X7SLA-L
X7SLA-H
USER’S MANUAL
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
X7SLA-L/X7SLA-H motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The X7SLA-L comes integrated with the Intel® ATOM™ 230 (512K cache, 4W)
processor while the X7SLA-H features the Intel ATOM 330 (Dual Core, 1MB cache,
8W) processor. Both support a system bus speed of 533 MHz. With memory support
for up to 2 GB of non-ECC, unbuffered 533/400 MHz DDR2 in 2 sockets, 4 SATA
ports, an IDE controller, on-board VGA, and up to 8 USB 2.0 ports (X7SLA-H), the
X7SLA-L/X7SLA-H delivers cost-effective performance in a small form factor.
This product is intended to be professionally installed and serviced by a techni-
cian.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the mainboard
and provides detailed information about the chipset.
Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when in-
stalling the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the
system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes trouble-
shooting procedures for video, memory and system setup stored in the CMOS.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the BIOS and provides detailed information
on running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.
Appendix B lists the Windows OS Installation Instructions.
Appendix C and Appendix D lists Other Software Program Installation and BIOS
Recovery Instructions.
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Conventions Used in the Manual:
Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and
to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself:
Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic
system failure or to avoid bodily injury
Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or
data loss.
Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installa-
tion or to relay safety precautions.
Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or pro-
vides information for correct system setup.
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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
+1 (408) 503-8008
Fax:
Email:
[email protected] (General Information)
Web Site:
Europe
Address:
Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel:
+31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax:
Email:
+31 (0) 73-6416525
[email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address:
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel:
+886-(2) 8226-3990
+886-(2) 8226-3991
Fax:
Web Site:
Technical Support:
Email:
Tel:
886-2-8228-1366, ext.132 or 139
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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ........................................................................................................ 3
About This Motherboard................................................................................................ 3
Manual Organization ..................................................................................................... 3
Conventions Used in the Manual:................................................................................. 4
Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist.......................................................................................................... 1-1
Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9
Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)..................................................... 1-9
Intel® I/O Controller Hub 7R (ICH7R) ............................................................ 1-9
PC Health Monitoring.................................................................................... 1-10
Recovery from AC Power Loss..................................................................... 1-10
Onboard Voltage Monitoring ........................................................................ 1-10
Fan Status Monitor with Software................................................................. 1-10
CPU Overheat LED and Control .................................................................. 1-10
Power Configuration Settings........................................................................ 1-10
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator ............................................1-11
BIOS Support for USB Keyboard...................................................................1-11
Main Switch Override Mechanism .................................................................1-11
Power Supply.................................................................................................1-11
Super I/O....................................................................................................... 1-12
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1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
Chapter 2 Installation
2-1
Static-Sensitive Devices.................................................................................. 2-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 2-1
Tools Needed .................................................................................................. 2-2
Location of Mounting Holes ............................................................................ 2-2
Motherboard Installation.................................................................................. 2-2
Installation Instructions.................................................................................... 2-3
Installing DDR2 Memory................................................................................. 2-4
DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 2-4
Memory Support.............................................................................................. 2-4
Connectors/I/O Ports....................................................................................... 2-6
Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports............................................................ 2-6
2-2
2-4
2-5
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ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports.............................................. 2-7
Universal Serial Bus (USB)........................................................................ 2-8
Serial Ports................................................................................................. 2-9
Video Connector....................................................................................... 2-10
Ethernet Ports ...........................................................................................2-11
Front Control Panel....................................................................................... 2-12
Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............................................................... 2-13
HDD LED.................................................................................................. 2-13
NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators ....................................................................... 2-14
Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED.................................................................... 2-14
Reset Button ........................................................................................... 2-15
Power Button ........................................................................................... 2-15
Connecting Cables........................................................................................ 2-16
External Power Connector ...................................................................... 2-16
Fan Headers............................................................................................. 2-17
Chassis Intrusion ..................................................................................... 2-18
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-19
Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 2-19
LAN Port Enable/Disable ......................................................................... 2-20
CMOS Clear............................................................................................. 2-21
Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 2-22
LAN Port LEDs......................................................................................... 2-22
Serial ATA and HDD Connections................................................................. 2-23
SATA Connectors ..................................................................................... 2-23
IDE Connector.......................................................................................... 2-24
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2-7
2-8
2-9
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3-1
Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................... 3-1
Before Power On ............................................................................................ 3-1
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................................................................. 3-5
3-2
3-3
3-4
Chapter 4 BIOS
4-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 4-1
Starting BIOS Setup Utility.............................................................................. 4-1
How To Change the Configuration Data......................................................... 4-1
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Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 4-2
Main Setup...................................................................................................... 4-2
Advanced Setup Configurations...................................................................... 4-4
Security Settings ........................................................................................... 4-16
Boot Configuration ........................................................................................ 4-17
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5
4-6
Exit Options................................................................................................... 4-18
Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes
Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes ......................................................................A-1
®
®
Appendix B Installing the Microsoft Windows OS
B-1
B-1
Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 Operating System ..............................B-1
Installing the Windows XP/2003 OS for Systems with RAID Support............B-2
Appendix C Software Installation Instructions
C-1
Installing Drivers..............................................................................................C-1
C-2
Configuring Supero Doctor III .........................................................................C-2
Appendix D - BIOS Recovery
D-1 Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive (Recommended Method).............D-1
D-2 Recovery Process from an IDE/SATA ATAPI Disc Drive ....................................D-2
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 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.
If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
All the following items are included in the retail box only.
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One (1) Supermicro Mainboard
Two (2) SATA cables (CBL-0044L)
One (1) IDE hard drive cable (CBL-0036L-03)
One (1) I/O shield (CSE-PT7L for X7SLA-H, CSE-PT2L for X7SLA-L)
One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities (CDR-X7-UP)
One (1) User's/BIOS Manual (MNL-1097)
Two (2) Plastic Mounting Hole Stand-offs (FST-SCRW-0010)
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X7SLA-L / X7SLA-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.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Motherboard Layout
KB/MOUSE
DIMM1B
COM1
DIMM1A
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
Important Notes to the User
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Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.
See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front
panel connections.
•
" " indicates the location of "Pin 1".
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X7SLA-L / X7SLA-H Quick Reference
(not drawn to scale, X7SLA-H shown)
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KB/MOUSE
25
1
2
DIMM1B
DIMM1A
COM1
3
4
24
945GC
FAN_NB
23
22
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
5
6
7
21
20
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
19
8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
18
17
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
9
10
11
12
13 14 15
16
Note 1: USB 7, COM2 and LAN2 are available on the X7SLA-H only.
Note 2: Jumpers that are not indicated are used for factory testing only.
