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  • Page 1 X8SIT-F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

  • Page 3: About This Motherboard

    X8SIT-F offers substantial enhancements in price/system performance ratio in a high-efficient, space optimal twin solution design. Please refer to our web site (http:// www.supermicro.com/products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians.

  • Page 4: 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface About This Motherboard ....................3 Manual Organization ..................... 3 Conventions Used in the Manual: ................. 3 Contacting Supermicro ....................4 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ......................1-1 Motherboard Features ..................1-7 Chipset Overview ..................1-10 Intel 3420 Chipset Features ................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Tools Needed ....................2-12 Location of Mounting Holes ................2-12 Motherboard Installation ................2-12 Installation Instructions .................. 2-13 Connectors/IO Ports ..................2-14 Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports ............2-14 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............2-15 Ethernet Ports ..................2-16 Serial Port ....................
  • Page 7 X8SIT-F User’s Manual VGA Enable ....................2-33 TPM Support Enable ................2-33 Hot Swap Enable/Disable (JPEN1) ............2-33 Onboard Indicators ..................2-34 LAN LEDs ....................2-34 IPMI Dedicated LAN ................. 2-34 Onboard Standby Power LED ..................2-35 IPMI Heartbeat LED ................. 2-35 Rear UID LED ..................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents 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 Appendix C - BIOS Recovery C-1 Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive (Recommended Method) .....C-1 C-2 Recovery Process from an IDE/SATA ATAPI Disc Drive ........C-2...

  • 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 X8SIT-F User’s Manual Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publish- ing of the manual. The motherboard you've re- ceived may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

  • Page 11: Important Notes

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Layout COM1 JPL1 JPL2 JPG1 JPUSB1 JWOR1:Wake on Ring JPUSB1:B/P USB WAKE UP 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL1:LAN1 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:LAN2 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:Enable OFF:Disable :CHASSIS INTRUSION JBT1:CMOS CLEAR Important Notes JBT1 to the User JPT1:TPM 1-2:Enable 2-3:Disable •...
  • Page 12 X8SIT-F User’s Manual COM1 JPL1 JPL2 JPG1 JPUSB1 JWOR1:Wake on Ring JPUSB1:B/P USB WAKE UP 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL1:LAN1 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPL2:LAN2 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:Enable OFF:Disable :CHASSIS INTRUSION JBT1:CMOS CLEAR JBT1 JPT1:TPM 1-2:Enable 2-3:Disable JTPM X8SIT-F JWF1 REV:1.00 T-SGPIO1 T-SGPIO2 DESIGNED IN USA DIMM2B DIMM2C...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Switches, Headers & Connectors Number Connector Description Unit ID Switch System Management Bus (SMB) Header for IPMI 2.0 Slot 1 PCI-E X16 GEN2 Slot (Slot 1) SATA0~5 SATA Ports 0 through 5 T-SGPIO-0/1 Serial General Purpose I/O Headers (for SATA) JWF1 Compact Flash/DOM Power Connector DIMM Slots 1~6...
  • Page 14 X8SIT-F User’s Manual Jumpers Jumper Description Default Number Onboard VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPEN1 Hot Swap Enable/Disable JPT1 TPM Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB1 USB Wake-up Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) BMC Jumper Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1//LAN2 Enable 40,41...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Single Intel ® Xeon ® 3400 and L3400 Series, Core i3 and Pentium ® G6950 processors (LGA1156 socket) Memory Six (6) 240-pin, DDR3 ECC SDRAM DIMM sockets with support for up to 16GB of UDIMM or up to 32GB of RDIMM 1333/1066/800 MHz memory only.
  • Page 16 Drivers and software for Intel® 3420 chipset utilities Other ROHS 6/6 (Full Compliance, Lead Free) UID LED Support Dimensions Proprietary form factor, 6.5" x 16.4" Note: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.

  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction BLOCK DIAGRAM DIMM1(Far) DDR3 (CHA) PCIe2.0_x16 DIMM2 PCIe x16 SLOT 5.0Gb/s Xeon 3400 Series 1333/1066MHz DIMM3 6 UDIMM DDR3 (CHB) DIMM1(Far) VID[0-7] DIMM2 1333/1066MHz DIMM3 VRM 11.1 MISC VRs SATA-II PCIe_x1 GLAN1 6 SATA PORTS RJ45 2.5Gbps 82574L 300MB/s USB2.0...

  • Page 18: Chipset Overview

    X8SIT-F User’s Manual Chipset Overview The X8SIT-F supports the Intel ® Xeon ® 3400 and L3400 Series, Core i3 and Pentium ® G6950 processors (LGA1156 socket). Built upon the functionality and the capability of the single-chip Intel 3420 chipset, the X8SIT-F motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for single-processor-based systems with configuration options optimized for cost-effective server platforms.

