X10SAT: User'S Manual

X10SAT
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.1a
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•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
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•
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•
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Manual Revision 1.1a
Release Date: October 28, 2014
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Preface
Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and

knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
X10SAT motherboard.
About This Motherboard

The X10SAT supports a single 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 DT
processor, E3-1200 V3 series processor in an LGA 1150 (H3) socket. With the Intel®
C226 Express chipset built in, the X10SAT motherboard offers substantial system
performance and storage capability in a sleek package. Please refer to our website
(http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for processor and memory support updates.
This product is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the mother-
board, and provides detailed information on the Intel® C226 Express chipset.
Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when in-
stalling the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the
system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes trouble-
shooting procedures for video, memory and system setup stored in the CMOS.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the BIOS, and provides detailed information
on running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.
Appendix B lists software program installation instructions.
Appendix C contains UEFI BIOS Recovery instructions.
Appendix D contains an introduction and instructions regarding the Dual Boot Block
feature of this motherboard.
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X10SAT 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:
Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or injury to your-
self.
Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installa-

tion or to relay safety precautions.
Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or pro-

vides information for correct system setup.
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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.nl (General Information)
support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)
rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.nl
Asia-Pacific
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3992
Email: support@supermicro.com.tw
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
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Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Chipset Overview ............................................................................................ 1-9
1-3 Special Features............................................................................................ 1-10
1-4 PC Health Monitoring..................................................................................... 1-10
1-5 ACPI Features.................................................................................................1-11
1-6 Power Supply..................................................................................................1-11
1-7 Super I/O........................................................................................................ 1-12
Chapter 2 Installation
2-1 Standardized Warning Statements.................................................................. 2-1
Battery Handling............................................................................................... 2-1
Product Disposal.............................................................................................. 2-3
2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices................................................................................... 2-4
Precautions...................................................................................................... 2-4
Unpacking........................................................................................................ 2-4
2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 2-5
Installing the LGA1150 Processor .................................................................. 2-5
Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan.................................................... 2-8
Removing the Heatsink.................................................................................. 2-10
2-4 Installing DDR3 Memory.................................................................................2-11
DIMM Installation............................................................................................2-11
Removing Memory Modules...........................................................................2-11
Memory Support............................................................................................. 2-12
Memory Population Guidelines...................................................................... 2-12
Memory Population Guidelines...................................................................... 2-13
2-5 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 2-14
Tools Needed................................................................................................. 2-14
Location of Mounting Holes........................................................................... 2-14
Installing the Motherboard............................................................................. 2-15
2-6 Connectors/IO Ports....................................................................................... 2-16
Backplane I/O Panel...................................................................................... 2-16
Universal Serial Bus (USB)....................................................................... 2-17
Ethernet Ports........................................................................................... 2-18
Back Panel High Definition Audio (HD Audio) ......................................... 2-18
HDMI Port.................................................................................................. 2-19
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VGA Port................................................................................................... 2-19

DVI Port..................................................................................................... 2-19
Thunderbolt Interface................................................................................ 2-20
CMOS Reset/Clear.................................................................................... 2-20
Front Control Panel........................................................................................ 2-21
Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............................................................... 2-22
Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-22
HDD LED................................................................................................... 2-22
NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2)........................................................................... 2-22
Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail............................................................................. 2-22
Reset Button ............................................................................................ 2-23
Power Button ............................................................................................ 2-23
2-7 Connecting Cables......................................................................................... 2-24
ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors (JPW1 & JPW2).................... 2-24
Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5)................................................................... 2-25
Chassis Intrusion (JL1) ............................................................................ 2-25
Internal Buzzer (SP1)................................................................................ 2-26
Speaker (JD1)........................................................................................... 2-26
Onboard Power LED (JLED1)................................................................... 2-27
Serial Port (COM1).................................................................................... 2-27
DOM PWR Connector (JSD1)................................................................... 2-28
SPDIF OUT (JSPDIF_OUT)...................................................................... 2-28
Standby Power Header............................................................................. 2-29
TPM Header/Port 80 Header.................................................................... 2-30
IEEE 1394 Header.................................................................................... 2-30
Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO FP).................................................... 2-31
T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers............................................................................... 2-31
2-8 Jumper Settings............................................................................................. 2-32
Explanation of Jumpers................................................................................. 2-32
LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable...................................................................... 2-32
CMOS Clear (JBT1).................................................................................. 2-33
PCI Slot SMB Enable (I2C1/I2C2).............................................................. 2-33
Audio Enable (JPAC1).............................................................................. 2-34
Watch Dog Enable/Disable....................................................................... 2-34
USB Wake-Up (JPUSB 1/2)...................................................................... 2-35
Intel Recovery Mode (JPME1).................................................................. 2-36
Intel Manufacturing Mode (JPME2).......................................................... 2-36
BIOS Recovery (JBR1)............................................................................. 2-37
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Power Button............................................................................................. 2-37

2-9 Onboard Indicators......................................................................................... 2-38
LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs................................................................................... 2-38
Onboard Power LED (LED1) ................................................................... 2-38
2-10 SATA Connections.......................................................................................... 2-39
SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5)..................................................... 2-39
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..................................................................... 3-5
3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 3-6
Chapter 4 BIOS
4-1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Main Setup....................................................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations...................................................................... 4-4
4-4 Event Logs..................................................................................................... 4-28
4-5 Boot Settings.................................................................................................. 4-29
4-6 Security Settings............................................................................................ 4-31
4-7 Save & Exit.................................................................................................... 4-32
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes..................................................................................A-1
Appendix B Software Installation Instructions
B-1 Installing Drivers...............................................................................................B-1
B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor® III...........................................................................B-2
Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions
C-1 An Overview to the UEFI BIOS.......................................................................C-1
C-2 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (the Main BIOS Block)......................C-1
C-3 To Recover the Main BIOS Block Using a USB-Attached Device..................C-1
Appendix D Dual Boot Block
D-1 Introduction.......................................................................................................D-1
BIOS Boot Block..............................................................................................D-1
BIOS Boot Block Corruption Occurrence .......................................................D-1
D-2 Steps to Reboot the System by Using Jumper JBR1.....................................D-2
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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.
The following items are included in the retail box:
• One (1) Supermicro Motherboard

• Two (2) SATA cables
• One (1) I/O shield
• One (1) Quick Reference Guide
Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to
download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user's manual for your
motherboard.
SMCI product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

Product Drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at support@supermicro.
com.
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X10SAT 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.
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X10SAT Motherboard Layout
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
PCIE1 JPCIE2 PCIE3 JPCIE4 PCIE5 JPCIE6 JPL2

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1
PCH_SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1 (INX4)

1
CPU_SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)
JPL2
CPU_SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16
3
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
1
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
DESIGNED IN USA
CPU
X10SAT
59
COM1
JITP1
1
BIOS LICENSE
5 2 1
CPU FAN1
JPEX_DEBUG
4
1
2
1
R97
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:ME RECOVERY Tested to Comply
JWD1: WATCH DOG With FCC Standards
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
JWOR1:
19 WAKE ON RING ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST
JWD1
20
3
UNB NON-ECC DDR3 DIMM REQUIRED
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11
T-SGPIO1 I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 A-SATA0 1

4 1
4
I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 A-SATA1

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
Important Notes to the User

• See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front
panel connections.
• " " indicates the location of "Pin 1".
• Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.

• When LED1 (Onboard Power LED Indicator) is on, system power is on. Un-
plug the power cable before installing or removing any components.
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X10SAT Quick Reference
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
3
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
1
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
CPU
DESIGNED IN USA
X10SAT
59
COM1
JITP1
1
BIOS LICENSE
5 2 1
CPU FAN1
JPEX_DEBUG
4
1
2
1
R97
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
Jumpers
Jumper Description Default
JBT1 Clear CMOS (See Chpt. 2)

JI C1/JI C2
2 2
SMB to PCI Slots Off (Disabled)
JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPME1 Intel Recovery Mode Pins 2-3 (Disabled)
JPME2 Intel Manufacturing Mode Pins 2-3 (Disabled)
JWD1 Watch Dog Enable Pins 2-3 (NMI)
JBR1 BIOS Recovery Mode Pins 2-3 (Disabled)
JPUSB1 USB Wake Up Enable (Back Panel) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPUSB2 USB Wake Up Enable (USB Headers) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
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Connectors and Switches

Connector Description
I/O Back Panel See page 2-16 for details

Audio FP Front Panel Audio Header
Battery Onboard Battery
COM1 COM1 Port Header
Fan 1,2,3,4,5 System/CPU Fan Headers (Fan1: CPU Fan)
JD1 Speaker/buzzer (Pins 1-2: Buzzer, Pins 1~4: External Speaker)
JF1 Front Panel Control Header
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JL2 Reserved
JLED1 Power LED Indicator Header
JPW1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Required)
JPW2 +12V 4-pin CPU power Connector (Required)
JSD1 SATA DOM (Disk On Module) Power Connector
JSPDIF_OUT Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out Header
JSTBY1 Standby Power Header
JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector
SP1 Internal Speaker/Buzzer
A-SATA0/1 (ASMedia) Serial ATA (SATA 3.0) Port 0 / Port 1(6Gb/sec)
I-SATA0~5 (Intel C226) Serial ATA (SATA 3.0) Ports 0~5 (6Gb/sec)
USB 0/1 Front Panel Accessible USB 3.0 Ports 0/1 (USB 2.0 12/13)
USB 2/3 Front Panel Accessible USB 3.0 Ports 2/3 (USB 2.0 2/3)
USB 4/5, 6/7 Front Panel Accessible USB 2.0 Headers 4/5,6/7
POWERBUTTON Internal Power Button
CLEAR CMOS Resets the contents of the CMOS to default values
J_1394 1394 (Firewire®) Header
T-SGPIO1 / 2 Serial Link General Purpose Header
LED Indicators
LED Description Color/State Status
LED1 Onboard Standby PWR LED Green: Solid on Power On
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Motherboard Features
CPU Single 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 DT processor,

