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Preface Preface This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X9SAE Motherboard Series. About This Motherboard The X9SAE Motherboard Series supports a single Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v2 series, Xeon E3-1200 series, Pentium®, and Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or data loss.
Contacting Supermicro Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 Email: sales@supermicro.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Motherboard................................................................................................. iii Manual Organization...................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual:..................................................................................iv Contacting Supermicro...........................................................
Table of Contents Memory Population Guidelines........................................................................ 2-9 2-4 Motherboard Installation..................................................................................2-11 Tools Needed..................................................................................................2-11 Location of Mounting Holes............................................................................2-11 Installing the Motherboard.........................
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual LAN Port Enable/Disable (JPL1/JPL2)...................................................... 2-30 CMOS Clear (JBT1).................................................................................. 2-31 PCI Slot SMB Enable (I2C1/I2C2).............................................................. 2-31 ME Manufacturing Mode (JPME2)............................................................ 2-32 ME Recovery Mode (JPME1).......................................................
Table of Contents Supermicro X9SAE..................................................................................... 4-3 Version......................................................................................................... 4-3 Build Date.................................................................................................... 4-3 Processor.................................................................................................... 4-3 Speed.....................................
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Chipset Configuration....................................................................................... 4-8 Memory Frequency..................................................................................... 4-8 VT-d............................................................................................................. 4-8 Active State Power Management................................................................ 4-8 PCIE Maximum Read Request.............
Table of Contents Fan Speed Control Mode.......................................................................... 4-15 CPU Temperature...................................................................................... 4-15 System Temperature / Peripheral Temperature / PCH Temperature........ 4-15 Fan 1 ~ Fan 4, Fan A Reading................................................................. 4-16 VCORE, 12V, VDIMM, 5VCC, VTT, AVCC, 3.3VCC, VSB, VBAT............ 4-16 ACPI Settings..........................
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual View SmBIOS Event Log.......................................................................... 4-20 4-5 Boot Settings.................................................................................................. 4-21 Setup Prompt Timeout.............................................................................. 4-21 Retry Boot Devices................................................................................... 4-21 Boot Option Filter.....................
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.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual X9SAE 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. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
1 7 7 8 1 1 JPW1 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 2 3 JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP 1-2:Enable 2-3:Disable DIMM3 5 MH9 4 1-3 DIMM4 102 11 10 USB0/1 Jumpers not indicated are for testing only. DIMM2 1 JUSB4 • DIMM1 DESIGNED IN USA ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 19 1 USB3.0 1/2 " " indicates the location of "Pin 1". 1 3 JCPUVRD_SMB 1 3 A C CATERR_LED CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual X9SAE Quick Reference JAUDIO1 LAN2 LAN1 HDMI1 COM1 KB/MS TOP S/PDIF IN USB2/3 USB10/13 HDMI2 VGA USB8/9 S/PDIF OUT JPL1 JPAC1 JPL2 JPW3 JI2C1 JI2C2 X9SAE REV:1.01 JAUDIO1 KB/MOUSE/USB8/9 MH2 MH1 2 HDMI_ JSPDIF_OUT JSPDIF_IN AUDIO FP AUDIO FP 1 1 3 JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP 1-2:Enable 2-3:Disable 3 JPL1: 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE 3 1 JPW2 FAN4 JCPUVRD_SMB 1 3 A18 A17 B18 B17 CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 JPW1 CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4 PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction Back Panel C E B D F A HD Audio I L H G K J O R N Q M P Backplane I/O Panel A. USB 2.0 Port 9 G. USB 2.0 Port 13 M. SPDIF Out B. USB 2.0 Port 8 H. USB 2.0 Port 10 N. Surround Out C. Keyboard/Mouse I. Gb LAN Port 1 O. Center/LFE Out D. VGA Port J. USB 2.0 Port 3** P. Mic In E. Serial Port (COM1) K. USB 2.0 Port 2* Q. Line Out F. HDMI1/HDMI2 Ports L. Gb LAN Port 2 R. Line In *USB 3.0 Port 3 **USB 3.