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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 X8SAX/C7X58 motherboard. About This Motherboard The X8SAX/C7X58 supports the Intel® Core™ i7 / i7 Extreme Edition, and Intel® Xeon® 5500/3500 series processors.
X8SAX/C7X58 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: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or p
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X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Motherboard................................................................................................. 3 Manual Organization...................................................................................................... 3 Conventions Used in the Manual:.................................................................................. 4 Contacting Supermicro............................................................................
Table of Contents Ethernet Ports........................................................................................... 2-15 High Definition Audio (HDA)...................................................................... 2-16 CD-Input and FP Audio Headers.............................................................. 2-16 Front Panel Audio Control......................................................................... 2-17 S/PDIF_Out Connector...........................................................
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual 2-8 Onboard Indicators......................................................................................... 2-35 LAN Port LEDs.......................................................................................... 2-35 Onboard Power LED ............................................................................................................. 2-35 2-9 Serial ATA and Floppy Drive Connections..................................................... 2-36 SATA Connectors.......
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Checklist Thank you for 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.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual X8SAX 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.
Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Layout USB 0~3 KB/Mouse JPUSB1 JPW2 JPW1 DIMM3A Fan1 - CPU DIMM2A DIMM2B DIMM1A LAN2/USB6~7 LAN1/USB4~5 DIMM1B JLED HD Audio (7.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual X8SAX Quick Reference 58 USB 0~3 JPW2 SMBUS_PS1 DIMM1B X8SAX X58 North Bridge CPU 51 JOH JWD LAN CTRL LAN CTRL JD1 Fan2 JPW3 1 Battery Slot6 PCI-E x16 Gen2 I-SATA1 I-SATA0 B1 Fan5 JBT1 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 Intel ICH10R BIOS Slot5 PCI-E x4 in x8 Gen1 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 I-SATA3 I-SATA2 Fan6 52 JLED Intel 11 South Bridge Audio FP Audio CTRL Slot4 PCI-E x16 Gen2 JPAC CD-In 15 1394a CTRL Slot3 PCI 33MHz S I/O JPL2 JPL1 16 17 18 19 20 Intel P
Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Label Description 1394a_1/2 #25, 26 IEEE 1394a connection headers Audio FP #12 Front panel audio header (HD) Audio #6 (BP) High Definition Audio (7.1) header Battery #48 Onboard battery (B1) CD-In #15 Audio CD Input header COM1/COM2 #22, 21 COM1/2 Serial connection headers Fans 1~6 #8, 47, 36, 35, System/CPU fan headers (Fan 1: CPU fan) 54, 9 Floppy #24 Floppy Disk Drive connector JD1 #46 Speaker header (Pins 3/4: Internal,3~4:Ext.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual Motherboard Features CPU • Single Intel® Core™ i7 / i7 Extreme Edition, and Intel® Xeon® 5500/3500 series processors in an LGA1366 socket Memory • Six 240-pin, DDR3 SDRAM DIMM sockets with support for unbuffered ECC (if supported by CPU) or non ECC 1333/1066/800 MHz memory. • Supports non ECC 1600 MHz XMP memory when an Extreme Edition CPU is installed (This feature is supported on the C7X58 motherboard only, see pages 2-10, 3-3, 3-4 and 4-11 for more information.
Chapter 1: Introduction Network Connections • Two Intel 82574L Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet Controllers with two Gigabit LAN ports • Two (2) RJ-45 backplane connectors with Link and Activity LEDs built-in I/O Devices SATA Connections • • Six (6) SATA ports supported by the Intel ICH10R SATA Controller Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 under the Windows OS environment Floppy Drive • One (1) floppy port interface (up to 1.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual PC Health Monitoring CPU Monitoring • Onboard voltage monitors for CPU core, Memory Voltage, Chipset Voltage, +1.8V, +3.3V, +3.
