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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 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 motherboard. The X6DH8XG2/X6DHE-XG2 supports single or dual Intel ® NoconaTM processors at a 800 MHz front side bus.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 Checklist ...........................................
Table of Contents Chassis Intrusion ................................................................................... 2-13 Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............................................................ 2-13 Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Headers ........................................ 2-14 Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 2-14 GLAN (Ethernet Port) .......................................................................
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 3-2 Technical Support Procedures .................................................................... 3-2 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................ 3-3 3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service ............................................................ 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS 4-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. All are included in the Retail Box.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Introduction Headquarters Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web Site: SuperMicro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. +1 (408) 503-8000 +1 (408) 503-8008 marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Tel: Fax: Email: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Figure 1-1. X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 Image (*Note: The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishiing of this manual. The motherboard you’ve received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in the manual.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Figure 1-2.
Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference ( X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2) Jumper Description Default Setting J18 JP12 JP13 JP14 JPA1 JBT1 JPG1 JPL1 Watch Dog Enable Power Fault 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect Alarm Reset Enable SCSI Controller Enable CMOS Clear VGA Enable GLAN Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Reset) (See Chapter 2) On (Enabled) Off (Disabled) On (Enabled)(*X6DH8) See Chapter 2 Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Connector ATX PWR (JPW1) CPU PWR (JPW3) Aux.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Motherboard Features Introduction CPU • Single or dual Intel ® 604-pin NoconaTM (w/EM64T) processors at 800 MHz front side (system) bus speed. (*Notes: CPU FSB speed is set by Manufacturer. Please do not change the FSB setting. Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (http://www.supermicro.com/ products/.
• System overheat LED and control • Chassis intrusion detection • System resource alert ACPI Features (optional) • Microsoft OnNow • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism Onboard I/O • Support Adaptec 7902 dual channel Ultra 320 SCSI(*X6DH8-XG2 only) • One IPMI 2.0 socket • Intel 82546 dual Channel Gigabit Ethernet controller (PCI-X-133) • 2 EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interfaces • 1 floppy port interface (up to 2.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Introduction NOCONA PROCESSOR#1 CPU1 CPU2 A 1 PCI-X SLOT PCI4 IDSEL:PXH2_ PAAD17 PCI2 X8 PCI EXP. B X8 4 DDR II - 400 B ANVIK 82546EB PBAD17 IDSEL:PXH1_ PBAD18 PCI-X BUS(100 MHZ) PXH #1 DDRII-400 U4E1 4 DDR II - 400 PCI EXP. A DIMMs X8 U24 HUB IDE UDMA/100 PRI/SEC PAAD19 1 PCI-X SLOT PCI1 A SCSI AIC7902W DIMMs MCH PCIEXP1 MHZ) Gbit LAN 1 PCI-X SLOT IDSEL:PXH1_ C DDRII-400 PCI-X BUS(133 IDSEL:PXH1_ PCI EXP.
Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the E7520 Lindenhurst chipset, The X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual processor-based servers, with configuration options optimized for communications, presentation, storage, computation or database applications.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 1-3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss Introduction BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must hit the power switch to turn it back on) or for it to automatically return to a poweron state. See the Power Lost Control setting in the Advanced BIOS Setup section to change this setting.
Chapter 1: Introduction The CPU fan activates when the power is turned on. It continues to operate when the system enters Standby mode. When in sleep mode, the CPU will not run at full power, thereby generating less heat. CPU Overheat LED and Control This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat warning function in the BIOS. This allows the user to define an overheat temperature. When this temperature is exceeded, both the overheat fan and the warning LED are triggered.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Introduction When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the CPU will wake-up and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on. Main Switch Override Mechanism When an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a system suspend button to make the system enter a SoftOff state.
Chapter 1: Introduction 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 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 accommodates ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 1-7 Super I/O Introduction The disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a floppy disk drive controller that is compatible with industry standard 82077/765, a data separator, write pre-compensation circuitry, decode logic, data rate selection, a clock generator, drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. • Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ! When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the motherboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up. IMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
Chapter 2: Installation Heatsink Installation Intel CEK Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal compound to the heatsink or the CPU die-the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. Screw#1 Screw#2 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (ie the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (do not fully tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) 4.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Figure 2-1. PGA 604 Socket: Empty and with Processor Installed Empty socket Lever ! Warning! Make sure you lift the lever completely when installing the CPU. If the lever is only partly raised, damage to the socket or CPU may result. Triangle Processor (installed) Triangle Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Installing DIMMs Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http://www.supermicro.com/TECHSUPPORT/FAQs/Memory_vendors.htm CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1). DIMM Installation (See Figure 2-2) 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with Bank 0.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual II To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push near the edge of both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot. 2-4 I/OPorts/Control Panel Connectors The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 2-3.
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 Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. Figure 2-4.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 2-5 Connecting Cables ATX Power Supply 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) Pin Number Definition Pin Number Definition 1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 14 -12V 3 COM 15 COM 4 +5V 16 PS_ON# 5 COM 17 COM 6 +5V 18 COM 7 COM 19 COM 8 PWR_OK 20 Res(NC) 9 5VSB 21 +5V 10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 +3.3V 24 COM ATX Power Connector The main power supply connector on the X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24pin specification.
Chapter 2: Installation NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin Number Definition 19 Control 20 Ground 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. Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity (for any hard drives on the system, including SCSI, Serial ATA and IDE). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Overheat/FanFail LED Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis overheating or system fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin Number Definition 7 Vcc 8 GND OH/Fan Fail LED (JF1) State Message Normal Off Stay On Overheat Fan Fail Blink Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Reset Button Reset Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin Number Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Button Power Button Connector 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.
Chapter 2: Installation Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable to inform you of a chassis intrusion. Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) Universal Serial Bus Pin Definitions Two USB 2.0 ports (JPUSB1) are located beside the PS/2 keyboard/ mouse ports. USB0 is the bottom connector and USB1 is the top connector. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Headers Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Pin Definitions FPUSB2/FPUSB3 Extra USB header: FP USB2/FP USB3 (JUSB2), and FP USB4 (JUSB3) can be used for front side USB access. You will need a USB cable to use either connection. Refer to the tables on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation GLAN (Giga-bit Ethernet Ports) A G-bit Ethernet port (designated JLAN1/JLAN2) is located beside the COM2 port on the IO backplane. This port accepts RJ45 type cables. ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions (JKM1) The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located at J9. See the table at right for pin definitions. (See Figure 2-3 for the locations of each.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Fan Headers 4-pin Fan Header Pin Definitions (CPU and Chassis Fans ) The X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 has eight fan headers. (*Note: These fan headers can support both 3pin fans and 4-pin fans. Pins #1#3 of 4-pin fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans.) The fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management via BIOS under the Hardware Monitoring section in the Advanced Setting. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-Ring Wake-on-Ring Pin Definitions (JWOR1) The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR1. This function allows your computer to receive and to be awakened up by an incoming call to the modem when in suspend state. See the table on the right for pin definitions. You must have a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to use this feature. Pin Number Definition 1 Ground 2 Wake-up Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is located at JWOL on the motherboard.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual SMB Power (I2 C) SMB PWR Pin Definitions (J24) Connector Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 I 2 C Connector (J24), located between Fan7 (CPU1 Fan), and the PWR Fault header, monitors the status of PWR Supply, Fan and system temperature. SMB Definition Clock Data N/A GND +3.3V Fan Header Pin Definitions Pin Number Definition 1 Date 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 NA A System Management Bus header is located at J22. Connect the appropriate cable here to utilize SMB on your system.
Chapter 2: Installation Power Fault Power Fault Pin Definitions (JP12) Connect a cable from your power supply to the Power Fault header (JP12) to provide warnings of power supply failure. This warning signal is passed through the PWR_LED pin to indicate of a power failure on the chassis. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin Number 1 2 3 4 Note: This feature is only available when using redundant Supermicro power supplies.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Overheat LED (JOH1) Overheat LED Pin Definitions (JOH1) The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED to provide warnings of chassis overheating. It is located near the microphone connector. Pin Number 1 2 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect (JP13) 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect Jumper Settings (JP13) The system can notify you in the event of a power supply failure.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-6 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins 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 of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 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/Disable JPG1 enables or disables the VGA Connector on the motherboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual SCSI Enable/Disable (*ForX6DH8-XG2 only) Jumper JPA1 allows you to enable or disable the SCSI headers. Jumper JPA1 is for headers #1 and #2. The default setting is pins 1-2 to enable all four headers. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Onboard Indicators SCSI Channel Activity LEDs (*ForX6DH8-XG2 only) Two LEDs (DA1, DA2) to indicate SCSI activity are located near the SCSI controller (AIC-7902) chip. DA1 indicates the activity status of SCSI Channel A, and DA2 DA1 indicates the activity status of SCSI Channel B. See the table at right for the functions associated with each LED.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 2-8 Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSI 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 two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives.