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual X9SAE Motherboard Series Headers/Connectors Connector Description AUDIO FP Front Panel Audio Header JAUDIO High-Definition Audio Connectors (on the I/O back panel) BAT1, SPK1 Onboard Battery, Internal Speaker/Buzzer COM1, COM2 COM1 Port (Back Panel), COM2 Serial Port Header FAN1~FAN4, FANA System/CPU Fan Headers (FAN1: CPU Fan, FANA: I/O Cards) JD1 Speaker/buzzer (Pins 1-2: Buzzer, Pins 1~4: External Speaker) JF1 Front Panel Control Header JLED Power L
Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features CPU Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v2 series, Xeon E3-1200 series, Pentium®, and Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket Memory Four (4) slots support up to 32 GB of unbuffered, ECC DDR3 UDIMM memory (1600/1333/1066 MHz) Supports dual-channel memory bus DIMM sizes UDIMM 2 GB, 4GB, and 8GB Chipset Intel® C216 Expansion Slots Two (2) PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot One (1) PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot One (1) PCI Express 2.0 x4 (in x8) slot One (1) PCI Express 3.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Audio Five (5) Female Mini Jacks for High Definition Audio on the Back Panel Front Panel Audio Header One (1) S/PDIF Optical Out on the back panel S/PDIF In and S/PDIF Out Headers Video One VGA (D-Sub), two (2) HDMI ports on the back panel nVidia® SLi® and AMD® Crossfire™ X support BIOS 128 Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS Play and Plug (PnP0, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0/2.0, USB Keyboard and SMBIOS 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction X9SAE Motherboard Series Block Diagram BLOCK DIAGRAM RoHS 6/6 PCIe x16 SLOT #6 X9SAE-V Only PCIe x16 SLOT #4 PCIe3.0_x8 SVID x8 x8 R/C PCIe x4 SLOT #7 INTEL CPU PCIe3.0_x8 8.0GT/s DDR3 (CHA) (Socket-H2) DDR3 (CHB) 5.0GT/s PCIe x1 SLOT #5 PCIe2.0_x1 5GT/s PCIe x1 SLOT #3 PCIe2.0_x1 5GT/s PCIe x4 SLOT #2 PCIe2.0_x4 5GT/s PCI SLOT #1 5V PCI 33MHz 2 SATA-III PORTS SATA-III 600MB/s 4 SATA-II PORTS SATA-II 300MB/s 4 USB3.0 PORTS USB3.0 4.8Gbps 8 USB2.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 1-2 Chipset Overview The X9SAE Motherboard Series supports a single Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v2 series, Xeon E3-1200 series, Pentium®, and Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket. Leveraging the features of the Intel C216 chipset, the X9SAE motherboard provides substantial enhancement to system performance high performance gaming platforms and entry-level workstations.
Chapter 1: Introduction 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.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual System Resource Alert This feature is available when the system is used with Supero Doctor III in the Windows OS environment or used with Supero Doctor II in Linux. Supero Doctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predefined thresholds.
Chapter 1: Introduction nectors. Be sure to connect these connectors to the 24-pin (JPW1) and the 8-pin (JPW2) power connectors on the motherboard. Failure in doing so will void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard. 2. To provide adequate power to Disk on Module SATA devices, please connect them to the SATA DOM PWR connector (JWF1). It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above.
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Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 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. Precautions • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. • Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation Caution: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Important: 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.
Chapter 2: Installation 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap. 3. 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 key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys. Once it is aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 7. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock. CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place Caution: You can only install the CPU inside the socket only in one direction.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan 1. Locate the CPU Fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) 2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan power connector and are not interfered with other components. Thermal Grease 3. Inspect the CPU Fan wires to make sure that the wires are routed through the bottom of the heatsink. 4.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 7. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. Also, make sure to orient each fastener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing outward. 8. Repeat Step 7 to insert all four heatsink fasteners into the mounting holes. 9.
Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Caution: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components. Active Heatsink Removal Unplug the PWR cord 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header. 3.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 2-3 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. X9SAE REV:1.01 MH2 MH1 JAUDIO1 KB/MOUSE/USB8/9 DIMM Installation 1 2 JSPDIF_IN JSPDIF_OUT AUDIO FP HDMI_ 3 3 1 JCPUVRD_SMB 1 3 B17 A18 A17 B18 JPW1 CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4 PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1 CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support The X9SAE Motherboard Series supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 ECC/Non-ECC 1600/1333/1066 MHz in 4 memory slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99 PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76 PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51 PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-MB boundary- 512 MB 3.01 VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85 TSEG 1 MB 2.84 Memory available to OS and other applications 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 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.
X9SAE Motherboard Series 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 2-5 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. Backplane I/O Panel X9SAE REV:1.01 JAUDIO1 KB/MOUSE/USB8/9 MH2 MH1 1 2 JSPDIF_OUT JSPDIF_IN AUDIO FP HDMI_ 3 3 1 JCPUVRD_SMB 1 3 JPW1 CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB Ports 8/9 on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Four Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports #2, #3, #8, #9, #10, #13, USB 3.0 #3, #4, are located on the I/O back panel. USB 2.0 headers #4/5, #11/12, #0/1 and USB 3.0 header #1/2 are used to provide front chassis access using USB cables (not included). See the tables below for pin definitions. Back Panel USB (2.0) Pin Definitions Front Panel USB (2.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Ethernet Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/ LAN2) are located next to the HD Audio Connector 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.
Chapter 2: Installation Front Accessible Audio Header 10-in Audio Pin Definitions A 10-pin Audio header is also located on the motherboard. This header allows you to use the onboard sound for audio playback. Connect an audio cable to the audio header to use this feature. See the tables at right for pin definitions for these headers. A.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual HDMI Ports Two HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Ports are located next to the VGA port on the I/O backpanel. This connector is used to display both high definition video and digital sound through an HDMI-capable display, using a single HDMI cable (not included). VGA Port A VGA port is located next to the USB ports on the I/O backpanel. Use this port to connect to a compatible VGA display.
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. X9SAE REV:1.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Power LED 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 +5V 16 Ground HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate the status of HDD-related activities, including IDE, SATA activities. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located Pin# on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10. NIC1 LED and NIC2 LED are 2-pin NIC LED headers. Attach NIC LED cables to NIC1 and NIC2 LED indicators to display network activities. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9SAE Motherboard Series 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 a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. 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 pins1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-6 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. 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. The 8-pin CPU PWR connector (JPW2) is also required for the processor.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Fan Headers (FAN 1 ~ FAN 4, FAN A) Fan Header Pin Definitions The X9SAE Motherboard Series has five fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 4 & Fan A). These fans are 4-pin fan headers. Although pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans, we recommend the use 4-pin fans to take advantage of the fan speed control in the BIOS Hardware Monitoring section.
Chapter 2: Installation Internal Buzzer (SPK1) Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Buzzer (SPK1) can be used to provide audible indications for Pin# various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm Speaker Speaker (JD1) Speaker Connector Pin Definitions On the JD1 header, Pins 3~4 are used for internal speaker. Close Pins 3~4 with a cap to use the onboard speaker.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Onboard Power LED (JLED) Onboard PWR LED Pin Definitions An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED. This Power LED header is connected to the Front Control Panel located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation DOM PWR Connector (JSD1) DOM PWR Pin Definitions The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connector, located at JSD1, provides 5V (Gen1/Gen) 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 Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) Legacy Wake-On-LAN (JSTBY) The legacy Wake-On-LAN header is located at JWOL on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual SPDIF IN / SPDIF OUT (JSPDIF_IN/ JSPDIF_OUT) SPDIF_Out Pin Definitions SPDIF_In Pin Definitions The SP/DIF In (JSPDIF_IN) and SP/ DIF Out (JSPDIF_OUT) are used for digital audio. You will also need the appropriate cables to use these features.
Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO Headers (T-SGPIO1/2) Serial_Link-SGPIO Pin Definitions The T-SGPIO1 and T-SGPIO2 (SerialLink General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located near the SATA connectors on the motherboard. These headers are used to communicate with the enclosure management chip in the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer to the board layout below for the locations of the headers.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 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. 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 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.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual ME Manufacturing Mode (JPME2) JPME2 Jumper Settings Close pins 2-3 of JPME2 to enable ME Manufacturing Mode. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Note: ME Manufacturing Mode may be enabled without changing this jumper through the BIOS setup. See PCH-FW Configuration -> Firmware Update Configuration in the BIOS Setup. The /ME parameter must be specified when updating with the DOS utility.
Chapter 2: Installation Audio Enable (JPAC1) Audio Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio support. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable onboard audio connections. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual USB Wake-Up (JPUSB1/JUSB2) USB Wake-Up Jumper Settings Use the JPUSB jumpers to enable system "wake-up" via a USB device. 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 function in the BIOS. Enable both the jumper and the BIOS setting to activate this function.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 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 back panel 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.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 2-9 SATA Connections SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5) Two 6Gb/s I-SATA 3.0 connectors (I-SATA 0/1) are located on the motherboard. In addition, four I-SATA 2.0 (I-SATA 2~5) connectors are also located on the board. The SATA 3.0 ports support RAID 0, 1 while the SATA 2.0 ports support RAID 0, 1, 5 &10. See the table on the right for pin definitions. SATA 2.0/3.
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.
X9SAE Motherboard Series 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 specs 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.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X9SAE Motherboard Series supports up to 32GB of unbuffered ECC/ Non-ECC DDR3 (1.5V, 1600/1333/1066 MHz) memory. See Section 2-3 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.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Important: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not removable. To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your motherboard to RMA at Supermicro for service. Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS? Answer: Please see Appendix C-BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 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. Battery Lock Battery 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.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Battery Installation 1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1& 2 above and continue below: 2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up. 3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to ensure that the battery is securely locked. Caution: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the same type. Battery Holder 2 1 This side up 3-5 Press down until you hear a click.
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SAE Motherboard Series. 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.
X9SAE Motherboard Series 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date 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.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press to access the submenu items: Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit System Boot Feature Setting.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Power Configuration Watch Dog Function If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised. Select Disabled for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 64 bytes.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Turbo Boost Technology (Available when Intel® EIST technology is Enabled) This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. Turbo Mode This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Factory Long Duration Power Limit This feature displays the value of the processor power consumption limit (in Watts) set by the manufacturer for a long duration time window.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Chipset Configuration WARNING: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunction. CPU Bridge Configuration This item displays the current CPU Revision, Current CPU1 Memory Frequency, Memory Type and Memory Reference Code Revision. Memory Frequency This feature allows the user to select the memory speed. Under normal conditions, please set this to Auto. The options are Auto, Force DDR1066, and Force DDR-1333.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI Express Port - Gen X This feature forces Gen1 or Gen2 support on the PCI Express Graphics (PEG) port. The options are Auto, Gen1 and Gen2. De-emphasis Control This feature configures de-emphasis control on the PEG port. The options are -3.5 dB, and -6 dB. The following options are available if the CPU supports and Integrated Graphics Device (IGD). Aperture Size This feature selects the Aperture Size. The options are Disabled, 128MB, 256MB and 512M.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual RC6+ (Deep RC6) This item enables or disables Deep RC6 (RC6+) support by the Internal Graphics Device (IGD). The options are Disabled and Enabled. GT OverClocking Support This item enables or disables GT over clocking support by the Internal Graphics Device (IGD). The options are Disabled and Enabled. South Bridge Configuration This item displays the current South Bridge configuration.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Azalia HD Audio (available if JPAC1 jumper is enabled) This feature enables or disables the motherboard's built-in High Definition (HD) audio. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Frontside Audio Mode (available if Azalia HD Audio is enabled) This feature selects between AC'97 legacy audio and HD audio. The options are HD Audio and AC'97.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual SATA Port0~Port5 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port. RAID Mode The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected: SATA Port0~Port5 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port. Hot Plug Set this item to Enabled to enable hot-plugging. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Onboard LAN Option ROM Select Use this feature to select which option ROM the system will use. The options are PXE, and iSCSI. Onboard LAN1/LAN2 Option ROM This feature enables or disables the onboard ROM option for LAN1 and LAN2. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Boot Graphics Adapter Priority Use the feature to select the graphics controller to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Slot 6 VGA, Offboard, and Onboard .
