Supero X9SAE, X9SAE-V User Manual

X9SAE

X9SAE-V

USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.0

Manual Revision 1.0

Release Date: July 11, 2012

Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not
copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies or mark holders.

Copyright © 2012 by Super Micro Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.

Printed in the United States of America

The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate.
The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document,
makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any
person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this

manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product
described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software and docu­mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license.
Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms
of said license.

IN NO EVENT WILL SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC. BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE
USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN PARTICULAR, SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC.
SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA STORED OR USED
WITH THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING, REPLACING, INTEGRATING,
INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA.

Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa
Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall
be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all
claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason­able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn­ing the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warn­ing applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate
Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”.

WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this prod­uct may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.

iii

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

X9SAE Motherboard Series.

About This Motherboard

The X9SAE Motherboard Series supports a single Intel® Xeon® E3-1200

v2 series, Xeon E3-1200 series, Pentium®, and Celeron® processor in an LGA

1155 socket. With the Intel® C216 chipset built in, the X9SAE Motherboard Series

motherboard offers substantial enhancement in system performance for the entry-

level workstation or PC gaming platform.

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.

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.

iv

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:

Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic

system failure or to avoid bodily injury

Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or

data loss.

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.

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

v

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: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (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: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County

Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

vi

Table of Contents

Preface

About This Motherboard ................................................................................................ iii

Manual Organization .....................................................................................................iii

Conventions Used in the Manual: .................................................................................iv

Contacting Supermicro ...................................................................................................v

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

Checklist .......................................................................................................... 1-1

Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-7

1-2 Chipset Overview ......................................................................................... 1-10

Intel C216 Chipset Features ......................................................................... 1-10

1-3 Special Features ............................................................................................1-11

Recovery from AC Power Loss ......................................................................1-11

1-4 PC Health Monitoring .....................................................................................1-11

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...................................................1-11

Environmental Temperature Control ..............................................................1-11

System Resource Alert ................................................................................. 1-12

1-5 ACPI Features ............................................................................................... 1-12

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator ........................................... 1-12

1-6 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 1-12

1-7 Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 1-13

Chapter 2

Installation

2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 2-1

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 2-1

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 2-2

Installing the LGA1155 Processor ................................................................. 2-2

Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan ................................................... 2-5

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 2-7

2-3 Installing DDR3 Memory ................................................................................. 2-8

DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 2-8

Removing Memory Modules ........................................................................... 2-8

Memory Support .............................................................................................. 2-9

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

vii

Table of Contents

Memory Population Guidelines ....................................................................... 2-9

2-4 Motherboard Installation .................................................................................2-11

Tools Needed .................................................................................................2-11

Location of Mounting Holes ...........................................................................2-11

Installing the Motherboard ............................................................................ 2-12

2-5 Connectors/IO Ports ...................................................................................... 2-13

Backplane I/O Panel ..................................................................................... 2-13

ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports ............................................................ 2-14

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...................................................................... 2-15

Ethernet Ports .......................................................................................... 2-16

BackPanelHighDenitionAudio(HDAudio) ........................................ 2-16

Front Accessible Audio Header ................................................................ 2-17

HDMI Ports ............................................................................................... 2-18

VGA Port ..................................................................................................2-18

Serial Port (COM1) ................................................................................... 2-18

Front Control Panel ....................................................................................... 2-19

FrontControlPanelPinDenitions............................................................... 2-20

Power LED .............................................................................................. 2-20

HDD LED .................................................................................................. 2-20

NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) .......................................................................... 2-21

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail ............................................................................ 2-21

Reset Button ........................................................................................... 2-22

Power Button ........................................................................................... 2-22

2-6 Connecting Cables ........................................................................................ 2-23

ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors (JPW1 & JPW2) ................... 2-23

Fan Headers (FAN 1 ~ FAN 4, FAN A) .................................................... 2-24

Chassis Intrusion (JL1) ........................................................................... 2-24

Internal Buzzer (SPK1) ............................................................................ 2-25

Speaker (JD1) .......................................................................................... 2-25

Onboard Power LED (JLED) .................................................................... 2-26

Serial Ports (COM1 ~ COM2) .................................................................. 2-26

DOM PWR Connector (JSD1) .................................................................. 2-27

Legacy Wake-On-LAN (JSTBY) ............................................................... 2-27

SPDIF IN / SPDIF OUT (JSPDIF_IN/JSPDIF_OUT) ............................... 2-28

TPM Header (JTPM1) .............................................................................. 2-28

T-SGPIO Headers (T-SGPIO1/2) ............................................................. 2-29

2-7 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-30

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 2-30

viii

LAN Port Enable/Disable (JPL1/JPL2) ..................................................... 2-30

CMOS Clear (JBT1) ................................................................................. 2-31

PCI Slot SMB Enable (I2C1/I2C2) ............................................................. 2-31

ME Manufacturing Mode (JPME2) ........................................................... 2-32

ME Recovery Mode (JPME1)................................................................... 2-32

Audio Enable (JPAC1).............................................................................. 2-33

Watch Dog Timer Reset (JWD1) .............................................................. 2-33

USB Wake-Up (JPUSB1/JUSB2) ............................................................. 2-34

2-8 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 2-35

LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs .................................................................................. 2-35

Onboard Power LED (LED1) .................................................................. 2-35

2-9 SATA Connections ......................................................................................... 2-36

SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5) .................................................... 2-36

Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................... 3-1

Before Power On ............................................................................................ 3-1

No Power ........................................................................................................ 3-1

No Video ......................................................................................................... 3-2

Memory Errors ............................................................................................... 3-2

LosingtheSystem’sSetupConguration ....................................................... 3-2

3-2 Technical Support Procedures ........................................................................ 3-3

3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 3-4

3-4 Battery Removal and Installation .................................................................... 3-6

Battery Removal .............................................................................................. 3-6

Proper Battery Disposal .................................................................................. 3-6

Battery Installation ........................................................................................... 3-7

3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 3-7

Chapter 4

BIOS

4-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4-1

Starting BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 4-1

HowToChangetheCongurationData ......................................................... 4-1

How to Start the Setup Utility ......................................................................... 4-2

4-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 4-2

System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: ....... 4-3

System Time/System Date ........................................................................ 4-3

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

ix

Table of Contents

Supermicro X9SAE .................................................................................... 4-3

Version ........................................................................................................4-3

Build Date ................................................................................................... 4-3

Processor ................................................................................................... 4-3

Speed ......................................................................................................... 4-3

Physical Count ........................................................................................... 4-3

Logical Count ............................................................................................. 4-3

System Memory ........................................................................................ 4-3

Size............................................................................................................. 4-3

4-3 AdvancedSetupCongurations...................................................................... 4-4



Boot Feature ................................................................................................. 4-4

Quiet Boot .................................................................................................. 4-4

AddOn ROM Display Mode ........................................................................ 4-4

Bootup Num-Lock ....................................................................................... 4-4

Wait For 'F1' If Error ................................................................................... 4-4

Interrupt 19 Capture ................................................................................... 4-4



PowerConguration ..................................................................................... 4-5

Watch Dog Function ................................................................................... 4-5

Power Button Function ............................................................................... 4-5

Restore on AC Power Loss ........................................................................ 4-5

Deep Sx Power Policies ............................................................................. 4-5



Processor & Clock Options .......................................................................... 4-5

Clock Spread Spectrum ............................................................................ 4-5

Hardware Prefetcher .................................................................................. 4-6

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch ................................................................... 4-6

Intel® Virtualization Technology ................................................................. 4-6

Execute-Disable Bit Capability ................................................................... 4-6

Intel® AES-NI ............................................................................................. 4-6

Active Processor Cores .............................................................................. 4-6

Power Technology ...................................................................................... 4-6



Turbo Boost Technology ............................................................................... 4-7

Turbo Mode ................................................................................................ 4-7

Factory Long Duration Power Limit............................................................ 4-7

Long Duration Power Limit ......................................................................... 4-7

Factory Long Duration Maintained ............................................................ 4-7

Long Duration Maintained ......................................................................... 4-7

Recommended Short Duration Power Limit ............................................... 4-7

Short duration power limit .......................................................................... 4-7

x

ChipsetConguration ...................................................................................... 4-8

Memory Frequency .................................................................................... 4-8

VT-d ............................................................................................................ 4-8

Active State Power Management ............................................................... 4-8

PCIE Maximum Read Request .................................................................. 4-8

PCI Express Port ........................................................................................ 4-8

PCI Express Port - Gen X .......................................................................... 4-9

De-emphasis Control .................................................................................. 4-9

Aperture Size .............................................................................................. 4-9

DVMT Pre-Allocated ................................................................................... 4-9

DVMT Total Gfx Mem ................................................................................. 4-9

Gfx Low Power Mode ................................................................................. 4-9

Graphics Performance Analyzers ............................................................... 4-9

RC6 (Render Standby) ............................................................................... 4-9

RC6+ (Deep RC6) .................................................................................... 4-10

GT OverClocking Support ........................................................................ 4-10

USB Functions ......................................................................................... 4-10

USB 3.0 Functions ................................................................................... 4-10

Legacy USB Support ................................................................................ 4-10

Port 60/64 Emulation ................................................................................ 4-10

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off................................................................................ 4-10

XHCI Hand-off .......................................................................................... 4-10

Azalia HD Audio ........................................................................................4-11

Frontside Audio Mode ...............................................................................4-11



IDE/SATAConguration ..............................................................................4-11

SATA Mode ................................................................................................4-11



PCIe/PCI/PnPConguration ..................................................................... 4-12

PCI Latency Timer .................................................................................... 4-12

Above 4G Decoding ................................................................................. 4-12

PERR# Generation ................................................................................... 4-12

SERR# Generation ................................................................................... 4-12

PCI-E Slot 5 OPROM ............................................................................... 4-12

Onboard LAN Option ROM Select ........................................................... 4-13

Onboard LAN1/LAN2 Option ROM .......................................................... 4-13



SuperIOConguration ............................................................................. 4-13

Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 ...................................................................... 4-13

Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Settings ........................................................ 4-13



Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................................ 4-14



HardwareHealthConguration .................................................................. 4-15

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

xi

Fan Speed Control Mode ......................................................................... 4-15

CPU Temperature ..................................................................................... 4-15

System Temperature / Peripheral Temperature / PCH Temperature ....... 4-15

Fan 1 ~ Fan 4, Fan A Reading ................................................................ 4-16

VCORE, 12V, VDIMM, 5VCC, VTT, AVCC, 3.3VCC, VSB, VBAT ........... 4-16



ACPI Settings ............................................................................................. 4-16

High Precision Event Timers .................................................................... 4-16

Suspend Mode ......................................................................................... 4-16

WHEA Support ......................................................................................... 4-16



TrustedComputingConguration .............................................................. 4-16

TPM Support ............................................................................................ 4-16



IntelTXT(LT)Conguration ........................................................................ 4-16

Secure Mode Extensions (SMX) .............................................................. 4-16

Intel TXT (LT) Support .............................................................................. 4-17

PCH-FWConguration ............................................................................... 4-17

FirmwareUpdateConguration ................................................................. 4-17

AMTConguration...................................................................................... 4-17

Intel AMT .................................................................................................. 4-17

BIOS Hotkey Pressed .............................................................................. 4-17

MEBx Selection Screen ........................................................................... 4-17