Chapter 2: Installation IDE Connector Pin Definitions IDE Connectors Pin Num ber 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 Fan6 4-Pin PWR 24-Pin ATX PWR JP16 Force PWR ON 8-pin Fan7 PWR PWR SMBus CPU PWR Fan1 Fault KB/ Mouse Reboot Option Fan1 JP15JD1 JF1 SPK PW LED FP Control Fan5 J24 JP12 There are no jumpers to configure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 connectors (at J3 and J4, respectively). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Ultra320 SCSI Connectors (*X6DH8-XG2 Only) Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra320 SCSI connectors located at JA1 and JA2.
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.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual NOTE If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to App. B. Memory Errors 1. Make sure the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. 2. Determine if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed and verify that the BIOS setup is configured for the fastest speed of RAM used. It is recommended to use the same RAM speed for all DIMMs in the system. 3.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our web site ( http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before contacting Technical Support. 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our web site at (http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/). Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed depending on the modifications to the boot block code. 3.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual sary to set BIOS boot block protection jumpers on the motherboard. At the DOS prompt, enter the command "phlash." This will start the flash utility and give you an opportunity to save your current BIOS image. Flash the boot block and enter the name of the update BIOS image file. Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard? Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will greatly enhance your system.
Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X6DH8-XG2/ X6DHE-XG2. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 4-2 Running Setup *Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see next page). When you first power on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately activated.
Chapter 4: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day, and year fields and enter the correct data. Press the key to save the data. BIOS Date This feature allows the BIOS to automatically display the date when this version of BOIS was built.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Legacy Diskette A This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette A. The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB, 3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in. Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The options are Disabled, Channel 0, Channel 1 and Both. Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA.
Chapter 4: BIOS X IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master slots. Hit to activate the following submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly. The items included in the submenu are: Type Selects the type of IDE hard drive.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual CHS Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of IDE or SATA devices. Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders. Headers: This item indicates the number of headers. Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors. Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum storage capacity of the system.
Chapter 4: BIOS System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present in the system. Extended Memory This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being present in the system. 4-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing .
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual X Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quick Boot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed. Quiet Boot This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the graphic logo during bootup.
Chapter 4: BIOS X Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable this function, and this area will be reserved for the BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable this function and make this area available for other devices.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Cache Extended Memory If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DRM (SDROM) or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations . Select "Uncached" to disable this function. Select "Write Through" to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time.
Chapter 4: BIOS ROM Scan Ordering This feature allows the user to decide which Option ROM to be activated first. The options are Onboard first and Add-On first. Reset Configuration Data If set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Configuration Data(ESCD) area. The options are Yes and No. Frequency for PCIX#1-#2/SCSI This option allows the user to change the bus frequency for the devices installed in the slot indicated.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A highpriority, high-throughout device may benefit from a greater clock rate. The options are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. For Unix, Novelle and other Operating Systems, please select the option: other. If a drive fails after the installation of a new software, you might want to change this setting and try again.
Chapter 4: BIOS ECC Error Type This setting lets you select which type of interrupt to be activated as a result of an ECC error. The options are None, NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt), SMI (System Management Interrupt) and SCI (System Control Interrupt.) SERR Signal Condition This setting specifies the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted. The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit, and Both.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual No Execute Mode Memory Protection (*Available when supported by the CPU and the OS.) Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit and allow the processor to classify areas in memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, and thus preventing a worm or a virus from inserting and creating a flood of codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.
Chapter 4: BIOS Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for serial port A. The options are 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3. Onboard COM 2 This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS controlled). Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for serial port B. The options are 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3. Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual X Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This feature allows you to specify which COM port to redirect the remote console to--Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This feature allows you to select the BAUD rate for console redirection. The options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K and 115.2K.
Chapter 4: BIOS Highlight this and hit to see monitor data for the following items: CPU1/2 Temperatures: This item displays the temperatures of CPU1/2. LM 93 Temperature: This item displays the temperature of LM93. LM 30 Temperature: This item displays the temperature of LM30. Fan Speed Control Modes 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 correlative.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 4-5 Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing . All Security BIOS settings are described in this section. Supervisor Password Is: This display indicates whether a supervisor password has been entered for the system.
Chapter 4: BIOS Set User Password When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted, hit the key. When prompted, type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to change the user's password, which allows access to the system at bootup. Fixed Disk Boot Sector This setting may offer some protection against viruses when set to Write Protect, which prevents a virus from writing codes into the boot sector of the HDD. The other option is Normal.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 4-6 Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Highlighting a setting with a + or - will expand or collapse that entry. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section. +Removable Devices Highlight and press to expand the field.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-7 Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility. Exit Discarding Changes Highlight this item and hit to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you may have made.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Notes 4-22
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages. Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified. Stuck key Stuck key on keyboard.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer. System timer error The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably. CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error. EISA CMOS not writeable ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS. DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Fixed Disk n Fixed disk n (0-3) identified. Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ conflict I/O device IRQ conflict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Press to resume, to Setup, for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press to start the boot process or to enter Setup and change the settings. Press to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card).
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Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual POST Code 18h 1Ah 1Ch 20h 22h 24h 28h 29h 2Ah 2Ch 2Eh 2Fh 32h 33h 36h 38h 3Ah 3Ch 3Dh 41h 42h 45h 46h 48h 49h 4Ah 4Bh 4Ch 4Eh 4Fh 50h 51h 52h 54h 55h 58h 59h 5Ah 5Bh Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 512 kB base RAM 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address li
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code 5Ch 60h 62h 64h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h 95h 96h 97h 98h Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (option
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual POST Code 99h 9Ch 9Dh 9Eh 9Fh A0h A2h A4h A8h AAh ACh AEh B0h B1h B2h B4h B5h B6h B7h B9h BAh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h C6h C7h C8h C9h CDh Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase prompt Scan for key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors Infor
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code D2h D4h D8h D9h DEh Description Unknown interrupt Check Intel Branding string Alert Standard Format initialization Late init for IPMI Log error if micro-code not updated properly The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recov
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Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Appendix C Installing Software Drivers and the Windows Operating System After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Driver before you install the Windows operating system. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. (*The following section provides information on Adaptec's SATA RAID Driver based on the Intel ICH5R Controller.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual ATA Operate Mode You can select from the following two modes: Combined Mode and Enhanced Mode. Combined Mode: In this mode, system BIOS assigns the traditional IRQ 14 and IRQ 15 for the use of HDD. Up to 4 ATA devices are supported by this mode.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Configuring BIOS settings for the SATA RAID Functions (Enhanced Mode) 1. Press the key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. (*Note: If it is the first time to power on the system, we recommend that you load the Optimized Default Settings. If you have already done so, please skip to Step 3. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the "Exit" Menu.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual The Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Controller Driver Adaptec's Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAID controller adds RAID functionality to the Serial ATA I/O controller by supporting RAID 0 (Striping) or RAID 1 (Mirroring) to enhance the industry's pioneer PCI-to-e host controller products. RAID striping (RAID 0) can greatly improve hard disk I/O performance because of its capability in striping data across multiple drives.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sections describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the key to select "Managing Arrays" from the main menu (as shown above).
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.) 4. From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to view and press Enter. The Array Properties dialog box appears, showing detailed information on the array.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized are shown in gray and cannot be used. See Initializing Disk Drives. To create an array: 1 Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. *Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. (Refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the enclosed CD.) To assign properties to the new array: 1.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions 2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter. (*Note: The label shall not be more than 15 characters.) 3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. (*Note: Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB-default. It is recommended that you do not change the default setting.) 4. The item: "Create RAID via" allows you to select between the different creating methods for RAID 0 and RAID 1.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 5. When you are finished, press Done (as the screen shown below). Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. 2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU, you can restart it by pressing Ctrl+R. 3. A RAID 1 created using the Quick Init option may return some data miscompares if you later run a consistency check. This is normal and is not a cause for concern. 4.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable: 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press Ctrl+B. 3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable. Do you want to make this array bootable? (Yes/No):" Then, a bootable array will be created.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Adding/Deleting Hotspares (*Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need to add a new HDD as a hotspare.) 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A as prompted to access the ARC Utility. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Add/Delete Hotspares. 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight and select the disk you want to designate as a hotspare, and press , and then, press . 5.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array. Caution: Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the disk and makes any data on the disk inaccessible.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below).
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown in the screen below). 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown in the screen. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Rebuilding Arrays *Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to optimized its functionality. For a critical array Rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the source drive. *Note 2: If no spare array exists and a hard disk drive fails, you need to create a spare before you can rebuild an array.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility (as shown in the screen below.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities as shown in the screen below. 3 Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screen below.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions You can choose from the following options: 1. Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writing zeros to the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again. (*Caution: Formatting destroys all data on the drive. Be sure to back up your data before performing this operation.) 2. Verify Disk Media—Scans the media of a disk drive for defects.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual C-2 Installing Intel's ICH5R Driver by Adaptec and the OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen:"Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear. b. Choose from the list the item: "Intel ICH5R Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec)" and press . c. From the next screen displayed, choose the OS driver you want to install and press . d.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions C-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers A. Installing Drivers other than Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.
X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 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 Supero Doctor II.
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