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Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X7SBi motherboard. The X7SBi supports a Quad Core/Dual Core Intel® Xeon 3000 Series/3200 Series Processor at system bus speeds of 1333/1066/800 MHz.
X7SBi User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ....................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ..................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview . ......................................................
Table of Contents 2-6 Connecting Cables ........................................................................................ 2-13 ATX Power Connector ............................................................................ 2-13 Processor Power Connector..................................................................... 2-13 Overheat LED/Fan Fail LED..................................................................... 2-14 Chassis Intrusion ........................................................
X7SBi User’s Manual No Power.................................................................................................... 3-1 No Video ................................................................................................... 3-1 Memory Errors............................................................................................ 3-2 Losing the System’s Setup Configuration . ............................................... 3-2 3-2 Technical Support Procedures ............................
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.
X7SBi User’s Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Website: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. +1 (408) 503-8000 +1 (408) 503-8008 marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Chapter 1: Introduction X7SBi Image An Important Note to the User • All images and graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
X7SBi User’s Manual JPW1 Fan6 SMB PS Fan1 CPU Fan 8-Pin PWR J11 USB0/1 J28 KB/MS ATX 24-Pin PWR JPW2 Motherboard Layout COM1 JUSB1 Xeon 3000/3200 CPU Intel 3210 DIMM1A DIMM2 DIMM1 JLED1 JF1 Fan2 Intel LAN CTRL 4 Buzzer Fan3 Slot6 SXB1 PCI-Exp. x8 Slot6 SXB2 PCI-X 133 MHz Intel LAN CTRL JPL2 JL1 PXH-V BIOS X7SBi SIMSO (IPMI 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction X7SBi Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (*See Chapter 2) JI2C1/JI2C2 JPG1 I2C (SMB) Bus to PCI slots VGA Enable (Open/Open: Disabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 Giga-bit LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB1 JPUSB2 BP USB Wake Up (USB 0/1) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) FP USB Wake Up(USB 2~7) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description COM1, COM2 Fans 1-6 Floppy COM
X7SBi User’s Manual Motherboard Features CPU Latest CPU technology! • A Quad Core/Dual Core Intel Xeon 3000 Series/3200 Series Processor at system bus speeds of 1333/1066/800 MHz. OS Licensing Support • Intel Quad Core/Dual Core CPU supports: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Advanced Server, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003 (Standard, Enterprise) and Windows Vista Operating Systems Memory Latest memory technology! (Note: See Section 2-4 for details.
Chapter 1: Introduction ACPI Features • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism • External modem ring-on Onboard I/O • 1 ATA/100 EIDE Channel • Intel ICH9R SATA Controller, 6 connectors for 6 devices with support of RAID functions 0, 1, 5 and 10 (in the Windows OS environment) • 1 floppy port interface (up to 2.
X7SBi User’s Manual LGA775_PROCESSOR VRM 11 CK505 CLK ADDR CTRL DATA ADDR CTRL DATA FSB: 1333/1066/800 PCIE_x 8 1xPCIX_64 DIMM_CHA DIMM_CHB PCIE_x 8 DDR2_667/800 PCI- X B US Intel 3210 MC H PX H - V PCIE_x 8 DMI PCIE_x1 PRI_IDE 6 x SATA PORTS ICH9R MS. USB 2.0/1.1 FDD. GLAN1 82573V PCI_32_BUS S-ATA/300 ATI-ES1000 LPC W83627DHG W83793G LPC I/O KB. GLAN2 82573L PCIE_x1 LPC USB PORTS_0~7 UDMA/100 FWH IPMI I/F SER.1 SER.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview The 3210 chipset, designed for use with the Quad Core/Dual Core Intel Xeon 3000 Series/3200 Series Processor, is comprised of two primary components: the Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the I/O Controller Hub ICH9R. In addition, the PXH-V chip is used for added functionality. The X7SBi provides the performance and feature-set required for cost-effective, power-efficient UP system platforms.