E3-1200 V3 series processor in an LGA1150 socket.
Memory Four (4) SDRAM slots support up to 32 GB of DDR3 Unbuf-
fered, Non-ECC 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Note: ECC memory is supported when an
Intel® Xeon™ processor is installed.
Single-channel memory
DIMM sizes
UDIMM 1 GB, 2 GB, 4GB, and 8GB
Chipset Intel® C226 Express
Expansion Slots Three (3) PCI Express 2.0 x1 (in x4) slots
One (1) PCI Express 3.0 x16/x8/x4 (in x16) slot*
One (1) PCI Express 3.0 x8/x4 (in x16) slot*
One (1) PCI Express 3.0 x4 (in x16) slot*
Network Connections Two (2) Gigabit Ethernet Controllers:
LAN1: Intel® i217 gigabit LAN controller
LAN2: Intel® i210 gigabit LAN controller
Two (2) RJ-45 rear I/O panel connectors with Link and
Activity LEDs
I/O Devices SATA Connections
SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) Two (2) A-SATA 0~1, via ASM1061
SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) Six (6) I-SATA 0~5, via Intel C226
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
USB Devices
Two (2) USB 2.0 ports and Four (4) USB 3.0 ports on the
rear I/O panel
Four (4) Front-Accessible USB 2.0 ports on Two head-
ers and Four (4) Front Accessible USB 3.0 ports on two
headers
Other I/O Ports
One (1) Thunderbolt Port (DP 1.1 from PCH, PCI-E x4)
One (1) DV-I Port
One (1) HDMI Port
One (1) Serial Port header (COM1)
One (1) IEEE1394 Header
*Note for VGA Cards: For a single VGA card, install the VGA card into the JPCIE6 (x16) slot. For CrossFireX™
mode (two VGA cards linked), install one card each into JPCIE6 (x16) and JPCIE4 (x8) slots.
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Audio
One (1) High Definition Audio 7.1 channel connector sup-
ported by Realtek ALC1150 on the back panel
One (1) Front Panel Audio Header
One (1) SPDIF In/Out on the rear side of the chassis
Super I/O
Nuvoton NCT6776D
BIOS 128 Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS
Plug and Play (PnP), DMI 2.3, PCI 2.3, ACPI 1.0/2.0/3.0,
USB Keyboard and SMBIOS 2.5
Power Configuration ACPI/ACPM Power Management
Main Switch Override Mechanism
Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-Off
Internal/External Modem Ring-On
Power-on mode for AC power recovery
PC Health Monitoring CPU Monitoring
Onboard voltage monitors for CPU core, +3.3V, +5V,-12V,
+12V, +3.3V Stdby, +5V Stdby, VBAT, Memory, VCORE
for CPU
CPU 6-phase switching voltage regulator
CPU/System overheat LED and control
CPU Thermal Trip support
Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support
Fan Control
Fan status monitoring with firmware 4-pin fan speed con-
trol via SIO interface
Low noise fan speed control
System Management PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) 2.0
support
System resource alert via SuperDoctor® III
SuperDoctor® III, Watch Dog, NMI
One (1) CMOS Reset Button on the rear panel
Chassis Intrusion header and detection
CD Utilities BIOS flash upgrade utility
Drivers and software for Intel® C226 Express chipset
utilities
Other ROHS 6/6 (Full Compliance, Lead Free)
Dimensions ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6") (304.8 mm x 243.84 mm)
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X10SAT Block Diagram
PCIe x16 SLOT #6

PCIe x8(in x16) SLOT #4 or PCIe3.0_x8
or PCIe3.0_x4 PCIe x8(in x16) SLOT #6 SVID
VRM 12.5
8.0GT/s
PCIe x4(in x16) SLOT #4
PCIe3.0_x8
8.0GT/s
8.0GT/s
Intel LGA1150
PCIe3.0_x4 DDR3 (CHA) DIMM1A (Blue)
8.0GT/s 123
12
PCIe3.0_x4 4 PCIe3.0_x8 (Socket-H3) 1600/1333/1066MHz DIMM1B (Black)
TI Switch 8.0GT/s TI Switch
HD3SS3415 HD3SS3415 8.0GT/s VRD12.5 DDR3 (CHB) DIMM2A (Blue)
PCIe3.0_x4 1600/1333/1066MHz DIMM2B (Black)
8.0GT/s
PCIe x4(in x16) SLOT #2 x4 DMI x2 FDI
5GT/s 2.7 Gbps
HDMI
DP
DVI
PCIe2.0_x1 THUNDERBOLT
PCIe x1 SLOT #1
2.5GT/s
PCIe2.0_x1 PCIe2.0_x4 Redwood Ridge
PCIe x1 SLOT #3 CBTL05023BS Mini-DP
2.5GT/s Intel 2.5GT/s
PCIe2.0_x1 PLX8606 PCIe2.0_x1
PCIe x1 SLOT #5 2.5GT/s
PCIe2.0_x1 2.5GT/s
TI XIO2213B
2.5GT/s
Z87/C226 PCIe2.0_x1 GLAN1
IEEE1394 X1 i217V RJ45
PCIe2.0_x1 PCH 2.5GT/s
uPD720201 2.5GT/s PCIe2.0_x1 GLAN2
USB3.0 X4 RJ45
SATA-III 2.5GT/s i210IT
6SATA-III PORTS
600MB/s
PCIe2.0_x1 ASM1061
USB2.0
10 USB 2.0 PORTS
480Mbps 2.5GT/s SATA6G X2
USB3.0 Analogl port A
4 USB 3.0 PORTS
5Gbps
VGA
SPI FLASH
AZALIA LPC SPI 128Mb
RealTek ALC1150
LPC
TPM1.2(Header)
COM1
NCT6776D
HEALTH LPC I/O
INFO
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent
the features on your motherboard. See the Motherboard Features
pages for the actual specifications of each motherboard.
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1-2 Chipset Overview

The X10SAT motherboard supports a single 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3
DT processor in the LGA 1150 Socket. Built upon the functionality and the capability
of the C226 Express chipset, the motherboard provides substantial enhancement
to system performance, including overclocking capability.
The high-speed Direct Media Interface (DMI) featured in the Intel® C226 Express
chipset supports high-speed Direct Media Interface (DMI) for chip-to-chip true iso-
chronous communication, providing up to 10 Gb/s of software-transparent data
transfer rate on each read/write direction. In addition, the X10SAT also features a
TCO timer which allows the system to recover from a software/hardware lock and
perform tasks, including Function Disable and Intruder Detect.
Intel C226 Express Chipset Features

• Direct Media Interface (up 10 Gb/s transfer, Full Duplex)
• Intel® Matrix Storage Technology and Intel Rapid Storage Technology
• Dual NAND Interface
• Intel® I/O Virtualization (VT-d) Support
• Intel® Trusted Execution Technology Support
• PCI Express 2.0 Interface (up to 5.0 GT/s)
• SATA Controller (up to 6Gb/sec)
• Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)
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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.
1-4 PC Health Monitoring

This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the board. All have an
onboard System Hardware Monitoring chip that supports PC health monitoring. An
onboard voltage monitor will scan these onboard voltages continuously: CPU Vcore,
12V, -12V, 5V, 5VSB, 3.3V, 3.3VSB, and Battery voltages. Once a voltage becomes
unstable, a warning is given, or an error message is sent to the screen. The user
can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

PC health monitoring in the BIOS can check the RPM status of the cooling fans.
The onboard CPU and chassis fans are controlled by Thermal Management via
IPMI Firmware.
Environmental Temperature Control

The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn
on the thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-defined
threshold. The overheat circuitry runs independently from the CPU. Once the ther-
mal sensor detects that the CPU temperature is too high, it will automatically turn
on the thermal fans to prevent the CPU from overheating. The onboard chassis
thermal circuitry can monitor the overall system temperature and alert the user when
the chassis temperature is too high.
Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide
adequate airflow to your system.
System Resource Alert

This feature is available when the system is used with SuperDoctor® III in the
Windows OS environment or used with SuperDoctor® II in Linux. SuperDoctor®
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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. The ACPI specifica-
tion defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard
way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including
its hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system
to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard
disk drives and printers.
In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI also
provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play, and an operating
system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and
Play BIOS data structures, while providing a processor architecture-independent
implementation that is compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 2008
Operating Systems.
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator

When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start to blink
to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the
CPU will "wake up", and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.
1-6 Power Supply

As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and
reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU
clock rates.
This motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most
power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are
inadequate. In addition, the 12V 8-pin power connector located at JPW2 is also
required to ensure adequate power supply to the system. Also your power supply
must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports.
Warning: To prevent damage to the power supply or motherboard, please use a
power supply that contains a 24-pin and a 8-pin power connectors. Be sure to con-
nect these connectors to the 24-pin (JPW1) and the 8-pin (JPW2) power connectors
on the motherboard.
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
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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. It is recommended that you also install a
power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.
1-7 Super I/O

The Super I/O supports two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication
ports (UARTs). Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable
baud rate generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt
system. Both UARTs provide legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps
as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which
support higher speed modems.
The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power manage-
ment through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management
to reduce power consumption.
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Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2
Installation
2-1 Standardized Warning Statements

The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user
of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or
experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assis-
tance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
Read this section in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the
Supermicro chassis.
Battery Handling
Warning!
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the

battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions
電池の取り扱い
電池交換が正しく行われなかった場合、破裂の危険性があります。交換する電池はメー
カーが推奨する型、または同等のものを使用下さい。使用済電池は製造元の指示に従
って処分して下さい。
警告
电池更换不当会有爆炸危险。请只使用同类电池或制造商推荐的功能相当的电池更
换原有电池。请按制造商的说明处理废旧电池。
警告
電池更換不當會有爆炸危險。請使用製造商建議之相同或功能相當的電池更換原有
電池。請按照製造商的說明指示處理廢棄舊電池。
Warnung
Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die
Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp.
Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers.
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Attention
Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer
que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.
Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
¡Advertencia!
Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta. Re-
emplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomen-
dado por el fabricante. Desechar las baterías gastadas según las instrucciones
del fabricante.
!‫אזהרה‬
‫ יש להחליף‬.‫קיימת סכנת פיצוץ של הסוללה במידה והוחלפה בדרך לא תקינה‬
.‫את הסוללה בסוג התואם מחברת יצרן מומלצת‬
.‫סילוק הסוללות המשומשות יש לבצע לפי הוראות היצרן‬
‫هناك خطر من انفجار في حالة اسحبذال البطارية بطريقة غير صحيحة فعليل‬
‫اسحبذال البطارية‬
‫فقط بنفس النىع أو ما يعادلها مما أوصث به الشرمة المصنعة‬
‫جخلص من البطاريات المسحعملة وفقا لحعليمات الشرمة الصانعة‬
경고!
배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일

하거나 제조사에서 권장하는 동등한 종류의 배터리로만 교체해야 합니다. 제조사
의 안내에 따라 사용된 배터리를 처리하여 주십시오.
Waarschuwing
Er is ontploffingsgevaar indien de batterij verkeerd vervangen wordt. Vervang de
batterij slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de fabrikant aan-
bevolen wordt. Gebruikte batterijen dienen overeenkomstig fabrieksvoorschriften
afgevoerd te worden.
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Product Disposal
Warning!
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws
and regulations.
製品の廃棄
この製品を廃棄処分する場合、国の関係する全ての法律・条例に従い処理する必要が
あります。
警告
本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。
警告
本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。
Warnung
Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen
des Landes erfolgen.
¡Advertencia!
Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y regla-
mentos nacionales.
Attention
La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des
lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de
l'organisme compétent.
‫סילוק המוצר‬
!‫אזהרה‬
.‫סילוק סופי של מוצר זה חייב להיות בהתאם להנחיות וחוקי המדינה‬
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‫عند التخلص النهائي من هذا المنتج ينبغي التعامل معه وفقا لجميع القىانين واللىائح الىطنية‬
경고!
이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다.
Waarschuwing
De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming
met alle nationale wetten en reglementen.
2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid dam-
aging 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.
• Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in
use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the motherboard.
• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery. Do not install the onboard
battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When
unpacking the board, make sure that the person handling it is static protected.
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2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Warning: 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.
• If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multi-
directional heatsink only.
• Make sure to install the system board into the chassis before you install
the CPU heatsink.
• When receiving a server board without a processor pre-installed, make sure

that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are
bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.
• Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support.

