
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 6: Table Of Contents
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Processor Overview ..................1-10 Special Features ....................1-11 PC Health Monitoring ..................1-11 ACPI Features ....................1-12 Power Supply ....................1-12 Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements ..............2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................. - Page 7 Table of Contents DOM PWR Connector (JSD1) ..............2-22 Overheat LED Header ................2-22 TPM Header/Port 80 Header ..............2-23 LAN3/LAN4 LED Indication Header ............2-23 Power SMB (I C) Connector ..............2-24 System Management Bus Header ............2-24 Jumper Settings .................... 2-25 Explanation of Jumpers ................
- Page 8 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Installing Software Programs ................B-1 Installing SuperDoctor5 ...................B-2 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ..............C-1 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block)....C-1 To Recover the Main BIOS Block Using a USB-Attached Device....C-1 viii...
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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 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard Image 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 Chapter 1: Introduction A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard Layout USB2.0-0/1 JUIDB1 COM1 USB3.0-0/1 IPMI_LAN LAN1/LAN3 LAN2/LAN4 Marvell BIOS JI2C1 A1SAi/A1SRi Series Motherboard Rev. 1.00 JI2C2 JBT1 Battery JWD1 FAN3 FAN1 Important Notes to the User 1. See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections.
- Page 12 JI2C1 A1SAi/A1SRi Series Motherboard Rev. 1.00 JI2C2 JBT1 Battery JWD1 FAN3 FAN1 A1SAi/A1SRi Series Motherboard Model Variation Table Mothrboard Model Name A1SAi-2750F A1SAi-2550F A1SRi-2758F A1SRi-2558F SoC Code Name Avoton Avoton Rangeley Rangeley Processor Number C2750 C2550 C2758 C2558 # of Cores...
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Page 13: Connector Description
Chapter 1: Introduction A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard Jumpers Jumper Description Default JBT1 CMOS Clear Off (Normal) C1/JI SMB to PCI-Exp. Slots Off (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 Ethernet LAN Ports Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) A1SAi &... - Page 14 Refer to the Model-Variation table on Page 1-7 for details. A1SAi/A1SRi Series Motherboard Model Variation Table Mothrboard Model Name A1SAi-2750F A1SAi-2550F A1SRi-2758F A1SRi-2558F SoC Code Name Avoton Avoton Rangeley...
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Page 15: Motherboard Features
Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Single Intel® C2000 Tri-Gate 22nm SoC in the FCBGA 1283 package Each SoC supports 4 or 8 cores Refer to the Model Variation table on Page 1-4 or Page 1-6 for SoC support on each MB SKU Memory Four (4) DIMMs memory slots support up to 32 GB of DDR3 Unbuffered ECC 1600/1333 MHz (1.5V, 1.35V) - Page 16 System resource alert via SuperDoctor ® SuperDoctor® 5, Watch Dog, NMI Chassis Intrusion header and detection CD Utilities Download from www.supermicro.com Other ROHS 6/6 (Full Compliance, Lead Free) Operating Temperature 0 Dimensions Mini iTX form factor (6.75" x 6.75") (171.45 mm x 171.45 Note: Please refer to Note 4 and Note 5 on Page 1-3 for Intel Quickassist technology and Turbo Boost technology support.
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Page 17: System Block Diagram
Chapter 1: Introduction A1SAi & A1SRi Series motherboard Block Diagram C2000 SOC SATA GEN3 FLASH 64Mb SATA GEN2 PCIE x 8 PEG [8..15] PCIE 2.0 x 8 SLOT USB 3.0 PCIE x 1 RJ45 USB 2.0 USB [0:1] Renesas PEG [7] 720201 PCIE x 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-T/1000BASE-T... -
Page 18: Processor Overview
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Processor Overview The A1SAi/A1SRi Series motherboard supports a 2nd-generation 64-bit, Intel® Atom™ C2000 Tri-Gate SoC (System-on-a-Chip) processor based on low-power Silvermont microarchitecture in an FCBGA 1283 package. Built upon the func- tionality and capability of the C2000 Series processor in the low-power 22nm microarchitecture, the A1SAi/A1SRi Series motherboard provides unprecedented enhancements to network routing, internet security, system performance, and power efficiency. -
Page 19: Special Features
Chapter 1: Introduction Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off, (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to a power-on state. -
Page 20: Acpi Features
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifica- tion defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application software. -
Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation
The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assis- tance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. - Page 22 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.
