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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 X8DTT-H+ Series motherboard. About This Motherboard The X8DTT-H+ Series motherboards support the Intel 5500/5600 Series Processor platform and the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) Technology, providing the next generation point-to-point system interface, replacing the current Front Side Bus.
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X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 1-1 1-2 The 5500/5600 Series Processor Platform ..................................................... 1-9 Main Features of the 5500/5600 Series Processor and the 5520/5500 Chipset ...............................................................................................................
Table of Contents Fan Header .............................................................................................. 2-19 System Reset ........................................................................................... 2-20 TPM Header/Port 80 ................................................................................ 2-21 2-7 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-22 Explanation of Jumpers .........................
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual 4-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 4-2 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations...................................................................... 4-4 4-4 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 4-24 4-5 Boot Configuration ..................................................................................
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.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ Motherboard Image Model Variations (Differences between X8DTT-H+ Series Models) /-H+ /-HF+ /-HEF+ /-HIBXF+ /-HIBQF+ IPMI 2.0 w/ KVM Over LAN No Yes Yes Yes Yes SXB1: PCI-E 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ Motherboard Layout LEB2 LEB1 LE4 VGA COM1 JSPK1 JPB JBMC1 JRST1 JNMI1 JWD InfinBand LAN1 LAN2 LE2 SW1 IPMI_LAN Connector JP5 JP7 Winbond J119 WPCM450 PHY LAN CTRL1 USB2/3 JPG1 JLPC80 JPL2 LAN CTRL2 JUSB2 JTPM1 JPL1 IPMB InfiniBand CTRL USB0/1 Slot 1 PCI-E 2.0 x16 JBT1 CLEAR CMOS Intel ICH10R South Bridge BIOS Intel 5520 (IOH-36D) Intel 5500 (IOH-24D) (For OEM only) Battery J3 JBAT1 SXB1:PCI-E 2.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ Quick Reference LEB2 LEB1 LE4 VGA COM1 InfinBand JSPK1 JPB JBMC1 JRST1 JNMI1 JWD SW1 LAN1 LAN2 LE2 IPMI_LAN Connector JP5 JP7 Winbond J119 WPCM450 PHY LAN CTRL1 USB2/3 JPG1 JLPC80 JPL2 LAN CTRL2 JUSB2 Slot 1 PCI-E 2.0 x16 JBT1 CLEAR CMOS Intel ICH10R South Bridge BIOS Intel 5520 (IOH-36D) Intel 5500 (IOH-24D) (For OEM only) Battery J3 JBAT1 SXB1:PCI-E 2.0 X8 X8DTT-H+ Rev. 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction 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/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description COM1 COM1 Serial Port FAN 1 Cooling Fan Header InfiniBand InfiniBand Connector (X8DTT-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+) IPMB IPMB Header (X8DTT-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+) J3 (SXB1) PCI-E 2.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual Motherboard Features CPU • Two Intel® 5500/5600 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 supported (6.4 GT/s per direction) Memory • Twelve 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 192 GB of DDR3 Registered ECC or 48 GB of Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC 1333/1066/800 MHz Memory (with max.
Chapter 1: Introduction • • • • • CPU thermal trip support for processor protection, power LED Power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss Auto-switching voltage regulator for CPU cores System overheat/Fan Fail LED Indicator and control 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 SATA ports (with RAID0
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual #2 D B PROCESSOR#0 CSI PROCESSOR#1 E C F Port1 MT25408 Connect-X IB PCI-E Gen2/DDR or QDR (For 36D Only) Port0 Ports IOH 3,4 5520/5500 36-D/24-D Port1 Intel 82574 Intel Port 2 E F 82574 Ports (*Note: Ports 4,5,6 5,6 are for 36-D only) Ports ESI CLINK 7,8,9,10 PCI-E x8 In X4 Slot PCI-E x16 Slot DMI PE 5 PE 4-1 CLINK SPI AT25 DF321 ICH10R AD17 PCI IRQC LPC REQ1 GNT1 DDR II D RJ45 B DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 DIMM DDR3 DIMM #1 #2 #2
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 The 5500/5600 Series Processor Platform Built upon the functionality and the capability of the 5500/5600 Series Processor platform, the X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual-processor-based systems optimized for High Performance Computing (HPC)/Cluster server platforms.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ 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 predefined 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.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual information, please refer to the website 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: The X8DTT-H+ series motherboard supports proprietary power connectors.