Installing the LGA1150 Processor
1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket,
from its locking position.
Load Plate
Load Lever
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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 verti-
cally.
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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. Make
sure that it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the load plate. If it
doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the
load plate again and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.
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Installing an Active CPU

Heatsink with Fan
1. Locate the CPU Fan power connec-
tor 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 Thermal Grease
not interfered with other compo-
nents.
3. Inspect the CPU Fan wires to make

sure that the wires are routed
through the bottom of the heatsink.
4. Remove the thin layer of the protec-

Heatsink
tive film from the heatsink. Fins
Warning: CPU overheat may occur if the

protective film is not removed from the
heatsink.
5. Apply the proper amount of thermal

grease on the CPU.
Note: if your heatsink came with

a thermal pad, please ignore
this step.
6. If necessary, rearrange the wires

to make sure that the wires are not
pinched between the heatsink and
the CPU. Also make sure to keep
clearance between the fan wires Recommended Supermicro
and the fins of the heatsink. heatsink:
SNK-P0046A4 active heatsink
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7. Align the four heatsink fasten-

ers 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. Once all four fasteners are

securely inserted into the
mounting holes, and the heat-
sink is properly installed on
the motherboard, connect the
heatsink fan wires to the CPU
Fan connector.
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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
2. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires PWR cord
from the CPU fan header.
3. Use your finger tips to gently press

on the fastener cap and turn it
counterclockwise to make a 1/4 (900)
turn, and pull the fastener upward to
loosen it.
4. Repeat Step 3 to loosen all fasteners

from the mounting holes.
5. With all fasteners loosened, remove

the heatsink from the CPU. Pull Up
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2-4 Installing DDR3 Memory

Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory mod-
ules.
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM
modules to prevent any possible damage.
DIMM Installation
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH
THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
into the memory slots, starting with
JPL2
3
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
P1-DIMMA2 (see the next page for
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
1
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
CPU
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the location). For the system to work
COM1
JITP1
1
BIOS LICENSE
5 2 1
CPU FAN1
JPEX_DEBUG
4
properly, please use the memory
1
2
R97
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
modules of the same type and speed

1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY

1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 P1-DIMMB1
in the same motherboard.

7
JPUSB2
10
2
+
1
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
1
10 P1-DIMMB2
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11
T-SGPIO1 I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 A-SATA0
2. Push the release tabs outwards on

1 4
4 1

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock

it.
3. Align the key of the DIMM mod-

ule with the receptive point on the
memory slot.
4. Align the notches on both ends of

the module against the receptive Notches
points on the ends of the slot.
5. Use two thumbs together to press

the notches on both ends of the
module straight down into the slot
until the module snaps into place.
Release Tabs
6. Press the release tabs to the lock
positions to secure the DIMM module
Press both notches
into the slot.
straight down into
the memory slot.
Removing Memory Modules

Reverse the steps above to remove the
DIMM modules from the motherboard.
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Memory Support
The X10SAT supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 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. Please refer to the table below:
Note: ECC memory is supported when an Intel® Xeon™ processor is
installed.
Towards the CPU

P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMA2 (Blue Slot)
P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMB2 (Blue Slot)
Towards the edge of the motherboard
Memory Population Guidelines

Please follow the table below when populating the X10SAT.
DDR3 Unbuffered Non-ECC (UDIMM) Memory

DIMM Slots per DIMMs Populat- DIMM Type POR Speeds Ranks per DIMM (any
Channel ed per Channel combination)
2 1 Unbuffered 1066, 1333, 1600 Single Rank, Dual Rank

DDR3
2 2 Unbuffered 1066, 1333, 1600 Single Rank, Dual Rank

DDR3
Notes
• Be sure to use memory modules of the same type, same speed, same
frequency on the same motherboard. Mixing of memory modules of dif-
ferent types and speeds is not allowed.
• Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that

remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM
is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. See the
following table for details.
• For Microsoft Windows users: Microsoft implemented a design change in the

Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista. This change is
specific to the behavior of Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode 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.
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Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability

System Device Size Physical Memory
Remaining (-Available)
(4 GB Total System
Memory)
Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99
Local APIC 4 KB 3.99
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 512 MB 3.01

boundary-
VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85
TSEG 1 MB 2.84
Memory available to OS and other applications 2.84
Memory Population Guidelines

When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following
order: P1-DIMMA2, P1-DIMMB2, then P1-DIMMA1, P1-DIMMB1.
• Always use DDR3 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed.
• Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed
of the slowest DIMM.
Recommended Population (Balanced)

DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Total System Memory
2GB 2GB 4GB
2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 8GB
4GB 4GB 8GB
4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 16GB
8GB 8GB 16GB
8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 32GB
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2-5 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 fas-
teners, 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.
Then use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray.
Tools Needed
Philips Screwdriver Philips Screws (9) Standoffs (9)

(1) Only if Needed
Location of Mounting Holes

CLEAR CMOS SWITCH
THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
3
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
CPU
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59
COM1
JITP1
BIOS LICENSE
5 2 1
1
CPU FAN1
JPEX_DEBUG
4
1
2
1
R97
JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
Caution: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do

not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard
installation. 2) Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take
precautionary measures to avoid damaging these components when installing the
motherboard to the chassis.
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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. Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert a Phillips head #6 screw into a mounting
hole on the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis.
7. Repeat Step 5 to insert #6 screws into all mounting holes.
8. Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed in the chassis.
Note: Images displayed are for illustration only. Your chassis or compo-
nents might look different from those shown in this manual.
2-15
2-6 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.
Backplane I/O Panel CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
3
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
1
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
A N Q
H K
O R
B I L
D
C E F G J M P S
Backplane I/O Panel

A. USB 2.0 Port 0 H. Gb LAN Port 1 N. Center/LFE Out
B. USB 2.0 Port 1 I. USB 3.0 Port 6 O. Surround Out
C. HDMI Port J. USB 3.0 Port 7 P. S/PDIF Out
D. VGA Port K. Gb LAN Port 2 Q. Line In
HD Audio
E. DVI Port L. USB 3.0 Port 4 R. Line Out
F. Thunderbolt Port M. USB 3.0 Port 5 S. Mic In
G. CMOS Reset
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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Two Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (0/1) and four USB 3.0 ports (4/5,6/7) are located
on the I/O back panel. In addition, two USB 2.0 headers (four ports: 4/5, 6/7), and
two USB 3.0 headers (four ports: 0/1, 2/3) are also located on the motherboard
to provide front chassis access using USB cables (not included). See the tables
below for pin definitions.
Front Panel USB (2.0) #4/5, 6/7 Back Panel USB (2.0) #0/1
Pin Definitions Pin Definitions
Pin # Definition Pin # Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 +5V 2 +5V 1 +5V 5 +5V
3 USB_PN2 4 USB_PN3 2 USB_PN1 6 USB_PN0
5 USB_PP2 6 USB_PP3 3 USB_PP1 7 USB_PP0
7 Ground 8 Ground 4 Ground 8 Ground
9 Key 10 Ground
A. Backpanel USB 2.0 #0

Front Panel USB (3.0) #0/1, 2/3
Pin Definitions B. Backpanel USB 2.0 #1
Pin# Pin# Signal Name Description C. Backpanel USB 3.0 #6
1 10 VBUS Power D. Backpanel USB 3.0 #7
2 11 D- USB 2.0 Differential Pair E. Backpanel USB 3.0 #4
3 12 D+ F. Backpanel USB 3.0 #5
4 13 Ground Ground of PWR Return G. USB 2.0 Header #4/5
5 14 StdA_SSRX- SuperSpeed Receiver H. USB 2.0 Header #6/7
6 15 StdA_SSRX+ Differential Pair

I. USB 3.0 Header #2/3
J. USB 3.0 Header #0/1
7 16 GND_DRAIN Ground for Signal Return
8 17 StdA_SSTX- SuperSpeed Transmitter
9 18 StdA_SSTX+ Differential Pair
A
B CLEAR CMOS SWITCH
THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
C E
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
D F
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
JBT1 R298
G
3
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
H
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
I J
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Ethernet Ports LAN Ports

Pin Definition
Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/
Pin# Definition
LAN2) are located next to the
1 P2V5SB 10 SGND
HD Audio Connector on the I/O
2 TD0+ 11 Act LED
Backpanel to provide network con-
3 TD0- 12 P3V3SB
nections. These ports accept RJ45
4 TD1+ 13 Link 100 LED
type cables. (Green, +3V3SB)
Note: Please refer to the 5 TD1- 14 Link 1000 LED

(Yellow, +3V3SB)
LED Indicator Section for
6 TD2+ 15 Ground
LAN LED information.
7 TD2- 16 Ground
8 TD3+ 17 Ground
9 TD3- 88 Ground
(NC: No Connection)
Back Panel High Definition

Audio (HD Audio) (BP) HD Audio
Conn# Signal
This motherboard features a 7.1+2
A SPDIF_In/Out
Channel High Definition Audio
(HDA) codec that provides 10 B Surround_Out
DAC channels. The HD Audio con- C CEN/LFE_Out
nections simultaneously supports D Mic_In
multiple-streaming 7.1 sound play- E Line_Out
back with 2 channels of independent F Line_In
stereo output through the front panel

stereo out for front, rear, center A. LAN1
and subwoofer speakers. Use the B. LAN2
Advanced software included in the C. SPDIF_In/Out
CD-ROM with your motherboard to D. Surround_Out
enable this function. E. CEN/LFE_Out
F. Mic_In
G. Line-Out
E H H. Line_In
A B
D G
C F
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HDMI Port
One HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia In-
terface) is 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
0/1 on the I/O backpanel. Use this port to
connect to a compatible VGA display.
DVI Port
A DVI port is located just under the VGA
port on the I/O backpanel. Use this port to
connect to a compatible DVI (Digital Visual
Interface) display.
A. HDMI Port
B. VGA Port
C. DVI Port
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Thunderbolt Interface
This motherboard supports one Thunderbolt
interface on the backpanel. A Thunderbolt
interface is a hardware interface that allows
peripherals to be connected to the mother-
board at transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s.
This port combines a PCIe and a DisplayPort
into one serial signal.
A. Thunderbolt Interface
CMOS Reset/Clear
B. CMOS Reset Button (Backpanel)
This motherboard supports two momentary C. CMOS Reset Pads (JBT1) Onboard)
hardware switches to clear or reset the
CMOS memory back to its default values.
These switches are located at different
locations on the motherboard for maximum
convenience. The switch located at B is
a momentary push button while C (JBT1)
is made up of two contact pads that need
to be shorted with a metallic obect (i.e.,
screwdriver, etc).
A
B
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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C JTPM1
JWOR1:
JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:ME RECOVERY
JWD1: WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
2-20
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 spe-
cifically 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.
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
3
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
1
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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JTPM1 JPME1:
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1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
JF1 Header Pins
Power LED LED_Anode+

Pin 16 Pin 15
HDD LED LED_Anode+
NIC1 LED LED_Anode+
NIC2 LED LED_Anode+
OH/Fan Fail LED LED_Anode+
X X
Ground Reset Reset Button Pin 2 Pin 1
Ground PWR Power Button

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Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
Power LED Power LED

