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X7SPA-L
X7SPA-H
X7SPA-HF
X7SPE-H
X7SPE-HF
X7SPE-H-D525
X7SPE-HF-D525
X7SPA-H-D525
X7SPA-HF-D525
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.2
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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 t
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Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X7SPA and X7SPE motherboard product series. This product is intended to be professionally installed and serviced by a technician. About This Motherboard The X7SPA and X7SPE motherboard product series are value-driven products aimed at users who demand a reduced-cost, low-power motherboard for PC or storage
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X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 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 i
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Contacting Supermicro Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 Email: sales@supermicro.nl (General Inf
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X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ........................................................................................................iii About This Motherboard ................................................................................................iii Manual Organization .....................................................................................................iii Conventions Used in the Manual: .................
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Table of Contents Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator ........................................... 1-24 BIOS Support for USB Keyboard.................................................................. 1-24 Main Switch Override Mechanism ................................................................ 1-24 1-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 1-24 1-6 Super I/O ....................................................
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X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User’s Manual ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors .............................................. 2-16 External Power Connector ...................................................................... 2-16 Fan Headers ............................................................................................. 2-17 Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH) .................................................................. 2-18 Front Panel Audio Header (X7SPA-L Only) ..........
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Table of Contents Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................... 3-1 Before Power On ............................................................................................ 3-1 No Power ........................................................................................................ 3-1 No Video .........................................................................................................
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X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU) ..................................................................................................... 4-6 Hyper-threading Technology.................................... ................................... 4-6 Advanced Chipset Control............................................................................ 4-7 Northbridge Configuration .........................
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Table of Contents Super IO Device Configuration ................................................................. 4-12 Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address ............................................. 4-12 Remote Access Configuration ................................................................... 4-13 Remote Access ....................................................................................... 4-13 Hardware Health Configuration ........................................
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X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Change Supervisor Password .................................................................. 4-20 Change User Password ........................................................................... 4-21 Boot Sector Virus Protection .................................................................... 4-21 4-5 Boot Settings ................................................................................................4-22 Boot Device Priority ....
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Chapter 1: Introduction 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 and 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. All the following items ar
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X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPA-L Image Note: All graphics and images 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 image shown in this manual. 1-2
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Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPA-H Image Note: All graphics and images 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 image shown in this manual. 1-3
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X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPA-HF 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. 1-4
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Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPE-H 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. 1-5
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X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPE-HF Image Note: All graphics and images 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 image shown in this manual. 1-6
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Chapter 1: Introduction X7SPE-H-D525 Image Note: All graphics and images 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 image shown in this manual. 1-7
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X7SPA and X7SPE Motherboard Series User's Manual X7SPE-HF-D525 Image Note: All graphics and images 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 image shown in this manual. 1-8
