Supermicro X10SAE User manual

X10SAE
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.1b

Manual Revision 1.1b
Release Date: August 15, 2014
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Preface
Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and
knowledgeable end-users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
X10SAE motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The X10SAE supports a single Intel® Xeon E3-1200V3 series processor or
a 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 DT processor in an LGA 1150 (H3) socket.
With the Intel® C226 Express chipset built in, the X10SAE motherboard supports
Intel® Active Management Technology (iAMT), offering great system enhancement
to the vPro/AMT workstation platform. Please refer to our website (http://www.su-
permicro.com/products/) for processor and memory support updates. This product
is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specications and performance of the mother-
board, and provides detailed information on the Intel C226 Express chipset.
Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when in-
stalling the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the
system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes trouble-
shooting procedures for video, memory and system setup stored in the CMOS.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the BIOS, and provides detailed information
on running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.
Appendix B lists software program installation instructions.
Appendix C contains UEFI BIOS Recovery instructions.
Appendix D lists Crisis BIOS Recovery instructions using the Dual Boot Block
scheme.

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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 your-
self.
Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installa-
tion or to relay safety precautions.
Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to
provide instructions for correct system setup.
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Contacting Supermicro
Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
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Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.nl
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Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
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Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235
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Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

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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.................................................................................... 1-10
1-5 ACPI Features................................................................................................1-11
1-6 Power Supply .................................................................................................1-11
1-7 Super I/O....................................................................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2 Installation
2-1 Standardized Warning Statements ................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices.................................................................................. 2-4
2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 2-5
Installing the LGA1150 Processor ................................................................. 2-5
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 2-8
Removing the Heatsink................................................................................... 2-9
2-4 Installing DDR3 Memory ............................................................................... 2-10
DIMM Installation .......................................................................................... 2-10
Removing Memory Modules ..........................................................................2-11
Memory Support.............................................................................................2-11
Memory Population Guidelines ......................................................................2-11
2-5 Motherboard Installation................................................................................ 2-13
Tools Needed ................................................................................................ 2-13
Location of Mounting Holes .......................................................................... 2-13
Installing the Motherboard ............................................................................ 2-14
2-6 Connectors/IO Ports...................................................................................... 2-15
Backplane I/O Panel ..................................................................................... 2-15
ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports ............................................................ 2-16
Universal Serial Bus (USB)...................................................................... 2-17
Ethernet Ports .......................................................................................... 2-18
Back Panel High Denition Audio (HD Audio) ........................................ 2-18
Front Accessible Audio Header ................................................................ 2-19
HDMI/DP Port........................................................................................... 2-19
VGA/DVI Port ........................................................................................... 2-20
Front Control Panel....................................................................................... 2-21
Front Control Panel Pin Denitions............................................................... 2-22
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Power LED .............................................................................................. 2-22
HDD LED.................................................................................................. 2-22
NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2).......................................................................... 2-23
Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail............................................................................ 2-23
Reset Button ........................................................................................... 2-24
Power Button ........................................................................................... 2-24
2-7 Connecting Cables........................................................................................ 2-25
ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors (JPW1 & JPW2) ................... 2-25
Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5).................................................................. 2-26
Chassis Intrusion (JL1) ........................................................................... 2-26
Internal Buzzer (SP1)............................................................................... 2-27
Speaker (JD1) .......................................................................................... 2-27
Onboard Power LED (JLED1).................................................................. 2-28
Serial Ports (COM1/COM2)...................................................................... 2-28
DOM PWR Connector (JSD1).................................................................. 2-29
Wake-On-Ring (JWOR1).......................................................................... 2-29
SPDIF_Out (JSPDIF_OUT)...................................................................... 2-30
T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers .............................................................................. 2-30
TPM Header/Port 80 Header ................................................................... 2-31
Standby Power Header ............................................................................ 2-31
IEEE 1394_1/1394_2 Connectors............................................................ 2-32
2-8 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-33
Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 2-33
LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable ..................................................................... 2-33
CMOS Clear (JBT1) ................................................................................. 2-34
PCI Slot SMB Enable (I2C1/I2C2)............................................................. 2-34
IEEE 1394_1/2 Enable............................................................................. 2-35
Front Panel Audio Enable (JPAC1).......................................................... 2-35
HD Audio Enable (JHD_AC1) .................................................................. 2-35
Manufacturer Mode Select ....................................................................... 2-36
Watch Dog Enable/Disable ...................................................................... 2-37
BIOS Recovery Enable (JBR1)................................................................ 2-37
2-9 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 2-38
LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs .................................................................................. 2-38
Onboard Power LED (LED1) .................................................................. 2-38
2-10 SATA Connections......................................................................................... 2-39
SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5) .................................................... 2-39

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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Technical Support Procedures ........................................................................ 3-3
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 3-4
3-4 Battery Removal and Installation .................................................................... 3-5
3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 3-6
Chapter 4 BIOS
4-1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Advanced Setup Congurations...................................................................... 4-4
4-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 4-27
4-5 Boot Settings................................................................................................. 4-29
4-6 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 4-31
4-7 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 4-32
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes .................................................................................A-1
Appendix B Software Installation Instructions
B-1 Installing Software Programs ..........................................................................B-1
B-2 Conguring SuperDoctor® III..........................................................................B-2
Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions
C-1 An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ......................................................................C-1
C-2 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (the Main BIOS Block).....................C-1
C-3 To Recover the Main BIOS Block Using a USB-Attached Device..................C-1
Appendix D Dual Boot Block
D-1 Introduction......................................................................................................D-1
D-2 Steps to Reboot the System by Using Jumper JBR1 ....................................D-2
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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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.
The following items are included in the retail box:
•One (1) Supermicro Motherboard
•Six (6) SATA cables (Gift Box)
•One (1) I/O shield
•One (1) Driver CD (Gift Box)
•One (1) Quick Reference Guide
Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to
download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user's manual for your
motherboard.
SMCI product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
Product Drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at support@supermicro.
com.

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