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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 X7DA8+/X7DAE+ motherboard. The X7DA8+/X7DAE+ supports dual Intel Quad-Core and Dual-Core processors with a front side bus speed of 1.333 GHz/1.066 GHz/667 MHz.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual .................................................................................. iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ...................................................
Table of Contents Power Fail LED ........................................................................................ 2-12 Reset Button ......................................................................................... 2-13 Power Button .......................................................................................... 2-13 2-6 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 2-14 ATX Power Connector ...............................
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Onboard Power LED ................................................................................ 2-31 2-9 Parallel Port, Floppy, SIMLP IPMI, Hard Disk Drive and SCSI Connections .. 2-32 Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 2-32 Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 2-33 SIMLP IPMI Slot ....................................................................
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.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. Tel: San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Web Site: support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands +31 (0) 73-6400390 +31 (0) 73-6416525 sales@supermicro.
Chapter 1: Introduction X7DA8+/X7DAE+ 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.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual X7DA8+/X7DAE+ Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) J9B2 DIMM 4B (Bank 4) USB 0/ 1/2/3 JUSB1 J9B1 DIMM 4A (Bank 4) COM1 J8B3 DIMM 3B (Bank 3) J8B2 DIMM 3A (Bank 3) J8B1 DIMM 2B (Bank 2) J7B3 DIMM 2A (Bank 2) J7B2 DIMM 1B (Bank 1) J7B1 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) JOH1 LE1 CD1 CPU2 X7DA8+ Slot6 Slot5 Battery PCI-Exp x16 PCI-33MHz Clear CMOS JBT1 J5 Slot4 J6 South Bridge J22 J9 JWD Slot2 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot3 JPL1 S I/O PCI-Exp x4 J8 ESB JI2C3 JI2
Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference (X7DA8+/X7DAE+) Jumper J3P Description 3rd PWR Failure Detect Off (Disabled) JAR Alarm Reset Off (Disabled) JBT1 JCF1 JI2C1/JI2C2 CMOS Clear Compact Card Master/Slave Select SMB to PCI-X Slots See Chapter 2 On (Master) Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JI2C3/JI2C4 SMB to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPA1 (*X7DA8+) SCSI Controller Enable Default Setting Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPA2, JPA3 JPL1/ JPL2 SCSI CHA(JPA2),CHB(JPA3)Term.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Motherboard Features CPU • Dual Intel® 64-bit LGA 771 Quad-Core/Dual-Core Xeon 5300/5100/5000 Series processors at a front side bus speed of 1.333 GHz/1.066 GHz/667 MHz Memory • Eight 240-pin DIMM sockets with support up to 32 GB ECC DDR2 FBD 667/533 Memory (*See Section 2-3 in Chapter 2 for DIMM Slot Population.) Chipset • Intel 5000X chipset, including: the 5000X Memory Control Hub (MCH), the Enterprise South Bridge 2 (ESB2), and the I/O subsystem (PXH-V).
Chapter 1: Introduction ACPI Features • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism Onboard I/O • Adaptec 7902 dual channel Ultra 320 SCSI w/Host RAID support (RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 10) (*X7DA8+ only) • • One SIM Low Profile IPMI slot Intel 82563 Gigabit Dual-Port Ethernet controller • 1 EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interfaces w/2 devices supported • 6 SATA ports (w/RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID 10) (*For the Windows OS only) • 1 floppy port interface • 1 serial
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual PROCESSOR#2 VRM PROCESSOR#1 ISL6307 J14 #3 FBD CHNL2 PCI-Exp X4 ATA 100 IDE CONN PXH-V #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 PCI-X 133 SATA ESB2 PCI33 MHz #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 3.0 Gb/S SCSI J6 #5 USB 2.0 HD Audio LPC KUMERAN RJ45 SIO W83627 HG GB LAN GILGAL PARALLEL PORT FDD RJ45 USB 7902 PCI32_Slot PCI-X Slot ZCR EBUS CONN PCI-EXP X8 J12 #1 1U-IPMI CONN System PWR #4B #4A PCIE X4 FBD CHNL3 #3B #3A FBD DIMM PCI-ExpX16 FBD CHNL1 #2B #2A EXP.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the 5000X chipset, the X7DA8+/ X7DAE+ motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual processor-based servers with configuration options optimized for communications, presentation, storage and computation applications or for use as workstations. The 5000X chipset supports single or dual Xeon 64-bit Quad-Core/Dual-Core processors with front side bus speeds of up to 1.333 GHz.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 1-3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must hit the power switch to turn it back on) or for it to automatically return to a power- on state. See the Power Lost Control setting in the Advanced BIOS Setup section to change the setting. The default setting is Last State.
Chapter 1: Introduction data, you can be alerted of the potential problem. You can also configure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature goes beyond a pre-defined range. 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application software.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 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. In addition, an onboard LAN controller can also support WOL without any connection to the WOL header. The 3-pin WOL header is to be used with a LAN add-on card only. Note: Wake-On-LAN requires an ATX 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction 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 Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electro-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following procedures 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.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 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. Intel's boxed Xeon CPU package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the LGA771 Processor Load Lever PnP Cap on top of the 1. Press the Load Plate load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position. 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Load Plate(w/PnP Cap attached) North Center Edge 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the North Center Edge and the South Center Edge of the CPU.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 4. Align CPU Pin1 (the CPU corner gold dot marked with a triangle) against the Socket Key socket corner that is marked with a triangle cutout. (Socket Notch) CPU Key (semi- 5. Align the CPU key that is the circle cutout) semi-circle cutout below a golden dot below the circle. against the socket key, the Notch on the same side of the triangle cutout on the socket. Corner with a triangle cutout CPU Pin1 6.
Chapter 2: Installation Installation and Removal of the Heatsink CEK Passive Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die-the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes Screw#1 Screw#2 are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. 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.) Screw#1 4.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 2-4 Installing DIMMs Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1). DIMM Installation (See Figure 2-2) 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with Bank 1. (Refer to the Memory Configuration Table below for more details.) 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99 PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76 PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51 PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-MB boundary- 512 MB 3.01 VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85 TSEG 1 MB 2.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. A. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports 6 5 SUPER ® X7DA8+ 8 2 13 16 10 1 4 3 7 9 12 15 11 14 Figure 2-3. Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions Back Panel Connectors 1. Keyboard (Purple) 2. PS/2 Mouse (Green) 3. Back Panel USB Port 0 4. Back Panel USB Port 1 5.
Chapter 2: Installation B. Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. Figure 2-4.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual C. Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 Pin# Definition of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. 19 Control 20 Ground Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 15 +5V 16 Ground A. NMI B.
Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity (for any hard drives on Pin# Definition 13 +5V 14 HD Active the system, including Serial ATA and IDE). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chassis overheating or fan failure. Refer to the Pin# Definition 7 Vcc 8 Ground OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status 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 the Pin# Definition hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for 3 Reset 4 Ground pin definitions. Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 2-6 Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V There are a 24-pin main power supply 14 -12V 2 +3.3V connector(JPW1) and an 8-pin CPU 15 COM 3 COM PWR connector (JPW3) on the motherboard. These power connectors 16 PS_ON 4 +5V 17 COM 5 COM meet the SSI EPS 12V specification.
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (USB0/1/2/3) There are six USB 2.0 (Universal Se- Pin# Definitions 1 +5V 2 PO- JUSB1, and the other two are Front 3 PO+ Panel USB headers (USB #4 & #5: 4 Ground JUSB2). See the tables on the right 5 N/A for pin definitions. Front Panel USB Pin Definitions (USB4) rial Bus) ports/headers on the motherboard.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Fan Headers The X7DA8+/ X7DAE+ has eight Fan Header Pin Definitions (Fan1-8) chassis/system fan headers (Fan1 to Fan8), including two CPU Fans (Fans 7/8). (Note: Pins 1-3 of a 4-pin fan Pin# Definition 1 Ground headers are backward compatible 2 +12V with the traditional 3-pin fans.) See 3 Tachometer the table on the right for pin defini- 4 PWR Modulation tions.
Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 Pin# Definition mouse are located at JKM1. See the 1 Data table on the right for pin definitions. (The mouse port is above the key- 2 NC 3 Ground board port. See the table on the right 4 VCC for pin definitions.) 5 Clock 6 NC Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1) Serial Ports Pin # COM1 is a connector located on the IO Backpanel.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions (JWOR) The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR. This function allows your computer to "wake up" when receiving an incoming call to the modem while in the suspend state. Pin# Definition 1 Ground 2 Wake-up See the table on the right for pin definitions. You must have a WakeOn-Ring card and cable to use this feature. Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is located at JWOL on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation GLAN 1/2 (Giga-bit Ethernet Ports) GLAN1 Two G-bit Ethernet ports are located at JLAN1 on the IO backplane. This GLAN2 port accepts RJ45 type cables. Speaker Connector (JD1-Pins 4/5/6/7) Power LED/Speaker Pin Setting On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for a power LED and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. See the table on the right for speaker pin definitions. Note: The speaker connector pins are for use with an external speaker.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Power Fault (PWR Supply Failure) PWR Supply Fail LED Pin Definitions Connect a cable from your power supply to the PSF (Power Supply Failure) header at JP3 to provide a warning of power supply failure. This warning signal is passed through the PWR_LED pin to indicate of a power failure on the chassis. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation SMB SMB Header Pin Definitions A System Management Bus header is located at J18. Connect the appropriate cable here to utilize SMB on your system. Pin# Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection PWR SMB Pin Definitions 2 Power SMB (I C) Connector Power SMB (I 2C) Connector (J17) 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.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Compact Flash Card PWR Connector Compact Flash Card PWR Connector A Compact Flash Card Power Connector is located at JWF1. For the Compact Flash Jumper Definition Card to work properly, you will need to configure JCF1 properly and connect the On Compact Flash Power On Off Compact Flash Power Off Compact Flash Card power cable to JWF1 first. Refer to the board layout below for the location.
Chapter 2: Installation High Definition Audio (HD Audio) Orange: CEN/LFE Blue: Line-In Black: Back Surround Green:Front Grey: Side Surround Pink: Mic-In The X7DA8+/E+ features a 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio (HDA) (JC1) codecs that provide 10DAC channels, simultaneously supporting 7.1 sound playback with 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo out for front L&R, rear L&R, center and subwoofer speakers.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Front Panel Audio Control When front panel headphones are plugged in, the back panel audio output is disabled. This is done through the FP Audio header (J14). If the front panel interface card is not connected to the front panel audio header, jumpers should be installed on the header (J14) pin pairs: 1-2, 5-6, and 9-10.
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 Jumper Cap to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder Setting pad on the printed circuit board. See the Pin 1-2 short motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent 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 SCSI Controller Enable/ Disable (*X7DA8+ Only) SCSI Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPA1) Jumper JPA1 is used to enable or disable the Adaptec SCSI controller. The default setting is on pins 1-2 to enable SCSI. See the table on the right for Both Jumpers Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled jumper settings. SCSI Termination Enable/ Disable (*X7DA8+ Only) SCSI Term.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect (J3P) 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Jumper Settings The system can notify you in the event Jumper Setting of a power supply failure. This feature is available when three power supply units are installed in the chassis with one act- Definition Closed Enabled Open Disabled (*Default) ing as a backup. If you only have one or two power supply units installed, you should disable this (the default setting) with J3P to prevent false alarms.