HideUn-congureMEConrmationPrompt ............................................ 4-17

MEBx Debug Message Output................................................................. 4-17

Un-CongureME ...................................................................................... 4-17

AMT Wait Timer ........................................................................................ 4-17

Disable ME ............................................................................................... 4-18

ASF ........................................................................................................... 4-18

Activate Remote Assistance Process....................................................... 4-18

USBCongure ......................................................................................... 4-18

PET Progress ........................................................................................... 4-18

Watch Dog Timer ...................................................................................... 4-18

Network Stack ............................................................................................ 4-18

4-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 4-19



Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings ........................................................ 4-19

Smbios Event Log .................................................................................... 4-19

Erase Event Log ....................................................................................... 4-19

When Log is Full ...................................................................................... 4-19

Log System Boot Event ........................................................................... 4-19

MECI ......................................................................................................... 4-19

METW ....................................................................................................... 4-20

Table of Contents

xii

View SmBIOS Event Log ......................................................................... 4-20

4-5 Boot Settings ................................................................................................. 4-21

Setup Prompt Timeout ............................................................................. 4-21

Retry Boot Devices .................................................................................. 4-21

Boot Option Filter ..................................................................................... 4-21

Boot Option #1, #2, #3, ... ........................................................................ 4-21

Network Device BBS Priorities,
CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities,

Hard Drive BBS Priorities, ........................................................................ 4-21

4-6 Security Settings ..........................................................................................4-22

Password Check ..................................................................................... 4-22

Administrator Password .......................................................................... 4-22

User Password: ........................................................................................ 4-22

4-7 Save & Exit Options ...................................................................................... 4-23

Discard Changes and Exit ...................................................................... 4-23

Save Changes and Reset ........................................................................ 4-23

Discard Changes ...................................................................................... 4-23

Restore Defaults ....................................................................................... 4-23

Save As User Defaults ............................................................................. 4-23

Restore User Defaults .............................................................................. 4-24

Boot Override ........................................................................................... 4-24

Appendix A

BIOS Error Beep Codes

A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes .................................................................................A-1

Appendix B

Software Installation Instructions

B-1 Installing Drivers ..............................................................................................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

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

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.

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

•Two (2) SATA cables

•One (1) I/O shield

Software utilities for this motherboard are available for download at

http://www.supermicro.com.

1-2

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

X9SAE Motherboard Image

Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision

available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received

may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-3

X9SAE Motherboard Layout

Important Notes to the User

•See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front

panel connections.

•" " indicates the location of "Pin 1".

•Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

1-4

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

X9SAE Quick Reference

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

AUDIO FP

JPME2
JPME1

JTPM1

JPUSB2

USB4/5

JSD1
USB11/12
JSTBY1

JL1

JLED

LED1

JD1
T-SGPIO2

T-SGPIO1

FANA

JWD1

JF1

USB0/1

COM2

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1

JPW1

DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2
DIMMA1

JPW2

JPUSB1

FAN4

KB/MSCOM1HDMI1LAN1LAN2JAUDIO1

TOP

USB8/9VGAHDMI2USB10/13USB2/3

S/PDIF OUT

S/PDIF IN

JPAC1

JPL2

JPL1

JPW3

JI2C2

JI2C1

JBT1

BAT1

SPK1

SLOT1

SLOT2

SLOT3

SLOT4

SLOT5

SLOT6

SLOT7

I-SATA4 I-SATA2 I-SATA0

I-SATA5 I-SATA3 I-SATA1

Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

HDD LED

Power LED

Reset

PWR

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

Ground

Ground

X

X

NIC2 LED

LED_Anode+

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-5

X9SAE Motherboard Series Jumpers

Jumper Description Default

JBT1 CMOS Clear N/A

JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI Slots Off (Disabled)

JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Disable/Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPME1 Intel ME Recovery Mode Pins 1-2 (Disabled)

JPME2 Intel ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Disabled)

JPUSB1/JPUSB2 USB Wake-Up (JPUSB1: Backpanel, JPUSB2: Headers) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Reset Pins 1-2 (Reset)

X9SAE Motherboard Series LED Indicators

LED Description Color/State Status

LED1 Onboard Standby PWR LED Green: Solid on Power On

Back Panel

Backplane I/O Panel

A. USB 2.0 Port 9 G. USB 2.0 Port 13 M. SPDIF Out

B. USB 2.0 Port 8 H. USB 2.0 Port 10 N. Surround Out

C. Keyboard/Mouse I. Gb LAN Port 1 O. Center/LFE Out

D. VGA Port J. USB 2.0 Port 3** P. Mic In

E. Serial Port (COM1) K. USB 2.0 Port 2* Q. Line Out

F. HDMI1/HDMI2 Ports L. Gb LAN Port 2 R. Line In

E

A

B

C

F

D

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

HD Audio

HD Audio

*USB 3.0 Port 3 **USB 3.0 Port 4

1-6

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

X9SAE Motherboard Series Headers/Connectors

Connector Description

AUDIO FP Front Panel Audio Header

JAUDIO High-Denition Audio Connectors (on the I/O back panel)

BAT1, SPK1 Onboard Battery, Internal Speaker/Buzzer

COM1, COM2 COM1 Port (Back Panel), COM2 Serial Port Header

FAN1~FAN4, FANA System/CPU Fan Headers (FAN1: CPU Fan, FANA: I/O Cards)

JD1 Speaker/buzzer (Pins 1-2: Buzzer, Pins 1~4: External Speaker)

JF1 Front Panel Control Header

JLED Power LED Indicator Header

JPW1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Required)

JPW2 +12V 8-pin CPU power Connector (Required)

JPW3 +12V 4-pin Auxilliary power Connector

KB/MS Keyboard/Mouse Connectors

LAN1/LAN2 Gigabit (RJ45) Ports (LAN1/2)

S/PDIF IN, S/PDIF OUT SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) In/Out Headers

JSD1 SATA DOM (Device_On_Module) Power Connector

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz Slot

SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x8) Slot

SLOT3, SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 x1 Slot

SLOT4 X9SAE-V: PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x16)

SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot (X9SAE-V: PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x16) Slot)

SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 x4 Slot

HDMI1, HDMI2 Backpanel HDMI Ports

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JSTBY Legacy Wake on LAN Header

JTPM1 TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 1.2 Header

I-SATA0 / I-SATA1 Serial ATA (SATA 3.0) Ports 0/1 (6Gb/sec)

I-SATA 2~I-SATA5 Serial ATA (SATA 2.0) Ports 2~5 (3Gb/sec)

USB 8/9, 10/13 Backpanel USB 2.0 8/9, 10/13

USB 2/3 Backpanel USB 2.0 2/3 (USB 3.0 3/4)

USB 0/1 Front Panel Accessible USB 2.0 Headers 0/1 (USB 3.0 1/2)

USB 4/5, 11/12 Front Panel Accessible USB 2.0 Headers 4/5, 11/12

T-SGPIO1, T-SGPIO2 Serial General Purpose I/O Headers (for SATA)

VGA Backpanel VGA Port

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-7

Motherboard Features

CPU Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v2 series, Xeon E3-1200 series,

Pentium®, and Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket

Memory Four (4) slots support up to 32 GB of unbuffered, ECC

DDR3 UDIMM memory (1600/1333/1066 MHz)

Supports dual-channel memory bus

DIMM sizes

UDIMM 2 GB, 4GB, and 8GB

Chipset Intel® C216

Expansion Slots Two (2) PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

One (1) PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot

One (1) PCI Express 2.0 x4 (in x8) slot

One (1) PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (X9SAE only)

Two (2) PCI Express 3.0 x8 in x 16 slot (X9SAE-V only)

One (1) PCI 33 MHz slots (5 Volts)

Network Connections Two (2) Gigabit Ethernet Controllers:

LAN1: Intel 82579LM
LAN2: Intel 82574L

Two (2) RJ-45 Rear I/O Panel Connectors with Link and
Activity LEDs

I/O Devices SATA Connections

SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) Two (2) SATA 0~1

RAID 0, 1

SATA 2.0 (3Gb/s) Four (4) I-SATA 2~5

RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (MS Windows®)

RAID 0, 1, 10 (Linux)

Disk-on-Module (DOM) header

USB Devices

Four (4) USB 2.0 ports and two (2) USB 3.0 ports on the
rear I/O panel

Six (6) Front Accessible USB 2.0 ports on three headers,
and two (2) Front Accessible USB 3.0 ports on one header

Keyboard/Mouse

One shared PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port on the I/O
backpanel

Serial (COM) Ports

One (1) Front accessible Serial Port header (COM2)

One (1) Serial Port on the back panel (COM1)

1-8

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Audio

Five (5) Female Mini Jacks for High Denition Audio on

the Back Panel

Front Panel Audio Header

One (1) S/PDIF Optical Out on the back panel

S/PDIF In and S/PDIF Out Headers

Video

One VGA (D-Sub), two (2) HDMI ports on the back panel

nVidia® SLi® and AMD® Crossre™ X support

BIOS 128 Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS

Play and Plug (PnP0, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0/2.0, USB
Keyboard and SMBIOS 2.3

Power Conguration ACPI/APM Power Management

Main Switch Override Mechanism

Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-Off

Power-on mode for AC power recovery

PC Health Monitoring CPU Monitoring

Onboard voltage monitors for 1.8V, +3.3V, +5V, +/-12V,
+3.3V Stdby, +5V Stdby, VBAT, HT, Memory, Chipset

CPU 4+2 phase switching voltage regulator

CPU/System overheat LED

CPU Thermal Trip support

Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support

Fan Control

Fan status monitoring with rmware 4-pin (Pulse Width

Modulation) fan speed control

Low noise fan speed control

System Management PECI (Platform Environment Conguration Interface) 2.0

support

System resource alert via SuperDoctor® III

SuperDoctor III, Watch Dog, NMI

Chassis Intrusion header and detection, TPM 1.2 header

CD Utilities BIOS ash upgrade utility

Drivers and software for Intel® C216 chipset utilities

Other ROHS 6/6 (Full Compliance, Lead Free)

Dimensions ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6")

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-9

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent

the features on your motherboard. See the Motherboard Features

pages for the actual specications of each motherboard.

X9SAE Motherboard Series Block Diagram

INTEL CPU

PCIe3.0_x8

PCIe x16 SLOT #6

8.0GT/s

VRM 12

SVID

DDR3 (CHA)

DDR3 (CHB)

DIMM1A (Blue)
DIMM1B

DIMM2A (Blue)
DIMM2B

1600/1333MHz

1600/1333MHz

x4 DMI

5GT/s

5GT/s

PCIe2.0_x1

PCIe x1 SLOT #5

PCIe x4 SLOT #7

33MHz

5V PCI

PCI SLOT #1

4 SATA-II PORTS

SATA-II
300MB/s

8 USB2.0 PORTS

USB2.0
480Mbps

2 SATA-III PORTS

SATA-III
600MB/s

GLAN2
82574L

PCIe2.0_x1

2.5GT/s

RJ45

RJ45

PCIe2.0_x1

2.5GT/s

GLAN1
82579LM

Intel

C216 PCH

(Socket-H2)

LPC

TPM1.2

COM1/2

PS2 KB/MS

LPC

HEALTH
INFO

LPC I/O

NCT6776F

FLASH
SPI 64Mb

SPI

BLOCK DIAGRAM

RoHS 6/6

x4 FDI

2.7 Gbps

HDMI D

Digital port D

Digital port C

HDMI C

4 USB3.0 PORTS

Analogl port A

VGA

RealTEK ALC889

AZALIA

PCIe3.0_x8

PCIe x16 SLOT #4

8.0GT/s

R/C

x8

x8

PCIe2.0_x1

5GT/s

PCIe x1 SLOT #3

USB3.0

4.8Gbps

PCIe x4 SLOT #2

PCIe2.0_x4

5GT/s

PCIe2.0_x4

5.0GT/s

note:x4 on the Server/WS are
supported at 5.0 GT/s speeds only.