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X7SLA-L / X7SLA-H Quick Reference
Jumpers
JBT1
Label
#17
#8
Description
Default Setting
CMOS Clear
See Chapter 2
JPL2
GLAN 2 Enable (X7SLA-H only) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1
#7
GLAN 1 Enable
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Connectors
Label
Description
Battery
BIOS
#21
Onboard Battery
#19
SPI BIOS Chip
COM1
COM2
Fans 1~3
MCH FAN
IDE
#3
Serial Port 1, Back Panel
#10
Serial Port 2 internal header (X7SLA-H only)
System Cooling Fans 1~3
#9, 22, 25
#23
Chipset Fan (MCH FAN)
#20
IDE Hard Drive Connector
I-SATA 0~3
JF1
#18
Internal SATA Connectors
#24
FP Control Panel Header
JPW1
#26
ATX 24-pin Power Connector (Required)
JPW2
#11
#5
4-pin Power Connector (for device power only)
Ethernet RJ45 (GB LAN) Connector 1
Ethernet RJ45 (GB LAN) Connector 2 (X7SLA-H only)
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
LAN1
LAN2
#6
KB/Mouse
JL1
#1
#16
#2
Chassis Intrusion Header
USB 0/1
Back Panel Universal Serial Bus Ports 0/1
Internal USB Ports
USB 2/3, 4/5, 6 #12, 13, 15
USB 7
VGA
#14
#4
Internal "Type A" USB Connector (X7SLA-H only)
Video Graphics Port
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Motherboard Features
Processor
X7SLA-L: Single Integrated Intel® ATOM™ 230 processor
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1.6 GHz, 533 MHz System Bus
512K Cache
4 Watts
X7SLA-H: Single Integrated Dual Core Intel ATOM 330 processor
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1.6 GHz, 533 MHz System Bus
1 MB Cache
8 Watts
Memory
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Supports unbuffered Non-ECC DDR2 up to 2 GB (DDR2 533/400)
Chipset
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Intel® 945GC GMCH (North Bridge), ICH7R (South Bridge)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Expansion Slots
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One (1) PCI-Express x8 slot
One (1) PCI-Express x4 (in x8 physical) slot
One (1) 32-bit PCI 33MHz slots
BIOS
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8 Mb AMI BIOS®, SPI Flash BIOS
DMI 2.3, PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0/2.0/3.0, USB Keyboard support, SMBIOS 2.5, and
Plug and Play (PnP)
PC Health Monitoring
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Onboard voltage monitors for CPU Cores, Chipset Voltage, Memory Voltage
+1.8V, +3.3V, +3.3V standby, VBat, 12V, 5V
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Fan status monitor with firmware 4-pin (Pulse Width Modulation)
Low noise fan speed control
CPU 1-Phase-switching voltage regulator
SuperoDoctor III, Watch Dog/NMI
Power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss
CPU Thermal Trip support
Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support
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ACPI Features
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Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator
Main switch override mechanism
Onboard I/O
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Built-in ICH7R SATA Controller, 4 connectors for 4 devices (with support for RAID
0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 in the Windows OS environment)
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One PS/2 mouse and one PS/2 keyboard ports
One IDE controller that supports up to two IDE devices
One onboard VGA port
Winbond Super I/O controller 83627DHG-P
X7SLA-H Only
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Two Fast UART 16550-compatible serial ports (one on back panel, one
internal header)
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Dual Realtek RTL8111C-GR Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
Eight USB 2.0 ports & headers (USB0~USB7): Two ports on the backpanel,
one Type A internal USB header, and five USB headers for front panel ac-
cess
X7SLA-L Only
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One Fast UART 16550-compatible serial port (on back panel)
Single Realtek RTL8111C-GR Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Seven USB 2.0 ports & headers (USB0~USB6): Two ports on the backpanel,
and five USB headers for front panel access
Other
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Chassis Intrusion Header and Detection
Lead free
CD Utilities
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BIOS flash upgrade utility
Drivers and software for Intel® 945GC chipset utilities
Dimensions
Flex ATX form factor, 9.0" x 7.5" (228.6 x 190.5 mm)
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X7SLA-L / X7SLA-H Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the Motherboard Features pages
for details on the features of the motherboard.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1-2 Chipset Overview
The Intel® 82945GC contains two components: GMCH (North Bridge) and ICH7R
(South Bridge). The GMCH is used for the host bridge, and the ICH7R, for the I/O
subsystems.
Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
The GMCH manages the data flow between its four interfaces: the processor
interface (FSB), the system memory interface (DRAM controller), the integrated
graphics interface, the External Graphics interface, and the I/O Controller through
DMI interface. It provides bus arbitration between the four interfaces when each
initiates transactions. The GMCH supports a 32-byte Cache Line, decoding up to 4
GB (2GB for the 945GC) of the CPU's usable memory address space. The GMCH
also supports one or two channels of SDRAM and the PCI Express-based graphics
attached devices.
The Intel® 945GC platform supports the seventh generation I/O Controller Hub (In-
tel® ICH7R) to provide a multitude of I/O related features. The Direct Media Interface
(DMI) provides the chip-to-chip connection between the GMCH and the ICH7R.
Intel® I/O Controller Hub 7R (ICH7R)
The I/O Controller (ICH7R) provides the data buffering and interface arbitration
required for the system to operate efficiently. It also provides the bandwidth needed
for the system to maintain its peak performance. The ICH7R supports PCI slots, Se-
rial ATA ports, USB 2.0 ports and dual channel IDE devices. In addition, the ICH7R
offers the Intel Matrix Storage Technology which provides various RAID options for
data protection and rapid data access. It also supports the next generation of client
management through the use of PROActive technology in conjunction with Intel's
next generation Gigabit Ethernet controllers.
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1-3 PC Health Monitoring
This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X7SLA-L/X7SLA-H.
The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC
health monitoring.
Recovery from AC Power Loss
BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when
AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system
to remain powered off (in which case you must hit the power switch to turn it back
on) or for it to automatically return to a power on state. See the Power Lost Control
setting in the BIOS chapter of this manual to change this setting. The default set-
ting is Last State.
Onboard Voltage Monitoring
The onboard voltage monitor will scan the following voltages continuously: CPU
Cores, Chipset Voltage, Memory Voltage (+1.8V), +3.3V, +3.3V standby, +5V, +12V,
and Vbat. Once a voltage becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error
message to the screen. 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. This allows the user to define an overheat temperature. When this
temperature reaches the pre-defined threshold, the CPU thermal trip feature will be
activated and it will send a signal to the Speaker LED and, at the same time, the
CPU speed will be decreased.
1-4 Power Configuration Settings
This section describes features of your motherboard that deal with power and
power settings.
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Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator
When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking
to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the
CPU will wake up and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.
BIOS Support for USB Keyboard
If the USB keyboard is the only keyboard in the system, it 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. When the user presses the power button, the system will enter
a SoftOff state. The monitor will be suspended and the hard drive will spin down.
Pressing the power button again will cause the whole system to wake up. During the
SoftOff state, the ATX power supply provides power to keep the required circuitry
in the system "alive." In case the system malfunctions and you want to turn off the
power, just press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. The power will turn off
and no power will be provided to the motherboard.
1-5 Power Supply
As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and
reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU
clock rates of 1 GHz and faster.
The
X7SLA-L/X7SLA-H accommodates 12V ATX power supplies. Al-
though 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.
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1-6 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.
The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power manage-
ment through a SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management
to reduce power consumption.
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Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2
Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. 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.
Precautions
•
•
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic
bag.
•
Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
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When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in
use.
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For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the motherboard.
Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery. Do not install the onboard
upside down battery to avoid possible explosion.
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When
unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.
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2-2 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. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
Then use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray.
Caution: Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please
take precautionary measures to prevent damage to these components
when installing the motherboard to the chassis.
Tools Needed
Philips Screwdriver
Stand Offs (6 pieces)
(Only if needed)
Pan head screws (6 pieces)
Note: The above items are not provided with this motherboard.
Location of Mounting Holes
There are six (6) mounting holes on this motherboard indicated by the arrows.
KB/MOUSE
DIMM1B
Important: If the chas-
COM1
sis does not provide
DIMM1A
mounting support at
this location, please
945GC
install a plastic stand-
FAN_NB
1
4
off support, similar to
the illustration below.
