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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 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 motherboard. The X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 supports single or dual Intel® Xeon EM64T processors at a 800 MHz front side bus. The X6DH3-G2/ X6DHi-G2 supports Hyper-Threading Technology and is ideal for high performance workstation and server environments with up to two processors on one system bus.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview .................................................
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Power Button .......................................................................................... 2-13 Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 2-14 Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 2-14 Universal Serial Bus ................................................................................ 2-15 GLAN (Ethernet Ports) ......................
Table of Contents Memory Errors........................................................................................... 3-2 Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ................................................ 3-2 3-2 Technical Support Procedures ....................................................................... 3-2 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................... 3-3 3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service ..............................
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 to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. All are included in the Retail Box.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Contacting Super Micro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. Tel: San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Web Site: support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands +31 (0) 73-6400390 +31 (0) 73-6416525 sales@supermicro.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference (X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2) Jumper (See Chapter 2 for more information.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Motherboard Features CPU • Single or dual Intel® XeonTM EM64T processors at 800 MHz front side (system) bus speed with support of Hyper-Threading (HT), EM64T and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (EIST) Using the EM64T Feature • Install a 64-bit OS (Windows XP Professional x64 Ed, Server 2003x64 Ed.) • Install a 64-bit OS (Windows XP Professional x64 Ed, Server 2003x64 Ed.
Chapter 1: Introduction • System overheat/Fan Fail LED Indicator and control • Chassis intrusion detection • System resource alert via Supero Doctor III ACPI Features • ACPI/ACPM Power Management • Wake-On Ring (WOR) Header • Internal/External Modem Ring On • Wake-On LAN (WOL) Header • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism Onboard I/O • One IPMI 2.0/1.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 1_PCIX-100 Slot CPU2 SAS HC2_8Ports 1_PCIX-100 GRN_Slot 1_PCIX-133 Slot A PCIX BUS(100 MHZ) PXH#1 CPU1 1.5V 3.3V PCI-E A(X8) PCIX BUS(133 MHZ) B 8.1W 133 1_PCIX-E (X8)Slot PCI-E C(X8) B E7520 C CH.A DIMMs MCH A 1_PCIX-E (X8)Slot 4_DDRII_400 CH.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the 7520 chipset, The X6DH3G2/X6DHi-G2 motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual processor-based servers, with configuration options optimized for communications, presentation, storage, computation or database applications.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 1-3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss 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 hit the power switch to turn it back on) or for it to automatically return to a power- on state. See the Power Lost Control setting in the Advanced BIOS Setup section (Peripheral Device Configuration) to change this setting.
Chapter 1: Introduction CPU Overheat LED and Fan Fail Control This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat/Fan Fail warning function in the BIOS. This allows the user to define an overheat temperature. When this temperature is exceeded, both the overheat fan and the warning LED are triggered. System Resource Alert This feature is available when used with Supero Doctor III in the Windows OS environment or used with Supero Doctor II in Linux.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual External Modem Ring-On Wake-up events can be triggered by a device such as the external modem ringing when the system is in the SoftOff state. Note that external modem ring-on can only be used with an ATX 2.01 (or above) compliant power supply. Wake-On-LAN (WOL) Wake-On-LAN is defined as the ability of a management application to remotely power up a computer that is powered off.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 M, 1.44 M or 2.88 M disk drives and data transfer rates of 250 Kb/s, 500 Kb/s or 1 Mb/s.It also provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UARTs), one of which supports serial infrared communication. 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.
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Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient 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.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 2-2 Xeon Processor and Heatsink Installation ! When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the motherboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up. IMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
Chapter 2: Installation CEK Passive Heatsink CEK Heatsink Installation 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die-the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (ie the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (-do not fully tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) Screw#1 Screw#2 Screw#1 4.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual To Un-install the Heatsink (Warning: We do not recommend ! that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.) 1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as show in the picture on the right. 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Figure 2-1. PGA604 Socket: Empty and with Processor Installed Empty socket Lever ! Warning! Make sure you lift the lever completely when installing the CPU. If the lever is only partly raised, damage to the socket or CPU may result. Triangle Processor (installed) Triangle Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 2-3 Installing DIMMs (Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http:www. supermicro.com/) CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1). DIMM Installation (See Figure 2-2 on Page 2-6) 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with Bank 1.
