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Preface Preface This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X10SL7-F motherboard. About This Motherboard The X10SL7-F supports a single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 v3 or 4th Generation Core i3 processor in an LGA 1150 (H3) socket.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper system installation: Warning: Critical information given to prevent damage to the components or injury to yourself. Note: Additional Information provided for correct system setup.
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X10SL7-F User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Chipset Overview ............................................................................................ 1-9 1-3 Special Features............................................................................................ 1-10 1-4 PC Health Monitoring.................................................
Table of Contents HDD LED................................................................................................... 2-21 NIC1/NIC2 LEDs....................................................................................... 2-21 Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED............................................. 2-22 Power Fail LED......................................................................................... 2-22 Reset Button ...............................................................
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures............................................................................ 3-1 3-2 Technical Support Procedures......................................................................... 3-3 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................ 3-4 3-4 Battery Removal and Installation.....................................................................
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.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual X10SL7-F Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. Your motherboard or components may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
Chapter 1: Introduction X10SL7-F Motherboard Layout USB2/3 SW1 LE4 LE5 USB4/5 COM2 IPMI CODE JPL1 JPL2 MAC CODE IPMI_LAN JPW2 J21 LAN CTRL DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 SAS CODE JSTBY1 LAN1 LAN CTRL BAR CODE JTPM1 J3 JBR1 JPW1 X10SL7-F Rev. 1.01 USB0 (3.0) PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (IN X 8) JI2C2 JI2C1 JPME2 JPME1 BIOS CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual X10SL7-F Quick Reference USB2/3 USB4/5 IPMI CODE JPL1 JPL2 MAC CODE COM2 JPW2 J21 LAN CTRL IPMI_LAN DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 SAS CODE JSTBY1 LAN1 LAN CTRL BAR CODE JTPM1 J3 JPW1 X10SL7-F Rev. 1.01 USB0 (3.0) PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (IN X 8) JI2C2 JI2C1 JPME2 JPME1 JBR1 BIOS CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.
Chapter 1: Introduction X10SL7-F Headers/Connectors Connector Description Battery Onboard Battery COM1/COM2 COM1 (Port)/COM2 (Header) Fan1 - Fan4, FanA System/CPU Fan Headers JF1 Front Panel Control Header JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header JLED1 Power LED Indicator Header JPI C1 Power SMB (System Management Bus) JPW1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Required) JPW2 +12V 8-pin CPU power Connector (Required) JSD1 SATA DOM (Device_On_Module) Power Connector JSTBY1 Standby Power Header JTPM1
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Motherboard Features CPU Single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 v3 or 4th Generation Core i3 processor in an LGA1150 socket. Memory Four (4) SDRAM slots support up to 32 GB of DDR3 Unbuffered, ECC 1600/1333 MHz memory Dual-channel memory DIMM sizes UDIMM 1 GB, 2 GB, 4GB, and 8GB Chipset Intel® Expansion Slots One (1) PCI Express 2.0 x4 in x8 slot (PCH Slot 5) C222 Express One (1) PCI Express 3.
Chapter 1: Introduction Power Configuration ACPI/APM Power Management Main Switch Override Mechanism Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-Off Power-on mode for AC power recovery PC Health Monitoring CPU Monitoring Onboard voltage monitors for CPU core, +3.3V, +5V,-12V, +12V, +3.3V Stdby, VBAT, Memory CPU 3-phase switching voltage regulator CPU/System overheat LED and control CPU Thermal Trip support Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support vPro 9.0/AMT 9.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual X10SL7-F Block Diagram BLOCK DIAGRAM PCIe x16 SLOT LSI 2308 SAS2 6.0Gbps PCIe3.0_x8 8.0Gb PCIe3.0_x8 Intel i3 Processor (H3) RoHS 6/6 DDR3 (CHA) 1600/1333MHz DDR3 (CHB) 1600/1333MHz 8.0Gb DIMM1 DIMM2(Far) 4 UDIMM DIMM1 DIMM2(Far) SVID 8 SAS PORTS 4 SATA PORTS 2 SATA PORTS 2 USB PORTS 6 USB PORTS TPM1.2 Header FLASH SPI 128Mb PCIe_x4 PCIe_x1 5.0Gbps 2.5Gbps PCIe_x1 SATA-II Intel PCH 3.0Gbps SATA-III 2.5Gbps GLAN1 I210 RJ45 GLAN2 I210 RJ45 6.0Gbps USB3.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview The X10SL7-F supports a Single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 v3 or 4th Generation Core i3 processor in an LGA1150 socket. Built upon the functionality and the capability of the C222 Express chipset, the motherboard provides substantial enhancement to system performance and storage capability for high performance platforms in a sleek package.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 1-3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss Basic I/O System (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 press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to a power-on state. See the Advanced BIOS Setup section to change this setting. The default setting is Last State.
