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Supero SUPER X7SPA-HF User Manual (107 pages)

Revision 1.2a

Brand: Supero | Category: Motherboard | Size: 5 MB

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

13
Chapter 2 Installation

39
- Static-Sensitive Devices
  39
  - Precautions
    39
  - Unpacking
    39
  - Tools Needed
    40
  - Location of Mounting Holes
    40
- Motherboard Installation
  40
  - Installation Instructions
    41
- System Memory
  42
  - How to Install so Dimms
    42
  - Memory Support
    42
  - The so DIMM Socket
    43
- Connectors/I/O Ports
  44
  - Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports
    44
    
    ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports
    45
    
    Universal Serial Bus (USB)
    46
    
    Serial Ports
    47
    
    VGA Connector
    48
    
    LAN Ports / IPMI
    49
  - Front Control Panel
    50
    
    JF1 Header Pins
    50
  - Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
    51
    
    Hdd Led
    51
    
    NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators
    51
    
    Power LED
    51
    
    Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail LED
    52
    
    Power Fail LED
    52
    
    NMI Button
    53
    
    Power Button
    53
    
    Reset Button
    53
    
    Connecting Cables
    54
  - ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors
    54
  - External Power Connector
    54
  - Fan Headers
    55
  - Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH)
    56
  - Front Panel Audio Header (X7SPA-L Only)
    56
  - Chassis Intrusion
    57
  - SATA DOM Power
    57
  - Power SMB I C Connector
    57
  - CD Header (X7SPA-L Only)
    58
  - Smb
    58
  - T-SGPIO 0/1 Headers
    58
  - LVDS Connector (X7SPA-L Only)
    59
  - Inverter Power Connector (X7SPA-L Only)
    59
  - TPM Header(X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525 Only)
    60
- Jumper Settings
  61
- Onboard Indicators
  69
  - LAN Port Leds
    69
- Serial ATA and HDD Connections
  70
  - SATA Connectors
    70
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

71
- Troubleshooting Procedures
  71
  - Before Power on
    71
  - No Power
    71
  - No Video
    71
  - Memory Errors
    72
  - Losing the System's Setup Configuration
    72
- Technical Support Procedures
  72
- Frequently Asked Questions
  73
- Returning Merchandise for Service
  75
Chapter 4 BIOS

77
- Introduction
  77
- Main Setup
  78
- 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations
  80
  - BOOT Feature
    80
    
    Addon ROM Display Mode
    80
    
    Quick Boot
    80
    
    Quiet Boot
    80
    
    Bootup Num-Lock
    81
    
    Hit 'Del' Message Display
    81
    
    Interrupt 19 Capture
    81
    
    Power Button Function
    81
    
    PS/2 Mouse Support
    81
    
    Restore on AC Power Loss
    81
    
    Wait for 'F1' if Error
    81
    
    Watch Dog Function
    81
    
    Clock Spread Spectrum
    82
    
    CPU Configuration
    82
    
    Max CPUID Value Limit
    82
    
    Standby Power in S5
    82
  - Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available When Supported by the os and the CPU)
    82
  - Hyper-Threading Technology
    82
- Advanced Chipset Control
  83
- Northbridge Configuration
  83
  - DRAM Frequency
    83
  - Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
    83
  - DRAM CAS# Latency
    83
  - DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay
    83
  - DRAM RAS# Precharge
    83
  - DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge
    83
  - Initiate Graphics Adapter
    83
  - Internal Graphics Mode Select
    83
- Video Function Configuration (X7SPA-L, X7SPE-H, X7SPA-H-D525 and X7SPE-H-D525 Only)
  84
  - DVMT Mode Select
    84
  - Dvmt/Fixed Memory
    84
  - Boot Display Device
    84
  - Alternate Video BIOS
    84
  - Active State Power Management
    84
  - Reserved Page Route
    84
  - USB Functions
    84
  - Legacy USB Support (Available if USB Functions above Is Enabled)
    84
  - USB Controller
    85
- IDE/SATA Configuration
  85
- Pci/Pnp Configuration
  87
  - Clear NVRAM
    87
  - Plug & Play os
    88
  - PCI Latency Timer
    88
  - PCI IDE Bus Master
    88
  - ROM Scan Ordering
    88
  - PCI Slot 1
    88
  - Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROM/ Load Onboard LAN 2 Option ROM
    88
  - Super IO Device Configuration
    88
    
    Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address
    88
  - Remote Access Configuration
    89
    
    Remote Access
    89
  - Hardware Health Configuration
    90
    
    CPU Overheat Alarm
    90
    
    CPU Temperature
    90
    
    System Temperature
    90
    
    CPUFAN / SYSFAN Speed
    91
    
    CPU Vcore, AVCC, 3.3Vcc, 12V, V_DIMM, 5V, -12V, 3.3Vsb, and Vbat
    92
    
    Fan Speed Control Modes
    92
  - ACPI Configuration
    92
    
    High Performance Event Timer
    92
    
    PS/2 KB/MS Wakeup
    92
    
    USB Device Wakeup
    92
    
    ACPI APIC Support
    93
    
    ACPI Aware O/S
    93
    
    ACPI Version Features
    93
    
    AMI OEMB Table
    93
    
    Apic Acpi Sci Irq
    93
    
    Headless Mode
    93
    
    Suspend Mode
    93
  - IPMI Configuration (X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-HF-D525 & X7SPA- HF-D525 Only)
    93
    
    IPMI Firmware Revision
    93
    
    Clear BMC System Event Log
    94
    
    IPMI Function
    94
    
    Set LAN Configuration
    94
    
    Status of BMC
    94
    
    View BMC System Event Log
    94
    
    BMC Watch Dog Timer Action
    95
  - Event Log Configuration
    95
    
    Clear Event Log
    95
    
    Mark All Events as Read
    95
    
    PCIE Error Log
    95
    
    View Event Log
    95
- Security Settings
  96
  - Supervisor Password
    96
  - User Password
    96
  - Change Supervisor Password
    96
  - Change User Password
    97
  - Boot Sector Virus Protection
    97
- Boot Settings
  98
  - Boot Device Priority
    98
  - Hard Disk Drives
    98
  - Removable Drives
    99
    
    Retry Boot Devices
    99
- Exit Options
  99
  - Save Changes and Exit
    99
  - Discard Changes and Exit
    100
  - Discard Changes
    100
  - Load Optimal Defaults
    100
  - Load Fail-Safe Defaults
    100
Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes

101
- Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes
  101
Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

103
- B-1 Installing Drivers
  103
- Configuring Supero Doctor III
  104

Supero SUPER X7SPA-HF User Manual (107 pages)

SUPER MICRO Computer Computer Hardware User Manual

Brand: Supero | Category: Motherboard | Size: 13 MB

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

13
Chapter 2 Installation

39
- Static-Sensitive Devices
  39
  - Precautions
    39
  - Unpacking
    39
  - Tools Needed
    40
  - Location of Mounting Holes
    40
- Motherboard Installation
  40
  - Installation Instructions
    41
- System Memory
  42
  - How to Install so Dimms
    42
  - Memory Support
    42
  - The so DIMM Socket
    43
- Connectors/I/O Ports
  44
  - Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports
    44
    
    ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports
    45
    
    Universal Serial Bus (USB)
    46
    
    Serial Ports
    47
    
    VGA Connector
    48
    
    LAN Ports / IPMI
    49
  - Front Control Panel
    50
    
    JF1 Header Pins
    50
  - Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
    51
    
    Hdd Led
    51
    
    NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators
    51
    
    Power LED
    51
    
    Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail LED
    52
    
    Power Fail LED
    52
    
    NMI Button
    53
    
    Power Button
    53
    
    Reset Button
    53
- Connecting Cables
  54
  - ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors
    54
  - External Power Connector
    54
  - Fan Headers
    55
  - Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH)
    56
  - Front Panel Audio Header (X7SPA-L Only)
    56
  - Chassis Intrusion
    57
  - SATA DOM Power
    57
  - Power SMB I C Connector
    57
  - Smb
    58
  - T-SGPIO 0/1 Headers
    58
  - LVDS Connector (X7SPA-L Only)
    59
  - Inverter Power Connector (X7SPA-L Only)
    59
  - TPM Header(X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525 Only)
    60
- Jumper Settings
  61
- Onboard Indicators
  69
  - LAN Port Leds
    69
- Serial ATA and HDD Connections
  70
  - SATA Connectors
    70
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