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Page 23: Product Disposal
Chapter 2: Installation Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要が あり ます。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen. -
Page 24: Static-Sensitive Devices
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual القىانين واللىائح الىطنية جميع وفقا ل ينبغي التعامل معه هذا المنتج من التخلص النهائي عند 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다. Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen. -
Page 25: Memory Support
DIMM 1600/1333 MHz in 4 memory slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance. Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. -
Page 26: Populating Memory Modules
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Populating Memory Modules Note 1: Install the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMMA1, then DIMMB1, then DIMMA2, then DIMMB2. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent incorrect DIMM module installation. - Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation Note: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is dispropor- tional. See the following table for details. Possible System Memory Allocation &...
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Page 28: Motherboard Installation
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas- teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. -
Page 29: Installing The Motherboard
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. (See the previous page.) 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. -
Page 30: Connectors/Io Ports
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Backplane I/O Panel USB2.0-0/1 JUIDB1 COM1 USB3.0-0/1... -
Page 31: Serial Ports
Chapter 2: Installation Serial COM) Ports Serial Ports Pin Definitions Two COM connections (COM1 & Pin # Definition Pin # Definition COM2) are located on the mother- board. COM1 is located on the Back- plane I/O panel. COM2, located next to the Front Control Panel, provides front access support. -
Page 32: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Two Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (0/1) and two USB 3.0 ports (0/1) are located on the I/O backplane. In addition, two USB 3.0 connections (USB 3.0 2/3) are also located onboard to provide front access support using USB cables. -
Page 33: Unit Identifier Switch
Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our Website @http://www.supermicro. com. A VGA port is located next to the LAN 2/4 ports A. UID Switch on the I/O backpanel. -
Page 34: Front Control Panel
These connectors are designed spe- cifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. -
Page 35: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 Pin# Definition of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Control for pin definitions. Ground Power LED Power LED... -
Page 36: Hdd Led
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a 3.3V Standby cable here to indicate the status of HD LED HDD-related activities, including IDE, SATA activities. -
Page 37: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail/Pwr Fail/Uid Led
Chapter 2: Installation Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/ OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID UID LED LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and Blue_UID LED 8 of Front Control Panel to use the OH/Fan Fail/Power Fail Cathode Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail and UID LED connections. -
Page 38: Reset Button
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a Reset hardware reset switch on the computer Ground case to reset the system. -
Page 39: Connecting Cables
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. For information on Backpanel USB and Front Panel USB ports, refer to Page 2-13. ATX Power 24-pin Connector ATX PWR, DC PWR and HDD PWR Pin Definitions (JPW1) -
Page 40: Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 3)
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 3) Fan Header Pin Definitions The A1SAi & A1SRi Series motherboard has Pin# Definition three fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 3). These fans Ground (Black) are 4-pin fan headers. Although pins 1-3 of the 2.5A/+12V fan headers are backward compatible with the (Red) -
Page 41: Internal Buzzer (Sp1)
Chapter 2: Installation Internal Buzzer (SP1) Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Buzzer (SP1) can be Pin# Definitions used to provide audible indications for Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In various beep codes. See the table on Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm the right for pin definitions. -
Page 42: Dom Pwr Connector (Jsd1)
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual DOM PWR Connector (JSD1) DOM PWR Pin Definitions The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power Pin# Definition connector, located at JSD1, provides 5V power to a solid state DOM storage Ground device connected to one of the SATA Ground ports. -
Page 43: Tpm Header/Port 80 Header
Chapter 2: Installation TPM Header/Port 80 Header TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Pin # Definition Pin # Definition header, located at JTPM1, provides LCLK Trusted-Platform (TPM) support and LFRAME# <(KEY)> Port 80 connection. Use this header LRESET# +5V (X) LAD 3... -
Page 44: Power Smb
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Power SMB (I C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power System Management Bus (I Pin# Definition Connector (JPI C1) monitors power Clock supply, fan and system temperatures. Data See the table on the right for pin PWR Fail definitions. -
Page 45: Jumper Settings
Chapter 2: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. -
Page 46: Cmos Clear
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connec- tion. -
Page 47: Watch Dog Timer Enable