There are two pieces
provided in your pack-
age.
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
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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.
1
I/O Shield
Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Refer to the layout on the
previous page for mounting hole locations.
2
3
Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Install standoffs in the
chassis as needed. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the
mounting holes on the chassis.
Stand Off
Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damage to mother-
board components.
4
5
Insert a Pan head #6 screw into a mounting hole on the motherboard and its
matching mounting hole on the chassis, using the Philips screwdriver.
Repeat Step 4 to insert #6 screws to all mounting holes.
6
7
Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed on the chassis.
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2-4 Installing DDR2 Memory
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing
DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.
DIMM Installation
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with
DIMM1A. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to
the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent incorrect DIMM module
installation.
2. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot.
Repeat step 1 to install DIMM1B if needed.
Memory Support
The X7SLA-L/X7SLA-H supports up to 2GB Unbuffered Non-ECC DDR2 533/400
in 2 DIMM slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules
of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will im-
prove memory performance.
Installing and Removing DIMMs
KB/MOUSE
Memory
DIMM1B
Bank
COM1
DIMM1A
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
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The DDR2 Slot
Position the DIMM
1
module's bottom key
so it aligns with the
receptive point on the
slot.
Notches
Release
Push the Lock/Release
tabs to their Release po-
sitions. Make sure that
the DIMM module's side
notches align with the
slot's Lock/Release tabs
as it is pressed in.
2
3
Release
Lock/Release Tabs
Insert the DIMM mod-
ule vertically and press
down until the module
snaps into place.
Press Down
Lock
When the module is
properlly inserted, the
Lock/Release tabs will
automatically secure
the DIMM module,
4
5
Lock
locking it into place.
Release
To Remove:
Use your thumbs to
gently push the Lock/
Release tabs near both
ends of the module.
This should release it
from the slot. Pull the
DIMM module upwards.
Release
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2-5 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
KB/MOUSE
DIMM1B
COM1
DIMM1A
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
2
4
3
I/O Port Locations and Definitions
1
7
8
6
5
1. Keyboard (Purple)
2. PS/2 Mouse (Green)
3. USB Port 0
4. USB Port 1
5. COM 1 (Green)
6. VGA (Blue)
7. LAN1
8. LAN 2 (X7SLA-H only)
Back Panel Connectors
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ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2
Mouse Ports
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin
Definitions
PS2 Keyboard
PS2 Mouse
The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2
mouse are located next to the Back
Panel USB Ports 0/1 on the mother-
board. See the table at right for pin
definitions.
Pin# Definition
Pin#
Definition
1
2
3
KB Data
1
2
3
Mouse Data
No Connection
Ground
No Connection
Ground
4
Mouse/KB VCC
(+5V)
4
Mouse/KB VCC
(+5V)
5
6
KB Clock
5
6
Mouse Clock
No Connection
No Connection
VCC: with 1.5A PTC (current limit)
KB/MOUSE
Keyboard (Purple)
Mouse (Green)
1
2
DIMM1B
COM1
DIMM1A
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
2
1
Back Panel Connectors
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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Back Panel USB 0/1
Pin Definitions
Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB
0 and USB 1) are located on the I/O
backplane. Additionally, one Type A
Internal USB headers (USB 7) and
five USB connections (USB 2/3, 4/5,
6) are also located on the mother-
board to provide front chassis access.
(Cables are not included). See the
tables on the right for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition Pin#
Definition
+5V
1
2
3
4
+5V
5
6
7
8
USB_PN
USB_PP
Ground
USB_PN
USB_PP
Ground
Front Panel USB 2/3/4/5
Pin Definitions
USB 2, 4
Pin # Definition
USB 3, 5, 6
Pin # Definition
Note: USB 7 (Type A) is available
only on the X7SLA-H mother-
board.
1
2
3
4
5
+5V
6
+5V
USB_PN2
USB_PP2
Ground
NA
7
USB_PN3
USB_PP3
Ground
Key
8
9
10
KB/MOUSE
DIMM1B
1
2
3
4
5
6
Backpanel USB 0
Backpanel USB 1
Internal USB 2/3
COM1
DIMM1A
Internal USB 4/5
945GC
FAN_NB
Front Panel USB 6
Internal USB 7 (Type A)
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
4
6
5
3
2
1
Back Panel Connectors
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Serial Ports
Serial Ports-COM1/COM2
Pin Definitions
TwoCOMconnections(COM1&COM2)
are located on the motherboard. COM1
is located on the Backplane I/O panel.
COM2 is located below the Super I/O
chip to provide additional onboard se-
rial connection support. See the table
on the right for pin definitions.
Pin #
Definition Pin #
Definition
DSR
1
2
3
4
5
DCD
RXD
6
7
8
9
RTS
CTS
RI
TXD
DTR
Ground
10
N/A
Note: COM2 is available only on
the X7SLA-H motherboard.
(Backpanel) COM1
1
2
KB/MOUSE
COM2 (X7SLA-H only)
DIMM1B
COM1
DIMM1A
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
2
1
Back Panel Connectors
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Video Connector
A Video (VGA/CRT) connector is lo-
cated next to COM Port1 on the I/O
backplane. This connector is used
to provide video and CRT display.
Refer to the board layout below for
the location.
15-pin VGA Connector
KB/MOUSE
DIMM1B
COM1
VGA Port/Connector
1
DIMM1A
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
1
Back Panel Connectors
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Ethernet Ports
Ethernet ports are located on the I/O
backplane. These ports accept RJ45
type cables. There are two Ethernet
ports on the X7SLA-H and one on the
X7SLA-L motherboard
Note: Please refer to the LED
Indicator Section for LAN LED
information.
KB/MOUSE
1
2
LAN1
LAN2
DIMM1B
COM1
DIMM1A
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
1
2
Back Panel Connectors
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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. Refer to the
following section for descriptions and pin definitions.
JF1 Header Pins
KB/MOUSE
DIMM1B
COM1
Pin 16
Pin 15
DIMM1A
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
Pin 2
Pin 1
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
LED_Anode+
Power LED
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED
LED_Anode+
LED_Anode+
LED_Anode+
OH/Fan Fail LED
LED_Anode+
X
X
Reset
PWR
Reset Button
Power Button
Ground
Ground
2
1
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Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
Power LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Power LED
The Power LED connection is located
on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the
table on the right for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
15
16
+3.3V
Ground
HDD LED
HDD LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The HDD LED connection is located
on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a
hard drive LED cable here to display
disk activity (for any hard drive ac-
tivities on the system, including Serial
ATA and IDE). See the table on the
right for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
13
14
+3.3V
HD Active
A
POWER LED
HDD LED
B
KB/MOUSE
DIMM1B
DIMM1A
COM1
LED_Anode+
Power LED
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED
A
B
LED_Anode+
LED_Anode+
LED_Anode+
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
OH/Fan Fail LED
LED_Anode+
X
R52
R53
X
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
Reset
PWR
Reset Button
Power Button
Ground
Ground
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
2
1
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
JF1 Header Pins
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
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NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators
GLAN1/2 LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The NIC (Network Interface Controller
or Ethernet Controller) LED connec-
tion for LAN port 1 is located on pins
11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED con-
nection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9
and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables to
display network activity. Refer to the
table on the right for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
9/11
Vcc
10/12 Ground
OH/Fan Fail LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED
7
8
Vcc
Connect an LED Cable to the OH/
Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8
of JF1 to provide advanced warnings
of chassis overheat or fan failure.