Chapter 1: Introduction is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predefined thresholds. 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more information, please refer to the web site at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta. Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante.
Chapter 2: Installation Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、国の関係する全ての法律・条例に従い処理する必要が あります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen. ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다. Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen. 2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: • • • • • Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multidirectional heatsink only.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 3. Once the load plate is open, use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the north center edge and the south center edge of the CPU. North Center Edge South Center Edge 4. Align the CPU keys, which are the semicircular cutouts on the sides of the CPU (shown below), against the socket keys, the semicircular notches on the sides of the CPU socket.
Chapter 2: Installation 7. Once the CPU is properly installed, use your thumb to gently push the load plate handle down to the handle lock and lock it. CPU properly installed Load Plate Handle is locked into place 8. When the CPU is securely locked into the CPU socket, the plastic cap will be automatically loosened from the load plate. Use your thumb and index finger to remove the plastic cap from the socket. The plastic cap will pop open when the CPU is properly installed in the socket.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the motherboard and the underlying heatsink bracket. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (the #1 and #2 screws in the figure below) until just snug. To avoid possible damage to the CPU, do not over tighten the screws. 4.
Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or the CPU socket. 1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the figure below. 2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force) 3.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 2-4 Installing DDR3 Memory Note: Check the Supermicro website 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 DIMMA1 (Channel A, Slot 1, see the next page for the location). For the system to work properly, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed in the same motherboard. X10SL7-F Rev.
Chapter 2: Installation Removing Memory Modules Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM modules from the motherboard. Memory Support Towards the CPU Channel A, Slot 1 Channel A, Slot 2 (Blue Slot) Channel B, Slot 1 Channel B, Slot 2 (Blue Slot) Towards the edge of the motherboard The X10SL7-F supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 ECC 1600/1333 MHz in 4 memory slots.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual • For Microsoft Windows users: Microsoft implemented a design change in the Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista. This change is specific to the behavior of Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode which improves driver compatibility. For more information, please read the following article at Microsoft’s Knowledge Base website at: http://support.microsoft. com/kb/888137.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 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 fasteners, 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.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. (See the previous page.) 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed. 5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging other motherboard components. 6.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-6 Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the industry standards. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Backplane I/O Panel I J H G B E C F A D X10SL7-F Rev. 1.01 D F A C H G E B Backplane I/O Panel A. COM1 F. USB Port 5 (2.0) B. USB Port 2 (2.0) G. LAN1 C. USB Port 3 (2.0) H. LAN2 D. IPMI_LAN I. VGA E. USB Port 4 (2.0) J.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Four Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (2/3, 4/5) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, one USB 2.0 header (two USB 2.0 connections: 8/9), and two USB 3.0 connectors (USB 0, USB 1) are also located on the motherboard to provide USB 3.0 support using USB cables (not included). USB 0 is a Type A connector. See the tables below for pin definitions. Back Panel USB (2.0) #2/3, 4/5 Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Front Panel USB (2.
Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2) and an IPMI_LAN port are located on the I/O Backpanel to provide network connections. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Note: Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator A Unit Identifier (UID) switch and an LED Indicator are located on the motherboard. The UID switch is located next to the VGA port on the backplane. The UID LED (LE4) is located next to the UID switch. When you press the UID switch, the UID LED will be turned on. Press the UID switch again to turn off the LED indicator. The UID Indicator provides easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service.
Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Power LED Pin# Definition 19 Control 20 Ground Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) 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 3.3V 16 PWR LED A. NMI B.
Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate HDD activity. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 13 3.3V SB/UID_SW 14 HD Active NIC1/NIC2 LEDs GLAN1/2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for GLAN Port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for GLAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/ UID LED OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of Front Control Panel to use the Overheat, Fan Fail, and Power Fail connections. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation 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 Reset 4 Ground Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 2-7 Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. For information on Backpanel USB and Front Panel USB ports, refer to Page 2-17. ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors (JPW1 & JPW2) The 24-pin main power connector (JPW1) is used to provide power to the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers (Fan 1-Fan 4 & Fan A ) Fan Header Pin Definitions The X10SL7-F has five fan headers (Fan 1-Fan 4 & Fan A). These fans are 4-pin fan headers. Although pins 1-3 of the onboard fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans, we recommend that you use 4-pin fans to take advantage of the fan speed control via IPMI interface. This allows the fan speeds to be automatically adjusted based on the motherboard temperature.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Internal Buzzer (SPKR1) Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Buzzer (SPKR1) is used to provide audible indications for various Pin# beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm Speaker Onboard Power LED (JLED1) Onboard PWR LED Pin Definitions An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED1. This Power LED header is connected to Front Control Panel located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power.
Chapter 2: Installation DOM PWR Connector (JSD1) DOM PWR Pin Definitions The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connector, located at JSD1, provides 5V power to a solid state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 5V 2 Ground 3 Ground Standby Power Standby Power Pin Definitions The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. See the layout below for the location.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual T-SGPIO 1/2 & 6-SGPIO 1/2 Headers T-SGPIO/6-SGPIO Pin Definitions Four Serial-Link General Purpose Input/Output headers (T-SGPIO 1/2 & 6-SGPIO 1/2) are located on the motherboard. T-SGPIO 1/2 support onboard SATA interface, and 6-SGPIO 1/2 support onboard SAS connections. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation TPM Header/Port 80 Header TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide Pin # TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Definition SW1 LE4 2 GND 3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)> 5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X) 7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2 9 +3.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 2-8 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.
Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear (JBT1) JBT1 is used to clear the saved system setup configuration stored in the CMOS chip. To clear the contents of the CMOS, completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord and then short JBT1 with a jumper. Remove the jumper before powering on the system again. This will erase all user settings and revert everything to their factory-set defaults.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual ME Recovery ME Recovery Jumper Settings Set Jumper JPME1 to select ME Firmware Recovery mode, which will limit Jumper Setting system resource for essential function use only without putting restrictions on power use. In the single operation mode, online upgrade will be available via Recovery mode. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Backplane USB Wake_Up Enable Backplane USB Wake_Up Jumper Settings Close pins 1/2 of Jumper JPUSB1 to "wake up" the system when the device Jumper Setting installed in Backplane USB 4 or USB 5 receives incoming signals. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Enabled (Default) 2-3 Disabled SAS Enable Jumper Settings SAS Enable Jumper Setting Jumper JPS1 allows the user to enable the onboard SAS connectors (L-SAS Ports 0-7).
X10SL7-F User’s Manual VGA Enable VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connector. The default Jumper Setting setting is 1-2 to enable the connection. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Enabled (Default) 2-3 Disabled USB2/3 SW1 LE4 LE5 USB4/5 LAN1 COM2 IPMI CODE JPW2 MAC CODE IPMI_LAN JPL1 JPL2 BAR CODE LAN CTRL DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA1 JTPM1 DIMMA2 SAS CODE JSTBY1 J21 JI2C2 JI2C1 J3 JBR1 JPW1 X10SL7-F Rev. 1.01 USB0 (3.