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.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ 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.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ 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.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ 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 website 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.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual Memory Support The X8DTT-H+ Series motherboard supports up to 192 GB of Registered ECC or 48 GB of Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 1333 MHz/1066 MHz/800 MHz in 12 DIMMs. Please note that memory speed support depends on the type of CPU used on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation 1.5V UDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 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) 3 1 Unb. DDR3 ECC/Non-ECC 800,1066,1333 SR or DR 3 2 Unb. DDR3 ECC/Non-ECC 800,1066, 1333 Mixing SR, DR Note 1: 1333 MHz for two DIMMs per channel is supported when Unbuf./ECC DIMMs are used. Note 2: MIxing of 1.35V and 1.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Available (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 GB Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 GB Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 GB I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99 GB PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76 GB PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51 GB PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-M boundary- 512 MB 3.
Chapter 2: Installation 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 (X8DTT-HF+/HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ models) 4. LAN 1 X8DTT-H+ Rev. 2.0 5. LAN 2 6. COM Port 1 7. VGA (Blue) 8. InfiniBand (X8DTT-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ models) 9.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual 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. In addition, another two USB connections: USB 2/3 are located at JUSB2 to provide front chassis access.
Chapter 2: Installation 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) for the X8DTT-HF+/-HEF+/- 6 TD2+ 15 Ground HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ only. 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.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual 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 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.
Chapter 2: Installation InfiniBand Connection (X8DTT-HF+/ HIBXF+/HIBQF+) The onboard InfiniBand connector is InfiniBand Pin Definitions Pin # Definition Pin # Definition S1 Input Pair0:Pos S9 erboard. This switch is primarily used for High-performance computing. See the S2 Input Pair0:Neg S10 Output Pair3:Neg S3 Input Pair1:Pos S11 Output Pair2:Pos table on the right for pin definitions.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual Unit Identifier Switches UID Switch Two Unit Identifier (UID) Switches and LED Indicators are located on the motherboard. Pin# Definition 1 Ground The Front Panel UID Switch is located at Pin 2 Ground 16 on JF2. The Rear UID Switch is located at 3 Button In SW1 next to the InfiniBand Connector. The Front Panel UID LED is located at Pin 17 of 4 Ground JF2, and the Rear UID LED is located at LE4.
Chapter 2: Installation Front Panel Accessible Add-on Card Header (JF2) JF2 Add-on card header provides front access to the power supply, Serial ATA and Front Panel Control connections for the X8DTT-H+ Series motherboard. Plug an Add-On card into this header to use the functions indicated above. This header is designed specifically for Supermicro-proprietary add-on cards. X8DTT-H+ Rev. 2.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual 2-6 Connecting Cables NMI Header The non-maskable interrupt header is located at JNMI1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Internal Buzzer The Internal Buzzer, located at JSPK1, can be used to provide audible alarms for various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer to the layout below for the locations of the Internal Speaker/Buzzer.
Chapter 2: Installation IPMB I2C SMB (For X8DTT-HF+/HIBXF+/ SMB Header Pin Definitions HIBQF+ only) Pin# Definition 1 Data appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I2C 2 Ground connection on your system. 3 Clock 4 No Connection A System Management Bus header for the IPMI slot is located at IPMB. Connect the Fan Header The X8DTT-H+ Series motherboard has a cooling fan on the motherboard. This 4-pin fan header is backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fan.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual System Reset System Reset Pin Definition A System Reset header is located at JRST1 on the motherboard. Connect a cable to this header to provide system reset support for the motherboard. Refer to the layout below Pin Setting Definition Pin 1 Signal Pin 2 Ground for the location. LEB2 LEB1 LE4 VGA COM1 InfinBand LAN1 LAN2 LE2 JSPK1 JPB JBMC1 JRST1 JNMI1 JWD A SW1 A.
Chapter 2: Installation TPM Header/Port 80 A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. See the table on the right for pin definitions. LEB2 LEB1 LE4 VGA LAN1 LAN2 JSPK1 JPB JBMC1 JRST1 JNMI1 JWD InfinBand Definition Pin # Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)> 5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X) 7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2 9 +3.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual 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.
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.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual 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.
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 on the X8DTT-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/ IBXQF. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) GLAN Activity Indicator LED Settings two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber or off Color Status Definition to indicate the speed of the connection.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual InfiniBand LED Indicators (LEB1/LEB2) (For the X8DTT-HF+/HIBXF+/HIBQF+ Only) Two InfiniBand LED Indicators (LEB1/LEB2) are located on the motherboard. The green LED (LEB1) is the InfiniBand Link LED. The InfiniBand Link LED (LEB1) Settings Color Status Green Solid InfiniBand Connected Off Off No connection yellow LED (LEB2) indicates activity. Refer to the table on the right for details.
Chapter 2: Installation BMC Activity LED (LE2) BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator LED Settings A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LE2 on the motherboard. When LE2 is on, On BMC is normal BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) is active. See the tables at right for more information. HDD/SATA LED (LE3) HDD/SATA LED (LE3) Settings An HDD/SATA LED Indicator is located at LE3 on the motherboard. This LED indicates the Status status of hard drive activities or SATA activities supported by the South Bridge.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual Rear UID LED (LE4) The Rear UID LED is located at LE4 on the motherboard. Refer to Section 2-5 for details. See the layout below for the location. A A. LE4 LEB2 LEB1 LE4 VGA COM1 InfinBand JSPK1 JPB JBMC1 JRST1 JNMI1 JWD LE2 SW1 LAN1 LAN2 IPMI_LAN Connector JP5 JP7 Winbond J119 WPCM450 PHY LAN CTRL1 JPL2 LAN CTRL2 JUSB2 USB2/3 JPG1 JLPC80 JTPM1 JPL1 IPMB InfiniBand CTRL USB0/1 Slot 1 PCI-E 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Serial ATA and PCI-E Connections PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slot A PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slot (Slot 1) is located on the motherboard. Refer to the layout below for the locations. PCI-Express 2.0 x8 Slot (For X8DTTHEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ only) A PCI-Express 2.0 x8 slot (Slot SXB1) is located at J3 on the motherboard. This slot is used for an SMC proprietary daughter (add-on) card. Refer to the layout below for the locations. A. PCI-E 2.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual Serial ATA Connections A Front Panel Add-On Card header is located at JF2 on the motherboard. This header provide onboard SATA support. Plug an add-on card in JF2 to use SATA connections. These connections provide serial-link signal transmission, which is faster than that of the traditional Parallel ATA. Refer Page 2-16 to see COM1 LAN1 JPL2 USB2/3 JPG1 LAN CTRL2 JUSB2 Slot 1 PCI-E 2.
