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Preface Preface This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X10SBA/X10SBA-L motherboard. About This Motherboard The X10SBA/X10SBA-L supports the next-generation Intel® Celeron J1900 SoC (System on a Chip) 22nm Quad-Core processor in the BGA 1170 format.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L 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 yourself. Important: Important information is given to ensure proper system installation or to relay safety precautions. Note: Additional Information is provided for correct system setup.
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X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Processor Overview .......................................................................................1-11 1-3 Special Features............................................................................................ 1-12 1-4 PC Health Monitoring.............................................
Table of Contents 2-6 Connecting Cables......................................................................................... 2-19 ATX PWR & 12V DC PWR Connectors (JPW1 & PJ1)............................ 2-19 DOM PWR Connector (JSD1)................................................................... 2-20 Fan Headers (Fan 1/Fan 2)...................................................................... 2-20 Internal Buzzer (SP1)................................................................................
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 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 5..............................................................................
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.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual X10SBA Motherboard Image Notes: 1. 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. 2. Some components are installed on the X10SBA only; some, on the X10SBA-L only. Refer to the table below for model variations between these two models.
Chapter 1: Introduction X10SBA/X10SBA-L Motherboard Layout USB0(3.0) eDP VGA J31 BIOS AUDIO FP JSPDIF_OUT JD1 HDMI/DP USB1(2.0) LAN2 LAN1 (for mini-PCI-E only) LED4 JPAC1 X10SBA(-L) Rev.1.01A J1 (for X10SBA only) Non-ECC DDR3 Required SLOT1 PCI-E 2.0 X2 (IN X8) SP1 CPU J2 (for X10SBA only) (for M-SATA only) JSD1 BT2 JP1 JDIMM1 PJ1 JPW1 USB4/5 USB2/3 LED5 LED1 JTPM1 FP CTRL JF1 JSMB1 FAN2 SMBUS1 JOH1 JPUSB1 JBT1 (for X10SBA only) M-SATA2 SODIMM2 (1.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual X10SBA/X10SBA-L Quick Reference USB0(3.0) eDP VGA J31 BIOS AUDIO FP JSPDIF_OUT JD1 HDMI/DP USB1(2.0) LAN2 LAN1 (for mini-PCI-E only) LED4 JPAC1 X10SBA(-L) Rev.1.01A J1 (for X10SBA only) Non-ECC DDR3 Required SLOT1 PCI-E 2.0 X2 (IN X8) SP1 CPU J2 (for X10SBA only) (for M-SATA only) JSD1 BT2 JP1 JDIMM1 PJ1 JPW1 USB4/5 USB2/3 LED5 LED1 JTPM1 FP CTRL JF1 JSMB1 FAN2 SMBUS1 JOH1 JPUSB1 JBT1 (for X10SBA only) M-SATA2 SODIMM2 (1.
Chapter 1: Introduction X10SBA/X10SBA-L Jumpers Jumper Description Default JBT1 CMOS Clear Open: Normal (See Chpt.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual SP1 Internal Speaker/Buzzer USB 0 Backpanel USB 3.0 Port 1 USB 1 Backpanel USB 2.0 Port 2 USB 2/3 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Connections: USB 2, USB 3 (USB 3: Only available on the X10SBA-L) USB 4/5 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Connections: USB 4/5 (Only available on the X10SBA) USB 6 Type A USB 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features CPU Single Intel® J1900 SoC (System on a Chip) 64-bit, 22nm Low-Power, Quad-Core processor in the BGA 1170 format Memory Supports up to 8 GB of 204-Pin Unbuffered DDR3L (Low Voltage), Non-ECC, SO-DIMM 1.35V modules of up to 1333 MHz in two horizontal sockets Note: This motherboard supports 1.35V memory only. Install the memory modules on the SO-DIMM1 socket first. Dual-channel memory DIMM Size: 2 GB, 4 GB Expansion Slots One (1) PCI Express 2.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Video One (1) High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) , One (1) DisplayPort, and One (1) VGA on the back panel One (1) eDP connector (not available on the L model) Audio One (1) HDMI and one (1) DisplayPort on the back panel One (1) Front panel dual-channel Audio Connector One (1) S/PDIF Digital Output Header Super I/O Nuvoton W83527HG BIOS 64 Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS Plug and Play, ACPI 5.0, USB Keyboard, SMBIOS 2.7, UEFI 2.3.
