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Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X8DA3/ X8DAi motherboard.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 Email: sales@supermicro.
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X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 1-1 1-2 Chipset Overview ............................................................................................ 1-9 1-3 Special Features ........................................................................................... 1-10 1-4 PC Health Monitoring ..............................................
Table of Contents Fan Headers............................................................................................. 2-20 Speaker/Power LED Header .................................................................... 2-20 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ............................................ 2-21 Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 2-21 Wake-On-LAN .....................................................................
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Memory Errors ............................................................................................... 3-2 3-2 Technical Support Procedures ........................................................................ 3-3 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 3-3 3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 3-4 Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction.....
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. The following items are included in the retail box.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual X8DA3/X8DAi Image Note: The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you’ve received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in the manual.
Chapter 1: Introduction Fan5 Fan6 JPI2C JPW3 JPW2 JPW1 P1 DIMM3A Fan1 USB2/3 USB0/1 KB/Mouse X8DA3/X8DAi Motherboard Layout P1 DIMM3B P1 DIMM2A COM1 P1 DIMM2B P1 DIMM1A CPU2 Fan7/CPU2 Rev. 2.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Fan5 Fan6 JPI2C JPW3 JPW2 JPW1 P1 DIMM3A Fan1 USB2/3 USB0/1 KB/Mouse X8DA3/X8DAi Quick Reference P1 DIMM3B P1 DIMM2A COM1 P1 DIMM2B P1 DIMM1A CPU2 Fan7/CPU2 Rev. 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction X8DA3/X8DAi Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Chapter 2) SMB to PCI-Exp.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Motherboard Features CPU • Two Intel® 5500/5600 Series Processor (LGA 1366) processors. Each processor supports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect links of up to 51.2 GB/s Data Transfer Rate (6.4 GT/s per direction) Memory • Twelve 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 96 GB Registered ECC or 48 GB Unbuf. ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 1333 MHz/1066 MHz/800 MHz DIMM modules Chipset • Intel 5520 platform, including the IOH-36D and the ICH10R (South Bridge).
Chapter 1: Introduction • • • • Auto-switching voltage regulator for CPU cores System overheat/Fan Fail LED Indicator and control Chassis intrusion detection System resource alert via Supero Doctor III ACPI Features • • • • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator Main switch override mechanism ACPI Power Management Keyboard Wakeup from Soft-off Onboard I/O • Intel ICH10R supports six SATA2 ports (with RAID0, RAID1, RAID10, RAID5 supported in the Windows OS Environment) • LSI 1068E supports e
Intel 5520 LSI 1068 IOH-36D PCI-Ex16 Ports #7-10 PCI-Ex4 Ports #1-2 Port #0 ESI PCIEx4 #2 AC'97 DMI LANES1/2 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 Intel ICH10 R PHY#1 PCI-Ex1 iI82573V LANE5 PHY#2 PCI-Ex1 i82573L LANE6 1394 TI 3.0 Gb/S SATA PCI-Ex4 #5 #3 #2 #1 #0 USB 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel 5520 platform, the X8DA3/ X8DAi motherboard provides the performance and feature set optimized for dualprocessor-based high-end workstations, CAD systems and intensive-application platforms. The 5500/5600 Series Processor platform consists of the 5500/5600 Series Processor (LGA 1366) processor, the IOH-36D, and the ICH10R (South Bridge).
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual 1-3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on) or for it to automatically return to a power - on state. See the Advanced BIOS Setup section to change this setting. The default setting is Last State.
