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PrefacePrefaceThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians andknowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of theX9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF motherboard series.About This MotherboardTheX9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF motherboard supports a single Intel E3-1200v2 family series, 2nd generation Intel Core i3, Pentium , Celeron processorin an LGA 1155 socket. With the Intel C202/C204 Express chipset built in, theX9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF motherboard offers substantial enhancement in systemperformance and storage capability for entry-level to mid-range servers in a sleekpackage. Please refer to our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) forprocessor and memory support updates. This product is intended to be installedand serviced by professional technicians.Manual OrganizationChapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the motherboard, and provides detailed information about the Intel Cougar Point chipset.Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when installing the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into thesystem. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes troubleshooting procedures for video, memory and system setup stored in the CMOS.Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the BIOS, and provides detailed informationon running the CMOS Setup utility.Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.Appendix B lists software program installation instructions.Appendix C contains BIOS Recovery instructions.iii

X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s ManualConventions Used in This ManualPay special attention to the following symbols for proper motherboard installationand to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself:Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophicsystem failure or to avoid bodily injury,Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installationor to prevent damage to the components,Note: Additional information given to differentiate between various modelsor to provide information for correct system setup.iv

Contacting SupermicroContacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress:Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: 1 (408) 503-8000Fax: 1 (408) 503-8008Email:marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)Web Site:www.supermicro.comEuropeAddress:Super Micro Computer B.V.Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML's-Hertogenbosch, The NetherlandsTel: 31 (0) 73-6400390Fax: 31 (0) 73-6416525Email:sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)Asia-PacificAddress:Super Micro Computer, Inc.4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.Chung-Ho 235, Taipei CountyTaiwan, R.O.C.Tel: 886-(2) 8226-3990Fax: 886-(2) 8226-3991Web Site:www.supermicro.com.twTechnical 228-1366, ext.132 or 139v

X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s ManualTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout This Motherboard. iiiManual Organization. iiiConventions Used in This Manual.ivContacting Supermicro.vChapter 1Introduction1-1Overview. 1-1Checklist. 1-1Motherboard Features. 1-71-2Chipset Overview . 1-10Intel C202/C204 Express Chipset Features. 1-101-3Special Features.1-11Recovery from AC Power Loss.1-111-4PC Health Monitoring.1-11Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .1-11Environmental Temperature Control.1-11System Resource Alert.1-111-5ACPI Features. 1-12Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator. 1-121-6Power Supply. 1-121-7Super I/O. 1-131-8Advanced Power Management (for -F Models Only). 1-13Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM). 1-13Manageability Engine (ME). 1-131-9Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller. 1-14Chapter 2Installation2-1Static-Sensitive Devices. 2-1Precautions. 2-1Unpacking. 2-12-2Processor and Heatsink Installation. 2-2Installing the LGA1155 Processor . 2-2Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink. 2-5Removing the Heatsink. 2-6vi

Table of ContentsInstalling an Active Fan CPU Heatsink. 2-7Removing the Heatsink. 2-92-3Installing DDR3 Memory. 2-10DIMM Installation. 2-10Removing Memory Modules. 2-10Memory Support.2-11Memory Population Guidelines.2-112-4Motherboard Installation. 2-13Tools Needed. 2-13Location of Mounting Holes. 2-13Installing the Motherboard. 2-142-5Connectors/IO Ports. 2-15Back I/O Panel. 2-15ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports. 2-16Universal Serial Bus (USB). 2-17Ethernet Ports. 2-18Serial Ports. 2-19Video Connector. 2-20Front Control Panel. 2-21Front Control Panel Pin Definitions. 2-22Power LED . 2-22HDD LED. 2-22NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2). 2-23Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/Front. 2-23Reset Button . 2-24Power Button . 2-242-6Connecting Cables. 2-25ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors . 2-25Fan Headers. 2-26Chassis Intrusion . 2-26Internal Buzzer. 2-27Speaker. 2-27Onboard Power LED. 2-28Power Supply I2C Connector. 2-28T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers. 2-29TPM Header. 2-29DOM PWR Connector. 2-30Stand-by Power. 2-30vii

