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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 X8DA6/ X8DAE motherboard.
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X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 1-1 1-2 Chipset Overview ............................................................................................ 1-9 1-3 Special Features ........................................................................................... 1-10 1-4 PC Health Monitoring ..............................................
Table of Contents Reset Button ........................................................................................... 2-21 Power Button ............................................................................................ 2-21 2-6 Connecting Cables ........................................................................................ 2-22 ATX Power Connector ............................................................................. 2-22 Processor Power Connector ..........................
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual How To Change the Configuration Data ......................................................... 4-1 Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 4-2 4-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 4-2 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations...................................................................... 4-4 4-4 Security Settings ................
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 retail box.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual X8DA6/X8DAE 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 JPI2C1 X8DA6/X8DAE Motherboard Layout FAN5 P1-DIMM3A KB/MS PWR SMB JPW3 JPW2 JPW1 P1-DIMM3B FAN6 FAN1 USB 0/1/2/3 P1-DIMM2A P1-DIMM2B COM1 P1-DIMM1A CPU2 FAN7/CPU2 FP Control LE1 CPU1 JF1 FAN2 COM2 FAN8 (CPU1 Fan) P1-DIMM1B P2-DIMM1B LAN1/2 JD1 P2-DIMM1A HD Audio P2-DIMM2B JOH1 P2-DIMM2A P2-DIMM3B P2-DIMM3A Slot7 PCI-E 2.0x4 FAN3 X8DA6/E Rev. 2.01 82574 LAN CTRL Intel 5520 Slot5 PCI-E 2.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual JPI2C1 X8DA6/X8DAE Quick Reference FAN5 P1-DIMM3A KB/MS PWR SMB JPW3 JPW2 JPW1 P1-DIMM3B FAN6 FAN1 USB 0/1/2/3 P1-DIMM2A P1-DIMM2B COM1 P1-DIMM1A CPU2 FAN7/CPU2 FP Control LE1 CPU1 JF1 FAN2 COM2 FAN8 (CPU1 Fan) P1-DIMM1B P2-DIMM1B LAN1/2 JD1 P2-DIMM1A HD Audio P2-DIMM2B JOH1 P2-DIMM2A P2-DIMM3B P2-DIMM3A Slot7 PCI-E 2.0x4 FAN3 X8DA6/E Rev. 2.01 82574 LAN CTRL Intel 5520 Slot5 PCI-E 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction X8DA6/X8DAE Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Chapter 2) JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB (I2C) to PCI-X Slots Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JL2 Audio Mode Select (See Note 4 on P. 1-4) Off (HD Mode) JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 GLAN 1/2 Enable (See Note 3 on P.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual Motherboard Features CPU • Two Intel® 5500/5600 Series Processor (LGA 1366) processors. Each processor supports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect links of up to 51.2 GB/s Data Transfer Rate (6.4 GT/s per direction) Memory • Twelve 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 192 GB of Registered ECC or up to 48 of Unbuffered ECC/Non ECC DDR 3 1333/1066/800 MHz Memory (See Section 2-4 in Chapter 2 for DIMM Slot Population.
Chapter 1: Introduction • System resource alert via Supero Doctor III 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 SATA2 ports (with RAID0, RAID1, RAID10, RAID5 supported in the Windows OS Environment) • LSI 2008 SAS2 supports eight SAS ports (with RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 supported) (For X8DA6) Note: SAS RAID5 is also supported when the AOC-IMRRAkey-LSI-200
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual PCI-E X9 QPI QPI PXH PCI-E X8 PORT #7-8 Intel 5520 PORT PCI-E X16 #3-6 IOH-36D PCI-E X4 PORT #1-2 AC LINK LANE1/2/3/4 LAN#1 82574L PCI-E X1 LANE5 Intel ICH10R SATA #0~#5 PHY#1 DMI PCI-E X4 3.0 Gb/S PHY#1 LAN#2 PCI-E X1 LANE6 82574L 1394 PCI USB 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel 5520 platform, the X8DA6/X8DAE motherboard provides the performance and feature set optimized for dual-processor-based high-end workstations, CAD systems and intensiveapplication platforms. The 5500/5600 Series Processor platform consists of the 5500/5600 Series Processor (LGA 1366) processor, the 5520 (IOH-36D), and the ICH10R (South Bridge).
X8DA6/X8DAE 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 notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure 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.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual 1-6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X8DA6/X8DAE can accommodate 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, the two onboard 12V 8-pin power connections are also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system.
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.
X8DA6/X8DAE 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.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual CPU Socket CPU 1. After removing the plastic cap, using your thumb and the index finger, hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. 2. Align the CPU key, the semicircle cutout, against the socket key, the notch below the gold Socket Keys color dot on the side of the socket. 3. Once both the CPU and the socket are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket.
