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  • Page 1 X7SPA-L X7SPA-H X7SPA-HF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 Manual Revision 1.0 Release Date: December 22, 2009 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    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 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF motherboard. About This Motherboard The X7SPA-L comes integrated with the single-core Intel® ATOM D410 (1.66GHz, 11.6W) processor while the X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF features the Intel ATOM D510 (Dual Core, 1.66GHz, 14.6W) processor.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or data loss.

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    Contacting Supermicro Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ......................3 About This Motherboard ....................3 Manual Organization ..................... 3 Conventions Used in the Manual: ................. 4 Contacting Supermicro ....................5 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ......................1-1 X7SPA-L Image ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Tools Needed ....................2-2 Location of Mounting Holes ................2-2 Motherboard Installation .................. 2-2 Installation Instructions ..................2-3 System Memory ....................2-4 How to Install SO DIMMs ................2-4 Memory Support ....................2-4 The SO DIMM Socket ..................2-5 Connectors/I/O Ports ..................
  • Page 8 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual LVDS Connector ..................2-21 Inverter Power Connector ................ 2-21 Jumper Settings .................... 2-22 Explanation of Jumpers ................2-22 LAN Port Enable/Disable ................. 2-23 SMB (I C) Bus to PCI Slots..............2-23 CMOS Clear ..................... 2-24 USB Wake-Up ..................2-25 TPM Support Enable ................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Main Setup ...................... 4-2 Advanced Setup Configurations..............4-4 Security Settings ................... 4-20 Boot Settings ....................4-22 Exit Options ....................4-23 Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes ..............A-1 Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Installing Drivers ....................B-1 Configuring Supero Doctor III .................B-2...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail 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 11: X7Spa-L Image

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual X7SPA-L 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 12: X7Spa-H Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPA-H Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

  • Page 13: X7Spa-Hf Image

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual X7SPA-HF Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

  • Page 14: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Layout JSMB1:SMBus1 JPW1 KB/MOUSE JSMB1 JLPC80 FAN1 FAN2 COM1 JPI2C1 JBT1: COMS CLEAR JPC3 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA0 T-SGPIO2 T-SGPIO1 JVGA1 JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE LAN1 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 LAN2 AUDIO FP JBAT1 JPUSB1 JPL1 JI2C1 JPL2 JPG1 JBMC1 JOH1 JUSB4...

  • Page 15: X7Spa-L/X7Spa-H/X7Spa-Hf Quick Reference

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Quick Reference JSMB1:SMBus1 JPW1 KB/MOUSE JSMB1 JLPC80 FAN1 FAN2 COM1 JPI2C1 JBT1: COMS CLEAR JPC3 I-SATA2 I-SATA1 I-SATA0 T-SGPIO2 T-SGPIO1 JVGA1 JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE LAN1 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 LAN2 AUDIO FP JBAT1 JPUSB1 JPL1 JI2C1 JPL2 JPG1 JBMC1 JOH1...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Ports and Connectors Number Connectors Description KB/Mouse PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 2, 3 USB 1/2, USB 3/4 Back Panel USB Ports (USB 3/4: X7SPA-L only) COM1 Back Panel Serial Port Video/Graphics Connector LAN1 RJ45 Connector for LAN1 LAN2 RJ45 Connector for LAN2 (X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF only) Front Panel Audio Header Connector CD/DVD Drive Audio Input Header...
  • Page 17 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Jumper Descriptions Number Jumper Description Default Setting AC97/HD Audio Selector Open (HD Audio) (Front Panel) Closed (AC97) 12, 11 C1/JI SMB to PCI Slots Open/Open (Disabled) JPL2 LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled, use on-board VGA device) JPG1...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Processor X7SPA-L: Single Integrated Intel® ATOM™ D410 processor, 1.66 GHz, 11.6 Watts, 512KB L2 cache X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF: Single Integrated Dual-Core Intel® ATOM™ D510 processor, 1.66 GHz, 14.6 Watts, 2 x 512KB L2 cache Memory • Supports up to 4GB of unbuffered 667MHz Non-ECC DDR2 SO-DIMMs in 2 sockets (1.8V, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB) Chipset •...
  • Page 19 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual I/O Controllers and Ports • Built-in ICH9/9R SATA Controller • Winbond Super I/O controller 83627DHG-P • Realtek ALC888-VC2-GR HD Audio • One PS/2 mouse and one PS/2 keyboard port • One back panel VGA port X7SPA-L Only •...

  • Page 20: X7Spa Series Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPA Series BLOCK DIAGRAM Factory Option FROM BMC 12V DC PSU DDR2 667 Connector Intel ATOM 4-PIN CONN X7SPA-L Only *D410/D510 LVDS *SC/DC Connector ATX PSU 24PIN CONN X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Only SATA Port 4 SATA Port 3 SATA GEN2 SATA Port 5 SATA Port 2 *x4/x6...

  • Page 21: Chipset Overview

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual Chipset Overview I/O Controller Hub: ICH9R (X7SPA-H & X7SPA-HF) The I/O Controller ICH9R provides the data buffering and interface arbitration re- quired for the system to operate efficiently. It also provides the bandwidth needed for the system to maintain its peak performance. The Direct Media Interface (DMI) provides the connection between the MCH and the ICH9R.

  • Page 22: Pc Health Monitoring

    Chapter 1: Introduction PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/ X7SPA-HF. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. 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 23: 1-4 Power Configuration Settings

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

  • Page 24: Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction Super I/O The Super I/O provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UARTs). Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. Both UARTs provide legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which sup- port higher speed modems.

  • Page 25: Lvds (X7Spa-L Only)

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual LVDS (X7SPA-L only) Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) is an industry-standard electrical signal- ing system. This signaling system can run at very high speeds over inexpensive copper wires using low power. The LVDS bus on the X7SPA-L motherboard is used to transport video data from the built-in graphics adapter to a computer monitor, such as a user-supplied external LCD display.

  • Page 26: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To pre- vent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 27: Tools Needed

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF 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 28: Installation Instructions

    Chapter 2: Installation Caution: To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation. Installation Instructions Install the I/O shield into the chassis. I/O Shield Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard.

  • Page 29: System Memory

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual 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 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF mother- board. How to Install SO DIMMs Insert the desired number of SO DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1, then DIMM2.

  • Page 30: The So Dimm Socket

    Chapter 2: Installation The SO DIMM Socket Position the SO DIMM module's bottom key so it aligns with the receptive point on the slot. Insert the SO DIMM module vertically at about a 45 degree Insert this end first angle. Press down until the module snaps into place.

  • Page 31: Connectors/I/O Ports

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Connectors/I/O 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 I/O Ports JSMB1:SMBus1 JPW1 KB/MOUSE JSMB1 FAN1...

  • Page 32: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Mouse Ports Definitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Pin# Definition Pin# Definition mouse are located next to the Back KB Data Mouse Data Panel USB Ports 0/1 on the mother- No Connection No Connection board.

  • Page 33: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB 1/2/3/4, Type A USB 10 Pin Definitions Four Universal Serial Bus ports Pin# Definition Pin# Definition (USB 1/2/3/4) are located on the I/O backpanel. Additionally, one Type A USB_PN USB_PN Internal USB port (USB 10) and five USB_PP USB_PP USB headers (USB 5/6, 7/8, 9) are...

  • Page 34: Serial Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial Ports-COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4 Pin Definitions Two COM connections (COM1, COM2) Pin # Definition Pin # Definition are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the back I/O panel. COM2 is located just behind the back panel connectors to provide additional on- board serial connection support.

  • Page 35: Vga Connector

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual VGA Connector VGA Port/Connector Pin Definitions A VGA connector is located next to the Pin # Definition Pin # Definition COM1 Port on the I/O back panel. This Red Video +5V DC connector is used to provide video dis- Green Video Ground (Vsync, DDC) play.

  • Page 36: Lan Ports / Ipmi (X7Spa-Hf)

    Chapter 2: Installation LAN Ports / IPMI (X7SPA-HF) RJ45/LAN Pin Definitions LAN ports are located on the I/O back Pin # Definition Pin # Definition panel. These ports accept RJ45 type TX_D1+ BI_D3- cables. There are two Ethernet ports TX_D1- RX_D2- on the X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF and one RX_D2+ BI_D4+...

