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Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF motherboard. About This Motherboard The X7SPA-L comes integrated with the single-core Intel® ATOMTM D410 (1.66GHz, 11.6W) processor while the X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF features the Intel ATOM D510 (Dual Core, 1.66GHz, 14.6W) processor.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or data loss.
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X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual......................................................................................................... 3 About This Motherboard................................................................................................. 3 Manual Organization...................................................................................................... 3 Conventions Used in the Manual:............................................
Table of Contents Tools Needed................................................................................................... 2-2 Location of Mounting Holes............................................................................. 2-2 2-2 Motherboard Installation................................................................................... 2-2 2-3 System Memory............................................................................................... 2-4 Installation Instructions........
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual LVDS Connector........................................................................................ 2-21 Inverter Power Connector......................................................................... 2-21 2-6 Jumper Settings............................................................................................. 2-22 Explanation of Jumpers............................................................................. 2-22 LAN Port Enable/Disable...............
Table of Contents 4-2 Main Setup....................................................................................................... 4-2 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations...................................................................... 4-4 4-4 Security Settings............................................................................................ 4-20 4-5 Boot Settings.................................................................................................
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.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual X7SPA-L Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPA-H 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.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual X7SPA-HF Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
Chapter 1: Introduction JSMB1:SMBus1 JPW1 MH3 KB/MOUSE CPU FAN MH2 Motherboard Layout JSMB1 FAN1 JLPC80 FAN2 J14 JPI2C:PWR I2C JPG1:VGA 1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE JI2C2 JD1:1-3 PWR LED 4-7 SPEAKER JWD1:1-2 RST 2-3 NMI JWF1:DOM PWR JWF1 J3 T-SGPIO2 T-SGPIO1 J2 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA0 JWD1 JBT1 +SP1 SODIMM1 SODIMM2 JBT1: COMS CLEAR J12 JVGA1 JD1 JF1 PWR ON RST X OH/FF NIC2 NIC1 HDD LED PWR LED X NMI JL1:CHASISS INTRUSION JPB:BMC ENABLE/DISABLE 1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE JL2:AUDIO FRON
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Quick Reference JSMB1:SMBus1 JPW1 JSMB1 FAN1 JLPC80 FAN2 SYS FAN J6 JPI2C:PWR I2C J14 JPF JI2C2 +SP1 33 JD1:1-3 PWR LED 4-7 SPEAKER JD1 32 JWD1:1-2 RST 2-3 NMI JWF1:DOM PWR 30 JWF1 J3 T-SGPIO2 T-SGPIO1 J2 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA0 28 JWD1 JBT1 42 6 JPG1:VGA 1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE JPT1:TPM ENABLE/DISABLE 1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE JPL1:1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE JPL2:1-2 ENABLE 2-3 DISABLE SODIMM2 JBT1: COMS CLEAR JPC3
Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Ports and Connectors Number Connectors Description 1 2, 3 4 KB/Mouse USB 1/2, USB 3/4 COM1 5 6 VGA LAN1 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Back Panel USB Ports (USB 3/4: X7SPA-L only) Back Panel Serial Port Video/Graphics Connector 7 8 10 15 18 19 20, 21, 23 22 25 26 27 29 30 31 LAN2 J5 CD1 JL1 JBAT1 JPCIE1 USB 5/6, 7/8, 9 USB 10 JOH J8 SATA 0,1,2,3,4,5 JWF1 T-SGPIO-0/1 JF1 32 JD1 33 34 35 36 38, 37 39, 40, 41 45 48 49 50 51 JPI2C JPW1 Unused JSMB1 Fans 1, 2 CO
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Jumper Descriptions Number Jumper Description AC97/HD Audio Selector (Front Panel) SMB to PCI Slots LAN2 Enable/Disable LAN1 Enable/Disable Default Setting 9 JL2 12, 11 13 14 JI2C1/JI2C2 JPL2 JPL1 16 JPG1 On-board VGA Enable/Disable (X7SPA-HF only) 17 JPB BMC Enable/Disable (X7SPA-HF only) 24 28 JPUSB1 JWD1 USB Wake-up Enable Watch Dog Timer 42 JPT1 Trusted Platform Module Enable 43 JPC3 44 JBT1 46 J12/J13 47 J10/J11
Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Processor X7SPA-L: Single Integrated Intel® ATOM™ D410 processor, 1.66 GHz, 11.6 Watts, 512KB L2 cache X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF: Single Integrated Dual-Core Intel® ATOM™ D510 processor, 1.66 GHz, 14.6 Watts, 2 x 512KB L2 cache Memory Supports up to 4GB of unbuffered 667MHz Non-ECC DDR2 SO-DIMMs in 2 • sockets (1.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual I/O Controllers and Ports Built-in ICH9/9R SATA Controller • • • • • Winbond Super I/O controller 83627DHG-P Realtek ALC888-VC2-GR HD Audio One PS/2 mouse and one PS/2 keyboard port One back panel VGA port X7SPA-L Only 4 SATA connectors for 4 devices • • • Single 10/100/1000 LAN (Intel 82574L) Four Fast 16550-compatible UART serial ports (one on back panel, three internal headers) • Ten (10) USB 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPA Series BLOCK DIAGRAM DDR2 667 Intel ATOM *D410/D510 *SC/DC LVDS Connector SODIMM 2 VGA Connector SODIMM 1 FROM BMC X7SPA-L Only Factory Option X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Only SATA Port 4 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 5 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 6 SATA Port 1 USB Vertical CONN x1 USB Headerx3 (5Ports) *x4 X7SPA-L Only USB *x4/x2 Rear CONN ATX PSU 24PIN CONN DMI SATA GEN2 *x4/x6 Intel ICH9 (X7SPA-L) ICH9R (X7SPA-H/HF) USB 2.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual 1-2 Chipset Overview I/O Controller Hub: ICH9R (X7SPA-H & X7SPA-HF) The I/O Controller ICH9R provides the data buffering and interface arbitration required for the system to operate efficiently. It also provides the bandwidth needed for the system to maintain its peak performance. The Direct Media Interface (DMI) provides the connection between the MCH and the ICH9R. The ICH9R supports up to six PCI-Express lanes, six Serial ATA (SATA) ports and twelve USB 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/ X7SPA-HF. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual 1-4 Power Configuration Settings This section describes features of your motherboard that deal with power and power settings. Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the CPU will wake up and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-6 Super I/O The Super I/O provides 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.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual 1-8 LVDS (X7SPA-L only) Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) is an industry-standard electrical signaling system. This signaling system can run at very high speeds over inexpensive copper wires using low power. The LVDS bus on the X7SPA-L motherboard is used to transport video data from the built-in graphics adapter to a computer monitor, such as a user-supplied external LCD display.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. • Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual 2-2 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 Caution: 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. Installation Instructions 1 Install the I/O shield into the chassis. I/O Shield 2 3 Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Refer to the layout on the previous page for mounting hole locations. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual 2-3 System Memory CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Note: Check the Supermicro website for a list of memory modules that have been validated with the X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF motherboard. How to Install SO DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of SO DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1, then DIMM2.
Chapter 2: Installation The SO DIMM Socket 1 Position the SO DIMM module's bottom key so it aligns with the receptive point on the slot. 2 Insert the SO DIMM module vertically at about a 45 degree angle. 3 Press down until the module snaps into place. The side clips will automatically secure the SO DIMM module, locking it into place. 4 To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the side clips near both ends away from the module. This should release it from the slot. Pull the SO DIMM module upwards.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual 2-4 Connectors/I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.
Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB Ports 0/1 on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin definitions.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB 1/2/3/4, Type A USB 10 Pin Definitions Four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 1/2/3/4) are located on the I/O backpanel. Additionally, one Type A Internal USB port (USB 10) and five USB headers (USB 5/6, 7/8, 9) are also located on the motherboard to provide front chassis access. (Cables are not included). See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial Ports-COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4 Pin Definitions Two COM connections (COM1, COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the back I/O panel. COM2 is located just behind the back panel connectors to provide additional onboard serial connection support. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual VGA Connector A VGA connector is located next to the COM1 Port on the I/O back panel. This connector is used to provide video display. Refer to the board layout below for the location.
Chapter 2: Installation LAN Ports / IPMI (X7SPA-HF) RJ45/LAN Pin Definitions LAN ports are located on the I/O back panel. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. There are two Ethernet ports on the X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF and one on the X7SPA-L motherboard Pin # Note: IPMI on the X7SPA-HF is supported through the same network connection as LAN1.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation 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. Pin# Definition 15 +3.3V 16 Ground HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity (for any hard drive activities on the system, including Serial ATA and IDE).
