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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 X8DTG- DF motherboard. About This Motherboard The X8DTG-DF motherboard supports the Intel 5500 Series Processor platform and the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) Technology, providing the next generation point-to-point system interface that replaces the current Front Side Bus.
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X8DTG-DF User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ........................................................................................................ iii About This Motherboard ................................................................................................ iii Manual Organization ..................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual ......................................................
Table of Contents Universal Serial Bus (USB) .......................................................................2-11 Ethernet Ports .......................................................................................... 2-12 Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 2-13 Video Connector ....................................................................................... 2-13 Unit Identifier Switches................................
X8DTG-DF User's Manual Before Power On ............................................................................................ 3-1 No Power ........................................................................................................ 3-1 No Video ......................................................................................................... 3-2 Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ....................................................... 3-2 Memory Errors ........................
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. The following items are included in the bulk package.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual X8DTG-DF Motherboard Image Note: The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on 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 the manual.
Chapter 1: Introduction X8DTG-DF Motherboard Layout COM1 VGA LE4 LAN1 LAN2 USB0/1 IPMB J12 IPMI_LAN JLPC80 PHY Intel 82576 LAN CTRL JPG1 JPL1 JPCIE3 Winbond 450R BMC SBX 2A LE2 SBX 1A JNMI1 J_UID_OW SW1JWD1 JSPK1 J11 + PCI-E 2.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual X8DTG-DF Quick Reference JPCIE2 USB2/3 SBX 2B P2 DIMM3A FAN6 FAN5 Front Panel CTRLLE1 JPW2 P1 DIMM1B P1 DIMM1A P1 DIMM2B P1 DIMM2A P1 DIMM3B P1DIMM3A JPW3 FAN1 JL1 1 P2 DIMM3B P2 DIMM2A P2 DIMM2B P2 DIMM1B P2 DIMM1A I-SATA1 T-SGPIO0 T-SGPIO1 FAN8 FAN4 1-4 SBX 2A JPCIE1 I-SATA2 FAN3 FAN2 JPI2C (PWR I2C) JPG1 JPL1 JPCIE3 CMOS CLEAR PCI-E 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction X8DTG-DF Quick Reference (See Chapter 2 for Details) Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 2-8) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1/2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) J_UID_OW Red LED OW (Pins 7/8 of JF1) (Page 2-31) Off (Overwrites) JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description COM1 COM1 Serial Port FAN 1-8 System/CPU Fan Headers IPMB IPMB (SMB I2C) Header (for IPMI) JF1 Front Panel Connector JL1 Chassis Intrusion JLP
X8DTG-DF User's Manual Motherboard Features CPU • Two Intel® 5500 Series (LGA 1366) processors with each processor supporting two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links with a total of up to 51.2 GT/s Data Transfer Rate (6.4 GT/s per direction) Memory • Twelve 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 96 GB of Registered ECC or 24 GB of Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Memory. (For Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC memory, maximum of 2 GB per DIMM is supported.
Chapter 1: Introduction ACPI Features • • • • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator Main switch override mechanism ACPI Power Management Keyboard Wakeup from Soft-off Onboard I/O • Intel ICH10R supports six SATA ports (RAID0, RAID1, RAID10, RAID5 supported in the Windows OS Environment and RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 supported by the Linux OS) • Winbond WPCM450 BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) supports IPMI 2.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual C A D B QPI PROCESSOR#0 C F QPI QPI PCI-E x16 E F Port0 Ports 2,1 Port1 Ports #3-6 PCI-E x16 Intel 5520 Ports #7-10 IOH 36D PCI-E x16 PCI-E x16 PCI-E x16 E PROCESSOR#1 D DDR3 DIMM DDR3 DIMM B #1 #1 #1 #2 #2 #2 DDR3 DIMM #2 #2 #2 A PCI-E x4 Ports #1-2 ESI CLINK VF016 SST25 SPI DMI CLINK ICH10R PE 4-1 PE 5 LPC SATA Intel 82576 RJ45 RJ45 SATA #1 SATA #2 SATA #3 SATA #4 SATA #5 SATA #6 PCI DDR II DDR3 DIMM #1 #1 #1 LPCIO W83527 ACPI KBC Winbond B
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the 5500 Series Processor, the X8DTG-DF motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual-processor-based systems with configuration optimized for intensive applications, High Performance Computing (HPC)/Cluster IU server platforms. The Intel 5520 platform consists of the 5500 Series (LGA 1366) processor, the 5520 (IOH36D), and the ICH10R (South Bridge).
X8DTG-DF 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 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.
Chapter 1: Introduction Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a pre-defined range. 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible 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.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual 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 filter 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. Note 1. For the proprietary 20-pin main power connector (JPW1) and the 8-pin PCI-Exp.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic 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.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual 2-2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit 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 fasteners, 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.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on ! the label area of the fan. Notes: 1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. 2. Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsink and heatsink fans. 3.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual your thumb and the index finger, hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. 5. Align the CPU key, the semi-circle cutout, against the socket key, the CPU Socket CPU 4. After removing the plastic cap, using notch below the gold color dot on are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not rub the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 7.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing a CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die because the required amount has already been applied. Screw#1 Screw#2 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. Screw#1 Install Screw#1 3. Install two diagonal screws (ie the #1 and the #2 screws) and tighten them until just snug (-do not fully tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) 4.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: 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 below to uninstall the heatsink and prevent damage to the CPU or other components. 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header. 3.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Memory Installation Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. 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 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1-DIMM 1A.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual Memory Support The X8DTG-DF supports up to 96 GB of Registered ECC or up to 24 GB of Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Memory in 12 DIMMs. Note1: With Unbuffered ECC/Non ECC memory, maximum of 2 GB of memory is supported per DIMM slot. Note 2: memory speed support is dependent on the type of CPU used on the board.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing and Removing DIMMs DIMM DDR3 Notch Release Tab Note: Notch should align with the receptive point on the slot Release Tab X8DTG-DF Notch To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom. 3 Release Tab Release Tab To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual 2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports Back Panel Connectors 1. USB 0 2. USB 1 3. IPMI_Dedicated LAN 4. LAN 1 5. LAN 2 X8DTG-DF 6. COM Port 1 (Black) 7. VGA (Blue) 8.
Chapter 2: Installation Back Panel Connector Pin Definitions Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB 0/1 Pin Definitions Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) are located on the I/O back panel. Additional two USB connections: USB 2/3 are used to provide front chassis access. Connect USB cables to these USB ports/headers to use USB Pin# Definition Pin# Definition 1 +5V 5 +5V 2 USB_PN1 6 USB_PN0 3 USB_PP1 7 USB_PP0 4 Ground 8 Ground connections. (USB cables are not included).
X8DTG-DF User's Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Ethernet ports are located next to the USB 0/1 on the IO Backplane. In Pin# Definition 1 P2V5SB 10 SGND 2 TD0+ 11 Act LED 3 TD0- 12 P3V3SB 4 TD1+ 13 Link 100 LED (Yellow, +3V3SB) 5 TD1- 14 Link 1000 LED (Yellow, +3V3SB) dicator Section for LAN LED 6 TD2+ 15 Ground information. 7 TD2- 16 Ground 8 TD3+ 17 Ground 9 TD3- 88 Ground addition, an IPMI Dedicated LAN is located above the USB ports 0/1.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1) A COM Port is located on the IO Backplane. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1 CDC 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground 10 NC Video Connector A Video (VGA) connector is located next to the COM Port on the IO backplane. This connector is used to provide video and CRT display. Refer to the board layout below for the location. 1. COM Port 2.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual Unit Identifier Switches Two Unit Identifier (UID) Switches and LED Indicators are located on the motherboard. Pin# Definition The Front Panel UID Switch is located at Pin 1 Ground 13 on the Front Control Panel (JF1). The Rear 2 Ground 3 Button In 4 Ground UID Switch is located at SW1 next to the VGA connector on the back panel. The Front Panel UID Switch UID LED is located at Pin 7 of JF1, and the Rear UID LED is located at LE4.
