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  • Page 1 X8SIL X8SIL-F X8SIL-V USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1b...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: About This Motherboard

    About This Motherboard X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V supports the Intel® Xeon® 3400 series pro- cessors in an LGA 1156 socket. With the Intel 3400/3420 chipset built-in, the X8SIL/ X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V offers substantial enhancements in price/system performance ratio in a cost-effective, small form-factor package. Please refer to our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for updates on supported processors.

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    Contacting Supermicro Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual 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 ..................1-6 Chipset Overview ..................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Memory Population Guidelines ..............2-11 Installing and Removing DIMMs ..............2-12 Tools Needed ....................2-14 Location of Mounting Holes ................2-14 Motherboard Installation ................2-14 Installation Instructions .................. 2-15 Connectors/IO Ports ..................2-16 Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports ............2-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ..........
  • Page 7 LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs .................. 2-35 IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs ..............2-35 Onboard Power LED ......................2-36 IPMI Heartbeat LED (X8SIL-F Only) ............2-36 Unsupported Memory LED ............... 2-36 SATA and Floppy Drive Connections ............2-37 SATA Connections ..................2-37 Floppy Connector ..................
  • Page 8 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

    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 10 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual Motherboard Image (X8SIL-F Shown) 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...

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Layout JPUSB1:B/P USB WAKE UP KB/MOUSE JPI2C:PWR I2C 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE FLOPPY JPW1 JPUSB1 JTPM JI2C1 JI2C2 SLOT7 PCI-E X8 GEN2 JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:Enable OFF:Disable SLOT6 PCI-E X8 GEN2 SLOT5 PCI-E X4 on X8 JBT1 MAC CODE SLOT4 PCI 33MHZ JBT1:CMOS CLEAR BAR CODE I-SATA5...
  • Page 12 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual JPUSB1:B/P USB WAKE UP KB/MOUSE JPI2C:PWR I2C 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE FLOPPY JPW1 JPUSB1 JTPM JI2C1 JI2C2 SLOT7 PCI-E X8 GEN2 JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:Enable OFF:Disable SLOT6 PCI-E X8 GEN2 SLOT5 PCI-E X4 on X8 JBT1 MAC CODE SLOT4 PCI 33MHZ...
  • Page 13 +12V 8-pin CPU power connector (required) KB/Mouse Keyboard/mouse connectors LAN1~LAN2, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) ports (LAN1/LAN2) I-SATA 0~5 Serial ATA ports (X8SIL has 4 Serial ATA Ports) IPMI LAN IPMI LAN Port (X8SIL-F Only) JPI2C PWR supply (I C) System Management Bus...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    RAID 0, 1, 10 SATA Connections (X8SIL Only) SATA Ports Four (4) Integrated IPMI 2.0 (X8SIL-F Only) IPMI 2.0 supported by the WPCM450 Server BMC Floppy Disk Drive One (1) floppy drive interface (up to 1.44 MB) USB Devices (X8SIL Only)
  • Page 15 Fan status monitoring with firmware 4-pin (Pulse Width Modulation) fan speed control Low noise fan speed control System Management PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) 2.0 support System resource alert via Supero Doctor III SuperoDoctor III, Watch Dog, NMI Chassis Intrusion Header and Detection...
  • Page 16 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User’s Manual CD Utilities BIOS flash upgrade utility Drivers and software for Intel® 3400/3420 chipset utilities Other ROHS 6/6 (Full Compliance, Lead Free) Dimensions Micro ATX form factor, 9.6" x 9.6" Note: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/...

  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    RJ45 P/S2 W83627DHG LPC I/O HEALTH INFO X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the Motherboard Features pages for the actual specifications of each motherboard.

  • Page 18: Chipset Overview

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V motherboard to offer a high-speed Direct Media Interface (DMI) for chip-to-chip true isochronous communication with the processor. This feature allows the X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V to achieve up to 10 Gb/s of software-transparent data transfer on each direction, achieving better performance than comparable systems.

  • Page 19: Pc Health Monitoring

    Users can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor by using SD III. Fan Status Monitor with Software PC health monitoring can check the RPM status of the cooling fans via Supero Doctor III. CPU Overheat LED and Control This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat warning feature in the BIOS.

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

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates of 1 GHz and faster. X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V accommodates ATX12V standard power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. A 2-Amp of current supply on a 5V Standby rail is strongly recommended.

  • Page 21: Super I/O

    Unlike fiber-optic networks that require special cabling, iSCSI can run over long distance using existing networks. For the X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V motherboard, iSCSI is supported on LAN 1. This can be enabled through the BIOS: Advanced => PCI/PnP Configuration => Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Select.