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED Cable to the OH/ Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chassis overheat or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. To turn off the power when set to suspend mode, press the button for at least 4 seconds.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual 2-5 Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard power connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) The 24-pin main power connector (JPW1) is used to provide power to the motherboard and a 4-pin 12V CPU power connector (J7) is required to ensure adequate power to the processor.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers The X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF has two fan headers. Fan1 is the CPU fan and Fan2 is for the system cooling fan. These fans are 4-pin fan headers. However, Pins 1~3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. (Note: Please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans on a motherboard. Please do not use 3-pin fans and 4-pin fans on the same board. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH) Overheat LED Pin Definitions The JOH header is used to connect an LED to provide warnings of chassis overheat. This LED will also blink to indicate a fan failure. Refer to the table on right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions (JL1) Pin# Definition 1 Intrusion Input 2 Ground SATA DOM Power The SATA DOM Power on JWF1 is used to supply power to SATA Disk-on-Module (DOM) solid-state storage devices.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual CD Header CD Header Pin Definitions A 4-pin CD header is located at CD1. This header allows you to use the onboard sound for audio CD playback. Connect an audio cable from your CD drive to the header that fits your cable's connector. See the table at right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 Left Stereo Signal 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Right Stereo Signal SMB Header Pin Definition SMB A System Management Bus (SMB) header is located at JSMB.
Chapter 2: Installation LVDS Connector An LVDS connector (J5) is available on the X7SPA-L only. This connector provides 18-bit LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) for an LCD panel or other similar devices. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Inverter Power Connector The inverter connector on J6 is a 7-pin connector and is used in conjunction with the LVDS connector. Connect the backlight module of the LCD panel to this socket.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual 2-6 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.
Chapter 2: Installation LAN Port Enable/Disable GLAN Enable Jumper Settings JPL1/JPL2 enable or disable LAN Port 1/LAN Port 2 on the motherboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled. Pin# Definition 1-2 Enabled (default) 2-3 Disabled Note: LAN Port 2 is for the X7SPAH/X7SPA-HF only. SMB (I2C) Bus to PCI Slots I2C to PCI-Slots Jumper Settings Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (SMB) to PCI-E and PCI slots.
JPT1 T-SGPIO2 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPG1 JBMC1 Metal contact pads X7SPA-L SLOT1 PCI-E X4 (IN X16 SLOT) ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE REV:1.
Chapter 2: Installation USB Wake-Up USB Wake-Up Jumper Settings Use JPUSB jumper to enable the function of "System Waking-Up via USB devices". This jumper allows you to "wake-up" the system by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of your system. The JPUSB jumper is used together with the USB Wake-Up function in the BIOS. Enable both the jumper and the BIOS setting to activate this function. See the table on the right for jumper settings and jumper connections.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual TPM Support Enable JPT1 allows the user to enable TPM (Trusted Platform Modules) support to enhance data integrity and system security. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled.
Chapter 2: Installation Power LED/Speaker On the JD1 header, pins 1~3 are used for a power LED and pins 4~7 are used for an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a jumper. See the table on the right for speaker pin definitions.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual VGA Enable (X7SPA-HF only) VGA Enable Jumper Settings JPG1 allows the user to enable or disable the onboard VGA adapter on the X7SPA-HF. The default setting is Enabled. Pin# Definition 1-2 Enabled (default) 2-3 Disabled HDA/AC97 Select HDA/AC97 Jumper Settings JL2 allows the user to select between High Definition Audio (HDA) or legacy AC97 audio. The default setting is HD Audio.
Chapter 2: Installation Power Force On Enable/Disable Power Force On Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper JPF allows you to enable (force on) or disable the Power Force On function. If enabled, the power will always stay on automatically. If this function is disabled (the normal setting), the user needs to press the power button to power on the system.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Onboard Indicators GLAN Link/Speed LED Indicator LAN Port LEDs Two LAN ports are located on the I/O Backplane. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow Activity LED (right, see below) indicates activity, while the Link/ Speed LED (left) may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the tables at right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 Serial ATA and HDD Connections Note the following conditions when connecting the Serial ATA and hard disk drive cables: • Be sure to use the correct cable for each connector. Refer to Page 1-1 for cables that came with your shipment. SATA Connectors SATA Connectors Pin Definitions Six (6) Serial ATA (SATA) connectors (I-SATA 0~5) are located on the motherboard, to provide serial link connections.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Notes 2-32
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.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.) 3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system. (If the alarm is on, check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.) Memory Errors 1. Make sure that the SO-DIMM modules are properly installed and fully seated in the slots. 2. You should be using unbuffered Non-ECC DDR2 667 SO-DIMM memory (See Section 2-3).