Chapter 2: Installation 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 the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. JF1 Header Pins 20 LE4 LAN1 LAN2 IPMB JPG1 JPL1 JPCIE3 Power LED 3.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual Front Control Panel Pin Definitions 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. Pin# Definition 15 +3.3V SB 16 PWR LED HDD/FP UID Switch The HDD/UID Switch connections are located on pins 13/14 of JF1. Attach a hard-drive LED cable to display HDD or SATA activities. This Pin# Definition connection can also be used as a front panel UID (Unit Identifier) switch.
Chapter 2: Installation NIC1 LED Indicator GLAN1 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connections for GLAN port 1 are located on Pin# pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach a NIC LED 11 NIC1 Activity cable to display LAN Port1 connections and 12 NIC1 Link Definition activities. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. NIC2 LED Indicator GLAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Network LED connections for GLAN port 2 are located on pins 9 and 10 of JF1.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to use the Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail and UID LED connections. The Red LED on pin 8 provides warnings of an overheat, fan failure or OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 7 Blue_LED-Cathode(UID)/5.5V.SB 8 OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED (Red) power failure.
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 a hardware reset Pin# Definition switch on the computer case. Refer to the table 3 Reset on the right for pin definitions. 4 Ground Power Button Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual 2-6 Connecting Cables 20-pin Main Power Connector Pin Definitions 20-pin Proprietary Main Power and 8-pin PCI-E Graphic Card Power Connectors There are one 20-pin SMC Proprietary main power connector (JPW1) and two 8-pin PCI-Express graphic card power connectors (JPW2/JPW3) on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. See the tables on the right for pin definitions. Notes: 1.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions The X8DTG-DF has eight chassis/system fan headers (Fan1 to Fan8) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fans headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. 3-pin fans do not support fan speed control. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin Pin# Definition 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 Tachometer 4 PWR Modulation fans.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual NMI Header NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt header is located at JNMI1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Internal Buzzer codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer to the layout below for the locations of the Internal Speaker/Buzzer. LAN1 IPMB + PCI-E 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions (JL1) A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach an appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. T-SGPIO Headers Two SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers (T-SGPIO-0/T-SGPIO-1) are located on the motherboard. These headers support serial link interfaces for the onboard SATA connectors.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual PWR I2C (SMB) Connector Power System Management Bus (I2C) Connector (JPI2C) monitors power supply, fan and system temperatures. See the table on the right for pin definitions. PWR I2C (SMB) Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 Clock 2 Data 3 PWR Fail 4 Ground IPMB I2C SMB SMB for IPMI Pin Definitions A System Management Bus (I2C) header for the IPMI slot is located at IPMB. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I2C connection on your system.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Jumper Settings Connector Pins Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, Jumper Cap 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 Setting identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual 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.
Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA connection supported by the onboard VGA Controller. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the table VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPG1) Both Jumpers Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled on the right for jumper settings. COM1 VGA LE4 LAN1 LAN2 USB0/1 IPMB J12 IPMI_LAN JLPC80 A.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual J_UID_OW (-Overwriting) J_UID-OW (-Overwriting) Jumper Settings When the jumper J_UID_OW is set to Off (default), the Red LED (Overheat/Fan Fail/PWR Jumper Fail/UID LED) located on Pin 8 of the Front Off (Default) Control Panel (JF1) will take precedence over the Blue UID_LED located on Pin 7 of JF1. In this case, when the Red LED is on, the Blue Red OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail LED (Pin 8 of JF1) takes precedence over (overwrites) the Blue UID_LED (Pin 7 of JF1).