Pin Definitions (JF1)
The Power LED connection is located on
Pin# Definition
pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table
15 +5V
on the right for pin definitions.
16 Ground
HDD LED
HDD LED
The HDD LED connection is located on Pin Definitions (JF1)
pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable Pin# Definition
here to indicate the status of HDD-related 13 +5V
activities, including IDE, SATA activities. 14 HD Active
See the table on the right for pin defini-

tions.
LAN1/LAN2 LED
NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2)
Pin# Definition
The NIC (Network Interface Controller) 9/11 Vcc
LED connection for LAN port 1 is located 10/12 Ground
on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED
connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 OH/Fan Fail LED
and 10. NIC1 LED and NIC2 LED are Pin Definitions (JF1)
2-pin NIC LED headers. Attach NIC LED Pin# Definition
cables to NIC1 and NIC2 LED indicators 7 Vcc/Blue UID LED
to display network activities. Refer to the 8 OH/Fan Fail LED

table on the right for pin definitions.
OH/Fan Fail Indicator
Status
Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail
State Definition
Connect an LED cable to OH/Fan Fail Off Normal
connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to On Overheat
provide warnings for chassis overheat/
Flash- Fan Fail
fan failure. Refer to the table on the right ing
for pin definitions.
A Power LED LED_Anode+ A. PWR LED

B. HDD LED
B HDD LED LED_Anode+
C. NIC1 LED
C NIC1 LED LED_Anode+
D. NIC2 LED
D NIC2 LED LED_Anode+
E. OH/Fan Fail
E OH/Fan Fail LED LED_Anode+
X X
Ground Reset Reset Button
Ground PWR Power Button

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Reset Button
The Reset Button connection is located Reset Button
on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hard-
Pin# Definition
ware reset switch on the computer case
3 Reset
to reset the system. Refer to the table on
4 Ground
the right for pin definitions.
Power Button
Power Button
The Power Button connection is located Pin Definitions (JF1)
on pins1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily con- Pin# Definition
tacting both pins will power on/off the sys-
1 Signal
tem. This button can also be configured
2 +3V Standby
to function as a suspend button (with a
setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To
turn off the power in the suspend mode,
press the button for at least 4 seconds.
Refer to the table on the right for pin
definitions.
A. Reset Button
B. PWR Button
Power LED LED_Anode+
HDD LED LED_Anode+
NIC1 LED LED_Anode+
NIC2 LED LED_Anode+
OH/Fan Fail LED LED_Anode+
X X
Ground Reset Reset Button A
Ground PWR Power Button B

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2-7 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
Front Panel Audio, please refer to Page 2-21.
ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Definitions (JPW1)
ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR
Pin# Definition Pin # Definition
Connectors (JPW1 & JPW2)
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
The 24-pin main power connector 14 -12V 2 +3.3V
(JPW1) is used to provide power to 15 COM 3 COM
the motherboard. The 8-pin CPU
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
PWR connector (JPW2) is also
17 COM 5 COM
required for the processor. These
18 COM 6 +5V
power connectors meet the SSI EPS
19 COM 7 COM
12V specification. See the table on
20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK
the right for pin definitions.
21 +5V 9 5VSB
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 COM 12 +3.3V
12V 8-pin Power Connec-

tor Pin Definitions
Pins Definition
1 through 4 Ground
5 through 8 +12V
24-Pin Main PWR (Required)
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH
THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT
B
FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

A. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
B. 8-Pin PWR
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
A
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
2-24
Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5) Fan Header

Pin Definitions
The X10SAT has five fan headers (Fan 1~Fan
Pin# Definition
5). These fans are 4-pin fan headers. Although
1 Ground (Black)
pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward com-
2 2.5A/+12V
patible with the traditional 3-pin fans, we recom- (Red)
mend the use 4-pin fans to take advantage of 3 Tachometer
the fan speed control via IPMI interface. This 4 PWM_Control
allows the fan speeds to be automatically ad-
justed based on the motherboard temperature.
Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chassis Intrusion
Chassis Intrusion (JL1) Pin Definitions (JL1)
A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on Pin# Definition
the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable 1 Intrusion Input
from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intru- 2 Ground

sion when the chassis is opened.
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
A. Fan 1 (CPU Fan)
E HDMI B. Fan 2
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
C. Fan 3
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

D. Fan 4
1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
D E. Fan 5
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1
F. Chassis Intrusion
3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
F B
C
2-25
Internal Buzzer (SP1) Internal Buzzer

Pin Definition
The Internal Buzzer (SP1) can be
Pin# Definitions
used to provide audible indications for
Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In
various beep codes. See the table on
Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm
the right for pin definitions. Speaker
Speaker (JD1)
Speaker Connector
Pin Definitions
On the JD1 header, pins 3~4 are used
Pin Setting Definition
for internal speaker. Close pins 3~4
with a cap to use the onboard speaker. Pins 3~4 Internal Speaker
If you wish to use an external speaker, Pins1~4 External Speaker
close Pins 1~4 with a cable. See the

table on the right for pin definitions. A. Internal Buzzer
B. Speaker Header
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

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JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
A
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1 B
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
2-26
Onboard Power LED (JLED1) Onboard PWR LED

Pin Definitions
An onboard Power LED header is lo-
Pin# Definition
cated at JLED1. This Power LED header
1 VCC
is connected to Front Control Panel
2 No Connection
located at JF1 to indicate the status of
system power. See the table on the right 3 Connection to PWR
LED in JF1
for pin definitions.
Serial Port (COM1) Serial/COM Ports

Pin Definitions
There is one serial (COM) port header Pin # Definition Pin # Definition
on the motherboard. COM1 is located 1 DCD 6 DSR
next to the 1394 connection header. 2 RXD 7 RTS
See the table on the right for pin defi- 3 TXD 8 CTS
nitions. 4 DTR 9 RI
5 Ground 10 N/A
A. PWR LED
B. COM1
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
A
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
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DOM PWR Connector (JSD1) DOM PWR

Pin Definitions
The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power
Pin# Definition
connector, located at JSD1, provides
1 5V
5V (Gen1/Gen) power to a solid state
2 Ground
DOM storage device connected to one
of the SATA ports. See the table on the 3 Ground
right for pin definitions.
SPDIF OUT (JSPDIF_OUT) SPDIF_OUT

Pin Definitions
The SPDIF Out (JSPDIF_OUT) is
Pin# Definition
used for digital audio output. You will
1 S/PDIF_Out
also need the appropriate cable to use
2 Ground
these features.
A. DOM PWR
B. S/PDIF OUT
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
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JPAC1
B VGA/DVI
USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1

A USB12/13
1
7
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
2-28
Standby Power Header Standby Power

Pin Definitions
The Standby Power header is located
Pin# Definition
at STBY1 on the motherboard. See
1 +5V Standby
the table on the right for pin defini-
2 Ground
tions.
3 Wake-up
A. STBY PWR
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
A BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
2-29
TPM Header/Port 80 Header TPM/Port 80 Header

Pin Definitions
A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80
Pin # Definition Pin # Definition
header is located at JTPM1 to provide
1 LCLK 2 GND
TPM support and Port 80 connection.
3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)>
Use this header to enhance system
5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X)
performance and data security. See
7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2
the table on the right for pin defini- 9 +3.3V 10 LAD1
tions. 11 LAD0 12 GND
13 SMB_CLK4 14 SMB_DAT4
15 +3V_DUAL 16 SERIRQ
17 GND 18 CLKRUN# (X)
IEEE 1394 Header
19 LPCPD# 20 LDRQ# (X)
The IEEE 1394 header, also known
as FireWire®, is type of digital data 1394 Pin Definitions
interface that connects with external

Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
devices and peripherals. See the
1 PTPA0+ 2 PTPA0-
tables on the right for pin definitions.
3 GND 4 GND
A separate cable (not provided) is 5 PTPB0+ 6 PTPB0-
needed for this header. 7 PWR 1394a 8 PWR 1394a
10 Shield GND
A. TPM/Port 80
B. J_1394
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH
THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
B
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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JTPM1 JPME1:
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1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
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Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO FP) 10-in Audio

Pin Definitions
A 10-pin Audio header is supported on the
Pin# Signal
motherboard. This header allows you to
1 Microphone_Left
connect the motherboard to a front panel
2 Audio_Ground
audio control panet, if needed. Connect an
3 Microphone_Right
audio cable to the audio header to use this
4 Audio_Detect
feature (not supplied). See the table at right
for pin definitions for the header. 5 Line_2_Right
6 Ground
T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers 7 Jack_Detect
Two SGPIO (Serial-Link General Pur- 8 Key
pose Input/Output) headers (TSGPIO-1/T- 9 Line_2_Left
SGPIO-2) are located on the motherboard. 10 Ground
These headers support serial link interfaces

for the onboard SATA and SAS connectors. T-SGPIO
See the table on the right for pin defini- Pin Definitions
tions. Refer to the board layout below for Pin# Definition Pin Definition
the location. 1 NC 2 NC
3 Ground 4 Data
A. AUDIO FP
5 Load 6 Ground
B. T-SGPIO 1 7 Clock 8 NC
C. T-SGPIO 2
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH
THUNDERBOLT
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AUDIO FP
A
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1

C USB12/13
1
7
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
FAN3
B JF1 LED1
2-31
2-8 Jumper Settings
Explanation of Jumpers
To modify the operation of the mother-
board, 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.
LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable GLAN Enable

Jumper Settings
Jumpers JPL1/JPL2 enable or disable
Pin# Definition
LAN ports 1/2 on the motherboard. See
1-2 Enabled (default)
the table on the right for jumper settings.
2-3 Disabled
The default setting is enabled.
A. JPL1: LAN1 Enable
B. JPL2: LAN2 Enable
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH
THUNDERBOLT
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VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
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AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
B
3
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
A
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
2-32
CMOS Clear (JBT1)

JBT1 is used to clear the saved system setup configuration 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.
PCI Slot SMB Enable (I2C1/I2C2) PCI Slot_SMB Enable

Jumper Settings
Use Jumpers I C1/I C2 to enable PCI 2 2
Jumper Setting Definition
SMB (System Management Bus) support
Short Enabled
to improve system management for the
Open (Default) Disabled
PCI slots. See the table on the right for
jumper settings.
A. Clear CMOS
B. JI2C1
C. JI2C2
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

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VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
C
1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
B
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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JTPM1 JPME1:
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1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
3
JSTBY1
A JBT1
BATTERY
R298
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
2-33
Audio Enable (JPAC1) Audio Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings
JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable
Both Jumpers Definition
the onboard audio support. The default
Pins 1-2 Enabled
position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable on-
Pins 2-3 Disabled
board audio connections. See the table
on the right for jumper settings.
Watch Dog
Watch Dog Enable/Disable Jumper Settings
Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system moni- Jumper Setting Definition

tor that can reboot the system when a Pins 1-2 Reset (default)
software application hangs. Close pins Pins 2-3 NMI
1-2 to reset the system if an applica- Open Disabled
tion hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate
a non-maskable interrupt signal for the
A. Audio Enable
application that hangs. See the table on
B. Watch Dog Enable
the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog
must also be enabled in the BIOS.
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
A HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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2
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JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
B JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
2-3:ME RECOVERY
JWD1: WATCH DOG
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
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USB Wake-Up (JPUSB 1/2) USB Wake-Up

