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X6DHR-8G2
X6DHR-iG2
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0b
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
T h i s m a n u a l i s w r i t t e n f o r s y s t e m i n t e g r a t o r s , P C t e c h n i c i a n s a n d knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 motherboard. The X6DHR-
8G2/X6DHR-iG2 supports single or dual Intel
®
Nocona TM processors at a
800 MHz front side bus. Based upon Intel's NetBurst microarchitecture with
EM64T support, the X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 supports the IA-32 software and includes advanced processor features such as a Rapid Execution Engine, an Execution Trace Cache, and Hyper Pipelined Technology, which includes a multi-stage pipeline, allowing the processor to reach much higher core frequencies. The 800 MHz system bus is a quad-pumped bus running off a 200 MHz system clock making 6.4 GB per second data transfer rates possible. With support of the Nocona Processor (800 MHz), which is packaged in a 604-pin Flip Chip Micro Pin Grid Array(FC-mPGA4) platform in a
Zero Insertion Force(ZIF) socket (mPGA 604), the X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 supports the Hyper-Threading Technology and is ideal for high performance workstation and server environments with up to two processors on one system bus. Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/Products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be professionally installed.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 begins with a checklist of what should be included in your mainboard box, describes the features, specifications and performance of the motherboard and provides detailed information about the chipset.
Chapter 2 begins with instructions on handling static-sensitive devices.
Read this chapter when you want to install the processor and DIMM memory modules and when mounting the mainboard in the chassis. Also refer to this chapter to connect the floppy and hard disk drives, SCSI drives, the parallel and serial ports, the keyboard and mouse, the power supply and various control panel buttons and indicators.
If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes troubleshooting procedures for the memory and the setup configuration stored in
CMOS. For quick reference, a general FAQ [Frequently Asked Questions] section is provided.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A gives information on BIOS POST messages.
Appendix B provides BIOS POST codes.
Appendix C provides software installation instructions.
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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro ............................................................................ 1-2
X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 Image .............................................. 1-3
X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 Layout ............................................ 1-4
X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 Quick Reference .......................... 1-5
Motherboard Features ............................................................................. 1-6
Intel E7520 (Lindenhurst) Chipset: System Block Diagram .............. 1-8
1-2 Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9
1-3 Special Features ........................................................................................... 1-10
BIOS Recovery ....................................................................................... 1-10
Recovery from AC Power Loss ......................................................... 1-10
1-4 PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 1-10
1-5 ACPI Features ............................................................................................... 1-12
1-6 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 1-13
1-7 Super I/O ......................................................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2: Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ............................................................................... 2-1
Precautions ............................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking .................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Nocona Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................. 2-2
2-3 Installing DIMMs ............................................................................................... 2-6
2-4 I/O Ports/Control Panel Connectors ............................................................. 2-7
2-5 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 2-9
ATX Power Connector ............................................................................ 2-9
Processor Power Connector ................................................................. 2-9
NMI Button ................................................................................................ 2-10
Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-10
HDD LED .................................................................................................. 2-11
NIC1/NIC2 LED ........................................................................................ 2-11
Overheat LED ......................................................................................... 2-12
Power Fail LED ....................................................................................... 2-12 iv
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Reset Button ........................................................................................... 2-13
Power Button ......................................................................................... 2-13
Chassis Intrusion ................................................................................... 2-14
Universal Serial Bus Headers (USB0/1) ............................................ 2-14
Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Headers (USB0/1) ...................... 2-15
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 2-15
GLAN1/GLAN2 (Ethernet Ports) ........................................................... 2-16
Fan Headers ........................................................................................... 2-16
SMB ........................................................................................................... 2-17
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ................................................ 2-17
Power LED/Speaker Header (JD1) ..................................................... 2-18
Wake-On-Ring ......................................................................................... 2-18
Wake-On-LAN ......................................................................................... 2-19
Overheat LED .......................................................................................... 2-19
2-6 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-20
Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................................ 2-20
CMOS Clear ............................................................................................. 2-20
GLAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 2-21
VGA Enable/Disable .............................................................................. 2-21
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 2-22
SCSI Enable/Disable ................................................................................ 2-22
SCSI Termination Enable/Disable .......................................................... 2-23
2-7 Onboard Indicators ...................................................................................... 2-24
GLAN LEDs .............................................................................................. 2-24
2-8 Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSI Connections ............... 2-25
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 2-25
IPMI ........................................................................................................... 2-26
IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 2-26
Ulta 320 SCSI Connector ....................................................................... 2-27
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................ 3-1
Before Power On .................................................................................... 3-1
No Power .................................................................................................. 3-1
No Video ................................................................................................... 3-1
Memory Errors .......................................................................................... 3-2
Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ........................................... 3-2
3-2 Technical Support Procedures .................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................ 3-3 v
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3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service ............................................................ 3-4
Chapter 4: BIOS
4-1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Running Setup .................................................................................................. 4-2
4-3 Main BIOS Setup .............................................................................................. 4-2
4-4 Advanced Setup .............................................................................................. 4-7
4-5 Security Setup ............................................................................................... 4-19
4-6 Boot Setup ...................................................................................................... 4-21
4-7 Exit ................................................................................................................... 4-22
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages ..................................................................... A - 1
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes ............................................................................. B-1
Appendix C: Installing Software Drivers and Windows Operating System ... C-1 vi
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.
One (1) Supermicro Mainboard
One (1) ribbon cable for IDE devices
One (1) floppy ribbon cable
One (1) Supermicro CD or diskettes containing drivers and utilities
One (1) User's/BIOS Manual
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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
+1 (408) 503-8000 Tel:
Fax:
Email:
+1 (408) 503-8008 [email protected] (General Information) [email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
+31 (0) 73-6400390
+31 (0) 73-6416525 [email protected] (General Information) [email protected] (Technical Support) [email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
Tel:
Fax:
D5, 4F, No. 16 Chien-Ba Road
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
+886-(2) 8226-3990
+886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email:
Tel: [email protected]
886-2-8228-1366, ext.132 or 139
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Figure 1-1.
Chapter 1: Introduction
X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 Image
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Figure 1-2. SUPER X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 Motherboard Layout
(not drawn to scale)
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
8-Pin
C P U
J 3 8
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
FAN1
FAN2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
CPU2
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
J 7
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
SCSI Enable
S C S I
C H B
Floppy
T e r m
JPA3
J 1 2
Force
J P 6
P W O n
WOR
J 6
J 5
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
JPA2 SCSI Ch A
J A 1
B I O S
COM2
W D
J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
J D 1
P W
W O L
S P K
I n t
L E D S W
Notes:
1. Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
2. " " indcates Pin 1.
3. The only difference between the X6DHR-8G2 and the X6DHR-iG2 is that the X6DHR-8G2 has SCSI.
4. The graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB
Revision available at the time of publishing of this manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
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Quick Reference (X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2)
(*Please refer to Chapter 2 for pin definitions and detailed information.)
J u m p e r
JBT1
JP10
JP11
JPA1
JPA2,JPA3
JPG1
JPL1
Description
CMOS Clear
3rd PWR Supply Fail Detect
Alarm Reset
Default Setting
See Chapter 2
Open (Disabled)
Closed (Enabled)
SCSI Enable/Disable(*Note) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
SCSI Cha. A/B Term. Enable (*Note)Open (Enabled)
VGA Enable/Disable
GLAN Enable/Disable
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JWD
Connector
Watch Dog
Description
ATX PWR (J1B1)
12-V PWR (J38)
Pins 1-2 (Reset)
Primary ATX 20-Pin Power Connector
4-Pin Power Connector (*Required)
CPU PWR (J1D1) 8-Pin CPU Power Connector (*Required)
COM(J14)/COM2(J15) COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connectors
FAN#1-5
DIMM#1A-DIMM#4B
Onboard CPU Fan/Chassis Fan Headers
Memory (RAM) Slots
Floppy Drive(J12)
GLAN1/2
IPMI (J9)
IDE1/2(J5/J6)
Floppy Drive Connector
G-bit Ethernet Ports
IPMI 2.0 Connector
IDE1/2 Hard Disk Drive Connectors
KB/Mouse(J33, J34)
Power SMB(J32)
PS/2 Keyboard (J34)/Mouse (J33)
Power System Mangement Bus (See Chapter 2)
PW Fail (JP9) PWR Fail
SCSI Ch.A/B(JA1/JA2) SCSI Ch. A (JA2), SCSI Ch. B (JA1) Headers (*)
SMB(J11)
JD1
JF1
JL1
JP11
JOH1
JWOL
JWOR
System Management Bus Header
PWR LED(Pins1-3), Speaker(Pins4-7) Header
Front Control Panel Connector
Chassis Intrusion Header
Alarm Rest Header (Defult: On)
Overheat LED
Wake-on-LAN Header
Wake-on-Ring Header
SATA0(J3)/SATA1(J4) Serial ATA Connectors
Video(LG5) Video Connector
USB0/1(J16)
USB2/3(JD2)
Universal Serial Bus Ports
Front Panel USB2/3 Headers
(*Note: for X6DHR-8G2 only)
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Motherboard Features
CPU
• Single or dual Intel ® 604-pin Xeon 32-bit/w. EM64T Nocona TM processors at a 800 MHz front side (system) bus speed.