Chapter 2: Installation Figure 2-2. Installing and Removing DDR 2 To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom. 2 DDR 2 Slot Release Tab Release Tab To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push near the edge of both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot. 2-4 I/OPorts/Control Panel Connectors The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 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 specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. Figure 2-4.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions ATX Power Connector Pin# Definition The main power supply connector 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V (JPW1) on the X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 14 -12V 2 +3.3V meets the SSI (Superset ATX) specification. You can only use a 24-pin pow- 15 COM 3 COM 16 PS_ON 4 +5V er supply cable on the motherboard. 17 COM 5 COM Make sure that the orientation of the 18 COM 6 +5V connector is correct.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 Pin# Definition of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. 19 Control 20 Ground Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity (for any hard drives on Pin# Definition 13 +5V 14 HD Active the system, including SCSI, Serial ATA and IDE). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Overheat/FanFail LED OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail Pin# Definition connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to 7 Vcc provide advanced warnings of chassis overheating or system fan failure. 8 Ground OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status Refer to the table on the right for pin State definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground pin definitions. Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions (JL1) A Chassis Intrusion header is located Pin# Definition at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable to 1 Intrusion Input inform you of a chassis intrusion. 2 Ground Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) The COM1 serial port is located under the parallel port and COM2 is located below the PCI Slot1 (see the Motherboard layout on Page 1-4). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Universal Serial Bus Pin Definitions There are two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) located on the I/O USB 0/1 Pin # Definition back panel and additional two USB USB (2/3) located near the 6300 (FP) Pin # 1 +5V 1 +5V ESB chip (South Bridge) on the 2 PO- 2 PO- motherboard. These ports (FP USB2 3 PO+ 3 PO+ and USB3) can be used to provide front side chassis access (cables not 4 Ground 4 Ground 5 N/A 5 Key included).
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual GLAN (Giga-bit Ethernet Ports) A G-bit Ethernet port (designated JLAN1/JLAN2) is located beside the VGA port on the IO backplane. This port accepts RJ45 type cables. ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the rear USB ports at the corner of the motherboard . See the table at right for pin definitions. (See Figure 2-3 for the locations of each.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions The X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 has eight fan headers (Fan1 to Fan8). (*Note: Fans 5-8 are 4-pin fans. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans.) See the table on the right for pin definitions. (*The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management via BIOS--Hard- Pin# Definition 1 Ground (Black) 2 +12V (Red) 3 Tachometer 4 PWM_Control ware Monitor in the Advanced Setting.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions (JWOR) The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR.This function allows your computer to receive and "awakened" by an incoming call to the modem Pin# Definition 1 Ground (Black) when in suspend state. See the table 2 Wake-up on the right for pin definitions. You must have a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to use this feature. Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is designated WOL. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation SMB SMB Header Pin Definitions A System Management Bus header is located at J11. Connect the appropriate cable here to utilize SMB on your system. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection Power SMB (I2 C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power SMB (I2 C) Connector (J32), located between the 8-pin PWR Connector and the 24-pin PWR Connector, monitors the status of PWR Supply, Fan and system temperature.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Adaptec SAS Activity Output LED Header (*For the X6DH3-G2 only) SAS_ACT_Output Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Adaptec SAS Activity Output LED Pin# Definition Header (JS9), located next to IDE1, 1 SAS0:Act 6 SAS4:Act displays the status of Adaptec's SAS Activities. See the table on the right for 2 SAS1:Act 7 SAS5:Act 3 SAS2:Act 8 SAS6:Act pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Overheat LED (JOH) Overheat LED Pin Definitions The JOH header is used to connect an LED to provide warning of chassis overheating. It is located near the microphone connector. See the table Pin# Definition 1 5vDC 2 OH Active on the right for pin definitions. Power Supply Failure LED PWR Supply Fail LED Pin Definitions Connect a cable from your power supply to the Power Supply Failure LED (PSF) header (JP9) to provide warning of power supply failure.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 2-6 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the Jumper function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent the accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Note: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual VGA Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 enables or disables the VGA Connector on the motherboard. See Jumper Setting the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled. Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled Definition Alarm Reset (JAR) The system will notify you in the event Alarm Reset Jumper Settings of a power supply failure. This feature assumes that Supermicro redundant power supply units are installed in the chassis.
