X9SCi-LN4 X9SCi-LN4F X9SCA X9SCA-F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.
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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 X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F motherboard. About This Motherboard The X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F supports a single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 series, 2nd generation Intel Core® i3, Pentium®, Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F 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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X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F Table of Contents Preface About This Motherboard................................................................................................. iii Manual Organization...................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual:..................................................................................iv Contacting Supermicro...............................................................
Table of Contents Memory Population Guidelines.......................................................................2-11 2-4 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 2-13 Tools Needed................................................................................................. 2-13 Location of Mounting Holes........................................................................... 2-13 Installing the Motherboard..........................
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F CMOS Clear (JBT1).................................................................................. 2-33 PCI Slot SMB Enable (JI2C1/JI2C2).......................................................... 2-33 VGA Enable (JPG1).................................................................................. 2-34 Watch Dog Enable (JWD)......................................................................... 2-34 USB Wake-Up (JPUSB1).................................................
Table of Contents Processor.................................................................................................... 4-3 System Memory ......................................................................................... 4-3 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations...................................................................... 4-4 BOOT Feature............................................................................................... 4-4 Quiet Boot.......................................
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F PCI Express Port......................................................................................... 4-8 PEG Force Gen1......................................................................................... 4-8 Detect Non-Compliant Device..................................................................... 4-8 South Bridge Configuration...................................................................... 4-8 USB Functionst.........................................
Table of Contents NUMA Support.......................................................................................... 4-14 WHEA Support.......................................................................................... 4-14 4-4 Event Logs..................................................................................................... 4-14 Smbios Event Log..................................................................................... 4-14 Erase Event Log..................................
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F 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 Supero Doctor III..........................................................................
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.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User’s Manual X9SCA Series 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.
Chapter 1: Introduction X9SCi-LN4 Series 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.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User’s Manual Motherboard Layout (X9SCA Series) 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 LE2 (Onboard Power LED Indicator) is on, system power is on. Unplug the power cable before installing or removing any components.
Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Layout (X9SCi-LN4 Series) 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 LE2 (Onboard Power LED Indicator) is on, system power is on. Unplug the power cable before installing or removing any components.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User’s Manual X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F Quick Reference SLOT2 JPB LAN2 LAN1 LAN4 LAN3 LE5 LE7 SLOT1 SLOT3 COM1 IPMI LAN KB VGA USB 0/1 Mouse SLOT4 SLOT5 JI2C2 SW1 FAN4 JPUSB1 JPL4 JPL3 JPL2 JPL1 JPW2 SLOT6 JPW1 JPG1 JWOL USB 12/13 DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B JI2C1 B1 USB 4/5 USB 2/3 CPU JBT1 SATA 5 JF1 SATA 4 SATA 2 SATA 0 (3.0) SATA 3 SATA 1 (3.
Chapter 1: Introduction X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F Headers/Connectors Connector Description B1 Onboard Battery COM1, COM2 COM1 Backpanel Serial Port, COM2 Serial Port Header BIOS SPI BIOS Fans 1~4, Fan A System/CPU Fan Headers JF1 Front Panel Control Header JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header JLED1 Power LED Indicator Header JPW1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Required) JPW2 +12V 8-pin CPU power Connector (Required) KB, Mouse Keyboard/Mouse Connectors LAN1/LAN2/LAN3/LAN4 Gigabit (R
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User’s Manual Motherboard Features CPU Single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 series, 2nd generation Intel Core® i3, Pentium®, Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket Memory Four (4) SDRAM slots support up to 32 GB of DDR3 Unbuffered, ECC 1333/1066 memory Supports dual-channel memory bus DIMM sizes UDIMM 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4GB Chipset Intel® C204 Standard Expansion Slots X9SCA/X9SCA-F Only Three (3) 33MHz PCI Slots Two (2) PCI-Express 2.0 x4 in x8 Slots One (1) PCI-Express 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse ports on the I/O backpanel Serial (COM) Ports Two (2) Fast UART 16550 connections: one 9-pin RS-232 port (Backplane COM1 port) and one header (FP COM2) Super I/O Winbond Super I/O NCT6776F BIOS 64 Mb SPI AMI BIOS® SM Flash BIOS Play and Plug (PnP0, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.3, ACPI 1.0/2.0/3.0, USB Keyboard and SMBIOS 2.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User’s Manual X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F Block Diagram BLOCK DIAGRAM RoHS 6/6 DDR3 (CHA) (SLOT6) PCIe2.0_x16 PCIe x16 SLOT 5.0Gb (SLOT5) PCIe x8 SLOT (X9SCA/-F only) P9-10 DIMM1 DIMM2(Far) 1333/1066MHz Sandy Bridge PCIe2.0_x4 DDR3 (CHB) P11-12 1333/1066MHz 4 UDIMM DIMM1 DIMM2(Far) 5.0Gb x4 DMI II MISC VRs P28-29 PCIe x8 SLOT (X9SCA/-F only) PCIe_x4 5.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview The X9SCi-LN4/X9SCA series motherboard supports a single Intel® Xeon E31200 series, 2nd generation Intel Core® i3, Pentium®, Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket. Built upon the functionality and the capability of the C204 chipset, the motherboard provides substantial enhancement to system performance and storage capability for Bromolow server platforms in a sleek package.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F 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.