M e m o r y
• Eight 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB Registered ECC
DDRII-400 in 8 DIMMs
C h i p s e t
• Intel E7520 (Lindenhurst) chipset
Expansion Slots
• Two PCI-Express slots (x8)
• One 64-bit PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
• One 64-bit PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
BIOS
• 4 Mb Phoenix
®
Flash ROM
• APM 1.2, DMI 2.1, PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0, Plug and Play (PnP), SMBIOS 2.3
PC Health Monitoring
• Onboard voltage monitors for CPU cores, chipset voltage, +3.3V, +5V,
+12V, -12V, and 5V standby
• Fan status monitor with firmware/software on/off control
• CPU/chassis temperature monitors
• Environmental temperature monitor and control
• CPU fan auto-off in sleep mode
• CPU slow-down on temperature overheat
• CPU thermal trip support for processor protection, +5V standby alert
LED
• Power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss
• Auto-switching voltage regulator for CPU core
• System overheat LED and control
• Chassis intrusion detection
• System resource alert (via Supero Doctor III)
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ACPI Features
• Microsoft OnNow
• Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator
• Main switch override mechanism
Onboard I/O
• Support for up to two Ultra 320 Channels (*for X6DHR-8G2 only)
• ZCR 2015S Card supported (*Note)
• One IPMI 2.0 or One EPP/ECP Parallel Port
• Two Intel 82546GB Gigabit Ethernet controllers
• 2 EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interfaces
• 1 floppy port interface (up to 2.88 MB)
• 2 Fast UART 16550A compatible serial ports
• PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports
• Up to 4 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports/headers
Other
• Internal/external modem ring-on (WOR)
• Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
• Console redirection
CD/Diskette Utilities
• BIOS flash upgrade utility and device drivers
Dimensions
• ATX Ext. 12" x 13.05" (304.8 x 331.5 mm)
(*Note: If ZCR 2015S Card is used, please change the SCSI Bus to PCI
66MHz in the BIOS.)
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NOCONA PROCESSOR#1
VRM
VRM
PCI-E_(X8)
PCI EXP. B(X8)
NOCONA PROCESSOR#2
6.4GB/s
Clock
Gbit LAN
ANVIK
1_PCI-X133
SLOT--6
1_PCI-X100
SLOT--7
SCSI
7902
ZCR
SOCKET
PCI-X BUS(133MHZ)
PCI-X BUS(100MHZ)
A
B
A
PXH#2
B
PCI-E_(X8)
PCI EXP. A(X8)
PCI EXP. C(X8)
B
C
A
MCH
HUB 266MB/s
IDE
PRI/SEC
SATA
0, 1
USB PORT
0,1,2,3
UDMA-100
SATA
USB
ICH5R
DDRA-400
6.4GB/s
DDRB-400
PCI BUS(32-BIT)
LPC BUS
LPC I/O FWH
4_DDRII-400
DIMMs
4_DDRII-400
DIMMs
VGA
BMC CON.
KB.
MS.
FDD.
SER.1
SER.2
H/W
MONITOR
Figure 1-9. Block Diagram of the E7520 Chipset
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please refer to the Motherboard
Features for details.
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1-2 Chipset Overview
B u i l t u p o n t h e f u n c t i o n a l i t y a n d t h e c a p a b i l i t y o f t h e I n t e l E 7 5 2 0
(Lindenhurst) chipset, The X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 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 Intel E7520 (Lindenhurst) chipset consists of the following components: the E7520 (Lindenhurst)
Memory Controller Hub (MCH), the ICH5R Controller Hub (ICH), the Intel PCI-
X Hub (PXH).
The E7520 MCH supports single or dual Nocona processors with Front Side
Bus speeds of 800 MHz. Its memory controller provides direct connection to two channels of registered DDRII with a marched system bus address and data bandwidths of up to 6.4GB/s. The E7520 also supports the new PCI-
Express high speed serial I/O interface for superior I/O bandwidth. The MCH provides three configurable x8 PCI Express interfaces which may alternatively be configured as two independent x4 PCI Express interfaces. These interfaces support connection of the MCH to a variety of other bridges that are compliant with the PCI Express Interface Specification, Rev. 1.0a, such as 82546GB GLAN Adaptor, H/W RAID controllers and TCP/IP Off-load engines. The MCH interfaces with the ICH5R I/O Controller Hub (ICH5) via a dedicated Hub Interface supporting a peak bandwidth of 266 MB/s using a x4 base clock of 66 MHz. The PXH provides connection between a PCI
Express interface and two independent PCI bus interfaces that can be configured for standard PCI -X 1.0 protocol.
ICH5R System Features
In addition to providing the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of the system, the ICH5R I/O Controller Hub integrates many I/O functions.
The ICH5R I/O Controller Hub integrates: 2-channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE Controller, two Serial ATA (SATA) Host w/RAID0, RAID1 support,
SMBus 2.0 Controller, LPC/Flash BIOS Interface, PCI 2.2 Interface and System Management Controller.
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1-3 Special Features
BIOS Recovery
The BIOS Recovery function allows you to recover your BIOS image file if the BIOS flashing procedure fails (see Section 3-3).
Recovery from AC Power Loss
The 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 (Peripheral Device Configuration) to change this setting. The default setting is Always On.
1-4 PC Health Monitoring
This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the SUPER
X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2. All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring.
Onboard Voltage Monitors for the CPU Cores, Chipset
Voltage, Memory Voltage, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, and +5V
Standby
An onboard voltage monitor will scan these voltages continuously. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent to the screen. Users can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware/Software On/Off Control
The PC health monitor can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The onboard CPU and chassis fans are controlled by the Thermal Management via BIOS.
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Environmental Temperature Control
The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn on the thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-defined threshold. The overheat circuitry runs independently from the CPU. It can continue to monitor for overheat conditions even when the
CPU is in sleep mode. Once it detects that the CPU temperature is too high, it will automatically turn on the thermal control fan to prevent any overheat damage to the CPU. The onboard chassis thermal circuitry can monitor the overall system temperature and alert users when the chassis temperature is too high.
CPU Fan Auto-Off in Sleep Mode
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.
System Resource Alert (*via Supero Doctor III)
This feature is available when used with Intel's LANDesk Client Manager
(optional). For example, if the system is running low on virtual memory and there is insufficient hard drive space for saving the data, you can be alerted of the potential problem.
Auto-Switching Voltage Regulator for the CPU Core
The auto-switching voltage regulator for the CPU core can support up to
20A current and auto-sense voltage IDs ranging from 0.83V to 1.63V. This will allow the regulator to run cooler and thus make the system more stable.
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1-5 ACPI Features
ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives and printers. This also includes consumer devices connected to the PC such as VCRs, TVs, telephones and stereos.
In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play and an operating system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with Windows
Operating Systems.
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator
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. The monitor will be suspended and the hard drive will spin down. Pressing the power button again will cause the whole system to wake-up. During the
SoftOff state, the ATX power 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 SoftOff state. Note that external modem ring-on can only be used with an ATX 2.01 (or above) compliant power supply.
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Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
Wake-On-LAN is defined as the ability of a management application to remotely power up a computer that is powered off. Remote PC setup, updates and asset tracking can occur after hours and on weekends so that daily LAN traffic is kept to a minimum and users are not interrupted. The motherboard has a 3-pin header (WOL) to connect to the 3-pin header on a
Network Interface Card (NIC) that has WOL capability. Wake-On-LAN must be enabled in the BIOS. Note that Wake-On-LAN can only be used with an
ATX 2.01 (or above) compliant power supply.
1-6 Power Supply
As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates.
The X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 accommodates ATX power 20-pin supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the system, some are inadequate. You should use one that will supply at least 400W of power.
It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant (For more information, please refer to the web site at http:// www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.
(*Please refer to the next page for additional information.)
NOTES: 1. A 12V 8-pin power (JID1) is required to support Intel
Nocona CPUs. In addition, a 12V 4-pin PWR connection is also required for the system to function properly. See Section 2-5 for details on connecting the power supply cables.
2. Be sure to use the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the Manufacturer. Do not install the CMOS battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.
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1-7 Super I/O
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. 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). Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. Both UARTs provide legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250
K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support higher speed modems.
The Super I/O supports one PC-compatible printer port (SPP), Bi-directional
Printer Port (BPP), Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) or Extended Capabilities Port
(ECP).
The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption.
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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.
• Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard.
Warning: Please use the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the Manufacturer. Do not install the CMOS battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage.
When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.
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2-2 Nocona 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. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heat sink.
Installing CPU Mounting Plate and Retention Bracket
Heatsink
1. Place the CPU retention bracket on top of the CPU mounting plate.
Mounting Holes w/Standoffs
2. Install the CPU mounting plate and the retention bracket on the reverse side of the motherboard.
Xeon CPU
CPU Socket
3. Insert four standoffs through the mounting holes on the chassis back plane and the mounting holes on the CPU sockets(with the retention bracket in between.)
CPU Retention
Bracket
Chassis back plane
Heatsink
4. Properly place the CPU on top of the CPU socket. Align Pin 1 on the
CPU with Pin 1 on the CPU socket.
CPU
Socket
Motherboard
Chassis back plane
Standoffs
CPU Installation
Mounting
Holes
CPU
1. Lift the lever on the CPU socket:
lift the lever completely as shown on the picture on the right; otherw i s e , y o u w i l l d a m a g e t h e C P U
socket when power is applied. (In-
stall CPU1 first.)
Socket lever
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2. Insert the CPU in the socket, making sure that pin 1 of the CPU aligns with pin 1 of the socket (both corners are marked with a triangle).
When using only one CPU, install it into CPU socket #1 (socket #2 is automatically disabled if only one CPU is used).
3. Press the lever down until you hear the *click* so you can be sure that the CPU is sec u r e l y i n s t a l l e d i n t h e C P U socket.