Chapter 2: Installation 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect (J3P) The system can notify you in the event 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Jumper Settings of a power supply failure. This feature Jumper Setting assumes that three power supply units are installed in the chassis, with one acting as a backup. If you only Definition Closed Enabled Open Disabled (*Default) have one or two power supply units installed, you should disable this (the default setting) with J3P to prevent false alarms.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Power Force On Enable/ Disable Power Force On Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper JP1 allows you to enable (force on) or disable the Power Force On func- Jumper Setting tion. If enabled, the power will always stay on automatically. If this function is disabled (the normal setting), the user Definition Open Normal Closed Force On needs to press the power button to power on the system.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Onboard Indicators Link Activity GLAN LEDs (Rear View: when facing the rear side of the system) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (located GLAN Left LED Connection Speed Indicator beside the Video port) has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, orange or off to indicate LED Color Definition Off 10Mbps or No Connection the speed of the connection.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Adaptec SAS Activity LED Indicators (For the X6DH3G2) SAS_ACT_Output Pin Definitions DS# Definition Adaptec SAS Activity LED Indicators (DS1-DS8), located next to the Adaptec SAS Ports 0-7, indicate the activity status of Adaptec SAS ports (0-7). See the table on the right for DS# Definition DS1 SAS0:Act DS5 SAS4:Act DS2 SAS1:Act DS6 SAS5:Act DS3 SAS2:Act DS7 SAS6:Act DS4 SAS3:Act DS8 SAS7:Act pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 Parallel Port, Floppy, Hard Disk Drive and IPMI Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Floppy Connector Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions (Floppy) The floppy connector is located Pin# Definition between the IDE connectors and 1 Ground 2 FDHDIN the IPMI socket. See the table below for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions (IDE) IDE Connectors are located Pin# Definition next to the floppy drive on the 1 Reset IDE 2 Ground motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
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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. Note: Always disconnect the power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. Before Power On 1.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual NOTE If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to App. B. Memory Errors 1. Make sure the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. 2. Determine if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed on the motherboard and verify that the BIOS setup is configured for the fastest speed of RAM used. It is recommended to use the same RAM speed for all DIMMs in the system. 3.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our web site at (http://www.supermicro. com/support/bios/). Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed; it depends on the modifications to the boot block code. 3.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 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 the Windows OS, security and audio drivers.
Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X6DH3-G2/X6DHiG2. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 4-2 Running Setup *Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (See the next page.) When you first turn on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately activated.
Chapter 4: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields, and enter the correct data. Press the key to save the data. BIOS Date This field displays the date when this version of BIOS was built.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Serial ATA RAID Enable Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (*For the Windows OS environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled. If set to Disabled, use the Non-RAID driver.) Native Mode Operation Select the native mode for ATA. The options are: Parallel ATA, Serial ATA, Both, and Auto.
Chapter 4: BIOS Type This feature allows the user to select the type of IDE hard drive. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically determine the hard drive's capacity, number of heads, etc.). Enter a number from 1-39 to select a predetermined type of hard drive, CDROM and ATAPI Removable. Select User to allow the user to enter the parameters of the HDD installed at this connection. Select CDROM if a CDROM drive is installed. Select ATAPI if a removable disk drive is installed.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Transfer Mode Selects the transfer mode. The options are Standard, Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1 and FPIO4/DMA2. Ultra DMA Mode Selects Ultra DMA Mode. The options are Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4 and Mode 5. System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present in the system. Extended Memory This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being present in the system.
Chapter 4: BIOS Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quick Boot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed. Quiet Boot This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the diagnostic screen during bootup.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area. Select Write Protect to enable this function, and this area will be reserved for BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable this function and make this area available for other devices.
Chapter 4: BIOS or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select Write Protect to prevent data from being written into the extended memory area above 1MB.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual ROM Scan Ordering This feature allows the user to decide which Option ROM to be activated first. The options are Onboard first and Add-On first. Reset Configuration Data If set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Configuration Data- (ESCD) area. The options are Yes and No. Frequency for Slot#2-Slot#3/MASS, Frequency for PCI-X Slot#4 (Note: MASS=Mass Storage Devices: SATA, SAS and SCSI. SAS is for the X6DH3-G2 only.
