Supermicro X7SLM+-O User Manual

X7SLM X7SLM+ USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0b

1-2X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s Manual X7SLM/X7SLM+ Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the ti

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3Motherboard LayoutImportant Notes to the UserJumpers not indicated are for testing only. •See Chapter 2 for detailed

1-4X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s ManualX7SLM/X7SLM+KB/MouseUSB 0/1COM1VGAJPL1 LAN1 LAN2 JPL2LAN CTRLFan4LAN CTRLCOM2 FloppyBatterySuper I/OSPI BIOSTPM CTRLUSB2J

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5X7SLM/X7SLM+ Quick ReferenceJumpers Label Description Default SettingJBT1 #15 CMOS Clear See Chapter 2JPL1/JPL2 #5, #8 GLAN

1-6X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s ManualMotherboard Features CPUSingle Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/Pentium dual-core/Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron •dual-core/Celero

Chapter 1: Introduction1-7System resource alert via Supero Doctor III•CPU Thermal Trip support•Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support•PECI (Platform Envir

1-8X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s ManualSLOTSLGA775_PROCESSORICH-7USBPORT_0~4BIOS FlashROM (SPI)LPC I/OMS.KB. FDD. SER.1SER.2PRI_IDEVRM 10.1ADDRCTRL CTRLADDRDATA

Chapter 1: Introduction1-91-2 Chipset Overview The Intel® 82945GC chipset, designed for use with the Intel® LGA 775 processor with a front side b

1-10X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s Manual1-3 PC Health MonitoringThis section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X7SLM/X7SLM+. The motherboard h

Chapter 1: Introduction1-11Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State IndicatorWhen the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blink

The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccu

1-12X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s Manual1-6 Super I/OThe disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a oppy disk drive controller that is

Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2 Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectro-static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To pr

2-2 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualX7SLM/X7SLM+Tools Needed1. Philip Screwdriver2. Pan head #6 screwsInstallation InstructionsInstall the IO shield i

Chapter 2: Installation2-32-3 Processor and Heatsink InstallationWarning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure

2-4 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualOnce aligned, carefully lower the CPU 6. straight down to the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not

Chapter 2: Installation2-5Installing the HeatsinkScrew#1Screw#2Screw#1Do not apply any thermal grease to the 1. heatsink or the CPU die-the required a

2-6 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualX7SLM/X7SLM+2-4 Installing DDR2 MemoryNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.CAUTION

Chapter 2: Installation2-7X7SLM/X7SLM+I/OPortLocationsandDenitions2-5 Connectors/IO PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the

2-8 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualX7SLM/X7SLM+ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsThe ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next t

Chapter 2: Installation2-9X7SLM/X7SLM+121. Backpanel USB 02. Backpanel USB 13. Front Panel USB 24. Front Panel USB 3~4Universal Serial Bus (USB)Two Un

PrefaceThis m anual is wr itten for system integrators, PC te chnic ians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the instal

2-10 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualSerial PortsTwo COM connections (COM1 & COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the Back

Chapter 2: Installation2-11X7SLM/X7SLM+11. VGA1Video ConnectorA Video (VGA/CRT) connector is located next to COM Port1 on the IO backplane. This

2-12 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualEthernet PortsTwo Ethernet ports are located at on the IO backplane. This ports accept RJ45 type cables. (

Chapter 2: Installation2-13X7SLM/X7SLM+Front Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo-ca

2-14 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualFrontControlPanelPinDenitionsPower LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer

Chapter 2: Installation2-15Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIXVccPWR F

2-16 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNM

Chapter 2: Installation2-17Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIXVccPWR F

2-18 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualX7SLM/X7SLM+KB/MouseUSB 0/1COM1VGAJPL1 LAN1 LAN2 JPL2LAN CTRLFan4LAN CTRLCOM2 FloppyBatterySuper I/OSPI BIOSTPM C

Chapter 2: Installation2-19X7SLM/X7SLM+KB/MouseUSB 0/1COM1VGAJPL1 LAN1 LAN2 JPL2LAN CTRLFan4LAN CTRLCOM2 FloppyBatterySuper I/OSPI BIOSTPM CTRLUSB2J45

X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s ManualWarning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the componentsNote: Add

2-20 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualX7SLM/X7SLM+KB/MouseUSB 0/1COM1VGAJPL1 LAN1 LAN2 JPL2LAN CTRLFan4LAN CTRLCOM2 FloppyBatterySuper I/OSPI BIOSTPM C

Chapter 2: Installation2-21X7SLM/X7SLM+KB/MouseUSB 0/1COM1VGAJPL1 LAN1 LAN2 JPL2LAN CTRLFan4LAN CTRLCOM2 FloppyBatterySuper I/OSPI BIOSTPM CTRLUSB2J45