Refer to the table on the right for pin
definitions.
Ground
OH/Fan Fail Indicator
Status
State Definition
Off
On
Normal
Overheat
Fan Fail
Flash-
ing
NIC1 LED
A
B
C
NIC2 LED
KB/MOUSE
OH/Fan Fail LED
DIMM1B
COM1
DIMM1A
LED_Anode+
Power LED
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED
LED_Anode+
LED_Anode+
LED_Anode+
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
A
B
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
OH/Fan Fail LED
LED_Anode+
X
C
R52
R53
X
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
Reset
PWR
Reset Button
Power Button
Ground
Ground
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
2
1
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
JF1 Header Pins
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
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Reset Button
Reset Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The Reset Button connection is located
on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a
hardware reset switch on the computer
case. Refer to the table on the right for
pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
3
4
Reset
Ground
Power Button
Power Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The Power Button connection is located
on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily
contacting both pins will power on/off the
system. To turn off the power when set
to suspend mode, press the button for at
least 4 seconds. Refer to the table on the
right for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
1
2
Signal
Ground
Reset Button
A
B
PWR Button
KB/MOUSE
DIMM1B
DIMM1A
COM1
LED_Anode+
Power LED
HDD LED
LED_Anode+
LED_Anode+
LED_Anode+
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
NIC1 LED
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
NIC2 LED
OH/Fan Fail LED
LED_Anode+
X
R52
R53
X
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
Reset
PWR
Reset Button
Power Button
Ground
Ground
A
B
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
2
1
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
JF1 Header Pins
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
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2-6 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 Power 24-pin Connector
Pin Definitions (JPW1)
ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR
Connectors
Pin# Definition
Pin #
1
Definition
+3.3V
+3.3V
COM
The 24-pin main power connector
(JPW1) is used to provide power to
the motherboard. The 4-pin External
Power connector (JPW2) is optional for
peripheral devices. These power con-
nectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specifi-
cation. See the table on the right for pin
definitions of these connectors.
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
+3.3V
-12V
2
COM
PS_ON
COM
COM
COM
Res (NC)
+5V
3
4
+5V
5
COM
6
+5V
7
COM
8
PWR_OK
5VSB
+12V
9
External Power Connector
+5V
10
11
12
In addition to the 24-pin main power
connector, the 4-pin External Power con-
nector at JP3 is used to provide power
to external devices such as hard disks &
CD-ROM drives. This power connector
supports 12V and 5V devices.
+5V
+12V
COM
+3.3V
(Required)
4-Pin External Power
Connector
Pin Definitions
Pin
Definition
+12V
1
2
3
4
Ground 1
Ground 2
+5V
KB/MOUSE
DIMM1B
COM1
A
DIMM1A
(Optional)
945GC
FAN_NB
24-Pin ATX Main PWR
4-Pin External PWR
A
B
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
B
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
Side View
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
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Fan Headers
The X7SLA-L/X7SLA-H has four fan
headers. Fan1 ~ Fan3 are system cooling
fans. MCH_FAN is used for the chipset
fan. These fans are 4-pin fan headers.
However, Pins 1~3 of the fan headers are
backward compatible with the traditional
3-pin fans. (Note: Please use all 3-pin
fans or all 4-pin fans on a motherboard.
Please do not use 3-pin fans and 4-pin
fans on the same board. Refer to the table
on the right for pin definitions.
Fan Header
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
1
2
3
4
Ground
+12V
Tachometer
PWM_Control
Fan1
A
Fan2
B
C
D
Note: The speeds of 4-pin (PWM)
fans are controlled by Thermal Man-
agement via BIOS Hardware Moni-
toring in the Advanced Setting. (The
default setting is Disabled.)
Fan3
MCH_FAN
Note: MCH_FAN is used for the
chipset only.
KB/MOUSE
A
DIMM1B
COM1
DIMM1A
945GC
FAN_NB
D
B
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
C
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Chassis Intrusion
A Chassis Intrusion header is located
at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the
appropriate cable from the chassis to
inform you of a chassis intrusion when
the chassis is opened.
Chassis Intrusion
Pin Definitions (JL1)
Pin# Definition
1
2
Intrusion Input
Ground
KB/MOUSE
A
Chassis Intrusion
DIMM1B
COM1
DIMM1A
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
A
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2-7 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.
Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means
the jumper is off the pins.
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LAN Port Enable/Disable
GLAN Enable
Jumper Settings
JPL1/JPL2 enable or disable LAN Port
1/LAN Port 2 on the motherboard. See
the table on the right for jumper set-
tings. The default setting is enabled.
Pin# Definition
1-2
2-3
Enabled (default)
Disabled
LAN Port 1 Enable
LAN Port 2 Enable
A
B
KB/MOUSE
DIMM1B
COM1
DIMM1A
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
A
R52
R53
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ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
B
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
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CMOS Clear
JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead
of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact
pads to prevent 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. Always remove the AC
power cord from the system before clear-
ing CMOS.
JBT1
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
Motherboard
Important: For an ATX power sup-
ply, you must completely shut down
the system, remove the AC power
cord and then short JBT1 to clear
CMOS.
Metal contact pads
CMOS Clear
A
KB/MOUSE
DIMM1B
COM1
DIMM1A
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
A
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
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2-8 Onboard Indicators
GLAN Link/Speed LED Indicator
LAN Port LEDs
LED Color
Definition
Off
No Connection or 10 Mbps
100 Mbps
Two LAN ports are located on the I/O
Backplane. Each Ethernet LAN port has
two LEDs. The yellow Activity LED (right,
see below) indicates activity, while the Link/
Speed LED (left) may be green, amber or off
to indicate the speed of the connection. See
the tables at right for more information.
Green (On)
Amber (On)
1 Gbps
GLAN Activity LED Indicator
Color
Yellow (Flashing)
Definition
ConnectionActive
Link/Speed LED
Activity LED
A
B
LAN Port 1
Rear View (when facing the
rear side of the chassis)
LAN Port 2
KB/MOUSE
DIMM1B
COM1
DIMM1A
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
A
B
Back Panel Connectors
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2-9 Serial ATA and HDD Connections
Note the following conditions when connecting the Serial ATA and hard disk drive
cables:
•
Be sure to use the correct cable for each connector. Refer to Page 1-1 for cables
that came with your shipment.
•
•
A red mark on a wire indicates the location of pin 1.
The connector with twisted wires always connects to drive A, and the connector
that does not have twisted wires always connects to drive B.
SATA Connectors
SATA Connectors
Pin Definitions
Four Serial ATA (SATA) connectors (I-SA-
TA 0~3) are located on the motherboard
to provide serial link connections. Se-
rial Link connections provide faster data
transmission than those of the traditional
Parallel ATA. These four SATA connec-
tors are supported by the Intel ICH7R
South Bridge. See the table on the right
for pin definitions.
Pin#
Signal
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Ground
SATA_TXP
SATA_TXN
Ground
SATA_RXN
SATA_RXP
Ground
I-SATA0
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
A
B
C
D
KB/MOUSE
DIMM1B
DIMM1A
COM1
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
D
C
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
B
A
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
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IDE Connector
IDE Drive Connectors
Pin Definitions
An IDE Connector is located close to
SATA Ports 0~3 on the motherboard.
