X10SLE-DF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.
The information in this user’s manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc.
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 X10SLE-DF motherboard. About This Motherboard The X10SLE-DF supports the Intel® Xeon E3-1200 v3, 4th-Generation Core i3, Pentium, or Celeron processor in the LGA1150 H3 socket. With the Intel® C224 Express chipset built in, the X10SLE-DF motherboard offers a 24-node MicroCloud platform with 1/2-HDD per node and two nodes per board.
X10SLE-DF 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 given to ensure proper system installation or to relay safety precautions.
Contacting Supermicro Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 Email: sales@supermicro.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Chipset Overview ............................................................................................ 1-9 1-3 Special Features............................................................................................ 1-10 1-4 PC Health Monitoring................................................
Table of Contents Watch Dog Enable/Disable....................................................................... 2-21 ME Recovery ............................................................................................ 2-22 Manufacturer Mode Select........................................................................ 2-22 Thermal Throttling Triggered by Power-Failure Enable (J7)..................... 2-23 2-9 Onboard Indicators..........................................................................
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual Appendix A Software Installation Instructions A-1 Installing Software Programs...........................................................................A-1 A-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III.............................................................................A-2 Appendix B UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions B-1 An Overview to the UEFI BIOS.......................................................................B-1 B-2 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (the Main BIOS Block).
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. This motherboard was especially designed to be used in an SMC-proprietary chassis only as part of an integrated server solution. A quick reference guide is included in the shipping package.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual X10SLE-DF 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 received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
Chapter 1: Introduction SW2 SW1 PWR BT JKVM1 LAN Switch Node Switch J9 J7 BMC Firmware BMC Memory BMC Firmware BMC Memory P1-JWD1 P2-JWD1 P1-JPG1 P2-JPG2 LE5 JPV2 J37 LE6 BAR CODE P1-PORT80 BMC BMC LAN CTRL J38 P2-PORT80 LAN CTRL Battery J2 IPMI_LAN J10 MAC CODE P2/P1-LAN2 MAC CODE P2/P1-LAN1 J3 J4 LED7 PLED1 USB0/1 NODE SW PLED2 X10SLE-DF Motherboard Layout P2-DIMMA2 P2-DIMMA1 Rev. 1.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual X10SLE-DF Quick Reference JKVM1 P1-JWD1 P2-JWD1 P2-DIMMB2 P2-DIMMB1 P1-JPME1 P1-JPME2 PCH JBT1 CPU1 (SMC-Proprietary Add-On Card Slot) J8 J37 P1-JPG1 P2-JPG2 P2-DIMMA2 P2-DIMMA1 P2-JPME2 P1-DIMMA1 P1-DIMMB1 P1-DIMMA2 P1-DIMMB2 1-4 P1-PORT80 LE5 P1-JPME2 JPV1 J38 P2-PORT80 LE6 LED7 PLED1 J10 MAC CODE MAC CODE PCH J7 MAC CODE P2/P1-LAN1 X10SLE-DF Rev. 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction X10SLE-DF Jumpers Jumper Description Default J7 Thermal Throttling Triggered by Power Fail Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled: Thermal Throttling Triggered by PWR-Failure) JBT1/JBT2 CMOS Clear for Node 1 (JBT1)/Node 2 (JBT2) (Off: Normal) P1-JPG1/P2JPG1 VGA Enable for Node 1 (P1-JPG1)/Node 2 (P2-JPG1) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) P1-JPME1/P2JPME1 ME Recovery for Node 1 (P2-JPME1)/ Node 2 (P2-JPME1) Pins 1-2 (Normal) P1-JPME2/P2JPME2 Manufacture Mode Select for Node 1 (P1-JPME2)/Node 2 (P
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual Motherboard Features CPU • Memory • • • Single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 v3, 4th-Generation Core i3, Pentium, or a Celeron processor in an LGA1150 H3 socket for each node; Two (2) processors onboard (CPU1/CPU2) Four (4) DIMM slots support up to 32 GB of DDR3 VLP (Very-Low-Profile) Unbuffered ECC 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory for each node; Eight (8) memory modules support up to 64 GB of DDR3 memory onboard for both nodes combined Dual-channel memory DIMM sizes UDIMM Chipset 1 GB, 2 GB,
Chapter 1: Introduction Ethernet LAN Ports/IPMI-LAN on the IO Backplane • • Two (2) Ethernet LAN ports (LAN1/LAN2) for each node, (P1-LAN1/LAN2 for Node 1; P2-LAN1/LAN2 for Node 2); Four (4) GLAN ports onboard One (1) shared IPMI-dedicated LAN port supported by BMC controller chips for remote console interface.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual X10SLE-DF Block Diagram SVID SVID FLASH SPI SPI 128Mb Lynx Point C224 PCH USB 2.0 X 2 480Mb/s PCIe 1.0 X 1 ASPEED ASP2400 Haswell (H3) 4 ports stacked RJ45 (1Gb) USB 2.0 X 2 (KVM Switch) VGA (KVM Switch) COM (KVM Switch) RTL8363SB (LAN Switch) I-350-AM2 ASPEED ASP2400 PCIe 2.0 X 1 USB 2.0 X 2 480Mb/s PCIe 1.0 X 1 DDR3 (CHA) DIMM1 1600/1333MHz DIMM2(Far) 4 UDIMM DDR3 (CHB) DIMM1 1600/1333MHz DIMM2(Far) 5.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview The X10SLE-DF supports the Intel® Xeon E3-1200 v3, 4th-Generation Core i3, Pentium, or a Celeron processor in an LGA1150 H3 socket. Built upon the functionality and capability of the C224 Express chipset, the X10SLE-DF is optimized for high-end, high-performance, Micro-Cloud server platforms.