2-22 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualChassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable f

Chapter 2: Installation2-23X7SLM/X7SLM+KB/MouseUSB 0/1COM1VGAJPL1 LAN1 LAN2 JPL2LAN CTRLFan4LAN CTRLCOM2 FloppyBatterySuper I/OSPI BIOSTPM CTRLUSB2J45

2-24 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualCMOS ClearJBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to preven

Chapter 2: Installation2-25X7SLM/X7SLM+KB/MouseUSB 0/1COM1VGAJPL1 LAN1 LAN2 JPL2LAN CTRLFan4LAN CTRLCOM2 FloppyBatterySuper I/OSPI BIOSTPM CTRLUSB2J45

2-26 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualX7SLM/X7SLM+KB/MouseUSB 0/1COM1VGAJPL1 LAN1 LAN2 JPL2LAN CTRLFan4LAN CTRLCOM2 FloppyBatterySuper I/OSPI BIOSTPM C

Chapter 2: Installation2-27X7SLM/X7SLM+KB/MouseUSB 0/1COM1VGAJPL1 LAN1 LAN2 JPL2LAN CTRLFan4LAN CTRLCOM2 FloppyBatterySuper I/OSPI BIOSTPM CTRLUSB2J45

2-28 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualX7SLM/X7SLM+KB/MouseUSB 0/1COM1VGAJPL1 LAN1 LAN2 JPL2LAN CTRLFan4LAN CTRLCOM2 FloppyBatterySuper I/OSPI BIOSTPM C

Chapter 2: Installation2-29X7SLM/X7SLM+KB/MouseUSB 0/1COM1VGAJPL1 LAN1 LAN2 JPL2LAN CTRLFan4LAN CTRLCOM2 FloppyBatterySuper I/OSPI BIOSTPM CTRLUSB2J45

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3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3 Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If y

3-2 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's Manual2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep cod

3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshooting3. If you've followed the instructions above to troubleshoot your system, and still cannot resolve the problem,

3-4 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's Manualbootable device or USB pen to ash the BIOS. Then, your system will automati-cally reboot. If you choose

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X7SLM/X7SLM+. The AMI ROM BIOS is st

4-2X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s ManualStarting the Setup UtilityNormally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test. As the memory

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-3ProcessorWhen you select this option, the AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of processor as shown below:SpeedCountS

4-4X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s Manual4-3 AdvancedSetupCongurationsUse the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu ite

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-5ACPICongurationUse this feature to congure ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface) power management settings for yo

vi X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s ManualTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout This Motherboard ...

4-6X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s ManualRatio CMOS SettingThis option allows the user to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. (Note: i

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-7Core-Multi-Processing (Available when supported by the CPU)Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Ple

4-8X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s ManualInitiate Graphic AdapterUse the feature to select the graphics controller to be used as the primary boot device. The opti

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9USBCongurationThis feature allows the user to congure USB settings for the motherboard.Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to

4-10X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s ManualIDECongurationSubmenuWhen this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE Devic

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically d

4-12X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s ManualHard Disk Write ProtectSelect Enabled to use the feature of Hard Disk Write Protect to prevent data from being written t

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROM/ Load Onboard LAN 2 Option ROMSelect Enabled to load the onboard LAN Option ROM for the LAN port

4-14X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s ManualThe options are:The Default Alarm Setting: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-15Serial Port ModeThis feature allows the user to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection. The options are

viiTable of ContentsMemory Support ... 2-62-5 Connectors/I

4-16X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s ManualSupervisor Password Is:This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-17User Access LevelUse this feature to set the access level for a user. The options are: No Access, View Only, Limi

4-18X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s Manual4-5 BootCongurationUse this feature to congure Boot Settings:Boot Device PriorityThis feature allows the user to sp

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-19CD/DVD DrivesThis feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available CD/DVD Drives. The settings are 1st boot

4-20X7SLM/X7SLM+ User’s ManualLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsTo set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <

Appendix A: POST Error Beep CodesA-1Appendix A POST Error Beep CodesThis section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the AMI BIOS.

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Appendix B: Installing the Windows OSB-1Appendix B Installing the Windows OSAfter all hardware components have been installed, you must rst congu

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Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-1Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenNote: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the

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C-2 X7SLM/X7SLM+ User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)C-2 ConguringSuperoDoctorIIIThe Supero Doct

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-3Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)Note: SD III Software Revision 1.

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(Disclaimer continued)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear fa

Chapter 1: Introduction1-1Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged l