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Supero X7SPA-L User Manual

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  • Page 1 X7SPA-L X7SPA-H X7SPA-HF X7SPE-H X7SPE-HF X7SPE-H-D525 X7SPE-HF-D525 X7SPA-H-D525 X7SPA-HF-D525 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.2a...
  • 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

    PC or storage server applications. The X7SPA and X7SPE series come in different model variations with different CPU support. The X7SPA-L features a single-core Intel® ATOM D410 (1.66GHz, 10.0W) processor, while the X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-H, and X7SPE-HF sup- ports the Intel ATOM D510 (Dual Core, 1.66GHz, 13.0W) processor.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X7SPA and X7SPE 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 system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or data loss.

  • 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

    Chipset Overview ..................1-22 I/O Controller Hub: ICH9R (X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-H/X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525) ..1-22 I/O Controller Hub: ICH9 (X7SPA-L) ............. 1-22 PC Health Monitoring ..................1-23 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..............1-23 Onboard Voltage Monitoring ................ 1-23 Fan Status Monitor with Software ..............
  • Page 7 Main Switch Override Mechanism ..............1-24 Power Supply ....................1-24 Super I/O ....................... 1-25 Overview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller (X7SPA-HF/X7SPE-HF/X7SPE- HF-D525/X7SPA-HF-D525 only) ................1-25 LVDS (X7SPA-L only)..................1-26 Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 2-1 Precautions ..................... 2-1 Unpacking ....................... 2-1 Tools Needed ....................
  • Page 8 ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors ..........2-16 External Power Connector ..............2-16 Fan Headers ..................... 2-17 Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH) ..............2-18 Front Panel Audio Header (X7SPA-L Only) ..........2-18 Chassis Intrusion ..................2-19 SATA DOM Power ..................2-19 Power SMB I C Connector ..............
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures ................3-1 Before Power On .................... 3-1 No Power ......................3-1 No Video ......................3-1 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..............
  • Page 10 DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge ............4-7 Initiate Graphics Adapter ................4-7 Internal Graphics Mode Select ..............4-7  Video Function Configuration (X7SPA-L, X7SPE-H, X7SPA-H-D525 and X7SPE-H-D525 only) ..................4-8 DVMT Mode Select ..................4-8 DVMT/Fixed Memory ................. 4-8 Boot Display Device ................... 4-8 Alternate Video BIOS .................
  • Page 11 Table of Contents  Super IO Device Configuration ..............4-12 Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address ..........4-12  Remote Access Configuration ..............4-13 Remote Access ..................4-13 Configuration ............4-14 Hardware Health  CPU Overheat Alarm ................4-14 CPU Temperature ..................4-14 System Temperature ................
  • Page 12 Discard Changes and Exit ..............4-24 Discard Changes ..................4-24 Load Optimal Defaults ................4-24 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................4-24 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 13: 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 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: X7Spa-L Image

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPA-L 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: X7Spa-H Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPA-H 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 this manual.

  • Page 16: X7Spa-Hf Image

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPA-HF 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 17: X7Spe-H Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPE-H 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 18: X7Spe-Hf Image

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPE-HF 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 this manual.

  • Page 19: X7Spe-H-D525 Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPE-H-D525 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 this manual.

  • Page 20: X7Spe-Hf-D525 Image

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPE-HF-D525 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 this manual.

  • Page 21: X7Spa-H-D525 Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPA-H-D525 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 this manual.

  • Page 22: X7Spa-Hf-D525 Image

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPA-HF-D525 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 this manual.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Layout (X7SPA-L, X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525) JSMB1:SMBus1 JPW1 KB/MOUSE JSMB1 JLPC80 FAN1 FAN2 COM1 JPI2C1 JBT1: COMS CLEAR JPC3 I-SATA2 I-SATA1 I-SATA0 T-SGPIO2 T-SGPIO1 JVGA1 JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE LAN1 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 LAN2 AUDIO FP JBAT1...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Layout (X7Spe-H, X7Spe-Hf, X7Spe-H-D525, X7Spe-Hf-D525)

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Motherboard Layout (X7SPE-H, X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525) JSMB1:SMBus1 JPW1 KB/MOUSE JSMB1 JLPC80 FAN1 FAN2 COM1 JPI2C1 JBT1: COMS CLEAR I-SATA2 I-SATA1 I-SATA0 T-SGPIO2 T-SGPIO1 JVGA1 JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE LAN1 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 LAN2 JBAT1 JPL1 JI2C1 JPL2...