This 40-pin connector provides support
for 3.5" hard drive disks. See the table
on the right for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
Pin #
2
Definition
1
Reset IDE
Host Data 7
Host Data 6
Host Data 5
Host Data 4
Host Data 3
Host Data 2
Host Data 1
Host Data 0
Ground
Ground
3
4
Host Data 8
Host Data 9
Host Data 10
Host Data 11
Host Data 12
Host Data 13
Host Data 14
Host Data 15
Key
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
DRQ3
Ground
I/O Write
Ground
I/O Read
SIORDY
Ground
(PD)
SDDACK#
IRQ15
Ground
(NC)
Addr1
SHDD66DET
Addr2
Addr0
SDCS1#
SDCS3#
Ground
SHDDLED#
KB/MOUSE
A
IDE
DIMM1B
DIMM1A
COM1
945GC
FAN_NB
1
4
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
A
R52
R53
SLOT7 PCI-E X4 in X8
ICH7R
SLOT6 PCI-E X8
JBT1
SLOT5 PCI 33MHZ
JBT1:CMOS CLEAR
JPW2 for Device Power Only
COM2
USB4/5
USB6
USB2/3
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Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
3-1 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.
Before Power On
1. Be sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing the compo-
nents.)
2. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and chas-
sis.
3. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for the
keyboard and mouse. Also, be sure to remove all add-on cards.
4. Connect the chassis speaker and the power LED to the motherboard. Check
all jumper settings as well.
No Power
1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and chas-
sis.
2. Make sure that all jumpers are set to their default positions.
3. Check if the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.
4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.
5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to make sure that it still
supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
No Video
1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to remove
all the add-on cards and cables first.
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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. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly installed and fully seated in
the slots.
2. You should be using unbuffered Non-ECC DDR2 667/533/400 memory (See
the next page). Also, it is recommended that you use the memory modules
of the same type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.
3. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between slots to
see if you can locate the faulty modules.
4. Check the power supply voltage 115V/230V switch.
Losing the System’s Setup Configuration
1. Please be sure to use a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply
may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section
1-5 for details on recommended power supplies.
2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies
~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
3. If the above steps do not fix the Setup Configuration problem, contact your
vendor for repairs.
3-2 Technical Support Procedures
Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have followed all
the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro
does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or
reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s)
with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.
1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked
Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website
Support.
2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website at (http://www.supermicro.
com/support/bios/).
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Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed. Some cannot be flashed; it depends
on the modifications to the boot block code.
3. If you've followed the instructions above to troubleshoot your system, and still
cannot resolve the problem, then contact Supermicro's technical support and
provide them with the following information:
•Motherboard model and PCB revision number
•BIOS release date/version (this can be seen on the initial display when your
system first boots up)
•System configuration
supermicro.com/support/contact.cfm).
4. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready
when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be reached
by e-mail at [email protected], by phone at: (408) 503-8000, option
2, or by fax at (408)503-8019.
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?
Answer: The X7SLA-L/X7SLA-H supports up to 2 GB of unbuffered Non-
ECC DDR2-533/400, two-way interleaved or non-interleaved SDRAM. See
Section 2-4 for details on installing memory.
Question: Why does Microsoft Windows XP (SP2) and Windows Vista show
less memory than what is physically installed?
Answer: Microsoft implemented a design change in Windows XP with Service
Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista. This change is specific to the Physical Ad-
dress Extension (PAE) mode behavior which improves driver compatibility. For
more information, please read the following article at Microsoft’s Knowledge
Question: How do I update my BIOS?
Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not
experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located
BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our
web site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS (.rom) file to
your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure that it is
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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" with the new BIOS .rom file from your bootable device or
USB pen/thumb drive. Use the following format:
F:\> ami xxxxxxxx.rom <Enter>
Notes: Be sure to type in a space after "ami". The drive letter "F:\>" is used
only as an example and is the drive letter of your bootable device or USB pen/
thumb drive. It may be different on your system. Always use the file named
“ami.bat” to update the BIOS.
When completed, your system will automatically reboot. If you choose the .exe
file, please run the .exe file under Windows to create the BIOS flash floppy disk.
Insert the floppy disk into the system you wish to flash the BIOS. Then, boot
the system to the floppy disk. The BIOS utility will automatically flash the BIOS
without any prompts. Please note that this process may take a few minutes to
complete. Do not be concerned if the screen is paused for a few minutes.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS
to prevent possible system boot failure!
When the BIOS flashing screen is completed, the system will reboot and will
show “Press F1 or F2”. At this point, you will need to load the BIOS defaults.
Press <F1> to go to the BIOS setup screen, and press <F9> to load the default
settings. Next, press <F10> to save and exit. The system will then reboot.
Note: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not removable. To
repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your motherboard to RMA
at Supermicro for service.
Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?
Answer: Please see Appendix D, BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.
Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?
Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs
that will greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD
and install the applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset
drivers for Windows, security and audio drivers.
Question: Where do I get drivers for PXE support?
Answer: This product supports PXE under the Microsoft Windows environ-
ment. For other platforms such as Linux, driver support depends on what
version and package is used. Please contact your O/S vendor.
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Question: How do I connect the ATA100/66 cable to my IDE device(s)?
Answer: The 80-wire/40-pin high-density ATA100/66 IDE cable that came
with your system has two connectors to support two drives. This special cable
must be used to take advantage of the speed the ATA100/66 technology offers.
Connect the blue connector to the onboard IDE header and the other
connector(s) to your hard drive(s). Consult the documentation that came
with your disk drive for details on actual jumper locations and settings.
3-4 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. Ship-
ping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when
service is complete.
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages
incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product prob-
lems.
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Chapter 4
BIOS
4-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X7SLA-L/X7SLA-H. The
AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chap-
ter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens.
Starting BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the <Delete> key while the
system is booting up.
Note: In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS
setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as
<F1>, <F2>, etc.
Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS setup
menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can
be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured. Options in blue can be
configured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key
legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the
left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note:
the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to
include, omit, or change any of these text messages.)
The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys.
Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the
setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, ar-
row keys, etc.
Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.
How To Change the Configuration Data
The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by
entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing
<Del> during system boot.
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Starting the Setup Utility
Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) 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. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of
the screen, below the copyright message.
Warning!! Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS
to prevent possible boot failure.
4-2 Main Setup
When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen.
You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the
top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.
BIOS SETUP UTILTY
Main
Advanced
Security
Boot
Exit
System Overview
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-T AB] to
select a field.
System Time
System Date
[HH:MM:SS]
[Tue 04/24/2009]
Supermicro X7SLA
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Version
: XX.XX.XX
Build Date : XX/XX/XX
ID
: X7SLA000
Processor
Intel(R) Atom (TM) CPU 330 @ 1.60GHz
Speed : 1600MHz
Physical Count / Logical Count
: 1
���� : Move
Enter : Select
+/-/ : Value
F10 : Save
System Memory
Av ailable Size
Po pulated Size : 2040MB
: 2040MB
ESC : Exit
F1 : General Help
F8 : F a il-Safe Defaults
F9 : Optimized Defaults
vXX.XX (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
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System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed:
System Time/System Date
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys-
tem Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the
<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 X7SLA
Version
Build Date
ID
: XX.XX.XX
: MM/DD/YY
: XXXXXXXXProcessor
The AMI BIOS automatically displays the status of processor as shown below:
Intel (R) Atom (TM) CPU XXX @ XX.XXGHz
Speed
:XXXXMHz
Physical Count / Logical Count
:1
System Memory
Available Size displays the size of memory available in the system. Populated
Size displays the total size of memory detected in the system. Both are displayed
in Megabytes (MB).
