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  • Page 1 X9SKV-B915 X9SKV-1125 X9SKV-1105 USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: About This 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 X9SKV motherboard product series. This product is intended to be professionally installed and serviced by a technician. About This Motherboard The X9SKV motherboard series is a value-driven product aimed at users who de- mand a small form-factor, ultra low-power communication motherboard for gateway,...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User’s Manual Appendix C provides the UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions. 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

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

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Preface About This Manual ......................iii About This Motherboard ....................iii Manual Organization ..................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual: .................iv Contacting Supermicro ....................v Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ......................1-1 X9SKV-B915 Image ..............1-2 X9SKV-B915/1125/1105 Motherboard Layout..........1-3 X9SKV-B915/1125/1105 Quick Reference ............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents The SO DIMM Socket ..................2-5 Connectors/I/O Ports ..................2-6 Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports ............2-6 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ................ 2-7 Serial Ports (COM1/COM2)................ 2-8 LAN Ports (LAN1~LAN6) ................2-9 Front Control Panel ..................2-10 JF1 Header Pins ..................
  • Page 8 How to Start the Setup Utility ................. 4-2 Main Setup ...................... 4-2 The following Main menu items will be displayed: ........4-2 System Date/System Time ................ 4-3 Supermicro X9SKV ..................4-3 Version ......................4-3 Build Date ....................4-3 EC Firmware Version ................. 4-3 Memory Information ...................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents  CPU Configuration ..................4-6 Hyper-threading ..................4-7 Active Processor Cores ................4-7 Limit CPUID Maximum ................4-7 Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) ..4-7 Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) ....4-7 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) ...
  • Page 10 X9SKV Motherboard Series User’s Manual Onboard LAN 1, 2, 3 and 4 ..............4-13 Onboard LAN5 / Onboard LAN6 .............. 4-13 Lan Bypass Setting .................. 4-13 Slot 6 PCI-E 2.0 X8 OPROM ..............4-13 Launch Storage OPROM Policy............... 4-13 Other PCI Device ROM Priority ............... 4-14 Onboard LAN1 Option ROM ~ Onboard LAN6 Option ROM ....
  • Page 11 Table of Contents  USB Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities ............. 4-22  Network Device BBS Priorities.............. 4-22  UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities............. 4-22  Add New Boot Option ................4-22  Delete Boot Option ................4-22  Delete Driver Option ................4-22 Security Settings ...................
  • Page 12 X9SKV Motherboard Series User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 13: 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 and 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 14: X9Skv-B915 Image

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual X9SKV-B915 Image Note: All graphics and images 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 image shown in this manual.

  • Page 15: X9Skv-B915/1125/1105 Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1: Introduction X9SKV-B915/1125/1105 Motherboard Layout JDEBUG1: MCU DEBUG PORT DESIGNED IN USA UARTB TO COM2 1-3&4-6 1-2&5-6 UARTB TO MCU COM2 TO MCU 2-4&3-5 COM1 USB0/1 LAN5/LAN6 USB4 JPCIE2 JPCIE1 JDEBUG1 USB2/3 XDP-CPU JITP2 JITP1 JUSB2 JPW1 JBT1 CMOS CLEAR JPF2: JPF1: 1-2:FR/NMI...

  • Page 16: X9Skv-B915/1125/1105 Quick Reference

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual X9SKV-B915/1125/1105 Quick Reference (not drawn to scale) Back Panel I/OConnectors JDEBUG1: MCU DEBUG PORT DESIGNED IN USA UARTB TO COM2 1-3&4-6 UARTB TO MCU 1-2&5-6 COM2 TO MCU 2-4&3-5 COM1 USB 4 USB0/1 JPME2 JI2C1 LAN5/LAN6 USB4 JI2C2...