  • Page 19: Pc Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X8SIT-F. These features are supported by an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip. Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.

  • Page 20: Slow Blinking Led For Suspend-State Indicator

    As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X8SIT-F can only accommodate Supermicro proprietary power supply. Please refer to Section 3-6 for more information. Super I/O The X8SIT-F provides one high-speed, 16550-compatible serial communication ports (UARTs).

  • Page 21: Overview Of The Nuvoton Bmc Controller

    Three ADC inputs, Analog and Digital Video outputs • Two serial for boundary scan and debug There are two different versions of the Nuvoton BMC chip used on Supermicro X8SIx series motherboards, the Nuvoton WPCM150 (Manufacturer P/N WPC- M150GA0BX5) and Nuvoton WPCM450 (Manufacturer P/N WPCM450RA0BX).
  • Page 22 X8SIT-F User’s Manual Notes 1-14...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Electro-Static Sensitive Devices Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent 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. Precautions •...

  • Page 24: 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 web site for updates on CPU support. Installing the LGA1156 Processor Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the top center edge and the bottom center edge of the CPU. Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys.
  • Page 26 X8SIT-F User's Manual Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damage to the CPU or the socket.) With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.

  • Page 27: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (do not over-tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws. Recommended Supermicro heatsink: SNK-P0046P heatsink with BKT-0028L bottom bracket...

  • Page 28: Removing The Heatsink

    X8SIT-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 uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instruc- tions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.

  • Page 29: System Memory

    CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Note: Check the Supermicro website for a list of memory modules that have been validated with the X8SIT-F motherboard. How to Install DIMMs Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A (Slot 1, Channel A - see Figure A on the following page).

  • Page 30: Memory Population Guidelines

    X8SIT-F User's Manual Table 2 - DDR3 ECC Registered (RDIMM) Memory Support RDIMM 1Gb (x8 DRAM) 2Gb (x8 DRAM) Single Rank Up to 6GB Up to 12GB (6 x 1GB DIMM Modules) (6 x 2GB DIMM Modules) JPI2C:PWR I2C JPT1 Dual Rank Up to 12GB Up to 24GB...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation DDR3 ECC RDIMM Memory DIMM Slots DIMMs DIMM Type POR Speeds Ranks per DIMM per Channel Populated (any combination) per Channel Registered 1066, 1333 Single Rank, Dual DDR3 ECC Rank Registered 1066 Quad Rank DDR3 ECC Registered 1066, 1333 Single Rank, Dual DDR3 ECC...

  • Page 32: Installing And Removing Dimms

    X8SIT-F User's Manual Installing and Removing DIMMs Position the DIMM module's bottom key, so it aligns with the receptive point on the slot. Notches Release Push the Lock/Release tabs to their Release po- sitions. Make sure that the DIMM module's side notches align with the slot's Lock/ Release Release tabs as it is pressed in.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation Note: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. For Microsoft Windows users: Microsoft implemented a design change in Win- dows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista.

  • Page 34: Tools Needed

    X8SIT-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 35: Installation Instructions

    Chapter 2: Installation Installation Instructions Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Refer to the layout on the previous page for mounting hole locations. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 36: Connectors/Io Ports

    X8SIT-F User's Manual Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports COM1 JPL1 JPL2 JPG1 JPUSB1...

  • Page 37: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB 0/1 Pin Definitions Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB Pin# Definition Pin# Definition 0/1) are located on the I/O back panel and an additional four USB headers, USB_PN1 USB_PN0 USB 2/3 and USB 10/11 provide front USB_PP1 USB_PP0 chassis access.

  • Page 38: Ethernet Ports

    X8SIT-F User's Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2) are Pin# Definition located next to the COM1 port on the TD0- I/O back panel. An IPMI Dedicated Vcc19-LAN Link 1000 LED LAN port is also located above USB TD3+ Link 100 LED ports 0/1 on the X8SIT-F.

  • Page 39: Serial Port

    Chapter 2: Installation Serial Port Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1) The COM1 Port is located on the I/O Pin # Definition Pin # Definition back panel. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Ground 1. COM1 (Image rotated -90 degrees) USB/0/1 IPMI LAN JPI2C:PWR I2C JPT1...

  • Page 40: Video Connector

    X8SIT-F User's Manual Video Connector A Video (VGA) connector is located next to the COM Port on the I/O back panel. This connector is used to provide video signals to the display. Refer to the board layout below for the location. 1.

  • Page 41: Front Control Panel

    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. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.

  • Page 42: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    X8SIT-F User's Manual 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 table on the right for pin definitions. Ground HDD LED The HDD LED onnections are located HDD LED on pins 13 and 14 of JF1.