71
- Troubleshooting Procedures
  71
  - Before Power on
    71
  - No Power
    71
  - No Video
    71
  - Memory Errors
    72
  - Losing the System's Setup Configuration
    72
- Technical Support Procedures
  72
- Frequently Asked Questions
  73
- Returning Merchandise for Service
  75
Chapter 4 BIOS

77
- Introduction
  77
- Main Setup
  78
- Advanced Setup Configurations
  80
  - BOOT Feature
    80
    
    Addon ROM Display Mode
    80
    
    Quick Boot
    80
    
    Quiet Boot
    80
    
    Bootup Num-Lock
    81
    
    Hit 'Del' Message Display
    81
    
    Interrupt 19 Capture
    81
    
    Power Button Function
    81
    
    PS/2 Mouse Support
    81
    
    Restore on AC Power Loss
    81
    
    Wait for 'F1' if Error
    81
    
    Watch Dog Function
    81
    
    Clock Spread Spectrum
    82
    
    CPU Configuration
    82
    
    Max CPUID Value Limit
    82
    
    Standby Power in S5
    82
  - Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available When Supported by the os and the CPU)
    82
  - Hyper-Threading Technology
    82
- Advanced Chipset Control
  83
- Northbridge Configuration
  83
  - DRAM Frequency
    83
  - Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
    83
  - DRAM CAS# Latency
    83
  - DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay
    83
  - DRAM RAS# Precharge
    83
  - DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge
    83
  - Initiate Graphics Adapter
    83
  - Internal Graphics Mode Select
    83
- Video Function Configuration (X7SPA-L, X7SPE-H, X7SPA-H-D525 and X7SPE-H-D525 Only)
  84
  - DVMT Mode Select
    84
  - Dvmt/Fixed Memory
    84
  - Boot Display Device
    84
  - Alternate Video BIOS
    84
  - Active State Power Management
    84
  - Reserved Page Route
    84
  - USB Functions
    84
  - Legacy USB Support (Available if USB Functions above Is Enabled)
    84
  - USB Controller
    85
- IDE/SATA Configuration
  85
- Pci/Pnp Configuration
  87
  - Clear NVRAM
    87
  - Plug & Play os
    88
  - PCI Latency Timer
    88
  - PCI IDE Bus Master
    88
  - ROM Scan Ordering
    88
  - PCI Slot 1
    88
  - Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROM/ Load Onboard LAN 2 Option ROM
    88
  - Super IO Device Configuration
    88
    
    Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address
    88
  - Remote Access Configuration
    89
    
    Remote Access
    89
  - Hardware Health Configuration
    90
    
    CPU Overheat Alarm
    90
    
    CPU Temperature
    90
    
    System Temperature
    90
    
    CPUFAN / SYSFAN Speed
    91
    
    CPU Vcore, AVCC, 3.3Vcc, 12V, V_DIMM, 5V, -12V, 3.3Vsb, and Vbat
    92
    
    Fan Speed Control Modes
    92
  - ACPI Configuration
    92
    
    High Performance Event Timer
    92
    
    PS/2 KB/MS Wakeup
    92
    
    USB Device Wakeup
    92
    
    ACPI APIC Support
    93
    
    ACPI Aware O/S
    93
    
    ACPI Version Features
    93
    
    AMI OEMB Table
    93
    
    Apic Acpi Sci Irq
    93
    
    Headless Mode
    93
    
    Suspend Mode
    93
  - IPMI Configuration (X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-HF-D525 & X7SPA- HF-D525 Only)
    93
    
    IPMI Firmware Revision
    93
    
    Clear BMC System Event Log
    94
    
    IPMI Function
    94
    
    Set LAN Configuration
    94
    
    Status of BMC
    94
    
    View BMC System Event Log
    94
    
    BMC Watch Dog Timer Action
    95
  - Event Log Configuration
    95
    
    Clear Event Log
    95
    
    Mark All Events as Read
    95
    
    PCIE Error Log
    95
    
    View Event Log
    95
- Security Settings
  96
  - Supervisor Password
    96
  - User Password
    96
  - Change Supervisor Password
    96
  - Change User Password
    97
  - Boot Sector Virus Protection
    97
- Boot Settings
  98
  - Boot Device Priority
    98
  - Hard Disk Drives
    98
  - Removable Drives
    99
    
    Retry Boot Devices
    99
- Exit Options
  99
  - Save Changes and Exit
    99
  - Discard Changes and Exit
    100
  - Discard Changes
    100
  - Load Optimal Defaults
    100
  - Load Fail-Safe Defaults
    100
Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes

101
- Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes
  101
Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

103
- B-1 Installing Drivers
  103
- Configuring Supero Doctor III
  104

Supero SUPER X7SPA-HF User Manual (107 pages)

Brand: Supero | Category: Motherboard | Size: 13 MB

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

13
- Overview
  13
- Checklist
  13
- X7SPA-L Image
  14
- X7SPA-H Image
  15
- X7SPA-HF Image
  16
- X7SPE-H Image
  17
- X7SPE-HF Image
  18
- X7SPE-H-D525 Image
  19
- X7SPE-HF-D525 Image
  20
- X7SPA-H-D525 Image
  21
- X7SPA-HF-D525 Image
  22
- Motherboard Layout
  23
- Motherboard Layout (X7SPE-H, X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525)
  24
- X7SPA-L, X7SPA-H, X7SPA-HF, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525 Quick Reference
  25
- Motherboard Features
  30
- X7SPA/X7SPE Series Block Diagram
  33
- Chipset Overview
  34
- I/O Controller Hub: ICH9R (X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-H/X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525)
  34
- I/O Controller Hub: ICH9 (X7SPA-L)
  34
- PC Health Monitoring
  35
- Recovery from AC Power Loss
  35
- Onboard Voltage Monitoring
  35
- Fan Status Monitor with Software
  35
- CPU Overheat LED and Control
  35
- Power Configuration Settings
  36
- Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator
  36
- BIOS Support for USB Keyboard
  36
- Main Switch Override Mechanism
  36
- Power Supply
  36
- Super I/O
  37
- Overview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller (X7SPA-HF/X7SPE-HF/X7SPE- HF-D525/X7SPA-HF-D525 Only)
  37
- LVDS (X7SPA-L Only)
  38
- Static-Sensitive Devices
  39
- Precautions
  39
- Unpacking
  39
- Tools Needed
  40
- Location of Mounting Holes
  40
- Motherboard Installation
  40
- Installation Instructions
  41
- System Memory
  42
- How to Install so Dimms
  42
- Memory Support
  42
- The so DIMM Socket
  43
- Connectors/I/O Ports
  44
- Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports
  44
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
  46
- Serial Ports
  47
- VGA Connector
  48
- LAN Ports / IPMI
  49
- Front Control Panel
  50
- JF1 Header Pins
  50
- Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
  51
- Power LED
  51
- Hdd Led
  51
- NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators
  51
- Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail LED
  52
- Power Fail LED
  52
- Reset Button
  53
- Power Button
  53
- NMI Button
  53
- Connecting Cables
  54
- ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors
  54
- External Power Connector
  54
- Fan Headers
  55
- Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH)
  56
- Front Panel Audio Header (X7SPA-L Only)
  56
- Chassis Intrusion
  57
- SATA DOM Power
  57
- Power SMB I C Connector
  57
- Smb
  58
- T-SGPIO 0/1 Headers
  58
- LVDS Connector (X7SPA-L Only)
  59
- Inverter Power Connector (X7SPA-L Only)
  59
- TPM Header(X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525 Only)
  60
- Jumper Settings
  61
- Explanation of Jumpers
  61
- LAN Port Enable/Disable
  62
- SMB (I 2 C) Bus to PCI Slots
  62
- CMOS Clear
  63
- USB Wake-Up (Not Available on the X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525 and X7SPE-HF-D525)
  64
- TPM Support Enable (Not Available on X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525, X7SPE-H-D525, X7SPE-HF-D525)
  65
- Watch Dog Enable/Disable
  65
- COM3 Redirection Select (OEM Option)
  65
- Power Led/Speaker
  66
- BMC (X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-HF-D525, X7SPA-H-D525, X7SPA-HF-D525 Only)
  66
- VGA Enable
  67
- HDA/AC97 Select (X7SPA-L Only)
  67
- Power Force on Enable/Disable
  68
- DCD / P5V Select
  68
- Onboard Indicators
  69
- LAN Port Leds
  69
- Serial ATA and HDD Connections
  70
- SATA Connectors
  70
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

71
- Troubleshooting Procedures
  71
- Before Power on
  71
- No Power
  71
- No Video
  71
- Memory Errors
  72
- Losing the System's Setup Configuration
  72
- Technical Support Procedures
  72
- Frequently Asked Questions
  73
- Returning Merchandise for Service
  75
Chapter 4 BIOS