Chapter 1: Introduction Notes 1-9
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Block Diagram DDI0 HDMI connector DP connector DDI1 TI/HD3SS213ZQET eDP connector VGA VGA connector SATA SATA / mini PCIe Rear USB3.0 connector (USB 0) Rear USB2.0 connector (USB 1) Intel BAY TRAIL-D 4 Cores/8 Threads 2.7G/ 2M L2 Cache SATA 3Gb/s SATA[0] PCIE[0] PCIE[1] MUX SATA[1] 5.0Gb/s 480Mb/s USB 3.0 USB 2.0 [0] USB 2.0 [1] 480Mb/s Front USB2.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Processor Overview The X10SBA/X10SBA-L motherboard supports the next-generation Intel® Celeron J1900 SoC (System on a Chip) 64-bit Quad-Core processor in the BGA 1170 format.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 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.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification 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.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 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 management through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption.
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 assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 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. Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante.
Chapter 2: Installation 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 reglamentos nacionales.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 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 damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Memory Support The X10SBA/X10SBA-L supports up to 8 GB of DDR3L (Low Voltage) Non-ECC SO-DIMM of up to 1333 MHz in two horizontal sockets. This motherboard supports 1.35V memory only. Populate memory on Socket SO-DIMM1 first. Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Populating Memory Modules 1. Install the desired number of SO-DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with JDIMM1, then JDIMM2. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent incorrect DIMM module installation. 2. Insert each SO-DIMM module at the proper angle and snap it into place. Repeat step 1 to install JDIMM2. See the section below for more details on SO-DIMM memory installation.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing a SO-DIMM Module into a Horizontal Socket 1. Align the receptive point on the bottom of the SO-DIMM module against the key on the memory socket. Note the notches on the side of the SO-DIMM module and those on the socket to avoid causing damage. Receptive Point on the Module SO-DIMM Memory Module Socket Key Memory Module Socket 2. Line up the bottom of the SO-DIMM memory module with the edge of the horizontal socket. 3.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 2-4 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
Chapter 2: Installation 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.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 2-5 Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the industry standards. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Backplane I/O Panel USB0(3.0) eDP VGA J31 BIOS AUDIO FP JSPDIF_OUT JD1 HDMI/DP USB1(2.0) LAN2 (for mini-PCI-E only) LED4 JPAC1 X10SBA(-L) Rev.1.01A J1 (for X10SBA only) Non-ECC DDR3 Required SLOT1 PCI-E 2.0 X2 (IN X8) CPU SP1 J2 (for X10SBA only) (for M-SATA only) SODIMM2 (1.
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) One Universal Serial Bus 2.0 port (USB 0) and one USB 3.0 port (USB 1) are located on the I/O back panel. Three USB 2.0 connections (USB 2/3, USB 4/5) are located on the motherboard for front USB 2.0 access. In addition, a Type A USB connector (USB 6) is also located on the X10SBA to provide USB 2.0 front support. See the tables below for pin definitions. Back Panel USB (3.0) USB 1 Pin Definitions Back Panel USB (2.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/ LAN2) are located on the I/O Backpanel Pin# Definition to provide network connections. These ports accept RJ45 type cables.
Chapter 2: Installation Video Connector VGA Pin Definitions A Video (VGA) connector is located next to the LAN2 Port on the I/O backpanel. This connector is used to provide video display. Refer to the board layout below for the location. Pin# Definition Pin# Definition 1 Red 10 Ground 2 Green 11 MS0 3 Blue 12 MS1: SDA (DDC Data) 4 MS2 13 HSYNC 5 Ground 14 VSYSNC 6 Ground 15 MS3: SCL (DDC CLK) 7 Ground 16 Case 8 Ground 17 Case 9 NC NC= No Connection A.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) Pin Definitions The eDP header is used to connect an embedded display LED or LCD Panel. eDP is a companion standard to the DisplayPort interface designed for em bedded display applications, including notebook PCs, tablets, netbooks and all-in-one desktop PCs. Refer to the table on right for pin definitions. X10SBA support 3.3V eDP LED or LCD panel only. The X10SBA support eDP standard version 1.3.
Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. USB0(3.0) eDP VGA J31 BIOS AUDIO FP JSPDIF_OUT JD1 HDMI/DP USB1(2.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. HDD LED Pin# Definition 15 +5V 16 Ground HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate the status of HDD-related activities, including IDE, SATA activities.
Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located Pin# on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach NIC LED cables to NIC1 and NIC2 LED indicators to display network activities. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-6 Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. For information on Backpanel USB and Front Panel USB ports, refer to page 2-11. ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) ATX PWR & 12V DC PWR Connectors (JPW1 & PJ1) The 24-pin ATX power connector (JPW1) is used to provide power to the motherboard.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual DOM PWR Connector (JSD1) DOM PWR Pin Definitions The SATA Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connector, located at JSD1, provides power to a solid state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 5V 2 Ground 3 Ground Fan Header Pin Definitions Fan Headers (Fan 1/Fan 2) Pin# Definition The X10SBA(-L) has two fan headers (Fan 1/ Fan 2). These fans are 4-pin fan headers.
Chapter 2: Installation Internal Buzzer (SP1) Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Buzzer (SP1) can be used to provide audible indications for Pin# various beep codes. See the tables on the right for pin definitions. Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In Pin 2 Neg.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Serial Ports (COM1-COM4) Serial/COM Ports Pin Definitions There are two serial (COM) port headers on the motherboard. Refer to the Pin # layout below for COM port locations. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Definition Pin # Definition 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground 10 N/A 10-in Audio Pin Definitions Front Accessible Audio Header A 10-pin Audio header is located at J31 on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation TPM Header/Port 80 Header TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide Pin # TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Definition Pin # Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)> 5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X) 7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2 9 +3.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual SMBUS1 SMBUS1 Header Pin Definitions A System Management Bus header for the SMBus slave sensor is located at JSMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the SMBus I2C connection on your system. Pin# Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection Overheat/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED Status The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED indicator to provide warnings of chassis overheating and fan failure. This LED will blink when a fan failure occurs.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. Note: On-two pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on, and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Note 1: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord, and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.
Chapter 2: Installation USB Wake-Up USB Wake-Up Enable Jumper Settings Use the jumper JPUSB1 to "wake-up" your system by pressing a key on a USB keyboard or clicking the USB mouse connected to the onboard USB ports. JPUSB1 is used together with a USB Wake-Up feature in the BIOS. Enable this jumper and the "USB Wake-Up" support in the BIOS to wake up your system via USB devices. Pin# Definition 1-2 Enabled (Default) 2-3 Disabled USB0(3.0) eDP VGA J31 A.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 2-8 Onboard Indicators LAN1 LAN2 Link LED LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located on the I/O backplane of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connections. See the tables at right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation Main Power LED Main PWR LED Indicator LED Settings A Main Power LED is located at LED1 on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the system power is on. Be sure to turn off the system power and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components. See the table on the right for more information.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 2-9 SATA Connections SATA 2.0 & SATA 3.0 Connections SATA 2.0/3.0 Connectors Pin Definitions Two Serial ATA (SATA) 2.0 connectors (ISATA 0/1) are located on the motherboard to provide optional power source. In addition, four SATA 3.0 ports (M-SATA 0-3) are located on the X10SBA. Please note that SATA 3.0 ports are not available on the X10SBA-L. Serial Link connections provide faster data transmission than legacy Parallel ATA. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
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.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to remove all the add-on cards and cables first. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.) 3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system. (If the alarm is on, check the specifications of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.) Memory Errors 1.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have followed all the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X10SBA/X10SBA-L supports unbuffered Non-ECC DDR3L Low Voltage SO-DIMM (1.35V, of up to 1333 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.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Important: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not removable. To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your motherboard to RMA at Supermicro for service. Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS? Answer: Please see Appendix C-BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions. 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.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the X10SBA (-F). 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 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 key while the system is booting up.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright message. Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 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. Compliancy: This item displays compliancy information.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press to access the submenu items: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error This feature forces 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 ROM BIOS 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.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Chipset Configuration Warning! Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge The following North Bridge information will be displayed: Graphics Configuration This item displays the following graphics information: GOP Configuration GOP Driver Select Enabled to enable GOP driver and to load the VBIOS. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DVMT Total Gfx Mem Use this feature to set the total memory size to be used by the internal graphics devices based on the DVMT 5.0 platform. The options are 128MB, 256MB and MAX. Aperture Size Use this feature to set the Aperture size, which is the size of system memory reserved by the BIOS for graphics device use. The options are 128MB, 256MB and 512 MB. 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.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Azalia HDMI Codec Select Enabled to enable the internal HDMI CODEC (Coder-Decoder) for Azalia. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. USB Configuration Legacy USB Support This feature enables support for legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if USB devices are not present. Select Disable to have USB devices available only for EFI applications. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto. USB 3.0 Support Select Enabled for USB 3.0 support.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS USB Port 2 Select Enabled for USB Port 2 support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. USB Port 3 Select Enabled for USB Port 3 support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCI Express Configuration This item displays the information of onboard PCI-E slots. PCI Express Port 0 This item enables or disables the PCI Express Port 0 on the motherboard. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Speed This feature allows the user to set the PCIe port speed.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Boot Timer with HPET Timer (High Precision Event Timer) Select Enabled to allow the Boot Timer to take the input from the High Precision Time into calculation when calculating time events for the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hardware Health Configuration 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.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Serial Port Console Redirection COM0 Use this feature to enable console redirection for the COM0 port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Console Redirection Settings (for EMS) This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band Management Port The feature selects a serial port used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote server. The default setting is COM0.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Configuration Socket 0 CPU Configuration The following CPU information will be displayed: • Type of CPU • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Max (Maximum) CPU Speed • Min (Minimum) CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Intel HT(Hyper-Threading) Technology • Intel VT-x (Virtualization) Technology • L1 Data Cache • L1 Code Cache • L2 Cache • L3 Cache 64-bit: This item indicates whether 64-bit is supported by the processor.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 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.) Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SATA Mode (Available when the item: Serial-ATA is enabled) This item selects the mode for the installed SATA drives. The options are IDE Mode, and AHCI Mode. If the item above -SATA Mode Select is set to AHCI, the following items are displayed: Serial-ATA Port 0/ Serial-ATA Port 1 Select Enabled to enable a SATA port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Slot1 PCI-E 2.0 x2 (in x8) OPROM Use this feature to enable or disable PCI-Express slot Option ROM support to boot the computer using a device installed on the slot specified by the user. The options are Disabled, Legacy, EFI, and EFI and Legacy. Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Select iSCSI to use the iSCSI Option ROM to boot the computer using an iSCSI device installed in a LAN port specified.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual iSCSi Configuration iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format. Once the name of the iSCSI Initiator is entered into the system, configure the proper settings for the following items. Add an Attempt Delete Attempts Change Attempt order Intel®I210 Gigabit Network Connection--00:25:90:90..
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Link Status MAC Address: Virtual MAC Address: 4-21
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 4-4 Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Password Description Set Administrator Password. If ONLY the administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Key Management Default Keys Provision Select Enable to install all manufacture defaults for the following system security settings. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Delete All Secure Boot Variables This feature allows the user to delete all secure boot settings previous stored in the system. Save All Secure Boot Variables This feature allows the user to save the secure boot settings specified by the user.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Authorized Signatures Delete DB (DataBase) Select to confirm deletion of a database from the NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM). Set New DB (DataBase) Select to confirm that a new database will be set in the NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM). Append DB (DataBase) Select to load the new database from the manufacture defaults.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities • Boot Order #1 CDROM/DVD Drive BBS Priorities • Boot Order #1 Network Drive BBS Priorities • Boot Order #1 USB Key Drive BBS Priorities • Boot Order #1 UEFI USB Key Drive BBS Priorities • Boot Order #1 UEFI Application Boot Priorities • Boot Order #1 4-26
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-6 Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Save & Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press . This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use. Restore User Defaults To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press . Use this feature to retrieve user-defined settings that were saved previously.
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with bootup. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue to bootup. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items. (Note: To install the Windows Operating System, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor 5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor® 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
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.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below. 1. Using a different machine, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it to "Super ROM" for BIOS recovery use. 2.
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.
X10SBA/X10SBA-L User’s Manual 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC power cable from the power supply to clear CMOS, and then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system. 10. Press continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 11. Press to load default settings. 12. After loading default settings, press to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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