Chapter 1: Introduction the Windows OS environment or used with Supero Doctor II in Linux. Supero Doctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure Supero Doctor 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.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User’s Manual 8-pin (JPW2) power connectors on the motherboard. Failure in doing so will void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard. 2. To provide adequate power to SATA devices, please connect the SATA DOM PWR connector (JWF1) to the power supply. 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.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. • Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual 2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ! Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
Chapter 2: Installation 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the North center edge and the South center edge of the CPU. North Center Edge South Center Edge 4. Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys. Once it is aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual 5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 7. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock. CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place Warning: You can only install the CPU inside the socket only in one direction.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the Motherboard's and the Heatsink Bracket underneath. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (-do not over-tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) 4.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual Removing the Heatsink ! Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. 1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the illustration below. 2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink 1. Locate the CPU Fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) 2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan power connector and are not interfered with other components. Thermal Grease 3. Inspect the CPU Fan wires to make sure that the wires are routed through the bottom of the heatsink. 4.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual 7. Align the four heatsink fasteners 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.
Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components. Active Heatsink Removal Unplug the PWR cord 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header. 3.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual 2-3 Installing DDR3 Memory Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A (Slot A, Channel 1, see the next page for the location). For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed in the same bank. 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support The X9SCi-LN4/X9SCA series supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 ECC 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.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual 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 boundary- 512 MB 3.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed. 5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging motherboard components. 6.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Motherboard I/O Backpanel 2 1 5 4 6 7 10 11 8 9 3 Motherboard I/O Backpanel 1. Keyboard (Purple) 6. COM 1 2. PS/2 Mouse (Green) 7. VGA 3. USB Port 0 8. LAN1 4. USB Port 1 9. LAN2 5. IPMI LAN (X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA-F Only) 10. LAN3 (X9SCi-LN4/-LN4F Only) 11.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB Ports 0/1 on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB 0/1 Pin Definitions Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, six USB connections (USB 2/3, USB 4/5, USB 12/13) are used to provide front chassis access (USB Cables are not included). See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2) are located next to the VGA port on the I/O Backpanel. In addition, an IPMI Dedicated LAN is also located above USB 0/1 on the X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA-F to provide a dedicated network connection for IPMI 2.0. Two additional Ethernet ports (LAN3/LAN4) are also available on the X9SCi-LN4/-LN4F. All these ports accept RJ45 type cables. Notes 1. The IPMI Dedicated LAN is for the X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA-F only. 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) A COM Port (COM1) is located on the I/O backpanel, and another Serial Connection (COM2) is located below the SATA ports to provide front access. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin # Definition Pin # DCD 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground 10 NC 1. COM1 2.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual Video Connector A Video (VGA) connector is located next to the COM Port on the I/O backpanel. This connector is used to provide a connection for video and graphics display. Refer to the board layout below for the location.
Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 15 +5V 16 Ground HDD LED 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 on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10. NIC1 LED and NIC2 LED are 2-pin NIC LED headers. Attach NIC LED cables to NIC1 and NIC2 LED indicators to display network activities. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Power Button Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Button connection is located on pins1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-6 Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors The 24 - pin main power connector (JPW1) is used to provide power to the motherboard. The 8-pin CPU PWR connector (JPW2) is also required for the processor.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual Fan Headers (FAN1~4, FANA) Fan Header Pin Definitions The X9SCi-LN4/X9SCA series has five fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 4 and Fan A). These fans are 4-pin fan headers. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. A fan speed control setting in the BIOS Hardware Monitoring section allows the BIOS to automatically set fan speeds based on the system temperature. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Internal Buzzer (SPKR1) The Internal Buzzer (SPKR1) can be used to provide audible indications for various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Speaker (JSPK) On the JSPK header, Pins 3~4 are used for internal speaker. Close Pins 3~4 with a cap to use the onboard speaker. If you wish to use an external speaker, close Pins 1~4 with a cable. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Internal Buzzer Pin Definition Pin# Definitions Pin 1 Pos.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual Onboard Power LED (JLED1) An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED1. This Power LED header is connected to Front Control Panel located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO 0/1 Headers (T-SGPIO) Two T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located near the SATA connectors on the motherboard. These headers are used to communicate with the enclosure management chip in the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer to the board layout below for the locations of the headers. TPM Header (JTPM) This header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is available from a third-party vendor.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual DOM PWR Connector (JWF1) The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connector, located at JWF1, provides 5V (Gen1/Gen) power to a solid_state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports. See the table on the right for pin definitions. DOM PWR Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 5V 2 Ground 3 Ground Wake-On-LAN (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is located at JWOL on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation NIC3/NIC4 (NIC LED3/LED4) Attach LED cables to the NIC LED3 and NIC LED4 headers to display network activity for LAN3 and LAN4 ports respectively. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Note: Available only on the X9SCi-LN4/-LN4F. LAN3/LAN4 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 1 Vcc 2 Act LED - Unit ID Switch UID Switch The rear UID switch, the rear UID LED and front UID LED on JF1 are designed to work together.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual 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.
Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear (JBT1) JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Note: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual VGA Enable (JPG1) JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA connector. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the table on the right for jumper settings. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPG1) Both Jumpers Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled Watch Dog Enable (JWD) Watch Dog (JWD) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs.
Chapter 2: Installation USB Wake-Up (JPUSB1) Use the jumper JPUSB1 to "wake-up" your system by pressing a key on a USB keyboard or clicking the USB mouse connected to the Backplane USB Ports 0/1. JPUSB1 is used together with a USB Wake-Up feature in the BIOS. Enable this jumper and the USB support in the BIOS to wake up your system via USB devices.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual 2-8 Onboard Indicators LAN Link LED LAN Port LEDs The LAN ports are located on the I/O backpanel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connections. See the tables at right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED (LE2) An Onboard Power LED is located at LE2 on the motherboard. When LE2 is on, the AC power cable is connected and the system is running. Unsupported Memory LED (LE3) LE3 is located next to LE2. When LE3 blinks, it is an indication/warning that unsupported memory is installed in one (or more) of the memory slots. Onboard Standby Power LED (LE4) An onboard Standby Power LED is located at LE4.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual Rear UID LED (LE5) The rear UID LED is located at LE5 on the backpanel. This LED is used in conjunction with the rear UID switch to provide easy identification of a system that might be in need of service. Rear UID LED (LE5) LED Settings Blue: Solid UID Toggled On IPMI Heartbeat LED (LE7) An IPMI Heartbeat LED is located at LE7. When LE7 blinks, the IPMI is functioning properly. Refer to the table on the right for details.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 SATA Connections SATA Connections Six Serial ATA (SATA) connectors (I-SATA 0~5) are located on the motherboard. I-SATA Ports 0/1 support SATA 3.0 (6Mb/s), and I-SATA Ports 2~5 support SATA 2.0 (3 Mb/s). Serial Link connections provide faster data transmission than legacy Parallel ATA. See the table on the right for pin definitions. SATA Connectors Pin Definitions Pin# Signal 1 Ground 2 SATA_TXP 3 SATA_TXN 4 Ground 5 SATA_RXN 6 SATA_RXP 7 Ground A. I-SATA 0 (3.
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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 (LE2) is not on.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to remove all the add-on cards and cables first. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.) 3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system. (If the alarm is on, check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.) Memory Errors 1.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have followed all the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F supports up to 32GB of unbuffered ECC DDR3 SDRAM (1.5V, 1333/1066 MHz). See Section 2-3 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows, security programs, and audio drivers. 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.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual 3-4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder. 4. Remove the battery.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro. com/support/rma/).
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/ X9SCA/X9SCA-F. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Note: For instructions on BIOS recovery, please refer to the instruction guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User 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.
