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  • Page 1 X7SBi USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1...
  • 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: Manual Organization

    Xeon 3000 Series/3200 Series Processor at system bus speeds of 1333/1066/800 MHz. With the Intel Xeon 3000 Series/3200 Series Processor and the 3210 Chipset built in, the X7SBi offers unprecedented energy efficiency performance and provides optimized low-power, 64-bit computing solutions for single/uni-processor (UP) sys- tems based on the Intel Core microarchitecture.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ..................... 1-1 Contacting Supermicro ................1-2 X7SBi Image ................1-3 X7SBi Layout ................1-4 X7SBi Quick Reference ............... 1-5 Motherboard Features ................1-6 Chipset/System Block Diagram ..............1-8 Chipset Overview ................... 1-9 PC Health Monitoring ................... 1-10 Power Configuration Settings ...............
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Connecting Cables ..................2-13 ATX Power Connector ................2-13 Processor Power Connector ..............2-13 Overheat LED/Fan Fail LED ..............2-14 Chassis Intrusion ..................2-14 T-SGPIO Headers ..................2-15 Power LED ....................2-15 USB ......................2-16 GLAN Ports ....................2-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ..........
  • Page 6 X7SBi User’s Manual No Power ....................3-1 No Video ....................3-1 Memory Errors ................... 3-2 Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ..........3-2 Technical Support Procedures ................ 3-2 Frequently Asked Questions ................3-3 Returning Merchandise for Service ..............3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction .......................

  • Page 7: 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 mother- board.

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    X7SBi User’s Manual 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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 9: X7Sbi Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction X7SBi Image An Important Note to the User • All images and graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    X7SBi User’s Manual Motherboard Layout ATX 24-Pin PWR SMB PS Fan1 CPU Fan 8-Pin PWR JUSB1 Xeon 3000/3200 Intel 3210 DIMM1A JLED1 DIMM1B DIMM2A DIMM2B Fan2 Intel JPL1 Buzzer CTRL Fan3 Slot6 SXB1 PCI-Exp. x8 Slot6 SXB2 PCI-X 133 MHz...

  • Page 11: X7Sbi Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction X7SBi Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (*See Chapter 2) C1/JI C (SMB) Bus to PCI slots (Open/Open: Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 Giga-bit LAN 1/2 Enable Open (Enabled) JPUSB1 BP USB Wake Up (USB 0/1) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    • Status monitor for fan speed & System OH/Fan Fail LED/Control • Pulse Width Modulation Fan Control & Low noise fan speed control • Environmental temperature monitoring via BIOS, PWR-Up from AC PWR loss • Supero Doctor III, NMI • System Resource alert via Supero Doctor III...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction ACPI Features • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism • External modem ring-on Onboard I/O • 1 ATA/100 EIDE Channel • Intel ICH9R SATA Controller, 6 connectors for 6 devices with support of RAID functions 0, 1, 5 and 10 (in the Windows OS environment) •...

  • Page 14: Chipset/System Block Diagram

    X7SBi User’s Manual LGA775_PROCESSOR VRM 11 CK505 CLK FSB: 1333/1066/800 PCIE_x 8 1x PCIX_64 PCIE_x 8 DIMM_CHA DDR2_667/800 PCI- X B US DIMM_CHB Intel 3210 PX H - V MC H PCIE_x 8 PCIE_x1 GLAN2 82573L UDMA/100 ICH9R PCIE_x1 PRI_IDE...

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    3000 Series/3200 Series Processor, is comprised of two primary components: the Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the I/O Controller Hub ICH9R. In addition, the PXH-V chip is used for added functionality. The X7SBi provides the performance and feature-set required for cost-effective, power-efficient UP system platforms.

  • Page 16: Pc Health Monitoring

    X7SBi User’s Manual PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X7SBi. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitoring (via SuperO Doctor III) The onboard voltage monitor will scan the following voltages continuously: CPU Cores, Chipset Voltage, Memory Voltage, +1.8V, +3.3V, +3.3V Standby, +5V, +5V...