X7SBi User’s Manual 1-3 PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X7SBi. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitoring (via SuperO Doctor III) The onboard voltage monitor will scan the following voltages continuously: CPU Cores, Chipset Voltage, Memory Voltage, +1.8V, +3.3V, +3.3V Standby, +5V, +5V Standby, +12V, and −12V.
Chapter 1: Introduction BIOS Support for USB Keyboard If the USB keyboard is the only keyboard in the system, this keyboard will function like a normal keyboard during system boot-up. Main Switch Override Mechanism When an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a system suspend button. When the user presses the power button, the system will enter a SoftOff state. The monitor will be suspended and the hard drive will spin down.
X7SBi User’s Manual system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with both Windows and Linux Operating Systems. 1-6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates of 1 GHz and faster.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
X7SBi User's Manual 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ! When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: 1. 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. 2. Intel's boxed LGA 775 package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
Chapter 2: Installation Installation of the LGA775 Processor 1. Press the socket lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position. Socket Lever Load Plate 2. Gently lift the socket lever to open the load plate. 3. Locate Pin 1 on the CPU socket. Note: Pin 1 is the corner marked with a triangle. Please Note that the North Key and the South Key are located vertically in the CPU housing. Load Plate North Key 4.
X7SBi User's Manual 5. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the North Center Edge and the South Center Edge of the CPU. 6. Align Pin 1 of the CPU with Pin 1 of the socket. Once aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down to the socket. (**Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damage to the CPU or the socket.) 7.
Chapter 2: Installation Installation and Removal of the Heatsink Installing a Passive Heatsink Passive Heatsink 1. Do not apply any 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 retention mechanism. Screw#1 Screw#2 Screw#1 3.
X7SBi User's Manual 2-4 Installing DDR2 Memory Memory Module Installation Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage. Support The X7SBi supports up to 8 GB of Dual channel, unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR2 800/667 SDRAM in 4 DIMM slots. Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing DIMM into Slot DDR2 To Install: Insert module vertically and press it down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the notch. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to release the DIMM from the slot. Top View Of DDR2 Slot 2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the Figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.
X7SBi User's Manual 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 server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation 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 KB/MS Fan6 SMB PS Control 20 Ground Pin# Definition 15 +5V 16 Ground A. NMI Fan1 CPU Fan Definition 19 Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1.
X7SBi User's Manual HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a hard drive LED cable here to display disk activities (for any hard drives on the system, including Serial ATA and IDE). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to the OH/Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chassis overheating or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. KB/MS Fan6 SMB PS Vcc 8 Ground State Definition Off Normal On Overheat Flashing Fan Fail PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1.
X7SBi User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the 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.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-6 Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions ATX Power Connector The main power supply connector (JPW1) on the X7SBi meets the SSI (Superset ATX) specification. You can only use a 24-pin power supply cable on the motherboard. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct. You must also use the 8-pin (JPW2) processor power connector for adequate power supply to the system (below.) See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X7SBi User's Manual Overheat LED/Fan Failure Overheat LED Pin Definitions The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED to indicate chassis overheating. This LED blinks when there is a fan failure. Refer to the table on right for pin definitions. KB/MS Fan6 SMB PS USB0/1 COM1 JUSB1 Xeon 3000/3200 CPU VGA LAN1 DIMM1A LAN2 JLED1 Fan2 4 Buzzer Slot6 SXB1 PCI-Exp. x8 Slot6 SXB2 PCI-X 133 MHz JL1 JPL2 PXH-V SIMSO (IPMI 2.
Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO Headers T-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located on the motherboard. These headers suppor t serial link interface for the onboard SATA connectors. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer to the board layout below for the location.
