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Supermicro SUPERO X8STE User Manual

Supermicro SUPERO X8STE User Manual (105 pages)

SUPER MICRO Computer Computer Hardware User Manual

Brand: Supermicro | Category: Motherboard | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

About this Motherboard
3
Manual Organization
3
Conventions Used in the Manual
4
Contacting Supermicro
5
Table of Contents
6
Chapter 1 Introduction

9
- Overview
  9
  - Checklist
    9
    
    Motherboard Layout
    11
    
    Important Notes to the User
    11
    
    Bmc Enable
    12
    
    Vga Enable
    12
  - Motherboard Features
    14
    
    Floppy Drive
    15
    
    Power Configuration
    16
    
    System Management
    16
- Chipset Overview
  19
- PC Health Monitoring
  20
- Power Configuration Settings
  20
- Power Supply
  21
- Super I/O
  22
- Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller
  22
Chapter 2 Installation

25
- Static-Sensitive Devices
  25
  - Precautions
    25
  - Unpacking
    25
- Processor and Heatsink Installation
  26
  - Installing an LGA 1366 Processor
    26
  - Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink (#SNK-P0037)
    28
- Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis
  30
  - Tools Needed
    30
  - Installation Instructions
    30
- Installing and Removing the Memory Modules
  31
  - Installing & Removing Dimms
    31
    
    Memory Support
    32
    
    DIMM Module Population Configuration
    32
- Connectors/Io Ports
  34
  - Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports
    34
  - ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports
    35
    
    Universal Serial Bus (USB)
    36
    
    Ethernet Ports
    37
    
    Serial Ports
    38
    
    Video Connector
    39
  - Front Control Panel
    40
  - Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
    41
    
    NMI Button
    41
    
    Hdd Led
    42
    
    NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators
    42
    
    Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail LED
    43
    
    Power Fail LED
    43
    
    Reset Button
    44
    
    Power Button
    44
- Connecting Cables
  45
  - ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors
    45
  - Fan Headers
    46
  - Internal Buzzer
    47
  - Speaker
    47
  - Overheat/Fan Fail LED
    48
  - Chassis Intrusion
    48
  - Power Supply I 2 C Connector
    49
  - Onboard Power LED
    49
  - T-SGPIO 0/1 & 3-SGPIO 0/1 Headers
    50
  - Alarm Reset
    50
  - Wake-On-LAN
    51
  - I-Button
    51
- Jumper Settings
  52
  - Explanation of Jumpers
    52
    
    LAN Port Enable/Disable
    52
    
    CMOS Clear
    53
    
    Watch Dog Enable/Disable
    53
    
    SMB to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Speeds
    54
    
    (BMC) VGA Enable
    54
    
    USB Wake-Up
    55
    
    SAS Enable/Disable (X8ST3-F Only)
    56
    
    SAS RAID Mode Select (X8ST3-F Only)
    56
    
    BMC IPMI Enable (X7ST3-F Only)
    57
    
    Onboard Indicators
    58
    
    LAN 1/LAN 2 Leds
    58
    
    IPMI Dedicated LAN Leds (X8ST3-F Only)
    58
    
    SAS Activity LED (X8ST3-F Only)
    59
    
    SAS Heartbeat LED (X8ST3-F Only)
    59
    
    Onboard Power LED
    60
- Serial ATA and Floppy Drive Connections
  61
  - SATA Connectors
    61
  - Floppy Connector
    62
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

63
- Troubleshooting Procedures
  63
  - Before Power on
    63
  - No Power
    63
  - No Video
    63
  - Memory Errors
    64
  - Losing the System's Setup Configuration
    64
- Technical Support Procedures
  64
- Frequently Asked Questions
  65
- Returning Merchandise for Service
  67
Chapter 4 BIOS

69
- Introduction
  69
- Main Setup
  70
- Advanced Setup Configurations
  72
  - BOOT Feature
    72
  - Processor & Clock Options
    73
  - Advanced Chipset Control
    76
  - Pcipnp Configuration
    82
  - Super Io Device Configuration
    83
  - Remote Access Configuration
    83
  - Hardware Health Configuration
    84
  - Acpi Configuration
    87
  - Event Log Configuration
    89
- Security Settings
  91
  - User Password
    91
  - Change Supervisor Password
    91
- Boot Configuration
  92
  - Boot Device Priority
    92
  - Hard Disk Drives
    93
  - Removable Drives
    93
  - CD/DVD Drives
    93
- Exit Options
  93
Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes

95
- Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes
  95
Appendix B Installing the Windows os

97
- Installing the Windows os for Systems with RAID Functions
  97
- Installing the Windows os for Systems Without RAID Functions
  98
Appendix C Software Installation Instructions