Chapter 1: Introduction notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a pre-defined range. 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual 1-6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X8DA3/X8DAi can accommodate 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, the two onboard 12V 8-pin power connections are also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. • Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual 2-2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on ! the label area of the fan. Notes: 1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. 2. Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsink and heatsink fans. 3.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual CPU Socket CPU 1. After removing the plastic cap, using your thumb and the index finger, hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. 2. Align the CPU key, the semicircle cutout, against the socket key, the notch below the gold Socket Keys color dot on the side of the socket. 3. Once both the CPU and the socket are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing a CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die because the required amount has already been applied. Screw#1 Screw#2 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. Screw#1 Install Screw#1 3. Install two diagonal screws (ie the #1 and the #2 screws) and tighten them until just snug (-do not fully tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) 4.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink and prevent damage to the CPU or other components. 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. If you are using an active heatsink, disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header. Using a screwdriver to remove Screw#1 3.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Memory Installation Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance (See step 1). DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1-DIMM 1A.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Memory Support The X8DA3/X8DAi supports up to 96 GB DDR3 Registered ECC or 48 GB Unbuff. ECC/Non ECC 1333 MHz/1066 MHz/800 MHz in 12 DIMMs. Memory speed support is dependent on the type of CPU used on the board. DIMM Module Population Configuration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation.
Chapter 2: Installation 1.5V RDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 Processors Installed Note 1: 1333 RDIMMs MHz will run at 1066 MHz (-BIOS automatic downgrading) Note 2: 1333/1066 RDIMMs MHz will run at 800 MHz (-BIOS automatic downgrading) Note 3: MIxing of 1.35V and 1.5V DIMMs is not recommended. 1.5V UDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 Processors Installed DIMM Slots per Channel DIMMs Populated per Channel DIMM Type (Unb.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Note 1: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory. Note 2: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. (See the following Memory Availability Table.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing and Removing DIMMs DIMM DDR3 Notch Notch X8DA3/i Rev. 2.0 Release Tab Note: Notch should align with the receptive point on the slot Release Tab To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual 2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. 1. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports 6 5 13 2 16 10 X8DA3/i Rev. 2.0 1 4 3 7 8 9 Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions Back Panel Connectors 1. Keyboard (Purple) 2. PS/2 Mouse (Green) 3. Back Panel USB Port 0 4. Back Panel USB Port 1 5. Back Panel USB Port 2 6.
Chapter 2: Installation 2. Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. JF1 Header Pins 20 19 Ground NMI X8DA3/i Rev. 2.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual 3. Front Control Panel Pin Definitions 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# Definition 19 Control 20 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. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 15 +5V 16 Ground A. NMI B.
Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity (for any hard drive activities on the system, including SAS, Pin# Definition 13 +5V 14 HD Active Serial ATA and IDE). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED Cable to the OH/ Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chassis overheating or fan failure. Pin# Definition 7 Vcc 8 Ground OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground pin definitions. Power Button Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual 2-6 Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions ATX Power Connector There are a 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW3) and two 8-pin CPU PWR connectors (JPW1/ JPW2) on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. For the 8-pin PWR (JPW1/JPW2), please refer to the item listed below.
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (USB0/1/2/3) There are ten USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports/headers on the Pin# Definitions Pin# Definition 1 Vcc 2 Data- 3 Data+ 4 Ground 5 NA 1 +5V motherboard. Back Panel USB Ports 2 PO- 0/1/2/3 are located at JUSB1. The 3 PO+ 4 Ground 5 N/A other six are Front Panel Accessible USB headers.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions The X8DA3/X8DAi has six chassis/system fan headers (Fan1 to Fan6) and two CPU fans Pin# Definition (Fan7/Fan8) on the motherboard. All these 1 Ground 4-pin fans headers are backward compatible 2 +12V 3 Tachometer 4 PWR Modulation with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only. The fan speeds are controlled by a Hardware Monitoring setting in the BIOS.
Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 Pin# Definition mouse are located on the back panel. 1 Data See the table on the right for pin defi- 2 NC 3 Ground 4 VCC 5 Clock 6 NC nitions. (The mouse port is above the keyboard port. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions The Wake-On-LAN header is located at JWOL1 on the motherboard. You must also have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN connector and a cable to use this feature. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 +5V Standby 2 Ground 3 Wake-up Overheat LED Pin Definitions Overheat LED/Fan Fail (JOH1) The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED indicator to provide warnings of chassis overheating or fan failure.