  • Page 37: Front Control Panel

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo- cated on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 38: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

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

  • Page 39: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail Led

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

  • Page 40: Reset Button

    Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a Reset hardware reset switch on the computer Ground case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 41: Connecting Cables

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

  • Page 42: Fan Headers

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

  • Page 43: Overheat/Fan Fail Led (Joh)

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH) Overheat LED Pin Definitions The JOH header is used to connect an LED Pin# Definition to provide warnings of chassis overheat. 5vDC This LED will also blink to indicate a fan OH Active failure. Refer to the table on right for pin definitions.

  • Page 44: Chassis Intrusion

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

  • Page 45: Cd Header

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual CD Header CD Header Pin Definitions A 4-pin CD header is located at CD1. This Pin# Definition header allows you to use the onboard sound Left Stereo Signal for audio CD playback. Connect an audio Ground cable from your CD drive to the header that Ground fits your cable's connector.

  • Page 46: Lvds Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation LVDS Connector LVDS Pin Definitions An LVDS connector (J5) is available on the Pin# Definition Definition X7SPA-L only. This connector provides 18-bit 3.3V 3.3V LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) for LDATAP0 LDATAN0 an LCD panel or other similar devices. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 47: Jumper Settings

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF 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 between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 48: Lan Port Enable/Disable

    Chapter 2: Installation LAN Port Enable/Disable GLAN Enable Jumper Settings JPL1/JPL2 enable or disable LAN Port Pin# Definition 1/LAN Port 2 on the motherboard. See the table on the right for jumper set- Enabled (default) tings. The default setting is enabled. Disabled Note: LAN Port 2 is for the X7SPA- F/H only.

  • Page 49: Cmos Clear

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead JBT1: COMS CLEAR of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact JPC3 I-SA T-SGPIO2 T-SGPIO1 JVGA1 pads to prevent accidental clearing of JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short LAN1...

  • Page 50: Usb Wake-Up

    Chapter 2: Installation USB Wake-Up USB Wake-Up Jumper Settings Use JPUSB jumpers to enable the func- Jumper Setting Definition tion of "System Waking-Up via USB Pins 1-2 Enabled devices". These jumpers allow you to Pins 2-3 Disabled (Default) "wake-up" the system by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of your system.

  • Page 51: Tpm Support Enable

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual TPM Support Enable JPT1 allows the user to enable TPM TPM Support Enable Jumper Settings (Trusted Platform Modules) support Jumper Setting Definition to enhance data integrity and system Enabled security. See the table on the right for (Default) jumper settings.

  • Page 52: Power Led/Speaker

    Chapter 2: Installation Power LED/Speaker On the JD1 header, pins 1~3 are used Speaker Connector Pin Definitions for a power LED and pins 4~7 are Pin Setting Definition used for an external speaker. If you Pins 6-7 Internal Speaker wish to use the onboard speaker, you Pins 4-7 External Speaker should close pins 6-7 with a jumper.

  • Page 53: Vga Enable

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual VGA Enable VGA Enable Jumper Settings JPG1 allows the user to enable the on- Pin# Definition board VGA connector. Close Pins 1~2 Enabled (default) to use this function. The default setting Disabled is Enabled. HDA/AC97 Select HDA/AC97 Jumper Settings JL2 allows the user to select between Pin# 1-2...

  • Page 54: Power Force On Enable/Disable

    Chapter 2: Installation Power Force On Enable/Disable Power Force On Enable/Disable Jumper JPF allows you to enable (force on) or Jumper Settings disable the Power Force On function. If enabled, Jumper Setting Definition the power will always stay on automatically. If Open Normal this function is disabled (the normal setting), the...

  • Page 55: Onboard Indicators

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Onboard Indicators GLAN Link/Speed LED Indicator LAN Port LEDs LED Color Definition Two LAN ports are located on the I/O No Connection or 10 Mbps Backplane. Each Ethernet LAN port has Green (On) 100 Mbps Amber (On) 1 Gbps two LEDs.

