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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 X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F motherboard. About This Motherboard The X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F supports a single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 series, 2nd generation Intel Core® i3, Pentium®, Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Conventions Used in This Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper motherboard installation and to prevent damage to the system 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 b
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X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Chipset Overview .......................................................................................... 1-12 1-3 Special Features............................................................................................ 1-13 1-4 PC Health Monitoring......................
Table of Contents Front Control Panel........................................................................................ 2-21 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............................................................... 2-22 Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-22 HDD LED................................................................................................... 2-22 NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2).................................
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures............................................................................ 3-1 3-2 Technical Support Procedures......................................................................... 3-3 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................ 3-4 3-4 Battery Removal and Installation...........................................................
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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Motherboard Image (X9SCM/X9SCM-F) 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 Image (X9SCL/X9SCL-F) 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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Motherboard Image (X9SCL+-F) 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 JLED1 JPI2C USB/0/1 IPMI _LAN JPUSB1 JPW1 FP CTRL DIMM2B FAN1 DIMM1B LAN COM1 JPW2 JF1 Motherboard Layout KB/MOUSE JTPM JWD DIMM2A JSPK DIMM1A SPKR1 S I/O VGA FAN2 Fan4 LAN LAN2 LAN1 CPU LAN JPL1 JPL2 JPB JPME2 Slot7 PCI-E 3.0/2.0 x8 I-SATA0 JPME1 Cougar Point Standard PCH JI2C1 JI2C2 B1 Slot4 PCI-E 2.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual 45 1 44 1 USB/0/1 IPMI _LAN JPUSB1 JPW2 JPI2C JPW1 43 1 FP CTRL DIMM2B 42 1 FAN1 DIMM1B COM1 LAN JTPM 41 1 JWD DIMM2A JSPK DIMM1A SPKR1 40 1 39 1 S I/O VGA FAN2 38 1 Fan4 LAN CPU LAN1 LAN 51 1 52 1 50 1 Battery (*I-SATA 0/1: SATA3) 49 1 T-SGPIO2 T-SGPIO1 JWOL USB 12/13 USB4/5 USB2/3 JPG1 15 1 16 1 USB11 17 1 18 1 19 1 20 1 I-SATA4 JBT1 COM2 J29 JL1 I-SATA2 B1 Slot4 PCI-E 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F Headers/Connectors Number Connector Description 21 B1 Onboard Battery 4,16 COM1/COM2 COM1/2 Serial Connection Headers 35 BIOS SPI BIOS 42,38,37,7,30 Fans 1~4, Fan A System/CPU Fan Headers 36 J31 SPI Programming (internal use) 43 JF1 Front Panel Control Header 33 JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header 44 JLED1 Power LED Indicator Header 46 JPW1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Required) 47 JPW2 +12V 8-pin CPU power Connector (
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Motherboard Features CPU Single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 & E3-1200 v2 series, 2nd & 3rd generation Intel Core® i3, Pentium®, Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket. Memory Four (4) SDRAM DIMM slots support up to 32 GB of DDR3 Unbuffered, ECC 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory. Note: For memory speed 1600 MHz support, an E31200 v2 CPU is required.
Chapter 1: Introduction Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse ports on the I/O backpanel Serial (COM) Ports Two (2) Fast UART 16550 connections: one 9-pin RS-232 port (Backplane COM1 port) and one header (FP COM2) Super I/O Winbond Super I/O NCP6776F BIOS 64 MB SPI AMI BIOS® SM Flash BIOS Play and Plug (PnP0, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.3, ACPI 1.0/2.0/3.0, USB Keyboard and SMBIOS 2.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Note: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.
Chapter 1: Introduction X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F Block Diagram DIMM1 DIMM2(Far) 4 UDIMM DDR3 (CHA) PCIe x8 Slot (Slot 7) PCIe x8 Slot (Slot 6) PCIe x8 Slot (Slot 5) (X9SCM seires only) PCIe2.0_x8 5.0Gb PCIe2.0_x8 5.0Gb LGA 1155 Socket 1333/1066MHz DDR3 (CHB) 1333/1066MHz CPU PCIe2.0_x4 5.0Gb DIMM1 DIMM2(Far) SVID x4 DMI II 5.0Gb VRM 12 MISC VRs SATA-II 300MB/s (X9SCL/X9SCM) (*See Note below) SATA-III 0/2 SATA Ports 600MB/s 6/4 SATA Ports 9 USB Ports TPM1.2 Header PCIe_x1 2.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual 1-2 Chipset Overview The X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F supports a single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 series, 2nd generation Intel Core® i3, Pentium®, Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket. Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel C202/C204 chipset, the motherboard provides substantial enhancement to system performance and storage capability for entry-level to mid-range servers in a sleek package.