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 Onboard Indicators GLAN LEDs Link Activity LED LED There are two GLAN ports on the motherboard. An additional IPMI dedicated LAN port is also located above the USB 0/1 ports on the backpanel. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) GLAN Activity Indicator LED Settings two LEDs.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator Settings An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 LED Color Definition on the motherboard. When this LED is on, Off System Off (PWR cable not connected) Green System On Green: Flashing Quickly ACPI S1 State the system power is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components. See the tables at right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Serial ATA Connections Serial ATA Pin Definitions Serial ATA Ports Six Serial ATA Ports (I-SATA1~I-SATA6) are located at JS1~JS6 on the motherboard. These ports provide serial-link signal transmission, which is faster than that of the traditional Parallel ATA. See the table on the right for pin definitions. IPMB Ground 2 TX_P 3 TX_N 4 Ground 5 RX_N 6 RX_P 7 Ground SBX 2A C. I-SATA3 + D. I-SATA4 PCI-E 2.0 x4 in x16 Slot E. I-SATA5 F.
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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.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to the Appendix for details on beep codes. Losing the System’s Setup Configuration 1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1-7 for details on recommended power supplies. 2.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to endusers, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our web site 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 file to your computer.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DTG-DF. The AMI 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. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up. Note: In most cases, the key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen.
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual Starting 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 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 identification 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Supermicro X8DTG-DF • BIOS Build Version: This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system. • BIOS Build Date: This item displays the date when this BIOS was completed. • AMI BIOS Core Version: This item displays the revision number of the AMI BIOS Core upon which your BIOS was built. Processor The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in your system: • CPU Type: This item displays the type of CPU used in the motherboard.
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Boot Setup submenu, and hit to access the following items: Boot Features Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled. 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 as bootable disks.
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual C1E Support Select Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State. C1E significantly reduces the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a Halt State. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If this item is set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will pre fetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to improve CPU performance.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disable (Disable GV3) and Enable (Enable GV3). Intel® TurboMode Technology Select Enabled to allow the processor cores to run faster than normal under special circumstances to improve performance. The options are Disable and Enabled. Intel® C-State Tech If enabled, C-State is set by the system automatically to either C2, C3 or C4 state. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual QPI L0s and L1 This enables the QPI power state to low power. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Memory Frequency This feature forces a DDR3 frequency slower than what the system has detected to run at the frequency as specified. The available options are Auto, Force DDR800, Force DDR-1066, Force DDR-1333 and Force SPD. Memory Mode The options are Independent, Channel Mirror, Lockstep and Sparing.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hysteresis Temperature (Closed Loop Only) Temperature Hysteresis is the temperature lag (in degrees Celsius) after the set DIMM temperature threshold is reached before Closed Loop Throttling begins. The options are Disabled, 1.5oC, 3.0oC, and 6.0oC. Guardband Temperature (Closed Loop Only) Use this feature to change the DIMM temperature threshold. Each step is in 0.5oC increment. The default is [006]. Inlet Temperature This is the temperature detected at the chassis inlet.
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual North Bridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge chip. Crystal Beach/DMA (Direct Memory Access) This feature works in conjunction with the Intel I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to accelerate the performance of TOE devices. (Note: A TOE device is a specialized, dedicated processor that is installed on an add-on card or a network card to handle some or all packet processing of this add-on card.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS USB Functions This feature allows the user to enable onboard USB support. The Options are: Disabled and Enabled. Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. Select Auto to automatically enable Legacy USB support if a legacy USB device is installed, and vise versa. Select Disabled to disable Legacy USB support. The options are Disabled, Auto, and Enabled. USB 2.0 Controller Select Enabled to activate the onboard USB 2.0 controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual SATA#2 Configuration Select Enhanced to set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled, and Enhanced. Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, and Fourth IDE Master These settings allow the user to set the parameters of the IDE slots as specified. Hit to activate the following submenu items. Set the correct configurations accordingly. Type Select the type of device connected to the slot.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 11.1 MBs. Select 4 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer bandwidth of 32-Bits. Select Enabled to enable 32-Bit data transfer. DMA Mode Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined.
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Super IO Device Configuration Serial Port1 Address/Serial Port2 Address (-Serial Port2 is used for BMC Serial Over LAN support. It does not have physical Serial Port2 on the MB.) This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable.
