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Supero X9SPV-F User Manual

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X9SPV-F
X9SPV-LN4F
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0

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Supero X9SPV-F Specifications

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BrandSupero
ModelX9SPV-F
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

About This Manual

Manual is for system integrators, PC technicians, and knowledgeable PC users.

About This Motherboard

Details on the X9SPV motherboard series features and capabilities.

Manual Organization

Outlines the structure and content of each chapter and appendix.

Conventions Used in the Manual

Explains symbols used for safety, warnings, and important notes.

Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Contact details for Super Micro Computer, Inc. headquarters.

Europe

Contact details for Super Micro Computer B.V. in Europe.

Asia-Pacific

Contact details for Super Micro Computer, Inc. in Asia-Pacific.

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview

Introduction to the motherboard and checklist of included items.

1-2 Chipset Overview

Details on the Intel QM77 Express chipset functionality.

1-3 PC Health Monitoring

Features for monitoring system health like voltage and fan status.

1-4 Power Configuration Settings

Settings related to power management and configuration.

1-5 Power Supply

Requirements and recommendations for system power supply.

1-6 Super I/O

Information on the Super I/O chip and its functions.

X9SPV-F/LN4F Image

Visual representation of the X9SPV-F/LN4F motherboard.

X9SPV-F/LN4F Motherboard Layout

Diagram showing the physical layout of motherboard components and connectors.

Ports, LEDs, and Connectors

Detailed list of motherboard ports, LEDs, and their functions.

Jumper Descriptions

Explanation of the purpose and settings for various jumpers.

Motherboard Features

Overview of the key features and specifications of the motherboard.

Motherboard Features Table

Table summarizing motherboard models and their specifications.

X9SPV Motherboard Series Block Diagram

Visual representation of the motherboard's internal connections.

Chapter 2 Installation

2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Precautions and measures to protect against ESD.

2-2 Motherboard Installation

Instructions for physically installing the motherboard into a chassis.

Tools Needed

Lists the necessary tools for motherboard installation.

Location of Mounting Holes

Identifies the four mounting hole locations on the motherboard.

2-3 System Memory

Details on installing and supporting SO DIMM memory modules.

How to Install SO DIMMs

Step-by-step guide for installing SO DIMM memory modules.

Memory Support

Information on the types and capacity of supported memory.

2-4 Connectors/I/O Ports

Identifies and describes various connectors and I/O ports on the board.

Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports

Details the layout and function of rear I/O ports.

PS/2 KB/Mouse Port (KB/Mouse)

Describes the PS/2 keyboard and mouse connection.

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Details the location and pin definitions for USB ports.

Serial Ports (COM1/COM2)

Describes the onboard serial port connections.

VGA Connector (VGA)

Details the VGA port and its pin definitions.

LAN Ports (LAN1~LAN4)

Describes the gigabit LAN ports and IPMI port.

Front Control Panel

Information on front panel connectors for buttons and LEDs.

JF1 Header Pins

Details the pin assignments for the front control panel header.

Power LED

Explains the connection and function of the Power LED.

HDD LED

Explains the connection and function of the HDD LED.

NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators

Describes the LED indicators for network interface controllers.

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED

Explains the overheat and fan fail indicator LED.

Power Fail LED

Explains the connection and function of the Power Fail LED.

NMI Button

Describes the Non-Maskable Interrupt button header.

Reset Button

Explains the connection and function of the Reset Button.

Power Button

Explains the connection and function of the Power Button.

2-5 Connecting Cables

Information on connecting power and other essential cables.

ATX Power Connector (JPW1)

Details the 24-pin ATX power connector pin assignments.

Fan Headers

Describes the 4-pin fan headers and their pin definitions.

Chassis Intrusion (JL1)

Explains the chassis intrusion header for security monitoring.

TPM Header (JTPM1)

Describes the header for connecting a Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

SATA DOM Power (JSD1)

Explains the SATA DOM power connector for storage devices.

Power SMB I2C Connector (JPI2C1)

Describes the SMB I2C connector for system management.

System Management Bus (JIPMB1)

Details the System Management Bus header for IPMI.

T-SGPIO Headers (T-SGPIO1/2)

Explains the T-SGPIO headers for enclosure management.

Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH1)

Describes the LED header for overheat and fan fail warnings.

Power LED/Speaker (JD1)

Details the Power LED and external speaker connector.

Internal Speaker/Buzzer (SP1)

Explains the onboard speaker for beep codes.

2-6 Jumper Settings

Explains the function and configuration of motherboard jumpers.

BMC Enable/Disable (JPB1)

Configures the BMC and onboard IPMI connection.

BIOS Write Protect (JWP1)

Protects the BIOS firmware from accidental erasure.