X7SBi User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (USB0/1) Two Back Panel Universal Serial Bus ports: USB0 and USB1 are located at J11 on the I/O back panel. The Front-Accessible USB headers: USB 6/7/8/9, located at J44 and J45, can be used to provide front access (cables not included). USB 10 and USB 11, located at J47 and J48, are designated as Front Panel (Onboard) USB connections. See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located at J15 on the Back Panel USB ports on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin definitions. (Note: NC=No connection.) Pin# Definition 1 Data 2 NC 3 Ground 4 VCC 5 Clock 6 NC Speaker Connector The speaker connector, located at JD1, allows you to choose between using the internal or an external speaker.
X7SBi User's Manual Fan Headers The X7SBi has six fan connections (Fan1 to Fan6). Fan6 is designated as the CPU Cooling Fan. Note: all these fans are 4pin fans. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans.) See the table on the right for pin definitions. *The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management in the BIOS Hardware Monitoring Setting. When using Thermal Management setting, please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions The Wake-On-Ring header is located at JWOR. This function allows your computer to be awakened by an incoming call to the modem when in the suspend state. See the table on the right for pin definitions. You must have a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to use this feature. Pin# Definition 1 Ground (Black) 2 Wake-up Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions The Wake-On-LAN header is located at WOL.
X7SBi User's Manual VGA Connector A VGA connector (J7) is located next to the COM1 port on the IO backplane. Refer to the board layout below for the location. PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power SMB (I2 C) Connector Power SMB (I2 C) Connector (J17) monitors onboard power supply, fan and system temperature. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins.
X7SBi User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent the accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Note: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord and then clear CMOS.
Chapter 2: Installation Watch Dog Enable JWD controls Watch Dog, a system monitor that takes action when a software application hangs. Close Pins 1-2 to reset the system if a program hangs. Close Pins 2-3 to generate a nonmaskable interrupt for the program that hangs. (This function requires software support). Watch Dog must also be enabled in the BIOS.
X7SBi User's Manual USB Wake-Up These jumpers allow you to wake up the system by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of your system. The JPUSB jumpers are used together with the USB Wake-Up feature in the BIOS. Enable both the jumpers and the BIOS setting to use this feature. See the table on the right for jumper settings and jumper connections. Note: JPUSB1 is for Back Panel USB ports:0/1, and JPUSB2 is for Front Panel USB connections: 6/7/8/9/10/11.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 Onboard Indicators Link Activity (Left) (Right) GLAN LEDs Rear View There are two GLAN ports on the motherboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow (right) LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table at right for the functions associated with the second LED.
X7SBi User's Manual 2-9 Floppy, Hard Disk Drive, SIMSO and Printer Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives.
Chapter 2: Installation IDE Connector IDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions (IDE) An IDE Connector is located at J3 on the motherboard. See the table on the right pin definitions. SIMSO IPMI A SIMSO IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) 2.0 Socket is located on the motherboard. Refer to the layout below for the location of the SIMSO Socket.
X7SBi User's Manual Parallel Port Connector The parallel port is located next to COM2 header. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
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 (LE1) is not lit.
X7SBi User's Manual for details on beep codes.) 3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system. (If the alarm is on, check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.) Memory Errors 1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly installed and fully seated in the slots. 2. You should be using unbuffered, ECC/Non-ECC DDR2-800/667 memory (see the next page). Also, it is recommended that you use the memory modules of the same type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed. Some cannot be flashed; it depends on the modifications to the boot block code. 3.
X7SBi User's Manual and the .exe file. If you choose the zip BIOS file, please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable device or a USB pen. Run the batch file using the format flash.bat filename.rom from your bootable device or USB pen to flash the BIOS. Then, your system will automatically reboot. If you choose the .exe file, please run the .exe file under Windows to create the BIOS flash floppy disk. Insert the floppy disk into the system you wish to flash the BIOS. Then, bootup the system to the floppy disk.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7SBi. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro website
X7SBi User's Manual 4-2 Running Setup Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (See the next page). When you first power on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately activated.
Chapter 4: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields, and enter the correct data. Press the key to save the data. Legacy Diskette A This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette A. The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.