X10SLE-DF 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 Windows OS environment or used with SuperDoctor ® II in Linux. SuperDoctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predefined thresholds. 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual Notes 1-12
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.
X10SLE-DF 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.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual عند التخلص النهائي من هذا المنتج ينبغي التعامل معه وفقا لجميع القىانين واللىائح الىطنية 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다. Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen. 2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Important: • • • • • Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing, or changing any hardware components. Please install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. If you are buying a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multidirectional heatsink only.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual 3. Once the load plate is open, use your thumb and 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 keys, which are the semicircular cutouts on the sides of the CPU (shown below), against the socket keys, the semicircular notches on the sides of the CPU socket.
Chapter 2: Installation 7. Once the CPU is properly installed, use your thumb to gently push the load plate handle down to the handle lock and lock it. CPU properly installed Load Plate Handle is locked into place 8. When the CPU is securely locked into the CPU socket, the plastic cap will be automatically loosened from the load plate. Use your thumb and index finger to remove the plastic cap from the socket. The plastic cap will pop open when the CPU is properly installed in the socket.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply 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 and the underlying heatsink bracket. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (the #1 and #2 screws in the figure below) until just snug. To avoid possible damage to the CPU, do not over-tighten the screws. 4.
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 uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or the CPU socket. 1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the figure below. 2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force.) 3.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual 2-4 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. MAC CODE MAC CODE DIMM Installation J9 BAR CODE MAC CODE MAC CODE 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1-DIMMA1 (for Node 1) and P2DIMMA (for Node 2).
Chapter 2: Installation Removing Memory Modules Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM modules from the motherboard. Memory Support Towards the CPU Channel A, Slot 1 Channel A, Slot 2 (Blue Slot) Channel B, Slot 1 Channel B, Slot 2 (Blue Slot) Towards the edge of the motherboard The X10SLE-DF supports two nodes; each node supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 ECC 1600/1333/1066 MHz VLP (Very-Low-Profile) memory in 4 slots.
X10SLE-DF 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 3.01 VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85 TSEG 1 MB 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting 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.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual 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.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-6 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. Front I/O Panel GE DC B A MAC CODE MAC CODE J9 H F BAR CODE MAC CODE MAC CODE X10SLE-DF Rev. 1.01 F A B C D E H G Front I/O Panel A. Power Button (PWR Button to power-on or power off Node 1 and Node 2) B. Front IO JKVM1 (USB 2.0 x2/VGA/COM) C.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual Power Switch//LED Indicator A power switch/LED (SW1) is located next to the USB/KVM connector on the front IO panel. Use this switch to turn on and off the power supply for both Node 1 and Node 2. Press the switch (SW1) briefly to turn on the power if it is off. Press and hold SW1 to shut down both Node 1 and Node 2. Node_ID Switch/KVM/LED Indicator A Node_ID Switch/KVM/LED indicator (SW2) is located next to the IPMI LAN port on the front IO panel.
Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) fore each node are located on the front I/O panel to provide internet connections. LAN Ports 1/2 for Node 1 are located at P1LAN1 and P1-LAN2; LAN Ports 1/2 for Node 2 are located at P2-LAN1/P2-LAN2. In addition, an IPMI-LAN port, which provides a network connection via the IPMI 2.0 interface, is located next to the P2/P1-LAN1 ports on the IO panel. The IPMILAN port is shared between Node 1 and Node 2.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual USB 2.0 (x2)/VGA/COM Connector JKVM1 supports USB 2.0 (x2)/VGA/COM (UART) connections on the front IO panel to provide console redirection support or remote networking interface. See the layout below for the location. A A. USB 2.0 (x2)/VGA/COM MAC CODE MAC CODE J9 BAR CODE MAC CODE MAC CODE X10SLE-DF Rev. 1.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. SMC-Proprietary Add-On Card Slot An SMC-proprietary add-on card slot is located at J8 on the motherboard. Install an appropriate add-on card into this slot to provide power supply and SIG SATA interface support to Node 1 or Node 2.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual 2-8 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 VGA Enable Jumpers P1-JPG1/P2-JPG1 allow the user to enable the onboard VGA support for Node 1 (P1JPG1) or Node 2 (P2-JPG1). The default setting is 1-2 to enable VGA support. See the table on the right for jumper settings. VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Enabled (Default) 2-3 Disabled Watch Dog Enable/Disable A Watch Dog (WD) Timer is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual ME Recovery Set Jumpers P1-JPME1/P2-JPME1 to select ME Firmware Recovery mode for Node 1 (P1JPME1)/Node 2 (P2-JPME1). ME Recovery limits system resource for essential function use only without putting restrictions on power use. In the single-operation mode, online upgrade will be available via Recovery mode. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Thermal Throttling Triggered by PowerFailure Enable (J7) Close pins 1-2 of Jumper J7 to trigger Thermal Throttling when the power supply fails. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual 2-9 Onboard Indicators Link LED Activity LED GLAN 1/2 LEDs The LAN 1/2 ports for Node 1 and Node 2 are located on the front IO panel. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED on the right indicates Link. The Activity LED on the left may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed. See the tables at right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation PWR LED Indicators (PLED1/PLED2) PWR LEDs (PLED1/PLED2) Status Two Power LED Indicators are located on the motherboard. When PLED1 is on, power supply is connected to Node 1. When PLED2 is on, the power supply to Node 2 is connected. Press the power button at SW1 to power on or power off Node 1 and Node 2. See the table at right for more information.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual UID LED Indicator An LED Indicator is located at LED7 on the motherboard. Press the UID button again to turn off the LED Indicator. The UID Indicator provides easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service. UID LED Status Color/State Status Blue: On Unit Identified Note: UID can also be triggered via the IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on the IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website @ http://www.supermicro. com. A.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 SATA Connections SATA 3.0 Connections Four Serial_ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors are on the HDD backplane to provide SATA 3.0/6 Gb/s support. These SATA connections are supported by Intel C224 PCH chips. These Serial Link connections provide faster data transmission than Legacy Parallel ATA. Refer to the HDD backplane that came with your system for the locations of the SATA 3.0 connectors. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual Notes 2-28
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.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video, 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 the memory modules and 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 problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X10SLE-DF supports two nodes; each node supports up to 32GB of unbuffered ECC DDR3 1.5V/1.35V, 1600/1333/1066 MHz VLP (Very-Low-Profile) memory in four slots. 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.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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. Proper Battery Disposal Warning: Please handle used batteries carefully.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual 3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro. com/RmaForm/).
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X10SLE-DF. The ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS setup utility setup screens. Note: For AMI BIOS recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions in Appendix C. Starting the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up.
X10SLE-DF 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 through the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in the Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in the HH:MM:SS format. Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press to access the submenu items. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an excessively high DRAM frequency, or an improper DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When this occurs, revert the setting to the manufacturer's default setting to ensure proper system operation.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the BIOS ROM of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual • FSB Speed • Maximum CPU Speed • Minimum CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Intel HT(Hyper-Threading) Technology • Intel VT-x (Virtualization) Technology • Intel SMX (Safer Mode Extensions) Technology • 64-bit • EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedstepTechnology) Technology • CPU C3 State • CPU C6 State • CPU C7 State • L1 Data Cache • L1 Code Cache • L2 Cache • L3 Cache Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum, which w
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Active Processor Cores This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, and 3. Limit CPUID Maximum Select Enabled to set the maximum CPU ID value and to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions. The options are Enabled and Disabled (for the Windows OS).