Chapter 1: Introduction Notes 1-9
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual X8SAX / C7X58 Block Diagram Intersil VRD 11.1 DIMM_CH1 DIMM_CH2 DIMM_CH3 Intel QPI: Up to 6.40 GT/s DDR3:1600XMP/1333/1066/800 (1600XMP is supported on the C7X58 motherboard only, see page 3-3 for more information) Intel X58 North Bridge RJ45 RJ45 Intel 82574L INTEL 82574L PCIE_X1 SATA x6 USB2.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel X58 Express chipset, the X8SAX/C7X58 motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual-processor systems with configuration options optimized for intensive application and high-end workstation platforms. The main architecture of the X8SAX/C7X58 consists of an LGA 1366 processor socket, the Intel X58 Express North Bridge chipset, the ICH10R South Bridge, and the PXH/V IO Bridge.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual 1-3 PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X8SAX/C7X58. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.
Chapter 1: Introduction Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking to indicate that the CPU is in the suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the CPU will wake-up and the LED indicator will automatically stop blinking and remain on. BIOS Support for USB Keyboard If the USB keyboard is the only keyboard in the system, it will function like a normal keyboard during system boot-up.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual 1-6 Super I/O The disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a floppy disk drive controller that is compatible with industry standard 82077/765, a data separator, write pre-compensation circuitry, decode logic, data rate selection, a clock generator, drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic. The wide range of functions integrated onto the Super I/O greatly reduces the number of components required for interfacing with floppy disk drives.
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.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual 2-2 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 processor package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
Chapter 2: Installation CPU 4. After removing the plastic cap, using your thumb and the index finger, hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. 5. Align the CPU key, the semicircle cutout, against the socket key, the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket. CPU Socket 6. Once both the CPU and the socket are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not rub the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink 1. Locate the CPU Fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) Thermal Grease 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. CPU 3. Inspect the CPU Fan wires to make sure that the wires are routed through the bottom of the heatsink. 4.
Chapter 2: Installation 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. (Note: Make sure to orient each fastener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing outward.) Narrow end of the groove should point outward 8. Repeat Step 7 to insert all four heatsink fasteners into the mounting holes. 9.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Note: Passive CPU Heatsinks that have been purchased from Supermicro will include the optional heatsink bracket. Heatsinks purchased elsewhere may not include this bracket, but is available separately from Supermicro. Optional Heatsink Bracket Part# BKT-0023L Heatsink Mounting Holes (4) on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation 5. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until secure. However, leave each loosely tightened until all four screws are in place. 6. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws. Do not over-tighten to avoid possible damage to the CPU. Screw#1 Screw#2 Passive Heatsink Removal 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual 2-3 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all mounting holes for the motherboard and the 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.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Press down the release tabs Installing & Removing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A. When populating multiple DIMM modules within a channel, always start with Bank1 first.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual Memory Support DIMM Module Population Configuration Maximum Memory Possible Single Rank UDIMMs - 12GB (6x 2GB DIMMs), Dual Rank UDIMMs - 24GB (6x 4GB DIMMs). See Note 5 on the next page for XMP memory support (C7X58 only). USB 0~3 KB/Mouse JPUSB1 JPW2 JPW1 DIMM3A Fan1 - CPU DIMM2B DIMM1A LAN2/USB6~7 LAN1/USB4~5 JLED X8SAX HD Audio (7.
Chapter 2: Installation Note 4: For Microsoft Windows users: Microsoft implemented a design change in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista. This change is specific to the Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode behavior which improves driver compatibility. For more information, please read the following article at Microsoft’s Knowledge Base website at: http://support.microsoft. com/kb/888137.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual 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. Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports USB 0~3 KB/Mouse JPUSB1 JPW2 JPW1 DIMM3A Fan5 DIMM2A DIMM2B DIMM1A DIMM1B JLED X8SAX HD Audio (7.
Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB Ports 1~2 on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin definitions.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB 0~3, 4/5, 6/7 Pin Definitions Eight Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0~3, USB 4/5, USB 6/7) are located on the I/O back panel. USB Ports 4/5 are located below LAN Port1 port. USB 6/7 are below LAN Port2. Additional 4 USB connections (USB 8, USB 9 and USB 10/11) are used to provide front chassis access. USB 8 and USB 9 are Type A Connectors. (USB Cables are not included). See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports are located at on the IO backplane above the backpanel USB ports. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. (Note: Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual High Definition Audio (HDA) The X8SAX/C7X58 features a 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio (HDA) codec that provides 10 DAC channels, simultaneously supporting 7.1 sound playback and two channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo out via the front L&R, rear L&R, center and subwoofer speakers. This feature is activated with the software included in the CD-ROM that came with your motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation Front Panel Audio Control When front panel headphones are plugged in, the back panel audio output is disabled. This is done through the FP Audio header (Audio FP). If the front panel interface card is not connected to the front panel audio header, jumpers should be installed on the header pin pairs 1-2, 5-6, and 9-10.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) Two COM Port headers are located on the motherboard. See the table on Pin # the right for pin definitions. Definition Pin # Definition 1 CDC 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground 10 NC Serial ATA Ports Six Serial ATA (S A T A ) p o r t s (SATA0~SATA5) are located next to the ICH10R on the motherboard.
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 server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. JF1 Header Pins Pin 20 Pin 19 Pin 2 Pin 1 X8SAX REV 1.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual 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. Pin# Definition 19 Control 20 Ground 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 A. NMI B.
Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity detected on the motherboard's built-in disk controllers (for any hard drive activities on the system, including Serial ATA and IDE). However, any drive activity through an installed third-party add-on card will not be detected. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED 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 for chassis overheat or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button 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. Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) 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.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual 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. • For information on Backpanel USB and Front Panel USB ports, refer to Page 2-9. • For information on COM Port 1 and COM Port 2, please see Page 2-10.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers The X8SAX/C7X58 has six fan headers (Fan1 ~ Fan6). Fans 2~6 are system cooling fans. Fan 1 is used as a CPU fan. These fans are 4-pin fan headers. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. (Note: Please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans on a motherboard. Please do not use 3-pin fans and 4-pin fans on the same board. The default setting is Disabled which allows the onboard fans to run at full speed.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual Internal Buzzer The Internal Buzzer (SP1) can be used to provide audible indications for various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer to the layout below for the locations of the Internal Buzzer (SP1). Internal Buzzer (SP1) Pin Definition Pin# Definitions Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm Speaker Speaker On the JD1 header, Pins 3~4 are used for internal speaker. Close Pins 3~4 with a cap to use the onboard speaker.
Chapter 2: Installation Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH1) The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED to provide warnings of chassis overheat. This LED will also blink to indicate a fan failure. Refer to the table on right for pin definitions. Overheat LED Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 5vDC 2 OH Active OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions State Message Solid Overheat Blinking Fan Fail Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual Power Supply I2C Connector PWR Supply I2C Pin Definitions Power Supply (I C) Connector monitors the status of the power supply, Pin# Definition fan and system temperature. See the table on the right for pin definitions. 1 Clock 2 Data 3 PWR Fail 4 Ground 2 Onboard Power LED An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED1. This Power LED header is connected to Front Control Panel located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power.
Chapter 2: Installation 1394a_1/1394a_2 Connections 1394a_1 Pin Definitions 1394a_1 and 1394a_2 provide the IEEE 1394 connections on the motherboard. See the tables on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Defin. Pin# Defin 1 PTPA0+ 2 PTPA0- 3 GND 4 GND 5 PTPB0+ 6 PTPB0- 7 PWR 1394 8 PWR 1394 10 ZX J1394a_2 Pin Definitions Pin# Defin.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR. This function allows your computer to wake up when receiving an incoming call to the modem when in the suspend state. See the table on the right for pin definitions. You must have a WakeOn-Ring card and cable to use this feature. Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions (JWOR) Pin# Definition 1 Ground 2 Wake-up Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is located at JWOL on the motherboard. 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. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent 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. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Note: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.