Chapter 4: BIOS Large Disk Access Mode This setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. The options are DOS or Other (for Unix, Novelle NetWare and other operating systems). Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Force Compliance Mode This feature allows you to enable the PCI-Express Compliance Mode. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual SERR Signal Condition This setting specifies the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted. The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit and Both. Enabling Multi-Media Timer Select Yes to activate a set of timers that are alternative to the traditional 8254 timers for the OS use. The options are Yes and No. USB Function Select Enabled to enable the function of USB devices specified. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: BIOS No Execute Mode Memory Protection (*Available when supported by the CPU and the OS.) Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit and allow the processor to classify areas in memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, and thus preventing a worm or a virus from inserting and creating a flood of codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. (*Note: this feature is available when your OS and your CPU support the function of Execute Disable Bit.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual I/O Device Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock Input This setting allows you to select clock frequency for KBC. The options are 6MHz, 8MHz, 12MHz and 16MHz. Onboard COM 1 This setting allows you to assign control of Serial Port A. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS- or OS- controlled). Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for Serial Port A. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8.
Chapter 4: BIOS Mode This feature allows you to specify the parallel port mode. The options are Output only, Bi-Directional, EPP and ECP. DMA Channel This item allows you to specify the DMA channel for the parallel port. The options are DMA1 and DMA3. Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS and OS controlled). Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for the parallel port.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to set the BAUD rate for console redirection. The options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, and 115.2K. Console Type This item allows you to set console redirection type.
Chapter 4: BIOS Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The options are 70 oC, 75oC, 80oC and 85oC.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 4-5 Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing . All Security BIOS settings are described in this section. Supervisor Password Is: This feature indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system.
Chapter 4: BIOS Set User Password When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted, hit the key. When prompted, type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to change the user's password, which allows access to the system at boot-up. Fixed Disk Boot Sector This setting may offer some protection against viruses when set to Write Protect, which protects the boot sector on the hard drive from having a virus written to it. The other option is Normal.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 4-6 Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Highlighting a setting with a + or - will expand or collapse that entry. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section. +Removable Devices Highlight and press to expand the field.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-7 Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility. Exit Discarding Changes Highlight this item and hit to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you may have made.
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Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages. Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified. Stuck key Stuck key on keyboard.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer. System timer error The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably. CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error. EISA CMOS not writeable ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS. DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ conflict I/O device IRQ conflict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Press to resume, to Setup, for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press to start the boot process or to enter Setup and change the settings. Press to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card). Write down and follow the information shown on the screen. Press to enter Setup Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Notes A-6
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual POST Code Description 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization 1Ch 20h Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller 24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB 28h 29h Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager 2Ah Clear 512 kB base RAM 2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx* 2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before syst
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description 5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB 60h Test extended memory 62h 64h Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 66h Configure advanced cache registers 67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h 69h Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area 6Ah Display external L2 cache size 6Bh Load custom defaults (optional) 6Ch 6Eh 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual POST Code Description 99h Check for SMART Drive (optional) 9Ah Shadow option ROMs 9Ch 9Dh Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) 9Eh Enable hardware interrupts 9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives A0h A2h Set time of day Check key lock A4h Initialize typematic rate A8h Erase F2 prompt AAh ACh AEh B0h B1h B2h B4h B5h B6h B7h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h C5h C6h C7h C8h C9h CAh CBh Scan for F2 key stroke Enter S
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description CDh Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA CEh Initialize digitizer and display message D2h Unknown interrupt The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h E3h Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segmen
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Notes B-6
Appendix C: Software Installation Appendix C Installing Software Drivers and the Windows Operating System C-1 Introduction to the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver Serial ATA (SATA) Serial ATA(SATA) is a physical storage interface. It uses a single cable with a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. It is a serial link which supports SATA Transfer rates from 150Mbps.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual The Combined Mode: In this mode, system BIOS assigns the traditional IRQ 14 and IRQ 15 for the use of HDD. Up to 4 ATA devices are supported by this mode.
Appendix C: Software Installation Configuring BIOS settings for the SATA RAID Functions (Enhanced Mode) 1. Press the key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. (Note: If it is the first time to power on the system, we recommend that you load the Optimized Default Settings. If you have already done so, please skip to Step 3. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the "Exit" Menu. Once in the "Exit" Menu, scroll down the menu to select the item- "Load System Default" and press the key.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual The Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Controller Driver Adaptec's Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAID controller adds RAID functionality to the Serial ATA I/O controller by supporting RAID 0 (Striping) or RAID 1 (Mirroring) to enhance the industry's pioneer PCI-to-e host controller products. RAID striping (RAID 0) can greatly improve hard disk I/O performance because of its capability in striping data across multiple drives.