X7SBi User's Manual Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select Serial ATA to use the SATA mode, or select Auto to use the Native Mode for ATA. The options are: Serial ATA and Auto. Serial ATA (SATA) RAID Enable Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (For the Windows OS environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled.
Chapter 4: BIOS Multi-Sector Transfers This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in multi-sector transfer. LBA Mode Control This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access a IDE Device via the LBA mode. 32 Bit I/O This option allows the user to enable or disable the function of 32-bit data transfer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Transfer Mode This option allows the user to set the transfer mode..
X7SBi User's Manual Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quiet Mode This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the graphic logo screen during boot-up. QuickBoot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed.
Chapter 4: BIOS USB Wake Up Select Enable to “wake your system up” from S3, or S4 state via a USB device. If this feature is set to Enabled, you will also need to enable the USB Wake-up jumpers (JPUSB1/JPUSB2) by closing pins 1-2. (Please refer to Pg. 1-5 and Chapter 2 for more details). The default setting is Disabled. Power Loss Control This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Stay Off, Power On, and Last State.
X7SBi User's Manual Thermal Management 2 (Available when supported by the CPU.) Set to Enabled to use Thermal Management 2 (TM2) which will lower CPU voltage and frequency when the CPU temperature reaches a predefined overheat threshold. Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), allowing CPU clocking to be regulated via CPU Internal Clock modulation when the CPU temperature reaches the overheat threshold. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU.
Chapter 4: BIOS information regarding hardware/software support for this function, please refer to Intel's and Microsoft's websites. Enhanced Intel Speed Step Support (Available when supported by the CPU.) Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The default setting is GV1/GV3. Please refer to Intel’s website for detailed information.
X7SBi User's Manual Route Port 80h Cycles to This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are PCI and LPC. USB Host Controller Select Enabled to enable the USB Host Controller. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. EHCI Controller This feature enables the onboard Enhanced Host Controller Interface. The options Enabled and Disabled. Legacy USB Support This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: BIOS Cache Base 512K-640K If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the memory area: 512K-640K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written into the L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time.
X7SBi User's Manual options are Enabled and Disabled. Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high-throughout device may benefit from a greater clock rate. The options are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. For Unix, Novelle and other Operating Systems, please select the option: other.
Chapter 4: BIOS are Enabled and Disabled. Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high-throughout device may benefit from a greater clock rate. The options are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. For Unix, Novelle and other Operating Systems, please select the option: other.
X7SBi User's Manual Serial Port A This setting allows you to assign control of Serial Port A. The options are Enabled (user defined) and Disabled. Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for Serial Port A. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, and 2E8. Interrupt This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for Serial Port A. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4. Serial Port B This setting allows you to assign control of Serial Port B.
Chapter 4: BIOS DMA Channel This item allows you to specify the DMA channel for the parallel port. The options are DMA1 and DMA3. Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, Auto (BIOS and OS controlled) and OSControlled. DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting.
X7SBi User's Manual Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to set the BAUD rate for the console redirection. The options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, and 115.2K. Console Type This item allows you to set the console redirection type.
Chapter 4: BIOS instability. When the CPU temperature reaches this predefined threshold, the CPU and system cooling fans will run at full speed. The options are: The Default Alarm Setting: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered when the CPU temperature reaches about +5 PECI counts above the threshold temperature as predefined by the CPU manufacturer to give the CPU and system fans additional time needed for CPU and system cooling.
X7SBi User's Manual Medium – The processor is running warmer. This is a ‘caution’ level and generally means that there may be factors contributing to this condition. At this point, the PECI count is above the processor’s DTS thermal throttle point minus 10 PECI counts, but still below or equal to the DTS thermal throttle point. High – The processor is running hot. Take the necessary steps to correct any heat dissipation problems.
Chapter 4: BIOS The information provided above is for your reference only. For more information on thermal management, please refer to Intel’s Web site at www.Intel. com. System Temperature This item displays the absolute system temperature as detected by the BIOS. CPU Fan/Fan 1 to Fan 6 If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will automatically display the status of each fan as specified.