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection. The options are ANSI, VT100, and VT-UTF8. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The ptions are Enabled and Disabled. Sredir Memory Display Delay This feature defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information. The options are No Delay, Delay 1 Sec, Delay 2 Sec, and Delay 4 Sec.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Temperature/System Temperature This feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU and the System. The following items will be displayed for your reference only: CPU 1 Temperature/CPU 2 Temperature The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures (Celsius/Fahrenheit) has been upgraded to a more advanced feature by Intel in its newer processors. The basic concept is each CPU is embedded by unique temperature information that the motherboard can read.
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual 2. 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: The system temperature will be displayed (in degrees in Celsius and Fahrenheit) as it is detected by the BIOS. Fan1 ~ Fan 8 Reading This feature displays the fan speed readings from Fan1 through Fan8. (Fan7 is CPU1 Fan and Fan8 is CPU2 Fan.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Headless Mode This feature is used to enable system to function without a keyboard, monitor or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual • SEL Record ID • SEL Record Type • Event • Timestamp • Generator ID • Event Message Format Ver • Event Sensor Type • Event Sensor Number, • Event Dir Type • Event Data. Clear BMC System Event Log Clear BMC System Log Select OK and press the key to clear the BMC system log. Select Cancel to keep the BMC System log. The options are OK and Cancel. Caution: Any cleared information is unrecoverable.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IP Address Configuration Parameter Selector This item displays the parameter of your IP Address configuration. IP Address Source Select the source of this machine's IP address. If Static is selected, you will need to know and enter manually the IP address of this machine below. If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server in the network it is attached to, and request the next available IP address. The options are DHCP and Static.
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual Current Subnet Mask in BMC This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection. Gateway Address Configuration Enter the gateway address for this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 as shown in the screen below. Parameter Selector Use this feature to select the parameter of your Gateway Address settings.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Supervisor Password This item indicates if a Supervisor password has been entered for the system. "Not Installed" means a Supervisor password has not been used. User Password This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system. "Not Installed" means that a user password has not been used. Change Supervisor Password Select this feature and press to access the submenu, and then enter a new Supervisor Password.
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled, the AMI BIOS displays a warning when any program (or virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled. 4-5 Boot Configuration Use this feature to configure boot priority settings. Boot Device Priority Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot priority for onboard devices. The settings are 1st boot device~5th boot device and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-6 Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual 4-7 BIOS Recovery 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 need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating. This is to avoid possible boot failure.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4.7.2 Boot Sector Recovery from an IDE CD-ROM This process is almost identical to the process of Boot Sector Recovery from a USB device, except that the BIOS image file is loaded from a CD-ROM. Use a CD-R or CD-RW drive to burn a CD with the BIOS image file in it, and name the file "SUPER. ROM" for the recovery process to load the file. 4.7.
X8DTG-DF User’s Manual 4. Power on your system and click the button in the Hyper Terminal. The terminal screen will display the following messages. Press to update BIOS. Confirm update BIOS? (y/n) y Begin remote BIOS flash? (y/n) y Starting remote flash. Upload new BIOS file using Xmodem protocol. 5. Following the instructions given on the screen to update the BIOS. These instructions are also shown below. a. At the prompt, press the to update the BIOS. b.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS d. Once the ROM file extraction is completed, the message: "New BIOS received OK" will display. 8. Once remote BIOS flash is completed, the system will reboot. Note: AMIBIOS Serial Flash will work with any terminal communications program that supports VT-100 and XModem protocols, including protocols designed for GNU/LINUX & BSD operating systems such as minicom. It is recommended that the terminal program be configured to use the 'CR/ LF' style of line termination.
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Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes 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 the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure.
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Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all hardware components have been installed, you must first configure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To configure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our web site at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. Note: The following OS installation instructions are written for the Windows XP/2003 OS only.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual B-2 Installing the Windows OS for a Non-RAID System 1. Insert Microsoft's Windows OS Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. 2. Continue with the OS installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display. 3. From the Windows OS Setup screen, press the key. The OS Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue with the Windows OS installation. 4.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Appendix C Software Installation Instructions C-1 Installing Software Programs After you have 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. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Notes: 1.
X8DTG-DF User's Manual C-2 Configuring 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.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: 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 that you use Supero Doctor II.
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(Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