Chapter 2: Installation Watch Dog Timer Enable Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that Watch Dog can be used to reboot the system when a soft- Jumper Settings ware application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to re- Jumper Setting Definition set the system if an application hangs. -
Page 48: Onboard Indicators
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard Indicators Link Speed LED Activity LED GbE LAN LEDs There are four GbE LAN ports on the motherboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) port has two LEDs. -
Page 49: Onboard Power Led
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED Settings An Onboard Power LED is located at LED Color Definition LED3 on the motherboard. When this System Off (PWR cable not connected) LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to Green System On turn off the system and unplug the power... -
Page 50: Unit Identification Led
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Unit Identification LED A rear UID LED indicator (LED7) is located next to the Unit Identifier (UID) switch on the UID LED Status I/O backplane. The front panel UID LED is Color/State OS Status located at Pin 7 of the Front Control Panel at Blue: On Windows OS... -
Page 51: Sata Connections
Chapter 2: Installation SATA Connections Serial ATA Ports Serial ATA Pin Definitions There are six Serial_ ATA ports on the motherboard. I-SATA0/1 support SATA Pin# Definition 3.0 connections. I-SATA2~5 are SATA 2.0 Ground ports. These ports provide serial-link signal TX_P connections, which are faster than the con- TX_N nections of Parallel ATA. - Page 52 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 2-32...
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Page 53: Troubleshooting Procedures
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. -
Page 54: Technical Support Procedures
Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have followed all the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or... - Page 55 Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed. Some cannot be flashed; it depends on the boot block code of the BIOS. 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: •...
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Page 56: Frequently Asked Questions
Answer: We do NOT recommend that you upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site. -
Page 57: Battery Removal And Installation
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock out- wards to unlock it. -
Page 58: Returning Merchandise For Service
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/rma.cfm). When you return the motherboard to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. -
Page 59: Introduction
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 60: Main Setup
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 dam- ages 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 61 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. The following BIOS items will also be displayed: Supermicro A1SAi & A1SRi Series Version Build Date Memory Information Total Memory This displays the total size of memory available in the system.
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Page 62: Advanced Setup Configurations
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. -
Page 63: Power Configuration
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Use this feature to force 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 64: Cpu Configuration
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual CPU Configuration The following CPU information will be displayed: • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • Microcode Revision • L1 Cache RAM • L2 Cache RAM • Processor Version Clock Spread Spectrum If this feature is set to Enabled, the BIOS utility will monitor the level of Electro- magnetic Interference caused by the components and will attempt to reduce the interference whenever needed. - Page 65 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU C-States C-States architecture, a processor power management platform developed by Intel, can further reduce power consumption from the basic C1 (Halt State) state that blocks clock cycles to the CPU. Select Enabled for CPU C-Sates support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
- Page 66 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Fast String Select Enabled to enable Fast String support for REP MOVS/STOS, which will carry out Repeat-String Operation instructions to move a string of commands to another location (MOVS) or to add a string of commands to an existing instruction code (STOS).
- Page 67 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS AES-NI Select Enabled to use the Advanced Encryption Standard in the processor. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PECI Enable Select Enabled to enable PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) support, which will enhance CPU thermal management to achieve power efficiency. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Page 68: Chipset Configuration
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Active Processor Cores This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, and 3. - Page 69 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Pass Gate Stress Test Configuration Pass Gate Test Select Enabled to use the Pass Gate test. The options are Disabled and En- abled. Pass Gate Test Direction This feature specifies how the BIOS setup utility should perform the Pass Gate test (from the lowest memory to the highest or from the highest memory to the lowest.) The options are Lowest to Highest and Highest to Lowest.
- Page 70 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Pass Gate MonteCarlo Select Enabled to enable a algorithm search to find the maximum value of the Pass Gate test. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Pass Gate Maximum Failures Use this feature to specify the maximum number that Pass Gate failures will be counted for.