Jumper Settings
Use jumper JPUSB1 to activate the "wake-
Jumper Setting Definition
up" function of the USB ports by pressing
Pins 1-2 Enabled
a key on a USB keyboard or clicking the
Pins 2-3 Disabled (Default)
USB mouse connected. This jumper is used
together with a USB Wake-Up feature in the
BIOS. Enable this jumper and the USB sup-
port in the BIOS to wake up your system via
USB devices. A. USB Wake Up
Note: Use JPUSB1 for the USB ports on

the back panel, and JPUSB2 for the front
panel USB headers.
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE
PCIE1 JPCIE2 PCIE3 JPCIE4 PCIE5 JPCIE6 USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
A
JPL2 LAN2
1-2 ENABLE
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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1
2
1
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JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
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Intel Recovery Mode (JPME1) Intel Recovery Mode

(JPME1)
Use Jumper JPME1 to select ME frmware Jumper Settings
Recovery mode, which will limit resource Pin# Definition
allocation for essential systemoperation 1-2 Normal (Default)
only in order to maintain normal power 2-3 ME Recovery
operation and management. In the single
operation mode, online upgrade will be
available via Recovery mode. See the
table on the right for jumper settings.
Intel Manufacturing Mode (JPME2) Intel Manufacturing Mode

(JPME2)
Close pins 2 and 3 of Jumper JPME2 to Jumper Settings
bypass SPI flash security and force the Pin# Definition
system to operate in the Manufacturing 1-2 Normal (Default)
Mode, allowing the user to flash the sys- 2-3 Manufacture Mode
tem firmware from a host server for sys-
tem setting modifications. See the table
on the right for jumper settings. A. Intel Recovery Mode
B. Intel Manufacturing Mode
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
A
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
B
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
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BIOS Recovery (JBR1) BIOS Recovery (JBR1)

Jumper Settings
The BIOS Recovery (JBR1) is used to en-
Pin# Definition
able or disable the BIOS Recovery feature
1-2 Normal (Default)
of the motherboard. Install the jumper on
2-3 Recover
pins 2-3 to begin the recovery process.
See Appendix D for related information.
Power Button
In addition to the soft power switch
provided in JF1, your motherboard is
equipped with a 'soft' power button on the
motherboard. This switch works the same
way as the soft power switch on JF1.
A. BIOS Recovery
B. Power Button
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
B
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0)
A JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
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2-9 Onboard Indicators

LAN1 LAN2
LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs Link LED Activity LED
Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are
located on the I/O backplane of the
GLAN 1/2 Activity Indicator
motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN LED Settings
port has two LEDs. The yellow LED Color Status Definition
indicates activity, while the Link Yellow Flashing Active
LED may be green, amber, or off
GLAN Ports 1/2 Link Indicator
to indicate the speed of the con- LED Settings
nections. See the tables at right for LED Color Definition
more information. Off No Connection/10 Mbps/100
Mbps
Amber 1 Gbps
Onboard Power LED (LED1) Green 10 Gbps.
An Onboard Power LED is located

at LED1 on the motherboard. When Onboard PWR LED Indicator
LED1 is on, the AC power cable is LED Status
connected. Make sure to disconnect Status Definition

Off System Off
the power cable before removing or
On System on, or
installing any component. See the System off and PWR
layout below for the LED location. Cable Connected
A. LAN 1/2 LEDs
B. PWR LED
B CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
JSD1
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
JF1 FAN3
LED1
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2-10 SATA Connections
SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5)

Eight Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors (I-SATA 0~5, A-SATA 0/1) are supported on
the board. The I-SATA 3.0 ports are supported by the Intel C226 PCH chip (sup-
ports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) while the A-SATA 3.0 ports are provided by the ASMedia
SATA Controller. These Serial Link connections provide faster data transmission
than legacy Parallel ATA. See the table below for pin definitions.
Top
SATA 2.0/3.0 Connectors
Pin Definitions A. I-SATA 3.0 #0
Pin# Signal B. I-SATA 3.0 #2
1 Ground C. I-SATA 3.0 #4
2 SATA_TXP D. A-SATA 3.0 #0
3 SATA_TXN Bottom
4 Ground E. I-SATA 3.0 #1
5 SATA_RXN F. I-SATA 3.0 #3
6 SATA_RXP G. I-SATA 3.0 #5
7 Ground H. A-SATA 3.0 #1
CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

THUNDERBOLT
HDMI
VGA/DVI
JPAC1 USB 0/1
HD AUDIO
AUDIO FP
1 1
JSPDIF_OUT FAN5
JPAC1:AUDIO
USB 14/15 USB 16/17

1-2:ENABLE
2-3:DISABLE

1-2
LAN2
ENABLE USB 4/5(3.0) USB 6/7(3.0)
JPUSB1
2-3 DISABLE 1
LAN2 LAN1

1
JPL2
JI2C1/JI2C2
ON:ENABLE
JPW2
OFF:DISABLE
FAN4
JI2C2
1
JI2C1
1
1 1
1 2 JVR1 3
J_1394
4
13
JPL1
POWER BUTTON
JPL1 LAN1
1-2 ENABLE
2-3 DISABLE
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JTPM1:TPM/PORT80
JTPM1 JPME1:
1-2:NORMAL
1-2:RST
JWOR1:
JWD1
20
3
P1-DIMMA1
1
JPME1
3
1
JSTBY1
3 JBT1 R298
BATTERY
1-2:NORMAL
1
JPME2:
P1-DIMMA2
USB4/5 7 P1-DIMMB1
JPUSB2
10
2
+
JPME2
1
USB6/7 USB 2/3 1
USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1
USB12/13
(Top)
7
3
P1-DIMMB2
JBR1:
10 1-2:NORMAL
2-3:BIOS RECOVERY
10
1
JVR2 FAN2
SP1
1
JLED1
19 11
USB 0/1(3.0)
A B JSD1 C D
JLED1: 3
1
3 PIN POWER LED
T-SGPIO2
JD1 JPW1
10
JL1
1
1 4
1
19
11

4 1
4

1
1 JD1:
JF1
SPEAKER:1-4
BUZZER:3-4
13 24 PWR RST
ON X OH/FF
LED
NIC2 NIC1 HDD PWR
LED LED
FAN3
JF1 LED1 E F G H
(Bottom)
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Notes
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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 is not on. (Note: If it is on, the
onboard power is on. Be sure to unplug the power cable before installing or
removing the components.)
2. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and
chassis.
3. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for
the keyboard and mouse. Also, be sure to remove all add-on cards.
4. Install a CPU and heatsink (-be sure that it is fully seated) and then connect
the chassis speaker and the power LED to the motherboard. Check all jumper
settings as well.
No Power
1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and
chassis.
2. Make sure that all jumpers are set to their default positions.
3. Check if the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.
4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.
5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to make sure that it still
supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
3-1
No Video
1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to re-
move 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 specifications of memory modules, reset the memory or try a differ-
ent 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 Non-ECC DDR3 (1.5V) 1600/1333/1066 MHz

memory recommended by the manufacturer. Also, it is recommended that you
use the memory modules of the same type and speed for all DIMMs in the
system. Do not use memory modules of different sizes, different speeds and
different types on the same motherboard.
3. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between slots to
see if you can locate the faulty ones.
4. Check the switch of 115V/230V power supply.
Losing the System’s Setup Configuration

1. Please be sure to use a high quality power supply. A poor quality power sup-
ply may cause the system to lose CMOS setup information. Refer to Section
1-6 for details on recommended power supplies.
2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still sup-
plies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
3. If the above steps do not fix the Setup Configuration problem, contact your
vendor for repairs.
3-2
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. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked
Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website
(http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before contacting Technical Sup-
port.
2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website at (http://www.supermi-

cro.com/support/bios/).
Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed. Some cannot be flashed; it depends
on the boot block code of the BIOS.
3. If you've followed the instructions above to troubleshoot your system, and still
cannot resolve the problem, then contact Supermicro's technical support and
provide them with the following information:
• Motherboard model and PCB revision number

• BIOS release date/version (this can be seen on the initial display when your
system first boots up)
• System configuration
• An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at (http://www.su-
permicro.com/support/contact.cfm).
4. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number

ready when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be
reached by e-mail at support@supermicro.com, by phone at: (408) 503-
8000, option 2, or by fax at (408)503-8019.
3-3
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?
Answer: The X10SAT supports up to 32GB of unbuffered Non-ECC DDR3 SDRAM
(1.5V, 1600/1333/1066 MHz). See Section 2-4 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. Updated BIOS files are located on
our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS
warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web
site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS ROM file to your
computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than
your BIOS before downloading. You may choose the zip file or the .exe file. If you
choose the zipped BIOS file, please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable device or
a USB pen/thumb drive. To flash the BIOS, run the batch file named "ami.bat" with
the new BIOS ROM file from your bootable device or USB pen/thumb drive. Use
the following format:
F:\> ami.bat BIOS-ROM-filename.xxx <Enter>
Note: Always use the file named “ami.bat” to update the BIOS, and insert
a space between "ami.bat" and the filename. The BIOS-ROM-filename
will bear the motherboard name (i.e., X10SAT) and build version as the
extension. For example, "X10SAT.115". When completed, your system will
automatically reboot.
If you choose the .exe file, please run the .exe file under Windows to create
the BIOS flash floppy disk. Insert the floppy disk into the system you wish
to flash the BIOS. Then, boot the system to the floppy disk. The BIOS util-
ity will automatically flash 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.
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 <F1> to go to the BIOS setup screen, and press <F3> to
load the default settings. Next, press <F4> to save and exit. The system
will then reboot.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
possible system boot failure!
Important: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not re-
movable. To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your
motherboard to RMA at Supermicro for service.
3-4
Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?