99
- C-1 Installing Drivers
  99
- Configuring Superodoctor III
  100
Appendix D - BIOS Recovery

103
- Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive (Recommended Method)
  103
  - Part 1: Boot Sector Recovery Process
    103
  - Part 2 - BIOS Reprogramming (Re-Flashing)
    104
- Recovery Process from an IDE/SATA ATAPI Disc Drive
  104

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Supermicro SUPERO X8STE User Manual

Supermicro SUPERO X8STE User Manual (105 pages)

Brand: Supermicro | Category: Motherboard | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

About this Motherboard
3
Manual Organization
3
Conventions Used in the Manual
4
Contacting Supermicro
5
Table of Contents
6
Chapter 1 Introduction

9
- Overview
  9
  - Checklist
    9
    
    Motherboard Layout
    11
    
    Default Setting
    12
    
    Bmc Enable
    12
    
    Vga Enable
    12
  - Motherboard Features
    14
  - Floppy Drive
    15
- Chipset Overview
  19
- PC Health Monitoring
  20
- 1-4 Power Configuration Settings
  20
- Power Supply
  21
- Super I/O
  22
- Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller
  22
Chapter 2 Installation

25
- Static-Sensitive Devices
  25
  - Precautions
    25
  - Unpacking
    25
- Processor and Heatsink Installation
  26
  - Installing an LGA 1366 Processor
    26
  - Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink (#SNK-P0037)
    28
- Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis
  30
- Installing and Removing the Memory Modules
  31
  - Installing & Removing Dimms
    31
  - Memory Support
    32
- Connectors/Io Ports
  34
  - Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports
    34
  - ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports
    35
    
    Universal Serial Bus (USB)
    36
    
    Ethernet Ports
    37
    
    Serial Ports
    38
    
    Video Connector
    39
  - Front Control Panel
    40
  - Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
    41
    
    NMI Button
    41
    
    Hdd Led
    42
    
    NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators
    42
    
    Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail LED
    43
    
    Power Fail LED
    43
    
    Reset Button
    44
    
    Power Button
    44
- Connecting Cables
  45
  - ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors
    45
  - Fan Headers
    46
  - Internal Buzzer
    47
  - Speaker
    47
  - Overheat/Fan Fail LED
    48
  - Chassis Intrusion
    48
  - Power Supply I 2 C Connector
    49
  - Onboard Power LED
    49
  - T-SGPIO 0/1 & 3-SGPIO 0/1 Headers
    50
  - Alarm Reset
    50
  - Wake-On-LAN
    51
  - I-Button
    51
- Jumper Settings
  52
  - Explanation of Jumpers
    52
    
    LAN Port Enable/Disable
    52
    
    CMOS Clear
    53
    
    Watch Dog Enable/Disable
    53
    
    SMB to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Speeds
    54
    
    (BMC) VGA Enable
    54
    
    USB Wake-Up
    55
    
    SAS Enable/Disable (X8ST3-F Only)
    56
    
    SAS RAID Mode Select (X8ST3-F Only)
    56
    
    BMC IPMI Enable (X7ST3-F Only)
    57
    
    Onboard Indicators
    58
    
    LAN 1/LAN 2 Leds
    58
    
    IPMI Dedicated LAN Leds (X8ST3-F Only)
    58
    
    SAS Activity LED (X8ST3-F Only)
    59
    
    SAS Heartbeat LED (X8ST3-F Only)
    59
    
    Onboard Power LED
    60
- Serial ATA and Floppy Drive Connections
  61
  - SATA Connectors
    61
  - Floppy Connector
    62
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

63
- Troubleshooting Procedures
  63
  - Before Power on
    63
  - No Power
    63
  - No Video
    63
  - Memory Errors
    64
  - Losing the System's Setup Configuration
    64
- Technical Support Procedures
  64
- Frequently Asked Questions
  65
- Returning Merchandise for Service
  67
Chapter 4 BIOS

69
- Introduction
  69
- Main Setup
  70
- 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations
  72
  - Advanced Chipset Control
    76
  - Hardware Health Configuration
    84
- Security Settings
  91
- 4-5 Boot Configuration
  92
- Exit Options
  93
Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes

95
- Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes
  95
Appendix B Installing the Windows os

97
- Installing the Windows os for Systems with RAID Functions
  97
- Installing the Windows os for Systems Without RAID Functions
  98
Appendix C Software Installation Instructions

99
- C-1 Installing Drivers
  99
- Configuring Supero Doctor III
  100
Appendix D - BIOS Recovery

103
- Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive (Recommended Method)
  103
- Recovery Process from an IDE/SATA ATAPI Disc Drive
  104

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