- Page 71 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CKE Power Down Select Enabled to enable CKE Power Down support which controls the low power mode for RAM in the active power standby mode. The options are Enabled, and Disabled. ECC (Error Correctable Correction) Select Enabled to enable ECC support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Faulty Part Tracking Select Enabled to support faulty part tracking for the system to keep track of faulty memory parts.
- Page 72 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual E Segment In DRAM When this feature is set to Enabled, Target E segment will be routed to DRAM during memory read and write cycles. The options are Enabled and Disabled. F Segment In DRAM When this feature is set to Enabled, Target F segment will be routed to DRAM during memory read and write cycles.
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Page 73: South Bridge
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PMOP Value for PCO Use the keyboard to enter the Opcode value for the SPID Power Mode. The default setting is 4. PMOP Value for PCX Use the keyboard to enter the PCX value for the SPID Power Mode. The default setting is 7. - Page 74 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Legacy USB Support This feature enables support for legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if USB devices are not present. Select Disable to have USB devices available only for EFI applications. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto.
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Page 75: Sata Configuration
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Device Power-Up Delay Use the feature to set the maximum time a USB device will wait before report- ing itself to the host controller. Select Auto to use the manufacturer's default setting. Select Manual to set the default setting manually. The default setting is 20 seconds. - Page 76 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Hot Plug This feature designates this port for hot plugging. Set this item to Enabled for hot- plugging support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA drive without shutting down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. External Device Select Enabled for external SATA device support.
- Page 77 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hot Plug This feature designates a port specified by a user for hot plugging. Set this item to Enabled for hot-plugging support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA drive without shutting down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. External Device Select Enabled for external SATA device support.
- Page 78 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Maximum Read Request Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum Read Request size for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes. ASPM Support This feature allows the user to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device.
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Page 79: Acpi Settings
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS a legacy device installed in a LAN port. The options are Do Not Use, UEFI Only Legacy Only, Legacy First, UEFI First. Onboard LAN Option ROM Select Select iSCSI to use the iSCSI Option ROM to boot the computer using a network device. -
Page 80: Super Io Configuration
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Note: The system will reboot for the change on TPM State to take effect. Pending Operation Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for TPM support. The options are None, Enable Take Ownership, Disable Take Ownership, and TPM Clear. -
Page 81: Serial Port Console Redirection
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS The options for Serial Port 1 are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12) and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12). The options for Serial Port 2 are Auto, (IO=2F8h;... - Page 82 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even.
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Page 83: Console Redirection Settings (For Ems)
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Redirection After BIOS Post Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS. - Page 84 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/ CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff. Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits The status of each item above is displayed. 4-26...
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Page 85: Event Logs
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Event Logs Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log If No is selected, data stored in the event log will not be erased. -
Page 86: View Smbios Event Log
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurenc- es that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented. This is a numeric value. The default value is 1. METW The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) defines number of minutes must pass between duplicate log events before MECI is incremented. -
Page 87: Ipmi
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. Status BMC (Baseboard Management Cont This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. BMC Network Configuration ... - Page 88 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Station IP Address This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). Subnet Mask This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.
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Page 89: Security Settings
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. • If the Administrator password is defined ONLY - this controls access to the BIOS setup ONLY. • If the User's password is defined ONLY - this password will need to be entered upon each system boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup. - Page 90 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Key Management This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings. Factory Default Key Provision Select Enabled to install the default Secure-Boot keys set by the manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled. ...
- Page 91 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Append DB Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No. Forbiden Signature Database (DBX) ...
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Page 92: Boot Settings
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Option Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press [ENTER] on each entry from top to bottom to select devices. •... -
Page 93: Save & Exit
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. - Page 94 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>.
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Page 95: Bios Error Beep Codes
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with bootup. -
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Page 97: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions
Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro ftp site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the ftp site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. -
Page 98: B-2 Installing Superdoctor5
A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual B-2 Installing SuperDoctor5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor® 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). -
Page 99: Appendix C Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions
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 need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure. - Page 100 Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
- Page 101 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 6. After the process of BIOS Recovery is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive. 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed.
- Page 102 A1SAi & A1SRi Series Motherboard User’s Manual 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC pow- er cable from the power supply to clear CMOS, and then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system. 10.
- Page 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.