Chapter 2: Installation Watch Dog Enable/Disable Watch Dog Jumper Settings Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a Jumper Setting software application hangs. Close Pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close Pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog must also be enabled in the BIOS. Reset (default) Pins 2-3 NMI Open Disabled A.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 2-9 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 Activity LED Link LED LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located on the I/O backplane of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connections. See the tables at right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED (LE3) Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED Status An Onboard Power LED is located at LE3 on the motherboard. When Status LE3 is on, the AC power cable is connected. Make sure to disconnect the power cable before removing or installing any component. See the layout below for the LED location.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Power Status LED Power Status LED (LE6) A Power Status LED is located at LE6 on the motherboard. When the LED indicator turns to color red, power supply has a problem. See the table at right for more information. Color Definition Green System Power On (Power Normal) Yellow Standby Power Active (System Off) Red System Power has a problem (Power Failure) SAS Heartbeat LED SAS Heartbeat LED Status (LEDS2) A SAS Heartbeat LED is Located at LEDS2 on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 SATA Connections SATA/SAS Connections SATA/SAS Connectors Pin Definitions Two Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors (I-SATA 0/1) and four SATA 2.0 (I-SATA 2-5) connectors are located on the board. These SATA ports are supported by the Intel® C222 PCH chip. In addition to SATA connections, eight SAS connections (L-SAS 0-7), supported the LSI 2308 SAS controller, are also located on the motherboard.
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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. Make sure that the Standby PWR LED is not on.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 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. 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 specifications of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.) Memory Errors 1.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X10SL7-F supports up to 32GB of unbuffered ECC DDR3 SDRAM (1.5V/1.35V, 1600/1333 MHz). See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: We do NOT recommend that you upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder. 4. Remove the battery. Proper Battery Disposal Warning: Please handle used batteries carefully.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 3-5 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. For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro. com/support/rma/).
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X10SL7-F. The ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Note: For AMI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions in Appendix C. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the 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 upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS The following Main menu items will display: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the 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.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press to access the submenu items: Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When this occurs, revert to the setting to its manufacture default setting.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error This feature forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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 bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual CPU Configuration The following CPU information will be displayed: • Type of CPU • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Max (Maximum) CPU Speed • Min (Minimum) CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Intel HT(Hyper-Threading) Technology • Intel VT-x (Virtualization) Technology • Intel SMX (Trusted Execution) Technology • 64-bit • EIST Technology • CPU C3 State • CPU C6 State • CPU C7 State • L1 Data Cache • L1 Code Cache • L2 Cache • L3 Cache 4
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hyper-threading Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Active Processor Cores This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, and 3.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual CPU AES Select Enable to enable Intel CPU Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Instructions for CPU to enhance data integrity. The options are Enabled and Disabled. EIST EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 1-Core Ratio Limit (Available when "Turbo Mode" is set to Enabled) This increases (multiplies) 1 clock speed in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when one CPU core is active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting. 2-Core Ratio Limit (Available when "Turbo Mode" is set to Enabled) This increases (multiplies) 2 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when two CPU cores are active.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual CPU C3 Report (Available when "CPU C-States" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the operating system. During the CPU C3 State, the CPU clock generator is turned off. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU C6 Report (Available when "CPU C-States" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all caches is turned off.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Package C-State limit Select Auto for the AMI BIOS to automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0/C1, C2, C3, C6, C7 and Auto. Chipset Configuration Warning! Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunction.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Primary PCIE (PCI-Express Device) This feature allows the user to specify which graphics card to be used as the primary graphics card. The options are PCIE1, PCIE2, PCIE3, PCIE4, PCIE5 , PCIE6, PCIE7 and Auto. PCI-E Configuration This item displays the information of the (graphics) device installed on a PCI-E slot. Riser Card on CPU Slot 6 PEG0 Gen X/PEG1 Gen X/PEG2 Gen X This feature allows the user to select PCI-E support for the device installed on SLOT6.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory Configuration This item displays the information on the memory modules installed on the motherboard. • Memory RC Version • Memory Frequency • Total Memory • Memory Voltage • DIMMA1 • DIMMA2 • DIMMB1 • DIMMB2 • CAS Latency (tCL) • Minimum Delay Time • CAS to RAS (tRODmin) • Row Precharge (tRPmin) • Active to Precharege (tRASmin) Memory Frequency Limiter This feature sets the limit of memory frequency for DIMM modules installed on the the motherboard.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Memory Scrambler This feature enables or disables memory scrambler support for memory error correction. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. PCH-IO Configuration This item displays the information for PCH-IO Chip. • Intel PCH Rev ID • USB Configuration • USB Devices EHCI1 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) Controller 1 for USB 2.0 support. One EHCI controller must always be enabled. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS EHCI Hand-Off This item is for Operating Systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When this item is enabled, EHCI ownership change will be claimed by the EHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. XHCI Mode This feature handles the operation mode for the XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) controller. The settings are Smart Auto, Auto, Enabled, Disabled and Manual.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Port 0 ~ Port 1 SATA Device Type This feature configures the selected SATA port to support either a solid state drive or hard disk drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid Sate Drive. Port 0 ~ Port 5 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRESET initialization sequence to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: Above 4G Decoding Select Enabled for 64-bit devices to be decoded above the 4GB address space If 64bit PCI decoding is supported by the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Onboard LAN1/LAN2 Option ROM Select iSCSI to use the iSCSI Option ROM to boot the computer using an iSCSI device installed in a LAN port specified. Select PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) to boot the computer using a PXE device installed in a LAN port specified. Select Disabled to prevent system boot using a device installed in a LAN port to boot the system. The options for Onboard LAN1 Option ROM are Disabled, PXE and iSCSI.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Intel Server Platform Services Configuration The following status information for this motherboard are displayed: • ME (Management Engine) BIOS Interface Version • SPS Version • ME FW (Firmware) Status Value • ME FW State • ME FW Operation State • ME FW Error Code • ME NM FW Status Value • BIOS Booting Mode • Cores Disabled • ME FW SKU Information • End-of-POST Status Trusted Computing Configuration (Available when a TPM Device is Detected and TPM Jumper is En
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Pending Operation Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for TPM support. The options are None, Enable Take Ownership, Disable Take Ownership, and TPM Clear. Note: The computer will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation and change TPM state for a TPM device.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Use this feature to enable console redirection for COM1 and COM2 ports. The options are Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Disabled. Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Console Redirection Settings (for EMS) This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band Management Port The feature selects a serial port used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote server. The options are COM1 and COM2.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual H/W (Hardware) Monitor PC Health Status Fan Speed Control Mode This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective system cooling. Select "Full Speed" to allow the onboard fans to run at full speed (of 100% Pulse Width Modulation Duty Cycle) for maximum cooling.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-4 Event Logs Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log If No is selected, data stored in the event log will not be erased. Select Yes, Next Reset, data in the event log will be erased upon next system reboot.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurences a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented. This is a numeric value. The default value is 1. METW The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) defines number of minutes must pass between duplicate log events before MECI is incremented. This is in minutes, from 0 to 99. The default value is 60. View SMBIOS Event Log This section displays the contents of the SMBIOS Event Log.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 IPMI The following IPMI information will be displayed: • IPMI Firmware Revision • IPMI Status System Event Log This feature is used to change the System Event Log (SEL) configuration. SEL Components - Change this item to enable or disable all features of System Event Logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled. When this feature is set to Enabled, the following can be configured: Erase SEL - This option erases all logged SEL events.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual BMC Network Configuration LAN Channel 1: This feature allows the user to configure the settings for LAN1 Port. Update IPMI LAN Configuration This feature allows the BIOS to implement any IP/MAC address changes at the next system boot. If the option is set to Yes, any changes made to the settings below will take effect when the system is rebooted. The options are No and Yes. IPMI LAN Selection This feature displays the IPMI LAN Selection setting. The default setting is Failover.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-6 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Set Boot Priority This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press [ENTER] on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup. The settings are [any pre-defined boot device] Delete Driver Option This feature allows the user to delete a previously defined boot device from which the systems boots during startup.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. • If the Administrator password is defined ONLY - this controls access to the BIOS setup ONLY. • If the User's password is defined ONLY - this password will need to be entered upon each system boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup. • Passwords must be at least 3 and up to 20 characters long.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 4-8 Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. 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 .
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press . These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press . This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.
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Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with bootup. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue to bootup. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro ftp site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the ftp site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to create a CD/DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system. SuperDoctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User’s Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperDoctor II application instead.
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Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 1. Using a different machine, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super ROM" for BIOS recovery use. 2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB drive and power on the system 3.
Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 6. After the process of BIOS Recovery is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive. 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed.
X10SL7-F User’s Manual 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC power cable from the power supply to clear CMOS, and then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system. 10. Press continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 11. Press to load default settings. 12. After loading default settings, press to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
(Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
