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  • Page 1 Инструкция SuperMicro X7SBi Перейти в карточку товара 8 800 775 98 98...
  • Page 2 X7SBi USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1a...
  • Page 3 This product, including software and documentation, 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 4: Manual Organization

    Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X7SBi motherboard. The X7SBi supports a Quad Core/Dual Core Intel® Xeon 3000 Series/3200 Series Processor at system bus speeds of 1333/1066/800 MHz.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Manual Organization ....................iii Conventions Used in the Manual .................. iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ..................... 1-1 Contacting Supermicro ................1-2 X7SBi Image ................1-3 X7SBi Layout ................1-4 X7SBi Quick Reference ............... 1-5 Motherboard Features ................1-6 Chipset/System Block Diagram ..............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Connecting Cables ..................2-13 ATX Power Connector ................2-13 Processor Power Connector ..............2-13 Overheat LED/Fan Fail LED ..............2-14 Chassis Intrusion ..................2-14 T-SGPIO Headers ..................2-15 Power LED ....................2-15 USB ......................2-16 GLAN Ports ....................2-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ..........
  • Page 7 X7SBi User’s Manual No Power ....................3-1 No Video ....................3-1 Memory Errors ................... 3-2 ..........3-2 Technical Support Procedures ................ 3-2 Frequently Asked Questions ................3-3 Returning Merchandise for Service ..............3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction ....................... 4-1 Running Setup ....................4-2 Main BIOS Setup .....................
  • Page 8: 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 mother- board.
  • Page 9: 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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 10: X7Sbi Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction X7SBi Image An Important Note to the User Revision available at the time of publishing. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    X7SBi User’s Manual Motherboard Layout ATX 24-Pin PWR SMB PS Fan1 CPU Fan 8-Pin PWR JUSB1 Xeon 3000/3200 Intel 3210 DIMM1A JLED1 DIMM1B DIMM2A DIMM2B Fan2 Intel JPL1 Buzzer CTRL Fan3 Slot6 SXB1 PCI-Exp. x8 Slot6 SXB2 PCI-X 133 MHz Intel CTRL PXH-V...
  • Page 12: X7Sbi Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction X7SBi Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (*See Chapter 2) C1/JI C (SMB) Bus to PCI slots (Open/Open: Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 Giga-bit LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB1 BP USB Wake Up (USB 0/1) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB2 FP USB Wake Up(USB 2~7) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Watch Dog...
  • Page 13: Motherboard Features

    X7SBi User’s Manual Motherboard Features Latest CPU technology! Intel Xeon 3000 Series/3200 Series Processor at system bus speeds of 1333/1066/800 MHz. OS Licensing Support Windows Advanced Server, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003 (Standard, Enterprise) and Windows Vista Operating Systems Memory Latest memory technology! (N...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1: Introduction ACPI Features Onboard I/O functions 0, 1, 5 and 10 (in the Windows OS environment) Temperature Other CD Utilities Dimensions...
  • Page 15: Chipset/System Block Diagram

    X7SBi User’s Manual LGA775_PROCESSOR VRM 11 CK505 CLK FSB: 1333/1066/800 PCIE_x 8 1x PCIX_64 PCIE_x 8 DIMM_CHA DDR2_667/800 PCI- X B US DIMM_CHB Intel 3210 PX H - V MC H PCIE_x 8 PCIE_x1 GLAN2 82573L UDMA/100 ICH9R PCIE_x1 PRI_IDE GLAN1 82573V PCI_32_BUS S-ATA/300...
  • Page 16: Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview The 3210 chipset, designed for use with the Quad Core/Dual Core Intel Xeon 3000 Series/3200 Series Processor, is comprised of two primary components: the Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the I/O Controller Hub ICH9R. In addition, the PXH-V chip is used for added functionality.
  • Page 17: Pc Health Monitoring

    X7SBi User’s Manual PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X7SBi. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitoring (via SuperO Doctor III) The onboard voltage monitor will scan the following voltages continuously: CPU Cores, Chipset Voltage, Memory Voltage, +1.8V, +3.3V, +3.3V Standby, 5V, +5V Standby, 12V, and 12V.
  • Page 18: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction BIOS Support for USB Keyboard If the USB keyboard is the only keyboard in the system, this keyboard will function like a normal keyboard during system boot-up. Main Switch Override Mechanism When an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a system suspend button.
  • Page 19: Power Supply