Pin 1
Socket lever in the locking Position
Heatsink Installation
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.
Heatsink
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.)
4. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
Screw#1
Screw#2
Screw#2
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To Un- Install Heatsink
1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as show in the second picture on the right.
2. Hold the heatsink as show in the picture on the right and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink!!)
3. Once the CPU is loosened from the heatsink, remove the heatsink from the
CPU socket.
4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before you re-install the CPU and the heatsink.
Figure 2-1. PGA604 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
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Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis
All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly. Then use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray. (*Note: some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take precautionary measures to prevent damage done to these components when you install the motherboard to the chassis.)
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2-3 Installing DIMMs
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http://www.supermicro.com/products/
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.
DIMM Installation (See Figure 2-2)
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with
DIMM 1A. The memory scheme is interleaved so you must install two modules at a time, beginning with DIMM 1A, then DIMM 1B, and so on.
2. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incorrectly.
3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above).
Memory Support
The X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 supports up to 16 GB of Registered DDRII-400
(PC3200) memory (recommended by the Manufacturer). All motherboards were designed to support 2 GB modules in each slot, but has only been verified for up to 1.0 GB modules.
Note: Due to memory allocation to devices installed in the system, the remaining memory available for operational use may be reduced when 4 GB
(or more) of memory is used. The reduction of memory availability is disproportional. See the table below for reference.
Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability
System Device
Firmware Hub Flash
Memory (BIOS)
Size Physical Memory Available
(4 GB Total Memory)
1MB 3.99GB
4KB 3.99 GB Local APIC
Area reserved for the chipsets
I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)
PCI Enumeration Area 1
PCI Express (256MB)
PCI Enumeration Area 2
(if needed)-aligned on
256MB boundary
VGA Memory
4KB
256MB
256MB
16MB
3.99 GB
3.76 GB
3.51 GB
2.85 GB
Memory available to the
OS & other applications
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To Install:
Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place.
Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom.
Figure 2-2. Installing and Removing DIMMs
DIMM
Notch
Release
Tab
Note: Notch should align with the receptive point on the slot
Notch
Release
Tab
Top Review of DDR2 Slot
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. I/O Port Locations and Definitions
Mouse (Purple)
USB0/1
S C S I ( X 6 D H R -
8G2 only)
K e y b o a r d
(Turquoise)
COM Port1
GLAN1 GLAN2
Video
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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. JF1 Header Pins
Ground
X
Power LED
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED
Overheat LED
Power Fail LED
Ground
Ground
20 19
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
NMI
X
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Reset
Reset Button
Pwr
Power Button
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2-5 Connecting Cables
ATX Power Connector
The primary power supply connector (J1B1) on the X6DHR-8G2/
X6DHR-iG2 meets the SSI (Supers e t A T X ) 2 0 - p i n s p e c i f i c a t i o n .
You must also connect the 4-pin
(J38) processor power connector to your power supply. Refer to the table below right for the J38 4-Pin
(12V) connector.
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Pin #
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
ATX 20-pin Power Connector
Pin Definitions (J1B1)
Definition
+3.3V
-12V
COM
PS_ON
COM
COM
COM
-5V
+5V
+5V
Pin #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Definition
+3.3V
+3.3V
COM
+5V
COM
+5V
COM
PW -OK
5VSB
+12V
+12V 4-pin
Connector
(J38)
Pins #
1 & 2
3 & 4
Definition
Ground
+12 V
Required Connection
Processor Power
Connectors
In addition to the Primary ATX power connector (above), the 12V
8-pin processor power connector
(J1D1) is also required for adequate power supply to the CPU.
See the table on the right for pin definitions.
8-Pin +12v Power Supply
Connector (J1D1)
Pins
1 thru 4
5 thru 8
Definition
Ground
+12v
Required Connection
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
4-Pin PWR 8-Pin PWR
4-Pin 8-Pin
P W C P U
CPU1
J 3 8
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
CPU2
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H J 7
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
P W O n
J 1 2
J P 6
WOR
J 6
J 5
B I O S
J A 1
COM2
W D
J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
I n t
J D 1
P W
L E D
W O L
S P K
S W
ATX PWR
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NMI Button
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.
NMI Button Pin
Definitions (JF1)
Pin
Number
19
20
Definition
Control
Ground
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.
PWR_LED Pin Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Number
15
16
Definition
Vcc
Control
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
8 Pin
C P U
J 3 8 J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
J 7
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
CPU2
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
SCSI Enable
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
P W O n
J 1 2
J P 6
WOR
J 6
J 5
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
SCSI Ch A
B I O S
J A 1
COM2
W D
J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
I n t
J D 1
P W
L E D
W O L
S P K
S W
PWR LED
NMI
Ground
X
Power LED
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED
Overheat LED
Power Fail LED
Ground
Ground
20 19
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
NMI
X
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Reset
Reset Button
Pwr
Power Button
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HDD LED
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.
NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators
The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for GLAN port1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1 and the LED connection for
GLAN Port2 is on Pins 9 and 10.
Attach the NIC LED cables to display network activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
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HDD LED Pin
Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Number
13
14
Definition
Vcc
HD Active
NIC1 LED Pin
Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Number
11
12
Definition
Vcc
GND
NIC2 LED Pin
Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Number
9
10
Definition
Vcc
GND
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
J 3 8
8 Pin
C P U
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
J 7
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
J 1 1
S M B
CPU2
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
SCSI Enable
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
P W O n
J 1 2
J P 6
WOR
J 6
J 5
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
SCSI Ch A
B I O S
J A 1
COM2
W D J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
J D 1
P W
W O L
S P K
I n t L E D S W
2-11
HDD LED
NIC1/NIC2 LED
Ground
X
Power LED
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED
Overheat LED
Power Fail LED
Ground
Ground
20 19
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
NMI
X
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Reset
Pwr
Reset Button
Power Button
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Overheat LED (OH)
Connect an LED cable to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chassis overheating. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Overheat (OH) LED
Pin Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Number
7
8
Definition
Vcc
GND
Power Fail LED
The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1.
Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Power Fail LED Pin
Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Number
5
6
Definition
Vcc
GND
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
J 3 8
8 Pin
C P U
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
J 7
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
J 1 1
S M B
CPU2
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
SCSI Enable
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
P W O n
J 1 2
J P 6
WOR
J 6
J 5
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
SCSI Ch A
B I O S
J A 1
COM2
W D J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
J D 1
P W
W O L
S P K
I n t L E D S W
OH LED
PWR Fail LED
Ground
X
Power LED
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED
Overheat LED
Power Fail LED
Ground
Ground
20 19
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
NMI
X
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Reset Reset Button
Pwr
Power Button
2 1
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Reset Button
The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Att a c h i t t o t h e h a r d w a r e r e s e t s w i t c h o n t h e c o m p u t e r c a s e .
Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
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Reset Pin
Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Number
3
4
Definition
Reset
Ground
Power Button
The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1.
Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to f u n c t i o n a s a s u s p e n d b u t t o n
(with a setting in BIOS - see Chapt e r 4 ) . T o t u r n o f f t h e p o w e r when set to suspend mode, press the button for at least 4 seconds.
Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Power Button
Connector
Pin Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Number
1
2
Definition
PW _ON
Ground
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
J 3 8
8 Pin
C P U
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
J 7
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
J 1 1
S M B
CPU2
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
SCSI Enable
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
P W O n
J 1 2
J P 6
WOR
J 6
J 5
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
SCSI Ch A
B I O S
J A 1
COM2
W D J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
J D 1
P W
W O L
S P K
I n t L E D S W
Reset Button
PWR Button
Ground
X
Power LED
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED
Overheat LED
Power Fail LED
Ground
Ground
20 19
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
NMI
X
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Reset
Pwr
Reset Button
Power Button
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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)
Two USB 2.0 ports (J16) are located beside the Mouse and COM1 ports. USB0 is the bottom connector and USB1 is the top connector.
See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Universal Serial Bus Pin Definitions
USB0
USB1
3
4
5
Pin
Number
1
2
Pin
Definition Number
+5V
P0-
1
2
P0+
Ground
N/A
3
4
5
Definitio n
+5V
P0-
P0+
G round
Key
USB 0/1
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
8 Pin
C P U
J 3 8
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
J 7
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2 S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
CPU2
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
P W O n
J 1 2
J P 6
WOR
J 6 J 5
B I O S
J A 1
COM2
W D
J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
I n t
J D 1
P W
L E D
W O L
S P K
S W
Chassis Intrusion
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Front Panel Universal
Serial Bus Headers
An Extra USB header: FPUSB0/
F P U S B 1 ( J D 2 ) c a n b e u s e d f o r front side USB access. You will need a USB cable to use the connections. Refer to the tables on the right for pin definitions.
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Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Pin
Definitions
FPUSB0/1 (JD2)
3
4
5
Pin
Number
1
2
Definition
+5V
P0-
P0+
Ground
N/A
Serial Ports
COM Port1 (J14) is located beside the Back Panel USB0/1, and COM
Port 2 is located next to Chassis
Fan3. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Serial Port Pin Definitions
(COM1)
Pin Number Definition
1 CD
2
3
4
5
RD
TD
DTR
Ground
Pin Number Definition
6 DSR
7
8
9
RTS
CTS
RI
Serial Port Pin Definitions
(COM2)
Pin Number Definition
1 CD
2
3
RD
TD
4
5
DTR
Ground
Pin Number Definition
6 DSR
7
8
RTS
CTS
9
10
RI
NC
COM1
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
FPUSB0/1 COM2
4-Pin
P W
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
J 3 8
8 Pin
C P U
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
J 7
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2 S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
CPU2
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
P W O n
J 1 2
J P 6
WOR
J 6
J 5
J A 1
B I O S
COM2
W D
J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
I n t
J D 1
P W
L E D
W O L
S P K
S W
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GLAN1/GLAN2 (Gigabit-
Ethernet Ports)
A G-bit Ethernet ports (designated
JLAN1/JLAN2) are located beside the Video port on the IO backplane.
