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Supermicro X10SLM+-F User Manual

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X10SLM+-F
X10SLM+-LN4F
X10SLL+-F
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.1a

Table of Contents

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Supermicro X10SLM+-F Specifications

General IconGeneral
PS/2 ports quantity0
IPMI LAN (RJ-45) portYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
Maximum UDIMM memory32 GB
Number of DIMM slots4
Supported DIMM module capacities1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Memory voltage1.35, 1.5 V
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Supported memory clock speeds1600 MHz
BIOS typeAMI
ACPI version5.0
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
Wi-FiNo
LAN controllerIntel I210-AT, Realtek RTL8211E
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
On-board graphics card modelAspeed AST2400
Bundled software- IPMI v2.0\\r - SuperDoctor III\\r - Watch Dog\\r - NMI
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Intel Xeon seriesE3-1200
Processor manufacturerIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel® C224
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width244 mm

Summary

Preface

About This Motherboard

Overview of the X10SLM+/X10SLL+ Motherboard Series features and capabilities.

Manual Organization

Describes the structure and content of the manual, outlining chapters and appendices.

Conventions Used in the Manual

Explains symbols and warnings used in the manual for proper installation and safety.

Contacting Supermicro

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview

Provides a general introduction and checklist of items included with the motherboard.

1-2 Chipset Overview

Details the Intel C220/C222/C224 Express Chipset and its features.

1-3 Special Features

Describes special features like recovery from AC power loss and PC health monitoring.

1-4 PC Health Monitoring

Explains the board's PC health monitoring capabilities, including voltage and fan status.

1-5 ACPI Features

Explains Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) features for power management.

1-6 Power Supply

Details power supply requirements, including ATX connectors and voltage.

1-7 Super I/O

Describes the Super I/O chip and its serial communication port capabilities.

1-8 Advanced Power Management

Discusses advanced power management features like Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager.

Motherboard Features

Lists and describes the key features of the X10SLM+/X10SLL+ motherboard.

System Block Diagram

Illustrates the system architecture and component interconnections.

Chapter 2 Installation

2-1 Standardized Warning Statements

Industry-standard warnings to alert users to potential hazards during installation.

Battery Handling

Provides crucial safety warnings and instructions for handling and disposing of batteries.

Product Disposal

Instructions on the proper disposal of the product according to national laws and regulations.

2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices

Details precautions for handling static-sensitive components to prevent damage.

Precautions and Unpacking

Lists measures to protect equipment from ESD and guides safe unpacking.

2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its heatsink securely.

Installing the LGA1150 Processor

Detailed guide on how to correctly install the LGA1150 processor into the socket.

Heatsink Installation and Removal

Instructions for mounting, connecting, and safely removing the CPU heatsink.

2-4 Installing DDR3 Memory

Step-by-step guide for installing DDR3 memory modules into the motherboard slots.

DIMM Installation, Support, and Guidelines

Covers DIMM installation, supported memory types, and population recommendations.

2-5 Motherboard Installation

Instructions for installing the motherboard into a computer chassis.

Tools, Mounting Holes, and Installation Steps

Lists necessary tools, identifies mounting holes, and details installation steps.

2-6 Connectors/IO Ports

Identifies and explains the various onboard connectors and I/O ports.

Backplane I/O Panel and Serial/Video Ports

Details backplane ports and explains serial COM and video connections.

USB and Ethernet Ports

Describes USB ports, headers, and Ethernet ports with pin definitions.

Unit Identifier and Front Panel Controls

Explains the UID switch and front panel controls for system identification and operation.

Front Panel Interface Components and Indicators

Defines pinouts for front panel buttons and indicators like NMI, Power, and LEDs.

2-7 Connecting Cables

Provides pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors.

Power Connectors

Details the 24-pin ATX and 8-pin CPU power connectors and their pinouts.

Fan Headers and Chassis Intrusion

Describes fan headers for cooling and the chassis intrusion header for security.