    X7SBi User’s Manual and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor architecture-indepen- dent implementation that is compatible with both Windows and Linux Operating Systems. Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation.
  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The fol- Precautions grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag. chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
  • Page 21: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    X7SBi User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: 1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2: Installation Installation of the LGA775 Processor 1. Press the socket lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU Socket Lever socket, from its locking position. Load Plate 2. Gently lift the socket lever to open the load plate. 3.
  • Page 23 X7SBi User's Manual North Center Edge to hold the CPU at the North Center Edge and the South Center Edge of the CPU. 6. Align Pin 1 of the CPU with Pin 1 of the socket. Once aligned, carefully lower the South Center Edge CPU straight down to the socket.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Installation Installation and Removal of the Heatsink Installing a Passive Heatsink Passive Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the Screw#1 has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with Screw#2 those on the retention mechanism.
  • Page 25: Installing Ddr2 Memory

    X7SBi User's Manual Installing DDR2 Memory Memory Module Installation Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage. Support The X7SBi supports up to 8 GB of Dual channel, unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR2 800/667 SDRAM in 4 DIMM slots. Both interleaved and non-inter- leaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots.
  • Page 26: Back Panel Connectors/Io Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing DIMM into Slot DDR2 To Install: Insert module verti- cally and press it down until it snaps into place. Pay atten- tion to the notch. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each Top View Of DDR2 Slot release tab outward to release the DIMM from the slot.
  • Page 27: Front Control Panel

    X7SBi User's Manual Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer JF1 Header Pins Ground Power LED...
  • Page 28: Nmi Button

    Chapter 2: Installation NMI Button NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Control Ground Power LED Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1.
  • Page 29: Hdd Led

    X7SBi User's Manual HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located HDD LED on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a hard drive LED cable here to display disk activities (for any hard drives on HD Active the system, including Serial ATA and IDE).
  • Page 30: Oh/Fan Fail Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED Connect an LED cable to the OH/Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings Ground of chassis overheating or fan failure. OH/Fan Fail Indicator Refer to the table on the right for pin Status Normal...
  • Page 31: Reset Button

    X7SBi User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer Reset case. Refer to the table on the right for Ground Power Button The Power Button connection is located...
  • Page 32: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector ATX Power Connector +3.3V +3.3V The main power supply connector -12V +3.3V (JPW1) on the X7SBi meets the SSI can only use a 24-pin power supply PS_ON cable on the motherboard. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct.
  • Page 33: Overheat Led/Fan Fail Led

    X7SBi User's Manual Overheat LED/Fan Failure Overheat LED The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED to indicate chassis overheat- 5vDC ing. This LED blinks when there is a OH Active fan failure. Refer to the table on right OH/Fan Fail LED State Message...
  • Page 34: T-Sgpio Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO Headers T-SGPIO Two SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located on the motherboard. These headers suppor t serial link interface for the onboard SATA Ground DATA Out connectors. See the table on the right for Load Ground Clock...
  • Page 35: Usb

    X7SBi User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB Front Panel USB (USB0/1) (USB10/11) Two Back Panel Universal Serial Bus ports: USB0 and USB1 are located at J11 on the I/O back panel. The Front-Accessible USB headers: USB 6/7/8/9, located at J44 and J45, Ground Ground can be used to provide front access...
  • Page 36: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located at J15 on the Back Data Panel USB ports on the motherboard. Ground tions. (Note: NC=No connection.) Clock Speaker Connector The speaker connector, located at...
  • Page 37: Fan Headers

    X7SBi User's Manual Fan Headers The X7SBi has six fan connections (Fan1 to Fan6). Fan6 is designated as the CPU Cooling Fan. Note: all these fans are 4- pin fans. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan Fan Header headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans.) See the table on the Ground (Black) speeds are controlled by Thermal Man-...
  • Page 38: Wake-On-Ring

    Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is located at JWOR. This function allows your computer to be awakened by an Ground (Black) incoming call to the modem when in Wake-up the suspend state. See the table on have a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to use this feature.
  • Page 39: Vga Connector

    X7SBi User's Manual VGA Connector A VGA connector (J7) is located next to the COM1 port on the IO backplane. Refer to the board layout below for the location. PWR SMB Power SMB (I C) Connector Power SMB (I C) Connector (J17) Clock monitors onboard power supply, fan Data...
  • Page 40: 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 square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
  • Page 41: Cmos Clear

    X7SBi User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to pre- vent the accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.
  • Page 42: Watch Dog Enable