Answer: Please see Appendix C-BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.
Question: Why do I get an error message “IASTOR.SYS read error” and "press F6
to install Intel RAID driver" when installing Windows on my motherboard?
Answer: To solve this issue, disable the IPMI jumper. Another solution is to use a
USB floppy drive instead of the onboard floppy drive. For the IPMI jumper location,
please check Chapter 1.
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 out-
wards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder.
4. Remove the battery.
Proper Battery Disposal
Battery
Battery
Lock
Warning: Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any
way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do
not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the
regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of
your used battery properly.
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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.
Warning: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the same type.
Battery Holder
1 2 Press down until

This side up you hear a click.
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/). When you return the motherboard to the manufacturer, the RMA
number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and
mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for
all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages
incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product prob-
lems.
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Chapter 4
BIOS
4-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X10SAT. 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.
Starting BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the <Delete> key while the
system is booting up.
Note: In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS
setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as
<F1>, <F2>, etc.
Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS setup
menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can
be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured. Options in blue can be
configured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key
legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the
left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note:
the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to
include, omit, or change any of these text messages.)
The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".
Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility "hot keys" can be used at any time during the
setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F4>, <Enter>, <ESC>, and
arrow keys, etc.
Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.
How To Change the Configuration Data

The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by
entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing
<Del> at the appropriate time during system boot.
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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 <Delete> 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.
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 dam-
ages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down
or reset the system while the BIOS is updating. This is to avoid possible boot failure.
4-2 Main Setup

When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen.
You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the
top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.
The following Main menu items will be displayed:
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System Date/System Time

Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or
System Time using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the
<Tab> key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in
Day MM/DD/YYYY 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.
The following BIOS items will also be displayed:
Supermicro X10SAT
Version
Build Date
Memory Information
Total Memory
This displays the total size of memory available in the system.
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4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press <Enter> to access the
submenu items:
Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value,
a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may cause the
system to become unstable. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacture
default setting.
Boot Feature
Quiet Boot
Use this feature to select the screen display between POST messages or the OEM
logo at bootup. 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

Use this feature to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Cur-
rent to use the current AddOn ROM display setting. Select Force BIOS to use the
Option ROM display mode set by the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS
and Keep Current.
Bootup Num-Lock
Use this feature to select the Power-on state for the Numlock key. The options
are Off and On.
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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.
Interrupt 19 Capture
Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this
item is set to Enabled, the BIOS ROM of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19
at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function
as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the BIOS ROM of the host adap-
tors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not
function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Re-try Boot
If this item is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a speci-
fied boot device after its initial boot failure. The options are Disabled, Legacy
Boot, and EFI Boot.
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.
Power Button Function

This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed.
Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and
holding the power button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly
power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button. The options
are Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override.
Restore on AC Power Loss

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off for
the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system
power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to re-
sume its last power state before a power loss. The options are Stay-Off, Power-On,
and Last State.
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CPU Configuration
The following CPU information will be displayed:
• Type of CPU
• CPU Signature
• CPU Stepping
• Microcode Patch
• FSB Speed
• Max (Maximum) CPU Speed
• Min (Minimum) CPU Speed
• CPU Speed
• Processor Cores
• Intel HT(Hyper-Threading) Technology
• Intel VT-x (Virtualization) Technology
• Intel SMX (Trusted Execution) Technology
• 64-bit
• EIST Technology
• CPU C3 State
• CPU C6 State
• CPU C7 State
• L1 Data Cache
• L1 Code Cache
• L2 Cache
• L3 Cache
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Clock Spread Spectrum

If this feature is set to Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of electromagnetic
interference caused by the components and will attempt to reduce the interference
whenever needed. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Hyper-threading
Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU per-
formance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Active Processor Cores

This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When
all is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated. (Please refer to Intel's web
site for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, and 3.
Limit CPUID Maximum

Select Enabled to set the maximum CPU ID value and to boot a legacy OS that
cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions. The options are Enabled
and Disabled (for the Windows OS).
Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU)

Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit to allow the processor to designate
areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it
cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm
the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is Enabled.
(Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information.)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled to use the Intel Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to
run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creat-
ing multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instruc-
tions 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. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
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Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and
reboot the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s
web site for detailed information.
CPU AES
Select Enable for Intel CPU Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Instructions sup-
port to enhance data integrity. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Boot Performance Mode

This feature selects the performance state the BIOS will set before the OS hand-off.
The options are Max Non-Turbo Performance and Turbo Performance:
EIST
EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically
adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consump-
tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Turbo Mode
This feature allows processor cores to run faster than the frequency recommended
by the manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled. If this feature is set
to Enabled, the following items will display:
CPU Power Limit1

Use this feature to set the power limit for CPU1. Use the number keys on your
keyboard to enter the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer's default setting.
CPU Power Limit1 Time

This item allows the user to determine how long CPU1 should operate at the
power limit set by the user for the item above. Use the number keys on your
CPU Power Limit2

CPU Power Limit3

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CPU Power Limit3 Time

This item allows the user to determine how long CPU3 should operate at the
power limit set by the user for the item above. Use the number keys on your
CPU Power Limit3 Duty Cycle

This item allows the user to determine the percentage of time CPU3 should
operate at the power set by the user for the item above (i.e., If Power Limit3
Time is set at 100 secs, a 60% duty cycle means CPU3 will run 60 seconds at
the power limit set in Power Limit3 every 100 seconds.). Use the number keys
on your keyboard to enter the value between 1~100. Enter 0 to use the manu-
facturer's default setting.
DDR Power Limit1

Use this feature to set the power limit for DDR Memory Module 1. Use the num-
ber keys on your keyboard to enter the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture's
default setting.
DDR Power Limit1 Time

This item allows the user to determine how long Memory Module 1 should
operate at the power limit set by the item above. Use the number keys on your
DDR Power Limit2

Use this feature to set the power limit for Memory Module 2. Use the number
keys on your keyboard to enter the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer's
default setting.
1-Core Ratio Limit

This increases (multiplies) 1 clock speed in the CPU core in relation to the bus
speed when one CPU core is active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change
the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer's default setting.
2-Core Ratio Limit

This increases (multiplies) 2 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus
speed when two CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to
change the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer's default setting.
3 Core Ratio Limit

speed when three CPU cores are active. Use the number keys on your keyboard
to enter the value. The default setting is dependent on the CPU installed.
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4 Core Ratio Limit

speed when four CPU cores are active. Use the number keys on your keyboard
to enter the value. The default setting is dependent on the CPU installed.
Energy Performance
Use this feature to select an appropriate fan setting to achieve the maximum system
performance (with maximum cooling) or maximum energy efficiency (with maximum
power saving). The fan speeds are controlled by the firmware management. The
options are Performance, Balanced Performance, Balanced Energy, and Energy
Efficient.
VR Current Value
Use this feature to set the limit on the current voltage regulator (VR). Press "+" or
"-" on your keyboard to change this value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default
setting.
CPU C States
C-States architecture, a processor power management platform developed by
Intel, can further reduce power consumption from the basic C1 (Halt State) state
that blocks clock cycles to the CPU. Select Enabled for CPU C Sates support. The
options are Enabled and Disabled. If this feature is set to Enabled, the following
items will display:
Enhanced C1 State (Available when "CPU C States" is set to Enabled)

Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system perfor-
mance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
CPU C3 Report (Available when "CPU C States" is set to Enabled)

Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the
operating system. During the CPU C3 State, the CPU clock generator is turned
off. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all caches is turned
off. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
C6 Latency (Available when "CPU C States" is set to Enabled)

Select Short to set a short delay time(period) during which the BIOS reports
CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. Select Long to set a long
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delay time(period) during which the BIOS reports CPU C6 State (ACPI C3)
to the operating system. The options are Short and Long.

operating system. CPU C7 State is a processor-specific low C-State. The options
are Disabled, CPU C7, and CPU C7s.
C7 Latency (Available when "CPU C States" is set to Enabled)

Select Short to set a short delay time(period) during which the BIOS reports
CPU C7 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. Select Long to set a long
delay time(period) during which the BIOS reports CPU C7 State (ACPI C3)
to the operating system. The options are Short and Long.
C1 State Auto Demotion

When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7
requests to C1 State based on un-cored auto-demote information. The options
C3 State Auto Demotion
When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7

requests to C3 State based on un-cored auto-demote information. The
C State Pre-Wake
Select Enabled to support C State Pre-Wake State features. The options are
Enabled and Disabled
Package C-State limit

Select Auto for the AMI BIOS to automatically set the limit on the C-State package
register. The options are C0/C1, C2, C3, C6, C7, C7s and Auto.
LakeTiny Feature
Select Enabled for LakeTiny feature support for C-State configuration. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
ACPI T State
Select Enabled to support Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
Throttling States (T State), which will lower the power consumption level for the
system as to the power consumption level set for CPU Performance State 1 to
achieve power efficiency. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Chipset Configuration
WARNING: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system
to malfunction.
System Agent (SA) Configuration

The following System Agent (SA) information
• System Agent Bridge Name
• VT-d Capability
VT-d
Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d
by reporting the I/O device assignments to the Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)
through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-
sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security
and availability in networking and data-sharing. The settings are Enabled and
Disabled.
Graphics Configuration
This item displays the following graphics information:
Graphics Configuration
• IGFX VBIOS Version
• IGfx Frequency
Graphics Turbo IMON Current
Use this feature to set the limit on the current voltage regulator. Press "+" or "-"
on your keyboard to change this value.
Primary Display
Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the primary display. You
can select from a device installed on the CPU IGFX, CPU SLOT, or PCH SLOT.
The options are Auto, CPU IGFX, CPU SLOT, and PCH SLOT.
CPU Slot (Available when Primary Display is set to Auto)

Use this item to select the graphics device installed in an expansion slot sup-
ported by the CPU to be used as the primary display. The options are Auto,
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) and CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X16).
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PCH Slot (Available when Primary Display is set to Auto)

Use this item to select the graphics device installed in an expansion slot sup-
ported by the PCH to be used as the primary display. The options are Auto, and
PCH_SLOT1/SLOT3/SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1 (IN X4).
CPU IGFX
Select Auto to keep an internal graphics device installed on an expansion slot sup-
ported by the CPU to be automatically enabled. The options are Auto, Disabled,
and Enabled.
GTT Size
Use this feature to set the memory size to be used by the graphics translation table
(GTT). The options are 1MB and 2MB.
Aperture Size
Use this feature to set the Aperture size, which is the size of system memory re-
served by the BIOS for graphics device use. The options are 128MB, 256MB and
512 MB.
DVMT Pre-Allocated
Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows dynamic allocation of system
memory to be used for video devices to ensure best use of available system
memory based on the DVMT 5.0 platform. The options are 32M, 64M, 96M, 128M,
160M, 192M, 224M, 256M, 288M, 320M, 352M, 384M, 416M, 448M, 480M, 512M,
and 1024M.
DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) Total Gfx Mem

Use this feature to set the total memory size to be used by internal graphics de-
vices based on the DVMT 5.0 platform. The options are 128MB, 256MB and MAX.
Gfx (Graphics) Low Power Mode

Select Enabled to use the low power mode for internal graphics devices installed
in a small form factor (SFF) computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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PCI-E Configuration
This item displays the information of the (graphics) device installed on a PCI-E
slot.
CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16
CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 - Gen X

This feature allows the user to select PCI-E support for the device installed on
Slot6. The options are Auto, Gen1 (Generation 1), Gen 2 and Gen 3.
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16)
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16) - Gen X

CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X16)
CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X16) - Gen X

Detect Non-Compliant Device

Select Enabled for the AMI BIOS to automatically detect a PCI-E device that is
not compliant with the PCI-E standards. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Program PCI-E ASPM After OpROM

PCI-E ASPM, the Active State Power Management for PCI-Express slots, is a
power management protocol used to manage power consumption of serial-link
devices installed on PCI-Exp slots during a prolonged off-peak time. If this item
is set to Enabled, PCI-E ASMP will be programmed after OpROM. If this item
is set to Disabled, the PCI-E ASPM will be programmed before OpROM. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 - ASPM,

CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8(IN X16) - ASPM,
CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X16)- ASPM
Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) level for
the graphics device installed on a PCI-E or PCI slot specified by the user. The
options are Disabled, ASPM L0s, ASPM L1, ASPM L0sL1, and Auto.
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DMI Link ASPM Control

Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) state on
the SA (System Agent) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled, L0s,
L1 and L0sL1.
PCH DMI Link ASPM Control

Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) state on
the device installed on the DMI Link supported by the PCH chip. The options
PCH SLOT1 / SLOT3 / SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1 ASPM

