Supermicro X8ST3-F-O User Manual

USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.2cX8ST3-FX8STE

1-2X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual X8ST3-F Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time o

C-2 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)C-2 ConguringSuperoDoctorIIIThe Supero Doc

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

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Appendix D: BIOS Recovery D-1Appendix D - BIOS RecoveryThe recovery procedure described in this section is to be used only when advised by your Superm

D-2 X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual5. When the Boot Sector Recovery Process is complete, the system will reboot automatically and you will see a checksum

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

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Chapter 1: Introduction1-5X8ST3-F/X8STE JumpersJPUSB3 #19 FP USB 2, 3 Wake-up Pins 1-2 (Enabled)JWD #53 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset)X8ST3-F

1-6X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s ManualMotherboard FeaturesCPUSingle Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Xeon® 5500/3500 series processors in the •LGA 1366 socket pack

Chapter 1: Introduction1-7Supports RAID 0, 1 , 10 under the Linux OS environment•SAS Connections (for the X8ST3-F only)Eight (8) SAS ports supported

1-8X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s ManualMain switch override mechanism•Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-Off•USB Wake-up from Soft-Off•Wake-on-LAN•Power-on mode fo

Chapter 1: Introduction1-9Notes

1-10X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s ManualX8ST3-F/X8STE System Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on y

Chapter 1: Introduction1-111-2 Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel X58 Express chipset, the X8ST3-F/X8STE m

Manual Revision 1.2c Release Date: September 29, 2010Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not co

1-12X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual1-3 PC Health MonitoringThis section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X8ST3-F/X8STE. These features

Chapter 1: Introduction1-13key, the CPU will wake-up and the LED indicator will automatically stop blinking and remain on.BIOS Support for U

1-14X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s ManualIt is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX12V standard power supply

Chapter 1: Introduction1-15The WPCM450 also includes the following features:One X-Bus parallel interface for expansion I/O connections•Three ADC inpu

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Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2 Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To pre

2-2 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual2-2 Processor and Heatsink InstallationWhen handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on th

Chapter 2: Installation2-3After removing the plastic cap, using 4. your thumb and the index nger, hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. A

2-4 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualInstalling a Passive CPU Heatsink (#SNK-P0037)Heatsink Bracket (BKT-0023L, for screw-type heatsink only.)If you

Chapter 2: Installation2-5Unplug the power cord from the 1. power supply.Using a screwdriver, loosen and 2. remove the heatsink screws from the mot

PrefaceThis manual i s written for system i ntegrator s, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the install

2-6 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualX8ST3-F/X8STE2-3 Mounting the Motherboard into the ChassisAll motherboards have standard mounting holes to

Chapter 2: Installation2-7X8ST3-F/X8STE2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory ModulesNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modul

2-8 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualMemory SupportThe X8ST3-F/X8STE supports up to 24 GB Unbuffered ECC or Non ECC DDR3 1333/1066/800 in 6 DIMM

Chapter 2: Installation2-9Possible System Memory Allocation & AvailabilitySystem Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available)(4 GB Total Sy

2-10 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualX8ST3-F/X8STE2-5 Connectors/IO PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specication. S

Chapter 2: Installation2-11ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsThe ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel U

2-12 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualX8ST3-F/X8STE1. Backplane USB 02. Backplane USB 13. Front Panel USB 24. Front Panel USB 35. Front Panel USB 4/56

Chapter 2: Installation2-13Ethernet PortsTwo Ethernet ports are located next to the VGA port on the IO Backplane. In addition, an IPMI Dedicated

2-14 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualSerial PortsA COM Port is located on the IO Backplane and a Serial port is lo-cated next to the

Chapter 2: Installation2-151. VGA X8ST3-F/X8STE1Video ConnectorA Video (VGA) connector is located next to the COM Port on the IO backplane

X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s ManualConventions Used in the Manual:Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to

2-16 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualFront Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo-cated on

Chapter 2: Installation2-17FrontControlPanelPinDenitionsPower LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the tab