    Chapter 2: Installation Watch Dog Enable JWD controls Watch Dog, a system monitor that takes action when a soft- Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD) ware application hangs. Close Pins 1-2 to reset the system if a program hangs. Pins 1-2 Reset Close Pins 2-3 to generate a non- Pins 2-3...
  • Page 43: Usb Wake-Up

    X7SBi User's Manual USB Wake-Up These jumpers allow you to wake up the system by USB Wake-Up Jumper Settings pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by click- ing the USB mouse of your system. The JPUSB jumpers are used together with the USB Wake-Up Pins 1-2 Enabled feature in the BIOS.
  • Page 44: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators L i n k Activity (Left) (Right) GLAN LEDs Rear View There are two GLAN ports on the mother- (Viewing from the back of the system) board. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has GLAN Yellow LED (Right) Activity LED Indicator two LEDs.
  • Page 45: Floppy Connector

    X7SBi User's Manual Floppy, Hard Disk Drive, SIMSO and Printer Connections A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always connects to drive Floppy Drive Connector Floppy Connector Ground FDHDIN Ground Reserved FDEDIN at J1. See the table below for pin Ground Index Ground...
  • Page 46: Ide Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation IDE Connector IDE Drive Connectors An IDE Connector is located at J3 on the motherboard. See the table on the Reset IDE Ground Host Data 7 Host Data 8 Host Data 6 Host Data 9 Host Data 5 Host Data 10 Host Data 4 Host Data 11...
  • Page 47: Parallel Port Connector

    X7SBi User's Manual Parallel Port Connector The parallel port is located next to COM2 header. See the table on the Parallel (Printer) Port Connector Strobe- Auto Feed- Data Bit 0 Error- Data Bit 1 Init- Data Bit 2 SLCT IN- Data Bit 3 Data Bit 4 Data Bit 5...
  • Page 48: 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 49: Memory Errors

    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 reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) 1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website (http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before contacting Technical...
  • Page 50: Frequently Asked Questions

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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: An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at (http://www.
  • Page 51 X7SBi User's Manual prompts. Please note that this process may take a few minutes to complete. Do not be concerned if the screen is paused for a few minutes. Warning : Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible system boot failure! Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard? Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs...
  • Page 52: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
  • Page 53 X7SBi User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 54: Chapter 4: Bios

    Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible boot failure. Note: The SPI BIOS chip used in the X7SBi is not removable. To replace a dam- aged SPI BIOS chip, please send the motherboard to Supermicro for repair.
  • Page 55: Running Setup

    X7SBi User's Manual Running Setup Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (See the next page).
  • Page 56: Main Bios Setup Menu