  • Page 56: Serial Ata And Hdd Connections

    Chapter 2: Installation Serial ATA and HDD Connections Note the following conditions when connecting the Serial ATA and hard disk drive cables: • Be sure to use the correct cable for each connector. Refer to Page 1-1 for cables that came with your shipment. •...
  • Page 57 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Notes 2-32...

  • Page 58: 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 59: Memory Errors

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.) 3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system. (If the alarm is on, check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.) Memory Errors 1.

  • Page 60: Frequently Asked Questions

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed. Some cannot be flashed; it depends on the modifications to the boot block code. 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: •...
  • Page 61 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual newer than your BIOS before downloading. You may choose the zip file or the .exe file. If you choose the zipped BIOS file, please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable device or a USB pen/thumb drive. To flash the BIOS, run the batch file named "ami.bat"...

  • Page 62: 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 63 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 64: Chapter 4 Bios

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/ X7SPA-HF. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens.

  • Page 65: How To Start The Setup Utility

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens.
  • Page 66 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys- tem Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab>...

  • Page 67: 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF 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 68 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Bootup Num-Lock This feature selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. The options are Off and On. PS/2 Mouse Support This feature enables support for the PS/2 mouse. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs.
  • Page 69 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Standby Power in S5 This feature supplies standby power while in S5 (sleep mode). Set this feature to Disabled to comply with EuP requirements, Enable this feature to activate wake-up capability while in sleep mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU Configuration ...

  • Page 70: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Advanced Chipset Control  The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below. Northbridge Configuration  DRAM Frequency This option allows the user to select the desired frequency setting for the onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 667 MHz and 800 MHz. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD This option allows the user to select the desired DRAM timing for the onboard memory modules.
  • Page 71 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Active State Power Management Select Enabled to start Active-State Power Management for signal transactions between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus. This maximizes power-saving and transaction speed. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Reserved Page Route This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to.
  • Page 72 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SATA#2 Configuration (Available if IDE is enabled under "Configure SATA#1 as" above) Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are Dis- abled and Enhanced IDE Detect Timeout (sec) Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices installed in the system.
  • Page 73 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Select UDMA4 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4 . It has a data transfer rate of 100 MBs. The options are Auto, SWDMAn, MWDMAn, and UDMAn. S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures.
  • Page 75 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF PCI Slot 1 Use this feature to enable or disable PCI slot Option ROMs. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled. Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROM/ Load Onboard LAN 2 Option ROM Select Enabled to load the onboard LAN Option ROM for the LAN port as specified. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection. The options are None, Hardware, and Software. Redirection After BIOS POST Select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection after Power-On Self-Test (POST).

  • Page 77: Hardware Health Configuration

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Hardware Health Configuration  This feature allows the user to monitor Hardware Health of the system and review the status of each item when displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which de- termines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat.
  • Page 78 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS User intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU fans and the chassis ventilation for blockage. High – The processor is running hot. This is a ‘caution’ level since the CPU’s ‘Tem- perature Tolerance’ has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may activate an overheat alarm: The Default Alarm –...
  • Page 79 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective system cooling.
  • Page 80 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ACPI Aware O/S Enable ACPI support if it is supported by the OS to control ACPI through the Operat- ing System. Otherwise, disable this feature. The options are Yes and No. Suspend Mode This setting allows you to configure the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) state for your system when it is in the Suspend mode.
  • Page 81 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF IPMI Configuration (X7SPA-HF Only) 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. For more information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com.
  • Page 82 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Subnet Mask - Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine belongs to.

  • Page 83: Security Settings

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF 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 84 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Change User Password Select this feature and press <Enter> to access the submenu , and then type in a new User Password. Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) Password Check Available options are Setup and Always. Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled, the AMI BOIS displays a warning when any program (or virus) is- sues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard...

  • Page 85: Boot Settings

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled.

  • Page 86: Removable Drives

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled. • 1st Drive • 2nd Drive - [USB: XXXXXXXXX] Retry Boot Devices Select this option to retry booting from the configured boot devices if the systems fail to boot initially.
  • Page 87 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF figuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 88: 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 89 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 90: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.

  • Page 91: Configuring Supero Doctor Iii

    X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual B-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 92 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
  • Page 93 Disclaimer The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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