Available Size :XXXXMB
Populated Size :XXXXMB
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4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations
Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu
items:
BIOS SETUP UTILTY
Main
Advanced
Security
Boot
Exit
Advanced Settings
WA RNING: Setting the wrong values in the sections below
may cause the system to malfunction.
� BIOS F e atures
� Processor & Clock Options
� Advanced Chipset Control
� IDE Configuration
� PCI/PnP Configuration
� Super IO Device Configuration
� Hardware Health Configuration
� Remote Access Configuration
���� : Move
Enter : Select
+/-/ : Value
F10 : Save
ESC : Exit
F1 : General Help
F8 : F a il-Safe Defaults
F9 : Optimized Defaults
vXX.XX (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Features
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.
Quiet Boot
This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST mes-
sages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select
Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The op-
tions are Enabled and Disabled.
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error
If set to Enabled, the system will wait for the user to press F1 before displaying a
message when an error occurs. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
High Performance Event Timer
Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer (HPET) that produces
periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in
synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the de-
pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc-
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tion embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace
the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
ACPI Configuration
Use this feature to configure ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
power management settings for your system.
ACPI Aware OS
Select Yes to enable ACPI support for the OS. Disable this feature if ACPI is not
supported by your OS. The options are Yes and No.
Suspend Mode
This option is used to select the ACPI State that is used for system suspend.
The options are S1 (POS), S3 (STR) and Auto.
S1 (POS) - All processor caches are erased, and stops executing in-
structions. Power to the CPU(s) and RAM is maintained, but RAM is
refreshed.
S3 (STR) - The CPU has no power and the power supply goes on reduced
power mode. However, main memory (RAM) is still powered.
ACPI Version Feature
This feature allows the user to select the ACPI Version for the system. The op-
tions are ACPI 1.0, ACPI 2.0, and ACPI 3.0.
USB Device Wakeup
Select Enable to "wake-up" the system via a USB device when the system is
in S3 or S4 State. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
PS2 KB/MS Wake Up
Select Enable to "wake-up" the system using either the PS2 keyboard or mouse
(if equipped) when the system is in S3 (Sleep) or S4 (Hibernate) state. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
Watch Dog Function
Select Enable to enable Watch Dog Timer and allow the system to reboot when it
is inactive for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Restore on AC Power Loss
Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off for
the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system
power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to
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resume its last state before a power loss. The options are Power-On, Power-Off
and Last State.
Power Button Function
If set to Instant Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user
presses the power button. If set to 4 Seconds Override, the system will power off
when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are
Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override.
MPS Revision
This feature allows the user to specify the version of the Multi-Processor Specifica-
tion (MPS) the motherboard is using. The options are 1.4 and 1.1.
Interrupt 19 Capture
Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this
item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt
19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to func-
tion as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host
adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors
will not function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Processor & Clock Options
Warning! When you first enter the Advanced Setup screen, the Setup
Warning will be displayed. Follow the instructions given on the screen to
set the correct value for each item to make sure that the system functions
properly.
Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and
the CPU)
Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor
to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute
and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes
to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is
Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information.)
Hyper-Threading
Set to Enabled to use the Hyper-Threading Technology, which will result in increased
CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Advanced Chipset Control
The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below:
NorthBridge Configuration
This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel 945GC North-
Bridge.
DRAM Frequency
This feature allows the user to select the DRAM Frequency setting. The options
are Auto (Auto-detect), 400 MHz and 533 MHz.
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
Select Enable to allow the BIOS to read the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) chip
which is built in the memory module in order to get the exact memory specifica-
tions. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Memory Hole
Use the feature to allocate memory resource reserved for use of PCI devices. If
set to 15 MB~16MB, the reserved memory will be placed in the location around
15 MB~16 MB. The options are Disabled and 15 MB~ 16 MB.
Initiate Graphic Adapter
Use the feature to select the graphics controller to be used as the primary boot
device. The options are IGD, PCI/IGD, PCI/PEG, PEG/IGD, and PEG/PCI.
Internal Graphics Device Mode Select
Use the feature to set the amount of system memory to be used by the Internal
Graphics Devices. The options are Disabled, Enabled, 1 MB and Enabled, 8
MB.
PEG Port Configuration
PEG Port
Use the feature to configure the PEG Port. The Default setting is Auto to
allow the PEG Port to be automatically detected and configured by the BIOS.
The options are Auto and Disabled.
PEG Force x1
If set to Enabled, PEG will be configured to x1 setting by the BIOS. The
options are Enabled, and Disabled.
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Video Function Configuration
DVMT Mode Select
This option allows the user to set the DVMT mode. The options are Fixed Mode,
DVMT Mode and the COMBO mode.
DVMT/Fixed Memory
This option allows the user to set the amount of memory to be used for
operation in the DVMT/Fixed Mode. The options are 64 MB, 128 MB and
Maximum DVMT.
Boot Display Device
This option allows the user to select the boot display device. The options are
CRT on Port 0, LFP on Port2, and CRT-Port 0 & LFP-Port 2.
USB Functions
This feature allows the user to enable or disable the onboard USB ports. The op-
tions are Disabled and Enabled.
USB 2.0 Controller
Select Enabled to activate the onboard USB 2.0 controller. The options are En-
abled and Disabled.
USB Configuration
This feature allows the user to configure USB settings for the motherboard.
Legacy USB Support
Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. If this item is set to Auto, Legacy
USB support will be automatically enabled if a legacy USB device is installed
on the motherboard, and vise versa. The settings are Disabled, Enabled and
Auto.
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
This setting allows you to select the USB 2.0 Controller mode. The options are
Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) and Full Speed (12 Mbps).
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
Select Enabled to enable BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface support to
provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does not have EHCI
Hand-Off support. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from the
BIOS-controlled to the OS-controlled. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Clock-Spread Spectrum
Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum, which will allow the BIOS to
monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by
the components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled. If this
feature is set to Enabled, the following items will display:
IDE Configuration
When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence
of the IDE Devices and displays the following items:
ATA/IDE Configuration
This feature allows the user to configure ATA/IDE settings. The options are Disabled
and Enhanced.
Configure SATA as
Please choose IDE if the installed hard disk(s) are to be configured as
independent devices and will be used normally.
Choose RAID if you have more than one drive installed and will be used in
a Redundant Array (RAID) configuration.
Note: Please use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager (option ROM) to con-
figure your RAID by pressing and holding down <Ctrl> and pressing <I>
(the "i" key) during POST. For a downloadable PDF manual, please visit
click "HostRAID - Setup for Intel ICH7R / ICH9R" under RAID Installation
Guides.
Select AHCI for advanced SATA features such as hot-plugging and native
command queueing. Note: Take caution when using AHCI, as your operat-
ing system may need drivers to match this configuration. This feature is for
technicians only.
The options are IDE, RAID and AHCI.
Configure SATA Channels
The options are Before PATA and Behind PATA.
Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Maser/Slave and Third IDE Maser/
Slave
These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Master/Slave,
Secondary IDE Master/Slave and Third IDE Master/Slave slots. Hit <Enter> to
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activate the following submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the
correct configurations accordingly. The items included in the submenu are:
Type
Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed,
Auto, CD/DVD and ARMD.
LBA/Large Mode
LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive.
In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities
over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with a 48-bit LBA mode addressing.