X7SBi User's Manual IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.) IPMI Specification Version: This item displays the current IPMI Version. Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled, the system will continue to log events received via system interface. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: BIOS OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank. The default setting is 10 (minutes.) (Please ignore this option when OS Boot Watch Dog is set to "Disabled".
X7SBi User's Manual Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-5 Security Settings Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing . All Security BIOS settings are described in this section. Supervisor Password Is: This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system.
X7SBi User's Manual Fixed Disk Boot Sector Select Normal to enable the feature of Write-Protect to protect the boot sector on the hard drives from virus intrusion. Password on Boot When set to Enabled, a user will need to key-in a password to enter the system at system boot. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required).
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-6 Boot Settings Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section. Boot List Candidate List Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders The devices included in the boot list section (above) are bootable devices listed in the sequence of boot order as specified.
X7SBi User's Manual 4-7 Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility. Exit Discarding Changes Highlight this item and hit to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you may have made.
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
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Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Appendix B Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure Intel's ICH9R SATA RAID before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers. Important Notes to the User: Note 1: If you do not wish to configure onboard SATA RAID functions, please go directly to Section B-4 for Operating System & Other Software Installation.
X7SBi User's Manual RAID Configurations The following types of RAID configurations are supported: • RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk. • RAID 1 (Data Mirroring): an identical data image from one drive is copied to another drive. The second drive must be the same size or larger than the first drive.
Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Using the Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test. b.
X7SBi User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume: a. DDR2 "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the key or the key to go to the next field. (You can use the key to DDR2 the previous menu.) c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, press the , keys to DDR2 RAID 0 (Stripe) and hit . d.
Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 1 Volume: a. DDR2 "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the key or the key to go to the next field. (You can use the key to DDR2 the previous menu.) c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, press the , keys to DDR2 RAID 1 (Mirror) and hit . d.
X7SBi User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0): a. DDR2 "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press . c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, use the , keys to DDR2 RAID 10 (RAID1 + RAID0) and hit . d. When the Stripe Size is highlighted, use the , keys to DDR2 the stripe size from 4 KB to 128 KB for your RAID 10 and hit .
Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity): a. DDR2 "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press . c. When the Raid Level is highlighted, use the , keys to DDR2 RAID 5 (Parity) and hit . d. When the Disk item is highlighted, press to DDR2 the HDD to configure as RAID.
X7SBi User's Manual Deleting RAID Volume: Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set. a. From the main menu, DDR2 item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press . b. Use the , keys to DDR2 the RAID set you want to delete and press . A Warning message displays. c.
Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to nonRAID or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete all internal RAID structure on the drive. a. From the main menu, DDR2 item3-Reset Disks to Non- RAID, and press . The following screen will appear: b.
X7SBi User's Manual B-2 Installing the Windows XP/2003 for systems with RAID Functions Installing a New Windows XP/2003 Operating System a. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. b. Press the key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays. c. When the Windows XP/2003 Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify additional device(s). d.
Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines B-3 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 for systems without RAID Functions Installing a New Windows XP/2000/2003 Operating System a. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. b. Press the key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays. c.
X7SBi User's Manual Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must re-boot the system before moving on to the next item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD. B-4 Installing the Intel Application Accelerator Utility a.
Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following: Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window. 15 Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following: Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window. 15 b.
X7SBi User's Manual c. After reading the License Agreement, click on the icon marked "Yes" on the screen, and the following screen will appear: d. Specify the folder that you want the program to be installed in and then, click on the icon marked "Next" to begin the installation process. Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction After reading the license agreement in the following window, click Yes button to continue.
Appendix B: Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Setup Guidelines f. The following screen will appear to display the status of the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Installation. Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction Select a program folder in the following window where you want Setup to add the program icon. The following window appears to show the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Setup installation status. 17 g.
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Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Appendix C Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers C-1 Installing Other Software and Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.
X7SBi User's Manual C-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Website at: ftp:// ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide. pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
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