  • Page 22: Overview Of The Nuvoton Bmc Controller

    There are two different versions of the Nuvoton BMC chip that are used in this prod- uct series. The Nuvoton WPCM150 (Manufacturer P/N WPCM150GA0BX5) which includes all of the features above, is the chip installed in the X8SIL and X8SIL-V motherboard models. Another version, the Nuvoton WPCM450 (Manufacturer P/N WPCM450RA0BX) also has all the features as described above plus IPMI 2.0 sup-...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam- age 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

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before add- ing, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • 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 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the Motherboard's and the Heatsink Bracket under- neath.

  • Page 28: Removing The Heatsink

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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: Installing An Active Fan Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink Locate the CPU Fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan power connector Thermal Grease and are not interfered with other...
  • Page 30 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the moth- erboard. Gently push the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. (Note: Make sure to orient each fastener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing outward.)
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re- moved. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink and prevent damage to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 32: Installing Ddr3 Memory

    Repeat step 1 to install DIMM2A (Slot 2, Channel 1) if needed. Memory Support The X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V supports up to 16GB of DDR3 ECC UDIMM or up to 32GB of ECC DDR3 RDIMM (1333/1066/800 MHz in 4 DIMM slots.) Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

  • Page 33: Memory Population Guidelines

    (4 x 8GB DIMM Modules) Note: All other memory sizes, types, die, density, that are not listed in these tables are NOT supported. Memory Population Guidelines Please follow the tables below when populating the X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V. DDR3 ECC UDIMM Memory DIMM Slots DIMMs...

  • Page 34: Installing And Removing Dimms

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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...
  • Page 35 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 36: Tools Needed

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas- teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 37: Installation Instructions

    Chapter 2: Installation Installation Instructions Install the I/O shield into the chassis. Note: Image is for illustration purposes only. Your particular chassis may be different. I/O Shield Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Refer to the layout on the previous page for mounting hole locations.

  • Page 38: Connectors/Io Ports

    1-2:ENABLE 1-2:ENABLE USB4 DOM PWR 2-3:DISABLE 2-3:DISABLE Back Panel Connectors 1. Keyboard (Purple) 7. VGA 2. PS/2 Mouse (Green) 8. LAN1 3. USB Port 0 9. LAN2 4. USB Port 1 5. IPMI LAN (X8SIL-F Only) 6. COM 1 2-16...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Pin# Definition 0/1) are located on the I/O back panel. Additional four USB connections, USB USB_PN1 USB_PN0 2/3 and USB 10/11 (X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V USB_PP1 USB_PP0 only) are used to provide front chassis Ground Ground access. USB 4 is a Type A Connec- tor.

  • Page 41: Ethernet Ports

    Backpanel. In addition, an IPMI Dedi- TD0+ Act LED cated LAN is also located above USB TD0- P3V3SB 0/1 ports on the X8SIL-F to provide a TD1+ Link 100 LED dedicated network connection for IPMI (Yellow, +3V3SB) 2.0 support. These ports accept RJ45...

  • Page 42: Serial Ports

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) A COM Port is located on the I/O Pin # Definition Pin # Definition backpanel and a Serial port is located next to Front Panel USB 2/3 to pro- vide front access. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 43: Video Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation Video Connector VGA/CRT Pin Definitions A Video (VGA) connector is located Pin# Definition Pin# Definition next to the COM Port on the I/O Ground backpanel. This connector is used Green to provide video and CRT display. Blue MS1: SDA (DDC Data) Refer to the board layout below for HSYNC...

  • Page 44: Front Control Panel

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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 45: 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 table on the right for pin definitions. Ground HDD LED The HDD LED onnections are located HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) on pins 13 and 14 of JF1.

  • Page 46: Nic1/Nic2 (Lan1/Lan2)

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual 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 Ground the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10.

  • Page 47: Reset Button

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

  • Page 48: Connecting Cables

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. • For information on Backpanel USB and Front Panel USB ports, refer to Page 2-18.

  • Page 49: Fan Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers The X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V has five fan head- Fan Header ers (Fan1 ~ Fan5). These fans are 4-pin fan Pin Definitions headers. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers Pin# Definition are backward compatible with the traditional Ground (Black) 3-pin fans.

  • Page 50: Internal Buzzer

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Internal Buzzer Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Buzzer (SPKR1) can be Pin# Definitions used to provide audible indications for Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In various beep codes. See the table on Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 51: Onboard Power Led

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 52: T-Sgpio 0/1 Headers

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual 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- Ground DATA Out erboard. These headers are used to Load Ground communicate with the enclosure manage- Clock ment chip in the system.

  • Page 53: 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 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 54: Cmos Clear

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual 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.

  • Page 55: Vga Enable

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

  • Page 56: Usb Wake-Up

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual USB Wake-Up JPUSB1 (BackPanel USB 0/1 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 57: Onboard Indicators

    IPMI LAN Link LED (Left) & Activity LED (Right) In addition to LAN 1/LAN 2, an IPMI Dedi- Color Status Definition cated LAN is also located on the X8SIL-F. Link (Left) Green: Solid 100 Mbps The yellow LED on the right indicates activ- Activity...