X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s Manual2-7Jumper Settings. 2-31Explanation of Jumpers. 2-31LAN Port Enable/Disable. 2-31Clear CMOS. 2-32PCI Slot SMB Enable. 2-32VGA Enable. 2-33Watch Dog Enable. 2-33USB Wake-Up . 2-34BMC Enable. 2-34ME Recovery. 2-35BIOS Recovery. 2-352-8Onboard Indicators. 2-36LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs. 2-36IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs . 2-36Onboard Power LED . 2-37Unsupported Memory LED. 2-37Power Standby LED. 2-37IPMI Heartbeat LED. 2-372-9SATA Connections. 2-38SATA Connections. 2-38Chapter 3Troubleshooting3-1Troubleshooting Procedures. 3-1Before Power On. 3-1No Power. 3-1No Video. 3-2Memory Errors . 3-2Losing the System’s Setup Configuration. 3-23-2Technical Support Procedures. 3-33-3Frequently Asked Questions. 3-43-4Battery Removal and Installation. 3-6Battery Removal. 3-6Proper Battery Disposal. 3-6Battery Installation. 3-63-5Returning Merchandise for Service. 3-7viii

Table of ContentsChapter 4BIOS4-1Introduction. 4-1Starting BIOS Setup Utility. 4-1How To Change the Configuration Data. 4-1How to Start the Setup Utility. 4-24-2Main Setup. 4-2System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed:. 4-3System Time/System Date . 4-3Processor. 4-3System Memory . 4-34-3Advanced Setup Configurations. 4-4 BOOT Feature. 4-4Quiet Boot. 4-4AddOn ROM Display Mode. 4-4Bootup Num-Lock. 4-4Wait For 'F1' If Error. 4-4INT19 Trap Response. 4-4Watch Dog Function. 4-5Power Button Function. 4-5Restore on AC Power Loss. 4-5DeepSx Power Policies. 4-5 Processor & Clock Options. 4-5Intel Hyper Threading Technology. 4-5Active Processor Cores. 4-5Execute-Disable Bit Capability. 4-6Intel Virtualization Technology. 4-6Hardware Prefetcher. 4-6Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch . 4-6Intel AES-NI. 4-6Power Technology. 4-6EIST. 4-6CPU C3 Report, CPU C6 Report, CPU 7 Report. 4-7C1E Support. 4-7Turbo Mode. 4-7 Chipset Configuration. 4-7 IDE/SATA Configuration. 4-9ix

X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User’s ManualSATA Mode. 4-9IDE. 4-9SATA Port0 Port5. 4-9AHCI. 4-9Aggressive Link Power Management. 4-9SATA Port0 Port5. 4-9Hot Plug. 4-10Staggered Spin-Up. 4-10RAID. 4-10SATA Port0 Port5. 4-10Hot Plug. 4-10 PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration . 4-10PCI Latency Timer. 4-10Above 4G Decoding. 4-10Onboard LAN Option ROM Select. 4-10Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM. 4-10 Super IO Device Configuration .4-11Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2.4-11Serial Port1 Settings/ Serial Port2 Settings.4-11 Serial Port Console Redirection Configuration . 4-12COM0/COM1/SOL Console Redirection. 4-12Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management / Windows EmergencyManagement Services (EMS) Console Redirection. 4-12 ACPI Settings. 4-13High Precision Event Timer. 4-13ACPI Sleep State. 4-13WHEA Support. 4-134-4Event Logs. 4-14 Change Smbios Event Log Settings. 4-14Smbios Event Log. 4-14Erase Event Log. 4-14When Log is Full. 4-14Log System Boot Event. 4-14MECI. 4-14METW. 4-154-5IPMI Configuration. 4-16 System Event Log. 4-16Enabling/Disabling Options. 4-16x