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.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual 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. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies ~3VDC.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website (http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before contacting Technical Support. 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website at (http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/). 3.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User's Manual site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. You can choose from the zip file and the .exe file. If you choose the zip BIOS file, please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable USB device. Run the batch file using the format flash.bat filename.rom from your bootable USB device to flash the BIOS.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/HIBXF+/-HIBQF+. It also provide instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Supermicro X8DTT Motherboard • 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.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit 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 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 boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to Intel's website for more information.) The options are All, 1, and 2. Intel® EIST Technology EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s website for detailed information.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User’s Manual Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below: CPU Bridge Configuration QPI Links Speed This feature allows the user to select QPI's data transfer speed. The options are Slow-mode, and Full Speed. QPI Frequency This feature allows the user to select the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 4.800 GT, 5.866GT, and 6.400 GT. QPI L0s and L1 This feature allows the user to lower QPI power state.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Channel Interleave This feature allows the user to set the interleave scheme for a memory channel. The options are 1 Way, 2 Way, 3 Way, 4 Way, and 6 Way. Bank Interleave This feature allows the user to set the interleave scheme for a memory bank. The options are 1 Way, 2 Way, and 4 Way. Throttling - Closed Loop/Throttling - Open Loop Throttling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic voltage control during processor idle states.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User’s Manual DIMM Pitch This is the physical space between two DIMM modules. Each step is in 1/1000 of an inch. The default is [400]. Press <+> or <-> to change this value. North Bridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel IOH chip. Intel I/OAT The Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology) significantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements, freeing resources for other tasks.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI-E Port 1 Link Select This feature allows the user to configure the IOH link settings for the PCI-E Port 1. The options are X4X4X4X4, X4X4X8, X8X4X4, X8X8, and X16. South Bridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel ICH South Bridge chipset. USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled. The Options are: Disabled and Enabled. Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User’s Manual Configure SATA#1 as This feature allows the user to select the drive type for SATA#1. The options are IDE, RAID, and AHCI. (When the option RAID is selected, the item ICH RAID Code Base will appear. When the option AHCI is selected, the item SATA AHCI will be available.) ICH RAID Code Base (This feature is available when the option-RAID is selected) Select Intel to enable Intel's SATA RAID firmware to configure Intel's SATA RAID settings.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if Block Mode is not used. Block Mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select Disabled to allow data to be transferred from and to the device one sector at a time. Select Auto to allow data transfer from and to the device multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User’s Manual Select MWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s. Select UDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s. It has the same transfer rate as PIO mode 4 and Multi Word DMA mode 2. Select UDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 25 MB/s. Select UDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 33.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Plug & Play OS Selecting Yes allows the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the AMI BIOS to configure all devices in the system. PCI Latency Timer This feature sets the latency timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, and 248.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User’s Manual Super IO Device Configuration Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support A terminal keyboard definition that provides a way to send commands from a remote console. The options 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. Hardware Health Monitor This feature allows the user to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User’s Manual The basic concept is each CPU is embedded by unique temperature information that the motherboard can read. This ‘Temperature Threshold’ or ‘Temperature Tolerance’ has been assigned at the factory and is the baseline on which the motherboard takes action during different CPU temperature conditions (e.g., by increasing CPU Fan speed, triggering the Overheat Alarm, etc).
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Fan Speed Control Monitor This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlated. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective system cooling. Select "Full Speed/FS" to allow the onboard fans to run at full speed for maximum cooling. The FS setting is recommended for special system configuration or debugging.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User’s Manual High-Performance Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High-Performance Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • SEL Record Type • Timestamp • Generator ID • Event Message Format User • 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.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User’s Manual Parameter Selector Use this feature to select 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Subnet Mask Configuration Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Parameter Selector Use this feature to select the parameter of your Subnet Masks configuration. Subnet Mask This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection. Current Subnet Mask in BMC This item displays the current subnet mask used for your IPMI connection.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User’s Manual Current Gateway Address in BMC This item displays the current Gateway address used for your IPMI connection. DMI Event Log View Event Log Use this option to view the System Event Log. Mark all events as read This option marks all events as read. The options are OK and Cancel. Clear event log This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages. The options are OK and Cancel.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Change Supervisor Password Select this feature and press to access the submenu, and enter a new supervisor password. User Access Level (Available when a Supervisor Password is set) Select Full Access to grant the user (supervisor) a full read and write access to the Setup Utility. Select View Only to allow the user (supervisor) to access the Setup Utility without making changes to the fields.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User’s Manual 4-5 Boot Configuration Use this feature to configure boot settings. Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CD/DVD Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available CD/DVD Drives (e.g., 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, etc) Retry Boot Devices Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to attempt to reboot the system from all bootable devices after a boot failure. The options are Enabled and Disabled. 4-6 Exit Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ User’s Manual 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 . Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
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: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-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. (Note: To install the Windows OS, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.
X8DTT-H+/-HF+/-HEF+/-HIBXF+/-HIBQF+ 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.