  • Page 17: Jumpers, Connectors & Leds

    Chapter 1: Introduction Jumpers, Connectors & LEDs Jumper Description Default JPME2 Intel ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPF1 Front Panel LED select Pins 2-3 (Normal) JPF2 Front Panel RST Button select Pins 2-3 (Normal) JBT1 Clear CMOS Short contact pads to clear CMOS JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Reset Pins 1-2 (Reset)

  • Page 18: Motherboard Features

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual Motherboard Features Onboard Intel® Pentium® B915C or Xeon® E3-1125C Memory Four (4) SO-DIMM slots support up to 32GB of DDR3, 1066/1333 MHz, ECC SO-DIMM memory Supports Two DIMMs per Channel DIMM sizes ECC SO-DIMM 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Chipset Intel®...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1: Introduction CPU Thermal Trip support Adaptive Thermal Monitor Fan Control 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) 3.0 support Watch Dog, NMI Chassis Intrusion header and detection CD Utilities BIOS flash upgrade utility...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Series Block Diagram

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual Motherboard Series Block Diagram X9SKV BLOCK DIAGRAM Port Pair1 Port Pair2 Cave Creek Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the Motherboard Features pages for details on the features of the motherboard.

  • Page 21: Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview The X9SKV Motherboard Series supports a single on board Intel® Pentium B915C, Xeon E3-1125C or Xeon E3-1105C v2 mobile processor. Built around the functionality and the capability of the Intel 8903CC chipset, the X9SKV motherboard provides a small footprint for a communications infrastruc- ture system that allows for increased intelligence and efficiency in a thermally- constrained solution.

  • Page 22: Pc Health Monitoring

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X9SKV Motherboard Series. These motherboards have 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

    Chapter 1: Introduction 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 X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes 1-12...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Tools Needed

    X9SKV Motherboard Series 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 27: 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 28: 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 X9SKV motherboard series. How to Install SO DIMMs 1.

  • Page 29: 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 Align slot. Take note of the module's side notches and the locking clips on the socket. Insert the SO DIMM module straight down.

  • Page 30: Connectors/I/O Ports

    X9SKV Motherboard Series 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 JDEBUG1: MCU DEBUG PORT DESIGNED IN USA...

  • Page 31: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB Pin Definitions Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports Pin# Definition Pin# Definition in one header (USB 2/3) are located on the motherboard to provide front chas- sis access. There is also one USB type USB_PN USB_PN A port (USB 4) on the motherboard for...

  • Page 32: Serial Ports (Com1/Com2)

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual Serial Ports (COM1/COM2) Serial Port 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. The COM2 header is located just next USB 2/3 to provide an additional onboard se- rial port.

  • Page 33: Lan Ports (Lan1~Lan6)

    Chapter 2: Installation LAN Ports (LAN1~LAN6) RJ45/LAN Pin Definitions Six gigabit LAN ports are located on the Pin # Definition Pin # Definition I/O back panel. These ports accept RJ45 TX_D1+ BI_D3- type cables. These are used to connect TX_D1- RX_D2- the motherboard to a network.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 on Pin# Definition pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table +3.3V on the right for pin definitions. Ground HDD LED HDD LED...

  • Page 36: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail Led

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status Connect an LED Cable to the OH/Fan State Definition Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 Normal to provide advanced warnings of chassis Overheat overheat or fan failure. Refer to the table Flash- Fan Fail on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Connecting Cables

    X9SKV Motherboard Series 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 Pin Definitions (JPW1) Connectors Pin#...

  • Page 39: Fan Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers The X9SKV Motherboard Series has six Fan Header (6) fan headers (Fan1~Fan6). These Pin Definitions fans are 4-pin fan headers. Although Pin# Definition Pins 1~3 of the fan headers are back- Ground ward compatible with the traditional +12V 3-pin fans, please use 4-pin fans on the Tachometer...

  • Page 40: Chassis Intrusion (Jl1)

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual Chassis Intrusion (JL1) Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions (JL1) A Chassis Intrusion header is located Pin# Definition at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the Intrusion Input appropriate cable from the chassis to Ground inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened.

  • Page 41: Sata Dom Power (Jsd1)

    Chapter 2: Installation SATA DOM Power (JSD1) SATA DOM Power Pin Definitions The SATA DOM Power on JSD1 is used Pin# Definition to supply power to SATA Disk-on-Module (DOM) solid-state storage devices. Ground Ground Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH1) Overheat LED Pin Definitions The JOH1 header is used to connect an Pin#...

  • Page 42: Power Led/Speaker (Jd1)

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual Power LED/Speaker (JD1) On the JD1 header, pins 1~3 are used for Speaker Connector Pin Definitions a power LED and pins 4~7 are used for Pin Setting Definition an external speaker. If you wish to use Pins 6-7 Internal Speaker the onboard speaker, you should close...