T h i s p o r t s a c c e p t s R J 4 5 t y p e cables.
Fan Headers
There are five fan headers (Fan 1 t o F a n 5 ) o n t h e X 6 D H R - 8 G 2 /
X6DHR-iG2. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (The fan speeds are controlled by Thermal
Management via BIOS. Please refer to the Hardware Monitoring
Section in the "Advanced Setting" in BIOS.)
3-pin Fan Header Pin Definitions
(CPU and Chassis Fans )
Pin#
1
2
3
Definition
Ground (black)
+12V (red)
Tachometer
Caution: These fan headers use DC power.
GLAN1
K B
J 3 3
GLAN2
DIMM 1A
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
8 Pin
C P U
J 3 8
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
Fan1
F A N 2
Fan2
GLAN1
GLAN2
J 7
GLAN
Controller
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
CPU2
Fan4
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
SCSI Enable
Fan5
S C S I
C H B
Floppy
T e r m
JPA3
Force
J 1 2
J P 6
P W O n
WOR
J 6
J 5
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
SCSI Ch A
J A 1
B I O S
COM2
W D
J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
J D 1
P W
W O L
S P K
I n t
L E D S W
Fan3
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SMB
A S y s t e m M a n a g e m e n t B u s header is located at J11. Connect the appropriate cable here to utilize SMB on your system.
Fan Hea der Pin De finitions
Pin
Number
1
2
3
Definition
G round (black)
+12V (red)
Tachometer
Caution: T hese fan h eaders
are DC power.
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and
PS/2 Mouse Ports
The ATX PS/2 Keyboard(J34) and
PS/2 Mouse(J33) are located bes i d e t h e U S B 0 / 1 P o r t s o n t h e backpanel. See the table at right for pin definitions. (See Figure 2-
3 for the locations of each.)
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port
Pin Definitions
(J34, J33)
Pin
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
Definition
Data
NC
Ground
VCC
Clock
NC
Keyboard/Mouse
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
8 Pin
C P U
J 3 8
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
CPU2
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
J 7
RAGE-
X L
Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
SMB
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
SCSI Enable
S C S I
C H B
Floppy
T e r m
JPA3
Force
J 1 2
J P 6
P W O n
WOR
J 6
J 5
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
JPA2 SCSI Ch A
J A 1
B I O S
COM2
W D
J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
J D 1
P W
W O L
S P K
I n t L E D S W
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Power LED/Speaker
On the JDI 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 for use with an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a jumper.
Sp eaker Connecto r P in
D efinitions (JD1)
P in
Number
4
5
6
7
Fun ction
+
K ey
Definition
Red wire , Speaker data
No connection
Key
Spe aker data
Wake-On-Ring
The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR. This function all o w s y o u r c o m p u t e r t o r e c e i v e and to be "woken-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.
Wake-on-Ring
Pin Definitions
(JWOR1)
Pin
Number
1
2
Definition
Ground
W ake-up
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
8 Pin
C P U
J 3 8
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
GLAN1
GLAN2
J 7
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
GLAN
Controller
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2 S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
CPU2
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
J 1 2
J P 6
P W O n
WOR
J 6 J 5
WOR
J A 1
B I O S
COM2
W D J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
I n t
J D 1
P W
L E D
W O L
S P K
S W
PWR LED/Speaker
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Wake-On-LAN
The Wake-On-LAN header is designated WOL. See the table on the right for pin definitions. You must enable the LAN Wake-Up setting in
BIOS to use this feature. You must a l s o h a v e a L A N c a r d w i t h a
W a k e - o n - L A N c o n n e c t o r a n d cable.
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Wake-On-LAN Pin
Definitions (WO L)
Pin
Number
1
2
3
Definition
+5V Standby
G round
W ake-up
Overheat LED (JOH1)
C o n n e c t a n L E D t o t h e J O H 1 h e a d e r t o p r o v i d e w a r n i n g o f chassis overheating. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Overheat LED
Pin Definitions (JOH1)
Pin
Number
1
2
Definition
+5V
O H Active
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
8 Pin
C P U
J 3 8 J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
J 7
RAGE-
X L
Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
CPU2
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
SCSI Enable
S C S I
C H B
Floppy
T e r m
JPA3
Force
J 1 2
J P 6
P W O n
WOR
J 6 J 5
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
SCSI Ch A
B I O S
J A 1
COM2
W D J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
J D 1
P W
W O L
S P K
I n t L E D S W
OH LED
WOL
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2-6 Jumper Settings
Explanation of
Jumpers
T o m o d i f y t h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e motherboard, jumpers can be used t o c h o o s e b e t w e e n o p t i o n a l 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.
N o t e : O n t w o p i n j u m p e r s ,
"Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins.
3 2 1
Connector
Pins
Jumper
Cap
Setting
3 2 1
Pin 1-2 short
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. JBT1 is located near the FPUSB0/
1 headers on the motherboard.
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. Do
not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
4-Pin
P W
J 3 8
8 Pin
C P U
J1D1
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
CPU2
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
J 7
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2 S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
P W O n
J 1 2
J P 6
WOR
J 6 J 5
J A 1
B I O S
COM2
W D
J O H
J L 1
OHLED CH
J D 1
P W
W O L
S P K
I n t L E D S W
Clear CMOS
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GLAN Enable/Disable
J P L 1 e n a b l e s o r d i s a b l e s t h e
GLAN port(s) on the motherboard.
S e e t h e t a b l e o n t h e r i g h t f o r jumper settings. The default setting is enabled.
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GLAN
Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings
(JPL1)
Jumper
Position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Definition
Enabled
Disabled
VGA Enable/Disable
JPG1 enables or disables the VGA
Connector on the motherboard.
S e e t h e t a b l e o n t h e r i g h t f o r jumper settings. The default setting is enabled.
VGA
Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings
(JPG1)
Jumper
Position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Definition
Enabled
Disabled
GLAN Enable
VGA Enable
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
J 3 8
8 Pin
C P U
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
CPU2
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H J 7
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2 S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
SCSI Enable
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
J 1 2
Force
J P 6
P W O n
WOR
J 6 J 5
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
SCSI Ch A
B I O S
J A 1
COM2
W D J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
I n t
J D 1
P W
L E D
W O L
S P K
S W
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Watch Dog
JWD controls Watch Dog, a system monitor that takes action when a software application hangs. Close
Pins 1-2 to reset the system if a program hangs. Clsoe Pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt for the program that hangs. (This requires software implementation).
Watch Dog must also be enabled in
BIOS.
Watch Dog
Jumper Settings (JWD)
Jumper
Position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Open
Definition
W D to Reset
WD to NMI
Disabled
SCSI Enable/Disable
(*X6DHR-8G2 Only)
Jumper JPA1 allows you to enable o r d i s a b l e t h e S C S I h e a d e r s .
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.
Serial ATA Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings
(JPA1)
Jumper
Position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Definition
Enabled
Disabled
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
8 Pin
C P U
J 3 8
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
J 7
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
CPU2
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
SCSI Enable
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
J 1 2
J P 6
P W O n
WOR
J 6 J 5
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
SCSI Ch A
J A 1
B I O S
COM2
W D
J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
J D 1
P W
W O L
S P K
I n t L E D S W
SCSI Enable
WD
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SCSI Termination Enable/
Disable (*X6DHR-8G2 Only)
Jumpers JPA2 and JPA3 allow you to enable or disable termination for the SCSI connectors. Jumper JPA2 controls SCSI channel A and JPA3 is for SCSI channel B. The default setting is open to enable (to terminate) both SCSI channels. (For SCSI to function properly, please do not change the default setting.) See the table on the right for jumper settings.
SCSI Channel Termination
Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings
(JPA2, JPA3)
Jumper
Position
*Open
Closed
Definition
Enabled
Disabled
(*Default: Open. Please do not change the default setting.)
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
J 3 8
8 Pin
C P U
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
J 7
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
CPU2
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
S C S I
CH B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
P W O n
J 1 2
J P 6
WOR
J 6
J 5
SCSI Ch B Term. Enable
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
J A 1
B I O S
COM2
W D
J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
I n t
J D 1
P W
L E D
W O L
S P K
S W
SCSI Ch A Term. Enable
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2-7 Onboard Indicators
GLAN LEDs
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (located beside the Video port) has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table at right for the functions associated with the second LED.
1 Gb LAN Right LED
Indicator
LED
Color
Off
Green
Orange
Definition
No Connection
100 MHz
1 GHz
GLAN1/2
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
8 Pin
C P U
J 3 8
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
J 7
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
CPU2
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
SCSI Enable
S C S I
C H B
Floppy
T e r m
JPA3
Force
J 1 2
J P 6
P W O n
WOR
J 6 J 5
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
JPA2
SCSI Ch A
B I O S
J A 1
COM2
W D
J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
J D 1
P W
W O L
S P K
I n t
L E D S W
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2-8 Floppy, IPMI, 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 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives. The connector with twisted wires always connects to drive A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always connects to drive B.
Floppy Connector
The floppy connector is located at
J12. See the table below for pin definitions.