Internal Buzzer, Power LED, DOM, Standby Power

Explains internal buzzer, onboard power LED, DOM, and standby power headers.

SGPIO, TPM/Port 80 Headers

Details SGPIO headers for general I/O and TPM/Port 80 headers for security.

Power SMB, LAN LED Headers

Describes the Power SMB (I2C) connector and LAN LED headers.

2-8 Jumper Settings

Explains how to use jumpers to configure motherboard settings.

Jumper Explanation and LAN Settings

Explains jumper functionality and how to enable/disable Gigabit LAN ports.

CMOS Clear and SMB Settings

Details clearing CMOS settings and enabling PCI Slot SMB support via jumpers.

Watch Dog, VGA Enable

Explains how to enable/disable Watch Dog timer and the onboard VGA connector.

ME Recovery and Mode Select

Describes jumper settings for Management Engine (ME) recovery and manufacture mode.

BIOS and LAN Firmware Upgrade Jumpers

Instructions for enabling BIOS recovery and LAN firmware upgrades using jumpers.

2-9 Onboard Indicators

Explains the various onboard LEDs and their meanings.

LAN and IPMI LEDs

Describes LAN port activity/link LEDs and dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs.

Power, IPMI Heartbeat, and UID LEDs

Explains onboard power, IPMI heartbeat, and UID LEDs for system status.

2-10 SATA Connections

Details the onboard SATA connectors, types, and pin definitions.

SATA Port Details

Describes SATA 3.0 connections and supported RAID configurations.

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures

Provides general procedures for troubleshooting system issues.

Before Power On

Steps to check before powering on the system to diagnose issues.

No Power

Steps to diagnose and resolve 'no power' issues.

No Video

Troubleshooting steps for systems that do not display video output.

Memory Errors

Guidance on identifying and resolving memory-related errors.

Losing the System’s Setup Configuration

Explains causes and solutions for losing BIOS setup configuration.

3-2 Technical Support Procedures

Steps to follow before contacting technical support for assistance.

3-3 Frequently Asked Questions

Answers common questions about memory support and BIOS updates.

3-4 Battery Removal and Installation

Instructions for removing and installing the onboard motherboard battery.

Battery Removal

Step-by-step guide for safely removing the onboard battery.

Proper Battery Disposal

Warnings and guidelines for the proper disposal of used batteries.

Battery Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing a new onboard battery.

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS

4-1 Introduction

Introduces the AMI BIOS Setup Utility and its basic navigation.

BIOS Setup Utility Access and Navigation

Explains how to enter the BIOS setup utility and navigate its screens.

4-2 Main Setup

Details the main BIOS setup screen, its layout, and key legend.

4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

Guide to configuring advanced system settings within the BIOS.

Boot Process Configuration

Configures boot behavior, error handling, and system restarts.

Power Management Configuration

Controls power states, watchdog timer, power button behavior, and AC power loss recovery.

CPU Configuration

Displays detailed information about the CPU and its capabilities.

CPU Features and Performance

Settings for CPU features like Hyper-Threading, Virtualization, and cache prefetching.

CPU Power and Performance Tuning

Controls CPU AES, EIST, and Turbo Mode for performance and power.

CPU Core and Energy Management

Configures CPU core ratios, energy performance, VR current, and C-States.

CPU C-States and Power Saving Features

Fine-tunes CPU C-States, latency, and power-saving features.

Chipset Configuration

Configuration options for the motherboard chipset.

System Agent (SA) Configuration

Settings related to the System Agent and VT-d capability.

VT-d

Enables Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O (VT-d).

PCI-E Configuration

Information and configuration for PCI-E slots and devices.

PCI-E and DMI Link Power Management

Configures ASPM for PCI-E slots and DMI links.

Memory Configuration

Displays detailed information about installed memory modules.

Memory Frequency Limiter

Sets the memory frequency limit for installed DIMM modules.

