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  • Page 1 UPER X7DA8 X7DAE USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.2a...
  • Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documentation may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.

  • Page 3: Manual Organization

    X7DAE is ideal for high performance dual processor (DP) workstation and enterprise server environments. Please refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard) for updates on sup- ported processors. This product is intended to be professionally installed.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Manual Organization ....................iii Conventions Used in the Manual .................. iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ....................1-1 Contacting Supermicro ................1-2 X7DA8/X7DAE Image ..............1-3 X7DA8/X7DAE Layout ..............1-4 Quick Reference ..................1-5 Motherboard Features ................1-6 Intel 5000X (Greencreek) Chipset: System Block Diagram ....
  • Page 5 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 ................2-14 Processor Power Connector ..............2-14 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............2-15 Chassis Intrusion ..................2-15 Fan Headers ..................
  • Page 6 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual 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 ..................2-33 IDE Connectors ..................2-34 Ultra 320 SCSI Connectors ..............2-35 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures ................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    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...

  • Page 9: X7Da8/X7Dae Image

    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.)

  • Page 10: X7Da8/X7Dae Layout

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual X7DA8/X7DAE Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) 8-pin PWR Fan 1 JPW1 JPW3 JPW2 JKM1 JUSB1 LAN1/2 CD2 CD1 Line-In/ Line- JPAC SIM LP IPMI PCI-Exp x16 PCI-33MHz SCSI CTRL 320 SCSI Channel B Notes: 1. Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. 2.

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference (X7DA8/X7DAE) Jumper Description Default Setting 3rd PWR Failure Detect Off (Disabled) Alarm Reset Off (Disabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear See Chapter 2 JCF1 Compact Card Master/Slave Select On (Master) C1/JI SMB to PCI-X Slots Pins 2-3 (Disabled) C3/JI SMB to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Disabled)

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Motherboard Features ® • Dual Intel 64-bit Xeon LGA 771 quad core/dual core processors at a front side bus speed of 667 MHz/1.066 GHz/1.333 GHz Memory • Eight 240-pin DIMM sockets with support up to 32 GB ECC DDR2 FBD 667/533 Memory (*See Section 2-3 in Chapter 2 for DIMM Slot Population.) Chipset •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard I/O • Adaptec 7902 dual channel Ultra 320 SCSI w/Host RAID support (*X7DA8 only) • One SIM Low Profi le IPMI slot • Intel 82563 Gigabit Dual-Port Ethernet controller • 1 EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interfaces w/2 devices supported •...
  • Page 14 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual PROCESSOR#2 PROCESSOR#1 ISL6307 ISL6307 667/1067/1333 667/1067/1333 MT/S MT/S FBD CHNL0 5000X FBD CHNL1 Greencreek PCI-Exp X16 FBD CHNL2 FBD CHNL3 PCI-EXP X4 ATA 100 IDE CONN EXP. BUS EBUS CONN PCI-EXP X8 PXH-V ESB2 3.0 Gb/S PCI-X 133 SCSI 7902 PCI-33MZ...

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the 5000X (Greencreek) chipset, the X7DA8/X7DAE motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual processor-based servers with confi guration options optimized for commu- nications, presentation, storage, computation or database applications. The 5000X (Greencreek) chipset supports single or dual Xeon 64-bit quad core/dual core pro- cessor with front side bus speeds of up to 1.333 GHz.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual 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.

  • Page 17: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction System Resource Alert This feature is available when used with Supero Doctor III in the Windows OS environment or used with Supero Doctor II in Linux. Supero Doctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, if the system is running low on virtual memory and there is insuffi...

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Wake-On-LAN (WOL) Wake-On-LAN is defi ned as the ability of a management application to remotely power up a computer that is powered off. Remote PC setup, up-dates and asset tracking can occur after hours and on weekends so that daily LAN traffi c is kept to a minimum and users are not interrupted.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1: Introduction 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 sup- port higher speed modems.
  • Page 20 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Notes 1-14...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 22: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual 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.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Use your thumb and your index North Center Edge fi nger to hold the CPU at the North Center Edge and the South Center Edge of the CPU. 4. Align CPU Pin1 (the CPU corner marked with a triangle) against the socket corner that is marked with a South Center Edge triangle cutout.
  • Page 24 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Installation of the Heatsink CEK Heatsink Installation 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 are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation To Uninstall the Heatsink (Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.) 1.

  • Page 26: Installing Dimms

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual 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).
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub fl ash memory (System 1 MB 3.99 BIOS) Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)

  • Page 28: Control Panel Connectors And Io Ports

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See the Figure 2-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. A. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports Figure 2-2.

  • Page 29: Front Control Panel

    These connectors are designed specifi - cally for use with Supermicro server chassis. See Figure 2-3 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin defi...