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
Floppy Connector Pin Definitions (JP12)
Pin Number Function
1 GND
3
5
7
9
GND
Key
GND
GND
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
25
27
29
31
33
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
Pin Number
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
Function
FDHDIN
Reserved
FDEDIN
Index-
Motor Enable
Drive Select B-
Drive Select A-
Motor Enable
DIR-
STEP-
W rite Data-
W rite Gate-
Track 00-
W rite Protect-
Read Data-
Side 1 Select-
Diskette
4-Pin
P W
8 Pin
C P U
J 3 8
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
CPU2
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H J 7
RAGE-
X L Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
P W O n
J 1 2
J P 6
WOR
J 6 J 5
Floppy
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
J A 1
B I O S
COM2
W D
J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
I n t
J D 1
P W
L E D
W O L
S P K
S W
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IPMI
J9 is designated as the IPMI
Socket for the Motherboard.
IDE Connectors
IDE Connector Pin Definitions
(J5, J6)
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
T h e r e a r e n o j u m p e r s t o configure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 connectors (at J5 and J6, respectively). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
IPMI
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
Pin Number
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
Function
Reset IDE
Host Data 7
Host Data 6
Host Data 5
Host Data 4
Host Data 3
Host Data 2
Host Data 1
Host Data 0
GND
DRQ3
I/O W rite-
I/O Read-
IOCHRDY
DACK3-
IRQ14
Addr 1
Addr 0
Chip Select 0
Activity
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
Pin Number
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
4-Pin
P W
8 Pin
C P U
J 3 8
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
Function
GND
Host Data 8
Host Data 9
Host Data 10
Host Data 11
Host Data 12
Host Data 13
Host Data 14
Host Data 15
Key
GND
GND
GND
BALE
GND
IOCS16-
GND
Addr 2
Chip Select 1-
GND
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
CPU2
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
J 7
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
RAGE-
X L
Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
IDE2
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2
SCSI Enable
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
J 1 2
J P 6
P W O n
WOR
J 6
J 5
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
SCSI Ch A
J A 1
B I O S
COM2
W D
J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
J D 1
P W
W O L
S P K
I n t L E D S W
IDE1
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Ultra320 SCSI
Connectors
(*X6DHR-8G2
Only)
R e f e r t o t h e t a b l e b e l o w f o r t h e p i n d e f i n i t i o n s o f t h e
U l t r a 3 2 S C S I connectors located at JA1 and JA2.
68-pin Ultra320 SCSI C onnectors (JA1 and JA2)
Connector
Contact
Number Signal Names
Connector
Contact
Number Signal Names
+DB(12)
+DB(13)
+DB(14)
+DB(15)
+DB(P1)
+DB(0)
+DB(1)
+DB(2)
+DB(3)
+DB(4)
+DB(5)
+DB(6)
+DB(7)
+DB(P)
G ROUND
DIF FSENS
TERMPW R
TERMPW R
RESERVED
G ROUND
+ATN
G ROUND
+BSY
+ACK
+RST
+MSG
+SEL
+C/D
+REQ
+I/O
+DB(8)
+DB(9)
+DB(10)
+DB(11)
20
21
22
23
24
15
16
17
18
19
10
11
12
13
14
8
9
6
7
30
31
32
33
34
25
26
27
28
29
3
4
5
1
2
-DB(12)
-DB(13)
-DB(14)
-DB(15)
-DB(P1)
-DB(0)
-DB(1)
-DB(2)
-DB(3)
-DB(4)
-DB(5)
-DB(6)
-DB(7)
-DB(P)
G ROUND
G ROUND
TERMPW R
TERMPW R
RESERVED
G ROUND
-AT N
G ROUND
-BSY
-ACK
-RST
-MSG
-SEL
-C/D
-REQ
-I/O
-DB(8)
-DB(9)
-DB(10)
-DB(11)
54
55
56
57
58
49
50
51
52
53
44
45
46
47
48
40
41
42
43
64
65
66
67
68
59
60
61
62
63
35
36
37
38
39
SCSI Ch B
K B
J 3 3
J 3 4
U S B
0 / 1
J 1 6
J 1 4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
PW SMB
J 3 2
CPU1
4-Pin
P W
8 Pin
C P U
J 3 8
J1D1
2 0 - P i n P W
J1B1
J P 9
P W
F a i l
F A N 1
F A N 2
E 7 5 2 0
North Bridge
GLAN
Controller
GLAN1
GLAN2
IPMI
PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7)
PCI-X 133 MHz (Slot 6)
S I/O
P X H
J 7
RAGE-
X L
Battery
J A 2
S P K R
J P L 1
J P G 1
LAN Enable
VGA Enable
J 1 1
S M B
CPU2
SXB-E x8
SXB-E x8
Z C R
ICH5R
( S o u t h
Bridge)
JBT1
CLR CMOS
(FP)USB2/3 J D 2 nable
S C S I
C H B
T e r m
JPA3
Force
P W O n
Floppy
J 1 2
J P 6
WOR
J 6
J 5
7 9 0 2
S C S I
C T R L
B I O S
J A 1
COM2
W D
J O H
OHLED
J L 1
CH
I n t
J D 1
P W
L E D
W O L
S P K
S W
SCSI Ch A
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*Note: For software installation instructions, please refer to Appendix C.
For Adaptec's SCSI HostRAID Utility, please refer to the CDs that came with your motherboard.
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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. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and chassis.
2. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for the keyboard and mouse.
3. Remove all add-on cards.
4. Install one CPU (making sure it is fully seated) and connect the chassis speaker and the power LED to the motherboard. (Check all jumper settings as well.)
5. Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as recommended by the Manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.
No Power
1. Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis.
2. Verify that all jumpers are set to their default positions.
3. Check that the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.
4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.
5. 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.
No Video
1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables.
2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to the
Appendix for details on beep codes.
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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. Check 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. Make sure you are using the correct type of Reg. ECC DDR2 400
(PC3200) Memory (*recommended by the manufacturer.)
4. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module between two slots and noting the results.
5. Make sure all memory modules are fully seated in their slots. As an interleaved memory scheme is used, you must install two modules at a time, beginning with Bank 1, then Bank 2, and so on (see Section 2-3).
6. Check the position of the 115V/230V switch on the power supply.
Losing the System’s Setup Configuration
1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1-6 for details on recommended power supplies.
2. 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.
3-2 Technical Support Procedures
Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Super Micro does not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.
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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. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when 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. We can be reached by e-mail at [email protected], by phone at:
(408) 503-8000, option 2, or by fax at (408)503-8019.
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can support?
Answer: The X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that support registered ECC/Non-ECC DDR2-400 (PC3200) SDRAM modules. It is strongly recommended that you do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes.
Question: How do I update my BIOS?
Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com. Please check our
BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer. Unzip the BIOS update file onto a bootable floppy and reboot your system. Follow the Readme.txt to continue flashing the BIOS.
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Question: After flashing the BIOS my system does not have video.
How can I correct this?
Answer: If the system does not have video after flashing your new BIOS, it indicates that the flashing procedure failed. To fix this, first clear CMOS per the instructions in this manual and retry the BIOS flashing procedure. If you still do not have video, please use the following BIOS Recovery Pro-
cedure. First, make sure the JPWAKE jumper is disabled. Boot up the system from a Windows boot disk. Type A:\>phlash /B=X6DHR-8G2.Bin /s / cz/mode=3 /mfg [BIOS filename.rom] or A:\>phx7505 [BIOS filename.rom].
The system will flash BIOS from here and reboot once it finishes.
To recover BIOS: a recovery flash requires an update key over the COM port as follows: hardwire Pin4 wires to Pin8 and Pin9, Pin7 wires to Pin6,
Pin3 wires to Pin2 and leave Pin 1 and Pin 5 open. Use the Supermicro CD to make a “Phoenix BIOS Crisis Disk for Supermicro Mainboard”. This disk includes a BIOS file named “bios.rom”. Please note, this BIOS file can be changed to a different Phoenix BIOS file as long as it’s named “bios.rom”.
Connect the serial key to the COM port, insert the recovery disk into floppy drive and power on the system. When the system starts to read the disk, remove the serial key immediately. When the system is done with the BIOS recovery, it will automatically reboot.
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. We recommend that you review the
CD and install the applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows and security and audio drivers.
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. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
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Chapter 4: BIOS
Chapter 4
BIOS
4-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X6DHR-8G2/
X6DHR-iG2.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 t o t h e M a n u a l D o w n l o a d a r e a o f t h e S u p e r m i c r o w e b s i t e
<http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/> for any changes to BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.
System BIOS
The BIOS is the Basic Input Output System used in all IBM ® PC, XT™, AT ® , and PS/2 ® compatible computers. The Phoenix BIOS utility stores the system parameters, type of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the CMOS. The
CMOS memory requires very little electrical power. When the computer is turned off, a back-up battery provides power to the CMOS Logic, enabling it to retain system parameters. Each time when the computer is poweredon, the computer is configured with the values stored in the BIOS ROM by the system BIOS, which gains control at boot-up.
How To Change the Configuration Data
The CMOS information that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing the <Delete> key at the appropriate time during system boot, see below.
Starting the Setup Utility
Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens, such as the Security and Power menus. Beginning with Section 4-3, detailed descriptions are given for each parameter setting in the Setup utility.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible boot failure.
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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.
While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two w a y s :
1.
By pressing <Delete> immediately after turning the system on, or
2.
When the message shown below appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self-Test), press the <Delete> key to activate the main Setup menu:
Press the <Delete> key to enter Setup
4-3 Main BIOS Setup
All main Setup options are described in this section. The main BIOS Setup screen is displayed below.