X9SAE-V Only

1-10

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

1-2 Chipset Overview

The X9SAE Motherboard Series supports a single Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v2 series,

Xeon E3-1200 series, Pentium®, and Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket.

Leveraging the features of the Intel C216 chipset, the X9SAE motherboard pro-

vides substantial enhancement to system performance high performance gaming

platforms and entry-level workstations.

Intel C216 Chipset Features

•Server-class performance, reliability, and security at entry-level price points

•Enhanced performance and energy-efciency

•Support for ECC Memory - Better data integrity and system reliability through

automatic data correction

•Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) with E-mail Alerting - Uninter-

rupted operation and quick data recovery in the event of a hard drive failure

•Intel® OS Guard - Improves security by strengthening malware protection

•PCI Express 3.0 Interface (up to 8.0 GT/s)

•SATA 3.0 Controller (up to 6Gb/sec)

•Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.05

•Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology6 (Intel® HT Technology)

Complete specications are available at Intel's website:

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/server-chipsets/server-chipset-

c202.html

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-11

1-3 Special Features

Recovery from AC Power Loss

Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting for you to determine how the system will

respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose

for the system to remain powered off, (in which case you must press the power

switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to a power-on state. See

the Advanced BIOS Setup section to change this setting. The default setting is

Last State.

1-4 PC Health Monitoring

This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the board. All have

an onboard System Hardware Monitoring chip that supports PC health monitoring.

An onboard voltage monitor will scan these onboard voltages continuously: 1.8V,

+3.3V, +5V, +/-12V, +3.3V Stdby, +5V Stdby, VBAT, HT, Memory, Chipset. Once a

voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given, or an error message is sent to the

screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to dene the sensitivity of the

voltage monitor.

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

PC health monitoring in the BIOS can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The

onboard CPU and chassis fans are controlled by Thermal Management via BIOS

(under the Hardware Monitoring section in the Advanced Setting).

Environmental Temperature Control

The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn

on the thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-dened

threshold. The overheat circuitry runs independently from the CPU. Once the ther-

mal sensor detects that the CPU temperature is too high, it will automatically turn

on the thermal fans to prevent the CPU from overheating. The onboard chassis

thermal circuitry can monitor the overall system temperature and alert the user when

the chassis temperature is too high.

Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide

adequate airow to your system.

1-12

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

System Resource Alert

This feature is available when the system is used with Supero Doctor III in

the Windows OS environment or used with Supero Doctor II in Linux. Supero

Doctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can

also congure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system

temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predened

thresholds.

1-5 ACPI Features

ACPI stands for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface. The ACPI specica-

tion denes a exible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard

way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including

its hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system

to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard

disk drives and printers.

In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI also

provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play, and an operating

system-independent interface for conguration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and

Play BIOS data structures, while providing a processor architecture-independent

implementation that is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows

2008 Operating Systems.

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator

When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start to blink

to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the

CPU will "wake up", and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.

1-6 Power Supply

As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and

reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU

clock rates.

This motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most

power supplies generally meet the specications required by the CPU, some are

inadequate. In addition, the 12V 8-pin power connector located at JPW2 is also

required to ensure adequate power supply to the system. Also your power supply

must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports.

Caution! 1. To prevent damage to the power supply or motherboard,

please use a power supply that contains a 24-pin and a 8-pin power con-

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-13

nectors. Be sure to connect these connectors to the 24-pin (JPW1) and the

8-pin (JPW2) power connectors on the motherboard. Failure in doing so will

void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard.

2. To provide adequate power to Disk on Module SATA devices, please

connect them to the SATA DOM PWR connector (JWF1).

It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX

power supply Specication 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more

information, please refer to the web site at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in

areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line

lter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a

power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.

1-7 Super I/O

The Super I/O supports two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication

ports (UARTs). Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable

baud rate generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt

system. Both UARTs provide legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps

as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which

support higher speed modems.

The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Conguration

and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power manage-

ment through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management

to reduce power consumption.

1-14

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Notes

Chapter 2: Installation

2-1

Chapter 2

Installation

2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam-

aging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following

measures are generally sufcient to protect your equipment from ESD.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic

bag.

• Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral

chips, memory modules or gold contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in

use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and

the motherboard.

• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery. Do not install the onboard

battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.

Unpacking

The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When

unpacking the board, make sure that the person handling it is static protected.

2-2

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Caution: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pres-

sure on the label area of the fan.

Important:

Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding,

removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you in-

stall the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.

If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certied

multi-directional heatsink only.

Make sure to install the system board into the chassis before you install

the CPU heatsink.

When receiving a server board without a processor pre-installed, make

sure that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket

pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.

Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support.

Load Lever

Installing the LGA1155 Processor

1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket,

from its locking position.

Load Plate

Chapter 2: Installation

2-3

2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap.

3. Use your thumb and your index nger to hold the CPU at the North center

edge and the South center edge of the CPU.

4. Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys.

Once it is aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do

not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or verti-

cally.

South Center Edge

North Center Edge

2-4

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Caution: You can only install the CPU inside the socket only in one direction.

Make sure that it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the

load plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your

CPU. Instead, open the load plate again and double-check that the CPU is

aligned properly.

CPU properly
installed

Load lever locked

into place

5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to

avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.)

6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make

sure that the CPU is properly installed.

7. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock.

Chapter 2: Installation

2-5

Thermal Grease

Heatsink
Fins

Recommended Supermicro

heatsink:

SNK-P0046A4 active heatsink

Installing an Active CPU
Heatsink with Fan

1. Locate the CPU Fan power connec-

tor on the motherboard. (Refer to

the layout on the right for the CPU

Fan location.)

2. Position the heatsink so that the

heatsink fan wires are closest to the

CPU fan power connector and are

not interfered with other compo-

nents.

3. Inspect the CPU Fan wires to make

sure that the wires are routed

through the bottom of the heatsink.

4. Remove the thin layer of the protec-

tive lm from the heatsink.

Caution: CPU overheat may

occur if the protective lm is

not removed from the heatsink.

5. Apply the proper amount of thermal

grease on the CPU.

Note: if your heatsink came with

a thermal pad, please ignore

this step.

6. If necessary, rearrange the wires

to make sure that the wires are not

pinched between the heatsink and

the CPU. Also make sure to keep

clearance between the fan wires

and the ns of the heatsink.

2-6

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

7. Align the four heatsink fasten-

ers with the mounting holes

on the motherboard. Gently

push the pairs of diagonal

fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 &

#4) into the mounting holes

until you hear a click. Also,

make sure to orient each

fastener so that the narrow

end of the groove is pointing

outward.

8. Repeat Step 7 to insert all

four heatsink fasteners into

the mounting holes.

9. Once all four fasteners are

securely inserted into the

mounting holes, and the heat-

sink is properly installed on

the motherboard, connect the

heatsink fan wires to the CPU

Fan connector.

Chapter 2: Installation

2-7

Removing the Heatsink

Caution: We do not recommend

that the CPU or the heatsink be

removed. However, if you do

need to remove the heatsink,

please follow the instructions be-

low to remove the heatsink and to

prevent damage done to the CPU

or other components.

Active Heatsink Removal

1. Unplug the power cord from the

power supply.

2. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires

from the CPU fan header.

3. Use your nger tips to gently press

on the fastener cap and turn it

counterclockwise to make a 1/4 (900)

turn, and pull the fastener upward to

loosen it.

4. Repeat Step 3 to loosen all fasteners

from the mounting holes.

5. With all fasteners loosened, remove

the heatsink from the CPU.

Unplug the

PWR cord

Pull Up

2-8

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

2-3 Installing DDR3 Memory

Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory mod-

ules.

CAUTION

Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM

modules to prevent any possible damage.

DIMM Installation

1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs

into the memory slots, starting with

DIMMA2 (Slot 2, Channel A, see the

next page for the location). For best

performance, please use the memory

modules of the same type and speed

in the same bank.

2. Push the release tabs outwards on

both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock

it.

Release Tabs

Notches

3. Align the key of the DIMM mod-

ule with the receptive point on the

memory slot.

Press both notches

straight down into

the memory slot.

4. Align the notches on both ends of

the module against the receptive

points on the ends of the slot.

5. Use two thumbs together to press

the notches on both ends of the

module straight down into the slot

until the module snaps into place.

6. Press the release tabs to the lock

positions to secure the DIMM module

into the slot.

Removing Memory Modules

Reverse the steps above to remove the

DIMM modules from the motherboard.

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL
JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2
1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable
JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

Chapter 2: Installation

2-9

Memory Population Guidelines

When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following

order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, DIMMA1 and DIMMB1.

• Always use DDR3 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed.

• Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed

of the slowest DIMM.

• The motherboard will support one DIMM module or three DIMM modules installed.

For best memory performance, install DIMM modules in pairs.

Recommended Population (Balanced)

DIMMA2 Slot DIMMB2 Slot DIMMA1 Slot DIMMB1 Slot Total System Memory

2GB 2GB 4GB

2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 8GB

4GB 4GB 8GB

4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 16GB

8GB 8GB 16GB

8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 32GB

Note: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that

remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is

used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. See the following

table for details.

Memory Support

The X9SAE Motherboard Series supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM)

DDR3 ECC/Non-ECC 1600/1333/1066 MHz in 4 memory slots. Populating these

DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size

will result in interleaved memor y, which will improve memory performance. Please

refer to the table below:

DIMMB2 (Blue Slot)

DIMMB1

DIMMA1

DIMMA2 (Blue Slot)

Towards the edge of the motherboard

Towards the CPU

2-10

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability

Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99

I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99

PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76

PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51

PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-MB

boundary-

512 MB 3.01

VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85

TSEG 1 MB 2.84

Memory available to OS and other applications 2.84

Chapter 2: Installation

2-11

Caution: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components,

please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw

during motherboard installation. 2) Some components are very close to the

mounting holes. Please take precautionary measures to avoid damaging

these components when installing the motherboard to the chassis.

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2
1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

2-4 Motherboard Installation

All motherboards have standard mounting holes to t different types of chassis.

Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and

chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas-

teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard

to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.

Then use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray.

Tools Needed

Philips Screwdriver

Standoffs

Only if Needed

Philips Screws

Location of Mounting Holes

2-12

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Installing the Motherboard

1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis.

2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. (See the previous page.)

3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes

on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.

5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging other

motherboard components.

6. Using the Philips screwdriver, insert a Philips head #6 screw into a mounting

hole on the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis.

7. Repeat Step 5 to insert #6 screws into all mounting holes.

8. Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed in the chassis.

Note: Images displayed are is for illustration only. Your chassis or compo-

nents might look different from those shown in this manual.

