Supermicro X10SL7-F - No Sensor readings?

[Vocalpoint]

I just took delivery of this board for a new home server build and I am trying to find my way around the unit. Today I finally got the IPMI interface working so I can see into the unit via browser.

But for the life of me - I cannot see any sensor data at all. Everything under Sensor Readings shows "N/A". I have the CPU fan plugged into what I believe is the right fan header (FAN 1) .

I should also mention that I am using two silent 80mm Fractal Design 3 Pin fans - which I realize probably will not present any sensor data. But I am concerned that none of the 23 censors are displaying anything.

Some other info I found says to reset to factory? Or even clear CMOS?

Q on CMOS: What does this mean "Clear the contents of the CMOS, completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord and then short JBT1 with a jumper "

The JBT1 "area" on this board is looks like two solder blobs beside each other. Exactly how does one use a jumper to "short" this? Grab a blue jumper from elsewhere on the board and simply touch the ends on these solder blobs? Every other board I have ever used - had actual pins to move a standard jumper onto and off of. This one is bizarre.

Appreciate any help you can give. This board is a challenge compared to any others I have worked with.

Cheers!

VP

 

[Netwerkz101]

I just took delivery of this board for a new home server build and I am trying to find my way around the unit. Today I finally got the IPMI interface working so I can see into the unit via browser.

But for the life of me - I cannot see any sensor data at all. Everything under Sensor Readings shows "N/A". I have the CPU fan plugged into what I believe is the right fan header (FAN 1) .

I should also mention that I am using two silent 80mm Fractal Design 3 Pin fans - which I realize probably will not present any sensor data. But I am concerned that none of the 23 censors are displaying anything.

Some other info I found says to reset to factory? Or even clear CMOS?

Q on CMOS: What does this mean "Clear the contents of the CMOS, completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord and then short JBT1 with a jumper "

The JBT1 "area" on this board is looks like two solder blobs beside each other. Exactly how does one use a jumper to "short" this? Grab a blue jumper from elsewhere on the board and simply touch the ends on these solder blobs? Every other board I have ever used - had actual pins to move a standard jumper onto and off of. This one is bizarre.

Appreciate any help you can give. This board is a challenge compared to any others I have worked with.

Cheers!

VP

X10SL7-F Manual
http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/motherboard/C222/MNL-1463.pdf

I am thinking you should see sensor data once powered on and initialized.
You will not see any data if the board is off/non-initialized.

For a 3-pin fan, you should see the RPM data...(pin 3 = tachometer).

It's been a few months since I have seen a physical visual of the motherboard, but I did not remember
the CMOS reset not being a standard jumper...but according to the manual ...it's solder points.
Per the manual...turn off, unplug AC, short (wire, paper clip ends, etc.) release, plug in AC and boot.

 

[Terry Kennedy]

Everything under Sensor Readings shows "N/A". I have the CPU fan plugged into what I believe is the right fan header (FAN 1) .

Some other info I found says to reset to factory? Or even clear CMOS?

Look here for a response I made to a similar post. The IPMI has its own config space, and clearing the BIOS CMOS config won't affect it.

 

[Vocalpoint]

Look here for a response I made to a similar post. The IPMI has its own config space, and clearing the BIOS CMOS config won't affect it.

Actually - I was thinking the same thing. I have not flash the IPMI yet - probably should do so.

Cheers!
VP

 

[Netwerkz101]

Actually - I was thinking the same thing. I have not flash the IPMI yet - probably should do so.

Cheers!
VP

Can you please follow up with the results?
Thanks.

 

[Vocalpoint]

Yes - I updated the system BIOS for the machine first (to 3.0a) and then the IPMI firmware (to 03.27) and the sensor data now shows correctly.

I then also got bit by the "fans roaring to full speed ever 5 seconds" scenario after installing two new Noctua fans yesterday. Had to use ipmiutil to reset the thresholds and now things are nice and quiet.

Cheers

VP

 

[Netwerkz101]

Thank you for following up.

Nothing like a complete "help" thread:
- "I have problem X."
- "I took these steps to attempt to resolve problem X: ....."
- "The steps to resolve problem X were: ....."