Use the Up/Down arrow keys to move among the different settings in each menu.
Use the Left/Right arrow keys to change the options for each setting.
Press the <Esc> key to exit the CMOS Setup Menu. The next section describes in detail how to navigate through the menus.
Items that use submenus are indicated with the press the <Enter> key to access the submenu.
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Chapter 4: BIOS
Main Setup Features
System Time
To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the <Enter> 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 <Enter> key to save the data.
BIOS Date
This field displays the date when this version of BIOS was built.
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.
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Serial ATA
This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Serial ATA RAID Enable
Select Enable to enable the Function of Serial ATA RAID. (*For the Windows
OS environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled. If set to Disabled, use the Non-RAID driver.)
Native Mode Operation
Select the native mode for ATA. The options are: Parallel ATA, Serial
ATA, Both, and Auto.
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 <Enter> to activate the following submenu screen f o r d e t a i l e d o p t i o n s o f t h e s e i t e m s . S e t t h e c o r r e c t c o n f i g u r a t i o n s accordingly. The items included in the submenu are:
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Type
This option allows the user to select the type of IDE hard drive. The options are Auto (which allows BIOS to automatically determine the hard drive's capacity, number of heads, Sectors, Maximum Capacity, LBA
Format, etc..). Enter a number from 1-39 to select a predetermined type of hard drive, CD-ROM and ATAPI Removable. The option- "User" will allow the user to enter the parameters of the HDD installed at this connection. Select ATAPI if a removable disk drive is installed.
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Multi-Sector Transfers
This option allows the user to select the number of transfer sectors. The options are Disabled, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 16 Sectors.
LBA Mode Control
This option allows the user to determine if the Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Primary Master Device via LBA mode. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
32 Bit I/O
This option allows the user to enable the 32 Bit I/O operation. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Transfer Mode
This option allows the user to set the transfer mode. The options are
Standard, Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1 and
FPIO4/DMA2.
Ultra DMA Mode
This option allows the user to set the Ultra DMA Mode. The options are
Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4, Mode 5 and Mode
6.
System Memory
This display informs you how much system memory is detected by the BIOS.
Extended Memory
This display informs you how much extended memory is is detected by the
BIOS.
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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 <Enter>. Options for PIR settings are displayed by highlighting the setting option using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Advanced BIOS
Setup options are described in this section.
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 logo graphics during boot-up.
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.
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Power Button Behavior
If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off and 4-sec override.
Resume On Modem Ring
Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by your modem. The options are On and Off.
Power Loss Control
Thi setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Stay Off,
Power On, and Last State.
Watch Dog
If enabled, this option will automatically reset the system if the system is not active for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
Summary Screen
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the summary screen which displays the system configuration during bootup.
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 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 BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable this function and make this area available for other devices.
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 BIOS to write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable the function and this area will be reserved for BIOS ROM access only.
Select "Uncached" to disable this function and make this area available for other devices.
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Cache Base 0-512K
If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the base memory area: block 0-512K 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. Select
"Write Protect" to prevent data from being written into the base memory area of Block 0-512K. Select "Write Back" to allow the CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation. The options are "Uncached",
"Write Through", "Write Protect", and "Write Back".
Cache Base 512K-640K
If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the memory area:
512K-640K 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. Select "Write Protect" to prevent data from being written into the base memory area of Block
512K-640K. Select "Write Back" to allow the CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation. The options are "Uncached",
"Write Through", "Write Protect", and "Write Back".
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. Select "Write Protect" to prevent data from being written into the extended memory area above
1MB. Select "Write Back" to allow the CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation. The options are "Uncached", "Write
Through", "Write Protect", and "Write Back".
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PCI Configuration
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices.
Onboard GLAN (Gigabit- LAN) OPROM Configure
Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from the GLAN port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Onboard SCSI OPROM Configure
Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from the SCSI HDD. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Default Primary Video Adapter
This item allows the user to select the Primary Video Adapter between two adapters instead of selecting among three or more adapters. The options are Other and Onboard Video.
PCI Parity Error Forwarding
Enable this item to forward the PCI errors that occur behind the P2P bridge to the South Bridge, so NMI can be asserted. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
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/G-LAN
This option allows the user to change the bus frequency for the devices installed in the slot indicated. The options are Auto, PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66
MHz, PCI-X 66 MHz, PCI-X 100 MHz, and PCI-X 133 MHz.
Frequency for PCIX#2/SCSI/ZCR
This option allows the user to change the bus frequency of the devices installed in the slot indicated. The options are Auto, PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66
MHz, PCI-X 66 MHz, PCI-X 100 MHz, and PCI-X 133 MHz.
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PCIX-133MHz Slot#1/Slot#2, PCI-Exp x8 Slot#3, and PCI-Exp x4
Slot#4
Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the following:
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 the 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 or 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. A different OS requires a different Bus
Master clock rate.
Large Disk Access Mode
This option is available for systems with the
HDD size larger than
137 GB. If your HDD is larger than 137 GB, select DOS for an OS based on DOS. The options are DOS or Other (for Unix, Novelle NetWare and other operating systems).
Advanced Chipset Control
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
Force Compliance Mode
This feature allows you to enable the PCI-Express Compliance Mode. The options are: Disabled or Enabled.
Memory RAS Feature Control
Select this option in order to enable the special feature of DIMM sparing or memory mirroring. The options are Mirroring, Sparing, and Standard.
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.
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Memory Remap Function Control
PCI memory resources will overlap with the physical memory if 4GB of memory or above is installed on the motherboard. When this occurs, enable this function to reallocate the overlapped physical memory to a location above 4GB to resolve the memory overlapping situation.
Delayed Transaction Discard
Select Disabled to set the ESB P2P Bridge Secondary Discard Timer to 32 micro-seconds for the PCI-32 bus. Select Enabled to set the ESB P2P Bridge
Secondary Discard Timer to 4 micro-seconds for the PCI-32 bus.
DRAM Data Integrity Mode
If enabled, this feature allows the data stored in the DRAM memory to be integrated for faster data processing. The options are 72-bit ECC, 144-bit
ECC, Auto, and Disabled.
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.
Enabling Multi-Media Timer
Select Yes to activate a set of timers that are alternative to the traditional
8254 timers for the OS use. The options are Yes and No.
USB Function
Select Enabled to enable the function of USB devices specified. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Legacy USB Support
This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
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Advanced Processor Options
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
CPU Speed
This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor.
Hyper-threading
(*Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to use the Hyper-Threading Technology, which will result in increased CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Machine Checking
(*Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to activate the function of Machine Checking and allow the
CPU to detect and report hardware (machine) errors via a set of modelspecific registers (MSRs). The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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.)
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.
(*Note: this feature is available when your OS and your CPU support the function of Execute Disable Bit.) The options are Disabled and Enabled.
(Note: For more information regarding hardware/software support for this function, please refer to Intel's and Microsoft's web sites.)
Thermal Management 2
(*Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to use Thermal Management 2 (TM2) which will lower CPU voltage and frequency when the CPU temperature reaches a predefined overheat threshold. Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), allowing CPU clocking to be regulated via CPU Internal Clock modulation when the CPU temperature reaches the overheat threshold.
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Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
(*Available when supported by the
CPU.)
The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled.
The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Processor Power Management
This feature allows the user to determine the processor power management mode. The options are Disabled and C States Only. If set to Disabled, C
States and GV1/GV3 are disabled. If set to C States only, the processor power will be controlled through CPU power states in the APCI setting.
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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.
On-board COM 1
This setting allows you to assign the control of serial port A. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS controlled).
Base I/O Address
This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port A.
The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8.
Interrupt
This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port
A. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.
On-board COM 2
This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are
Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS controlled).
Mode
This setting allows you to select the type of device that will be connected to serial port B. The options are Normal, and IR (for an infrared device).
Base I/O Address
This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port B.
The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8.
Interrupt
This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port
B. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.
Floppy Disk Controller
This setting allows you to assign the control of floppy disk controller. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS controlled).
Base I/O Address
This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for the parallel port.
The options are Primary and Secondary.
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DMI Event Logging
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
Event Log Validity
This is a display, not a setting, informing you of the event log validity.
Event Log Capacity
This is a display, not a setting, informing you of the event log capacity.
View DMI Event Log
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log.
Event Logging
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging.
ECC Event Logging
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable ECC event logging.
Mark DMI Events as Read
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read.
Clear All DMI Event Logs
Select Yes and press <Enter> to clear all DMI event logs. The options are
Yes and No.
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Console Redirection
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
COM Port Address
This option allows the user to decide which port to redirect the console to: On-board COM A or On-board COM B. This setting can also be
Disabled.
BAUD Rate
T h i s o p t i o n a l l o w s t h e u s e r t o s e l e c t t h e B A U D r a t e f o r c o n s o l e redirection. The options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K
and 115.2K.
Console Type
This option allows the user to select the console type for console redirection. The options are VT100, VT100,8bit, PC-ANSI, 7bit, PCANSI,
VT100+,
VT-UTF8.
Flow Control
This option allows the user to set the flow control for console redirection.
The options are: None, XON/XOFF, and CTS/RTS.
Console Connection
T h i s o p t i o n a l l o w s t h e u s e r t o d e c i d e h o w t h e c o n s o l e i s t o b e connected: Direct or Via Modem.
Continue CR after POST
Select On for the system to continue with console redirection after the
POST routine. The options are On and Off.
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Hardware Monitor Logic
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 70 o C, 75 o C, 80
o
C and 85 o C.
Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see monitor data for the following items:
CPU1 Temperature: This item displays CPU1 Temperature.
CPU2 Temperature: This item displays CPU2 Temperature.
System Temperature: This item displays the System Temperature.
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.
When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vice versa. If the option is set to “3-pin fan”, the fan speed is controlled by voltage. If the option is set to “4-pin”, the fan speed will be controlled by
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). Select “3-pin” if your chassis came with 3-pin fan headers. Select “4-pin” if your chassis came with 4-pin fan headers.
Select “Workstation” if your system is used as a Workstation. Select “Server” if your system is used as a Server. Select “Disable” to disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to run at the full speed (12V) at all the time. The Options are: 1. Disable, 2. 3-pin (Server), 3. 3-pin (Workstation), 4. 4-pin (Server) and 5. 4-pin (Workstation).
Fan 1-FAN6/Fan7 (CPU Fan1)/Fan 8 (CPU Fan2): If the feature of Auto
Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will automatically display the status of the fans indicated in this item.
Vcore A/Vcore B: These items display the Voltage status of CPU A and
CPU B.
P3V3: This item displays the +3.3V voltage status.
P5V: This item displays the +5V voltage status.
N12V: This item displays the -12V voltage status.
P12V: This item displays the +12V voltage status.
VDD: This item displays the VDD status.
P5Vsb: This item displays the voltage status of +5V Standby power.
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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 <Enter>.
All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.
Supervisor Password Is:
This displays whether a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system.
User Password Is:
This displays whether a user password has been entered for the system.
Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a user password has been entered for the system.
Set Supervisor Password
When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key.
When prompted, type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set or to change supervisor's password and allow access to the BIOS.
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Set User Password
When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key.
When prompted, type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to change the user's password and allow access to the system at boot-up.
Fixed Disk Boot Sector
This setting may offer protection against viruses when set to Write Protect to prevent a virus from writing to the boot sector on the hard drive. The other option is Normal.
Password on Boot
This setting allows you to decide if a password is required for the user to enter the system. The options are Enabled (password required) and
Disabled (password not required).
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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 <Enter> to expand the field. See details on how to change the order and specs of devices in the Item Specific Help window.
CD-ROM Drive
See details on how to change the order and specs of the CD-ROM drive in the Item Specific Help window.
+Hard Drive
Highlight and press <Enter> to expand the field. See details on how to change the order and specs of hard drives in the Item Specific Help w i n d o w .
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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 <Enter> to save any changes you have made and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
Exit Discarding Changes
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you have made.
Load Setup Defaults
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to load the default settings for all items in the BIOS Setup. These are the safest settings to use.
Discard Changes
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes you have made. You will remain in the Setup utility.
Save Changes
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you have made. You will remain in the Setup utility.
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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.
Keyboard error
Keyboard not working.
Keyboard Controller Failed
Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.
Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch
Unlock the system to proceed.
Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run SETUP
Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup
Shadow Ram Failed at offset: nnnn
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected.
System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected.
Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn.
System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP
The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system.
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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.
Real time clock error
Real-Time Clock fails BIOS hardware test. May require board repair.
Check date and time settings
BIOS found date or time out of range and reset the Real-Time Clock. May require setting legal date (1991-2099).
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used
Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait
states, improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup and verify that the waitstate configuration is correct.
This error is cleared the next time the system is booted.
Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS
Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS.
Diskette drive A error
Diskette drive B error
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is attached correctly.
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP
Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.
Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP
Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.
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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.
Software NMI Failed
ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable
Interrupt).
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed
ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.
device Address Conflict
Address conflict for specified device.
Allocation Error for: device
Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified device.
CD ROM Drive
CD ROM Drive identified.
Entering SETUP ...
Starting Setup program
Failing Bits: nnnn
The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. See errors
230, 231, or 232 above for offset address of the failure in System,
Extended, or Shadow memory.
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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.
nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
nnnn kB System RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
One or more I2O Block Storage Devices were excluded from the Setup
Boot Menu
There was not enough room in the IPL table to display all installed I2O blockstorage devices.
Operating system not found
Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.
Parity Check 1 nnnn
Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Parity is a method for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates that some data has been corrupted.
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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 <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> 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 <F2> to enter Setup
Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.
PS/2 Mouse:
PS/2 mouse identified.
Run the I2O Configuration Utility
One or more unclaimed block storage devices have the Configuration Request bit set in the LCT. Run an I2O Configuration Utility (e.g. the SAC utility).
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn
Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the BIOS which can be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.
Video BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.
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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. BIOS may also issue one of the following beep codes:
1 long and two short beeps - video configuration error
1 continuous long beep - no memory detected
Terminal POST Errors
If a terminal type of error occurs, BIOS will shut down the system. Before doing so, BIOS will write the error to port 80h, attempt to initialize video and write the error in the top left corner of the screen.
The following is a list of codes that may be written to port 80h.
POST Code Description
0Bh
0Ch
0Eh
0Fh
10h
11h
12h
13h
02h
03h
04h
06h
07h
08h
09h
0Ah
14h
16h
17h
Verify Real Mode
Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
Get CPU type
Initialize system hardware
Disable shadow and execute code from the ROM.
Initialize chipset with initial POST values
Set IN POST flag
Initialize CPU registers
Enable CPU cache
Initialize caches to initial POST values
Initialize I/O component
Initialize the local bus IDE
Initialize Power Management
Load alternate registers with initial POST values
Restore CPU control word during warm boot
Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices
Initialize keyboard controller
1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum
Initialize cache before memory Auto size
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4Bh
4Ch
4Eh
4Fh
50h
51h
52h
54h
55h
58h
59h
5Ah
5Bh
41h
42h
45h
46h
47h
48h
49h
4Ah
2Fh
32h
33h
36h
38h
3Ah
3Ch
3Dh
POST Code Description
18h
1Ah
1Ch
20h
22h
24h
28h
29h
2Ah
2Ch
2Eh
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 line xxxx*
1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of memory bus
Enable cache before system BIOS shadow
Test CPU bus-clock frequency
Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager
Warm start shut down
Shadow system BIOS ROM
Auto size cache
Advanced configuration of chipset registers
Load alternate registers with CMOS values
Initialize extended memory for RomPilot
Initialize interrupt vectors
POST device initialization
2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
Initialize I20 support
Check video configuration against CMOS
Initialize PCI bus and devices
Initialize all video adapters in system
QuietBoot start (optional)
Shadow video BIOS ROM
Display BIOS copyright notice
Initialize MultiBoot
Display CPU type and speed
Initialize EISA board
Test keyboard
Set key click if enabled
Enable USB devices
2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts
Initialize POST display service
Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”
Disable CPU cache
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92h
93h
95h
96h
97h
98h
88h
89h
8Ah
8Bh
8Ch
8Fh
90h
91h
POST Code Description
6Ah
6Bh
6Ch
6Eh
70h
72h
76h
7Ch
5Ch
60h
62h
64h
66h
67h
68h
69h
7Dh
7Eh
80h
81h
82h
83h
84h
85h
86h
87h
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 (optional)
Display shadow-area message
Display possible high address for UMB recovery
Display error messages
Check for configuration errors
Check for keyboard errors
Set up hardware interrupt vectors
Initialize Intelligent System Monitoring
Initialize coprocessor if present
Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs
Late POST device initialization
Detect and install external RS232 ports
Configure non-MCD IDE controllers
Detect and install external parallel ports
Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices
Re-initialize onboard I/O ports.
Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices
(optional)
Initialize BIOS Data Area
Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
Initialize floppy controller
Determine number of ATA drives (optional)
Initialize hard-disk controllers
Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers
Jump to UserPatch2
Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
Install CD ROM for boot
Clear huge ES segment register
Fix up Multi Processor table
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POST Code Description
BDh
BEh
BFh
C0h
C1h
C2h
C3h
C4h
B4h
B5h
B6h
B7h
B9h
BAh
BBh
BCh
C5h
C6h
C7h
C8h
C9h
CAh
CBh
A4h
A8h
AAh
ACh
AEh
B0h
B1h
B2h
99h
9Ah
9Ch
9Dh
9Eh
9Fh
A0h
A2h
CCh
Check for SMART Drive (optional)
Shadow option ROMs
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 F2 prompt
Scan for F2 key stroke
Enter SETUP
Clear Boot flag
Check for errors
Inform RomPilot about the end of POST.
POST done - prepare to boot operating system
1 One short beep before boot
Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
Check password (optional)
Initialize ACPI BIOS
Prepare Boot
Initialize SMBIOS
Initialize PnP Option ROMs
Clear parity checkers
Display MultiBoot menu
Clear screen (optional)
Check virus and backup reminders
Try to boot with INT 19
Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)
Initialize error logging
Initialize error display function
Initialize system error handler
PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
Initialize note dock (optional)
Initialize note dock late
Force check (optional)
Extended checksum (optional)
Redirect Int 15h to enable remote keyboard
Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies
Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk
Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video
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POST Code Description
CDh
CEh
D2h
Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA
Initialize digitizer and display message
Unknown interrupt
The following are for boot block in Flash ROM
POST Code Description
E8h
E9h
EAh
EBh
ECh
EDh
EEh
EFh
E0h
E1h
E2h
E3h
E4h
E5h
E6h
E7h
F0h
F1h
F2h
F3h
F4h
F5h
F6h
F7h
Initialize the chipset
Initialize the bridge
Initialize the CPU
Initialize system timer
Initialize system I/O
Check force recovery boot
Checksum BIOS ROM
Go to BIOS
Set Huge Segment
Initialize Multi Processor
Initialize OEM special code
Initialize PIC and DMA
Initialize Memory type
Initialize Memory size
Shadow Boot Block
System memory test
Initialize interrupt vectors
Initialize Run Time Clock
Initialize video
Initialize System Management Manager
Output one beep
Clear Huge Segment
Boot to Mini DOS
Boot to Full DOS
* If the BIOS detects error on 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that have failed. For example, “2C 0002” means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. “2E 1020" means data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. The BIOS also sends the bitmap to the port-80 LED display. It first displays the checkpoint code, followed by a delay, the high-order byte, another delay, and then the loworder byte of the error. It repeats this sequence continuously.