If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that
supports 48-bit LBA mode. The options are Disabled and Auto.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data
transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if Block Mode
is not used. Block Mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select
Disabled to allow data to be transferred from and to the device one sector at
a time. Select Auto to allow data transfer from and to the device occur multiple
sectors at a time if the device supports it. The options are Auto and Disabled.
PIO Mode
The IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) Mode programs timing cycles between the
IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the
cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
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.
Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate
of 5.2 MBs.
Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2. It has a data transfer rate
of 8.3 MBs.
Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate
of 11.1 MBs.
Select 4 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer rate
of 16.6 MBs. This setting generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured
after 1999.
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For other disk drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of
the drive.
DMA Mode
Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the
IDE disk drive support cannot be determined.
Select SWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a
data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs.
Select SWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 1. It has a
data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs.
Select SWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a
data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs.
Select MWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 0. It has a
data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs.
Select MWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 1. It has a
data transfer rate of 13.3 MBs.
Select MWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 2. It has a
data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs.
Select UDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer
rate of 16.6 MBs. It has the same transfer rate as PIO mode 4 and Multi Word
DMA mode 2.
Select UDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer
rate of 25 MBs.
Select UDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer
rate of 33.3 MBs.
Select UDMA3 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 3. It has a data transfer
rate of 66.6 MBs.
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. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically de-
tect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using
the S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to
support hard drive disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.
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32-Bit Data Transfer
Select Enabled to enable 32-Bit data transfer. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
Hard Disk Write Protect
Select Enabled to use the feature of Hard Disk Write Protect to prevent data from
being written to HDD. The options are Enabled or Disabled.
IDE Detect Time Out
Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI
devices installed in the system. The options are 0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and
35.
PCI/PnP Configuration
This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following
items:
Clear NVRAM
Select Yes to clear NVRAM during system boot. The options are Yes and No.
Plug & Play OS
Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required
for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to
allow the AMI BIOS to configure all devices in the system.
PCI Latency Timer
This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select
64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128,
160, 192, 224 and 248.
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Select Yes to allow the system to give the VGA adapter card an interrupt address.
The options are Yes and No.
Palette Snooping
Select Enabled to inform the onboard PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is
installed in the system in order for the graphics card to function properly. The op-
tions are Enabled and Disabled.
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PCI IDE Bus Master
Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to use the PCI bus master to read from and write
to the onboard IDE drives. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
PCI Slot 5, PCIE X8 Slot6, PCIE X4 Slot7
Select Yes to enable OPROM for a PCI slot as specified. The options are Yes (to
enable OPROM for the slot specified) and No.
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.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Super IO Configuration
Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address
This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address
of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from
accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port
physically becomes unavailable. Select 3F8/IRQ4 to allow the serial port to use 3F8
as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address. The options for Serial
Port1 are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3. The options for Serial Port2
are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, and 2E8/IRQ3.
Serial Port 2 Mode
Use this feature to configure Serial Port 2 mode. The options are Normal, IrDA
and ASK IR.
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 Temperature
This feature displays the processor's absolute temperature (i.e., 34oC).
System Temperature
This feature displays the system's absolute temperature (i.e., 34oC).
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, and vice versa.
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Select Workstation if your system is used as a Workstation. Select Server if your
system is used as a Server. Select “Disabled, (Full Speed @12V)” to disable the
fan speed control function and allow the onboard fans to constantly run at the full
speed (12V). The Options are Disabled, 4-Pin (Server), 4-Pin (Workstation) and
4-Pin (Super Quiet)].
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.
Warning: Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature
predefined by the CPU manufacturer may result in CPU overheat or system
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: 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 5oC above the threshold temperature as predefined by the CPU
manufacturer to give the CPU and system fans additional time needed for CPU
and system cooling.
The Early Alarm: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (including
the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered as soon as the CPU temperature reaches
the CPU overheat threshold as predefined by the CPU manufacturer.
This screen also displays Voltage Monitoring information:
Vcore, +3.3Vcc, 12V, VDIMM, 5V, Chipset 1.5V, 3.3Vsb, and Vbatt.
Note: In the Windows OS environment, the
Doctor III (SD III)
settings take precedence over the BIOS settings. When first installed, SD
III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS.
Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within SD III,
since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings. For the Windows OS
to adopt the BIOS temperature threshold settings, please change the SD
III settings to be the same as those set in the BIOS.
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Remote Access Configuration
Remote Access
This feature allows the user to enable the function of Remote Access. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
If the item Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will display:
Serial Port Number
This feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console
Redirection. The options are COM 1, and COM 2.
Serial Port Mode
This feature allows the user to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection.
The options are 115200 8, n 1; 57600 8, n, 1; 38400 8, n, 1; 19200 8, n, 1; and
9600 8, n, 1.
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). Select Always to keep Console Redirection active all the time after
POST. (Note: This setting may not be supported by some operating systems.)
Select Boot Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot
Loader. The options are Disabled, Boot Loader, and Always.
Terminal Type
This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redi-
rection. The options are ANSI, VT100, and VT-UTF8.
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
A terminal keyboard definition that provides a way to send commands from a
remote console. Available options are Enabled and Disabled.
Sredir Memory Display Delay
This feature defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information.
The options are No Delay, Delay 1 Sec, Delay 2 Sec, and Delay 4 Sec.
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4-4 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.
BIOS SETUP UTILTY
Main
Advanced
Security
Boot
Exit
Security Settings
Install or Change the
password.
Supervisor P a ssword : Installed
User P a ssword
: Installed
Change Supervisor P a ssword
User Access Level
[Full Access]
Change User P a ssword
Clear User P a ssword
P a ssword Check
[Setup]
Boot Sector Virus Protection
[Disabled]
���� : Move
Enter : Select
+/-/ : Value
F10 : Save
ESC : Exit
F1 : General Help
F8 : F a il-Safe Defaults
F9 : Optimized Defaults
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Change Supervisor Password:
Use this feature to set a supervisor password. It secures the system from unau-
thorized use by restricting access to persons only with the proper supervisor-level
password. Select this feature and press <Enter>, and then type in the Supervisor
Password.
User Access Level
This feature appears when the Supervisor Password is set. Use this to assign an
access level for a user. The options are: No Access, View Only, Limited, and Full
Access.
Change User Password:
Use this feature to set a user password. It secures the system from unauthorized use
by restricting access to persons only with the proper user-level password. Select
this feature and press <Enter>, and then type in the User Password.
Clear User Password
This feature appears when the User Password is set. Select this to clear the User
Password.
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Password Check
Use this feature to set when the system prompts for a password. Choosing Setup
will ask the user a password when entering the BIOS Setup, while selecting Always
will prompt for a password during BIOS Setup and each system boot. The options
are Setup and Always.
Boot Sector Virus Protection
When Enabled, the AMI BIOS 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
disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
4-5 Boot Configuration
Use this feature to configure Boot Settings:
BIOS SETUP UTILTY
Boot
Main
Advanced
Security
Exit
Boot Settings
Specifies the
Boot Bevice
Priority sequence.
� Boot Device Priority
� Hard Disk Drives
� Removable Drives
� CD/DVD Drives
���� : Move
Enter : Select
+/-/ : Value
F10 : Save
ESC : Exit
F1 : General Help
F8 : F a il-Safe Defaults
F9 : Optimized Defaults
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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, and Disabled.
•
•
•
1st boot device - 1st Floppy Drive
2nd boot device - [CD/DVD: XXXXXXXXXX]
3rd boot device - [SATA: XXXXXXXXXX]
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Hard Disk Drives
This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Hard Disk
Drives. The options are 1st boot device, and Disabled.