Chapter 2: Installation SMB to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Speeds Use Jumper JI2C1 to connect the System Management Bus to the PCI slots, and Jumper JI2C2, to the PCI-Exp. slots in order to improve power management for PCI-X and PCI-E slots. The default setting is to close pins 2-3 to disable the function. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual Audio Enable Audio Enable (JPAC) JPAC enables or disables the onboard audio connections. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled. Pin# Definition 1-2 Enabled (default) 2-3 Disabled USB Wake-Up Use JPUSB jumpers to "wake-up" your system by pressing a key on a USB keyboard or clicking the USB mouse of your system. The JPUSB jumpers are used together with the USB Wake-Up feature in the BIOS.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 Onboard Indicators Activity LED Link LED LAN Port LEDs Two LAN ports are located on the IO Backplane. 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 connection. See the tables at right for more information. See the table on the right for more information.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual 2-9 Serial ATA and Floppy Drive Connections Note the following conditions when connecting the Serial ATA and floppy disk drive cables: • Be sure to use the correct cable for each connector. Refer to Page 1-1 for cables that came with your shipment. • A red mark on a wire indicates the location of pin 1. SATA Connectors Six Serial ATA (SATA) connectors (I-SATA 0~5) are located on the motherboard to provide serial link connections.
Chapter 2: Installation Floppy Connector The floppy connector is located near the PCI-X Slot 1 on the motherboard. Pin# Definition 1 Ground 2 FDHDIN 3 Ground 4 Reserved 5 Key 6 FDEDIN 7 Ground 8 Index 9 Ground 10 Motor Enable 11 Ground 12 Drive Select B The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. 13 Ground 14 Drive Select B 15 Ground 16 Motor Enable A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.
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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.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual 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. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly installed and fully seated in the slots. 2. You should be using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR3 (1.5V)1333/1066/800 MHz memory (See the next page).
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.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual Question: When I plug in my 1600 MHz XMP DDR3 memory into the X8SAX or C7X58 motherboard, it only shows that it's running at 1333MHz or 1066 MHz. How can I make it work at 1600MHz? Answer: The X8SAX motherboard does not support 1600MHz XMP memory. Therefore, it will only support up to 1066/1333MHz.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting When the BIOS flashing screen is completed, the system will reboot and will show “Press F1 or F2”. At this point, you will need to load the BIOS defaults. Press to go to the BIOS setup screen, and press to load the default settings. Next, press to save and exit. The system will then reboot. Note: 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.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual Notes 3-6
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8SAX/C7X58. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up. Note: In most cases, the key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) 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 Processor The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of processor as shown below: Speed Physical Count Logical Count System Memory This displays the size of memory available in the system: Populated Size Available Size 4-3
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit to access the submenu items: BOOT Feature Quick Boot Select Enabled, to skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot This option allows the user to choose between POST messages and the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hit 'Del' Message Display Select Enabled to display: "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Watch Dog Function Select Enabled to enable the Watch Dog Timer which will reboot the system when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual Clock-Spread Spectrum Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disable: Disable GV3 and Enable: Enable GV3. Intel® TurboMode Tech (Available if Intel® EIST technology is Enabled) This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Intel Turbo Boost Configuration Turbo Ratio Limit Program Select Enabled to set the processor's clock ratio in relation to the bus speed.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual blocks clock cycles to the CPU. C-State is an idle state, and instructions are not processed by the CPU. A brief explanation of all the C-States are as follows: C0 - Active. The CPU is processing instructions. C1 - Auto Halt. The core clock (CPU) is off. This is the most basic idle state. Some CPUs support C1E (C1 Enhanced) for lower power consumption. C2 - Stop Clock. Both the core clock (CPU) and bus clocks (I/O) are off. C3 - Deep Sleep. The clock generator is off.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DCA Prefetch Delay A DCA Prefetch is used with TOE components to prefetch data in order to shorten execution cycles and maximize data processing efficiency. Prefetching too frequently can saturate the cache directory and delay necessary cache accesses. This feature reduces or increases the frequency the system prefetches data.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual Sparing - A preset threshold of correctable errors is used to trigger fail-over. The spare memory is put online and used as active memory in place of the failed memory. Demand Scrubbing Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the North Bridge to correct correctable memory errors found on a memory module.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Altitude This item allows the user to specify the altitude of the location where the computer is used. For Tylersburg-EP platforms, system memory thermal solution is derated up to 900m. To comply with CPU specifications, BIOS will attempt to adjust and correct DIMM velocity based on the altitude where the system is located in order to improve DIMM thermal performance. Altitude is defined as the number of feet above the sea level where the computer is located.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Active State Power Management Select Enabled to start Active-State Power Management for signal transactions between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus. This maximizes power-saving and transaction speed. The options are Enabled and Disabled. USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IDE / Floppy Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE Devices and displays the following items: Floppy A This feature allows the user to select the type of floppy drive connected to the system. The options are Disabled, 360KB 5 1/4", 1.2MB 5 1/4", 720KB 3 1/2", 1.44MB 3 1/2" and 2.88MB 3 1/2".