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection Use this feature to enable console redirection for COM1 and COM2 ports. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Console Redirection Settings Configure the following options for the Console Redirection Settings.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hardware Health Configuration 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.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Fan 1 ~ Fan 4, Fan A Reading This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan1 through Fan4 and Fan A. VCORE, 12V, VDIMM, 5VCC, VTT, AVCC, 3.3VCC, VSB, VBAT This feature displays the current voltages of the above voltage monitors. ACPI Settings Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Intel TXT (LT) Support Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCH-FW Configuration This option displays Management Engine information and configurable features. Firmware Update Configuration This option enables or disables the Management Engine firmware image reflash function.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Disable ME This option temporarily sets the Management Engine to soft disable. The options are Enabled and Disabled. ASF This option enables or disables Alert Specification Format. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Activate Remote Assistance Process This option enables or disables the Remote Assistance Process (triggers CIRA boot). The options are Enabled and Disabled. USB Configure This option enables or disables the USB configuration function.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-4 Main Event Logs Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit Press to change the Smbios Event Log Configuration. Change Smbios Event Log Settings View Smbios Event Log : : Enter: +/- : F1 : F2 : F3 : F4 : ESC : Select Screen Select Item Select Change Opt. General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Save & Exit Exit Version x.xx.xxxx. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 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 feature displays the contents of the SmBIOS Event Log.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 Boot Settings Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit Setup Prompt Timeout Retry Boot Devices Boot Option Filter 1 [Disabled] [UEFI and Legacy] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P5: XXX XXXXXXX ...] [IBA GE Slot 00C8 v.. ] [UEFI: Built-in EFI .....
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 4-6 Security Settings Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set Administrator Password If ONLY the administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 Main Save & Exit Options Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes Exit system setup without saving the changes. Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override IBA GE Slot 00C8 v1371 UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell P5: XXX XXXXXXXXXX : : Enter: +/- : F1 : F2 : F3 : F4 : ESC : Select Screen Select Item Select Change Opt.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Restore User Defaults To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press . Use this feature to retrieve user-defined settings that were saved previously. Boot Override Set this feature to override a previously defined boot device. The available devices will be listed below.
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.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Notes A-2
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Drivers Drivers and utility software for this motherboard may be downloaded at the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com. To install these software programs and drivers, run the downloaded software and follow these instructions. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note 1. Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item.
X9SAE Motherboard Series 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 tool is called the SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III software and manual may be downloaded from our Website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II, this version is also available for download at the link above.
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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.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose. However, a USB Hard Disk drive cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time. To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below. 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.
Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. When the screen as shown above displays, using the arrow key, select the item- "Proceed with flash update" and press the key. You will see the progress of BIOS Recovery as shown in the screen below. Note: Do not interrupt the process of BIOS flashing until it is completed. 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.
X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed. 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.
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