  • Page 25: X7Spa-L, X7Spa-H, X7Spa-Hf, X7Spa-H-D525, X7Spa-Hf-D525 Quick Reference

    ON:ENABLE CD-in JUSB3 OFF:DISABLE Note 1: USB 3/4, COM3/4 are available on the X7SPA-L only. LAN2 and SATA 2/3 are available on the X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-H, X7SPE- HF, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525, X7SPE-H-D525 and X7SPE-HF- D525 only. Note 2: Jumpers that are not indicated are used for factory testing only.

  • Page 26: Quick Reference

    JOH1 JUSB4 JUSB3 JPCIE1 Note 1: USB 3/4, COM3/4 are available on the X7SPA-L only. LAN2 and SATA 2/3 are available on the X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-H, X7SPE- HF, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525, X7SPE-H-D525 and X7SPE-HF- D525 only. Note 2: Jumpers that are not indicated are used for factory testing only.

  • Page 27: Ports And Connectors

    38, 37 Fans 1, 2 Fan 1: CPU Fan, Fan 2: Chassis Fan Header COM2, COM4, 39, 40, 41 Serial Port 2, 4 and 3 Headers (COM 3/4 X7SPA-L only) COM3 Onboard Speaker/Buzzer 18-bpp LVDS LCD Monitor Port Inverter Connector...

  • Page 28: Jumper Descriptions

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Jumper Descriptions Number Jumper Description Default Setting AC97/HD Audio Selector Open (HD Audio) (Front Panel) Closed (AC97) 12, 11 C1/JI SMB to PCI Slots Open/Open (Disabled) JPL2 LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled, use...
  • Page 29 Chapter 1: Introduction Features Model Chipset VGA Graphics X7SPA-L Intel ATOM D410 Intel ICH9 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA3150 X7SPA-H Intel ATOM D510 Intel ICH9R Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA3150 X7SPA-HF Intel ATOM D510 Intel ICH9R Matrox G200eW Graphics Accelerator...

  • Page 30: Motherboard Features

    Single Integrated Dual-Core Intel® ATOM™ D525 processor, 1.8 GHz, 13 Watts, 2 x 512KB L2 cache, Dual Core, 4 Threads. Memory X7SPA-L, X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-H, X7SPE-HF Supports up to 4GB of unbuffered 667/800 MHz Non-ECC DDR2 SO-DIMMs in 2 sockets (1.8V, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB)
  • Page 31 Supports 3-pin fans (w/o speed control) • Low-noise fan speed control • Temperature monitor for chassis, CPU environments • CPU thermal trip support • Supero Doctor III, Watch Dog/NMI • CPU/System overheat LED, Suspend state LED Power Configuration • ACPI/ACPM Power Management • Wake-On-Ring, Wake-On-LAN headers •...
  • Page 32 X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPA-H/X7SPE-H/X7SPE-H-D525/X7SPA-H-D525 Only • 6 SATA connectors for 6 devices • RAID support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (Windows OS), RAID 0, 1, 10 (Linux OS) • Dual 10/100/1000 LAN (Intel 82574L) • Two Fast UART 16550-compatible serial ports (one back panel, one header) •...

  • Page 33: X7Spa/X7Spe Series Block Diagram

    PORT CONN Factory X7SPA-L Only X7SPA-HF/X7SPE-HF/X7SPE-HF-D525/X7SPA-HF-D525 Option Only. **No BMC is Installed on the X7SPA-L, X7SPA-H, X7SPE-H, X7SPE-H-D525 or X7SPA-H-D525 X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525 X7SPA/X7SPE Series Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the Motherboard Features pages for details on the features of the motherboard.

  • Page 34: Chipset Overview

    • SPI Flash • Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface I/O Controller Hub: ICH9 (X7SPA-L) The ICH9 I/O Controller offers all features of the ICH9R controller, however it will only support up to 4 Serial ATA, & no RAID feature. 1-22...

  • Page 35: 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. CPU Overheat LED and Control This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat warning function in the BIOS.

  • Page 36: 1-4 Power Configuration Settings

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual 1-4 Power Configuration Settings This section describes features of your motherboard that deal with power and power settings. Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode.

  • Page 37: Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction 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 38: Lvds (X7Spa-L Only)

    This signaling system can run at very high speeds over inexpensive copper wires using low power. The LVDS bus on the X7SPA-L motherboard is used to transport video data from the built-in graphics adapter to a computer monitor, such as a user-supplied external LCD display.

