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USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0b X8SIE-F X8SIE X8SIE-LN4 X8SI6-F X8SIE-LN4F.
Manual Revision 1.0b Release Date: June 29, 2010 Unless yo u request and receive wri tten permission from Super Micro Com puter , Inc., you may not copy any part of this document.
Preface T h i s m a n u a l i s w r i t t e n f o r s y s t e m i n t e g r a t o r s , P C t e c h n i c i a n s a n d knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F motherboard.
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vi X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User ’s Manual T able of Contents Prefac e About This Motherboard ................................................................................................ 3 Manual Organization ..................
vii T able of Contents Memory Population Guidelines ...................................................................... 2-1 1 Installing and Removing DIMMs ................................................................... 2-1 3 T ools Needed ....
X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User ’s Manual viii PCI Slot SMB Enable ............................................................................... 2-3 6 VGA Enable .....................................................................
4-5 Boot Settings ................................................................................................ 4 -2 1 4-6 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 4-2 2 Appendix A POST Error Beep Code s Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes .
Quick-Start Guide 1 Quick-Start Guide Install the Processor 2 Install the Heatsink and Fan 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4.
3 4 Install the Memory Modules Install the I/O Shield 1 2 3 1 2 Note: Cha ssis and I/ O plate imag es are for illustratio n purposes only . The y may be different from what you have.
Quick-Start Guide 5 Install the Motherboard 6 Attach the Power Supply 1 2 3 4 1 2 R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGP.
Quick-Start Guide 7 Install Internal Peripherals 8 Install External Peripherals Add-on Cards IDE / Floppy Drives SA T A / SAS Drives 1 2 3 IPMI Port Serial Port (COM1) Mouse VGA Port LAN Ports USB 0/1.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Checklist Congratulat ions on purchasing your computer motherboard from an ack nowledged 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.
1-2 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User ’s Manual Motherbo ard (X8SIE-LN 4F) Image Note : All graphics sh own in this manual wer e based upon the late st PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received m ay or may not look exac tly the same as the gra phics shown in this manual.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Motherboard Layout (X8SI6-F Shown) Important Notes to the User See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front • panel con nections. " " indicates the location of "Pin 1".
1-4 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User ’s Manual R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN JL.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-5 Headers & Connectors Number Connector Description 4 COM1 COM1 Serial Port (Backpanel) 17 COM2 COM2 Header Connector 38, 37, 32, 28, 7 Fans 1~5 System/CPU fan headers (C.
1-6 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User ’s Manual Jumpers Number Jumper Description Default 43 JPUSB1 USB0/1 W ake-up Pins 1-2 (Enabled) 48 JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Chpt. 2) 45 JPS1 SAS Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) 14 JI 2 C1/JI 2 C2 SMB to PCI Slots (See Chpt.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-7 Motherboard Features CPU Single Intel ® Xeon ® 3400 Series and L3426 processors, LGA1 156 socket. Memory Six (6) 240-pin, DDR3 ECC SDRAM DIMM sockets with support for up to 16GB of UDIMM or up to 32GB of RDIMM 1333/1066/8 00 MHz memo ry only .
1-8 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User ’s Manual Floppy Disk Drive One (1) oppy drive interface (up to 1.44 MB) USB Devices T wo (2) USB ports on the rear IO panel Four (4) USB devic.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-9 System Management PECI (Platform Environment Conguration Interface) 2.0 support System resource alert via Supero Doctor III SuperoDoctor III, W atch Dog, NMI Chassis Int.
1-10 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User ’s Manual X8SIE/X8SIE- F / X 8SI6 - F /X8SIE- LN4/X8SIE-LN4F System Block Diagram Note: This is a general bl ock diagram and may not exactly represent the featu res on your motherboard. See the Motherboard Features pages for the actual specications of each motherboard.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 1 1-2 Chipset Overview Th e X8S IE / X8S IE- F/X 8SI 6 - F/X8 SI E- LN4 / X8S IE- L N4F suppo r ts the Intel® Xeon® pro ces sor 3400 s erie s.
1-12 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User ’s Manual 1-3 PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X8SIE/X8SIE-F/ X8SI6-F/ X8SIE-LN4/X8 SIE-LN4F . These features are supported b y an o nboard System Hardware Monitor chip.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-13 Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blink - ing to indicate that the CP U is in the su spend mode. When the us er pr esses any key , the CPU will wake-up and the LED indicator will automatically stop blinking and remain on.