Chapter 2: Installation GLAN2 GLAN 1/2 (Giga-bit Ethernet Ports) Two G-bit Ethernet ports are located on the I/O backplane. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. GLAN1 T-SGPIO Headers T-SGPIO Pin Definitions Fan5 Fan6 Pin# Definition Pin Definition 1 NC 2 NC 3 Ground 4 Data 5 Load 6 Ground 7 NC 8 NC Note: NC= No Connections A.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Power SMB (I2C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power System Management Bus (I2C) Connector (JPI 2C) monitors power supply, fan and system temperatures. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 Clock 2 Data 3 PWR Fail 4 Ground 5 +3.3V SMB Header Pin Definitions SMB A System Management Bus header is located at J5. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the SMB I2C con- Pin# Definition 1 Data 2 Ground nection on your system.
Chapter 2: Installation High Definition Audio (HD Audio) This motherboard features a 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio (HDA) codec that Orange: CEN/LFE Blue: Line-In provides 10DAC channels, simultaneously supporting 7.1 sound playback with 2 chan- Black: Back Surround Green:Front nels of independent stereo sound outputs.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual CNF1/CNF2 Connection CNF1 Pin Definitions CNF1/CNF2 provide the IEEE 1394a connections on the motherboard. Pin# Defin. Pin# Defin 1 PTPA0+ 2 PTPA0- See the tables on the right for pin 3 GND 4 GND definitions. 5 PTPB0+ 6 PTPB0- 7 PWR 1394a 8 PWR 1394a 10 ZX CNF2 Pin Definitions Pin# Defin.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins 3 2 1 3 2 1 To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change Jumper Cap the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad Setting on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent the accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Note: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.
Chapter 2: Installation I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots I2C to PCI-Exp Jumper Settings Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus Jumper Setting 2 Definition (I C) to PCI-Express slots. The default 1-2 Enabled setting is Open to disable the connec- 2-3 Disabled (Default) tion. See the table on the right for jumper settings. I2C Bus to PCI-X Slots I2C to PCI-X Jumper Settings Jumpers JI2C3, and JI2C4 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to PCI-X slots.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual SAS Enable/Disable SAS Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPS1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard SAS connections. Jumper Setting The default setting is Pins 1-2 to enable the connection. See the table on the right Definition 1-2 SAS Enabled (Default) 2-3 SAS Disabled for jumper settings. SAS RAID Select SAS RAID Config. Select Jumper Settings Fan5 Fan6 Jumper Setting Definition Open Integrated Target Mode (IT) Closed (Default) Software RAID (SR) A.
Chapter 2: Installation CNF1/CNF2 Enable CNF1/2 Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPI1 allows you to enable or dis- Jumper Setting able CNF1/CNF2 (IEEE1394a) connection support. The default setting is Pins Fan5 Fan6 JPW1 P1 DIMM3A Fan1 P1 DIMM3B P1 DIMM2A COM1 P1 DIMM2B P1 DIMM1A CPU2 Fan7/CPU2 Rev. 2.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual 2-8 Onboard Indicators Link Activity LED LED GLAN LEDs There are two GLAN ports on the motherboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis) GLAN Activity Indicator LED Settings has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
Chapter 2: Installation SAS LED Indicators Onboard SAS LED Indicators (LES1/LES2) Settings Two Onboard SAS LED are located at LES1/LES2 on the motherboard. When LED# this LES1 is on, SAS Connections are active. When this LES2 is on, SAS con- Color Definition LES1 Activity LED Green SAS: Active LES2 Heartbeat LED Yellow SAS: Normal Fan5 Fan6 A. SAS Activity LED JPI2C JPW3 JPW2 JPW1 P1 DIMM3A Fan1 USB2/3 USB0/1 KB/Mouse nections work properly.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual 2-9 Floppy Drive, SIMLP, Serial ATA and Hard Disk Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial ATA (SATA) Ports Serial ATA Pin Definitions Six Serial ATA Ports (I-SATA0~ISATA 5) are located at JS1~JS6 Pin# Definition on the motherboard. These ports 1 Ground provide serial-link signal transmis- 2 TX_P sion, which is faster than that of the traditional Parallel ATA. See the table 3 TX_N 4 Ground on the right for pin definitions.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual SIMLC IPMI Slot The SIMLC IPMI (Supermicro Intelligent Management) slot is located at Slot 0 on the motherboard. This slot supports the SMC SIMLC (IPMI) Add-On card. To use IPMI 2.0, install Supermicro's SIMLC Add-On card on this slot and download the IPMIView Utility to your system. For IPMI configuration instructions and SIMLC Add-On Card information, please refer to the SIMLC User Guide posted on our Web site @http://www. supermicro.com/products/accessories/addon/SIM.cfm.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Note: Always disconnect the power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. Before Power On 1.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to the Appendix for details on beep codes. Losing the System’s Setup Configuration 1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1-5 for details on recommended power supplies. 2.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to endusers, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DA3/X8DAi. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up. Note: In most cases, the key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen below the copyright message. Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Supermicro X8DA3/X8DAi • BIOS Build Version: This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system. • BIOS Build Date: This item displays the date when this BIOS was completed. • AMI BIOS Core Version: This item displays the revision number of the AMI BIOS Core upon which your BIOS was built. Processor The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in your system: • CPU Type: This item displays the type of CPU used in the motherboard.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit to access the submenu items: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Advanced Settings Select Boot Features WARNING: Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual C1E Support Select Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State. C1E significantly reduces the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a "Halt State." The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the hardware pre fetcher will pre fetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to improve CPU performance.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Simultaneous Multi-Threading (Available when supported by the CPU) Set to Enabled to use the Simultaneous Multi-Threading Technology, which will result in increased CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1 and 2.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual CPU Bridge Configuration QPI Links Speed This feature selects QPI's data transfer speed. The options are Slow-mode, and Full Speed. QPI Frequency This selects the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 4.800 GT, 5.866GT, 6.400 GT. QPI L0s and L1 This enables the QPI power state to low power. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hysteresis Temperature (Closed Loop Only) Temperature Hysteresis is the temperature lag (in degrees Celsius) after the set DIMM temperature threshold is reached before Closed Loop Throttling begins. The options are Disabled, 1.5oC, 3.0oC, and 6.0oC. Guardband Temperature (Closed Loop Only) This is the temperature which applies to the DIMM temperature threshold. Each step is in 0.5oC increment. The default is [006]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual Crystal Beach/DCA (Direct Cache Access-available when Crystal Beach/ DMA is enabled.) This feature works in conjunction with the Intel I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to accelerate the performance of the TOE device. When this feature set to Enabled, it will enhance overall system performance by providing direct cache access for data transferring. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hand-Off support. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from the BIOScontrolled to the OS-controlled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. HDA Controller Select Enabled to activate the onboard High-Definition Audio controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Front_Side Audio Mode Use this feature to select Front Side Audio Mode. Select HD Audio to enable HD (High-Definition) Audio support. Select AC' 97 to use AC' 97 Audio. The options are HD Audio and AC' 97 Audio.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with a 48-bit LBA mode addressing. If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode. The options are Disabled and Auto.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Select SWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select MWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs. Select MWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 13.3 MBs. Select MWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. Select UDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual PCI/PnP Configuration Clear NVRAM This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot. The options are No and Yes. Plug & Play OS Selecting Yes allows the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the AMI BIOS to configure all devices in the system. PCI Latency Timer This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 1/2", 1.44MB 3 1/2" and 2.88MB 3 1/2". The default setting for Floppy A is 1.44MB 3 1/2", and for Floppy B is Disabled. Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual Select Boot Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot Loader. The options are Disabled, Boot Loader, and Always. Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection. The options are ANSI, VT100, and VT-UTF8. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support A terminal keyboard definition that provides a way to send commands from a remote console. Available options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS and system cooling. In both the alarms above, please take immediate action as shown below. CPU Temperature/System Temperature This feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU and the System. The following items will be displayed for your reference only: CPU 1 Temperature/CPU 2 Temperature The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures (Celsius/Fahrenheit) has been upgraded to a more advanced feature by Intel in its newer processors.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual Notes: 1. The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU. 2. The information provided above is for your reference only. For more information on thermal management, please refer to Intel’s Web site at www.Intel.com. System Temperature: The system temperature will be displayed (in degrees in Celsius and Fahrenheit) as it is detected by the BIOS. Voltage Monitoring Vcore, 3.3Vcc, 12V, V_DIMM, 5V, -12V, 3.