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.
X8DA6/X8DAE 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. If you are using an active heatsink, disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header. Using a screwdriver to remove Screw#1 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.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual Memory Population for Optimal Performance -For a motherboard with One CPU (CPU1) installed Branch 0 3 DIMMs P1 DIMM1A 6 DIMMs P1 DIMM1A Branch 1 Branch 2 P1 DIMM2A P1 DIMM1B P1 DIMM2A P1 DIMM3A P1 DIMM2B P1 DIMM3A P1 DIMM3B Memory Population for Optimal Performance -For a motherboard with One CPU (CPU2) installed Branch 0 3 DIMMs P2 DIMM1A 6 DIMMs P2 DIMM1A Branch 1 Branch 2 P2 DIMM2A P2 DIMM1B P2 DIMM2A P2 DIMM3A P2 DIMM2B P2 DIMM3A P2 DIMM3B Memory Populati
Chapter 2: Installation UDIMM Population for the Motherboard with 5500 Processors Installed DIMM Slots per Channel DIMMs Populated per Channel DIMM Type (Unb.= Unbuffered) Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM (any combination; SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank, QR=Quad Rank) 2 1 Unb. DDR3 ECC/Non-ECC 800,1066,1333 SR or DR 2 2 Unb.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual • 1.35V DIMMs 1.35V RDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 Processors Installed DIMM Slots per Channel DIMMs Populated per Channel DIMM Type (Reg.= Registered) Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM (any combination; SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank, QR=Quad Rank) 2 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066,1333 SR or DR 2 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800 (Note 1) QR 2 2 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066 (Note 2) Mixing SR, DR 2 2 Reg.
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 X8DA6/E Rev. 2.01 Notch To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot.
X8DA6/X8DAE 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. 1. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports 6 2 5 13 16 10 X8DA6/E Rev. 2.01 1 4 3 7 8 9 Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions Back Panel Connectors 1. Keyboard (Purple) 2. PS/2 Mouse (Green) 3. Back Panel USB Port 0 4. Back Panel USB Port 1 5. Back Panel USB Port 2 6.
Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Definitions Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB Ports 0~3 on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin definitions.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (USB 0/1/2/3) Four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0~USB 3) are located on the I/O Pin# Definitions Pin# Definition 1 Vcc 2 Data- 3 Data+ 4 Ground 5 NA 1 +5V back panel. Additionally, five USB 2 PO- connections (USB 4/5, 6/7, 8) on the 3 PO+ 4 Ground 5 N/A motherboard to provide front chassis access. (Cables are not included). Front Accessible (USB 8) See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial Ports-COM1/COM2 Pin Definitions Two COM connections (COM1 & COM2) are located next to the USB Pin # ports on the IO Backpanel. These COM ports provide serial connection support for the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual High Definition Audio (HD Audio) This motherboard features a 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio (HDA) codec that provides 10DAC channels, simultaneously supporting 7.1 sound playback with 2 channels of independent stereo sound outputs. The multiple_streaming outputs are routed through Orange: CEN/LFE Blue: Line-In Black: Back Surround Green:Front Grey: Side Surround Pink: Mic-In the front panel stereo out for front L&R, rear L&R, center and subwoofer speakers.
Chapter 2: Installation 2. 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 1 2 Power Button Ground Reset Button Ground X8DA6/E Rev.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual 3. Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 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. Pin# Definition 15 +5V 16 Ground A. NMI B.
Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a hard drive LED cable here to display activities for all ICH10R-related disk drives (including SAS, Serial ATA and HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 13 +5V 14 HD Active IDE). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED Cable to the OH/ Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chassis overheating or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 7 Vcc 8 Ground OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status State Definition Off Normal On Overheat Flashing Fan Fail Power Fail LED The Power Supply Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1.
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 switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground pin definitions. 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.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual 2-6 Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions ATX Power Connector A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW3) and two 8-pin CPU PWR connectors (JPW1/JPW2) are located on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. For the 8-pin PWR (JPW1/JPW2), please refer to the item listed below.
Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO Headers T-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers (T- Pin# Definition Pin Definition SGPIO-1/T-SGPIO-2) are located 1 NC 2 NC on the motherboard. These headers 3 Ground 4 Data support serial link interfaces for the onboard SATA and SAS connectors. 5 Load 6 Ground 7 NC 8 NC See the table on the right for pin defini- Note: NC= No Connections tions. Refer to the board layout below for the location.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions The X8DA6/X8DAE has six chassis/system fan headers (Fan1 to Fan6) and two CPU fans Pin# Definition (Fan7/Fan8) on the motherboard. All these 1 Ground 4-pin fans headers are backward compatible 2 +12V 3 Tachometer 4 PWR Modulation with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only. The fan speeds are controlled by a Hardware Monitoring setting in the BIOS.
Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions The Wake-On-LAN header is located at JWOL on the motherboard. You must also have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN connector and a cable to use this feature. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 +5V Standby 2 Ground 3 Wake-up Overheat LED Pin Definitions Overheat LED/Fan Fail (JOH1) The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED indicator to provide warnings of chassis overheating or fan failure.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual Power SMB (I2C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power System Management Bus (I2C) Connector (JPI 2C) monitors power supply, fan and system temperatures. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 Clock 2 Data 3 PWR Fail 4 Ground 5 +3.3V CNF_1 Pin Definitions CNF_1/CNF_2 Headers CNF_1/2 provide the IEEE 1394a (FireWire) connections on the motherboard. See the tables on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Defin.
Chapter 2: Installation RAIDKey (Optional for X8DA6 only) A RAIDKey header, located at JIBTN1, provides RAID function support on the motherboard to enhance the performance of Intel HostRAID and LSI Mega-RAID. (AOC-IMRRAkeyLSI-2008 is optional.) A.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual 2-7 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins 3 2 1 3 2 1 To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper Cap of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit Setting 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.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual I2C Bus to PCI Slots I2C to PCI Jumper Settings Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to Jumper Setting the onboard PCI-X/PCI-E slots. The default 1-2 Enabled setting is Disabled. See the table on the right for jumper settings. 2-3 Disabled (Default) Definition Audio Mode Select Audio Mode Select Jumper Settings Jumper JL2 allows you to select the Audio mode. You can choose using AC '97 Audio or HD (High-definition) Audio.
Chapter 2: Installation 1394a_1/1394a_2 Enable 1394a_1/2 Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPI1 allows you to enable or disable 1394a_1/2 Jumper Setting (IEEE1394a) con- nections. The default setting is Pins 1-2 to enable the connection. See the table Definition 1-2 Normal (Default) 2-3 1394a support Disabled on the right for jumper settings. Audio Enable/Disable Audio Enable Jumper Settings Use Jumper JPAC1 to enable or disable the onboard audio connections.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual GLAN Enable/Disable GLAN Enable Jumper Settings JPL1/JPL2 enable or disable the GLAN Port1/GLAN Port2 on the motherboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is Pin# Definition 1-2 Enabled (default) 2-3 Disabled Enabled. Note: JPL2 is not available for a PCB Rev. 2.0 or a later version board. A.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 Onboard Indicators Link Activity LED LED GLAN LEDs There are two GLAN ports on the motherboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) GLAN Activity Indicator LED Settings has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual SAS LED Indicator (X8DA6 only) An Onboard SAS LED is located at LED1 on the motherboard. When this LED is on, SAS connections work properly. A. SAS LED JPI2C1 FAN5 P1-DIMM3A KB/MS PWR SMB JPW3 JPW2 JPW1 P1-DIMM3B FAN6 FAN1 USB 0/1/2/3 P1-DIMM2A P1-DIMM2B COM1 P1-DIMM1A CPU2 FP Control FAN7/CPU2 LE1 CPU1 JF1 FAN2 COM2 FAN8 (CPU1 Fan) P1-DIMM1B P2-DIMM1B LAN1/2 JD1 P2-DIMM1A HD Audio P2-DIMM2B JOH1 P2-DIMM2A P2-DIMM3B P2-DIMM3A Slot7 PCI-E 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Floppy Drive, SIMLP, Serial ATA and Hard Disk Drive 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.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual Serial ATA (SATA) Ports Serial ATA Pin Definitions Six Serial ATA Ports (I-SATA0~ISATA 5) are located at JS1~JS6 Pin# Definition on the motherboard. These ports 1 Ground provide serial-link signal transmis- 2 TX_P sion, which is faster than that of the traditional Parallel ATA. See the table 3 TX_N 4 Ground on the right for pin definitions.
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.
X8DA6/X8DAE 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 Appendix A 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 1-6 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.
X8DA6/X8DAE 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 messages 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 X8DA6/X8DAE motherboard. 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. Note: For instructions on BIOS recovery, please refer to the instruction guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
X8DA6/X8DAE 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 X8DT6/X8DTE • 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. 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. • Speed: This item displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS.
X8DA6/X8DAE User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press to access the submenu 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 user to select the bootup screen between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hit 'Del' Message Display If this item is set to Enabled, the message "Press DEL to run Setup" will display 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 boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
X8DA6/X8DAE User’s Manual Processor and Clock Options This submenu allows the user to configure the Processor and Clock settings. Ratio CMOS Setting This option allows the user to set the ratio between the CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. The default setting depends on the type of CPU is installed in the system. The default setting is the maximum ratio (of actual value) supported by the CPU. C1E Support Select Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State support.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU) Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Websites for more information.