1-14 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User ’s Manual 1-6 Super I/O The disk drive adapt er functions of the Super I/O chip include a oppy disk d rive controller that is co mpatible with.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-15 1-7 Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller The Winbond WPCM450, a Baseboa rd Manag ement Co ntroller (BMC), su pports the 2D/VGA-comp atible Gr aphics Co re with the PCI inte rface, Virtual Medi a, and Keyboard/Video/Mo use (KVM) R edirection mod ules.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. T o prevent dam - age to your s ystem board, it i s im portant to handle it very care fully . The follo wing measures are generally sufcient to protect your equipment from ESD.
2-2 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual 2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation W arning : When handl ing the processor pa ckage, av oid placi ng direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before add - ing, remov ing or changi ng any hardwa re components.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys. Once aligned, caref ully lo wer the CPU straig ht down to the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socke t. Do not move the CPU horiz ontally or v ertically .
2-4 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual W arning: The CPU will only seat inside the socket in one direction. Make sure it is properly inserted before closing the load plate. If it doesn't close properly , d o not force it as it may damage your CPU.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the requi red amount has already been applied. Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Screw#1 Screw#2 Motherboard Mounting Holes Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
2-6 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual W arning: We do not recommend that the C PU or the heatsink be removed. However , if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instruc - tions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Thermal Grease Heatsink Fins Locate the CPU Fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the r ight for the CPU Fan location.) Position the heatsi nk so that the heatsink fan wires are clos est to the CPU fan power conn ector and are not inter fered with other components.
2-8 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the moth - erboard. Gently pus h the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2 , and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click .
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Unplug th e power cor d from the power supply . Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header . Use your nger tips to gently press on the fastener cap and turn it counter - clockwise to make a 1/4 (90 0 ) turn, and then pull the fastener upward to loosen it.
2-10 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual 2-3 System Memory Note : Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM m odules to prevent any p ossible dam age.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 1 T able 2 - DDR3 ECC Registered (RDIMM) Memory Support RDIMM 1Gb (x8 DRAM) 2Gb (x8 DRAM) Single Rank Up to 6GB (6 x 1GB DIMM Modules) Up to 12GB (6 x 2GB DIMM Modules) Dua.
2-12 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual DDR3 ECC RDIMM Memory DIMM Slots per Channel DIMMs Populated per Channel DIMM T ype POR Speeds Ranks per DIMM (any combination) 3 1 R.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-13 Insert the DIMM mod - ule vertically and press down unti l the modul e snaps into place. T o Remove: Use your thumbs t o gently push the Lock/ Release t abs near bo th ends of the module. This should release i t from the slot.
2-14 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual Note: Due to m emo r y al loc at ion to sy stem devi ce s, t he a moun t of mem or y t hat rem ains avai lab le for op era tio nal us e w ill be re duc ed wh en 4 GB of R A M is use d.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-15 R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN JL1 JPUSB1 1 JLED JPL4 JPL3 JPL1 JPL2.
2-16 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual Installation Instructions Install t he I/O shie ld into the chassis. Locate the mounting holes on th e m otherboard. Refer to the layout on the previous page for mounting hole locations.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-17 R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN JL1 JPUSB1 1 JLED JPL4 JPL3 JPL1 JPL2.
2-18 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-19 R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN JL1 JPUSB1 1 JLED JPL4 JPL3 JPL1 JPL2.
2-20 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-21 R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN JL1 JPUSB1 1 JLED JPL4 JPL3 JPL1 JPL2.
2-22 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-23 R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN JL1 JPUSB1 1 JLED JPL4 JPL3 JPL1 JPL2.
2-24 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual Front Control Panel Pin Denitions Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin denitions. Power LED PinDenitions(JF1) Pin# Denition 15 +5V 16 Ground A.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-25 Po we r Bu tt on OH/Fan Fail LE D 1 NIC1 LE D Re se t Butt on 2 HDD LE D Po we r LE D Re se t PWR LED_Anode+ LED_Anode+ LED_Anode+ UID LED Gr ound Gr ound Power Fail LED N.
2-26 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual 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. This button can also be con - gured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4).
Chapter 2: Installation 2-27 R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN JL1 JPUSB1 1 JLED JPL4 JPL3 JPL1 JPL2.
2-28 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-29 Internal Buzzer The Inte rnal Buzzer (SPKR1) can be used to provide audible indications for various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin denitions. Refer to the layout below for the locations of the Internal Buzzer .