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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Windows OS environment or used with SuperDoctor II in Linux. SuperDoctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predefined thresholds. 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface.
Chapter 1: Introduction It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more information, please refer to the web site at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise.
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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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual 2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: • • • • • 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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 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 Warning: You can only install the CPU inside the socket only in one direction.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU 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 Motherboard's and the Heatsink Bracket underneath. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (-do not over-tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) 4.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. 1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the illustration below. 2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.
Chapter 2: Installation 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.) 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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual 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 Warning: 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 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Unplug the PWR cord 2. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header. 3.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 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. DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM2A. (For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed in the same bank.) 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support The X9SCM/X9SCL series supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 ECC 1600/1333/1066 MHz DIMMs in 4 memory slots. DIMM2B (Blue Slot) DIMM1B DIMM2A (Blue Slot) DIMM1A Memory Population Guidelines When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMM2A, DIMM2B, DIMM1A and DIMM1B. • Always use DDR3 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed. • Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual The table explains the different types of memory supported that can be accomodated in each memory slot.
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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 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 motherboard components. 6.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the industry standards. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back I/O Panel X9SCM/X9SCL(-F) Rev.1.0 2 5 1 4 6 7 3 Back I/O Panel 1. Keyboard (Purple) 6. COM 1 2. PS/2 Mouse (Green) 7. VGA 3. USB Port 0 8. LAN1 4. USB Port 1 9. LAN2 5.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 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 0/1 on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, six USB connections (USB 2/3, USB 4/5, USB 12/13) are used to provide front chassis access. USB 11 is a Type A Connector. (USB Cables are not included). See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2) are located next to the VGA port on the I/O Backpanel. In addition, an IPMI Dedicated LAN is also located above USB 0/1 ports on the X9SCM-F/ X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F to provide a dedicated network connection for IPMI 2.0. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Notes: 1. The IPMI Dedicated LAN is for the X9SCM-F/X9SCLF/X9SCL+-F only.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports A COM Port (COM1) is located on the I/O backpanel, and another Serial Connection (COM2) is located below PCI-E Slot4 to provide front access. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground 10 NC 1. COM1 2. COM2 X9SCM/X9SCL(-F) Rev.1.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Video Connector A Video (VGA) connector is located next to the COM Port on the I/O backpanel. This connector is used to provide video and CRT display. Refer to the board layout below for the location.
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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 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 3.3V/vcc 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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 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. For information on Backpanel USB and Front Panel USB ports, refer to Page 2-17. For COM Port 1 and COM Port 2, please see Page 2-19.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions The X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/ X9SCL+-F has five fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 4 and Fan A). These are 4-pin fan headers. A fan speed control setting in the BIOS Hardware Monitoring section allows the BIOS to automatically set fan speeds based on the system temperature. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions and fan designations.
Chapter 2: Installation Internal Buzzer Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Buzzer (SPKR1) 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 Speaker Connector Pin Definitions On the JSPK header, Pins 3~4 are used for internal speaker. Close Pins 3~4 with a cap to use the onboard speaker. If you wish to use an external speaker, close Pins 1~4 with a cable.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Pin Definitions 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. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO 0/1 Headers Serial_Link-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two T-SGPIO (Serial-Link 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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual DOM PWR Connector DOM PWR Pin Definitions The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connector, located at JWF1, 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) 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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 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 VGA Enable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPG1) JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA connector. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Both Jumpers Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled Watch Dog Enable Watch Dog Jumper Settings Watch Dog (JWD) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual USB Wake-Up JPUSB1 (Backplane USB 0/1 Wake-up Enable) Use the jumper JPUSB1 to "wake-up" your system by pressing a key on a USB keyboard or clicking the USB mouse connected to the Backplane USB Ports 0/1. JPUSB1 is used together with a USB Wake-Up feature in the BIOS. Enable this jumper and the USB support in the BIOS to wake up your system via USB devices.
Chapter 2: Installation ME Recovery ME Recovery (JPME1) When enabled, Intel ME Recovery (JPME1) is used to update. the ME (Management Engine) firmware. When disabled, the firmware is protected. JPI2C USB/0/1 IPMI _LAN JPUSB1 JPW1 FP CTRL JTPM FAN1 JWD DIMM2A JSPK DIMM1A SPKR1 S I/O VGA FAN2 Fan4 LAN LAN2 LAN1 CPU LAN JPL1 JPL2 JPB A I-SATA1 B1 Slot4 PCI-E 2.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual 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 backpanel 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.