•
1st Drive - [SATA: XXXXXXXXXXX]
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 boot device - [USB: XXXXXXXXXXXX]
CD/DVD Drives
This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available CD/DVD
Drives. The settings are 1st boot device and Disabled.
•
1st Drive - [CD/DVD: XXXXXXXXXXX]
4-6 Exit Options
Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS
Setup screen.
BIOS SETUP UTILTY
Main
Advanced
Security
Boot
Exit
Boot Settings
Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
Load Optimal Defaults
Load F a ilsafe Defaults
���� : Move
Enter : Select
+/-/ : Value
F10 : Save
ESC : Exit
F1 : General Help
F8 : F a il-Safe Defaults
F9 : Optimized Defaults
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Save Changes and Exit
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option
to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system con-
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>.
Discard Changes
Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the
AMI BIOS Utility Program.
Load Optimal Defaults
To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press
<Enter>. Then, select OK to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically load Optimal De-
faults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system
performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press
<Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not
for maximum performance.
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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. BIOS may also issue one of the following beep
codes:
1 long and two short beeps - video configuration error
1 repetitive long beep - no memory detected
1 continuous beep with the front panel Overheat LED on - system overheat
8 short beeps - display memory read/write error
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Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS
Appendix B
®
®
Installing the Microsoft Windows OS
After all the hardware has been installed, you may now install your Operating
System. The following instructions assume that you are installing a fresh copy of
Windows OS into a blank partition on a disk drive.
B-1 Installing the Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003
Operating System
1. Turn on the system and insert the Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup
CD in the CD or DVD Drive.
2. Reboot the system.
3. The system will perform POST and search for a bootable drive.
4. When prompted by the system asking whether you wish to boot from the CD,
press the space bar on your keyboard.
5. The Windows OS Setup screen will display. Windows OS Setup will automati-
cally load all Windows-supplied device drivers and then continue with the
Windows XP/2000/2003 installation.
6. You will be asked to enter the disk partition where the Operating System is to
be installed (please see Warning below), and to enter the date/time, and the
Windows Activation Key.
7. After the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS Installation is completed, the system will
automatically reboot.
8. Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with your motherboard into the
CD Drive during system boot, and the main screen will display. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
Note: To install the Linux Operating System, please refer to the OS Installa-
For other Operating System platforms, please follow your software provider's
instructions.
Warning: You will lose all data residing in a disk drive partition when it is deleted
or reformatted.
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Installing the Windows XP/2003 OS for Systems with
RAID Support
After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure Intel South Bridge RAID
settings before you install the OS and other software drivers. To install the Linux OS or to
configure RAID settings, please refer to the OS Installation or RAID Configuration User
that the ICH7R Driver does not support the Windows 2000 OS.
Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start
booting up from CD.
1. Press the <F6> key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a
third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays.
2. When the Windows XP/2003 Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify ad-
ditional device(s).
3. Insert the driver diskette-"Intel AA RAID XP/2003 Driver for ICH7R" into Drive
A: and press the <Enter> key.
4. Choose the Intel(R) ICH7R SATA RAID Controller from the list indicated in
the XP/2003 Setup Screen, and press the <Enter> key.
5. Press the <Enter> key to continue the installation process. (If you need to
specify any additional devices to be installed, do it at this time.) Once all
devices are specified, press the <Enter> key to continue with the installation.
6. From the Windows XP/2003 Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. The
XP/2003 Setup will automatically load all device files and then, continue the
Windows XP/2003 installation.
7. After the Windows XP/2003 OS Installation is completed, the system will auto-
matically reboot.
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Appendix C
Software Installation Instructions
C-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.
Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen
Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme
files for each item. Click a computer icon to the right of an item to install an
item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must
re-boot the system before proceeding with the next item on the list. The bottom
icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.
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C-2 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. Supero Doctor III displays crucial
system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See
the Figure below for a display of the Supero Doctor III interface.
Note 1: Both default user name and password are ADMIN.
Note 2: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings
take precedence over the 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.
Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)
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Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)
Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web
Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you
use Supero Doctor II.
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Appendix D: BIOS Recovery
Appendix D - BIOS Recovery
The recovery procedure described in this section is to be used only when advised
by your Supermicro Technical Support representative, or in cases of emergencies
where the system no longer can boot due to a corrupted BIOS. DO NOT re-program
(re-flash) the BIOS if your system is running properly.
D-1 Recovery Process from a USB Device/Drive
(Recommended Method)
If the BIOS file is corrupted and the system is not able to boot up, this feature will
allow you to recover the BIOS image using a USB-attached device. A USB Flash
Drive or a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW drive may be used for this purpose. Please note
that a USB Hard Disk drive is NOT supported at this time. Also note that COM1
is the only COM port recognized by the recovery process. Below is a two-part
procedure to recover the BIOS:
Part 1: Boot Sector Recovery Process
1.
Using a different system, download and copy the correct BIOS binary image
into a USB flash device or a writable CD/DVD disc's Root "\" Directory. Rename the
downloaded file to "super.rom", so the recovery process can recognize and read
the BIOS binary file.
2.
and power the system down.
3. While powering on the system, press and hold <Ctrl> and <Home> simultane-
Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS binary image (“super.rom”)
ously on your keyboard until the USB device's LED indicator comes on. This will
take a few seconds or up to one minute.
4.
Once the USB device's LED is on, release the <Ctrl> and <Home> keys. The
system may generate beep codes to indicate that the BIOS ROM firmware is being
reprogrammed. The screen will also display a message as shown below. DO NOT
INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS!
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When the Boot Sector Recovery Process is complete, the system will reboot
automatically and you will see a checksum error on your screen.
Part 2 - BIOS Reprogramming (Re-Flashing)
After completing the Boot Sector Recovery Process, you will need to reprogram
(“re-flash”) the proper BIOS binary file again into the BIOS ROM in order to have
the correct BIOS file loaded by the system. For details on how to flash/re-flash a
BIOS, please check our website for “Update your BIOS”, or see the section 3-3
(FAQ) of this manual. DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS!
When completed, the system will reboot automatically, and you will see a checksum
error again.
Press “F1” to go to setup. Press “F9” to load the defaults and then press “F10” to
save and exit.
D-2 Recovery Process from an IDE/SATA ATAPI Disc
Drive
This process is identical to the Boot Sector Recovery Process from a USB Device/
Drive (as above), except that the BIOS image file (“super.rom”) is loaded from an
IDE/ATAPI CD/DVD/ROM/RW disc drive that is attached to the system. Note that
loading from an IDE/SATA hard disk drive is NOT supported.
1.
Using a different system, download and copy the correct BIOS binary image
into a writable CD/DVD disc's Root "\" Directory. Rename the downloaded file to
"super.rom", so the recovery process can recognize and read the BIOS binary
file.
Note: Record/Burn the CD/DVD-R/RW disc using the ISO 9600 standard format.
Refer to your CD/DVD mastering application documentation for instructions on
how to do this.
2.
drive of the system that has the corrupted BIOS and power the system down.
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions under Part 1 - Recovery Process from a
Insert the newly-created disc into the IDE/SATA ATAPI CD/DVD ROM/RW
USB Device/Drive (above) starting from Step 3 and continue on to Part 2 - BIOS
Reprogramming (Re-Flashing).
If your system still does not boot up after performing the above procedure, then
there may be other issues with your motherboard. Please contact your customer
service representative.
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property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro disclaims any and all liability, and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous applications, it does so
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