CMOS Clear (JBT1)

Procedure to clear the CMOS settings.

USB Wake-Up (JPUSB1)

Enables system wake-up functionality via USB devices.

Watch Dog Reset (JWD1)

Configures the system monitor for automatic reboots.

2-7 Onboard Indicators

Explains the status and function of various LEDs on the motherboard.

LAN Port LEDs

Describes the link/speed and activity LEDs for LAN ports.

Standby Power LED (LED1)

Explains the standby power indicator LED.

IPMI Heartbeat LED (LED2)

Describes the IPMI heartbeat indicator LED.

Overheat / Fan Fail (LED3)

Explains the overheat and fan fail indicator LED.

2-8 Serial ATA and HDD Connections

Instructions for connecting SATA devices and hard drives.

SATA Connections (SATA1~SATA6)

Details SATA 3.0 and SATA 2.0 connectors and RAID support.

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures

General steps to diagnose and resolve system issues.

Before Power On

Pre-power-on checks for system troubleshooting.

No Power

Steps to diagnose and resolve a 'no power' issue.

No Video

Steps to diagnose and resolve a 'no video' issue.

Memory Errors

Troubleshooting steps for system memory errors.

If You Lose the System’s Setup Configuration

Steps to recover lost system setup configuration.

3-2 Technical Support Procedures

Guidelines for seeking technical assistance from Supermicro.

3-3 Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions regarding the motherboard.

3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service

Process for returning products for warranty or repair services.

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS

4-1 Introduction

Overview of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility and navigation.

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

Procedure to enter the AMI BIOS setup utility.

How To Change the Configuration Data

Instructions on modifying system parameters via BIOS setup.

4-2 Main Setup

Details on the main BIOS setup screen and system information display.

How to Start the Setup Utility

Guide on initiating the BIOS setup utility during boot.

System Overview

Displays key system information like time, date, processor, and memory.

4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

Explores various advanced configuration options within the BIOS.

►BOOT Feature

Configuration options related to the system boot process.

►Processor and Clock Options

Settings for processor features and clock speed.

►CPU PPM Configuration

Configuration options for CPU Power Management features.

►Advanced Chipset Control

Settings for advanced chipset configurations.

►Memory Configuration

Settings related to system memory frequency and type.

►USB Configuration

Settings for managing USB controller support and features.

►IDE/SATA Configuration

Configuration for IDE and SATA storage controllers and modes.

►PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

Settings for configuring PCI Express and Plug and Play devices.

►PCI Express Settings

Advanced configuration options for PCI Express.

►PCI Express GEN 2 Settings

Specific configuration settings for PCI Express Generation 2.

►Super IO Device Configuration

Configuration settings for Super IO devices.

►Serial Port 1 Configuration / Serial Port 2 Configuration

Settings for configuring onboard serial ports.

►Remote Access Configuration

Settings for remote system access and management.

►Console Redirection Settings

Configuration for console redirection features.

►ACPI Configuration

Settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface.

►Trusted Computing Configuration

Configuration options for trusted computing features.

►Intel TXT(LT) Configuration

Settings for Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

iSCSI Configuration

Configuration settings for iSCSI devices.

►NIC Configuration

Settings for the Network Interface Controller.

4-4 Event Logs

Configuration and viewing of system event logs.

►Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings

Settings for managing SmBIOS event logs.

4-5 IPMI Settings

Configuration options for Intelligent Platform Management Interface.

►System Event Log

Configuration settings for the System Event Log (SEL).

►BMC Network Configuration

Configuration for the IPMI LAN adapter network address.

4-6 Boot

Settings for system boot order and device priorities.

►Delete Boot Option

Allows deletion of previously defined boot devices.

4-7 Security Settings

Options for setting BIOS and HDD passwords.

Administrator Password

Procedure to create or change the Administrator password.

User Password

Procedure to create or change the User password.

HDD Password

Enables or disables Hard Disk Drive password support.

4-8 Exit

Options for saving changes, discarding, or restoring defaults.

Discard Changes and Exit

Quits BIOS setup without saving changes and reboots.

Save Changes and Reset

Saves configuration changes and reboots the computer.

Restore Defaults

Restores BIOS settings to factory defaults.

Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes

Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes

Lists beep codes for recoverable POST errors.

Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

B-1 Installing Drivers

Guide to installing motherboard drivers and utilities.

B-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III

Instructions for using Supero Doctor III for system monitoring.

Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions

C-1 An Overview to the UEFI BIOS

Explanation of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).

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

Procedure to recover the main BIOS image if corrupted.

C-3 To Recover the Boot Sector Using a USB-Attached Device

Steps to recover the boot sector using a USB device.

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