  • Page 39: Static-Sensitive Devices

    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 40: Tools Needed

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series 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 41: 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 42: System Memory

    1 to install DIMM2 if needed. See instructions on the next page. Memory Support The X7SPA-L, X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-H and X7SPE-HF supports up to 4GB of unbuffered Non-ECC DDR2 SODIMMs (667/800 MHz in 2 SO DIMM slots) while the X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525 and X7SPE- HF-D525 supports up to 4GB of unbuffered Non-ECC DDR3 SODIMMs (800MHz in 2 SO DIMM slots).

  • Page 43: 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 44: Connectors/I/O Ports

    X7SPA-L 1. Keyboard (Purple) 2. PS/2 Mouse (Green) 3. USB Port 1/2 4. USB Port 3/4 (Supported on the X7SPA-L only) 5. COM 1 (Green) 6. VGA (Blue) 7. LAN1 8. LAN 2 (NOT supported on the X7SPA-L)

  • Page 45: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse Ports

    LAN2 AUDIO FP JBAT1 JPUSB1 JPL1 JI2C1 JPL2 JPG1 JBMC1 JOH1 JUSB4 JPCIE1 SLOT1 PCI-E X4 (IN X16 SLOT) JI2C1 ON:ENABLE CD-in OFF:DISABLE JUSB3 L A N 2 n o t available on the X7SPA-L Only X7SPA-L Back Panel Connectors...

  • Page 46: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    See the tables on Pin Definitions the right for pin definitions. Pin # Definition Pin # Definition Note: USB 3/4 is available only on the X7SPA-L motherboard. USB_PN USB_PN USB_PP USB_PP Ground Ground Backpanel USB 1/2/3/4 (USB 3/4 is for the...

  • Page 47: Serial Ports

    Note: Additional COM3 and COM4 headers are available on the X7S- PA-L motherboard only. (Backpanel) COM1 COM2 JSMB1:SMBus1 JPW1 KB/MOUSE JSMB1 JLPC80 FAN1 FAN2 COM3 (X7SPA-L Only) COM4 (X7SPA-L Only) COM1 JPI2C1 JBT1: COMS CLEAR JPC3 I-SATA1 T-SGPIO2 I-SATA2 I-SATA0 JVGA1...

  • Page 48: Vga Connector

    AUDIO FP JBAT1 JPUSB1 JPL1 JI2C1 JPL2 JPG1 JBMC1 JOH1 JUSB4 JPCIE1 SLOT1 PCI-E X4 (IN X16 SLOT) JI2C1 ON:ENABLE CD-in OFF:DISABLE JUSB3 L A N 2 n o t available on the X7SPA-L X7SPA-L Only Back Panel Connectors 2-10...

  • Page 49: Lan Ports / Ipmi

    BI_D4+ HF, X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525, BI_D3+ BI_D4- X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525 and one on the X7SPA-L motherboard Note: IPMI on the X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-HF-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525 is sup- ported through the same network connec- tion as LAN1. Note: Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.

  • Page 50: Front Control Panel

    X7SPA and X7SPE 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 51: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the +3.3V table on the right for pin definitions. Ground HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) on pins 13 and 14 of JF1.

  • Page 52: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail Led

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED Cable to the OH/ Pin# Definition Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings Ground of chassis overheat or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin OH/Fan Fail Indicator definitions.

  • Page 53: 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 54: Connecting Cables

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard power connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR ATX Power 24-pin Connector Connectors Pin Definitions (JPW1) The 24-pin main power connector...

  • Page 55: Fan Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers The X7SPA and X7SPE series has two fan Fan Header headers. Fan1 is the CPU fan and Fan2 Pin Definitions is for the system cooling fan. These fans Pin# Definition are 4-pin fan headers. However, Pins 1~3 Ground of the fan headers are backward compat- +12V...

  • Page 56: Overheat/Fan Fail Led (Joh)

    OH Active failure. Refer to the table on right for pin definitions. OH/Fan Fail LED Status Message State Message Front Panel Audio Header (X7SPA-L Solid Overheat Only) Blinking Fan Fail The Front Panel Audio header is used to connect the chassis' front panel High Definition...

  • Page 57: Chassis Intrusion

    Chapter 2: Installation Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located Chassis Intrusion at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the Pin Definitions (JL1) appropriate cable from the chassis to Pin# Definition inform you of a chassis intrusion when Intrusion Input the chassis is opened. Ground SATA DOM Power PWR Supply I...

  • Page 58: Cd Header (X7Spa-L Only)

    CD Header Pin Definitions A 4-pin CD header located at CD1 is avail- Pin# Definition able on the X7SPA-L. This header allows Left Stereo Signal you to use the onboard sound for audio CD Ground playback. Connect an audio cable from your...

  • Page 59: Lvds Connector (X7Spa-L Only)

    LVDS Connector (X7SPA-L Only) LVDS Pin Definitions An LVDS connector (J5) is available on the Pin# Definition Definition X7SPA-L only. This connector provides 18-bit 3.3V 3.3V LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) for LDATAP0 LDATAN0 an LCD panel or other similar devices. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 60: Tpm Header(X7Spe-H-D525, X7Spe-Hf-D525 Only)

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual TPM Header Trusted Platform Module Header (X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525 Pin Definitions Only) Pin # Definition Pin # Definition This header is used to connect a Trusted LCLK Platform Module (TPM), available from LFRAME No Pin a third-party vendor.

  • Page 61: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts 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 62: Lan Port Enable/Disable

    Enabled (default) tings. The default setting is enabled. Disabled Note: LAN Port 2 is not available on the X7SPA-L. C to PCI-Slots Jumper Settings SMB (I C) Bus to PCI Slots Jumper...

  • Page 63: Cmos Clear

    Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead JBT1: COMS CLEAR of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact JPC3 T-SGPIO2 T-SGPIO1 JVGA1 pads to prevent accidental clearing of JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short LAN1...

  • Page 64: Usb Wake-Up (Not Available On The X7Spe-H-D525, X7Spa-H-D525, X7Spa-Hf-D525 And X7Spe-Hf-D525)

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual USB Wake-Up (Not Available on the USB Wake-Up X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA- Jumper Settings HF-D525 and X7SPE-HF-D525) Jumper Setting Definition Use JPUSB jumper to enable the function Pins 1-2 Enabled of "System Waking-Up via USB devices". Pins 2-3 Disabled (Default) This jumper allows you to "wake-up"...

  • Page 65: Tpm Support Enable (Not Available On X7Spa-H-D525, X7Spa-Hf-D525, X7Spe-H-D525, X7Spe-Hf-D525)

    Chapter 2: Installation TPM Support Enable (Not available on X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525, TPM Support Enable X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525) Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition JPT1 allows the user to enable TPM (Trust- Enabled ed Platform Modules) support to enhance (Default) data integrity and system security. See the Disabled table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 66: Power Led/Speaker

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Power LED/Speaker On the JD1 header, pins 1~3 are used Speaker Connector Pin Definitions for a power LED and pins 4~7 are Pin Setting Definition used for an external speaker. If you Pins 6-7 Internal Speaker wish to use the onboard speaker, you Pins 4-7...

  • Page 67: Vga Enable

    JPG1 allows the user to enable or disable Enabled (default) the onboard VGA adapter on the X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-HF, X7SPA-HF-D525 and X7SPE- Disabled HF-D525. The default setting is Enabled. HDA/AC97 Select (X7SPA-L Only) HDA/AC97 Jumper Settings JL2 allows the user to select between High Pin# 1-2 Definition Definition Audio (HDA) or legacy AC97 audio.

  • Page 68: Power Force On Enable/Disable

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Power Force On Enable/Disable Power Force On Enable/Disable Jumper JPF allows you to enable (force on) or Jumper Settings disable the Power Force On function. If enabled, Jumper Setting Definition the power will always stay on automatically. If Open Normal this function is disabled (the normal setting), the...

  • Page 69: Onboard Indicators

    Yellow (Flashing) ConnectionActive Link/Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port 1 LAN Port 2 (Not available on the X7SPA-L) Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) JSMB1:SMBus1 JPW1 KB/MOUSE JSMB1 JLPC80...

  • Page 70: Serial Ata And Hdd Connections

    I-SATA0 the X7SPA-L. I-SATA1 I-SATA2* I-SATA5* I-SATA4 I-SATA3 JSMB1:SMBus1 JPW1 *I-SATA2 and I-SATA3 are not KB/MOUSE JSMB1 FAN1 FAN2 JLPC80 available on the X7SPA-L. COM1 JPI2C1 JBT1: COMS CLEAR JPC3 I-SATA2 I-SATA1 I-SATA0 T-SGPIO2 JVGA1 T-SGPIO1 JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE LAN1...

  • Page 71: 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 72: Memory Errors

    X7SPA and X7SPE 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.) Memory Errors 1.

  • Page 73: Frequently Asked Questions

    Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X7SPA-L, X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-H, X7SPE-HF supports up to 4GB of unbuffered Non-ECC DDR2 667/800 MHz, two-way interleaved or non-interleaved SO DIMM SDRAM. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory.
  • Page 74 X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/.