Chapter 2: Installation IPMI Heartbeat LED IPMI Heartbeat LED Indicator (LE7) LED Settings An IPMI Heartbeat LED is located at LE7. When LE7 blinks, the IPMI functions properly. Refer to the table on the right for details. Also see the layout below for the LED location. Green: Blinking Power Standby LED Power Standby LED Indicator (LE4) LED Settings The Power Standby LED is located at LE4.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual 2-9 SATA Connections Note the following conditions when connecting the Serial ATA 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 Connections Six Serial ATA (SATA) connectors (I-SATA 0~5) are located on the motherboard.
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 (LE2) is not on.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F supports up to 32GB of unbuffered ECC DDR3 SDRAM (1.5V, 1333/1066 MHz). See Section 2-3 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 software you need. Software on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows, security programs, and audio drivers. Question: Why do I get an error message “IASTOR.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 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. 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 3-5 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. For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro. com/RmaForm/).
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/ X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F. 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. Note: For instructions on BIOS recovery, please refer to the instruction guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 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. Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue.
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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit to access the submenu items: BOOT Feature Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled and Disabled. AddOn ROM Display Mode This sets the display mode for Option ROM.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function 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. 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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS P-STATE Coordination This feature selects the type of coordination for the P-State of the processor. P-State is a processor operational state that reduces the processor's voltage and frequency. This makes the processor more energy effiicient, resulting in further gains. The options are HW_ALL, SW_ALL and SW-ANY. CPU C3 Report, CPU C6 Report This BIOS feature enables or disables C3 (ACPI C2) or C6 (ACPI C3) reporting to the operating system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F North Bridge Configuration This item displays the current North Bridge Revision. VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resourcesharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wake on LAN from S5 Select Enabled to enable the capabiltiy to 'wake-up' the system from the S5 power state (Soft Off State) through the Ethernet controller. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Legacy USB Support This feature enables support for legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if USB devices are not present. Select Disable to have USB devices available only for EFI applicatioins. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F Aggressive Link Power Management This feature Enables or Disables Agressive Link Power Management support for Cougar Point B0 stepping and later. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Port0~Port5 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port. Staggered Spin Up Set this item to Enabled to enable Staggered Spin-up support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI Latency Timer This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248. PCI-E Slot 4, 5, 6, & 7 OPROM Use this feature to enable or disable PCI slot Option ROMs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Onboard LAN Option ROM Select This feature selects whether to load the iSCSI or PXE onboard LAN option ROM. The options are iSCSI and PXE.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F Remote Access Configuration COM0/COM1/SOL Console Redirection Use this feature to enable console redirection for COM0 and COM1 ports. The options are Enabled and Disabled. The default for all ports are 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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 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. Fan1 ~ Fan4, FanA Reading This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan1 through Fan4 and FanA. 12V, VDIMM, 5VCC, -12V, AVCC, 3.3VCC, VSB, VBAT This feature displays the current voltages of the above voltage monitors.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-4 Event Logs Smbios Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging during boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erase Event Log This option erases all logged events. The options are No, Yes, Next reset and Yes, Every reset. When Log is Full This option automatically clears the Event Log memory of all messages when it is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 4-5 IPMI Configuration (X9SCM-F/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F) Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com. BMC Support This feature enables or disables the installed Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) on the motherboard.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SEL Components - Change this item to enable or disable all features of System Event Logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled. When Enabled, the following can be configured: Erase SEL - This option erases all logged SEL events. The options are No, Yes, On Next reset and Yes, On Every reset. When SEL Full This option automatically clears the System Event Log memory of all messages when it is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 4-6 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Options Priority This feature allows the user to specify which devices are boot devices and the order of priority from which the systems boots from during startup. Boot Option #1, Boot option #2, Boot Option #3, etc The settings are Built-in EFI Shell, [any detected boot device] and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 Security Settings • If the Administrator password is defined ONLY - this controls access to the BIOS setup ONLY. • If the User's password is defined ONLY - this password will need to be entered during each system startup or boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup. • Passwords must be at least 3 and up to 20 characters long. Administrator Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing Administrator password.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 4-8 Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press . This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use 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.
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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.
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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-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. (Note: To install the Windows Operating System, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 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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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.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F 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.
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. After the process of BIOS Recovery is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive.
X9SCM/X9SCM-F/X9SCL/X9SCL-F/X9SCL+-F User’s Manual 7. When a DOS prompt appears, type AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed. 8. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC power cable to clear CMOS, and then plug in the AC power cable to power on the system. 9. Press continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 10. Press to load default settings. 11.
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