Chapter 2: Installation

2-13

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1
1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1
1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

2-5 Connectors/IO Ports

The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specication. See the

gure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

Backplane I/O Panel

Back Panel

A. USB 2.0 Port 9 G. USB 2.0 Port 10 M. SPDIF Out

B. USB 2.0 Port 8 H. USB 2.0 Port 13 N. Surround Out

C. Keyboard/Mouse I. Gb LAN Port 1 O. Center/LFE Out

D. VGA Port J. USB 2.0 Port 3** P. Mic In

E. Serial Port (COM1) K. USB 2.0 Port 2* Q. Line Out

F. HDMI1/HDMI2 Ports L. Gb LAN Port 2 R. Line In

E

A

B

C

F

D

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

HD Audio

HD Audio

*USB 3.0 Port 3 **USB 3.0 Port 4

2-14

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse

Ports

The ATX PS/2 keyboard and

PS/2 mouse are located next to

the Back Panel USB Ports 8/9 on

the motherboard. See the table at

right for pin denitions.

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin

Denitions

PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 KB Data 1 Mouse Data

2 No Connection 2 No Connection

3 Ground 3 Ground

4 Mouse/KB VCC

(+5V)

4 Mouse/KB VCC

(+5V)

5 KB Clock 5 Mouse Clock

6 No Connection 6 No Connection

VCC: with 1.5A PTC (current limit)

Keyboard/Mouse

(For a PS/2 keyboard cable, a PS/2 Mouse cable or a PS/2 Y cable) (optional)

(For a USB keyboard cable or a USB mouse cable, in any USB port) (optional)

Note:

This motherboard offers three Keyboard/Mouse connection options as

shown in the graphic below.

•A. Plug in a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 Mouse cable to the PS2 Keyboard/

Mouse port.

•B. Plug in a Y cable that that includes a keyboard cable and mouse cable

to the PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port..

•C. Connect a USB keyboard cable or a USB mouse cable to any USB port.

A

B

C

A

B

C

Chapter 2: Installation

2-15

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1
1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1
1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2
1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

A. Backpanel USB 2.0 #9

B. Backpanel USB 2.0 #8

C. Backpanel USB 2.0 #13

D. Backpanel USB 2.0 #10

E. Backpanel USB 2.0 #3

(USB 3.0 #4)

F. Backpanel USB 2.0 #2

(USB 3.0 #3)

G. Front Panel USB 2.0 #4/5

H. Front Panel USB 2.0 #11/12

I. Front Panel USB 2.0 #0/1

(USB 3.0 #1/2)

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Four Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports #2, #3, #8, #9, #10, #13, USB 3.0 #3, #4,

are located on the I/O back panel. USB 2.0 headers #4/5, #11/12, #0/1 and USB

3.0 header #1/2 are used to provide front chassis access using USB cables (not

included). See the tables below for pin denitions.

Back Panel USB (2.0)

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin# Denition

1 +5V 5 +5V

2 USB_PN1 6 USB_PN0

3 USB_PP1 7 USB_PP0

4 Ground 8 Ground

Front Panel USB (2.0)

Pin Denitions

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 +5V 2 +5V

3 USB_PN2 4 USB_PN3

5 USB_PP2 6 USB_PP3

7 Ground 8 Ground

9 Key 10 Ground

A

Front Panel USB (3.0)

Pin Denitions

P i n # Signal Name Description

1 VBUS Power

2 IntA_P1_SSRX- USB 3.0 Port 1 SuperSpeed RX-

3 IntA_P1_SSRX+ USB 3.0 Port 1 SuperSpeed RX+

4 GND GND

5 IntA_P1_SSTX- USB 3.0 Port 1 SuperSpeed TX-

6 IntA_P1_SSTX+ USB 3.0 Port 1 SuperSpeed TX+

7 GND GND

8 IntA_P1_D- USB 3.0 Port 1 D- (USB 2.0 Signal D-)

9 IntA_P1_D+ USB 3.0 Port 1 D- (USB 2.0 Signal D+)

10 ID Over Current Protection

11 IntA_P2_D+ USB 3.0 Port 2 D+ (USB 2.0 Signal D+)

12 IntA_P2_D- USB 3.0 Port 2 D- (USB 2.0 Signal D-)

13 GND GND

14 IntA_P2_SSTX+ USB 3.0 Port 2 SuperSpeed TX+

15 IntA_P2_SSTX- USB 3.0 Port 2 SuperSpeed TX-

16 GND GND

17 IntA_P2_SSRX+ USB 3.0 Port 2 SuperSpeed RX+

18 IntA_P2_SSRX- USB 3.0 Port 2 SuperSpeed RX-

19 VBUS Power

C

E

B

F

D

H

I

G

2-16

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Ethernet Ports

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/

LAN2) are located next to the HD Au-

dio Connector on the I/O Backpanel to

provide network connections. These

ports accept RJ45 type cables.

Note

Please refer to the LED In-

dicator Section for LAN LED

information.

LAN Ports

Pin Denition

Pin# Denition

1 P2V5SB 10 SGND

2 TD0+ 11 Act LED

3 TD0- 12 P3V3SB

4 TD1+ 13 Link 100 LED

(Green, +3V3SB)

5 TD1- 14 Link 1000 LED

(Yellow, +3V3SB)

6 TD2+ 15 Ground

7 TD2- 16 Ground

8 TD3+ 17 Ground

9 TD3- 88 Ground

(NC: No Connection)

A. LAN1

B. LAN2

A.SPDIF_Out

B. Surround_Out

C. CEN/LFE_Out

D. Mic_In

E. Line-Out

F. Line_In

A

B

E

A

B

C

F

D

Back Panel High Denition Audio (HD Audio)

This motherboard features a 7.1+2 Channel High Denition Audio (HDA) codec that

provides 10 DAC channels. The HD Audio connections simultaneously supports

multiple-streaming 7.1 sound playback with 2 channels of independent stereo output

through the front panel stereo out for front, rear, center and subwoofer speakers.

Use the Advanced software included in the CD-ROM with your motherboard to

enable this function.

(BP) HD Audio

Conn# Signal

A

SPDIF_Out

B

Surround_Out

C

CEN/LFE_Out

D

Mic_In

E

Line_Out

F

Line_In

HD Audio

Chapter 2: Installation

2-17

Front Accessible Audio Header

A 10-pin Audio header is also

located on the motherboard. This

header allows you to use the on-

board sound for audio playback.

Connect an audio cable to the au-

dio header to use this feature. See

the tables at right for pin denitions

for these headers.

10-in Audio

Pin Denitions

Pin# Signal

1 Microphone_Left

2 Audio_Ground

3 Microphone_Right

4 Audio_Detect

5 Line_2_Right

6 Ground

7 Jack_Detect

8 Key

9 Line_2_Left

10 Ground

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

A

A. Audio Header

2-18

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

HDMI Ports

Two HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Inter-

face) Ports are located next to the VGA port

on the I/O backpanel. This connector is used

to display both high denition video and digi-

tal sound through an HDMI-capable display,

using a single HDMI cable (not included).

VGA Port

A VGA port is located next to the USB ports

on the I/O backpanel. Use this port to con-

nect to a compatible VGA display.

A

B

A. HDMI Ports

B. VGA Port

C. COM1 Port

Serial Port (COM1)

Serial port COM1 is located on the I/O back

panel. Another serial port (COM2) is avail-

able through a header on the motherboard.

See the table on the right for pin denitions.

Serial Ports

Pin Denitions

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 DCD 6 DSR

2 RXD 7 RTS

3 TXD 8 CTS

4 DTR 9 RI

5 Ground 10 N/A

C

Chapter 2: Installation

2-19

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

Front Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located

on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed spe-

cically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the gure below for the descriptions

of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section

for descriptions and pin denitions.

Pin 15Pin 16

Pin 1

Pin 2

JF1 Header Pins

Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

HDD LED

Power LED

Reset

PWR

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

Ground

Ground

X

X

NIC2 LED

LED_Anode+

2-20

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

HDD LED

Power LED

Reset

PWR

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

Ground

Ground

X

X

NIC2 LED

LED_Anode+

Front Control Panel Pin Denitions

Power LED

The Power LED connection is located

on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the

table on the right for pin denitions.

Power LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

15 +5V

16 Ground

A. PWR LED

B. HDD LED

A

B

HDD LED

The HDD LED connection is located

on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a

cable here to indicate the status of

HDD-related activities, including IDE,

SATA activities. See the table on the

right for pin denitions.

HDD LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

13 +5V

14 HD Active

Chapter 2: Installation

2-21

NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2)

The NIC (Network Interface Controller)

LED connection for LAN port 1 is located

on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED

connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9

and 10. NIC1 LED and NIC2 LED are

2-pin NIC LED headers. Attach NIC LED

cables to NIC1 and NIC2 LED indicators

to display network activities. Refer to the

table on the right for pin denitions.

LAN1/LAN2 LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

9/11 Vcc

10/12 Ground

C

A. NIC1 LED

B. NIC2 LED

C. OH/Fan Fail

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail

Connect an LED cable to OH/Fan Fail

connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to

provide warnings for chassis overheat/fan

failure. Refer to the table on the right for

pin denitions.

OH/Fan Fail LED

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

7 Vcc/Blue UID LED

8 OH/Fan Fail LED

OH/Fan Fail Indicator

Status

State Denition

Off Normal

On Overheat

Flash-

ing

Fan Fail

Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

HDD LED

Power LED

Reset

PWR

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

Ground

Ground

X

X

NIC2 LED

LED_Anode+

A

B

2-22

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Power Button

The Power Button connection is located

on pins1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily con-

tacting both pins will power on/off the sys-

tem. This button can also be congured

to function as a suspend button (with a

setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To

turn off the power in the suspend mode,

press the button for at least 4 seconds.

Refer to the table on the right for pin

denitions.

Power Button

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

1 Signal

2 +3V Standby

Reset Button

The Reset Button connection is located

on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a

hardware reset switch on the computer

case to reset the system. Refer to the

table on the right for pin denitions.

Reset Button

Pin Denitions (JF1)

Pin# Denition

3 Reset

4 Ground

A. Reset Button

B. PWR Button

Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

HDD LED

Power LED

Reset

PWR

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

Ground

Ground

X

X

NIC2 LED

LED_Anode+

A

B

Chapter 2: Installation

2-23

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

2-6 Connecting Cables

This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out denitions for onboard headers

and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector.

A. 24-Pin ATX Main PWR

B. 8-Pin CPU PWR

C. 4-Pin Auxilliary PWR

ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Denitions (JPW1)

Pin# Denition Pin # Denition

13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V

14 -12V 2 +3.3V

15 COM 3 COM

16 PS_ON 4 +5V

17 COM 5 COM

18 COM 6 +5V

19 COM 7 COM

20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK

21 +5V 9 5VSB

22 +5V 10 +12V

23 +5V 11 +12V

24 COM 12 +3.3V

(Required)

12V 8-pin Power Connec-

tor Pin Denitions

Pins Denition

1 through 4 Ground

5 through 8 +12V

ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR
Connectors (JPW1 & JPW2)

The 24-pin main power connector

(JPW1) is used to provide power to the

motherboard. The 8-pin CPU PWR con-

nector (JPW2) is also required for the

processor. The 4-pin Auxilliary PWR

(JPW3) is optional to provide additional

power for the expansion slots. These

power connectors meet the SSI EP S 12V

specication. See the table on the right

and below for pin denitions.

