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  • Page 1 X10SLH-F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: About This Motherboard

    X10SLH-F supports a single Intel ® Xeon E3-1200 v3 and 4th Genera- tion Core™ i3, Pentium, Celeron processors in an LGA 1150 H3 socket. With the Intel ® C226 Express chipset built in, the X10SLH-F motherboard supports Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology, offering great system enhancement to Denlow Server platforms.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X10SLH-F 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

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Chipset Overview ..................1-10 Special Features ....................1-11 PC Health Monitoring ..................1-11 ACPI Features ....................1-12 Power Supply ....................1-12 Super I/O ....................... 1-13 Advanced Power Management ..............1-13 Intel ®...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............2-18 Ethernet Ports ..................2-19 Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicators ..........2-20 Front Control Panel ..................2-21 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............... 2-22 NMI Button ....................2-22 Power LED ....................2-22 HDD LED ....................2-23 NIC1/NIC2 LEDs ..................
  • Page 8 X10SLH-F User’s Manual 2-10 SATA Connections ..................2-39 SATA 3.0 Connections ................2-39 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures ................3-1 Technical Support Procedures ................ 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ................3-4 Battery Removal and Installation ..............3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service..............3-6 Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction ......................

  • 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 X10SLH-F User’s Manual X10SLH-F 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 X10SLH-F Motherboard Layout LAN2 USB2/3(3.0) LAN1 USB4/5 COM1 IPMI _LAN LAN CTRL LAN CTRL COM2 X10SLH-F Rev. 1.01 JBT1 Battery I-SATA3 I-SATA0 I-SATA4 I-SATA1 I-SATA5 I-SATA2 SPKR1 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 T-SGPIO2 JSD1 Important Notes to the User •...
  • Page 12 X10SLH-F User’s Manual X10SLH-F Quick Reference LAN2 LAN1 USB4/5 USB2/3(3.0) COM1 IPMI _LAN LAN CTRL LAN CTRL COM2 X10SLH-F Rev. 1.01 JBT1 Battery I-SATA3 I-SATA0 I-SATA4 I-SATA1 I-SATA5 I-SATA2 SPKR1 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 T-SGPIO2 JSD1...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction X10SLH-F Jumpers Jumper Description Default JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Chpt. 2) C1/JI SMB to PCI Slots Off (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME1 ME Recovery Pins 2-3 (Normal) JPME2...
  • Page 14 X10SLH-F User’s Manual USB 8/9, USB 12/13 Front Panel Accessible USB 2.0 Headers 8/9, 12/13 Backpanel VGA Port X10SLH-F LED Indicators Description Color/State Status Onboard Standby PWR LED Green: Solid on Power On Unit Identifer (UID) LED Blue: On Unit Identified...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Single Intel ® Xeon E3-1200 v3 and 4th Generation Core™ i3, Pentium, Celeron processors in an LGA 1150 H3 socket. Memory Supports up to 32 GB of DDR3 Unbuffered ECC 1600/1333 MHz (1.35V/1.5V) memory in four memory slots. Dual-channel memory DIMM sizes UDIMM...
  • Page 16 X10SLH-F User’s Manual Main Switch Override Mechanism Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-Off Internal/External Modem Ring-On Power-on mode for AC power recovery PC Health Monitoring CPU Monitoring Onboard voltage monitors for CPU core, +3.3V, +5V,-12V, +12V, +3.3V Stdby, VBAT, Memory, VCORE for CPU...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction X10SLH-F Block Diagram DDR3 (CHA) DIMM1 PCIe3.0_x16 1600/1333MHz DIMM2(Far) PCIe x16 SLOT Haswell 8.0Gb DDR3 (CHB) DIMM1 (H3) 1600/1333MHz DIMM2(Far) PCIe x8 SLOT SVID VRM 12.5 MISC VRs PCIe_x1 GLAN1 PCIe_x4 RJ45 PCIe x8 SLOT I210 2.5Gbps 5.0Gbps...