Chapter 2: Installation Compact Flash Master/Slave Select A Compact Flash Master/Slave Select Compact Flash Card Master/ Slave Select Jumper is located at JCF1. Close this jumper to enable Compact Flash Card. For the Compact Flash Card or the Jumper Definition Open Slave Compact Flash Jumper (JCF1) to work Closed Master properly, you will need to connect the Compact Flash Card power cable to JWF1 fi rst. Refer to the board layout below for the location.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 2-8 Onboard Indicators GLAN LEDs Activity Link LED LED There are two GLAN ports on the motherboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed Activity Link LED LED (Rear view: when facing the rear side of the chassis) of the connection. See the tables at right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation Overheat LED (JOH1) Overheat LED Pin Definitions The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED to provide warnings of chassis over- Pin# Definition heating. Refer to the layout below for the location. Also See the table on the right for 1 5vDC 2 OH Active pin definitions. Onboard Power LED (LE1) Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1) There is an Onboard Power LED (LE1) located on the motherboard. When LE1 is off, the system is off. When the green light is on, the system is on.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 2-9 Parallel Port, Floppy Drive, Hard Disk Drive, SIMLP IPMI 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.
Chapter 2: Installation Floppy Connector Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions (Floppy) The floppy connector is located at Pin# Definition J22. See the table below for pin 1 Ground 2 FDHDIN definitions.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions There are two IDE Connectors (JIDE1: Pin# Definition Blue, JIDE2: White) on the mother- 1 Reset IDE 2 Ground 3 Host Data 7 4 Host Data 8 5 Host Data 6 6 Host Data 9 The white IDE connector (JIDE2) is 7 Host Data 5 8 Host Data 10 designated the Secondary IDE Drive, 9 Host Data 4 10 Host Data 11 reserved for Compact Flash Card use 11 Host Data 3 12 Host Data 12 only. (See the note below.
Chapter 2: Installation Ultra 320 SCSI Connectors (*X7DA8+ only) There are two SCSI connectors on the motherboard. SCSI Channel A is located at JA1, and SCSI Channel B is located at JA2. Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra 320 SCSI connectors located at JA1 and JA2.
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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.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 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.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed; it depends on the modifications to the boot block code. 3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting Supermicro 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.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 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 the Windows OS and security and audio drivers.
Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DA8+/X7DAE+. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site (http://www.supermicro.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 4-2 Running Setup *Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options. (See the next page). When you first power on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately activated.
Chapter 4: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields, and enter the correct data. Press the key to save the data. BIOS Version The item displays the version of the current BIOS. BIOS Date The item displays the date that the BIOS was built.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Type This option allows the user to select the type of IDE hard drive. The option Auto will allow the BIOS to automatically confi gure the parameters of the HDD installed at the connection. Enter a number between 1 to 39 to select a predetermined HDD type. Select User to allow the user to enter the parameters of the HDD installed. Select CDROM if a CDROM drive is installed. Select ATAPI if a removable disk drive is installed.
Chapter 4: BIOS SATA Controller Mode Select Compatible to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be automaticallydetected and be placed in the Legacy Mode by the BIOS. Select Enhanced to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be to be automatically-detected and be placed in the Native IDE Mode. (*Note: The Enhanced mode is supported by the Windows 2000 OS or a later version.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 4-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing . Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
Chapter 4: BIOS ACPI Mode Use the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management on your system. The options are Yes and No. ACPI Sleep Mode Use the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management on your system when the system goes into the sleep mode. The options are S1 and S3.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Cache Video BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a Video BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area. Select Write Protect to enable the function and this area will be reserved for Video BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable this function and make this area available for other devices.