USB Configuration

Configures EHCI controllers for USB 2.0 support.

USB Controller Features

Settings for legacy USB, port emulation, and XHCI/EHCI hand-off.

SATA Configuration

Configures SATA devices, controllers, and modes.

SATA Controllers

Enables or disables the built-in SATA controllers on the motherboard.

SATA Mode Selection

Selects the SATA mode (IDE, AHCI, RAID) for installed drives.

SATA Device and Port Configuration

Configures SATA RAID, hot-plugging, device types, and port length values.

PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

Configures PCI/PnP settings, including Above 4G Decoding.

Above 4G Decoding

Enables decoding of 64-bit devices above the 4GB address space.

PCI/PCI-E Device Configuration and OPROM Settings

Configures VGA palette, error generation, OPROM for PCI-E slots, and storage policy.

VGA Priority

Selects priority between onboard and offboard video devices.

Network Stack

Enables PXE or UEFI for network stack support.

ACPI Settings

Configures ACPI sleep states, timers, and WHEA support.

Intel Server Platform Services Configuration

Displays status information for ME BIOS, SPS, and ME firmware.

Super IO Configuration

Configures Super IO chip settings, including serial ports.

Serial Port 1 Configuration/Serial Port 2 Configuration

Enables and configures onboard serial ports, including I/O and IRQ addresses.

Serial Port Console Redirection

Enables and configures console redirection for COM ports.

Console Redirection Settings

Configures terminal type, speed, flow control, data bits, parity, and stop bits.

Advanced Console Redirection and Out-of-Band Management

Configures advanced redirection features and out-of-band management ports.

4-4 Event Logs

Manages SMBIOS event logging settings and log management.

SMBIOS Event Log Management

Options to enable/disable SMBIOS event logging and manage log entries.

Event Log Parameters and Viewing

Defines MECI/METW for event logging and allows viewing the log.

4-5 IPMI

Configuration and status of Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI).

IPMI Firmware and Status

Displays IPMI firmware revision and the status of the IPMI firmware.

System Event Log Management

Manages the System Event Log (SEL) for IPMI, including enabling and erasing.

EFI Logging and BMC Network Configuration

Configures EFI logging options and network settings for BMC/IPMI LAN.

Network Address Configuration

Displays and configures MAC, IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway addresses.

4-6 Boot Settings

Configures the order of bootable devices for system startup.

Boot Device Priority and Management

Manages boot options, including UEFI BBS priorities and adding/deleting devices.

4-7 Security Settings

Configures system security settings, including administrator passwords.

Administrator Password

Sets the administrator password required to enter BIOS setup.

4-8 Save & Exit

Options for saving changes, discarding changes, and exiting the BIOS setup.

Exit Options and Reset

Exits BIOS setup without saving changes or saves changes and resets the system.

Defaults and Boot Override Settings

Restores defaults, saves/restores user settings, and sets boot override options.

Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes

A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes

Lists BIOS error beep codes and their corresponding error messages and descriptions.

Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

B-1 Installing Software Programs

Instructions for downloading and installing system drivers and utilities from Supermicro.

B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III

Guide to configuring SuperDoctor III for system monitoring and remote management.

Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery

C-1 An Overview to the UEFI BIOS

Provides an overview of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS.

C-2 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block)

Explains the structure of the UEFI BIOS image and recovery blocks.

C-3 To Recover the Main BIOS Block Using a USB Attached Device

Step-by-step instructions for recovering the BIOS using a USB device.

Appendix D Dual Boot Block

D-1 Introduction

Introduces the Dual Boot Block feature for BIOS crisis recovery.

BIOS Boot Block

Explains the function of the BIOS boot block as a minimum BIOS loader.

BIOS Boot Block Corruption Occurrence

Describes scenarios leading to BIOS boot block corruption and recovery methods.

D-2 Steps to Reboot the System by Using Jumper JBR1

Detailed steps to reboot the system using Jumper JBR1 for BIOS recovery.