  • Page 58: Onboard Power Led

    System off and PWR Cable Connected or installing any component. See the layout below for the LED location. IPMI Heartbeat LED (X8SIL-F Only) IPMI Heartbeat LED Indicator (LE7) LED Settings An IPMI Heartbeat LED is located at Green: Blinking IPMI is ready for use LE7.

  • Page 59: Sata And Floppy Drive Connections

    Pin Definitions Six Serial ATA (SATA) connectors (I-SATA Pin# Signal 0~5) are located on the X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Ground motherboard (4 SATA ports for the X8SIL). SATA_TXP These Serial Link connections provide faster SATA_TXN data transmission than legacy Parallel ATA. Ground See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 60: Floppy Connector

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Floppy Connector Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions The floppy connector is located next Pin# Definition Pin # Definition to the DIMM memory banks on the Ground FDHDIN motherboard. See the table on the Ground Reserved right for pin definitions.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Memory Errors

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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 63: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V supports up to 32GB of Registered ECC DDR3 or up to 16GB of unbuffered ECC DDR3 SDRAM (1.5V, 1333/1066/800 MHz). See Section 2-3 for details on installing memory.
  • Page 64 Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows, security and audio drivers. Question: Why do I get an error message “IASTOR.SYS read error” when install- ing Windows and "press F6 to install Intel RAID driver" on my X8SIL-F or X8SIE-F motherboard?
  • Page 65 Question: Does the PCI-E slots on the X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V, X8SIE/X8SIE-F/ X8SIE-LN4 or X8SI6-F motherboard support graphic cards? Answer: Yes they do, but not Slot 6 and Slot 7 on the X8SIL motherboard. This is due to Intel chipset limitations. Question: Why can't I recover the BIOS even when I’ve followed the instructions in the user’s manual for X8SIL-F or X8SIE-F?

  • Page 66: Battery Removal And Installation

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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.

  • Page 67: 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. (For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro.
  • Page 68 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 69: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V. 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 70: How To Start The Setup Utility

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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 71 <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 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Version Build Date...

  • Page 72: 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 74 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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.
  • Page 75 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 76: Advanced Chipset Control

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V C1 - Auto Halt. The core clock (CPU) is off. This is the most basic idle state. Some CPUs support C1E (C1 Enhanced) for lower power consumption. C2 - Stop Clock. Both the core clock (CPU) and bus clocks (I/O) are off.
  • Page 77 Select Intel to enable the Intel SATA Host RAID Utility. Select Adaptec to use the Adaptec Host RAID Utility. The options are Intel and Adaptec. Note: RAID is supported on the X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V only. SATA#2 Configuration (Available if IDE is enabled under "Configure SATA#1 as"...
  • Page 78 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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. The options are 0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and SATA 0 ~ SATA 5 These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third and Fourth IDE Master slots.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 11.1 MBs.
  • Page 80 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V tect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.
  • Page 81 Serial Port Number This feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection. The options are COM 1, COM 2 and COM 3. Note: Serial Over LAN (SOL) is enabled on COM 3 on the X8SIL-F. 4-13...

  • Page 82: Hardware Health Configuration

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Serial Port Mode This feature allows the user to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection. The options are 115200 8, n 1; 57600 8, n, 1; 38400 8, n, 1; 19200 8, n, 1; and 9600 8, n, 1.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • The Early Alarm: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (includ- ing the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered as soon as the CPU temperature reaches the CPU overheat threshold as predefined by the CPU manufacturer. •...
  • Page 84 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Note: In both the alarms above, please take immediate action as shown below. See CPU Overheat Alarm to modify the above alarm settings. User intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation and room temperature to correct any problems.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Fan1 ~ Fan 6 Reading This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan1 through Fan5. CPU Vcore, AVCC, 3.3Vcc, 12V, V_DIMM, 5V, -12V, 3.3Vsb, and Vbat ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.

  • Page 86: Trusted Computing

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Headless Mode This feature is used to enable the system to function without a keyboard, monitor or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled. 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/...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IPMI Configuration (X8SIL-F 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 88 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Subnet Mask - Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine be- longs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Gateway Address - Enter the Gateway address this machine will use (i.e., 192.168.10.1).
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Intel® TXT (LT) Configuration Intel TXT Initialization Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based at- tacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. When enabled the following information are displayed along with their status.: BIOS AS [SCLEAN] BIOS AC [SCHECK]...

  • Page 90: Security Settings

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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 91: 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 92: Exit Options

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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 93 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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>. Discard Changes Select this option and press <Enter>...
  • Page 94 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V Notes 4-26...

  • Page 95: 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 96 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 97: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix B: 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 98: 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 99 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you...
  • Page 100 X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 101: Appendix C - Bios Recovery

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

  • Page 102: Recovery Process From An Ide/Sata Atapi Disc Drive

    X8SIL/X8SIL-F/X8SIL-V 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...
  • Page 103 (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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