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed. Some cannot be flashed; it depends on the modifications to the boot block code. 3.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual 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 xxxxxxxx.rom Notes: Be sure to type in a space after "ami".
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-4 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. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual Notes 3-6
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/ X7SPA-HF. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Note: For instructions on BIOS recovery, please refer to the instruction guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright message. Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit to access the submenu items: BOOT Feature Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Bootup Num-Lock This feature selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. The options are Off and On. PS/2 Mouse Support This feature enables support for the PS/2 mouse. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Standby Power in S5 This feature supplies standby power while in S5 (sleep mode). Set this feature to Disabled to comply with EuP requirements, Enable this feature to activate wake-up capability while in sleep mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU Configuration Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system to become unstable.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below. Northbridge Configuration DRAM Frequency This option allows the user to select the desired frequency setting for the onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 667 MHz and 800 MHz. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD This option allows the user to select the desired DRAM timing for the onboard memory modules. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Active State Power Management Select Enabled to start Active-State Power Management for signal transactions between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus. This maximizes power-saving and transaction speed. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Reserved Page Route This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are Disabled, PCI and LPC. USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SATA#2 Configuration (Available if IDE is enabled under "Configure SATA#1 as" above) Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled and Enhanced IDE Detect Timeout (sec) Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices installed in the system. The options are 0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Select UDMA4 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4 . It has a data transfer rate of 100 MBs. The options are Auto, SWDMAn, MWDMAn, and UDMAn. S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF PCI Slot 1 Use this feature to enable or disable PCI slot Option ROMs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROM/ Load Onboard LAN 2 Option ROM Select Enabled to load the onboard LAN Option ROM for the LAN port as specified. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Initiate Graphics Adapter Use this feature to select the graphics controller to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Other, Onboard VGA and Slot 6.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection. The options are None, Hardware, and Software. Redirection After BIOS POST Select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection after Power-On Self-Test (POST). Select Always to keep Console Redirection active all the time after POST. (Note: This setting may not be supported by some operating systems.) Select Boot Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot Loader.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Hardware Health Configuration This feature allows the user to monitor Hardware Health of the system and review the status of each item when displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which determines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS User intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU fans and the chassis ventilation for blockage. High – The processor is running hot. This is a ‘caution’ level since the CPU’s ‘Temperature Tolerance’ has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may activate an overheat alarm: The Default Alarm – the Overheat LED and system buzzer will activate if the High condition continues for some time after it is reached.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Fan Speed Control Modes 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ACPI Aware O/S Enable ACPI support if it is supported by the OS to control ACPI through the Operating System. Otherwise, disable this feature. The options are Yes and No. Suspend Mode This setting allows you to configure the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) state for your system when it is in the Suspend mode. The options are S1, S3 and Auto.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF IPMI Configuration (X7SPA-HF Only) Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com. Note: For this particular motherboard, IPMI shares the same network interface with LAN1. IPMI Firmware Revision This item displays the current IPMI firmware revision.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IP Address - Enter the IP address for this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Subnet Mask - Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 (i.e., 255.255.255.0). Gateway Address - Enter the Gateway address this machine will use (i.e., 192.168.10.1).
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF 4-4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Supervisor Password This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system. User Password: This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Change User Password Select this feature and press to access the submenu , and then type in a new User Password. Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) Password Check Available options are Setup and Always. Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled, the AMI BOIS displays a warning when any program (or virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF 4-5 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled. • 1st Drive • 2nd Drive - [USB: XXXXXXXXX] Retry Boot Devices Select this option to retry booting from the configured boot devices if the systems fail to boot initially. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF figuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press . 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 . Discard Changes Select this option and press to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program.
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the AMI BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
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Appendix C: 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.
X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual B-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
Disclaimer 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 communication 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.