    Chapter 4: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate System Date correct data. Press the <Enter> key to save the data. Legacy Diskette A diskette A.
  • Page 57 X7SBi User's Manual Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select Serial ATA to use the SATA mode, or select Auto to use the Native Mode for ATA.
  • Page 58: Advanced Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS Multi-Sector Transfers This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in multi-sector transfer. LBA Mode Control This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access a IDE Device via the LBA mode.
  • Page 59 X7SBi User's Manual Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quiet Mode This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the graphic logo screen during boot-up. QuickBoot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4: BIOS USB Wake Up Select Enable to “wake your system up” from S3, or S4 state via a USB device. If this feature is set to Enabled, you will also need to enable the USB Wake-up jumpers (JPUSB1/JPUSB2) by closing pins 1-2. (Please refer to Pg. 1-5 and Chapter 2 for more details).
  • Page 61 X7SBi User's Manual Thermal Management 2 (Available when supported by the CPU.) Set to Enabled to use Thermal Management 2 (TM2) which will lower CPU voltage Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), allowing CPU clocking to be regulated via CPU Internal Clock modulation when the CPU temperature reaches the overheat threshold.
  • Page 62 Chapter 4: BIOS information regarding hardware/software support for this function, please refer to Intel's and Microsoft's websites. Enhanced Intel Speed Step Support (Available when supported by the CPU.) Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.
  • Page 63 X7SBi User's Manual Route Port 80h Cycles to This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are PCI and LPC. USB Host Controller Select Enabled to enable the USB Host Controller. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 64 Chapter 4: BIOS Cache Base 512K-640K If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the memory area: 512K-640K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written into the L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select Uncached to disable this function.
  • Page 65 X7SBi User's Manual options are Enabled and Disabled. Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h.
  • Page 66 Chapter 4: BIOS are Enabled and Disabled. Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h.
  • Page 67 X7SBi User's Manual Serial Port A This setting allows you to assign control of Serial Port A. The options are Enabled Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for Serial Port A. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, and 2E8. Interrupt This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for Serial Port A.
  • Page 68 Chapter 4: BIOS DMA Channel This item allows you to specify the DMA channel for the parallel port. The options are DMA1 and DMA3. Floppy Disk Controller are Enabled Controlled. DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display to inform you of the event log validity.
  • Page 69 X7SBi User's Manual Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to set the BAUD rate for the console redirection.
  • Page 70 Chapter 4: BIOS the CPU and system cooling fans will run at full speed. The options are: The Default Alarm Setting: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered when the CPU temperature the CPU manufacturer to give the CPU and system fans additional time needed for CPU and system cooling.
  • Page 71 At this level, the PECI count is 0 or above the processor’s DTS thermal throttle point. Notes: Supermicro does not display CPU absolute temperatures because Intel has changed the processor methodology to PECI (Platform Environment Con- trol Interface) using DTS (Digital Thermal Sensors). Intel processors only provide PECI counts as references for fan speed controls.
  • Page 72 Chapter 4: BIOS The information provided above is for your reference only. For more informa- tion on thermal management, please refer to Intel’s Web site at www.Intel. com. System Temperature This item displays the absolute system temperature as detected by the BIOS. CPU Fan/Fan 1 to Fan 6 If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will automatically display Fan Speed Control Modes...
  • Page 73 X7SBi User's Manual IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.) This item displays the current IPMI Version. Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled, the system will continue to log events received via system interface.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4: BIOS OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank.
  • Page 75 X7SBi User's Manual Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components. 4-22...
  • Page 76: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: BIOS Security Settings Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.
  • Page 77 X7SBi User's Manual Fixed Disk Boot Sector Select Normal to enable the feature of Write-Protect to protect the boot sector on the hard drives from virus intrusion. Password on Boot When set to Enabled, a user will need to key-in a password to enter the system at system boot.
  • Page 78: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: BIOS Boot Settings Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. See details on how to change the order and described in this section. Boot List Candidate List Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders...
  • Page 79: Exit

    X7SBi User's Manual Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 80: Post Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 81 X7SBi User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 82: Appendix B: Intel Ich9R Sata Raid Setup Guidelines

    Introduction to Serial ATA the Windows XP/2003 Operating System and other software drivers. (The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard.) Note: the current version of the ICH9R SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows XP/2003 Operating Systems.
  • Page 83 X7SBi User's Manual RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk. RAID 1 (Data Mirroring): an identical data image from one drive is copied to another drive.
  • Page 84 Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Using the Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test. b.
  • Page 85 X7SBi User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume: a. DDR2 "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to c.
  • Page 86 Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 1 Volume: a. DDR2 "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to c.
  • Page 87 X7SBi User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0): a. DDR2 "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>. c.
  • Page 88 Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity): a. DDR2 "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>. c.
  • Page 89 X7SBi User's Manual Deleting RAID Volume: Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set. a. From the main menu, DDR2 item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>. b.
  • Page 90 Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to non- RAID or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete all internal RAID structure on the drive.
  • Page 91 After the Windows XP/2003 Installation is completed, the system will automati- cally reboot. j. Insert Supermicro's CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during system reboot, and the following screen will appear. Note: the current version of the ICH9R SATA RAID Utility can only support the Windows XP/2003 Operating System.
  • Page 92 From the Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. The Windows XP/2000/2003 installation. h. After the Windows XP/2000/2003 Installation is completed, the system will automatically reboot. i. Insert Supermicro's CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during system reboot, and the following screen will appear. B-11...
  • Page 93 X7SBi User's Manual Note for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must re-boot the system before moving on to the next item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.
  • Page 94 Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following: Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window. Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following: Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window.
  • Page 95 X7SBi User's Manual c. After reading the License Agreement, click on the icon marked "Yes" on the screen, and the following screen will appear: d. Specify the folder that you want the program to be installed in and then, click on the icon marked "Next"...
  • Page 96 Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines f. The following screen will appear to display the status of the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Installation. Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction Select a program folder in the following window where you want Setup to add the program icon.
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  • Page 98: Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs And Drivers

    Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Appendix C Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Installing Other Software and 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.
  • Page 99 X7SBi User's Manual 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 100 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Website at: ftp:// ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII Us- er's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide. pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
  • Page 101 X7SBi User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 102 (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, property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro disclaims any and all liability, and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous applications, it does so entirely at its own risk.
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