  • Page 43: Wake-On-Ring (Jwor1)

    Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-Ring (JWOR1) Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions The Wake-On-Ring header is desig- (JWOR) nated JWOR. This function allows your Pin# Definition computer to wake up when receiving Ground an incoming call to the modem when in Wake-up the suspend state. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 44: Lan1~Lan4 Led Header (Jf2)

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual LAN1~LAN4 LED Header (JF2) Connect the proper LED cables on header JF2 to provide status indicators NIC1 (Activity) LED NIC1 (Link) LED for LAN1 through LAN4. See the image NIC2 (Activity) LED NIC2 (Link) LED on the right for pin-outs.

  • Page 45: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 46: Cmos Clear (Jbt1)

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual CMOS Clear (JBT1) JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to pre- vent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same Metal contact pads time to short the connection.

  • Page 47: Manufacture Mode (Jpme2)

    Chapter 2: Installation Manufacture Mode (JPME2) Manufacture Mode (JPME2) Jumper Settings Close Pin 2 and Pin 3 of Jumper JPME2 Pin# Definition to bypass SPI flash security and force Normal (Default) the system to operate in the Manufac- Manufacture Mode ture Mode, allowing the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications.

  • Page 48: Front Panel Led Select (Jpf1)

    Pins 2-3 Slot 6 or Slot6. Front Panel LAN LED Select Note: This function is designed for Front Panel RST Select Supermicro chassis SC504/505, which PCI-E Select uses Slot7 (default). JDEBUG1: MCU DEBUG PORT DESIGNED IN USA UARTB TO COM2 1-3&4-6...

  • Page 49: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators GLAN Link/Speed LED Indicator LAN Port LEDs LED Color Definition Six LAN ports are located on the I/O No Connection or 10 Mbps Backpanel. Each Ethernet LAN port has Green (On) 100 Mbps Amber (On) 1 Gbps two LEDs.

  • Page 50: Power Led (Led5)

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual Power LED (LED5) Onboard PWR LED (LED1) LED Status An Power LED is located at LED5 on Status Definition the motherboard. When LED5 is on, the System Off AC power cable is connected, the power System is Powered On supply hard switch is on, and the system is running.

  • Page 51: 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. SATA Connections Two Serial ATA (SATA) 2.0 connectors (I-SATA 0/1) are located on the motherboard.
  • Page 52 X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes 2-28...

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: Frequently Asked Questions

    4. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be reached by e-mail at support@supermicro.com, by phone at: (408) 503-8000, option 2, or by fax at (408)503-8019.
  • Page 56 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. If your BIOS crashes and your motherboard will no longer boot, please read Ap-...

  • Page 57: 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 58 X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 59: 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 60: How To Start The Setup Utility

    Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential dam- ages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating.

  • Page 61: System Date/System Time

    Day MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The following BIOS items will also be displayed: Supermicro X9SKV Version Build Date EC Firmware Version...

  • Page 62: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X9SKV Motherboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit System Boot Feature Setting ...

  • Page 63: Wait For 'F1' If Error

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the BIOS ROM of the host adaptors will "capture"...

  • Page 64: Cpu Configuration

    X9SKV Motherboard User’s Manual CPU Configuration  The following CPU information will be displayed: • CPU Speed (MHz) • 64-bit (support) • Type of CPU • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Max (Maximum) CPU Speed • Min (Minimum) CPU Speed •...

  • Page 65: Hyper-Threading

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hyper-threading Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU per- formance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Active Processor Cores This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated.

  • Page 66: Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available When Supported By The Cpu)

    X9SKV Motherboard User’s Manual Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to use the Intel Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creat- ing multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 67: Package C-State Limit

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU C7 Report Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C7 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. CPU C7 State is a processor-specific low C-State. The options are Disabled, and Enabled. Package C-State limit Select the C-State limit or No Limit for the AMI BIOS to set C-State package register.

  • Page 68: Chipset Configuration

    X9SKV Motherboard User’s Manual Chipset Configuration  WARNING: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge  The following memory information will be displayed: Memory Information • Total Memory • DIMMA1 • DIMMA2 •...