2-18 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundN

Chapter 2: Installation2-19Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIXVccPWR F

2-20 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundN

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2-24 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualChassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable

Chapter 2: Installation2-25A. PWR SMBB. PWR LEDPower Supply I2C ConnectorPower Supply (I2C) Connector, locat-ed at SMB_PS1 on the motherboard. This

Contacting SupermicrovContacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (408) 503-8

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2-32 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualSAS Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Settings Denition Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default)Pins 2-3 Disabled

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Chapter 2: Installation2-35SAS Heartbeat LED (X8ST3-F Only)A SAS Heartbeat LED is located at LES2. When LES2 blinks, SAS connectors are ready for

vi X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s ManualTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout This Motherboard ...

2-36 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualOnboard PWR LED Indicator LED SettingsLED Color Denition Off System OffOn System on, orSystem off and P

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

3-2 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's Manual2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep co

3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshootingcom/support/bios/).Note: Not all BIOS can be ashed. Some cannot be ashed; it depends on the modications to t

3-4 X8ST3-F/X8STE User's ManualBIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site. Select your motherboard model

3-5Chapter 3: TroubleshootingAnswer: No, the PCI-Ex16 slot is not only for graphic cards. It may be used for PCI-E storage, LAN, and other peripherals

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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8ST3-F/X8STE. The AMI ROM BIOS is s

viiTable of ContentsUniversal Serial Bus (USB) ... 2-12Ethernet Ports ...

4-2X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s ManualHow to Start the Setup UtilityNormally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As th

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-3System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed:System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system t

4-4X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manual4-3 AdvancedSetupCongurationsUse the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu i

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-5Wait For 'F1' If ErrorThis forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The

4-6X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manualting. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically select the CPU multiplier setting for your system. The options are Auto

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-7Intel AES-NI (When supported by the CPU)Intel® AES instructions are a new set of instructions available beginning wit

4-8X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s ManualC3 Auto DemotionWhen enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un-core auto-demote inf

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9L0s is intended as a power saving state. It allows a link to quickly enter and recover form a power saving state without going t

4-10X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s ManualThrottling - Closed LoopThrottling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by au-tomatic vol

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. If this item is set to Auto, Legacy USB support will be automat

X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s ManualviiiIPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs (X8ST3-F Only) ... 2-34SAS Activity LED (X8ST3-F Only

4-12X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manualactivate the following submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct congurations accordingly. T

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13DMA ModeSelect Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined

4-14X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manualthe 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 D

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-15Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROMThis feature is to enable LAN OPROM for PXE. This is to boot computers

4-16X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manualditional option, Onboard IPMI is featured on the X8ST3-F motherboard only, and becomes the default.Serial Port ModeThis

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-17Warning: Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature predened by the CPU manufacturer may result in

4-18X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manualspeed to bring the CPU temperature down. If the CPU temperature still increases even with the CPU fan running at full s

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-19system cooling. Select Full Speed to allow the onboard fans to run at full speed (of 100% Pulse Width Modulation Duty Cycle)

4-20X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s ManualAPIC ACPI SCI IRQWhen this item is set to Enabled, APIC ACPI SCI IRQ is supported by the system. The options are Enable

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-21Channel Number Status - This feature returns the channel status for the Channel Number selected above: "Channel

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

4-22X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s ManualClear event logThis option clears the Event Log memory of all messages. The options are OK and Cancel.PC

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-234-4 Security SettingsThe AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass-words, the Supervisor passwo

4-24X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s ManualUse this feature to congure Boot Settings:Boot Device PriorityThis feature allows the user to specify the sequence of

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-254-6 Exit OptionsSelect the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.Save Changes an

4-26X8ST3-F/X8STE User’s Manualguration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.Discard C

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 rs

B-2X8ST3-F/X8STEUser'sManualGuideB-2 Installing the Windows OS for Systems without RAID FunctionsInsertMicrosoft'sWindow

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