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  • Page 1 X7SPA-L X7SPA-H X7SPA-HF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • 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 Manual

    (Dual Core, 1.66GHz, 14.6W) processor. With memory support for up to 4 GB of non-ECC, unbuffered 667 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMMs in 2 sockets, 6 SATA ports, on- board VGA, and up to 10 USB 2.0 ports, the X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF delivers cost-effective performance in a small form factor.

  • 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...

  • 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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X7SPA Series Block Diagram ................1-11 Chipset Overview ..................1-12 I/O Controller Hub: ICH9R (X7SPA-H & X7SPA-HF) ........1-12 I/O Controller Hub: ICH9 (X7SPA-L) ............. 1-12 PC Health Monitoring ..................1-13 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..............1-13 Onboard Voltage Monitoring ................ 1-13 Fan Status Monitor with Software ..............
  • 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 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

    LAN2 AUDIO FP JBAT1 JPUSB1 JPL1 JI2C1 JPL2 JPG1 JBMC1 JOH1 JUSB4 SLOT1 PCI-E X4 (IN X16 SLOT) X7SPA-L JPCIE1 JI2C1 ON:ENABLE REV:1.00 CD-in JUSB3 OFF:DISABLE Important Notes to the User • Jumpers not indicated are for testing only. •...

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

    JI2C1 ON:ENABLE REV:1.00 CD-in JUSB3 OFF:DISABLE Note 1: USB 3/4, COM3/4 are available on the X7SPA-L only. LAN2 and SATA 2/3 are available on the X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF only. Note 2: Jumpers that are not indicated are used for factory testing only.
  • Page 16 Fans 1, 2 Fan 1: CPU Fan, Fan 2: Chassis Fan Header 39, 40, 41 COM2, COM4, COM3 Serial Port 2, 4 and 3 Headers (COM 3/4 X7SPA-L only) Onboard Speaker/Buzzer 18-bpp LVDS LCD Monitor Port Inverter Connector DIMM 1, DIMM 2...
  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 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

    Factory X7SPA-L Only X7SPA-HF Only Option **No BMC Installed on the X7SPA-L or X7SPA-H X7SPA Series Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the Motherboard Features pages for details on the features of the motherboard. 1-11...

  • Page 21: Chipset Overview

    • SPI Flash • Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface I/O Controller Hub: ICH9 (X7SPA-L) The ICH9 I/O Controller offers all features of the ICH9R controller, however it will only support up to 4 Serial ATA, & no RAID feature. 1-12...

  • Page 22: Pc Health Monitoring

    The User can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor by using SD III. Fan Status Monitor with Software The PC health monitor 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 function in the BIOS.

  • Page 23: 1-4 Power Configuration Settings

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates of 1 GHz and faster. X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF accommodates 12V ATX power sup- plies. 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 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)

    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

    1 to install DIMM2 if needed. See instructions on the next page. Memory Support The X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF supports up to 4GB of unbuffered Non-ECC DDR2 SODIMMs (667MHz in 2 SO DIMM slots.) Populating these DIMM slots with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

  • 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...

  • Page 32: Back Panel Connectors

    I-SATA0 JVGA1 T-SGPIO2 T-SGPIO1 JI2C2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE LAN1 I-SATA5 I-SATA4 I-SATA3 LAN2 AUDIO FP JBAT1 JPUSB1 JPL1 JI2C1 JPL2 JPG1 JBMC1 JOH1 JUSB4 X7SPA-L JPCIE1 SLOT1 PCI-E X4 (IN X16 SLOT) JI2C1 ON:ENABLE REV:1.00 CD-in OFF:DISABLE JUSB3 Back Panel Connectors...

  • 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...

  • Page 34: Serial Ports

    Note: Additional COM3 and COM4 headers are available on the X7S- PA-L motherboard only. (Backpanel) COM1 COM2 JSMB1:SMBus1 JPW1 KB/MOUSE JSMB1 JLPC80 FAN1 FAN2 COM3 (X7SPA-L Only) COM4 (X7SPA-L Only) COM1 JPI2C1 JBT1: COMS CLEAR JPC3 I-SATA1 T-SGPIO2 I-SATA2 I-SATA0 JVGA1...

  • 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-...

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

    There are two Ethernet ports TX_D1- RX_D2- on the X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF and one RX_D2+ BI_D4+ on the X7SPA-L motherboard BI_D3+ BI_D4- Note: IPMI on the X7SPA-HF is supported through the same net- work connection as LAN1. Note: Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.

  • 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

    LAN2 AUDIO FP Power Fail LED JBAT1 JPUSB1 JPL1 JI2C1 JPL2 JPG1 JBMC1 JOH1 JUSB4 Reset Reset Button Ground SLOT1 PCI-E X4 (IN X16 SLOT) X7SPA-L JPCIE1 JI2C1 ON:ENABLE REV:1.00 CD-in JUSB3 OFF:DISABLE Power Button Ground JF1 Header Pins 2-13...

  • 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.

  • Page 40: Reset Button

    LAN2 AUDIO FP Power Fail LED JBAT1 JPUSB1 JPL1 JI2C1 JPL2 JPG1 JBMC1 JOH1 JUSB4 Reset Reset Button Ground X7SPA-L JPCIE1 SLOT1 PCI-E X4 (IN X16 SLOT) JI2C1 ON:ENABLE REV:1.00 CD-in OFF:DISABLE JUSB3 Power Button Ground JF1 Header Pins 2-15...

  • 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...

  • 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

    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 JUSB4 JPCIE1 SLOT1 PCI-E X4 (IN X16 SLOT) X7SPA-L JI2C1 ON:ENABLE REV:1.00 CD-in JUSB3 OFF:DISABLE 2-19...

  • 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

    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

    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 JUSB4 SLOT1 PCI-E X4 (IN X16 SLOT) X7SPA-L JPCIE1 JI2C1 ON:ENABLE REV:1.00 CD-in JUSB3 OFF:DISABLE 2-23...

  • 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...

  • Page 50: Usb Wake-Up

    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 JUSB4 SLOT1 PCI-E X4 (IN X16 SLOT) X7SPA-L JPCIE1 JI2C1 ON:ENABLE REV:1.00 CD-in JUSB3 OFF:DISABLE 2-25...

  • 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

    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 JUSB4 X7SPA-L JPCIE1 SLOT1 PCI-E X4 (IN X16 SLOT) JI2C1 ON:ENABLE REV:1.00 CD-in JUSB3 OFF:DISABLE 2-27...

  • 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...

  • Page 54: Power Force On Enable/Disable

    I-SATA1 I-SATA2 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 JUSB4 X7SPA-L JPCIE1 SLOT1 PCI-E X4 (IN X16 SLOT) JI2C1 ON:ENABLE REV:1.00 CD-in OFF:DISABLE JUSB3 2-29...

  • 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

    Parallel ATA. These four SATA SATA_RXN connectors are supported by the Intel SATA_RXP ICH9/9R South Bridge. See the table on Ground the right for pin definitions. Note: There are Four (4) SATA ports on the X7SPA-L. I-SATA0 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 (X7SPA-H/-HF) JSMB1:SMBus1 JPW1 KB/MOUSE JSMB1...
  • 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

    Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF supports up to 4GB of unbuf- fered Non-ECC DDR2 667MHz, two-way interleaved or non-interleaved SO DIMM SDRAM. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory.
  • 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

    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 <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 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Version Build Date...

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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

    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...
  • 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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