  • Page 30: Front Control Panel Pin Defi Nitions

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual C. Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions NMI Button NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button Pin Defi nitions (JF1) header is located on pins 19 and 20 Pin# Defi nition of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Control for pin defi...

  • Page 31: Hdd Led

    Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located Pin Defi nitions (JF1) on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the Pin# Defi nition hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity (for any hard drives on HD Active the system, including SAS, Serial ATA and IDE).

  • Page 32: Overheat/Fan Fail Led

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail Pin# Defi nition connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis Ground overheating or fan failure. Refer to the OH/Fan Fail Indicator table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 33: Reset Button

    Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located Pin# Defi nition on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer Reset case. Refer to the table on the right for Ground pin defi...

  • Page 34: Connecting Cables

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition ATX Power Connector +3.3V +3.3V There are a 24-pin main power supply -12V +3.3V connector(JPW1) and an 8-pin CPU PWR connector (JPW3) on the moth- PS_ON erboard.

  • Page 35: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (USB0/1/2/3) There are six USB 2.0 (Universal Se- Pin# Defi nitions rial Bus) ports/headers on the mother- board. Four of them are Back Panel USB ports (USB#0/1/2/3: JUSB1), and the other two are Front Panel Ground USB headers (USB#4/5:JUSB2).

  • Page 36: Fan Headers

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Defi nitions (Fan1-8) The X7DA8/X7DAE has eight chassis/ Pin# Defi nition system fan headers (Fan1 to Fan8), Ground including two CPU Fans (Fans 7/8). +12V (*Note: all these fans are 4-pin fans. Tachometer However, Pins 1-3 of the fan head- PWR Modulation...

  • Page 37: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin PS/2 Mouse Ports Defi nitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 Pin# Defi nition mouse are located at JKM1. See the Data table on the right for pin defi nitions. (The mouse port is above the key- Ground board port.

  • Page 38: Wake-On-Ring

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is des- Pin Defi nitions (JWOR) ignated JWOR. This function allows Pin# Defi nition your computer to receive and be Ground "awakened" by an incoming call to Wake-up the modem when the system is in the suspend state.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation GLAN 1/2 (Giga-bit Ethernet GLAN1 Ports) Two G-bit Ethernet ports are located at JLAN1 on the IO backplane. This GLAN2 port accepts RJ45 type cables. Power LED/Speaker Speaker Connector On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for a power LED and pins 4-7 are for the Pin Setting Defi...

  • Page 40: Power Fault

    See the table on the right for Note: This feature is only available when using pin defi nitions. Supermicro redundant power supplies. Overheat LED/Fan Fail Overheat LED Pin Defi nitions (JOH1) Pin# Defi...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation SMB Header Pin Defi nitions A System Management Bus header is Pin# Defi nition located at J18. Connect the appropri- Data ate cable here to utilize SMB on your Ground system. Clock No Connection Power SMB (I C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Defi...

  • Page 42: Compact Flash Card Pwr Connector

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Compact Flash Card PWR Compact Flash Card PWR Connector Connector Jumper Defi nition A Compact Flash Card Power Connector Compact Flash is located at JWF1. For the Compact Flash Power On Card to work properly, you will need to Compact Flash Power Off confi...

  • Page 43: Ac'97 Audio

    Chapter 2: Installation Blue: Line In(surround AC'97 Audio sound L/R) AC'97 provides high quality onboard audio. This motherboard features a 6-channel sound Green: Line Out(Front L/R) for front L&R, rear L&R, center and subwoofer speakers. This feature is activated with the MIC In (Center/ Pink: Advanced software (in the CD-ROM included...

  • Page 44: Jumper Settings

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumper Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with a Setting square solder pad on the printed circuit Pin 1-2 short...

  • Page 45: Cmos Clear

    Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent the accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS.

  • Page 46: Scsi Controller Enabled/Disabled

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual SCSI Controller Enable/ Disable SCSI Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPA1) Jumper JPA1 is used to enable or dis- Both Jumpers Defi nition able the Adaptec SCSI controller. The Pins 1-2 Enabled default setting is on pins 1-2 to enable Pins 2-3 Disabled SCSI.

  • Page 47: 3Rd Pwr Supply Pwr Fault

    Chapter 2: Installation 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect (J3P) 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Jumper Settings The system can notify you in the event of Jumper Setting Defi nition a power supply failure. This feature avail- Closed Enabled able when three power supply units are Open Disabled (*Default) installed in the chassis with one acting...