  • Page 75: 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.
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  • Page 77: Chapter 4 Bios

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X7SPA and X7SPE series. 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.

  • Page 78: How To Start The Setup Utility

    X7SPA and X7SPE 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.

  • Page 79: 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 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF/X7SPE-H/X7SPE-HF/X7SPE-H-D525/ X7SPE-HF-D525/X7SPA-H-D525/X7SPA-HF-D525 Version...

  • Page 80: 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: BOOT Feature  Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot.

  • Page 81: Bootup Num-Lock

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Bootup Num-Lock This feature selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. The options are Off and On. PS/2 Mouse Support This feature enables support for the PS/2 mouse. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs.

  • Page 82: Standby Power In S5

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Standby Power in S5 This feature supplies standby power while in S5 (sleep mode). Set this feature to Disabled to comply with EuP requirements, Enable this feature to activate wake-up capability while in sleep mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU Configuration ...

  • Page 83: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Advanced Chipset Control  The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below. Northbridge Configuration  DRAM Frequency This option allows the user to select the desired frequency setting for the onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 667 MHz and 800 MHz. (667 MHz is not available on the X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525 and X7SPE-HF-D525).

  • Page 84: Video Function Configuration (X7Spa-L, X7Spe-H, X7Spa-H-D525 And X7Spe-H-D525 Only)

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Video Function Configuration (X7SPA-L, X7SPE-H,  X7SPA-H-D525 and X7SPE-H-D525 only) DVMT Mode Select Select DVMT Mode to enable Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). The options are Fixed Mode and DVMT Mode. DVMT/Fixed Memory This item selects the DVMT/Fixed memory size. The options are 128MB, 256MB and Maximum DVMT.

  • Page 85: Usb Controller

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS on the motherboard, and vise versa. The settings are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. USB Controller This feature allows the user to Enable or Disable the onboard USB controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: This function is grayed-out if USB Func- tions above is set to Enabled.
  • Page 86 X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with a 48-bit LBA mode addressing. If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode.

  • Page 87: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Select SWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select MWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs.

  • Page 88: Plug & Play Os

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Plug & Play OS Selecting Yes allows the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the AMI BIOS to configure all devices in the system.

  • Page 89: Remote Access Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS for Serial Port1 are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3. The options for Serial Port2 are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, and 2E8/IRQ3. Remote Access Configuration  Remote Access This allows the user to enable the Remote Access feature. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will display: Serial Port Number This feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console...

  • Page 90: Hardware Health Configuration

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Hardware Health Configuration  This feature allows the user to monitor Hardware Health of the system and review the status of each item when displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which de- termines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat.

  • Page 91: Cpufan / Sysfan Speed

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS User intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU fans and the chassis ventilation for blockage. 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: The Default Alarm –...

  • Page 92: Fan Speed Control Modes

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective system cooling.

  • Page 93: Acpi Aware O/S

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ACPI Aware O/S Enable ACPI support if it is supported by the OS to control ACPI through the Operat- ing System. Otherwise, disable this feature. The options are Yes and No. Suspend Mode This setting allows you to configure the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) state for your system when it is in the Suspend mode.

  • Page 94: Status Of Bmc

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Status of BMC Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) manages the interface between system management software and platform hardware. This is an informational feature which returns the status code of the BMC micro controller. IPMI Function Set this item to Disabled to turn off the IPMI feature.

  • Page 95: Bmc Watch Dog Timer Action

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Gateway Address - Enter the Gateway address this machine will use (i.e., 192.168.10.1). MAC Address - The BIOS will automatically enter the MAC address (also known as Hardware Address) of this machine, however it may be over-ridden. MAC addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers (Base 16, 0 ~ 9, A, B, C, D, E, F) separated by dots.

  • Page 96: Security Settings

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass- words, the Supervisor password must be set first. Supervisor Password This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system.

  • Page 97: Change User Password

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Change User Password Select this feature and press <Enter> to access the submenu , and then type in a new User Password. Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) Password Check Available options are Setup and Always. Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled, the AMI BOIS displays a warning when any program (or virus) is- sues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard...

  • Page 98: Boot Settings

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Device Priority  This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled.

  • Page 99: Removable Drives

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Removable Drives  This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled. • 1st Drive • 2nd Drive - [USB: XXXXXXXXX] Retry Boot Devices Select this option to retry booting from the configured boot devices if the systems fail to boot initially.

  • Page 100: Discard Changes And Exit

    X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual figuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. 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 101: Appendix A Post Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the AMI BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
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  • Page 103: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions 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 104: 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 105 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions 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 106 X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 107 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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