A

B

C

12V 4-pin Power Connec-

tor Pin Denitions

Pins Denition

1 through 2 Ground

3 through 4 +12V

2-24

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

Fan Header

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 Ground (Black)

2 2.5A/+12V

(Red)

3 Tachometer

4 PWM_Control

Fan Headers (FAN 1 ~ FAN 4, FAN A)

The X9SAE Motherboard Series has ve fan

headers (Fan 1~Fan 4 & Fan A). These fans

are 4-pin fan headers. Although pins 1-3 of the

fan headers are backward compatible with the

traditional 3-pin fans, we recommend the use

4-pin fans to take advantage of the fan speed

control in the BIOS Hardware Monitoring sec-

tion. This allows the BIOS to automatically

adjust fan speeds based on the motherboard's

detected system temperature. Refer to the table

on the right for pin denitions.

A

B

A. Fan 1 (CPU Fan)

B. Fan 2

C. Fan 3

D. Fan 4

E. Fan A (I/O Fan)

F. Chassis Intrusion

C

D

E

Chassis Intrusion (JL1)

A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on

the motherboard. Attach the appropriate cable

from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intru-

sion when the chassis is opened.

Chassis Intrusion

Pin Denitions (JL1)

Pin# Denition

1 Intrusion Input

2 Ground

F

Chapter 2: Installation

2-25

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

Internal Buzzer (SPK1)

The Internal Buzzer (SPK1) can be

used to provide audible indications for

various beep codes. See the table on

the right for pin denitions.

A. Internal Buzzer

B. Speaker Header

Internal Buzzer

Pin Denition

Pin# Denitions

Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In

Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm

Speaker

Speaker (JD1)

On the JD1 header, Pins 3~4 are

used for internal speaker. Close Pins

3~4 with a cap to use the onboard

speaker. If you wish to use an exter-

nal speaker, close Pins 1~4 with the

external speaker cable. See the table

on the right for pin denitions.

Speaker Connector

Pin Denitions

Pin Setting Denition

Pins 3~4 Internal Speaker

Pins1~4 External Speaker

A

B

2-26

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

C

A

B

A. PWR LED

B. COM1

C. COM2

Onboard Power LED (JLED)

An onboard Power LED header is lo-

cated at JLED. This Power LED header

is connected to the Front Control Panel

located at JF1 to indicate the status of

system power. See the table on the right

for pin denitions.

Onboard PWR LED

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 VCC

2 No Connection

3 Connection to PWR

LED in JF1

Serial Ports (COM1 ~ COM2)

In addition to COM1, which is located

on the I/O back panel, there is another

Serial port header on the motherboard

for COM2. See the table on the right

for pin denitions.

Serial Ports

Pin Denitions

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 DCD 6 DSR

2 RXD 7 RTS

3 TXD 8 CTS

4 DTR 9 RI

5 Ground 10 N/A

Chapter 2: Installation

2-27

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

DOM PWR Connector (JSD1)

The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power

connector, located at JSD1, provides

5V (Gen1/Gen) power to a solid state

DOM storage device connected to one

of the SATA ports. See the table on the

right for pin denitions.

DOM PWR

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 5V

2 Ground

3 Ground

Legacy Wake-On-LAN (JSTBY)

The legacy Wake-On-LAN header is

lo cated at JWOL on the mother board.

See the table on the right for pin de-

nitions. (This feature is provided for

legacy I/O expansion cards.)

Wake-On-LAN

Pin Denitions

(JWOL)

Pin# Denition

1 +5V Standby

2 Ground

3 Wake-up

A

B

A.DOM PWR

B. JSTBY

2-28

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

A

B

A. SPDIF_IN

B. SPDIF_OUT

C. TPM Header

SPDIF IN / SPDIF OUT (JSPDIF_IN/
JSPDIF_OUT)

The SP/DIF In (JSPDIF_IN) and SP/

DIF Out (JSPDIF_OUT) are used

for digital audio. You will also need

the appropriate cables to use these

features.

C

SPDIF_In

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 S/PDIF_In

2 Ground

SPDIF_Out

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition

1 S/PDIF_Out

2 Ground

TPM Header (JTPM1)

A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80

header is located at JTPM1 to provide

TPM support and Port 80 connection.

Use this header to enhance system

performance and data security. See

the table on the right for pin deni-

tions.

TPM/Port 80 Header

Pin Denitions

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 LCLK 2 GND

3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)>

5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X)

7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2

9 +3.3V 10 LAD1

11 LAD0 12 GND

13 SMB_CLK4 14 SMB_DAT4

15 +3V_DUAL 16 SERIRQ

17 GND 18 CLKRUN# (X)

19 LPCPD# 20 LDRQ# (X)

Chapter 2: Installation

2-29

Serial_Link-SGPIO

Pin Denitions

Pin# Denition Pin Denition

1 NC 2 NC

3 Ground 4 DATA Out

5 Load 6 Ground

7 Clock 8 NC

T-SGPIO Headers (T-SGPIO1/2)

The T-SGPIO1 and T-SGPIO2 (Serial-

Link General Purpose Input/Output)

headers are located near the SATA

connectors on the motherboard. These

headers are used to communicate with

the enclosure management chip in the

system. See the table on the right for

pin denitions. Refer to the board layout

below for the locations of the headers.

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13

10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

A

B

A. T-SGPIO1

B. T-SGPIO2

2-30

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

2-7 Jumper Settings

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the mother-

board, jumpers can be used to choose

between optional settings. Jumpers create

shorts between two pins to change the

function of the connector. Pin 1 is identied

with a square solder pad on the printed

circuit board.

Note: On two pin jumpers,

"Closed" means the jumper is on,

and "Open" means the jumper is

off the pins.

A. LAN Port 1 Enable

B. LAN Port 2 Enable

LAN Port Enable/Disable (JPL1/JPL2)

Jumpers JPL1/JPL2 enables or disables

LAN Port 1/2 on the motherboard. See

the table on the right for jumper settings.

The default setting is enabled.

GLAN Enable

Jumper Settings

Pin# Denition

1-2 Enabled (default)

2-3 Disabled

A

B

Chapter 2: Installation

2-31

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

CMOS Clear (JBT1)

JBT1 is used to clear the saved system setup stored in the CMOS chip. To clear

the contents of the CMOS, completely shut down the system, remove the AC power

cord and then short JBT1 with a jumper. Remove the jumper before powering on

the system again. This will erase all user settings and revert everything to their

factory-set defaults.

A

A. Clear CMOS

B. JI2C1

C. JI2C2

B

PCI Slot_SMB Enable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Short Enabled

Open (Default) Disabled

PCI Slot SMB Enable (I2C1/I2C2)

Use Jumpers I2C1/I2C2 to enable PCI

SMB (System Management Bus) support

to improve system management for the

PCI slots. See the table on the right for

jumper settings.

C

2-32

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13

10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

A

B

A. ME Recovery Mode

B. ME Manufacturing Mode

ME Manufacturing Mode (JPME2)

Close pins 2-3 of JPME2 to enable ME Manu-

facturing Mode. See the table on the right

for jumper settings. Note: ME Manufactur-

ing Mode may be enabled without changing

this jumper through the BIOS setup. See

PCH-FW Conguration -> Firmware Update

Conguration in the BIOS Setup. The /ME

parameter must be specied when updating

with the DOS utility.

ME Recovery Mode (JPME1)

Close pins 2-3 of JPME1 to enable ME Re-

covery Mode. See the table on the right for

jumper settings.

JPME2

Jumper Settings

Both Jumpers Denition

Pins 1-2 Disabled

Pins 2-3 Enabled

JPME1

Jumper Settings

Both Jumpers Denition

Pins 1-2 Disabled

Pins 2-3 Enabled

Chapter 2: Installation

2-33

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

A

A. Audio Enable

B. Watch Dog Timer Reset

Audio Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Both Jumpers Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled

Audio Enable (JPAC1)

JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable

the onboard audio support. The default

position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable on-

board audio connections. See the table

on the right for jumper settings.

B

Watch Dog Timer Reset (JWD1)

Watch Dog Timer Reset (JWD1) is a sys-

tem monitor that can reboot the system

when a software application hangs. Close

Pins 1-2 to reset the system if an applica-

tion hangs. Close Pins 2-3 to generate a

non-maskable interrupt signal for the ap-

plication that hangs. See the table on the

right for jumper settings. Watch Dog must

also be enabled in the BIOS.

Watch Dog Timer Reset

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Reset (default)

Pins 2-3 NMI

Open Disabled

2-34

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

USB Wake-Up (JPUSB1/JUSB2)

Use the JPUSB jumpers to enable system

"wake-up" via a USB device. These jump-

ers allow you to "wake-up" the system by

pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by

clicking the USB mouse of your system.

The JPUSB jumpers are used together with

the USB Wake-Up function in the BIOS.

Enable both the jumper and the BIOS set-

ting to activate this function. See the table

on the right for jumper settings and jumper

connections. Use JUSB1 for back panel

USB ports and JUSB2 for front panel USB

headers/ports.

USB Wake-Up

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled (Default)

A. JUSB1

B. JUSB2

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

A

B

TPM Support Enable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Denition

1-2 (Default) Enabled

2-3 Disabled

Chapter 2: Installation

2-35

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1
1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs

Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located

on the I/O back panel of the motherboard.

Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The

yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link

LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate

the speed of the connections. See the

tables at right for more information.

2-8 Onboard Indicators

A. LAN Port 1

B. LAN Port 2

C. PWR LED

LAN 1/LAN 2

Link LEDs (Green/Amber/Off)

LED Color Denition

Off No Connection or 10 Mbps

Green 100 Mbps

Amber 1 Gbps

C

LAN1 LAN2

Activity LED

A

B

Link LED

Onboard PWR LED Indicator

LED Status

Status Denition

Off System Off

On System on, or

System off and PWR
Cable Connected

Onboard Power LED (LED1)

An Onboard Power LED is located

at LED1 on the motherboard. When

LED1 is on, the AC power cable is

connected. Make sure to disconnect

the power cable before removing or

installing any component. See the

layout below for the LED location.