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, and fourth IDE Master These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third and Fourth IDE Master slots. Hit to activate the following submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly. The items included in the submenu are: Type Select the type of device connected to the system.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Select 4 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer 32-Bit Data Transfer. DMA Mode Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select SWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs. Select SWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual 32Bit Data Transfer Select Enable to activate 32-bit IDE data transfer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: Clear NVRAM This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot. The options are No and Yes. Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM, Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM This feature is to enable LAN OPROM for PXE. This is to boot computers using a network interface. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Super IO Device Configuration Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual The options are 115200 8, n 1; 57600 8, n, 1; 38400 8, n, 1; 19200 8, n, 1; and 9600 8, n, 1. Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection. The options are None, Hardware, and Software. Redirection After BIOS POST Select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection after Power-On Self-Test (POST). Select Always to keep Console Redirection active all the time after POST. (Note: This setting may not be supported by some operating systems.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 oC 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.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual User intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation and room temperature to correct any problems. Note: the system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU. Notes: The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures (Celsius/Fahrenheit) has been upgraded to a more advanced feature by Intel in its newer processors.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS speed (12V). The Options are: 1. Disabled, 2. 4-pin (Super Quiet), and 3. 4-pin (Workstation). Voltage Monitoring Vcore, +3.3Vcc, 12V, V_DIMM, 5V, -12V, 3.3VSB, and Vbatt. Note: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings take precedence over the BIOS settings. When first installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. USB Device Wake-Up This feature is used to awaken the system from Standby mode by a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (such as, a USB mouse or USB keyboard). The options are Enabled and Disabled. PS/2 KB/MS Wake-Up This feature is used to awaken the system from Standby mode by a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Clear event log This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages. The options are OK and Cancel. 4-4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Supervisor Password This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual Change User Password Select this feature and press to access the submenu , and then type in a new User Password. Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) Password Check Available options are Setup and Always. Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled, the AMI BIOS displays a warning when any program (or virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled. • 1st Drive • 2nd boot device - [USB: XXXXXXXXX] 4-6 Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.
X8SAX/C7X58 User’s Manual Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press . Then, select OK to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically load Optimal Defaults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications. Load Fail-Safe Defaults To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press .
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 AMI 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: Installing the Windows OS Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all hardware components have been installed, you must first configure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To configure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our website at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. Please note that the Intel ICH10R South Bridge used on this motherboard does not support HostRAID settings.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual Guide 10. After the Windows XP/2003 OS Installation is completed, the system will automatically reboot. B-2 Installing the Windows OS for Systems without RAID Functions 1. Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. 2. Press the key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays. 3.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Appendix C Software Installation Instructions C-1 Installing 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.
X8SAX/C7X58 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: Software Installation Instructions Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site 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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Appendix D: BIOS Recovery Appendix D - BIOS Recovery The recovery procedure described in this section is to be used only when advised by your Supermicro Technical Support representative, or in cases of emergencies where the system no longer can boot due to a corrupted BIOS. DO NOT re-program (re-flash) the BIOS if your system is running properly.
X8SAX/C7X58 User's Manual 5. When the Boot Sector Recovery Process is complete, the system will reboot automatically and you will see a checksum error on your screen. Part 2 - BIOS Reprogramming (Re-Flashing) After completing the Boot Sector Recovery Process, you will need to reprogram (“re-flash”) the proper BIOS binary file again into the BIOS ROM in order to have the correct BIOS file loaded by the system.
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