77
- Introduction
  77
- Starting BIOS Setup Utility
  77
- How to Change the Configuration Data
  77
- How to Start the Setup Utility
  78
- Main Setup
  78
- System Overview: the Following BIOS Information will be Displayed
  79
- System Time/System Date
  79
- Processor
  79
- System Memory
  79
- Advanced Setup Configurations
  80
- BOOT Feature
  80
- Quick Boot
  80
- Quiet Boot
  80
- Addon ROM Display Mode
  80
- Bootup Num-Lock
  81
- PS/2 Mouse Support
  81
- Wait for 'F1' if Error
  81
- Hit 'Del' Message Display
  81
- Watch Dog Function
  81
- Power Button Function
  81
- Restore on AC Power Loss
  81
- Interrupt 19 Capture
  81
- Standby Power in S5
  82
- CPU Configuration
  82
- Clock Spread Spectrum
  82
- Max CPUID Value Limit
  82
- Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available When Supported by the os and the CPU)
  82
- Hyper-Threading Technology
  82
- Advanced Chipset Control
  83
- Northbridge Configuration
  83
- DRAM Frequency
  83
- Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
  83
- DRAM CAS# Latency
  83
- DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay
  83
- DRAM RAS# Precharge
  83
- DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge
  83
- Initiate Graphics Adapter
  83
- Internal Graphics Mode Select
  83
- Video Function Configuration (X7SPA-L, X7SPE-H, X7SPA-H-D525 and X7SPE-H-D525 Only)
  84
- DVMT Mode Select
  84
- Dvmt/Fixed Memory
  84
- Boot Display Device
  84
- Alternate Video BIOS
  84
- Active State Power Management
  84
- Reserved Page Route
  84
- USB Functions
  84
- Legacy USB Support (Available if USB Functions above Is Enabled)
  84
- USB Controller
  85
- IDE/SATA Configuration
  85
- SATA#1 Configuration
  85
- SATA#2 Configuration (Available if IDE Is Enabled under "Configure SATA#1 As" Above)
  85
- IDE Detect Timeout (Sec)
  85
- Primary IDE Master/Slave,Secondary IDE Master/Slave,Third IDE Master,Fourth IDE Master
  85
- Pci/Pnp Configuration
  87
- Clear NVRAM
  87
- Plug & Play os
  88
- PCI Latency Timer
  88
- PCI IDE Bus Master
  88
- ROM Scan Ordering
  88
- PCI Slot 1
  88
- Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROM/ Load Onboard LAN 2 Option ROM
  88
- Super IO Device Configuration
  88
- Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address
  88
- Remote Access Configuration
  89
- Remote Access
  89
- Hardware Health Configuration
  90
- CPU Overheat Alarm
  90
- CPU Temperature
  90
- System Temperature
  90
- CPUFAN / SYSFAN Speed
  91
- Fan Speed Control Modes
  92
- CPU Vcore, AVCC, 3.3Vcc, 12V, V_DIMM, 5V, -12V, 3.3Vsb, and Vbat
  92
- ACPI Configuration
  92
- High Performance Event Timer
  92
- USB Device Wakeup
  92
- PS/2 KB/MS Wakeup
  92
- ACPI Aware O/S
  93
- Suspend Mode
  93
- AMI OEMB Table
  93
- ACPI APIC Support
  93
- Apic Acpi Sci Irq
  93
- Headless Mode
  93
- ACPI Version Features
  93
- IPMI Configuration (X7SPA-HF, X7SPE-HF, X7SPE-HF-D525 & X7SPA- HF-D525 Only)
  93
- IPMI Firmware Revision
  93
- Status of BMC
  94
- IPMI Function
  94
- View BMC System Event Log
  94
- Clear BMC System Event Log
  94
- Set LAN Configuration
  94
- BMC Watch Dog Timer Action
  95
- Event Log Configuration
  95
- View Event Log
  95
- Mark All Events as Read
  95
- Clear Event Log
  95
- PCIE Error Log
  95
- Security Settings
  96
- Supervisor Password
  96
- User Password
  96
- Change Supervisor Password
  96
- Change User Password
  97
- Boot Sector Virus Protection
  97
- Boot Settings
  98
- Boot Device Priority
  98
- Hard Disk Drives
  98
- Removable Drives
  99
- Retry Boot Devices
  99
- Exit Options
  99
- Save Changes and Exit
  99
- Discard Changes and Exit
  100
- Discard Changes
  100
- Load Optimal Defaults
  100
- Load Fail-Safe Defaults
  100
Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes

101
- Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes
  101
Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

103
- B-1 Installing Drivers
  103
- Configuring Supero Doctor III
  104

Supero SUPER X7SPA-HF User Manual (93 pages)

Brand: Supero | Category: Motherboard | Size: 5 MB

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

10
- Overview
  10
  - Checklist
    10
    
    X7SPA-L Image
    11
    
    X7SPA-H Image
    12
    
    X7SPA-HF Image
    13
  - Motherboard Layout
    14
  - X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Quick Reference
    15
  - Motherboard Features
    18
  - X7SPA Series Block Diagram
    20
- Chipset Overview
  21
  - I/O Controller Hub: ICH9R (X7SPA-H & X7SPA-HF)
    21
  - I/O Controller Hub: ICH9 (X7SPA-L)
    21
- PC Health Monitoring
  22
- 1-4 Power Configuration Settings
  23
- Power Supply
  23
- Super I/O
  24
- Overview of the Nuvoton BMC Controller (X7SPA-HF Only)
  24
- LVDS (X7SPA-L Only)
  25
Chapter 2 Installation

26
- Static-Sensitive Devices
  26
  - Precautions
    26
  - Unpacking
    26
  - Tools Needed
    27
  - Location of Mounting Holes
    27
- Motherboard Installation
  27
  - Installation Instructions
    28
- System Memory
  29
  - How to Install so Dimms
    29
  - Memory Support
    29
  - The so DIMM Socket
    30
- Connectors/I/O Ports
  31
  - Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports
    31
    
    Back Panel Connectors
    32
    
    Universal Serial Bus (USB)
    33
    
    Serial Ports
    34
    
    VGA Connector
    35
    
    LAN Ports / IPMI (X7SPA-HF)
    36
  - Front Control Panel
    37
    
    JF1 Header Pins
    37
  - Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
    38
    
    Power LED
    38
    
    Hdd Led
    38
    
    NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators
    38
    
    Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail LED
    39
    
    Power Fail LED
    39
    
    Reset Button
    40
    
    Power Button
    40
    
    NMI Button
    40
- Connecting Cables
  41
  - ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors
    41
  - External Power Connector
    41
  - Fan Headers
    42
  - Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH)
    43
  - Front Panel Audio Header
    43
  - Chassis Intrusion
    44
  - SATA DOM Power
    44
  - Power SMB I C Connector
    44
  - CD Header
    45
  - Smb
    45
  - T-SGPIO 0/1 Headers
    45
  - LVDS Connector
    46
  - Inverter Power Connector
    46
- Jumper Settings
  47
  - Explanation of Jumpers
    47
  - LAN Port Enable/Disable
    48
  - SMB (I 2 C) Bus to PCI Slots
    48
  - CMOS Clear
    49
  - USB Wake-Up
    50
  - TPM Support Enable
    51
  - Watch Dog Enable/Disable
    51
  - COM3 Redirection Select
    51
  - Power Led/Speaker
    52
  - BMC (X7SPA-HF Only)
    52
  - VGA Enable
    53
  - HDA/AC97 Select
    53
  - Power Force on Enable/Disable
    54
  - DCD / P5V Select
    54
- Onboard Indicators
  55
  - LAN Port Leds
    55
- Serial ATA and HDD Connections
  56
  - SATA Connectors
    56
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

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- Troubleshooting Procedures
  58
  - Before Power on
    58
  - No Power
    58
  - No Video
    58
  - Memory Errors
    59
  - Losing the System's Setup Configuration
    59
- Technical Support Procedures
  59
- Frequently Asked Questions
  60
- Returning Merchandise for Service
  62
Chapter 4 BIOS

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- Introduction
  64
- Main Setup
  65
- 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations
  67
  - Boot Feature
    67
  - Advanced Chipset Control
    70
  - Hardware Health Configuration
    77
- Security Settings
  83
- Boot Settings
  85
  - Boot Device Priority
    85
  - Hard Disk Drives
    85
  - Removable Drives
    86
- Exit Options
  86
Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes

88
- Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes
  88
Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

90
- B-1 Installing Drivers
  90
- Configuring Supero Doctor III
  91

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