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual turbo mode for the CPU. The options are Max Non-Turbo Performance and Turbo Performance. EIST EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Power Limit3 Duty Cycle Use this feature to set the value of CPU Power Limit3 Duty Cycle for your system. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer's default setting. DDR Power Limit1 Use this feature to set the power limit for DDR1. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer's default setting.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual ment via IPMI 2.0. The options are Performance, Balanced Performance, Balanced Energy, and Energy Efficient. VR Current Value Use this feature to set the limit on the current voltage regulator. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer's default setting.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS C1 State Auto Demotion When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6, or C7 requests to C1 based on the un-cored auto-demote state. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C3 State Auto Demotion When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on the un-cored auto-demote state. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C-State Pre-Wake Select Enabled to enable C State Pre-Wake State support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual PCIe Configuration This item displays the information of the (graphics) device installed in a PCI-E slot. Run-time C7 Allowed Select Enabled for Run-time C7 support, which will allow the CPU to enter the deep-sleep state while the system is in operation to reduce power consumption. (Note: Please be sure to restore the default settings and save appropriate endpoint settings for all components associated to this feature before you enable this feature.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • P1-DIMMA1 • P1-DIMMA2 • P1-DIMMB1 • P1-DIMMB2 • CAS Latency (tCL) • Minimum Delay Time • CAS to RAS (tRODmin) • Row Precharge (tRPmin) • Active to Precharege (tRASmin) Memory Frequency Limiter Use this feature to set the limit of memory frequency for DIMM modules installed on the motherboard. The options are Auto, 1067 (MHz), 1333 (MHz), and 1600 (MHz).
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual PCH-IO Configuration This item displays the information for the PCH-IO Chip. • Intel PCH Rev ID • USB Configuration • USB Devices EHCI1 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) Controller 1 for USB 2.0 support. One EHCI controller must always be enabled. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. EHCI2 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) Controller 2 for USB 2.0 support. One EHCI controller must always be enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS XHCI Mode This feature handles the operation mode for the XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) controller. The settings are Smart Auto, Auto, Enabled, Disabled, and Manual. SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA Devices and displays the following items: SATA Controllers This item Enables or Disables the built-in SATA controllers on the motherboard. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual Port 0 ~ Port 1 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRESET initialization sequence to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. If the item - SATA Mode Select is set to IDE, the following items are displayed: Serial ATA Port 0~ Port 1 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: Above 4G Decoding Select Enabled for 64-bit devices to be decoded above the 4GB address space if 64bit PCI decoding is supported by the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual IPv6 PXE Support (Available when Network Stack is set to Enabled) Set this item to Enabled to activate IPv6 PXE Support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip AST2400 Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Change Settings Use this feature to specify the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select Auto to let the BIOS automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits. Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SC0, ESCN, and VT400. Redirection After BIOS Post Use this feature to enable or disable Legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test). When this item is set to Bootloader, Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before OS initialization.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual 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, Hardware RTS/ CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff. Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits The setting for each of these features is displayed.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-4 Event Logs Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to support SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCI Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support PCI Error Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log If No is selected, data stored in the event log will not be erased.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This feature toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI The Multiple-Event-Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurences. A duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented. This is a numeric value. The default value is 1.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon the next system reboot. Select Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot. The options are No; Yes, On next reset; and Yes, On every reset.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual it to the system manually in the field. If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server in the network that it is attached to and request the next available IP address for this computer. The options are DHCP and Static. The following items are assigned IP addresses automatically if DHCP is selected, or can be configured manually if Static is selected. Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-6 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure THE boot settings: Set Boot Priority This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities • 1st Device • 2nd Device Network Device BBS Priorities • 1st Device UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities • 1st Boot Device Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a boot device from which the systems will boot after power-on. Add Boot Option Enter the name of the new boot option here. Path for Boot Option Enter the path of the new boot option here. Create Press here to create the new boot option.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Delete Driver Option This feature allows the user to delete a previously defined boot device from which the systems boots during startup. The settings are [any pre defined boot device].
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual 4-7 Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator password, which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 to 8 characters long.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to exit 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 .
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press . These are factory settings designed for maximum system performance, but not for maximum stability. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press . Use this feature to save the default settings set by the user in the BIOS setup utility for future use.
Appendix A: Software Installation Instructions Appendix A Software Installation Instructions A-1 Installing Software Programs The Supermicro ftp site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the ftp site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to create a CD/DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains.
X10SLE-DF Motherboard User’s Manual A-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system. SuperDoctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status.
Appendix A: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III program and user’s manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperDoctor II application instead.
X10SLE-DF Motherboard User’s Manual Notes A-4
Appendix B: UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix B 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.
X10SLE-DF 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 B: 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.
X10SLE-DF User’s Manual 9. After seeing the message that the BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC power cable from the power supply to clear the CMOS, and then plug the AC power cable into the power supply again and 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.
(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.