  • Page 43: Nic1/Nic2 (Lan1/Lan2)

    Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Control- Pin# Definition ler) LED connection for LAN port 1 is 9/11 located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and 10/12 LAN Act the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10.

  • Page 44: Reset Button

    X8SIT-F User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Pin Definitions (JF1) on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a the Pin# Definition hardware Reset Button on the computer Reset case. Refer to the table on the right for Ground pin definitions.

  • Page 45: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. 20-pin Proprietary Power 20-pin Main Power Connector Connectors Pin Definitions There are two 20-pin main power supply Pin# Definition Pin #...

  • Page 46: Fan Headers

    X8SIT-F User's Manual Fan Headers The X8SIT-F has four fan headers (Fan1 ~ Fan Header Fan4). These fans are 4-pin fan headers. Pin Definitions However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are Pin# Definition backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin Ground (Black) fans.

  • Page 47: Internal Speaker/Buzzer

    Chapter 2: Installation Internal Speaker/Buzzer Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Speaker/Buzzer (SPKR1) Pin# Definitions can be used to provide audible indica- Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In tions for various beep codes. See the Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm table on the right for pin definitions. Speaker Refer to the layout below for the loca- tion of the Internal Speaker/Buzzer.

  • Page 48: Onboard Power Led

    X8SIT-F User's Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Pin Definitions An onboard Power LED header is Pin# Definition located at JLED. This Power LED header is connected to Front Control No Connection Panel located at JF1 to indicate the Connection to PWR status of system power.

  • Page 49: T-Sgpio 0/1 Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO 0/1 Headers Serial_Link-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General Pur- Pin# Definition Definition pose Input/Output) headers are located near the SATA connectors on the moth- Data Out Ground erboard. These headers are used to Ground Load communicate with the enclosure manage- Clock ment chip in the system.

  • Page 50: Trusted Platform Module Header

    X8SIT-F User's Manual Trusted Platform Module Header Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions This header is used to connect a Trusted Pin # Definition Pin # Definition Platform Module (TPM), available sepa- LCLK rately from a third-party vendor. A TPM is a LFRAME No Pin security device that allows encryption and...

  • Page 51: Unit Id Switch

    Chapter 2: Installation Unit ID Switch UID Switch There are three Unit Identification (UID) Pin# Definition devices on the motherboard. A rear UID Ground switch and a rear UID LED indicator. The Ground Front Panel UID LED is connected to a pin Button In in the Front Control Panel (Pin 7 of JF1).

  • Page 52: Jumper Settings

    X8SIT-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 53: Cmos Clear

    Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS.

  • Page 54: Usb Wake-Up

    X8SIT-F User's Manual USB Wake-Up JPUSB1 (USB Wake-up Enable) Use the JPUSB1 jumper to "wake-up" your Pin# Definition system by pressing a key on a USB keyboard Enabled (Default) or clicking the USB mouse. The JPUSB1 Disabled jumper is used together with the USB Wake- Up feature in the BIOS.

  • Page 55: Vga Enable

    Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Set- tings (JPG1) JPG1 allows you to enable or disable Both Jumpers Definition the onboard VGA connector. The default Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable Pins 2-3 Disabled VGA.

  • Page 56: Onboard Indicators

    X8SIT-F User's Manual Onboard Indicators LAN 1 ~2 Activity LEDs (Yellow) Color Status Definition LAN LEDs Yellow Blinking Active Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located on the I/O back panel of the motherboard. LAN 1~2 Link LEDs (Green/Amber/Off) Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs.

  • Page 57: Onboard Standby Power Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Standby Power LED Onboard Standby PWR LED LED Settings An Onboard Standby Power LED is located LED Color Definition at LE1 on the motherboard. When LE1 is System Off on, the AC power cable is connected. Make System on, or sure to disconnect the power cable before System off and PWR...

  • Page 58: Sata Drive Connections

    X8SIT-F User's Manual SATA Drive Connections SATA Connectors SATA Connections Pin Definitions Six Serial ATA (SATA) connectors (I-SATA Pin# Signal 0~5) are located on the motherboard. These Ground Serial Link connections provide faster data SATA_TXP transmission than legacy Parallel ATA. See SATA_TXN the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Memory Errors

    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 61: Frequently Asked Questions

    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: • Motherboard model and PCB revision number •...
  • Page 62 Note: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not removable. To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your motherboard to RMA at Supermicro for service. Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS? Answer: Please see Appendix C, BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.
  • Page 63 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: What is the heat sink part number for my X8SIT-F mother- board? Answer: For the 1U passive heat sink, ask for SNK-P0046P (back plate is included). Question: Why can't I recover the BIOS even when I’ve followed the instruc- tions in the user’s manual for X8SIT-F? Answer: Please disable the IPMI jumper and try it again.

  • Page 64: Battery Removal And Installation

    X8SIT-F User's Manual Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: Battery Lock Power off your system and unplug Battery your power cable. Locate the onboard battery as shown Battery Holder on the right. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 65: Returning Merchandise For Service

    You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. (For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro. com/support/rma/). 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 66 X8SIT-F User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4 Bios

    When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".

  • Page 68: How To Start The Setup Utility

    Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. 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 have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating.
  • Page 69 <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 X8SIT-F Version Build Date...

  • Page 70: 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

    X8SIT-F 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. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST mes- sages or the OEM logo.
  • Page 71 The options are Enabled and Disabled. SMC Chassis Type This feature selects the type of Supermicro chassis used with the motherboard. Select 1U for the Twin system, which features a Power Fail LED and an Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED.
  • Page 72 X8SIT-F Processor & Clock Options  Warning : Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system to become unstable. When this occurs, revert to the default setting. CPU Ratio This feature allows the user to use the CPU clock multiplier to multiply CPU speed in order to enhance performance.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU) Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.

  • Page 74: Advanced Chipset Control

    X8SIT-F C3 Auto Demotion When enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Advanced Chipset Control  The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below. Memory Remap Feature This feature, when enabled, allows the remapping of everlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Configure SATA as This feature allows the user to select the drive type for SATA#1. The options are IDE, RAID and AHCI. PCH RAID CodeBase (Available if RAID is selected above) Select Intel to enable the Intel SATA Host RAID Utility. Select Adaptec to use the Adaptec Host RAID Utility.
  • Page 76 X8SIT-F PIO Mode The IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) Mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Select UDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 33.3 MBs. Select UDMA3 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 66.6 MBs.
  • Page 78 X8SIT-F PCIE I/O Performace This feature selects the setting for the processor's PCIE maximum payload size. The options are 128B and 256B. ROM Scan Ordering This item determines what kind of option ROM activates over another. The options are Onboard First and Add-on First. PCI Slot 1 OPROM Use this feature to enable or disable PCI slot Option ROMs.

  • Page 79: Hardware Health Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port Number This feature allows the user to decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection. The options are COM 1 and COM 3. Note: Serial Over LAN (SOL) will be enabled when either COM 1 or COM 3 is selected.
  • Page 80 X8SIT-F Warning: Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature predefined by the CPU manufacturer may result in CPU overheat or system instability. When the CPU temperature reaches this predefined threshold, the CPU and system cooling fans will run at full speed. The options are: •...
  • Page 81 Tolerances’, the installed CPU can now send its ‘Temperature Toler- ance’ to the motherboard resulting in better CPU thermal management. Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High). This makes it easier for the user to understand the CPU’s temperature status,...
  • Page 82 X8SIT-F better system cooling. The Performance setting is recommended for high-power- consuming and high-density systems. Select Balanced for the onboard fans to run at 50% of the Initial PWM Cycle in order to balance the needs between system cooling and power saving. The Balanced setting is recommended for regular sys- tems with normal hardware configurations.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ACPI Version Features The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website for further explanation: http://www.acpi.info/ IPMI Configuration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole.
  • Page 84 X8SIT-F Address must be manually entered below. If DHCP is selected, the next three items will be configured automatically and will be grayed out. The options are Static and DHCP. IP Address - Enter the IP address for this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCIE Error Log Use this option to enable logging of errors encountered in the system's PCIe bus. The options are Yes and No. 4-19...

  • Page 86: Security Settings

    X8SIT-F 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 87: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 disk drive.

  • Page 88: Exit Options

    X8SIT-F Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority from the available Hard Drives. • 1st Drive [SATA: XXXXXXXXXX] • 2nd Drive [SATA: XXXXXXXXXX] Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system con- figuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
  • Page 90 X8SIT-F Notes 4-24...

  • Page 91: 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.
  • Page 92 X8SIT-F User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 93: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items. (Note: To install the Windows Operating System, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.) Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item.

  • Page 94: Configuring Supero Doctor Iii

    X8SIT-F User's Manual B-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor 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 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 95 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 96 X8SIT-F User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 97: Appendix C - Bios Recovery

    The recovery procedure described in this section is to be used only when you are advised by your Supermicro Technical Support representative, or in cases of emer- gencies where the system can no longer boot due to a corrupted BIOS. DO NOT re-program (re-flash) the BIOS if your system is running properly.

  • Page 98: Recovery Process From An Ide/Sata Atapi Disc Drive

    X8SIT-F User’s Manual When the Boot Sector Recovery Process is complete, the system will reboot automatically and you will see a checksum error on your screen. Part 2: BIOS Reprogramming (Re-Flashing) After completing the Boot Sector Recovery Process, you will need to reprogram (“re-flash”) the proper BIOS binary file again into the BIOS ROM in order to have the correct BIOS file loaded by the system.
  • Page 99 (Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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