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.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit to access the submenu items: BIOS SETUP UTILTY Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Boot Security Exit System Boot Feature Setting.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Watch Dog Function If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User Manual Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS and frequency. This makes the processor more energy effiicient, resulting in further gains. The options are HW_ALL, SW_ALL and SW-ANY. CPU C3 Report, CPU C6 Report This BIOS feature enables or disables C3 (ACPI C2) or C6 (ACPI C3) reporting to the operating system. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C-State package limit setting If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0, C1, C6, C7 and No Limit.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User Manual VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resourcesharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Legacy USB Support This feature enables support for legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if USB devices are not present. Select Disable to have USB devices available only for EFI applicatioins. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off This item is for Operating Systems that does not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When enabled, EHCI ownership change will be claimed by the EHCI driver.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User Manual SATA Port0~Port5 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port. Staggered Spin Up Set this item to Enabled to enable Staggered Spin-up support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. External SATA Port Set this item to Enabled to enable eSATA support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Hot Plug Set this item to Enabled to enable hot-plugging. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SR-IOV Support Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) is a specification that allows a PCIe device to appear as multiple physical devices to the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PCI-E Slot 4, 5, 6, & 7 OPROM Use this feature to enable or disable PCI slot Option ROMs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Onboard LAN Option ROM Select This feature selects whether to load the iSCSI or PXE onboard LAN option ROM. The options are iSCSI and PXE.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User Manual Terminal Type : Select ANSI, VT100, VT100+, or VT-UTF8 Bits per Second (BPS): 9600, 19200, 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 Recorder Mode: Disabled or Enabled Resolution 100x31: Disabled or Enabled Legacy OS Redirection Resolution: 80x24 or 80x25 Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management / Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Use this feature to enable console
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS onboard fans to run at 30% of the Initial PWM Cycle for best power efficiency and maximum quietness. The options are Full Speed (@100% of PWM Cycle), Standard (@50% of PWM Cycle), and Optimal (@30% of PWM Cycle). CPU Temperature Display Mode This feature displays the CPU temperature detected by DTS (i.e., +34oC) or temperature status in text ("Low", "Medium" or "High"). The options are Text Mode or DTS.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User Manual ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS BIOS SETUP UTILTY Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Boot Security Exit Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. View Smbios Event Log View System Event Log : : Enter: +/- : F1 : F2 : F3 : F4 : ESC : Select Screen Select Item Select Change Opt. General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Save & Exit Exit Version x.xx.xxxx. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User Manual BMC Self Test Log This feature logs any BMC messages returned during a BMC self-test. It shows the total number of entries and will allow the viewing of each event by scrolling down. Erase Log - Select Yes, On every reset or No. When Log is Full - Select Clear Log or Do Not Log Anymore.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS BMC Network Configuration Set this feature to configure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address. Configuration Source This feature selects whether the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address are automatically assigned by the network's DHCP server (Dynamic Host and Configuration Protocol) "Dynamic" or manually entered by the user "Static". If Static is selected, the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address must be manually entered below.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User Manual 4-6 Boot Settings BIOS SETUP UTILTY Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Setup Prompt Timeout Boot Security Exit 1 Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Boot Options Priority : : Enter: +/- : F1 : F2 : F3 : F4 : ESC : Select Screen Select Item Select Change Opt. General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Save & Exit Exit Version x.xx.xxxx. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILTY Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Boot Security Exit Password Description Set Setup Administrator Pasword. If ONLY the administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password must be 3 to 20 characters long.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User Manual 4-8 Exit Options BIOS SETUP UTILTY Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Boot Security Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Exit system setup after saving the changes. Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override Built-in EFI Shell : : Enter: +/- : F1 : F2 : F3 : F4 : ESC : Select Screen Select Item Select Change Opt.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press . This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use Restore User Defaults To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press . Use this feature to retrieve user-defined settings that were saved previously. Boot Override Set this feature to override a previously defined boot device.
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Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with bootup. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue to bootup. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items. (Note: To install the Windows Operating System, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F User's Manual B-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-based 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 baseboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Website 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.
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UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose. However, a USB Hard Disk drive cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time. To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below. 1. Using a different machine, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.
UEFI BIOS Recovery Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Recovery WARNING! System firmware is being updated. Keyboard is locked. DO NOT TURN THE POWER OFF!!! Once firmware update is completed press any key to reboot the system Flash update progress 47% : : Enter: +/- : F1 : F2 : F3 : F4 : ESC : Select Screen Select Item Select Change Opt. General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Save & Exit Exit Version 2.12.1211. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
X9SCi-LN4/X9SCi-LN4F/X9SCA/X9SCA-F 8. When a DOS prompt appears, type AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed. 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC power cable to clear CMOS, and then plug in the AC power cable to power on the system. 10. Press continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 11. Press to load default settings. 12.
(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 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.