This feature sets the ASPM (Active State Power Management) level for the
devices installed on PCI SLOT1, SLOT3 and SLOT5. The options are Disabled,
L0s, L1, L0sL1 and Auto.
Memory Configuration
This item displays the following information on the memory modules installed
on the motherboard.
• Memory RC Version
• Memory Frequency
• Total Memory
• Memory Voltage
• DIMM A1
• DIMM A2
• DIMM B1
• DIMM B2
• CAS Latency (tCL)
• Minimum Delay Time
• CAS to RAS (tRCDmin)
• Row Precharge (tRPmin)
• Active to Precharege (tRASmin)
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Memory Frequency Limiter

This feature limits the frequency on which the system memory operates. The
settings are Auto, 1067, 1333, and 1600d.
Max TOLUD (Top of Low Usable DRAM)

This feature sets the maximum TOLUD value, which specifies the "Top of Low
Usable DRAM" memory space to be used by internal graphics devices, GTT
Stolen Memory, and TSEG, respectively, if these devices are enabled. The op-
tions are Dynamic, 1 GB, 1.25 GB, 1.5 GB, 1.75 GB, 2 GB, 2.25 GB, 2.5 GB,
2.75 GB, 3 GB and 3.25 GB.
Note: TSEG is a block of memory that is only accessible by the processor
while operating in System Management Mode (SMM).
Memory Scrambler
This feature enables or disables memory scrambler support for memory error
correction. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
PCH-IO Configuration
This item displays the information for the PCH-IO Chip.
• Intel PCH Rev ID
• USB Configuration
• USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs
EHCI1
Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) Controller 1
for USB 2.0 support. One EHCI controller must always be enabled. The settings
EHCI2
Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) Controller 2
for USB 2.0 support. One EHCI controller must always be enabled. The settings
Legacy USB Support

Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy
support when legacy USB devices are not present. If Disable is selected, legacy
USB devices will not be supported. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto.
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Port 60/64 Emulation

This feature enables or disables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should
be enabled for complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB-aware op-
erating systems. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
XHCI Hand-Off
This item is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support
XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership
change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and
Disabled.
EHCI Hand-Off
This item is for Operating Systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller
Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When this item is enabled, EHCI ownership change
will be claimed by the EHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
XHCI Mode
This feature handles the operation mode for the XHCI (Extensible Host Control-
ler Interface) controller. The settings are Smart Auto, Auto, Enabled, Disabled
and Manual.
Frontside Audio Mode

This feature selects the type of audio output for the front_side audio header or
connection. Select HD Audio for High Definition; otherwise, select AC '97 for
legacy audio. The options are HD Audio and AC' 97.
On Board Chip Configuration

This item displays the On Board Chip options.
ASMedia 1061 SATA Controller
ASMedia 1061 SATA Controller

Select Enabled to activate the onboard ASMedia SATA controller. The settings
SATA Mode
This item selects the mode for the installed SATA drives on the ASMedia 1061
controlled ports (A-SATA). The options are IDE Mode, and AHCI Mode.
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SATA Configuration
When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence
of the SATA Devices and displays the following items:
SATA Controllers
This item Enables or Disables the built-in SATA controllers on the motherboard.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SATA Mode Selection

This item selects the mode for the installed SATA drives. The options are IDE,
AHCI and RAID.
SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver (Available if the item above - SATA
Mode Select is set to AHCI or RAID)
Select Enabled to use the SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI driver for system boot.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
If the item above -SATA Mode Select is set to AHCI, the following items are
displayed:
Serial ATA Port 0~ Port 5

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the
particular SATA port.
• Model number of drive and capacity
• Software Preserve Support
Port 0 ~ Port 5 Hot Plug
This feature designates the port specified for hot plugging. Set this item to En-
abled for hot-plugging support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA disk
drive without shutting down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Port 0 ~ Port 1 SATA Device Type

This feature configures the selected SATA port to support either a solid state
drive or hard disk drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid Sate Drive.
Port 0 ~ Port 5 Spin Up Device

On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRE-
SET initialization sequence to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
If the item above - SATA Mode Select is set to IDE, the following items are
displayed:
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If the item above - SATA Mode Select is set to RAID, the following items are
displayed:

Port 0 ~ Port 5 Hot Plug
This feature designates this port for hot plugging. Set this item to Enabled for
hot-plugging support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA drive without
shutting down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Port 0 ~ Port 1 SATA Device Type

This feature configures the selected SATA port to support either a solid state
drive or hard disk drive. Set this item to Enabled to enable hot-plugging. The
options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid Sate Drive.
Port 0 ~ Port 5 Spin Up Device

On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRE-
SET initialization sequence to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration
This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following items:
Above 4G Decoding
Select Enabled for 64-bit devices to be decoded above the 4GB address space
If 64bit PCI decoding is supported by the system. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
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VGA Palette Snoop

Select Enabled to support VGA palette register snooping which will allow the
PCI cards that do not contain their own VGA color palette to examine the video
cards palette and mimic it for proper color display. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 2.0 X1 (IN X4) OPROM,

CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X16) OPROM,
CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) OPROM,
CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM
Select Disabled to deactivate the selected slot, Legacy to activate the slot in legacy
mode and EFI to activate the slot in EFI mode. The options are Disabled, Legacy
and EFI.
Launch Storage OPROM Policy

This feature controls how the system executes UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware
Interface), and legacy storage OPROM. Select Legacy Only to boot the system using
a legacy device installed in a PCI slot. The options are UEFI Only and Legacy Only.
Other PCI Device ROM Priority

This feature selects a PCI device Option ROM for system boot if this device is not
a network, mass storage, or video device. The options are UEFI Only and Legacy
Only.
Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

Select PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) to boot the computer using a PXE
device installed in a LAN port specified. Select Disabled to prevent system boot
using a device installed in a LAN port. The options for Onboard LAN1 Option ROM
are Disabled, iSCSI and PXE.. The options for Onboard LAN2 Option ROM are
Disabled and PXE.
Network Stack
Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified
Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
Ipv4 PXE Support (Available when Network Stack is set to Enabled)

Select Enabled to enable Ipv4 PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) for boot
support. If this feature is set to Disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be
supported. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Ipv6 PXE Support (Available when Network Stack is set to Enabled)

Select Enabled to enable Ipv6 PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) for boot
support. If this feature is set to Disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be
supported. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
ACPI Settings
High Precision Timer

Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer (HPET) that produces
periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in
synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the de-
pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc-
tion embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace
the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
ACPI Sleep State

This feature selects the ACPI Sleep State that the system will enter into when the
suspend button is activated. The options are Suspend Disabled, S1 only (CPU
Stop Clock), S3 only (Suspend to RAM), Both S1 and S3 available for OS to
Choose from.
WHEA Support
This feature Enables the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support
for the Windows 2008 operating system (and later versions). The options are
Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM Device is

Detected)
Configuration
Security Device Support

Select Enable for the AMI BIOS to automatically download the drivers needed
to provide Trusted Computing platform support for this machine to ensure date
integrity and network security. The options are Disable and Enable.
TPM State
Select Enabled to use TPM (Trusted Platform Module) settings for system data
security. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Note: The system will reboot for the change on TPM State to take effect.
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Pending Operation
Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security
device for TPM support. The options are None, Enable Take Ownership, Disable
Take Ownership, and TPM Clear.
Note: The computer will reboot to carry out a pending TPM operation and
change TPM state for a TPM device.
Current Status Information

This feature indicates the status of the following TPM items:
TPM Enabled Status
TPM Active Status
TPM Owner Status
Intel TXT (LT) Support

Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based
attacks to ensure the security, confidentiality, and integrity of all data stored in the
system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
PCH-FW Configuration
The following information are displayed:
• ME FW Version
• ME Firmware Mode
• ME Firmware Type
• ME Firmware SKU
• PTT Capability/State
Firmware Update Configuration
ME FW Image Re-Flash
Select Enabled to re-flash the ME (Management Engine) Firmware. The options
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AMT (Active Management Technology) Configuration
Intel AMT
Select Enabled to use Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) to enhance
system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Activate Remote Assistance Process

Select Enabled to trigger CIRA (Client-Initiated Remot Access) boot. The options
are Disabled, and Enabled.
Watch Dog Timer

Select Enabled to allow AMT (Advanced Management Technology) to reset or power
down the system if the operating system or BIOS hangs or crashes. The options
OS Timer / BIOS Timer

These options appear if Watch Dog Timer (above) is enabled. This is a timed
delay in seconds, before a system power down or reset after a BIOS or operating
system failure is detected. Directly enter the value, in seconds.
Super IO Configuration
Super IO Chip NCT6776D
Serial Port 1 Configuration
Select Enabled to enable onboard serial ports. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
Device Settings
This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request
address of Serial Port 1.
Change Port 1 Settings

This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request
address of Serial Port 1. Select Auto to let the BIOS automatically assign
the base I/O and IRQ address.
The options for Serial Port 1 are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3F8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11,
12), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12) and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12).
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H/W (Hardware) Monitor
PC Health Status
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. This setting
is recommended for special system configuration or debugging. Select "Standard"
for the onboard fans to run at 50% of the Initial PWM Cycle in order to balance the
needs between system cooling and power saving. This setting is recommended for
regular systems with normal hardware configurations. The options are Full Speed
(@100% of PWM Cycle), and Standard (@50% of PWM Cycle).
The following items will be displayed:
• CPU Temperature (PECI)
• System Temperature
• Peripheral Temperature
• PCH Temperature
• Fan 1 Speed ~ Fan 5 Speed
• VCORE
• 12V
• VDIMM
• 5Vcc
• PCH 1.05V
• AVCC
• 3.3Vcc
• VSB
• VBAT
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Intel(R) Thunderbolt
The following Intel Thunderbolt submenu items will display:
• Thunderbolt Specification Version
• Intel Sample Code Version
• Thunderbolt Host Chip
Security Level
This option selects the security level for the Intel Thunderbolt port(s) . The options
are Legacy Mode, Unique ID, One Time Saved Key, and DP+++ only.
Security Mode
This option selects the security mode for the Intel Thunderbolt port(s) . The op-
tions are Normal Mode, Normal Mode w/o NHI, Direct Connected w/o NHI, and
Redriver Only..
Wake From Thunderbolt Devices

This option enables the wake-up feature from Thunderbolt devices. The options
Thunderbolt PCIe Cache-Line Size

This option configures the cache-line size value to be configured on the Thunderbolt
PCIe subtree. The options 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128.
Thunderbolt Surprise-Removal
This option enables or disables the Thunderbolt Surprise Removal workaround
support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Thunderbolt Wake Delay

This option configures the Thunderbolt wake delay. Enter a numeric value in mil-
liseconds. Default is 20. (Note: 0 = Disabled).
Thunderbolt Software SMI Delay

This option configures the Thunderbolt Software SMI Delay. Enter a numeric value
in milliseconds. Default is 20ms. (Note: 0 = Disabled).
Reserved Memory per Physical Slot

This option configures the Thunderbolt reserved memory for each physical slot. For
example, if a PCIe device uses <X MB of memory, the BIOS will reserve X MB per
physical slot. Enter a numeric value in megabytes. Default is 32MB.
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Reserved Prefetch Memory per Physical Slot