2-30 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-31 R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN JL1 JPUSB1 1 JLED JPL4 JPL3 JPL1 JPL2.
2-32 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-33 R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN JL1 JPUSB1 1 JLED JPL4 JPL3 JPL1 JPL2.
2-34 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-35 C R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN JL1 JPUSB1 1 JLED JPL4 JPL3 JPL1 JP.
2-36 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-37 R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN JL1 JPUSB1 1 JLED JPL4 JPL3 JPL1 JPL2.
2-38 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-39 LAN L EDs T wo LAN ports (L AN 1/LA N 2) are l ocated on the IO Backpanel o f the mother board. Ea ch Eth er ne t LA N por t ha s tw o LED s. T he ye l lo w LED i n di c at es a c ti vi t y, w h il e th e Lin k LED may b e g reen , amb er or of f to i ndic ate t he co nnec tio n sp eed.
2-40 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual R1312 4 1 JPW2 1 JPW1 5 1 + B1 JBT1 + J8 J5 Y2 JS8 JS7 J13 J14 JWOL JWF1 JF1 JSPK J25 FAN2 FAN1 1 FAN5 FAN3 FAN4 T-SGPIO2 JI2C1 JIBTN.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-41 SAS H eartbeat LED & SAS E rror LE D (X8SI6-F only) An On boa rd SAS Hea r tbe at LE D is lo ca ted at LE6 o n t he mot her boa rd. Wh en LE6 i s blin king , S AS is fun cti onin g n or mally. W hen th e SA S Er ror LED (LE 8 ) is on, a SAS er ro r has oc cur red.
2-42 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual 2-9 SA T A, SAS and Floppy Drive Connections A SA T A Connections Six Serial A T A (SA T A) connectors (I-SA T A 0~5) are located on the motherboard. These Serial Link connect ions prov ide faste r data transmissio n th an l egacy Parallel A T A.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-43 A. Floppy Floppy Connector The oppy c onn ecto r is l oca ted nex t to t he DIM M m emo r y ba nks o n t he mot her boar d.
3-1 Chapter 3: T roubleshooting Chapter 3 T roubleshooting 3-1 T roubleshooting Procedures Use the fol lowin g p roc edure s to tr ouble sho ot you r syst em.
3-2 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual 2. Us e t he spe aker t o de term ine if a ny be ep co des exi st. (Ref er t o A ppe ndix A for d etai ls on b eep c ode s. ) 3. Remove all m emo r y m odul es a nd t urn on t he sy stem.
3-3 Chapter 3: T roubleshooting 2. B IOS up grad es c an be downlo aded from our web site at (h tt p ://w ww.su per micro. com/support /bios/ ). Note: Not all BIOS can be ashe d. Some can not be ash ed; it depe nds on the modications to the boot block code.
3-4 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site. Select yo ur motherboard model and do wnload the BIOS (.rom) le to your computer . Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading.
3-5 Chapter 3: T roubleshooting Qu es ti on: Why d o I g et a n er ro r me ss ag e “ IA STOR .SYS r ea d e rr or ” w hen in st all ing Wi ndo ws and "p re ss F6 to in st all In te l R A ID dr ive r " o n my X8S IL- F or X8SIE-F motherboard ? Answ er: T o so lve thi s i ssu e, d isab le th e I PMI ju mpe r .
3-6 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual 3-4 Battery Removal and Installation Power off you r system an d unplug your power cable. 1 2 3 Using a tool such as a pen or a sma ll screwdriver , push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.
3-7 Chapter 3: T roubleshooting 3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service A r ec eipt or copy of your invoic e mar ked w ith the date of purc has e is req uire d bef ore any wa rr ant y se r vi ce wi ll be re nde red. Y ou c an obt ain se r vic e by c al ling your vend or fo r a Re tur ned Mer cha ndis e Aut ho riz ati on (R M A) numb er .
3-8 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual Notes.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-1 Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/ X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F . The AMI 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.
4-2 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F How to Start the Setup Utility Normally , the only visible Power-On Self-T est (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memo ry is being test ed, press the <D elete> key to en ter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility .
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-3 System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/Syst em Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys - tem Date using the arro w key s. En ter new v alues through the keyboard.