2-36

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

10

9

21

BIOS LICENSE

1

3

JBT1

JSD1

1

3

JSTBY1

1

T-SGPIO1

12

78

T-SGPIO2

12

78

JTPM1

12

19 20

JPCIE7

DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

102

JPCI1

A1

B1

B2

JPCIE9

JUSBLAN2

JAUDIO1

J32

J15

21

7

J13
10

21

7

JD1 41

4

1

SP1

+

JWD1

JPL1

1

3

JPME2

1

3

JPME1

1

3

JPUSB1

13

JPUSB2

1

3

1

3

JCPUVRD_SMB

3

1

3

1

JPL2

3

1

R616

C

A

CATERR_LED

LED1

A

C

JPCIE6

B17

B18

A17

A18

JPCIE8

JPCIE5

J30

5

1

HDMI_

B1

+

C3102

JSPDIF_IN

JSPDIF_OUT

1

JL1

1

JI2C2

1

JI2C1

JUSB4

11

10

19

1

B49

B48

A49

A48

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

MAC CODE BAR CODE

MH3

MH4

MH9

MH5

MH1

MH2

MH6

MH7

MH8

1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

JWD1

JPL1:

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1:

2-3:ME RECOVERY

JPME2:

1-2:NORMAL

JPW3

JPL2

1-2:Enable

2-3:Disable

USB3.0 1/2

1-2:Enable

JPUSB1:USB1 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

1-2:Enable

JPUSB2:USB2 WAKE UP

2-3:Disable

JPAC1

PCH SLOT2 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (INX8)

CPU1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X4

FANA

USB2/3

CMOS CLEAR

SPEAKER:1-4

JD1:

BUZZER:3-4

JL1:

CHASSIS INTRUSION

PWR

RST

JF1

ON

LED

X

OH/FF

NIC2

NIC1

HDDPWR

LEDLED

BUZZER

POWER LED

JLED

FAN3

FAN2

FAN1/CPU FAN

ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST

AUDIO FP

JPAC1:AUDIO

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPW2

JPW1

COM2

SLOT1 PCI 33MHZ

USB11/12

USB0/1

USB4/5

USB10/13

USB3.0 3/4

COM1

VGA/

HDMI1/2

LAN2

LAN1

I-SATA0
I-SATA1

I-SATA2
I-SATA3

I-SATA4
I-SATA5

PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1

CPU1 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX16)

CPU1 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1

JI2C1/JI2C2

OFF:Disable

ON:Enable

KB/MOUSE/USB8/9

CPU

DIMMA1

DIMMB2

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

X9SAE

REV:1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

A

2-9 SATA Connections

SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5)

Two 6Gb/s I-SATA 3.0 connectors (I-SATA 0/1) are located on the motherboard. In

addition, four I-SATA 2.0 (I-SATA 2~5) connectors are also located on the board.

The SATA 3.0 ports support RAID 0, 1 while the SATA 2.0 ports support RAID 0,

1, 5 &10. See the table on the right for pin denitions.

SATA 2.0/3.0 Connectors

Pin Denitions

Pin# Signal

1 Ground

2 SATA_TXP

3 SATA_TXN

4 Ground

5 SATA_RXN

6 SATA_RXP

7 Ground

B

A. I-SATA 3.0 #0

B. I-SATA 3.0 #1

C. I-SATA 2.0 #2

D. I-SATA 2.0 #3

E. I-SATA 2.0 #4

F. I-SATA 2.0 #5

E

D

X9SAE Motherboard Series SATA

Connector Types

Port# Connection Type

I-SATA 0/1, SATA 3.0

I-SATA 2/3/4/5 SATA 2.0

C

F

3-1

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures

Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all

of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support

Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter.

Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any

hardware components.

Before Power On

1. Make sure that the Standby PWR LED is not on. (Note: If it is on, the

onboard power is on. Be sure to unplug the power cable before installing or

removing the components.)

2. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and

chassis.

3. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for

the keyboard and mouse. Also, be sure to remove all add-on cards.

4. Install a CPU and heatsink (-be sure that it is fully seated) and then connect

the chassis speaker and the power LED to the motherboard. Check all jumper

settings as well.

No Power

1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and

chassis.

2. Make sure that all jumpers are set to their default positions.

3. Check if the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.

4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.

5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to make sure that it still

supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.

3-2

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

No Video

1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to re-

move all the add-on cards and cables rst.

2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A

for details on beep codes.)

3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system. (If the alarm is on,

check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.)

Memory Errors

1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly installed and fully seated in

the slots.

2. You should be using unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 (1.5V) 1600/1333/1066

MHz memory (recommended by the manufacturer). Also, it is recommended

that you use the memory modules of the same type and speed for all DIMMs

in the system. Do not use memory modules of different sizes, different speeds

and different types on the same motherboard.

3. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between slots to

see if you can locate the faulty ones.

4. Check the switch of 115V/230V power supply.

Losing the System’s Setup Conguration

1. Please be sure to use a high quality power supply. A poor quality power sup-

ply may cause the system to lose CMOS setup information. Refer to Section

1-5 for details on recommended power supplies.

2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still sup-

plies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.

3. If the above steps do not x the Setup Conguration problem, contact your

vendor for repairs.

3-3

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

3-2 Technical Support Procedures

Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have followed all

the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro

does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to rst check with your distributor or

reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s)

with the specic system conguration that was sold to you.

1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked

Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website

(http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before contacting Technical Sup-

port.

2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website at (http://www.supermi-

cro.com/support/bios/).

Note: Not all BIOS can be ashed. Some cannot be ashed; it depends

on the boot block code of the BIOS.

3. If you've followed the instructions above to troubleshoot your system, and still

cannot resolve the problem, then contact Supermicro's technical support and

provide them with the following information:

• Motherboard model and PCB revision number

• BIOS release date/version (this can be seen on the initial display when your

system rst boots up)

•System conguration

•An example of a Technical Support form is on our website at (http://www.su-

permicro.com/support/contact.cfm).

4. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number

ready when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be

reached by e-mail at [e-mail], by phone at: (408) 503-

8000, option 2, or by fax at [phone].

3-4

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

3-3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support?

Answer: The X9SAE Motherboard Series supports up to 32GB of unbuffered ECC/

Non-ECC DDR3 (1.5V, 1600/1333/1066 MHz) memory. See Section 2-3 for details

on installing memory.

Question: How do I update my BIOS?

Answer: We do NOT recommend that you upgrade your BIOS if you are not

experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS les are located on

our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS

warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web

site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS ROM le to your

computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than

your BIOS before downloading. You may choose the zip le or the .exe le. If you

choose the zipped BIOS le, please unzip the BIOS le onto a bootable device or

a USB pen/thumb drive. To ash the BIOS, run the batch le named "ami.bat" with

the new BIOS ROM le from your bootable device or USB pen/thumb drive. Use

the following format:

F:\> ami.bat BIOS-ROM-lename.xxx <Enter>

Note: Always use the le named “ami.bat” to update the BIOS, and inser t

a space between "ami.bat" and the lename. The BIOS-ROM-lename

will bear the motherboard name (i.e., X9SAE Motherboard Series) and

build date as the extension. For example, "X9SAE Motherboard Se-

ries0.115".When completed, your system will automatically reboot.

If you choose the .exe le, please run the .exe le under Windows to create

the BIOS ash oppy disk. Insert the oppy disk into the system you wish

to ash the BIOS. Then, boot the system to the oppy disk. The BIOS util-

ity will automatically ash the BIOS without any prompts. Please note that

this process may take a few minutes to complete. Do not be concerned if

the screen is paused for a few minutes.

When the BIOS ashing screen is completed, the system will reboot and

will show “Press F1 or F2”. At this point, you will need to load the BIOS

defaults. Press <F1> to go to the BIOS setup screen, and press <F9> to

load the default settings. Next, press <F10> to save and exit. The system

will then reboot.

Cautiion: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS

to prevent possible system boot failure!

3-5

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

Important: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not re-

movable. To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your

motherboard to RMA at Supermicro for service.

Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS?

Answer: Please see Appendix C-BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.

Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?

Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will

greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and install the

applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows,

security programs, and audio drivers.

Question: Why do I get an error message “IASTOR.SYS read error” and "press F6

to install Intel RAID driver" when installing Windows on my motherboard?

Answer: To solve this issue, disable the IPMI jumper. Another solution is to use a

USB oppy drive instead of the onboard oppy drive. For the IPMI jumper location,

please check Chapter 1.

Question: What is the heatsink part number for my X9SAE Motherboard Series

motherboard?

Answer: For the 1U passive heatsink, ask for SNK-P0046P (back plate is included).

For the 2U active heatsink, use SNK-P0046A4.

Question: Why can't I recover the BIOS even when I’ve followed the instructions

in the user’s manual for the motherboard?

Answer: Please disable the IPMI jumper and try it again. For the jumper location,

please check Chapter 1.

3-6

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock out-

wards to unlock it. Once unlocked, the battery will pop out from the holder.

4. Remove the battery.

Proper Battery Disposal

Caution! Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the bat-

tery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into

the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public

landll. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazard-

ous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

3-4 Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Removal

To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below:

1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable.

2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below.

Battery
Lock

Battery

3-7

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

Battery Holder

1

2

This side up

Press down until
you hear a click.

3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required

before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling

your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. For faster

service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro.

com/support/rma/). When you return the motherboard to the manufacturer, the

RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping

carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will

be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages

incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper

maintenance of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor rst for any product prob-

lems.

Battery Installation

1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1& 2 above and continue

below:

2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up.

3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a

click to ensure that the battery is securely locked.

Caution: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the

same type.

3-8

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Notes

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-1

Chapter 4

BIOS

4-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SAE Motherboard Se-

ries. The ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This

chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens.

Note: For AMI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery

Instructions in Appendix C.

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the <Delete> key while the

system is booting up.

Note: In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS

setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as

<F1>, <F2>, etc.

Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS setup

menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can

be congured. Grayed-out options cannot be congured. Options in blue can be

congured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key

legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the

left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note:

the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to

include, omit, or change any of these text messages.)

The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".

Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility "hot keys" can be used at any time during the

setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, ar-

row keys, etc.

Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.

How To Change the Conguration Data

The conguration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by

entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing

<Del> at the appropriate time during system boot.

4-2

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

How to Start the Setup Utility

Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test.

As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of

the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup

screens. An AMI BIOS identication string is displayed at the left bottom corner of

the screen, below the copyright message.

Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related

issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the

system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special,

incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you

have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the

BIOS is updating. This is to avoid possible boot failure.

4-2 Main Setup

When you rst enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen.

You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the

top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

Main Advanced Boot Save & Exit

 : Select Screen
 : Select Item

Enter: Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

Version x.xx.xxxx. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Set the Date. Use tab to
switch between Data elements.

Event Logs Security

System Date [Wed 06/07/2012]

System Time [16:49:50]

Supermicro X9SAE
Version 2.00
Build Date 05/31/2012

Processor
Inte(R) Core(TM) i5-2320 CPU @ 3.00GHz

Speed 3000 MHz
Physical Count 1
Logical Count 4

System Memory
Size 2048 MB

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-3

System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed:

System Time/System Date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or

System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press

the <Tab> key or the arrow keys to move between elds. The date must be entered

in Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears

as 17:30:00.

The following BIOS items will also be displayed:

Supermicro X9SAE

Version

Build Date

The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in the

motherboard as shown below:

Processor

Speed

Physical Count

Logical Count

System Memory

This displays the size of memory available in the system:

Size

4-4

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

4-3 Advanced Setup Congurations

Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu

items:



Boot Feature

Quiet Boot

Use this feature to select the screen display between POST messages or the OEM

logo at bootup. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled

to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

AddOn ROM Display Mode

Use this feature to set the display mode for Option ROM. The options are Force

BIOS and Keep Current.

Bootup Num-Lock

This feature selects the Power-on state for the Numlock key. The options are Off

and On.

Wait For 'F1' If Error

This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The

options are Disabled and Enabled.

Interrupt 19 Capture

Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this

item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19

at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function

Main Advanced Boot Save & Exit

 : Select Screen
 : Select Item

Enter: Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

Version x.xx.xxxx. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

System Boot Feature Setting.

Event Logs Security

 Boot Feature

 Processor & Clock Options
 Chipset Configuration
 IDE/SATA Configuration
 SCU Configuration
 PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration
 Super IO Configuration
 Serial Port Console Redirection
 Hardware Health Configuration
 ACPI Settings
 Trusted Computing Configuration
 PCH-FW Configuration
 AMT Configuration
 Network Stack

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-5

as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adap-

tors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not

function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.