  • Page 18: Chipset Overview

    Direct Media Interface (DMI) for chip-to-chip true iso- chronous communication, providing up to 10 Gb/s of software-transparent data transfer rate on each read/write direction. In addition, the X10SLH-F also features a TCO timer which allows the system to recover from a software/hardware lock and perform tasks, including Function Disable and Intruder Detect.

  • 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

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual System Resource Alert This feature is available when the system is used with SuperDoctor® III in the Windows OS environment or used with SuperDoctor II in Linux. SuperDoctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predefined thresholds.

  • Page 21: Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction motherboard. Failure in doing so will void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard. 2. To provide adequate power to SATA devices, please con- nect the SATA DOM PWR connector (JSD1) to the power supply. It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above.

  • Page 22: Manageability Engine (Me)

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Manageability Engine (ME) The Manageability Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the PCH, provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services provided by SPS are different from those provided by the ME on client platforms.

  • Page 23: 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 24 X10SLH-F 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. Re- emplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomen-...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Static-Sensitive Devices

    X10SLH-F 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 27: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Installing the LGA1150 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.
  • Page 28 X10SLH-F User’s Manual 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the North center edge and the South center edge of the CPU.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation 5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.

  • Page 30: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan 1. Locate the CPU Fan power connec- tor on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) 2. Position the heatsink so that the...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation 7. Align the four heatsink fasten- ers with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. Also, make sure to orient each fastener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing...

  • Page 32: Removing The Heatsink

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 33: Installing Ddr3 Memory

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing DDR3 Memory Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory mod- ules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs...

  • Page 34: Removing Memory Modules

    Slot B2 (Blue Slot) Towards the edge of the motherboard The X10SLH-F supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 ECC 1600/1333 MHz (1.35V/1.5V) memory in four slots. Populating these DIMM mod- ules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation • For Microsoft Windows users: Microsoft implemented a design change in the Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista. This change is specific to the behavior of Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode which improves driver compatibility. For more information, please read the following article at Microsoft’s Knowledge Base website at: http://support.microsoft.

  • Page 36: Motherboard Installation

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas- teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Connectors/Io Ports

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the industry standards. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Backplane I/O Panel LAN2 LAN1 USB4/5 USB2/3(3.0) COM1 IPMI...

  • Page 39: Serial Ports

    A. COM1 LAN2 LAN1 USB4/5 USB2/3(3.0) COM1 B. COM2 IPMI _LAN C. VGA LAN CTRL LAN CTRL COM2 X10SLH-F Rev. 1.01 JBT1 Battery I-SATA3 I-SATA0 I-SATA1 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 I-SATA2 SPKR1 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 T-SGPIO2...

  • Page 40: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Four Universal Serial Bus 3.0 ports (USB 2, USB 3, USB 4, USB 5) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, two USB 2.0 headers (four USB 2.0 connections: 8/9, 12/13), a Type A USB 3.0 header (USB 0), and a Vertical Type A USB 3.0 header (USB 1) are also located on the motherboard to provide front chassis access using USB cables (not included).

  • Page 41: Ethernet Ports

    Ground TD3- Ground (NC: No Connection) A. LAN1 B. LAN2 LAN2 LAN1 USB4/5 USB2/3(3.0) COM1 IPMI _LAN LAN CTRL LAN CTRL COM2 X10SLH-F Rev. 1.01 JBT1 Battery I-SATA3 I-SATA0 I-SATA4 I-SATA1 I-SATA5 I-SATA2 SPKR1 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 T-SGPIO2 JSD1 2-19...

  • Page 42: Unit Identifier Switch/Uid Led Indicators

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicators UID Switch A Unit Identifier (UID) Switch and two LED Indi- Pin# Definition cators are located on the motherboard. The UID Ground Switch is located next to the VGA port on the Ground backplane.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 45: Hdd Led

    LAN1 USB4/5 USB2/3(3.0) COM1 IPMI _LAN LAN CTRL LAN CTRL Ground NMI- COM2 PWRLED LED_Anode+ X10SLH-F Rev. 1.01 HDD LED LED_Anode+ LAN1_Activity LED_Anode+ LAN2 Activity LED_Anode+ Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/ Red+ (Blue LED Cathode) PWR FaiL/UID LED) JBT1 LED_Anode+ Power Fail LED...

  • Page 46: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail/Pwr Fail/Uid Led

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual 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 Red+(Blue LED Cathode) 8 of Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail and...

  • Page 47: Reset Button

    LAN1 USB4/5 USB2/3(3.0) COM1 IPMI _LAN LAN CTRL LAN CTRL Ground COM2 NMI- PWRLED LED_Anode+ X10SLH-F Rev. 1.01 HDD LED LED_Anode+ LAN1_Activity LED_Anode+ LAN2 Activity LED_Anode+ Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/ Red+ (Blue LED Cathode) PWR FaiL/UID LED) JBT1 LED_Anode+ Power Fail LED...

  • Page 48: Connecting Cables

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. For information on Backpanel USB and Front Panel USB ports, refer to page 2-21.

  • Page 49: Fan Headers (Fan 1- Fan 4/Fan A)

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers (Fan 1- Fan 4/Fan A) Fan Header Pin Definitions The X10SLH-F has five fan headers (Fan 1-Fan Pin# Definition 4, Fan A). These fans are 4-pin fan headers. Ground (Black) Although pins 1-3 of the fan headers are back- 2.5A/+12V...

  • Page 50: Internal Buzzer (Spkr1)

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Internal Buzzer (SPKR1) Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Buzzer (SPKR1) can be Pin# Definitions used to provide audible indications for Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In various beep codes. See the table on Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 51: Dom Pwr Connector (Jsd1)

    Ground tions. No Connection A. DOM PWR LAN2 LAN1 USB4/5 USB2/3(3.0) COM1 B. Standby PWR IPMI _LAN LAN CTRL LAN CTRL COM2 X10SLH-F Rev. 1.01 JBT1 Battery I-SATA3 I-SATA0 I-SATA4 I-SATA1 I-SATA5 I-SATA2 SPKR1 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 T-SGPIO2 JSD1...

  • Page 52: T-Sgpio 1/2 Headers

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers T-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two Serial-Link General Purpose Pin# Definition Definition Input/Output headers (T-SGPIO 1/2) are located on the motherboard to en- Ground Data hance system performance. See the Load Ground table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 53: Power Smb (I 2 C) Connector

    See the table on the right for pin PWR Fail definitions. Ground +3.3V A. PWR SMB LAN2 LAN1 USB4/5 USB2/3(3.0) COM1 IPMI _LAN LAN CTRL LAN CTRL COM2 X10SLH-F Rev. 1.01 JBT1 Battery I-SATA3 I-SATA0 I-SATA4 I-SATA1 I-SATA5 I-SATA2 SPKR1 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 T-SGPIO2 JSD1...

  • Page 54: Jumper Settings

    X10SLH-F 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 be- tween two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 55: Cmos Clear (Jbt1)

    PCI slots. See the table on the right for jumper settings. A. Clear CMOS LAN2 LAN1 USB4/5 USB2/3(3.0) COM1 B. JI C. JI IPMI _LAN LAN CTRL LAN CTRL COM2 X10SLH-F Rev. 1.01 JBT1 Battery I-SATA3 I-SATA0 I-SATA4 I-SATA1 I-SATA5 I-SATA2 SPKR1 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 T-SGPIO2...

  • Page 56: Watch Dog Enable/Disable

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Watch Dog Enable/Disable Watch Dog Jumper Settings Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that Jumper Setting Definition can reboot the system when a software ap- Pins 1-2 Reset (default) plication hangs. Close Pins 1-2 to reset the Pins 2-3 system if an application hangs.

  • Page 57: Manufacturer Mode Select

    See the table on the right for pin definitions. A. ME Select Enable LAN2 LAN1 USB4/5 USB2/3(3.0) COM1 B. ME Recovery IPMI _LAN LAN CTRL LAN CTRL COM2 X10SLH-F Rev. 1.01 JBT1 Battery I-SATA3 I-SATA0 I-SATA4 I-SATA1 I-SATA5 I-SATA2 SPKR1 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1...

  • Page 58: Vga Enable

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual VGA Enable VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable Jumper Setting Definition the onboard VGA connector. The default Enabled (Default) setting is 1-2 to enable the connection. Disabled See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 59: Onboard Indicators

    IPMI_Dedicated LAN LEDs Link LED Activity LED An IPMI_Dedicated LAN is also located on the I/O Backplane of the X10SLH-F. IPMI LAN Link Speed LED (Left) & The amber LED on the right indicates Connection Activity LED (Right) connection and activity, while the...

  • Page 60: Onboard Power Led (Le3)

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Onboard Power LED (LE3) Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED Status An Onboard Power LED is located at LE3 Status Definition on the motherboard. When LE3 is on, the System Off AC power cable is connected. Make sure...

  • Page 61: 2-10 Sata Connections

    2-10 SATA Connections SATA 3.0 Connections Six Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors (I-SATA0-5) are located on the X10SLH-F. These SATA 3.0 ports are supported by the Intel C226 PCH chip. The SATA 3.0 ports support RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5; while the SATA 2.0 ports support RAID 0 and 1.
  • Page 62 X10SLH-F User’s Manual Notes 2-40...

  • Page 63: 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 64: Memory Errors

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to re- move all the add-on cards and cables first. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.)

  • Page 65: 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 reseller for troubleshooting services.

  • Page 66: Frequently Asked Questions

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X10SLH-F supports up to 32GB of unbuffered ECC DDR3 1600/1333 MHz (1.5V/1.35V) memory modules. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: We do NOT recommend that you upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.

  • Page 67: Battery Removal And Installation

    USB floppy drive instead of the onboard floppy drive. For the IPMI jumper location, please check Chapter 1. Question: What is the heatsink part number for my X10SLH-F motherboard? Answer: For the 1U passive heatsink, ask for SNK-P0046P (back plate is included).

  • Page 68: 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/RmaForm/). 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 69: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X10SLH-F. The 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 70: 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 71 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 X10SLH-F Version Build Date Memory Information...

  • Page 72: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X10SLH-F 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 cause system to become unstable.

  • Page 73: Power Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Bootup Num-Lock This feature selects the Power-on state for the Numlock key. The options are Off and On. Wait For 'F1' If Error This feature forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error oc- curs.
  • Page 74 X10SLH-F User’s Manual CPU Configuration  The following CPU information will be displayed: • Type of CPU • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Maximum CPU Speed • Minimum CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Intel HT(Hyper-Threading) Technology •...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hyper-threading Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU per- formance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Limit CPUID Maximum Select Enabled to set the maximum CPU ID value and to boot the legacy operat- ing systems that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions.
  • Page 76 X10SLH-F User’s Manual EIST EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consump- tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 2-Core Ratio Limit (Available when "Turbo Mode" is set to Enabled) This increases (multiplies) 2 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when two CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value.
  • Page 78 X10SLH-F User’s Manual CPU C6 Report (Available when "CPU C-States" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all caches is turned off.

  • Page 79: Chipset Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Package C-State limit Select Auto for the AMI BIOS to automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0, C1, C6, C7 and Auto. LakeTiny Feature Select Enabled for LakeTing feature support. The options are Disabled and En- abled.

  • Page 80: Memory Configuration

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Detect Non-Compliance Device Select Enabled for the AMI BIOS will automatically detect a PCI-E device that is not in compliance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Program PCI-E ASPM After OpROM PCI-E ASPM, Active State Power Management for PCI-Express slots, is a power management protocol used to manage power consumption of serial-link devices installed on PCI-Exp slots during prolonged off-peak time.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • Minimum Delay Time • CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) • Row Precharge (tRPmin) • Active to Precharege (tRASmin) Memory Frequency Limiter This feature sets the limit of memory frequency for DIMM modules installed on the the motherboard. The options are 1067 (MHz), 1333 (MHz), 1600 (MHz), and Auto.