X8DA6/X8DAE User’s Manual C1 Auto Demotion When this feature is set to Enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7 requests to C1 based on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C3 Auto Demotion When this item is set to Enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS board to use two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel. Select Sparing for a preset threshold of correctable errors to be used to trigger fail-over. The spare memory is put online and used as active memory in place of the failed memory. This option is supported by Intel 5600 Series processors only. The options are Independent, Channel Mirroring, and Lockstep.
X8DA6/X8DAE User’s Manual Intel VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Front Side Audio Mode Select HD Audio to enable high-definition audio support for the front side audio connection. Select AC'97 to use AC'97 for the front side audio connection. The options are HD Audio and AC'97. Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration This feature allows the user to configure Intel PCI-X Hub settings. PCI Bus A0 Frequency/ PCI Bus B0 Frequency Use this feature to select the maximum PCI bus speed to be used for PCI Bus specified.
X8DA6/X8DAE User’s Manual face. (Take caution when using this function. This is for advanced programmers only.) The options are IDE, RAID (Intel), RAID (Adaptec) and AHCI. SATA#2 Configuration Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled, and Enhanced.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PIO Mode Select Options Option Selected PIO Mode Max. Transfer Rate 0 PIO Mode 0 3.3 MB/s 1 PIO Mode 1 5.2 MB/s 2 PIO Mode 2 8.3 MB/s 3 PIO Mode 3 11.1 MB/s 4 PIO Mode 4 16.6 MB/s DMA Mode Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. The options are Auto, SWDMAn, MWDMAn, and UDMAn. See the table below for DMA Mode Select Options. DMA Mode Select Options Option Selected DMA Mode Max.
X8DA6/X8DAE User’s Manual PCI/PnP Configuration Clear NVRAM This feature clears NVRAM (Non-volatile RAM) during system boot. The options are No and Yes. Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your OS supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the AMI BIOS to configure all devices in the system. PCI Latency Timer This feature sets the PCI Latency timer for each PCI device installed on a PCI bus.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Super IO Device Configuration Onboard Floppy Controller Select Enable to enable the onboard Floppy Controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Floppy A This feature allows the user to select the type of floppy drive connected to the system as specified. The options are Disabled, 360KB 5 1/4", 1.2MB 5 1/4", 720KB 3 1/2", 1.44MB 3 1/2" and 2.88MB 3 1/2". The default setting for Floppy A is 1.44MB 3 1/2".
X8DA6/X8DAE User’s Manual Serial Port Mode This feature allows the user to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection. The options are 115200 8, n 1; 57600 8, n, 1; 38400 8, n, 1; 19200 8, n, 1; and 9600 8, n, 1. Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection. The options are None, Hardware, and Software. Redirection After BIOS POST Select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection after Power-On Self-Test (POST).
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS instability. When the CPU temperature reaches this predefined threshold, the CPU and system cooling fans will run at full speed. 2. To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide adequate airflow to your system. The options are: • The Early Alarm: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered as soon as the CPU temperature reaches the CPU overheat threshold as predefined by the CPU manufacturer.
X8DA6/X8DAE User’s Manual Medium – The processor is running warmer. This is a ‘precautionary’ level and generally means that there may be factors contributing to this condition, but the CPU is still within its normal operating state and below the CPU ‘Temperature Tolerance’. The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as configured in the BIOS. The fans may adjust to a faster speed depending on the Fan Speed Control settings. User intervention: No action is required.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Fan1 ~ Fan8 Reading This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan1 through Fan8. (Fan7 is CPU1 Fan and Fan8 is CPU2 Fan.) ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. ACPI Aware O/S Select Yes to allow the CPU take control over ACPI settings if it is supported by the OS. Otherwise, select No to disable this function. The options are Yes and No.
X8DA6/X8DAE User’s Manual on a Windows OS to reduce system crashes due to hardware errors and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring. The default setting is Enabled. USB Device Wakeup from S3/S4 Select Enable to "wake-up" the system via a USB device when the system is in S3 or S4 State. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI Error Log Use this option to enable PCI error (PERR) logging. The options are Yes and No. 4-4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. 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.
X8DA6/X8DAE User’s Manual Change User Password Select this feature and press to access the submenu, and then enter a new User Password. Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) This item allows you to clear a user password after it has been entered. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check the user's password before the user enter the Setup Utility. Select Always for the system to check the user's password at system bootup. The options are Setup and Always.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hard Disk Drives Use this feature to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and available HDDs (i.e., 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, 3rd Drive). Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled.
X8DA6/X8DAE User’s Manual 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 After you have completed system configuration changes, select this option and press to reboot the compute so that the new system configuration settings can take effect.
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 will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs 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. (Note: To install the Windows OS, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.
X8DA6/X8DAE User's Manual B-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-based 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 B: 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.