This option configures the Thunderbolt reserved Prefetch memory for each physi-
cal slot. For example, if a PCIe device uses <X MB of prefetchable memory, the
BIOS will reserve X MB per physical slot. Enter a numeric value in megabytes.
Default is 32MB.
Thunderbolt Device IO Resource Support

This option enables or disables the IO resource for the Thunderbolt device. The
Serial Port Console Redirection
COM1 Console Redirection

Use this feature to enable console redirection for COM1. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
Console Redirection Settings
Configure the following options for the Console Redirection Settings. The
most common settings are set as default:
Terminal Type : Select ANSI, VT100, VT100+, or VT-UTF8
Bits per Second (BPS): 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200
Data Bits: 8 or 7
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, or Space
Stop Bits: 1 or 2
Flow Control: None or Hardware RTS/CTS
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support: Enabled and Disabled
Recorder Mode: Disabled or Enabled
Resolution 100x31: Disabled or Enabled
Legacy OS Redirection Resolution: 80x24 or 80x25
PuTTY Keypad: VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN and VT400
Redirection After BIOS POST: Always Enable or BootLoader.
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Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management / Windows Emergency

Management Services (EMS)
Use this feature to enable console redirection.
EMS Console Redirection

Use this feature to enable console redirection for Serial Port Out-of-Band Manage-
ment / Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) ports. The options are
Console Redirection Settings
Configure the following options for the Console Redirection Settings. The
most common settings are set as default:
Out-of-Band Management Port: COM1

Terminal Type : Select ANSI, VT100, VT100+, or VT-UTF8
Bits per Second (BPS): 9600, 19200, 57600, or 115200
Flow Control: None or Hardware RTS/CTS
Data Bits: 8 or 7
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, or Space
Stop Bits: 1 or 2
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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.
PCI Error Logging Support

Change this item to enable or disable runtime error logging. The options are En-
abled 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.
Log System Boot Event

Change this item to enable or disable system boot event logging The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
MECI
The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of oc-
curences a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.
This is a numeric value.
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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.
View SMBIOS Event Log
This section displays the contents of the SMBIOS Event Log.
4-5 Boot Settings

Use this feature to configure Boot Settings:
Set Boot Priority

This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from.
Press [ENTER] on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.
• 1st Boot Device
• 2nd Boot Device
• 3rd Boot Device
• 4th Boot Device
• 5th Boot Device
• 6th Boot Device
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Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities
• 1st Device
• 2nd Device
UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities
• 1st Boot Device

Add New Boot Option
This feature allows the user to add a boot device from which the systems will boot
after power-on.
Add Boot Option

Enter the name of the new boot option here.
Path for Boot Option

Enter the path of the new boot option here.
Create
Press Enter here to create the new boot option.
Delete Boot Option
Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will
boot during startup. The settings are [any pre-defined boot device]
Delete Driver Option
Use this feature to remove a pre-defined driver from which the system will boot
during startup. The settings are [any pre-defined boot device]
Add New Driver Option
This feature allows the user to add a boot device from which the systems boots
during startup.
Add Driver Option

Enter the name of the new boot option here.
Path for Driver Option

Enter the path of the new boot option here.
Create
Press Enter here to create the new boot option.
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4-6 Security Settings

This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the
system.
• 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
upon each system boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup.
• Passwords must be at least 3 and up to 20 characters long.
Administrator Password
Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the
BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20
characters long.
HDD Security Configuration

Use this feature to set the Hard Disk Drive Password which will be required to
access the selected hard disk drive. The length of the password should be from 3
characters to 20 characters long. To begin, use the cursor to highlight a detected
hard disk and press <Enter>. Press <Enter> again on "Set User Password" to
define the hard disk drive password. Save when finished.
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4-7 Save & Exit

Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup
screen.
Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes
to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and
Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Save Changes and Reset

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to
leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer for the new system configura-
tion parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu
and press <Enter>.
Save Options
Save Changes
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to
save all changes made. This will not reset (reboot) the system.
Discard Changes
Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the
AMI BIOS Utility Program.
Restore Optimized Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
These are factory settings designed for maximum system performance but not for
maximum stability.
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Save As User Defaults

To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En-
ter>. 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 <En-
ter>. Use this feature to retrieve user-defined settings that were saved previously.
Boot Override
Listed on this section are other boot options for the system (i.e., Built-in EFI shell).
Select an option and press <Enter>. Your system will boot to the selected boot
option.
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Notes
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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 oc-
curs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps.
The numbers on the fatal error list correspond to the number of beeps for the
corresponding error.
A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes
BIOS Error Beep Codes

Beep Code/LED Error Message Description
1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset.
(Ready to power up)
5 short beeps + 1 long Memory error No memory detected in the
beep system
5 short beeps Display error System display error
OH LED On System OH System Overheat
A-1
Notes
A-2
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.supermicro.com/
support/manuals/.)
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. Click on a computer icon to the right of an item
to install this item (from top to the bottom), one at a time. After installing
each item, you must reboot the system before proceeding with the next
item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the
entire contents of the CD.
Note 2: When making a storage driver diskette by booting into a Driver

CD, please set the SATA Configuration to "Compatible Mode" and configure
SATA as IDE in the BIOS Setup. After making the driver diskette, be sure
to change the SATA settings back to your original settings.
B-1
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. SuperDoctor III displays crucial system information
such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See the Figure below
for a display of the SuperDoctor III interface.
Note 1: The default user name and password are ADMIN.
Note 2: In the Windows OS environment, the SuperDoctor III settings take pre-
cedence over the BIOS settings. When first installed, SuperDoctor III adopts the
temperature threshold settings previously set in BIOS. Any subsequent changes
to these thresholds must be made within SuperDoctor, since the settings over-
ride the BIOS settings. For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature
threshold settings, please change the SD III Client settings to be the same as
those set in BIOS.
SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)
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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.
B-3
Notes
B-4
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.
C-1 An Overview to the UEFI BIOS

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specification provides a software-
based interface between the operating system and the platform firmware in the
pre-boot environment. The UEFI specification supports an architecture-independent
mechanism for add-on card initialization to allow the UEFI OS loader, which is stored
in the add-on card, to boot up the system. UEFI offers a clean, hands-off control
to a computer system at bootup.
C-2 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (the Main

BIOS Block)
A UEF BIOS flash chip consists of a recovery BIOS block, comprised of two boot
blocks and a main BIOS block (a main BIOS image). The boot block contains critical
BIOS codes, including memory detection and recovery codes for the user to flash
a new BIOS image if the original main BIOS image is corrupted. When the system
power is on, the boot block codes execute first. Once that is completed, the main
BIOS code will continue with system initialization and bootup.
Note: Follow the BIOS Recovery instructions below for BIOS recovery
when the main BIOS boot crashes. However, when the BIOS boot block
crashes, you will need to follow the procedures in Appendix D.
C-3 To Recover the Main BIOS Block Using a USB-

Attached Device
This feature allows the user to recover a BIOS image using a USB-attached device
without additional utilities used. A USB flash device such as a USB Flash Drive, or
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.
C-1
To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instruc-
tions 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.com to download the BIOS image into
a USB flash device and rename it "Super ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into
your USB drive and power on the system
3. While powering on the system, keep pressing <Ctrl> and <Home> simultane-
ously on your keyboard until your hear two short beeps. This may take from a
few seconds to one minute.
4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS
Recovery menu as shown below.
Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start with BIOS Recov-
ery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS Recovery, follow the procedures
below.
5. When the screen as shown above displays, using the arrow key, select the
item- "Proceed with flash update" and press the <Enter> 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 com-

pleted.
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Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery
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.
8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt.
Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed.
C-3
9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC pow-
er 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 <Del> continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
11. Press <F3> to load default settings.
12. After loading default settings, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the
BIOS Setup utility.
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Appendix D: Dual Boot Block
Appendix D
Dual Boot Block
D-1 Introduction
This motherboard supports the Dual Boot Block feature, which is the last-ditch
mechanism to recover the BIOS boot block. This section provides an introduction
to the feature.
BIOS Boot Block

A BIOS boot block is the minimum BIOS loader required to enable necessary
hardware components for the BIOS crisis recovery flash that will update the main
BIOS block. An on-call BIOS boot-block corruption may occur due to a software
tool issue (see image below) or an unexpected power outage during BIOS updates.
BIOS Boot Block Corruption Occurrence

When a BIOS boot block is corrupted due to an unexpected power outage or a
software tool malfunctioning during BIOS updates, you can still reboot the system
by closing pins 2 and 3 using a cap on Jumper JBR1. When JBR1 is set to pins
2 and 3, the system will boot from a backup boot block pre-loaded in the BIOS by
the manufacturer.
D-1
D-2 Steps to Reboot the System by Using Jumper JBR1

1. Power down the system.
2. Close pins 2-3 on Jumper JBR1, and power on the system.
3. Follow the BIOS recovery SOP listed in the previous chapter (Appendix C).
4. After completing the steps above, power down the system.
5. Close pins 1-2 on Jumper JBR1, and power on the system.
D-2
(Disclaimer Continued)
The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems,
medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com-
munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result
in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro disclaims
any and all liability, and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous ap-
plications, it does so entirely at its own risk. Furthermore, buyer agrees to fully indemnify, defend
and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands, actions, litigation, and
proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra-hazardous use or sale.

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WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this

This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and

About This Motherboard

Conventions Used in the Manual:

Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installa-

Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or pro-

VGA Port................................................................................................... 2-19

Power Button............................................................................................. 2-37

• One (1) Supermicro Motherboard

SMCI product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

X10SAT Motherboard Image

X10SAT Motherboard Layout

CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

USB 14/15 USB 16/17

PCIE1 JPCIE2 PCIE3 JPCIE4 PCIE5 JPCIE6 JPL2

PCH_SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1 (INX4)

CPU_SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

USB6/7 USB 2/3 1

7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1

T-SGPIO1 I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 A-SATA0 1

I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 A-SATA1

Important Notes to the User

• " " indicates the location of "Pin 1".

• Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.

X10SAT Quick Reference

CLEAR CMOS SWITCH

USB 14/15 USB 16/17

PCIE1 JPCIE2 PCIE3 JPCIE4 PCIE5 JPCIE6 JPL2

PCH_SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1 (INX4)

CPU_SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

USB6/7 USB 2/3 1

7 USB 2/3(3.0) JBR1 1

T-SGPIO1 I-SATA0 I-SATA2 I-SATA4 A-SATA0 1

I-SATA1 I-SATA3 I-SATA5 A-SATA1

JBT1 Clear CMOS (See Chpt. 2)

Connectors and Switches

I/O Back Panel See page 2-16 for details

LED1 Onboard Standby PWR LED Green: Solid on Power On

CPU Single 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 DT processor,

X10SAT Block Diagram

PCIe x16 SLOT #6

System Block Diagram

1-2 Chipset Overview

Intel C226 Express Chipset Features

1-3 Special Features

Recovery from AC Power Loss

1-4 PC Health Monitoring

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

Environmental Temperature Control

System Resource Alert

1-5 ACPI Features

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator

1-6 Power Supply

information, please refer to the web site at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in

1-7 Super I/O

2-1 Standardized Warning Statements

There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the

배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일

이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다.

2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation