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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 X7DA3 motherboard. The X7DA3 supports dual Intel Quad- Core/Dual-Core Xeon Processors with a front side bus speed of 667 MHz/1.066 GHz/1.333 GHz.
X7DA3 User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual .................................................................................. iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ...........................................................
Table of Contents Power Fail LED ........................................................................................ 2-12 Reset Button ......................................................................................... 2-13 Power Button .......................................................................................... 2-13 2-6 Connectors and Headers ................................................................................. 2-14 ATX Power Connector ..................................
X7DA3 User's Manual 2-9 Parallel Port, Floppy, SIMLP IPMI, Hard Disk Drive and SAS Connections ... 2-31 Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 2-31 Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 2-32 SIMLP IPMI Slot ...................................................................................... 2-32 IDE Connectors .........................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. All are included in the Retail Box.
X7DA3 User's Manual Contacting Super Micro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. Tel: San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Web Site: support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands +31 (0) 73-6400390 +31 (0) 73-6416525 sales@supermicro.
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X7DA3 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.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference (X7DA3) Jumper J3P Description 3rd PWR Failure Detect Off (Disabled) JAR Alarm Reset Off (Disabled) JBT1 JCF1 CMOS Clear Compact Card Master/Slave Select See Chapter 2 On (Master) JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-X Slots Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JI2C3/JI2C4 SMB to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPS1 JPAC JPL1/ JPL2 Default Setting SAS Controller Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Audio Enable GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD Watch Dog Pins 1
X7DA3 User's Manual Motherboard Features CPU • Dual Intel® 64-bit Xeon LGA 771 Quad-Core/Dual-Core processors at a front side bus speed of 667 MHz/1.066 GHz/1.333 GHz Memory • Eight 240-pin DIMM sockets with support up to 32 GB ECC DDR2 FBD 667/533 Memory (*See Section 2-3 in Chapter 2 for DIMM Slot Population.) Chipset • Intel 5000X (Greencreek) chipset, including: the 5000X (Greencreek) Memory Control Hub (MCH), the Enterprise South Bridge 2 (ESB2), and the I/O subsystem (PXH-V).
Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard I/O • Adaptec AIC-9410W SAS Controller w/HostRAID support (RAID 0, 1,10) • Intel ESB-2 South Bridge supports 6 SATA connectors (w/RAID 0, 1, 5,10) • • One SIM Low Profile IPMI slot Intel 82563EB Gigabit Dual-Port Ethernet controller • 1 EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interfaces w/2 devices supported • 1 floppy port interface • 1 serial port and 1 header • 1 EPP/ECP Parallel Port • 6-Channel Audio • Super I/O: Winbond W83627HG w/Hardware Monitor support: W83793G • • •
X7DA3 User's Manual 667/1067/ 1333 MHz FBD CHNL0 FBD CHNL3 Port #3 PCIE X4 PCI-EXP X4 Port #4 Port #0 FBD CHNL2 Port #0 Port #3 ATA100 EXP. BUS PCI-EXP X8 Port #1,2 J12 #1 PCI-X SLOT zcr 3.0 Gb/S PCI-X 133 J6 PCI 32/ 33MMZ #5 USB 2.0 PCI32_SLOT FRONT PANEL LP-IPMI CONN KUMERAN RJ45 Figure 1-9.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the 5000X (Greencreek) chipset, the X7DA3 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. The 5000X (Greencreek) chipset supports single or dual Xeon 64-bit Quad-Core/Dual-Core processor with front side bus speeds of up to 1.333 GHz.
X7DA3 User's Manual 1-3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must hit the power switch to turn it back on) or for it to automatically return to a power- on state. See the Power Lost Control setting in the Advanced BIOS Setup section to change this setting. The default setting is Last State.
Chapter 1: Introduction 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 the CPU temperature reaches this overheat threshold, both the overheat fan and the warning LED are triggered. System Resource Alert This feature is available when used with Supero Doctor III in the Windows OS environment or used with Supero Doctor II in Linux.
X7DA3 User's Manual supply provides power to keep the required circuitry in the system alive. In case the system malfunctions and you want to turn off the power, just press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. This option can be set in the Power section of the BIOS Setup routine. External Modem Ring-On Wake-up events can be triggered by a device such as the external modem ringing when the system is in the Standby or Off state. Note that external modem ring-on can only be used with an ATX 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic. The wide range of functions integrated onto the Super I/O greatly reduces the number of components required for interfacing with floppy disk drives. The Super I/O supports 360 K, 720 K, 1.2 M, 1.44 M or 2.88 M disk drives and data transfer rates of 250 Kb/s, 500 Kb/s or 1 Mb/s. It also provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UARTs).