Chapter 4: BIOS Discrete MTRR Allocation If enabled, MTRRs (-Memory Type Range Registers) are configured as distinct, separate units and cannot be overlapped. If enabled, the user can achieve better graphic effects when using a Linux graphic driver that requires the write-combining configuration with 4GB or more memory. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCI Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual PCI Fast Delayed Transaction Select Enabled to set the ESB P2P Bridge Secondary Tim in order to improve heavy DMA transfer rates for PCI 32-bit Multi-Media cards. Reset Configuration Data If set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Configuration Data- (ESCD) area. The options are Yes and No. memory overlapping situation. Frequency for PCI-X#1, Mass (Mass Storage) This option allows the user to change the bus frequency for the devices installed in the slot indicated.
Chapter 4: BIOS Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. *Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. Incorrect values entered may cause system malfunction. Also, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system instability. When this occurs, revert to the default setting. SERR Signal Condition This setting specifies the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual AMB Thermal Sensor Select Enabled to enable the thermal sensor embedded in the Advanced Memory Buffer on a fully buffered memory module for thermal monitoring. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Thermal Throttle Select Enabled to enable the function of closed-loop thermal throttling on the fully buffered (FBD) memory modules.
Chapter 4: BIOS The High Precision Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options for this feature 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. Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual C1 Enhanced Mode (*Available when supported by the CPU.) Set to Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State to lower CPU voltage/frequency to prevent overheat. The options are Enabled and Disabled. (*Note: please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.) Execute Disable Bit (*Available when supported by the CPU and the OS.
Chapter 4: BIOS Intel Virtualization Technology (*Available when supported by the CPU.) Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. (*Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Mode This setting allows you to set 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.
Chapter 4: BIOS Event Log Capacity This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting. View DMI Event Log Highlight this item and press 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 to mark the DMI events as read.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual Hardware Monitoring This feature allows the user to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which determines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat. Warning! 1.Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature predefined by the CPU manufacturer may result in CPU overheat or system instability.
Chapter 4: BIOS Low – This level is considered as the ‘normal’ operating state. The CPU temperature is well below the CPU ‘Temperature Tolerance’. The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as configured in the BIOS (Fan Speed Control). Medium – The processor is running warmer. This is a ‘precautionary’ level and generally means that there may be factors contributing to this condition, but the CPU is still within its normal operating state and below the CPU ‘Temperature Tolerance’.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.) IPMI Specification Version: This item displays the current IPMI Version. Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled, the system will continue to log events received via system interface. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: BIOS OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank. The default setting is 10 (minutes.) (Please ignore this option when OS Boot Watch Dog is set to "Disabled".
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual IPMI LAN Configuration The following features allow the user to configure and monitor IPMI LAN settings. VLAN Tagging Select Enabled to enable Virtual LAN(s) for IPMI connections and allow the user to configure VLAN settings. The options are Enabled and Disabled. VLAN ID If VLAN Tagging above is set to Enabled, this item allows the user to change the VLAN ID. If VLAN Tagging is disabled, this item will be ignored by the firmware.
Chapter 4: BIOS IP Address This item displays the IP address for the IPMI connection detected. IP Subnet Mask This item displays the IP Subnet Mask for the IPMI connection detected. Default Gateway This item displays the Default Gateway for the IPMI connection detected. MAC Address This item displays the MAC Address for the IPMI connection detected. Update LAN Settings Select Yes to allow BIOS update LAN setting. The options are Yes and No.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 4-5 Security Settings Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing . All Security BIOS settings are described in this section. Supervisor Password Is: This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system.
Chapter 4: BIOS Password on Boot This item allows you to decide if a password is required for a user to enter the system at boot-up. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required). 4-6 Boot Settings Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual 4-7 Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility. Exit Discarding Changes Highlight this item and hit to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you may have made.
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
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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 website at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. B-1 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS for Systems with RAID Functions 1.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ User's Manual B-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS for Systems without RAID Functions 1. Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2000/2003 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 XP/2000/2003 Setup screen, press the key. The XP/2000/2003 Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue with the Windows XP/2000/2003 installation. 4.
Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Appendix C Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers C-1 Installing Drivers other Software and Drivers 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.
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ 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: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SD III Software program can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp. supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download the 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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