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Chapter 1: Introduction1-1Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged l
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Chapter 1: Introduction1-5Motherboard LayoutImportant Notes to the UserJumpers not indicated are for testing only. •See Chapter 2 for detailed
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Chapter 1: Introduction1-7Number Connectors Description1 KB/Mouse PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse2, 3 USB 1/2, USB 3/4 Back Panel USB Ports (USB 3/4: X7SPA-L only
1-8X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s ManualNumber Jumper Description Default Setting9 JL2AC97/HD Audio Selector(Front Panel) Open (HD Audio)Closed (AC97
Chapter 1: Introduction1-9Motherboard Features ProcessorX7SPA-L: Single Integrated Intel® ATOM™ D410 processor, 1.66 GHz, 11.6 Watts, 512KB L2 cacheX7
1-10X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s ManualI/O Controllers and Ports Built-in ICH9/9R SATA Controller •Winbond Super I/O controller 83627DHG-P •Realt
Manual Revision 1.0cRelease Date: April 7, 2010Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any
Chapter 1: Introduction1-11X7SPA Series Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see the Motherboard Features pages for details on t
1-12X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual1-2 Chipset Overview I/O Controller Hub: ICH9R (X7SPA-H & X7SPA-HF)The I/O Controller ICH9R provides t
Chapter 1: Introduction1-131-3 PC Health MonitoringThis section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF. The moth
1-14X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual1-4 PowerCongurationSettingsThis section describes features of your motherboard that deal with
Chapter 1: Introduction1-151-6 Super I/OThe Super I/O provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UARTs). Each UART
1-16X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s Manual1-8 LVDS (X7SPA-L only)Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) is an industry-standard electrical signal-
Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2 Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To
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Chapter 2: Installation2-3Installation InstructionsInstall the I/O shield into the chassis. Caution: To avoid damaging the motherboard and its compone
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PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manu al is written for syste m integr a tors, PC technic i ans and knowledgeable PC users. It provides informa
Chapter 2: Installation2-5Insert the SO DIMM module vertically at about a 45 degree angle. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the side clips ne
2-6 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's ManualI/OPortLocationsandDenitions2-4 Connectors/I/O PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformanc
Chapter 2: Installation2-7ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsThe ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel US
2-8 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's ManualBackpanel USB 1/2/3/4USB 5/6 headerUSB 7/8 headerUSB 9 headerInternal USB 10 (Type A)Universal Serial
Chapter 2: Installation2-9Serial PortsTwo COM connections (COM1, COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the back I/O panel. COM2 is
2-10 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's ManualVGA Port/Connector1VGA ConnectorA VGA connector is located next to the COM1 Port on the I/O back pane
Chapter 2: Installation2-11LAN1 (Shared with IPMI on the X7SPA-HF)LA N2 (X7SPA- H a nd X7SPA-HF only)1LAN Ports / IPMI (X7SPA-HF)LAN ports are lo
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Chapter 2: Installation2-13Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDVccVccVccVccGroundGround19 20VccXGroundNMIXVccNIC2 LEDPowe
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X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s ManualConventions Used in the Manual:Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installa
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2-16 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual2-5 Connecting CablesThis section provides brief descriptions and pin-out denitions for onboard
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2-18 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's ManualOverheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH)The JOH header is used to connect an LED to provide warnings of chassi
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2-20 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's ManualCD Header A 4-pin CD header is located at CD1. This header allows you to use the onboard soun
Chapter 2: Installation2-21LVDS ConnectorAn LVDS connector (J5) is available on the X7SPA-L only. This connector provides 18-bit LVDS (Low Volt
2-22 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual2-6 Jumper SettingsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be
Chapter 2: Installation2-23ALAN Port 1 EnableLAN Port 2 Enable (X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF Only)JI2C1/JI2C2LAN Port Enable/DisableJPL1/JPL2 enable or disable LA
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2-26 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's ManualTPM Support EnableJPT1 allows the user to enable TPM (Trusted Platform Modules) support to
Chapter 2: Installation2-27Power LED/SpeakerOn the JD1 header, pins 1~3 are used for a power LED and pins 4~7 are used for an external spea
2-28 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's ManualVGA Enable (X7SPA-HF only)JPG1 allows the user to enable or disable the onboard VGA adapter
Chapter 2: Installation2-29DCD / P5V Select This is an OEM option for the X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF only.MH2MH3MH4D17JPW1JUSB1JD1JPC3JPUSB1JWD1JPG1JBMC1JPL1JP
2-30 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's ManualLAN Port LEDsTwo LAN ports are located on the I/O Backplane. Each Ethernet LAN port has t
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3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3 Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If y
3-2 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manual2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on be
vi X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User’s ManualTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout This Manual ...
3-3Chapter 3: TroubleshootingNote: Not all BIOS can be ashed. Some cannot be ashed; it depends on the modications to the boot block code.3
3-4 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's Manualnewer than your BIOS before downloading. You may choose the zip le or the .exe le. If you choose the
3-5Chapter 3: Troubleshooting3-4 Returning Merchandise for ServiceA receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF.
4-2X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HFHow to Start the Setup UtilityNormally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the me
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-3System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed:System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system t
4-4X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF4-3 AdvancedSetupCongurationsUse the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-5Bootup Num-LockThis feature selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. The options are Off and On.PS/2 Mouse Supp
4-6X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HFStandby Power in S5This feature supplies standby power while in S5 (sleep mode). Set this feature to Disabled to comply wit
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-7Advanced Chipset ControlThe items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below.NorthbridgeCongurationDRAM Freq
4-8X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HFActive State Power ManagementSelect Enabled to start Active-State Power Management for signal transactions between
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9SATA#2Conguration(Available if IDE is enabled under "Congure SATA#1 as" above)Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2
4-10X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HFSelect Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support c
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11Select UDMA4 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4 . It has a data transfer rate of 100 MBs. The options a
4-12X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HFPCI Slot 1Use this feature to enable or disable PCI slot Option ROMs. The options are Dis-abled and Enabled.Load Onboard L
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13Flow ControlThis feature allows the user to set the ow control for Console Redirection. The options are None, Hardware, and So
4-14X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HFHardware Health CongurationThis feature allows the user to monitor Hardware Health of the system and review the status o
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-15User intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU fans and the chassis ventilation for blo
4-16X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HFFan Speed Control ModesThis feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-17ACPI Aware O/SEnable ACPI support if it is supported by the OS to control ACPI through the Operat-ing System. Otherwise, disab
4-18X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HFIPMIConguration(X7SPA-HFOnly)Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-19IP Address - Enter the IP address for this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.2
4-20X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF4-4 Security SettingsThe AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass-words, the Supervisor p
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-21Change User PasswordSelect this feature and press <Enter> to access the submenu , and then type in a new User Password.
4-22X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HFBoot Device PriorityThis feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings ar
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-23Removable DrivesThis feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1s
4-24X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HFguration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.Discard Chan
Appendix A: POST Error Beep CodesA-1Appendix A POST Error Beep CodesThis section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the AMI BIOS.
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4-2 Main Setup ... 4-24-3 Advanced Setup Congu
Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsB-1Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenNote: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to v
B-2 X7SPA-L/X7SPA-H/X7SPA-HF User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)B-2 ConguringSuperoDoctorIIIThe
Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsB-3Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)Note: SD III Software Revision 1.
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