Appendix C: Software Installation Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sections describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the key to select "Managing Arrays" from the main menu (as shown above).
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.) 4. From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to view and press Enter. The Array Properties dialog box appears, showing detailed information on the array.
Appendix C: Software Installation Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized are shown in gray and cannot be used. See Initializing Disk Drives. To create an array: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility Main Menu (ACU) (as shown on the first screen on page C-5). 3.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. *Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. (Refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the enclosed CD.) To assign properties to the new array: 1.
Appendix C: Software Installation 2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter. (Note: The label shall not be more than 15 characters.) 3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. (Note: Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB-default. It is recommended that you do not change the default setting.) 4. The item: "Create RAID via" allows you to select between the different creating methods for RAID 0 and RAID 1. The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. 2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU, you can restart it by pressing Ctrl+R. 3. A RAID 1 created using the Quick Init option may return some data mis-matches if you later run a consistency check. This is normal and is not a cause for concern. 4. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID .
Appendix C: Software Installation Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable: 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press Ctrl+B. 3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable. Do you want to make this array bootable? (Yes/No):" Then, a bootable array will be created.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array. Caution: Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the disk and makes any data on the disk inaccessible.
Appendix C: Software Installation 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below).
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown in the screen below). 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown in the screen. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue.
Appendix C: Software Installation Rebuilding Arrays Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to get the array to Optimal status. For a critical array Rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the source drive. Note 2: If no spare array exists and a hard disk drive fails, you need to create a spare before you can rebuild an array. To Rebuild an array: 1.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual The Adaptec Embedded SAS/SATA with HostRAID Controller Driver (*SAS is for the X6DH3-G2 only.) The onboard Adaptec AIC9140W SAS Controller supports two ports. Each port supports up to four SAS/SATA drives. * The SAS Cable (CBL-097) can only be used with backplanes that support both SAS and SATA. * If Supermicro's chassis is used, the backplane must be Rev.2.0 or above, which came with gold trims.
Appendix C: Software Installation Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sections describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the key to select "Managing Arrays" from the main menu. Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Deleting Arrays *Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent the loss of data. Deleted arrays cannot be restored. To delete an existing array: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2. From the ARC main menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays. 4. Select the array you wish to delete and press Delete. 5.
Appendix C: Software Installation Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. *Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. (Refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the enclosed CD.) To assign properties to the new array: 1. In the Array Properties menu, select an array type and press Enter.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 4. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID . However, during a build operation, only the smaller drive can be selected as the source or first drive. 5. When migrating from single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger drive to a smaller drive is allowed. However, the destination drive must be at least half the capacity of the source drive. 6.
Appendix C: Software Installation Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array. Caution: Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the disk and makes any data on the disk inaccessible.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Using the SerialSelect Utility to Configure SAS Settings (*SAS is for the X6DH3-G2 only.) The SerialSelect Utility enables you to configure SAS disk drive settings. To access the SAS utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. (as shown in the screen below.) 2.
Appendix C: Software Installation To Set Controller Configuration: 3. Select "Controller Configuration" and press to access the submenu as shown below: 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press and the arrow keys to configure the setting for the item selected. 5. To load the default settings, press .
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual To Set Physical Configuration: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2. Use the arrow keys to select "SerialSelect Utility" and press to access the Physical Configuration submenu as shown below: 3. Select "Physical Configuration" and press to access SAS Device Configuration submenu as shown below: 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press and the arrow keys to configure the item selected. 5.
Appendix C: Software Installation Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility (as shown in the screen below.) 2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities from the screen as shown above and press Enter. 3. When the submenu appears, select the desired disk and press Enter The following options are available: 1.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 1. Once you have completed RAID array configurations, press ESC to exit. The following screen will appear. 2. Press Yes to exit the Utility. (*For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping package. You can also download a copy of Adaptec User's Guide from our web site at: www. supermicro.com.
Appendix C: Software Installation C-2 Installing the 6300ESB/SAS Driver and the Windows Operating System (*SAS is for the X6DH3-G2 only.) a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen: "Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear. b. From the list displayed on the screen, choose the item: "Intel 6300 ESB/ICH5R Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec)" or "SAS" and press . c.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual C-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers A. Installing Drivers other than Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.
Appendix C: Software Installation Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Notes: 1. SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II. 2. For detailed information on Adaptec's SCSI SATA RAID Utility, please refer to the CDs that came with your motherboard.
