User's and BIOS Manual (1.1)

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X8SIA/X8SIA-F User's Manual
web site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS (.rom) le to
your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure that it is
newer than your BIOS before downloading. You may choose the zip le or the
.exe le. If you choose the zipped BIOS le, please unzip the BIOS le onto a
bootable device or a USB pen/thumb drive. To ash the BIOS, run the batch
le named "ami.bat" with the new BIOS ROM le from your bootable device or
USB pen/thumb drive. Use the following format:
F:\> ami.bat BIOS-ROM-lename.xxx <Enter>
Notes: Always use the le named “ami.bat” to update the BIOS and insert
a space between "ami.bat" and the lename. The BIOS-ROM-lename will
bear the motherboard name (i.e., X8SIA) and build version as the extension.
For example, "X8SIA0.115".
When completed, your system will automatically reboot. If you choose the .exe
le, please run the .exe le under Windows to create the BIOS ash oppy disk.
Insert the oppy disk into the system you wish to ash the BIOS. Then, boot
the system to the oppy disk. The BIOS utility will automatically ash the BIOS
without any prompts. Please note that this process may take a few minutes to
complete. Do not be concerned if the screen is paused for a few minutes.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent possible system boot failure!
When the BIOS ashing 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 <F1> to go to the BIOS setup screen, and press <F9> to load the default
settings. Next, press <F10> 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.
Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?
Answer: Please see Appendix C, BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.
Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?
Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs
that will greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD
and install the applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset
drivers for Windows, security and audio drivers.