  • Page 17: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction BIOS Support for USB Keyboard If the USB keyboard is the only keyboard in the system, this keyboard will function like a normal keyboard during system boot-up. Main Switch Override Mechanism When an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a system suspend button.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    CPU, some are inadequate. The X7SBi accommodates ATX power supplies. It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above. You should use one that will supply at least 350W of power. Also your power supply must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The fol- lowing measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 20: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU pins are bent; otherwise, contact the retailer immediately. 6. Refer to the MB Features Section for more details on CPU support. 7. When the X7SBi motherboard is installed in a server, please use the SNK- P0016/SNK-P0016P Passive Heatsink only.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: Installation Installation of the LGA775 Processor 1. Press the socket lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU Socket Lever socket, from its locking position. Load Plate 2. Gently lift the socket lever to open the load plate. 3.
  • Page 22 X7SBi User's Manual 5. Use your thumb and your index finger North Center Edge to hold the CPU at the North Center Edge and the South Center Edge of the CPU. 6. Align Pin 1 of the CPU with Pin 1 of the socket.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation Installation and Removal of the Heatsink Installing a Passive Heatsink Passive Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the Screw#1 heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with Screw#2 those on the retention mechanism.

  • Page 24: Installing Ddr2 Memory

    Support The X7SBi supports up to 8 GB of Dual channel, unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR2 800/667 SDRAM in 4 DIMM slots. Both interleaved and non-inter- leaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots.

  • Page 25: Back Panel Connectors/Io Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing DIMM into Slot DDR2 To Install: Insert module verti- cally and press it down until it snaps into place. Pay atten- tion to the notch. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each Top View Of DDR2 Slot release tab outward to release the DIMM from the slot.

  • Page 26: Front Control Panel

    X7SBi User's Manual Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 27: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button Pin Definitions (JF1) header is located on pins 19 and 20 Pin# Definition of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Control for pin definitions. Ground Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located Pin#...

  • Page 28: Hdd Led

    X7SBi User's Manual HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a Pin# Definition hard drive LED cable here to display disk activities (for any hard drives on HD Active the system, including Serial ATA and IDE).

  • Page 29: Oh/Fan Fail Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to the OH/Fan Pin# Definition Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings Ground of chassis overheating or fan failure. OH/Fan Fail Indicator Refer to the table on the right for pin Status...

  • Page 30: Reset Button

    X7SBi User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Pin Definitions (JF1) on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the Pin# Definition hardware reset switch on the computer Reset case. Refer to the table on the right for Ground pin definitions.

  • Page 31: Connecting Cables

    Pin# Definition Pin # Definition +3.3V +3.3V The main power supply connector (JPW1) on the X7SBi meets the SSI -12V +3.3V (Superset ATX) specification. You can only use a 24-pin power supply PS_ON cable on the motherboard. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct.

  • Page 32: Overheat Led/Fan Fail Led

    X7SBi User's Manual Overheat LED/Fan Failure Overheat LED Pin Definitions The JOH1 header is used to connect Pin# Definition an LED to indicate chassis overheat- 5vDC ing. This LED blinks when there is a OH Active fan failure. Refer to the table on right for pin definitions.

  • Page 33: T-Sgpio Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO Headers T-SGPIO Two SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Pin Definitions Input/Output) headers are located on the Pin# Definition Definition motherboard. These headers suppor t serial link interface for the onboard SATA Ground DATA Out connectors. See the table on the right for Load Ground pin definitions.

  • Page 34: Usb

    X7SBi User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB Front Panel USB (USB0/1) (USB10/11) Two Back Panel Universal Serial Bus Pin# Definitions Pin# Definition ports: USB0 and USB1 are located at J11 on the I/O back panel. The Front-Accessible USB headers: USB...

  • Page 35: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports Mouse Port Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Pin# Definition mouse are located at J15 on the Back Data Panel USB ports on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin defini- Ground tions.

  • Page 36: Fan Headers

    X7SBi User's Manual Fan Headers The X7SBi has six fan connections (Fan1 to Fan6). Fan6 is designated as the CPU Cooling Fan. Note: all these fans are 4- pin fans. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan Fan Header headers are backward compatible with the Pin Definitions traditional 3-pin fans.) See the table on the...