4-4 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F 4-3 Advanced Setup Congurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: BOOT Feature Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 W ait For 'F1' If Error Thi s f orc es the syst em t o wai t u ntil the ' F 1' key is pre sse d if an er ror oc cu rs. T he opti ons a re Di sabl ed and Enabled . Hit 'Del' Message Display Thi s f eatu re d isp lays "Pr es s D EL t o r un Setup" du rin g P OST .
4-6 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F ting. Select Auto fo r t he BIOS to automaticall y select the CPU multipli er setting for your system. The options are Default and Manual.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 Simultaneous Multi-Threading (Available when supported by the CPU) Set to Enabled to use the Hyper-Threading T echnology , which will result in increa sed CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Active Processor Cores Set to E nabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond.
4-8 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below . Memory Remap Feature This feature when enabled, allows the remappin g of everlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory .
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-9 SA T A#1 Conguration If Compatible is selected, it sets SA T A#1 to legacy compatibility mode, while se - lecting Enhanc ed sets SA T A #1 to nativ e SA T A mode. The optio ns are Disa bled, Compatible, Enhanced. Congure SA T A as This feature allows the user to select the drive type for SA T A#1.
4-10 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F Block (Multi-Sector T ransfer) Block M ode boosts the IDE drive p erformance b y increasin g the am ount of data transferred . Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interr upt if Block Mode is not used.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-1 1 Select MW DMA2 to all ow the BIOS to use Mul ti-Word D MA 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 o f 16.6 MBs. It has t he same transfer rate as PIO mode 4 and Multi Word DMA mode 2.
4-12 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F PCI Latency Timer This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI devic e installed on a PCI bus. Selec t 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64 , 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-13 accessing any system resources. When thi s option is set to Disabl ed, 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.
4-14 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support A terminal ke yboard deniti on t hat provides a wa y t o se nd commands from a remote console. Available options are Enabled and Disabled. Sredir Memory Display Delay This feature denes the length of time in seconds to display memory information.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-15 Low – This level is considered as the ‘normal’ operating state. The CPU temperature is well below the CPU ‘T emperature T olerance’. The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as congured in the BIOS (Fan Speed Control).
4-16 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal cond itions in the proces sor (Low, Medium and H igh). This makes it easi er for t he use r to und erstand the CPU’s tempera ture st atus, rather than by just simply seeing a temperature reading (i.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-17 tion embedded in the CPU. The High Perf ormance Event Timer i s used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. ACPI Aware O/S Enable ACPI support if it is supported by the OS to control ACPI through the Operat - ing System.
4-18 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F Clear BMC System Event Log This featur e is used to clear t he System Event Log. Caution: Any clear ed information is unrecoverable. Make absolutely sure you no longer need any data stored in the log before clearing the BMC Event Log.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-19 after an operating system failure is detected. The options are [5 Min] , [1 Min], [30 Sec], and [10 Sec]. Event Log Conguration View Event Log Use this option to view the System Event Log. Mark all events as read This option marks all events as read.
4-20 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F 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 rst. Superv isor Pa ssword This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-21 Use t his fe ature t o co ngu re Bo ot Set ting s: Boot Device Priority This f eature allow s the user to specify th e sequence of prior ity for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boo t device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot devi ce, 4th boot device, 5th boot device a nd Disabled.
4-22 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority from the available Hard Driv es.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-23 Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the syste m conguration cha nges, select this op tion to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer , so the new system con - guration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
4-24 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F Notes.
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes A-1 Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Po wer On Self T est) 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.
A-2 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual Notes.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions B-1 Driver/T ool Installation Display Screen Note : Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme les for each i tem. Click a com puter icon to th e right of an item to install an item (from top to the bottom) one at a time.
B-2 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information) B-2 Conguring Supero Doctor III The Supe ro Doctor III program is a Web-base manage ment tool that supports remote m anagement cap ability .
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions B-3 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note : SD III Software Revisio n 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp:/ /ftp.supermicro. com/utility/Supe ro_Doctor_III/. Y ou can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www .
B-4 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User's Manual Notes.
Appendix C: BIOS Recovery C-1 Appendix C - BIOS Recovery The recovery procedure described in this section is to be used only when advised by y our Superm icro T echnical Support represent ative, or in cases of emergencies where the syst em no longer can boot due to a corrupted BIOS.
C-2 X8SIE/X8SIE-F/X8SI6-F/X8SIE-LN4/X8SIE-LN4F User ’s Manual 5. W hen th e Boot Sector Recov ery Pro cess i s comp lete, t he sys tem wil l rebo ot automatically and you will see a checksum error on your screen.
(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, .
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