  • Page 82: Sata Configuration

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual EHCI2 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) Controller 2 for USB 2.0 support. One EHCI controller must always be enabled. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.. Legacy USB Support This feature enables support for legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if USB devices are not present.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SATA Mode Selection This item selects the mode for the installed SATA drives. The options are Disabled, IDE , AHCI and RAID. SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver This item enables either the on board SATA option ROM or the EFI driver. The options are Enabled or Disabled.
  • Page 84 X10SLH-F User’s Manual If IDE is selected in SATA Mode Selection above, the following items are displayed: Serial ATA Port 0~ Port 5 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port. •...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration  This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: Above 4G Decoding Select Enabled for 64-bit devices to be decoded above the 4GB address space If 64bit PCI decoding is supported by the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 86: Acpi Settings

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual using a legacy device installed in a PCI slot. The options are Do Not Launch, UEFI Only and Legacy Only. Other PCI Device ROM Priority This feature selects a PCI device OPROM to launch for system boot if this device is not a network, mass storage, or video device.

  • Page 87: Intel Server Platform Services Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS WHEA Support This feature Enables the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support for the Windows 2008 (or a later vision) operating system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Intel Server Platform Services Configuration  The following status information for this motherboard are displayed: •...

  • Page 88: Serial Port Console Redirection

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Change Settings This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and 2. Select Auto to let the BIOS automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address. The options for Serial Port 1 are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3F8h;...
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management / Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Use this feature to enable console redirection. Console Redirection Use this feature to enable console redirection for Serial Port Out-of-Band Manage- ment / Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) ports. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 90: Event Logs

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Event Logs Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  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. Erase Event Log If this feature is set to Yes, all logged events will be erased.

  • Page 91: View Smbios Event Log

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS METW The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) defines number of minutes must pass between duplicate log events before MECI is incremented. This is in minutes, from 0 to 99. The default value is 60. View SMBIOS Event Log ...
  • Page 92 X10SLH-F User’s Manual IPMI  System Event Log  This feature is used to change the Sytem Event Log (SEL) configuration. SEL Components - Change this item to enable or disable all features of System Event Logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled. When Enabled, the following can be configured: Erase SEL - This option erases all logged SEL events.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Configuration Address Source This feature selects whether the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Ad- dress are automatically assigned by the network's DHCP server (Dynamic Host and Configuration Protocol) or manually entered by the user (Static). If Static is selected, the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address must be manually entered below.

  • Page 94: Boot Settings

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Set Boot Priority 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 95 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS  Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a boot device from which the systems will boot after power-on. Add Boot Option Enter the name of the new boot option here. Path for Boot Option Enter the path of the new boot option here.

  • Page 96: Security Settings

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual 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 97: 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 98 X10SLH-F User’s Manual Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the 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>.

  • Page 99: Appendix A 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.
  • Page 100 X10SLH-F User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 101: 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 102: Configuring Superdoctor ® Iii

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 103 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User’s Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ac- cessories/software/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperDoctor II application instead.
  • Page 104 X10SLH-F User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 105: 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 106 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 107 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 108 X10SLH-F 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.

  • Page 109: Appendix D Dual Boot Block

    Appendix D: Dual Boot Block Appendix D Dual Boot Block D-1 Introduction This motherboard supports the Dual Boot Block feature, which is the last-ditch mechanism to recover the BIOS boot block. This section provides an introduction to the feature. BIOS Boot Block A BIOS boot block is the minimum BIOS loader required to enable necessary hardware components for the BIOS crisis recovery flash that will update the main BIOS block.

  • Page 110: Steps To Reboot The System By Using Jumper Jbr1 (Available When Jbr1 Is Installed Onboard

    X10SLH-F User’s Manual D-2 Steps to Reboot the System by Using Jumper JBR1 (Available when JBR1 is Installed onboard) 1. Power down the system. 2. Close pins 2-3 on Jumper JBR1, and power on the system. 3. Follow the BIOS recovery SOP listed in the previous chapter (Appendix C).
  • Page 111 (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 com- munication 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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