  • Page 69: South Bridge

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Detect Non-Compliant Device Select Enabled for the AMI BIOS to automatically detect a PCI-E device that is not compliant with the PCI-E standards. The options are Enabled and Disabled. South Bridge  SMBus Controller Set this option to either Enabled or Disabled to activate or deactivate the SMBus controller on the motherboard.

  • Page 70: Sata Configuration

    X9SKV Motherboard User’s Manual SATA Configuration  When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA Devices and displays the following items: • SATA Port0 • SATA Port1 SATA Mode This item selects the mode for the installed SATA drives. The options are IDE Mode, and AHCI ModeI, and Disabled.

  • Page 71: Vga Palette Snoop

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS VGA Palette Snoop Select Enabled to support VGA palette register snooping which will allow the PCI cards that do not contain their own VGA color palette to examine the video cards palette and mimic it for proper color display. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 72: Other Pci Device Rom Priority

    X9SKV Motherboard User’s Manual Other PCI Device ROM Priority This feature selects a PCI device Option ROM for system boot if this device is not a network, mass storage, or video device. The options are UEFI Only and Legacy Only. Onboard LAN1 Option ROM ~ Onboard LAN6 Option ROM Select PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) to boot the computer using a PXE device installed in a LAN port specified.

  • Page 73: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS The options for Serial Port 0 are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12) and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12).
  • Page 74 X9SKV Motherboard User’s Manual Console Redirection Use this feature to enable console redirection for Serial Port Out-of-Band Manage- ment / Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) ports. The options are Enabled and Disabled.  Console Redirection Settings Configure the following options for the Console Redirection Settings. The most common settings are set as default: Out-of-Band Management Port: COM1, COM2 Terminal Type: Select ANSI, VT100, VT100+, or VT-UTF8...

  • Page 75: H/W (Hardware) Monitor

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS H/W (Hardware) Monitor  PC Health Status Fan Speed Control Mode 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 76: Acpi Settings

    X9SKV Motherboard User’s Manual ACPI Settings  Enable Hibernation Set this option to either Enabled or Disabled to activate or deactivate hibernation support on the motherboard. The options are Enabled and Disabled. ACPI Sleep State This feature selects the ACPI Sleep State that the system will enter into when the suspend button is activated.

  • Page 77: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Event Logs Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Security Exit Main Advanced Event Logs  Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press <Enter> to change  View Smbios Event Log the Smbios Event Log configuration.

  • Page 78: Meci

    X9SKV Motherboard User’s Manual MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurrences a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is in- cremented. This is a numeric value. METW The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) defines number of minutes must pass between duplicate log events before MECI is incremented.

  • Page 79: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Exit Sets the system boot order Set Boot Priority 1st Boot Device [CD/DVD] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk...

  • Page 80: Hard Disk Drive Bbs Priorities

    X9SKV Motherboard User’s Manual  Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities • 1st Device • 2nd Device  USB Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities • 1st Device • 2nd Device  Network Device BBS Priorities • 1st Device • 2nd Device ...

  • Page 81: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Exit Password Description Set Administrator Password. If ONLY the administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.

  • Page 82: Save & Exit

    X9SKV Motherboard User’s Manual Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving...

  • Page 83: Restore Optimized Defaults

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>.
  • Page 84 X9SKV Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 4-26...

  • Page 85: Appendix A Post Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
  • Page 86 X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 87: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    Additional drivers and tools for your motherboard are available for download at the Supermicro website. To install these software programs and drivers, run the application and a screen will appear as below. Click the icons to the right of these items.

  • Page 88: Configuring Superdoctor® Iii

    X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® 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 SuperDoctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 89 SuperDoctor® 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/Super_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 90 X9SKV Motherboard Series User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 91: Appendix C Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions

    Note: Follow the BIOS Recovery instructions below for BIOS recovery when the main BIOS block crashes. However, when the BIOS Boot sec- tor crashes, you will need to send the motherboard back to Supermicro for RMA repair. C-3 To Recover the Boot Sector Using a USB-Attached...
  • Page 92 Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it to "Super ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 93 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. When the screen as shown above displays, using the arrow key, select the item- "Proceed with flash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the progress of BIOS Recovery as shown in the screen below. Note: Do not interrupt the process of BIOS flashing until it is com- pleted.
  • Page 94 X9SKV Motherboard Series User’s Manual 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed. 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC pow- er cable from the power supply to clear CMOS, and then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system.
  • Page 95 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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