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Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. • Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
X7DA3 User's Manual 2-3 Installing the Processor and the Cooling Fan ! 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. Intel's boxed Xeon CPU package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
Chapter 2: Installation 3. Use your thumb and your index North Center Edge finger to hold the CPU at the North Center Edge and the South Center Edge of the CPU. 4. Align CPU Pin1 (the CPU corner marked with a triangle) against the socket corner that is marked with a triangle cutout. South Center Edge 5. Align the CPU key that is the semicircle cutout below a gold dot against Socket Key the socket key, the Notch on the (Socket Notch) same side of the triangle cutout on the socket.
X7DA3 User's Manual Installation of the Heatsink CEK Passive Heatsink CEK Heatsink Installation 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die-the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. Screw#1 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.
Chapter 2: Installation To Un-install 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 to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.) 1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as show in the picture on the right. 2.
X7DA3 User's Manual 2-4 Installing DIMMs 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 (See Figure 2-2) 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with Bank 1. (For optimal memory performance, please install four modules at a time.
Chapter 2: Installation Figure 2-2. Installing and Removing DIMMs JLAN1 DDR ® D®DI DDR2 FBD SUPER ® X7DA3 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.
X7DA3 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 Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. A. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports 6 JLAN1 5 SUPER ® X7DA3 8 2 1 4 3 7 10 12 9 11 13 Figure 2-3. 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 B. 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.
X7DA3 User's Manual C. 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 Pin# Definition of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. 19 Control 20 Ground Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 15 +5V 16 Ground A. NMI B.
Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity (for any hard drives on Pin# Definition 13 +5V 14 HD Active the system, including SAS, Serial ATA and IDE). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X7DA3 User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to Pin# Definition 7 Vcc provide advanced warning of chassis overheating or fan failure. Refer to 8 Ground the table on the right for pin defini- OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status tions.
Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the Pin# Definition hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for 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.
X7DA3 User's Manual 2-6 ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Connectors and Headers Pin# Definition 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V 14 -12V 2 +3.3V 15 COM 3 COM 16 PS_ON 4 +5V 17 COM 5 COM meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. 18 COM 6 +5V The 4-pin 12V PWR supply located at 19 COM 7 COM JPW2 is also required to provide adequate power to the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions. For the 8-pin PWR (JPW3), please refer to the item listed below.
Chapter 2: Installation Back Panel USB (USB0/1/2/3) Universal Serial Bus (USB) There are six USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports/headers on the motherboard. Four of them are Back Panel USB ports (USB#0/1/2/3: JUSB1), and the other two are Front Panel USB headers (USB#4/5: JUSB2). See the tables on the right Pin# Definitions 1 +5V 2 PO- 3 PO+ 4 Ground 5 N/A Front Panel USB Pin Definitions (USB4) for pin definitions.
X7DA3 User's Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions (Fan1-8) The X7DA3 has eight chassis/system fan headers (Fan1 to Fan8), including two CPU Fans (Fans 7/8). (*Note: all these fans are 4-pin fans. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional Pin# Definition 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 Tachometer 4 PWR Modulation 3-pin fans). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 Pin# Definition mouse are located at JKM1. See the 1 Data table on the right for pin definitions. (The mouse port is above the key- 2 NC 3 Ground board port. See the table on the right 4 VCC for pin definitions.
X7DA3 User's Manual Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions (JWOR) The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR. This function allows your computer be awakened by an incoming call to the modem when the system is in the suspend state. See Pin# Definition 1 Ground 2 Wake-up the table on the right for pin definitions. You must have a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to use this feature. Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is located at JWOL on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation GLAN 1/2 (Giga-bit Ethernet Ports) GLAN1 Two G-bit Ethernet ports are located at JLAN1 on the IO backplane. This GLAN2 port accepts RJ45 type cables. Power LED/Speaker Speaker Connector On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for a power LED and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. See the table on the right for speaker pin definitions. Note: The speaker connector pins are to be used with an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a jumper.
X7DA3 User's Manual Power Fault (PWR Supply Failure) PWR Supply Fail LED Pin Definitions Connect a cable from your power supply to the Power Fail header (PSF) to provide warning 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.
Chapter 2: Installation SMB SMB Header Pin Definitions A System Management Bus header is located at J18. Connect the appropriate cable here to utilize SMB on your system. Pin# Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection Power SMB (I2 C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power SMB (I2 C) Connector (J17) monitors onboard power supply, fan and system temperature. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 Clock 2 Data 3 PWR Fail 4 Ground 5 +3.
X7DA3 User's Manual Compact Flash Card PWR Connector Compact Flash Card PWR Connector Jumper Definition A Compact Flash Card Power Connector is located at JWF1. For the Compact Flash Card to work properly, you will need to configure the Jumper-JCF1 properly and connect a On Compact Flash Power On Off Compact Flash Power Off Compact Flash Card power cable to JWF1 first. Refer to the board layout below for the location.
Chapter 2: Installation Blue: AC'97 Audio Line In(surround sound L/R) AC'97 provides high quality onboard audio. This motherboard features a 6-channel sound Line Out(Front L/R) Green: for front L&R, rear L&R, center and subwoofer speakers. This feature is activated with the MIC In (Center/ Pink: Advanced software (in the CD-ROM included subwoofer) with your motherboard). Sound is then output through the Line In, Line Out and MIC jacks (see at right).
X7DA3 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 Jumper Cap pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a Setting square solder pad on the printed circuit Pin 1-2 short 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.
X7DA3 User's Manual 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect (J3P) 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Jumper Settings The system can notify you in the event Jumper Setting of a power supply failure. This feature available when three power supply units are installed in the chassis with one act- Definition Closed Enabled Open Disabled (*Default) ing as a backup. If you only have one or two power supply units installed, you should disable this (the default setting) with J3P to prevent false alarms.
Chapter 2: Installation Compact Flash Master/Slave Select Compact Flash Card Master/ Slave Select Jumper Definition A Compact Flash Master/Slave Select Jumper is located at JCF1. Close this jumper to enable Compact Flash Card. For the Compact Flash Card or the Open Slave Closed Master Compact Flash Jumper (JCF1) to work properly, you will need to connect the Compact Flash Card power cable to JWF1 first. Refer to the board layout below for the location.
X7DA3 User's Manual SMB to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Jumpers JI2C1/JI2C2 allow you to con- SMBus to PCI-X/PCI-Exp Slots Jumper Settings nect PCI-X Slots to the System Management Bus and Jumpers JI2C3/JI2C4 Jumper Setting allow you to connect PCI-Exp. Slots to Pins 1-2 Enabled the System Management Bus. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 Onboard Indicators GLAN LEDs Activity Link LED LED Activity Link LED LED There are two GLAN ports on the motherboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the Rear View (When viewing it from the back of the system) connection. See the tables at right for more information.
X7DA3 User's Manual Onboard SAS Activity LED Indicators Onboard SAS_Activity_LED Indicators (*Note: Act=Active) Act# Definition Act# Definition There are eight Onboard SAS Activity LED Act#0 SAS0:Act Act#4 SAS4:Act indicators on the X7DA3. LED Indicators Act#1 SAS1:Act Act#5 SAS5:Act Act#2 SAS2:Act Act#6 SAS6:Act Act#3 SAS3:Act Act#7 SAS7:Act Act#0 to Act#7 indicate the activity status of onboard SAS connectors. See the table on the right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Parallel Port, Floppy Drive, Hard Disk Drive and SIMLP IPMI Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives.
X7DA3 User's Manual Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions (Floppy) Floppy Connector Pin# Definition The floppy connector is located at 1 Ground 2 FDHDIN J22. 3 Ground 4 Reserved 5 Key 6 FDEDIN 7 Ground 8 Index 9 Ground 10 Motor Enable 11 Ground 12 Drive Select B 13 Ground 14 Drive Select B 15 Ground 16 Motor Enable 17 Ground 18 DIR See the table below for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions There are two IDE Connectors (JIDE1: Pin# Definition Blue, JIDE2: White) on the mother- 1 Reset IDE 2 Ground 3 Host Data 7 4 Host Data 8 5 Host Data 6 6 Host Data 9 The white IDE connector (JIDE2) is des- 7 Host Data 5 8 Host Data 10 ignated as the Secondary IDE Drive, 9 Host Data 4 10 Host Data 11 reserved for Compact Flash Card use 11 Host Data 3 12 Host Data 12 only. (See the note below.
X7DA3 User's Manual SAS Connectors SAS Connector Pin Definitions There are eight Serial Attached Pin# Definition A1 Ground B1 Ground on the motherboard. See the tables on the right for pin A2 RX 0+ B2 TX 0+ A3 RX 0- B3 TX 0- 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.
X7DA3 User's Manual supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1-6 for details on recommended power supplies. 2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one. 3. If the above steps do not fix the Setup Configuration problem, contact your vendor for repairs. 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.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting contacting Super Micro for technical support: • Motherboard model and PCB revision number • BIOS release date/version (this can be seen on the initial display when your system first boots up) •System configuration An example of a Technical Support form is on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/support/contact.cfm/). 4. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when placing a call to our technical support department.
X7DA3 User's Manual 3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DA3. 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
X7DA3 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 The item displays the date that the BIOS was built.
X7DA3 User's Manual IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, SATA Port0, SATA Port1, SATA Port2, SATA Port3 These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/ Slave, SATA Port0, SATA Port1, SATA Port2, SATA Port3 slots. Hit to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly. The items included in the sub-menu are: Type This option allows the user to select the type of IDE hard drive.
Chapter 4: BIOS CHS Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of IDE or SATA drive. 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.
X7DA3 User's Manual Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select Serial ATA for SATA or select Auto (Native Mode) for ATA. The options are: Serial ATA and Auto.
Chapter 4: BIOS 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 . 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.
X7DA3 User's Manual ACPI Mode Use the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management on your system. The options are Yes and No. ACPI Sleep Mode Use the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management on your system when the system goes into the sleep mode. The options are S1 and S3.
Chapter 4: BIOS Cache Video BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a Video BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) data into this reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable the function and this area will be reserved for Video BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable this function and make this area available for other devices.
X7DA3 User's Manual Discrete MTRR Allocation If enabled, MTRRs (-Memory Type Range Registers) are configured as distinct, separate units and cannot be overlapped. If enabled, the user can achieve better graphic effects when using a Linux graphic driver that requires the write-combining configuration with 4GB or more memory. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCI Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices.
Chapter 4: BIOS Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, highthroughout device may benefit from a greater clock rate. The options are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h.
X7DA3 User's Manual Branch 0 Rank Sparing/Branch 1 Rank Sparing Select enable to enable the sparing feature for Branch 0 or Branch 1 of memory bus. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Branch 0 Rank Interleaving/Branch 1 Rank Interleaving Select enable to enable the functions of Memory Interleaving for Branch 0 Rank or Branch 1 Rank. The options for Memory Interleaving are 1:1, 2:1 and 4:1. Enhanced x8 Detection Select Enabled to enable Enhanced x8 DRAM UC Error Detection.
Chapter 4: BIOS Route Port 80h Cycles to This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are Disabled, PCI and LPC. Clock Spectrum Feature If Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components and will attempt to decrease the interference whenever needed. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X7DA3 User's Manual C1 Enhanced Mode (*Available when supported by the CPU.) Set to Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State to lower CPU voltage/frequency to prevent overheat. The options are Enabled and Disabled. (*Note: please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.) Execute Disable Bit (*Available when supported by the CPU and the OS.
Chapter 4: BIOS I/O Device Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock Input This setting allows you to select clock frequency for KBC. The options are 6MHz, 8MHz, 12MHz, and 16MHz. Serial Port A This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS- or OS- controlled). Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port A.
X7DA3 User's Manual Mode This feature allows you to specify the parallel port mode. The options are Output only, Bi-Directional, EPP and ECP. DMA Channel This item allows you to specify the DMA channel for the parallel port. The options are DMA1 and DMA3. Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS and OS controlled).
Chapter 4: BIOS Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to decide where to redirect the console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to select the BAUD rate for your console redirection. The options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, and 115.2K. Console Type This item allows you to select the console type for your console redirection.
X7DA3 User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic *Note: The Phoenix BIOS will automatically detect the type of CPU(s) and hardware monitoring chip used on the motherboard and will display the Hardware Monitoring Screen accordingly. Your Hardware Monitoring Screen may look like the one shown on this page, on P. 4-19, or on P. 4-20, depending on the type of CPU(s) and HW Monitoring chip you are using.
Chapter 4: BIOS Hardware Monitor Logic (*See the Note on Page 4-18.) CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The options are 70oC, 75oC, 80oC and 85oC. (*See the note below.
X7DA3 User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic (*See the Note on Page 4-18.) CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The hardcode default setting is 72oC. (*See the note below.
Chapter 4: BIOS IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.) IPMI Specification Version: This item displays the current IPMI Version. Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled, the system will continue to log events received via system interface. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X7DA3 User's Manual OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank. The default setting is 10 (minutes.) (Please ignore this option when OS Boot Watch Dog is set to "Disabled".
Chapter 4: BIOS Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components.
X7DA3 User's Manual 4-5 Security Settings 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 displays whether a supervisor password has been entered for the system.
Chapter 4: BIOS Password on Boot This setting allows you to require a password to be entered when the system boots up. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required). 4-6 Boot Settings Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. 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.
X7DA3 User's Manual 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.
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.
X7DA3 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.
X7DA3 User's Manual Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ conflict I/O device IRQ conflict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Press to resume, to Setup, for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press to start the boot process or to enter Setup and change the settings. Press to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card). Write down and follow the information shown on the screen. Press to enter Setup Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.
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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.
X7DA3 User's Manual POST Code Description 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization 1Ch 20h Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller 24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB 28h 29h Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager 2Ah Clear 512 kB base RAM 2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx* 2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shad
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description 5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB 60h Test extended memory 62h 64h Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 66h Configure advanced cache registers 67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h 69h Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area 6Ah Display external L2 cache size 6Bh Load custom defaults (optional) 6Ch 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h Display shadow-area message Display e
X7DA3 User's Manual POST Code Description 99h Check for SMART Drive (optional) 9Ch Set up Power Management 9Dh 9Eh Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts 9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives A0h Set time of day A2h A4h Check key lock Initialize typematic rate A8h Erase prompt AAh Scan for key stroke 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 Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors Info
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description D2h Unknown interrupt D4h Check Intel Branding string D8h D9h Alert Standard Format initialization Late init for IPMI DEh Log error if micro-code not updated properly The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description E0h Initialize the chipset E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check for
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Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS Appendix C Installing the Adaptec SAS/SATA HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS After all the hardware components have been installed, you must first configure the SAS RAID* before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers.
X7DA3 User's Manual A. Using the Array Configuration Utility The Array Configuration Utility enables you to create, manage, and delete arrays from the controller’s BIOS, add and delete spare drives, and initialize drives. During the system startup, press and simultaneously to display the main menu.
Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. From the Array Configuration Utility menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to view and press . The Array Properties dialog box displays, showing detailed information on the array, including the physical disks associated with the array. 3. Press to return to the previous menu.
X7DA3 User's Manual Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure that the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are uninitialized are shown in gray and cannot be used. To create an array: 1. From the Array Configuration Utility menu, select Create Array. 2. Select the disks for the new array and press (as the screen shown below). (*Note: To de-select any disk, highlight the disk and press .) 3.
Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS Assigning Array Properties Once a new array is created, you can 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 Array Configuration Utility. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager to do so. (Refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the enclosed CD.) To assign properties to the new array: 1.
X7DA3 User's Manual Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive to prevent data loss. 2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from Array Configuration Utility, you can restart it by pressing Ctrl+R. 3. If you have used Quick Init to create a RAID 1, you might find some data incompatible after running a consistency check. This is normal. 4. You can use drives of different sizes in a RAID.
Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable: 1. From the Main menu, select Configure Boot Unit and press . The following screen displays. 2. From the "Select Drive to Create Boot Unit" list, select the drive you wish to Configure Boot Unit and press . The Drive you have selected appears in the right window as shown in the screen below: 3.
X7DA3 User's Manual Deleting a Bootable Array To delete a bootable array: 1. From the Main menu, select Configure Boot Unit and press . 2. From the "Select the Boot Unit" list (in the right window), select the bootable drive you wish to delete and press . The following screen appears: 3. When the screen shown above appears, select Delete and press . 4.
Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS Adding/Deleting Hotspares *Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you will need to add a new HDD as a hotspare. 1. Turn on your computer and press as prompted to access the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility. 3. From the Array Configuration Utility menu, select Add/Delete Hotspares and press . The following screen appears: To Add a HotSpare Drive 4.
X7DA3 User's Manual Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array. Caution: Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the disk and makes any data on the disk inaccessible.
Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS 1. Turn on your computer and press as prompted to access the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility. 3. From the screen below, select Initialize Drives and press . 4. From the "Select drives for initialization" list (on the left screen), select the disk you wish to initialize and press .
X7DA3 User's Manual 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives you want to initialize are selected and press . 6. When the following message appears, make sure that you have selected the correct drive to initialize and press to initialize the drive or press to quit. Warning: Initialization will configure the drive(s) as simple volume disk(s). Do you want to continue? (Yes/No): Press to continue with the Initialization.
Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS Rebuilding Arrays *Note 1: You can use Rebuilding on Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build or Initialization process is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to get the array to the Optimal status. For a critical array Rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the source drive.
X7DA3 User's Manual Using the SerialSelect Utility to Configure SAS Settings The SerialSelect Utility enables you to configure SAS disk drive settings. To access the SAS utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press when prompted to access the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility as shown in the screen below. 2.
Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS To Set Controller Configuration: 3. Select "Controller Configuration" and press to access the submenu as shown below: 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press and the arrow keys to configure the setting for the item selected. 5. To load the default settings, press .
X7DA3 User's Manual To Set Physical Configuration: 1. Turn on your computer and press when prompted to access the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Use the arrow keys to select "SerialSelect Utility" and press to access the Physical Configuration submenu as shown below: 3. Select "Physical Configuration" and press to access SAS Device Configuration submenu as shown below: 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item.
Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS 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 when prompted to access the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (as shown in the screen below.) 2. From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu, select Disk Utilities from the screen as shown above and press . 3.
X7DA3 User's Manual To Exit the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 1. Once you have completed RAID array configurations, press to exit. The following screen will appear. 2. Press to exit the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility. (*For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping package. You can also download a copy of Adaptec User's Guide from our web site at: www. supermicro.com.
Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS C-2 Installing the ESB2/SAS Driver and the Operating System a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen:"Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear. b. From the list displayed on the screen, choose the option that best suits your need: 1. To use the Adaptec SAS Controller, select the item-"Adaptec SAS Driver" from the CD, and press , 2.
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Appendix D: Installing the Intel HostRAID and the Windows OS Appendix D Installing the Intel SATA HostRAID and the Windows Operating System After all the hardware components have been installed, you must first configure the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID* before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers.
X7DA3 User's Manual The Intel HostRAID Configurations The following types of Intel's HostRAID configurations are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk. RAID1 (Data Mirroring): an identical data image from one drive is copied to another drive. The second drive must be the same size or larger than the first drive.
Appendix D: Installing the Intel HostRAID and the Windows OS Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test. b.
X7DA3 User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume: a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the key or the key to go to the next field. (You can use the key to select the previous menu.) c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, press the , keys to select RAID 0 (Stripe) and hit . d.
Appendix D: Installing the Intel HostRAID and the Windows OS Creating a RAID 1 Volume: a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the key or the key to go to the next field. (You can use the key to select the previous menu.) c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, press the , keys to select RAID 1 (Mirror) and hit . d.
X7DA3 User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0): a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press . c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, use the , keys to select RAID 10 (RAID1 + RAID0) and hit . d.
Appendix D: Installing the Intel HostRAID and the Windows OS Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity): a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press . c. When the Raid Level is highlighted, use the , keys to select RAID 5 (Parity) and hit . d. When the Disk item is highlighted, press to select the HDD to configure as RAID.
X7DA3 User's Manual Deleting RAID Volume: (Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set.) a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press . b. Use the , keys to select the RAID set you want to delete and press . A Warning message displays. c.
Appendix D: Installing the Intel HostRAID and the Windows OS Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD (Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to nonRAID or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete the internal RAID structure on the drive.) a. From the main menu, select item3-Reset Disks to Non- RAID, and press . The following screen will appear: b.
X7DA3 User's Manual D-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 for systems with RAID Functions Installing a New Operating System-Windows XP/2000/2003 OS a. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. b. Press the key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays. c. When the Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify additional device(s). d.
Appendix E: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Appendix E Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers A. Installing Drivers other than the Adaptec Embedded SATA 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.
X7DA3 User's Manual B. Configuring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Appendix E: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers 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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