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Software Installation Instructions
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 b o o t a b l e C D s t h a t c a m e p a c k a g e d w i t h y o u r m o t h e r b o a r d . ( * F o r
Adaptec's SCSI HostRAID Utility, please refer to the CDs that came with your motherboard.)
C-1 Introduction to the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID
Controller Driver
Serial ATA (SATA)
Serial ATA(SATA) is a physical storage interface. It uses a single cable with a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices.
It is a serial link which supports SATA Transfer rates from 150MBps. Because the serial cables used in SATA are thinner than the traditional cables used in
Parallel ATA(PATA), SATA systems have better airflow and can be installed in smaller chassis than Parallel ATA. In addition, the cables used in PATA can only extend to 40cm long, while Serial ATA cables can extend up to one meter.
Overall, Serial ATA provides better functionality than Parallel ATA.
Introduction to the Intel ICH5R I/O Controller Hub
Located in the South Bridge of the Intel E7520 (Lindenhurst) Chipset, the ICH5R
I/O Controller Hub provides the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of the system. It supports 2-channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller (PATA) and two Serial ATA (SATA) Host Controllers, which support up to two Serial
ATA ports and up to two RAID drives.
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Configuring BIOS settings for the SATA RAID Functions
1. Press the <Del> 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. Once in the "Exit" Menu, scroll down the menu to select the item- "Load Optimized Default settings" and press the <Enter> key. Select "OK" to confirm the selection. Press the
<Enter> key to load the default settings to the BIOS.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the "Main" Menu in the BIOS.
4. Scroll down to the next item-"SATA RAID Enable", select "Enabled" and press <Enter>.
5. Tap the <Esc> key and scroll down to "Exit". Select "Save and Exit" from the "Exit" menu. Press the <Enter> key to save the changes and exit the BIOS.
6. Once you've exited the BIOS Utility, the system will re-boot.
7. During the system startup, press the <Ctrl> and the <A> keys simultaneously to run the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility when prompted by the following message:
Press <Ctrl><A> for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility.
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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.
RAID mirroring (RAID 1) allows the data to be simultaneously written to two drives, so critical data is always available even if a single hard disk fails.
Due to the built-in functionality, the X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 is specially designed to keep pace with the increasing performance demands of computer systems by improving disk I/O throughput and providing data accessibility regardless of a single disk failure. By incorporating the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA into the motherboard design, Supermicro's X6DHR-8G2/
X6DHR-iG2 offers the user with the benefits of SATARAID without the high costs associated with hardware RAID applications.
(*Note: For Adaptec's RAID Driver Installation Instructions, please refer to the Adaptec RAID Controller User's Guide: "Emb_SA_RAID_UG.pdf" in the
CD that came with this motherboard. You can also download a copy of
Adaptec's User's Guide from our web site at www.supermicro.com.)
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)
The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility, including:
*Array Configuration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create, configure and manage arrays.
* Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks.
To run the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility, you will need to enable the
RAID function in the system BIOS (refer to Chapter 4 for System BIOS
Configurations), and then, press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously when prompted to do so during the system startup. (Refer to the previous page for detailed instructions.)
(*Note: To select an option, use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then press the <Enter> key to select it. To return to the previous menu, press the <ESC> key.)
A. Using the Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) 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 <Ctrl> and <A> key simultaneously, and the main menu will appear.
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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 <enter> key to select
"Managing Arrays" from the main menu (as shown above).
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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. The physical disks associated with the array are displayed here.
5. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
Deleting Arrays
*Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent the loss of data. Deleted arrays cannot be restored.
To delete an existing array:
1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the
ARC utility.
2. From the ARC main menu, select Array Configuration Utility
(ACU).
3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays.
4. Select the array you wish to delete and press Delete.
5. In the Array Properties dialog box, select Delete and press
Enter. The following prompt is displayed:
*Warning!! Deleting the array will render array unusable. Do you want to delete the array?(Yes/No):
RAID 1 only—the following prompt is also displayed:
Deleting the partition will result in data loss! Do you also want to delete the partition? (Yes/No):
6. Press Yes to delete the array or partition or No to return to the previous menu.
7. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
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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.
2 From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility Main Menu
(ACU) (as shown on the first screen on page B-5).
3 From the ACU menu, select Create Array.
4 Select the disks for the new array and press Insert (as the screen shown below).
(*Note: To deselect any disk, highlight the disk and press Delete.)
5 Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. The Array
Properties menu displays (as the screen shown on the next page).
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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. In the Array Properties menu (as shown in the following screen), select an array type and press Enter.
Note that only the available array types: RAID 0, and RAID1, are displayed on the screen. (*RAID 0 or RAID 1 requires two drives.)
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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.
The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate.
Raid Level Create Via When Appropriate
RAID 0
RAID 0
No Init
Migrate
(*Note)
Creating a RAID 0 on new drives
Creating a RAID 0 from one new drive and one drive with data you wish to preserve
RAID 1
RAID 1
RAID 1
RAID 1
Build1
Clear
Quick
Init
Any time you wish to create a RAID 1, but especially if you have data on one drive that you wish to preserve
Creating a RAID 1 on new drives, or when you want to ensure that the array contains no data after creation.
Fastest way to create a RAID 1.
Appropriate when using new drives
(*Note:
If you select Migrate for RAID 0, or Build for RAID 1, you will be asked to select the source drive. The contents of the source drive will be preserved. However, the data on the new drive will be lost.)
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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. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a
RAID . However, during a build operation, only the smaller drive can be selected as the source or first drive.
5. When migrating from single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger drive to a smaller drive is allowed. However, the destination drive must be at least half the capacity of the source drive.
6. Adaptec does not recommend that you migrate or build an array on
Windows dynamic disks (volumes), as it will result in data loss.
Warning: Do not interrupt the creation of a RAID 0 using the Migrate option.
If you do, you will not be able to restart, or to recover the data that was on the source drive.
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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.
An asterisk will appear next to the bootable array (as shown in the picture below:)
Deleting a Bootable Array
To delete a bootable array:
1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays.
2. From the List of Arrays, select the bootable array (*) you want to delete, and press Ctrl+B. (* a bootable array is the array marked with an asterisk (as shown in the picture above.)
3. Enter Y to delete a bootable array when the following message is displayed:
"The array is already marked bootable. Do you want to make this array as not bootable? (Yes/No):" Then, the bootable array will be deleted and the asterisk will disappear.
(*Note: do not use the delete key to delete the bootable array.)
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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 <Insert>, and then, press <Enter>.
5. Press yes when the following prompt is displayed:
"Do you want to create spare?" (Yes/No?)
The spare you have selected will appear in the Select Drive Menu.
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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. If the drive is used in an array, you may not be able to use the array again.
Do not initialize a disk that is part of a boot array. To determine which disks are associated with a particular array, please refer to Viewing Array
Properties.
To initialize drives:
1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility.
2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU) (as shown in the screen below).
3. Select Initialize Drives (as shown in the screen below).
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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).
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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.
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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.
To Rebuild an array:
1 From the Main Menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown in the screen below). From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to Rebuild.
2 Press Ctrl+R to Rebuild.
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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.)
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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.)
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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. Please back up your data before starting this procedure.)
2. Verify Disk Media—Scans the media of a disk drive for defects.
To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
1. Once you have completed RAID array configurations, press ESC to exit.
The following screen will appear.
2. Press Yes to exit the 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.)
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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 <ENTER>.
c. From the next screen displayed, choose the OS driver you want to install and press <Enter>.
d. Insert a formatted diskette into drive A: and press <Enter> as prompted.
e. Exit the program after the process is completed. Then, reboot the system.
f. Insert the Microsoft Windows OS Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start to boot up from CD.
g. Press the <F6> key when the message-"Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays.
h. When the Windows OS Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify additional device(s).
i. Insert the driver diskette-"Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA Raid Controller
Driver" into Drive A: and press the <Enter> key.
j. Choose the Adaptec Embedded Host Serial ATA Raid Controller from the list indicated in the Windows OS Setup Screen, and press the <Enter> key.
k. Press the <Enter> key to continue the installation process. (If you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do it at this time.) Once all devices are specified, press the <Enter> key to continue with the installation.
l. From the Windows OS Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. The OS
Setup will automatically load all device files, and, then, continue the Windows OS installation.
m. After the Windows OS Installation is completed, the system will automatically reboot.
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B-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.
Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen
(*Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After
installing each item, you must re-boot the system before moving
on to the next item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD. )
(*Please refer to the Adaptec User's Guide for the installation of
A d a p t e c ' s S e r i a l A T A R A I D C o n t r o l l e r D r i v e r . A d a p t e c ' s U s e r ' s
Guide is included in the CD. You can also download a copy of the user's guide from our web site.)
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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 calledthe 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. Supero
Doctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See the Figure below for a display of the
Supero Doctor III interface.
(*The Default User Name and Password are ADMIN.)
Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)
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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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