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS S3 (STR) - The CPU has no power and the power supply goes on reduced power mode. However, main memory (RAM) is still powered. ACPI APIC Support Select Enabled to include the ACPI APIC Table Pointer in the RSDT (Root System Description Table) pointer list. The options are Enabled and Disabled. APIC ACPI SCI IRQ When this item is set to Enabled, APIC ACPI SCI IRQ is supported by the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual IPMI Configuration (Available when an IPMI Card is installed on the board.) Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is used for system health monitoring and system management. Status of BMC This feature displays the status of the BMC controller which manages the interface between system software and hardware. IPMI Firmware Revision This feature displays the firmware revision of current IPMI platform.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Set LAN Configuration Use this feature to configure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address. Channel Number Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Config command. This is initially set to [1]. Channel Number Status This feature returns the channel status for the Channel Number selected above: "Channel Number is OK" or "Wrong Channel Number". IP Address Configuration This submenu displays the following IP Address Configuration information.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual Parameter Selector Use this feature to select the parameter of your Mac Address configuration. MAC Address This item displays the MAC address of this computer. MAC addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers (Base 16, 0 ~ 9, A, B, C, D, E, F) separated by dots. (i.e., 00.30.48.D0.D4.60). Current MAC Address in BMC This item displays the current MAC address used for your IPMI connection.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DMI Event Log View Event Log Use this option to view the System Event Log. Mark all events as read This option marks all events as read. The options are OK and Cancel. Clear event log This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages. The options are OK and Cancel. 4-4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual • View Only: allows access to the Setup Utility, but cannot change the fields, • Limited: allows only limited fields to be changed such as Date and Time, • No Access: prevents User access to the Setup Utility. Change User Password Select this feature and press to access the submenu, and then enter a new User Password. Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) This item allows you to clear a user password after it has been entered.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled. • 1st Boot Device - 1st Floppy Drive • 2nd Boot Device - [USB: XXXXXXXXX] Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual 4-6 Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Settings Exit system setup after saving the changes. Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 BIOS Recovery Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating. This is to avoid possible boot failure.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual 4.7.2 Boot Sector Recovery from an IDE CD-ROM This process is almost identical to the process of Boot Sector Recovery from a USB device, except that the BIOS image file is loaded from a CD-ROM. Use a CD-R or CD-RW drive to burn a CD with the BIOS image file in it, and name the file "SUPER. ROM" for the recovery process to load the file. 4.7.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4. Power on your system and click the button in the Hyper Terminal. The terminal screen will display the following messages. Press to update BIOS. Confirm update BIOS? (y/n) y Begin remote BIOS flash? (y/n) y Starting remote flash. Upload new BIOS file using Xmodem protocol. 5. Following the instructions given on the screen to update the BIOS. These instructions are also shown below. a. At the prompt, press the to update the BIOS. b.
X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual d. Once the ROM file extraction is completed, the message: "New BIOS received OK" will display. 8. Once remote BIOS flash is completed, the system will reboot. Note: AMIBIOS Serial Flash will work with any terminal communications program that supports VT-100 and XModem protocols, including protocols designed for GNU/LINUX & BSD operating systems such as minicom. It is recommended that the terminal program be configured to use the 'CR/ LF' style of line termination.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
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Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all hardware components have been installed, you must first configure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To configure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our web site at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. Note: The following OS installation instructions are written for the Windows XP/2003 OS only.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual B-2 Installing the Windows OS for a Non-RAID System 1. Insert Microsoft's Windows OS Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. 2. Continue with the OS installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display. 3. From the Windows OS Setup screen, press the key. The OS Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue with the Windows OS installation. 4.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Appendix C Software Installation Instructions C-1 Installing Software Programs After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Notes: 1.
X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual C-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
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(Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
