Supero X10SLE-F User manual

X10SLE-F
X10SLE-HF
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0

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Manual Revision 1.0
Release Date: July 24, 2013
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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
X10SLE-F/X10SLE-HF motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The X10SLE-F/X10SLE-HF supports Intel® Xeon E3-1200 v3, 4th Genera-
tion Core i3, Pentium, or a Celeron processor in a LGA1150 H3 socket. With the
Intel® C224/C226 Express chipset built in, the X10SLE-F/X10SLE-HF motherboard
supports Intel® Active Management Technology (iAMT), offering great system
enhancement to 8-node Micro-Cloud server platforms. Please refer to our website
(http://www.supermicro.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 C224/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.

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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 pro-
vides information 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)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
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)
Asia-Pacic
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23511
Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone]

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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
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
Unit Identier Switch/UID LED Indicators ................................................ 2-16
Power Switch/LED.................................................................................... 2-16
IPMI_LAN Port ......................................................................................... 2-17
USB (x2)/VGA/COM Connector ............................................................... 2-17
2-7 Connecting Cables........................................................................................ 2-18
SMC-Proprietary Power .......................................................................... 2-18
Power Output for HDD ............................................................................. 2-18
Motherboard Interface to PDB ................................................................. 2-19
DOM PWR Connector (JSD1).................................................................. 2-19
Universal Serial Bus (USB)...................................................................... 2-20
TPM Header/Port 80 Header ................................................................... 2-21
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2-8 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-22
Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 2-22
Clear CMOS (JBT1) ................................................................................. 2-22
VGA Enable.............................................................................................. 2-23
ME Recovery ........................................................................................... 2-24
Manufacturer Mode Select ....................................................................... 2-24
Watch Dog Enable/Disable ...................................................................... 2-25
2-9 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 2-26
IPMI_LAN LEDs ....................................................................................... 2-26
PWR Fail/Fan Fail/OH LED...................................................................... 2-26
2-10 SATA Connections......................................................................................... 2-27
SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA4) .................................................... 2-27
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
Battery Removal.............................................................................................. 3-5
Proper Battery Disposal .................................................................................. 3-5
3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 3-6
Battery Installation........................................................................................... 3-6
Chapter 4 BIOS
4-1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 4-1
4-3 Advanced Setup Congurations...................................................................... 4-4
4-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 4-23
4-5 IPMI............................................................................................................... 4-24
4-6 Boot Settings................................................................................................. 4-27
4-7 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 4-29
4-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 4-30
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 Boot Sector Using a USB-Attached Device ..........................C-1

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Notes

Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1
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 is sold in bulk only. A quick reference guide is included in the
shipping package.
•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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