Power Conguration

Watch Dog Function

If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive

for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Power Button Function

This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed.

Select 4_Seconds_Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and

holding the power button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly

power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button. The options

are 4 Second Override and Instant Off.

Restore on AC Power Loss

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off for

the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system

power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system

to resume its last power state before a power loss. The options are Power-On,

Power-Off and Last State.

Deep Sx Power Policies

Select Enabled to enable Deep Sleep State support. The settings are Enabled and

Disabled.



Processor & Clock Options

Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect

value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect DRAM timing setting

may cause system to become unstable. When this occurs, revert to the

setting to its manufacture default setting.

Clock Spread Spectrum

If Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused

by the components and will attempt to decrease the interference whenever needed.

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

4-6

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instruc-

tions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The

options are Disabled and Enabled.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised.

Select Disabled for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 64 bytes. The options

are Disabled and Enabled.

Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled to use the Intel Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to

run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creat-

ing multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled

and Disabled.

Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and

restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s

web site for detailed information.

Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and

the CPU)

Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor

to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute

and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from ooding illegal codes

to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is

Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information.)

Intel® AES-NI

This feature enables or disables the processor's Advanced Encryption Standard

support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Active Processor Cores

Enables selection of the number of the processor's core to acivate. (Please refer to

Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Power Technology

Use this feature to select a power-saving scheme for the motherboard. The options

are Disabled, Energy Efcient and Custom. If Custom is selected, the following

options become available:

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-7



Turbo Boost Technology (Available when Intel® EIST

technology is Enabled)

This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic

conditions.

Turbo Mode

This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic

conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Factory Long Duration Power Limit

This feature displays the value of the processor power consumption limit (in Watts)

set by the manufacturer for a long duration time window.

Long Duration Power Limit

Use this feature to set the processor power consumption limit (in Watts) value for

a long duration time window.

Factory Long Duration Maintained

This feature displays the manufacture-preset time value in milliseconds when the

Long Duration Power Limit is maintained.

Long Duration Maintained

Use this feature to set the time value when the Long Duration Power Limit is

maintained.

Recommended Short Duration Power Limit

The system's power consumption may exceed the processor's default power setting

and the Short Duration Power Limit when operating in the turbo mode. This feature

displays the Short Duration Power Limit value recommended by the manufacturer

for turbo mode operation. By increasing this value, the processor can provide bet-

ter performance for a short duration operation. The default setting is 1.25* Long

Duration (that means, 1.25 times the value of Long Duration Power Limit indicated

above.)

Short duration power limit

The system's power consumption may exceed the processor's default power setting

and the Short Duration Power Limit when operating in the turbo mode. By increas-

ing this value, the processor can provide better performance for a short duration

operation.

4-8

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Chipset Conguration

WARNING: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system

to malfunction.



CPU Bridge Conguration

This item displays the current CPU Revision, Current CPU1 Memory Fre-

quency, Memory Type and Memory Reference Code Revision.

Memory Frequency

This feature allows the user to select the memory speed. Under normal

conditions, please set this to Auto. The options are Auto, Force DDR-

1066, and Force DDR-1333.



Integrated IO Conguration

This item displays the current North Bridge Revision.

VT-d

Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for
Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through

the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-

sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliabil-

ity, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The settings

are Enabled and Disabled.

Active State Power Management

Select Enabled to start Active-State Power Management for signal

transactions between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus. This

maximizes power-saving and transaction speed. The options are Enabled

and Disabled.

PCIE Maximum Read Request

This feature selects the setting for the PCIE maximum payload size. The

options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048

Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.

PCI Express Port

This feature can force to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express port.

The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-9

PCI Express Port - Gen X

This feature forces Gen1 or Gen2 support on the PCI Express Graphics

(PEG) port. The options are Auto, Gen1 and Gen2.

De-emphasis Control

This feature congures de-emphasis control on the PEG port. The options

are -3.5 dB, and -6 dB.

The following options are available if the CPU supports and Inte-

grated Graphics Device (IGD).

Aperture Size

This feature selects the Aperture Size. The options are Disabled,

128MB, 256MB and 512M.

DVMT Pre-Allocated

This feature selects the pre-allocated xed memory size for the

Integrated Graphics Device (IGD). The options are Disabled, 32M,

64M, 96M, 128M, 160M, 192M, 224M, 256M, 288M, 320M, 352M,

384M, 416M, 448M, 480M, 512M and 1024M.

DVMT Total Gfx Mem

This feature selects the total memory size for the Integrated Graph-

ics Device (IGD). The options are 128M, 256M, and MAX.

Gfx Low Power Mode

This feature enables low power mode for the Gfx. Applicable for

SFF only. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Graphics Performance Analyzers

This feature enables or disables the Intel Graphics Performance

Analyzer counters. The options are Enabled and Disabled.



GT - Power Management Control

These options appear only if the CPU supports IGD:

RC6 (Render Standby)

This feature enables or disables render standby by the Internal

Graphics Device (IGD). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

4-10

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

RC6+ (Deep RC6)

This item enables or disables Deep RC6 (RC6+) support by the

Internal Graphics Device (IGD). The options are Disabled and

Enabled.

GT OverClocking Support

This item enables or disables GT over clocking support by the Inter-

nal Graphics Device (IGD). The options are Disabled and Enabled.



South Bridge Conguration

This item displays the current South Bridge conguration.

USB Functions

This feature will enable or disable the motherboard's USB functions. The

options are Enabled and Disabled.

USB 3.0 Functions

This feature will enable or disable the motherboard's USB 3.0 functions.

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Legacy USB Support

This feature enables support for legacy USB devices. Select Auto to dis-

able legacy support if USB devices are not present. Select Disable to

have USB devices available only for EFI applications. The options are

Enabled, Disabled and Auto.

Port 60/64 Emulation

This feature enables or disables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This

should be enabled for complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-

USB-aware Operating Systems. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

This item is for Operating Systems that does not support Enhanced Host

Controller Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When enabled, EHCI ownership

change will be claimed by the EHCI driver. The settings are Enabled

and Disabled.

XHCI Hand-off

Select Enabled for Operating Systems without XHCI hand-off support. The

XHCI ownership change will be claimed by the XHCI driver. The settings

are Enabled and Disabled.USB 3.0 Functions

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-11

Azalia HD Audio (available if JPAC1 jumper is enabled)

This feature enables or disables the motherboard's built-in High Deni-

tion (HD) audio. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Frontside Audio Mode (available if Azalia HD Audio is enabled)

This feature selects between AC'97 legacy audio and HD audio. The

options are HD Audio and AC ' 97.



IDE/SATA Conguration

When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence

of the IDE Devices and displays the following items:

SATA Mode

This item selects the mode for the installed drives. The options are Disabled, IDE

Mode, AHCI Mode and RAID Mode.

AHCI Mode

The following items are displayed when AHCI Mode is selected:

Aggressive LPM Support

This feature Enables or Disables Agressive Link Power Management sup-

port for Cougar Point B0 stepping and later. The options are Enabled and

Disabled.

SATA Port0~Port5

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives

on the particular SATA port.

Hot Plug

Set this item to Enabled to enable hot-plugging. The options are En-

abled and Disabled.

Staggered Spin Up

Set this item to Enabled to enable Staggered Spin-up support. The

options are Enabled and Disabled.

IDE Mode

The following items are displayed when IDE Mode is selected:

IDE Legacy / Native Mode Selection

This feature enables support for either legacy or native mode. The options

are Native and Legacy.

4-12

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

SATA Port0~Port5

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives

on the particular SATA port.

RAID Mode

The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected:

SATA Port0~Port5

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives

on the particular SATA port.

Hot Plug

Set this item to Enabled to enable hot-plugging. The options are En-

abled and Disabled.



PCIe/PCI/PnP Conguration

This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP congurations for the following items:

PCI Latency Timer

This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select

64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI bus clock cycles. The options are 32 PCI Bus

Clocks, 64 PCI Bus Clocks, 96 PCI Bus Clocks, 128 PCI Bus Clocks, 160 PCI

Bus Clocks, 192 PCI Bus Clocks, 224 PCI Bus Clocks and 248 PCI Bus Clocks.

Above 4G Decoding

Select Enabled to activate 64-bit capable devices to be decoded above the 4G

address space (only if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. The options are

Disabled and Enabled.

PERR# Generation

PERR (Parity Error) is for reporting address parity errors. It is shared among all

PCI devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

SERR# Generation

SERR (System Error) is for reporting system errors, or any other fatal system er-

rors. It is shared among all PCI devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

PCI-E Slot 5 OPROM

Use this feature to enable or disable PCI-E Slot 5 slot Option ROM. The options

are Disabled and Enabled.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-13

Onboard LAN Option ROM Select

Use this feature to select which option ROM the system will use. The options are

PXE, and iSCSI.

Onboard LAN1/LAN2 Option ROM

This feature enables or disables the onboard ROM option for LAN1 and LAN2. The

options are Disabled and Enabled.

Boot Graphics Adapter Priority

Use the feature to select the graphics controller to be used as the primary boot

device. The options are Slot 6 VGA, Offboard, and Onboard .



Super IO Conguration

Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2

Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port. The options are Enabled

and Disabled.

Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Settings

This option species the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request

address of Serial Port 1 ~ 2. Select Auto to let the BIOS automatically assign

the base I/O and IRQ address.

The options for Serial Port 1 are

Auto,

IO=3F8h; IRQ=4,

IO=3F8h; IRQ=3 through IRQ=12,

IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 through IRQ=12,

IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, through IRQ=12)

and

IO=2E8h; IRQ=3 through IRQ=12).

The options for Serial Port 2 are

Auto,

IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,

IO=3F8h; IRQ=3 through IRQ=12,

IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 through IRQ=12,

IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, through IRQ=12)

and

IO=2E8h; IRQ=3 through IRQ=12).

4-14

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual



Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1/COM2 Console Redirection

Use this feature to enable console redirection for COM1 and COM2 ports. The op-

tions are Enabled and Disabled.



Console Redirection Settings

Congure the following options for the Console Redirection Settings. The

most common settings are set as default:

Terminal Type : Select ANSI, VT100, VT100+, or VT-UTF8

Bits per Second (BPS): 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200

Data Bits: 8 or 7

Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, or Space

Stop Bits: 1 or 2

Flow Control: None or Hardware RTS/CTS

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support: Enabled or Disabled

Recorder Mode: Disabled or Enabled

Resolution 100x31: Enabled or Disabled

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution: 80x25 or 80x24

puTTY Keypad: VT100, LINUX, XTERM6, SCO,ESCN, VT400

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/
Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)

Use this feature to enable console redirection for Serial Port for Out-of-Band Man-

agement and Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS). The options are

Enabled and Disabled.



Console Redirection Settings

Congure the following options for the Console Redirection Settings. The

most common settings are set as default:

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port: COM1, COM2, COM3 (PCI, Bus0, Dev0, Func0)

Terminal Type : Select ANSI, VT100, VT100+, or VT-UTF8

Bits per Second (BPS): 9600, 19200, 57600, or 115200

Data Bits: 8 or 7

Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, or Space

Stop Bits: 1 or 2

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-15



Hardware Health Conguration

Fan Speed Control Mode

This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the

onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the

CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective

system cooling. Select "Full Speed" to allow the onboard fans to run at full speed

(of 100% Pulse Width Modulation Duty Cycle) for maximum cooling. This setting

is recommended for special system conguration or debugging. Select "Standard"

for the onboard fans to run at 50% of the Initial PWM Cycle in order to balance the

needs between system cooling and power saving. This setting is recommended for

regular systems with normal hardware congurations. The options are Full Speed,

Standard, and Optimal.