  • Page 37: Wake-On-Ring

    Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is located Pin Definitions at JWOR. This function allows your Pin# Definition computer to be awakened by an Ground (Black) incoming call to the modem when in Wake-up the suspend state. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 38: Vga Connector

    X7SBi User's Manual VGA Connector A VGA connector (J7) is located next to the COM1 port on the IO backplane. Refer to the board layout below for the location. PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power SMB (I C) Connector Pin# Definition Power SMB (I...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Cmos Clear

    X7SBi User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to pre- vent the 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 41: Watch Dog Enable

    Chapter 2: Installation Watch Dog Enable JWD controls Watch Dog, a system monitor that takes action when a soft- Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD) ware application hangs. Close Pins 1-2 Jumper Setting Definition to reset the system if a program hangs. Pins 1-2 Reset Close Pins 2-3 to generate a non-...

  • Page 42: Usb Wake-Up

    X7SBi User's Manual USB Wake-Up These jumpers allow you to wake up the system by USB Wake-Up pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by click- Jumper Settings ing the USB mouse of your system. The JPUSB Jumper Setting...

  • Page 43: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators L i n k Activity (Left) (Right) GLAN LEDs Rear View There are two GLAN ports on the mother- (Viewing from the back of the system) board. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has GLAN Yellow LED (Right) two LEDs.

  • Page 44: Floppy Connector

    X7SBi User's Manual Floppy, Hard Disk Drive, SIMSO and Printer Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.

  • Page 45: Ide Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation IDE Connector IDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions (IDE) An IDE Connector is located at J3 on Pin# Definition Pin # Definition the motherboard. See the table on the Reset IDE Ground right pin definitions. Host Data 7 Host Data 8 Host Data 6 Host Data 9 Host Data 5...

  • Page 46: Parallel Port Connector

    X7SBi User's Manual Parallel Port Connector The parallel port is located next to COM2 header. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Parallel (Printer) Port Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Strobe- Auto Feed- Data Bit 0...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Memory Errors

    X7SBi User's Manual 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. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly installed and fully seated in the slots.

  • Page 49: Frequently Asked Questions

    2, or by fax at (408)503-8019. Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X7SBi supports up to 8 GB of unbuffered, ECC/Non-ECC, DDR2-800/667, two-way interleaved or non-interleaved SDRAM. See Sec- tion 2-4 for details on installing memory.
  • Page 50 X7SBi User's Manual and the .exe file. If you choose the zip BIOS file, please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable device or a USB pen. Run the batch file using the format flash.bat filename.rom from your bootable device or USB pen to flash the BIOS. Then, your system will automatically reboot.

  • Page 51: 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 52 X7SBi User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 53: Chapter 4: Bios

    Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible boot failure. Note: The SPI BIOS chip used in the X7SBi is not removable. To replace a dam- aged SPI BIOS chip, please send the motherboard to Supermicro for repair.

  • Page 54: Running Setup

    X7SBi User's Manual Running Setup Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (See the next page).
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields, and enter the correct data.
  • Page 56 X7SBi User's Manual Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select Serial ATA to use the SATA mode, or select Auto to use the Native Mode for ATA.

  • Page 57: Advanced Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS Multi-Sector Transfers This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in multi-sector transfer. LBA Mode Control This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access a IDE Device via the LBA mode.

  • Page 58: Boot Features

    X7SBi User's Manual Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quiet Mode This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the graphic logo screen during boot-up. QuickBoot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on.

  • Page 59: Power Loss Control

    Chapter 4: BIOS USB Wake Up Select Enable to “wake your system up” from S3, or S4 state via a USB device. If this feature is set to Enabled, you will also need to enable the USB Wake-up jumpers (JPUSB1/JPUSB2) by closing pins 1-2. (Please refer to Pg. 1-5 and Chapter 2 for more details).
  • Page 60 X7SBi User's Manual Thermal Management 2 (Available when supported by the CPU.) Set to Enabled to use Thermal Management 2 (TM2) which will lower CPU voltage and frequency when the CPU temperature reaches a predefined overheat threshold. Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), allowing CPU clocking to be regulated via CPU Internal Clock modulation when the CPU temperature reaches the overheat threshold.

  • Page 61: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 4: BIOS information regarding hardware/software support for this function, please refer to Intel's and Microsoft's websites. Enhanced Intel Speed Step Support (Available when supported by the CPU.) Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.