CPU Temperature

This feature displays the CPU temperature status in text ("Low", "Medium" or

"High"):

Low – This level is considered as the ‘normal’ operating state. The CPU

temperature is well below the CPU ‘Temperature Tolerance’. The mother-

board fans and CPU will run normally as congured in the BIOS (Fan Speed

Control).

User intervention: No action required.

Medium – The processor is running warmer. This is a ‘precautionary’ level

and generally means that there may be factors contributing to this condition,

but the CPU is still within its normal operating state and below the CPU

‘Temperature Tolerance’. The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally

as congured in the BIOS. The fans may adjust to a faster speed depending

on the Fan Speed Control settings.

User intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU

fans and the chassis ventilation for blockage.

High – The processor is running hot. This is a ‘caution’ level since the CPU’s

‘Temperature Tolerance’ has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may

activate an overheat alarm:

The information provided above is for your reference only. For more information

on thermal management, please refer to Intel’s Web site at www.Intel.com.

System Temperature / Peripheral Temperature / PCH Temperature

This feature displays the temperature readings from the system sensor (chassis)

and peripheral devices.

4-16

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Fan 1 ~ Fan 4, Fan A Reading

This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan1 through

Fan4 and Fan A.

VCORE, 12V, VDIMM, 5VCC, VTT, AVCC, 3.3VCC, VSB, VBAT

This feature displays the current voltages of the above voltage monitors.



ACPI Settings

Use this feature to congure Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI)

power management settings for your system.

High Precision Event Timers

Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer (HPET) that produces

periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in

synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the de-

pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc-

tion embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace

the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Suspend Mode

This setting allows you to congure the ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power

Interface) sleep state for your system when it is in the Suspend mode. The op-

tions are Suspend Disabled, and S3 (STR). S3 (STR) is the deepest sleep state

in these options.

WHEA Support

This feature Enables the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support

for the Windows 2008 operating system (and later versions). The options are

Enabled and Disabled.



Trusted Computing Conguration

TPM Support

This feature enables or disables the BIOS TPM support. The options are Disable

and Enable. Note that the OS will not reveal the security device.



Intel TXT(LT) Conguration

Secure Mode Extensions (SMX)

This feature can be congured if it is supported by the processor. Enable this feature

to activate Intel TXT, below. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-17

Intel TXT (LT) Support

Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based at-

tacks and ensures protection, condentiality and integrity of data stored or created

on the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PCH-FW Conguration

This option displays Management Engine information and congurable features.

Firmware Update Conguration

This option enables or disables the Management Engine rmware image re-

ash function. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

AMT Conguration

Intel AMT

This option enables Intel AMT support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

BIOS Hotkey Pressed

This option enables or disables the BIOS Hotkey. The options are Enabled and

Disabled.

MEBx Selection Screen

This option enables or disables the MEBx selection screen. The options are En-

abled and Disabled.

Hide Un-congure ME Conrmation Prompt

This option enables or disables the "Un-congure ME" conrmation prompt. The

options are Enabled and Disabled.

MEBx Debug Message Output

This option enables or disables the MEBx Debug Message Output. The options

are Enabled and Disabled.

Un-Congure ME

This option allows the option to Un-Congure ME without a password. The options

are Enabled and Disabled.

AMT Wait Timer

This option species a set time (in seconds) to wait before sending "ASF_GET_

BOOT_OPTIONS". The default is 0. Enter any whole number greater than 0 to

activate.

4-18

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Disable ME

This option temporarily sets the Management Engine to soft disable. The options

are Enabled and Disabled.

ASF

This option enables or disables Alert Specication Format. The options are Enabled

and Disabled.

Activate Remote Assistance Process

This option enables or disables the Remote Assistance Process (triggers CIRA

boot). The options are Enabled and Disabled.

USB Congure

This option enables or disables the USB conguration function. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

PET Progress

This option enables or disables PET Events Progress to receive PET events. The

options are Enabled and Disabled.

Watch Dog Timer

Allows AMT to reset or power down the system if the operating system or BIOS

hangs or crashes. The options are Disabled, and Enabled.

OS WatchDog Timer / BIOS WatchDog Timer

These options appear if Watch Dog Timer (above) is enabled. This is a timed

delay in seconds, before a system power down or reset after a BIOS or operating

system failure is detected. Directly enter the value, in seconds.

Network Stack

Set this item to Enabled to activate the Network Stack (PXE and UEFI). The op-

tions are Enable and Disable Link. When enabled, the following options appear:

Ipv4 PXE Support

This feature enables Ipv4 boot support. If disabled, an Ipv4 PXE boot option

will not be created. The options are Enable and Disable Link.

Ipv6 PXE Support

This feature enables Ipv6 boot support. If disabled, an Ipv6 PXE boot option

will not be created. The options are Enable and Disable Link.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-19

4-4 Event Logs

Main Advanced Boot Save & Exit

 : Select Screen
 : Select Item

Enter: Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

Version x.xx.xxxx. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Press <Enter> to change the
Smbios Event Log Configuration.

Event Logs

Security

 Change Smbios Event Log Settings

 View Smbios Event Log



Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings

Smbios Event Log

Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SmBIOS Event Logging

during boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Erase Settings

Erase Event Log

This option erases all logged events. The options are No, Yes, Next reset

and Yes, Every reset.

When Log is Full

This option automatically clears the Event Log memory of all messages when

it is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.

SmBIOS Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled.

The options are Disabled and Enabled.

MECI

The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number

of times a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incre-

mented. This is a numeric value. The default value is 1.

4-20

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

METW

The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) denes number of minutes must

pass between duplicate log events before MECI is incremented. This is in

minutes, from 0 to 99. The default value is 60.

View SmBIOS Event Log

This feature displays the contents of the SmBIOS Event Log.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-21

4-5 Boot Settings

Setup Prompt Timeout

Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Enter 65535 (0xFFFF) to

wait indenitely.

Retry Boot Devices

This item will force the BIOS to continuously retry to boot from legacy devices.

The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Boot Option Filter

This item selects which set of devices the BIOS boots from. The options are UEFI

and Legacy, Legacy Only and UEFI Only.

Boot Option #1, #2, #3, ...

This item determines from the installed boot devices, the order where the BIOS

boots from. The options are UEFI: Built-n EFI Shell, [other detected devices],

and Disabled.

Network Device BBS Priorities,
CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities,
Hard Drive BBS Priorities,

These options appear only if any of the devices are installed and detected by the

BIOS. This feature sets the order of legacy devices in their particular groups. The

boot options are dependent on what devices are installed in the system.

 : Select Screen
 : Select Item

Enter: Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

Version x.xx.xxxx. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Sets the system boot order

Setup Prompt Timeout 1

Retry Boot Devices [Disabled]

Boot Option Filter [UEFI and Legacy]

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1 [P5: XXX XXXXXXX ...]
Boot Option #2 [IBA GE Slot 00C8 v.. ]

Boot Option #3 [UEFI: Built-in EFI .....]

Network Device BBS Priorities
CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities
Hard Drive BBS Priorities

Main Advanced Boot Save & ExitEvent Logs

Security

4-22

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

4-6 Security Settings

• Passwords must be at least 3 and up to 20 characters long.

Password Check

This option activates a password prompt everytime the system boots or only during

BIOS setup. The options are Setup and Always.

Administrator Password

Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing Administrator password. If

Adminstrator Password is dened, the following will appear:

User Password:

Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing User password.

 : Select Screen
 : Select Item

Enter: Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

Version x.xx.xxxx. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Set Administrator Password

Password Description

If ONLY the administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
have Administrator rights.
The password must be
in the following range:

Minimum length 3
Maximum length 20

Password Check [Setup]

Administrator Password

Main Advanced

Boot

Save & ExitEvent Logs

Security

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

4-23

4-7 Save & Exit Options

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes

to the system conguration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and

Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Save Changes and Reset

When you have completed the system conguration changes, select this option

to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system con-

guration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit

menu and press <Enter>.

Discard Changes

Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the

AMI BIOS Utility Program.

Restore Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for

maximum performance.

Save As User Defaults

To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En-

ter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use

 : Select Screen
 : Select Item

Enter: Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

Version x.xx.xxxx. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Exit system setup without
saving the changes.

Discard Changes and Exit

Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes

Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults

Boot Override

IBA GE Slot 00C8 v1371
UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell
P5: XXX XXXXXXXXXX

Main Advanced Boot Save & ExitEvent Logs Security

4-24

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Restore User Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En-

ter>. Use this feature to retrieve user-dened settings that were saved previously.

Boot Override

Set this feature to override a previously dened boot device. The available devices

will be listed below.

Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes

A-1

Appendix A

BIOS Error Beep Codes

During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time

the system is powered on, errors may occur.

Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue

with bootup. The error messages normally appear on the screen.

Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue to bootup. If a fatal error oc-

curs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.

These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps.

The numbers on the fatal error list correspond to the number of beeps for the

corresponding error.

A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes

BIOS Error Beep Codes

Beep Code/LED Error Message Description

1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset.

(Ready to power up)

5 short beeps + 1 long
beep

Memory error No memory detected in the

system

8 beeps Display memory

read/write error

Video adapter missing or with
faulty memory

OH LED On System OH System Overheat

A-2

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Notes

Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions

B-1

Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

Note 1. Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the

readme les for each item. Click on a computer icon to the right of an item

to install this item (from top to the bottom), one at a time. After installing

each item, you must reboot the system before proceeding with the next

item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the

entire contents of the CD.

Note 2. When making a storage driver diskette by booting into a Driver

CD, please set the SATA Conguration to "Compatible Mode" and congure

SATA as IDE in the BIOS Setup. After making the driver diskette, be sure

to change the SATA settings back to your original settings.

Appendix B

Software Installation Instructions

B-1 Installing Drivers

Drivers and utility software for this motherboard may be downloaded at the Supermicro

website at http://www.supermicro.com. To install these software programs and

drivers, run the downloaded software and follow these instructions.

B-2

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)

B-2 Conguring SuperDoctor® III

The SuperDoctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote

management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local

management tool is called the SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included

on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the envi-

ronment and operations of your system. SuperDoctor III displays crucial system

information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See the

Figure below for a display of the SuperDoctor III interface.

Note: 1 The default user name and password are ADMIN.

Note 2: In the Windows OS environment, the SuperDoctor III settings take pre-

cedence over the BIOS settings. When rst installed, SuperDoctor III adopts the

temperature threshold settings previously set in BIOS. Any subsequent changes

to these thresholds must be made within SuperDoctor, since the settings over-

ride the BIOS settings. For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature

threshold settings, please change the SD III Client settings to be the same as

those set in BIOS.

Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions

B-3

SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)

Note: The SuperDoctor III software and manual may be downloaded from our

Website at:

http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/SuperDoctorIII.cfm.

For Linux, we still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II, this version is also

available for download at the link above.

B-4

X9SAE Motherboard Series User’s Manual

Notes