  • Page 62: Usb Host Controller

    X7SBi User's Manual Route Port 80h Cycles to This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are PCI and LPC. USB Host Controller Select Enabled to enable the USB Host Controller. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: BIOS Cache Base 512K-640K If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the memory area: 512K-640K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written into the L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select Uncached to disable this function.
  • Page 64 X7SBi User's Manual options are Enabled and Disabled. Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high-throughout device may benefit from a greater clock rate.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS are Enabled and Disabled. Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high-throughout device may benefit from a greater clock rate.

  • Page 66: Parallel Port

    X7SBi User's Manual Serial Port A This setting allows you to assign control of Serial Port A. The options are Enabled (user defined) and Disabled. Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for Serial Port A. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, and 2E8.

  • Page 67: Floppy Disk Controller

    Chapter 4: BIOS DMA Channel This item allows you to specify the DMA channel for the parallel port. The options are DMA1 and DMA3. Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, Auto (BIOS and OS controlled) and OS- Controlled.

  • Page 68: Console Redirection

    X7SBi User's Manual Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled.

  • Page 69: Cpu Temperature

    Chapter 4: BIOS instability. When the CPU temperature reaches this predefined threshold, the CPU and system cooling fans will run at full speed. The options are: The Default Alarm Setting: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered when the CPU temperature reaches about +5 PECI counts above the threshold temperature as predefined by the CPU manufacturer to give the CPU and system fans additional time needed...
  • Page 70 X7SBi User's Manual Medium – The processor is running warmer. This is a ‘caution’ level and generally means that there may be factors contributing to this condition. At this point, the PECI count is above the processor’s DTS thermal throttle point minus 10 PECI counts, but still below or equal to the DTS thermal throttle point.
  • Page 71 BIOS settings. When first installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings. For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature threshold settings, please change the SDIII settings to be the same as those set in the BIOS.
  • Page 72 X7SBi User's Manual IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.) IPMI Specification Version: This item displays the current IPMI Version. Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled, the system will continue to log events received via system interface.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank.
  • Page 74 X7SBi User's Manual Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components. 4-22...

  • Page 75: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: BIOS Security Settings Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.
  • Page 76 X7SBi User's Manual Fixed Disk Boot Sector Select Normal to enable the feature of Write-Protect to protect the boot sector on the hard drives from virus intrusion. Password on Boot When set to Enabled, a user will need to key-in a password to enter the system at system boot.

  • Page 77: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: BIOS Boot Settings Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section.

  • Page 78: Exit

    X7SBi User's Manual Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 79: 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 Phoenix 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 80 X7SBi User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 81: Appendix B: Intel Ich9R Sata Raid Setup Guidelines

    Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Appendix B Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure Intel's ICH9R SATA RAID before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers.
  • Page 82 X7SBi User's Manual RAID Configurations The following types of RAID configurations are supported: • RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk. •...
  • Page 83 Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Using the Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test. b.
  • Page 84 X7SBi User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume: a. DDR2 "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next field.
  • Page 85 Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 1 Volume: a. DDR2 "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next field.
  • Page 86 X7SBi User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0): a. DDR2 "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>.
  • Page 87 Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity): a. DDR2 "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>. c.

  • Page 88: Deleting Raid Volume

    X7SBi User's Manual Deleting RAID Volume: Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set. a. From the main menu, DDR2 item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 89 Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to non- RAID or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete all internal RAID structure on the drive.
  • Page 90 X7SBi User's Manual Installing the Windows XP/2003 for systems with RAID Functions Installing a New Windows XP/2003 Operating System a. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD.

  • Page 91: Without Raid Functions

    Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 for systems without RAID Functions Installing a New Windows XP/2000/2003 Operating System a. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. b.
  • Page 92 X7SBi User's Manual Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must re-boot the system before moving on to the next item on the list.
  • Page 93 Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following: Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window. Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following: Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window.
  • Page 94 X7SBi User's Manual c. After reading the License Agreement, click on the icon marked "Yes" on the screen, and the following screen will appear: d. Specify the folder that you want the program to be installed in and then, click on the icon marked "Next"...
  • Page 95 Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines f. The following screen will appear to display the status of the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Installation. Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction Select a program folder in the following window where you want Setup to add the program icon.
  • Page 96 X7SBi User's Manual Note B-16...

  • Page 97: Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs And Drivers

    Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Appendix C Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Installing Other Software and 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.
  • Page 98 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 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Website at: ftp:// ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII Us- er's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide. pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
  • Page 100 X7SBi User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 101 (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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