  • Page 48: Compact Flash Master/Slave Enable/Disable

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Compact Flash Master/Slave Compact Flash Card Master/ Select Slave Select Jumper Defi nition A Compact Flash Master/Slave Select Open Slave Jumper is located at JCF1. Close this Closed Master jumper to enable Compact Flash Card. For the Compact Flash Card or the Compact Flash Jumper (JCF1) to work properly, you will need to connect the Compact Flash Card power cable to...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation SMB to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Speeds SMBus to PCI-X/PCI-Exp Slots Jumpers JI C1/JI C2 allow you to con- Jumper Settings nect PCI-X Slots to the System Man- Jumper Setting Defi nition agement Bus and Jumpers JI C3/JI Pins 1-2 Enabled allow you to connect PCI-Exp.

  • Page 50: Onboard Indicators

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Onboard Indicators Link Activity GLAN LEDs There are two GLAN ports on the moth- erboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, Link Activity amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection.

  • Page 51: Onboard Scsi Activity Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard SCSI Activity LED Indicators (*X7DA8 only) There are two Onboard SCSI Activity LED indicators on the X7DA8. DA1 indicates the activity status of SCSI Channel A, and DA2 indicates the activity status of SCSI Channel B. Onboard Power LED There is an Onboard Power LED located on the motherboard.

  • Page 52: Parallel Port, Floppy, Simlp Ipmi, Hard Disk Drive And Scsi Connections

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Parallel Port, Floppy Drive, Hard Disk Drive, SIMLP IPMI and SCSI Connections Note the following when connecting the fl oppy and hard disk drive cables: • The fl oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. •...

  • Page 53: Floppy Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation Floppy Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (Floppy) Floppy Connector Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition The fl oppy connector is located at Ground FDHDIN J22. See the table below for pin Ground Reserved defi nitions. FDEDIN Ground Index Ground...

  • Page 54: Ide Connectors

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions There are two IDE Connectors (JIDE1: Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Blue, JIDE2: White) on the mother- Reset IDE Ground board. The blue IDE connector (JIDE1) Host Data 7 Host Data 8 is designated the Primary IDE Drive.

  • Page 55: Ultra 320 Scsi Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation Ultra320 SCSI Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (J28) Ultra 320 SCSI Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Connectors (*X7DA8 only) +DB (12) -DB (12) +DB (13) -DB (13) There are two SCSI connectors +DB (14) -DB (14) on the motherboard.
  • Page 56 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Notes 2-36...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 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.

  • Page 58: Losing The System's Setup Confi Guration

    1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Ques- tion' (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.

  • Page 59: Frequently Asked Questions

    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 support@supermicro.com or by fax at: (408) 503-8000, option Frequently Asked Questions Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can...

  • Page 60: Returning Merchandise For Service

    You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. (For faster service, you can also request the RMA Authorization online @http://supermicro. com/support/rma/.) 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.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4: Bios

    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.com/support/ bios/) for any changes to the BIOS that may not be refl ected in this manual.

  • Page 62: Running Setup

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Running Setup Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the ap- propriate 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.

  • Page 63: Main Bios Setup Menu

    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 fi elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fi...
  • Page 64 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.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS SATA Controller Mode Select Compatible to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be automatically- detected 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.

  • Page 66: Advanced Setup

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual 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>. Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

  • Page 67: Memory Cache

    Chapter 4: BIOS ACPI Sleep Mode Use the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface) power management on your system when the system goes into the sleep mode. The options are S1 and S3. Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button.
  • Page 68 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual 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 DROM (SDROM) or to be written into L1, L2 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS PCI Confi guration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices. Onboard GLAN1/Onboard GLAN2 (Gigabit- LAN) OPROM Confi gure Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from GLAN. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 70: Advanced Chipset Control

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual 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. 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 PCI-X#2-#3 This option allows the user to change the bus frequency of the devices installed in the slot indicated above.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS SERR Signal Condition This setting specifi es the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted. The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit, and Both. PCI-E Link Width Workaround If this feature is set to Enabled, PCI-E Link Width will be degraded to provide a BIOS workaround solution when an error occurs.
  • Page 72 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.

  • Page 73: Advanced Processor Options

    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 specifi ed. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 74 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.) Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit and allow the processor to classify...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Intel <R> Virtualization Technology (Available if 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.

  • Page 76: Dmi Event Logging

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual 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.

  • Page 77: Console Redirection

    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 <Enter> to view the contents of the event log. Event Logging This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging.

  • Page 78: Hardware Monitoring

    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 de- termines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS System Temperature: The system temperature will be displayed (in degrees in Celsius and Fahrenheit) as it is detected by the BIOS. Fan1-Fan8 Speeds: If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will automatically display the status of the fans indicated in this item. Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans.
  • Page 80 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.) IPMI Specifi cation 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.
  • Page 81 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.
  • Page 82 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual IPMI LAN Confi guration The following features allow the user to confi gure and monitor IPMI LAN settings. VLAN Tagging Select Enabled to enable Virtual LAN(s) for IPMI connections and allow the user to confi gure 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.
  • Page 83 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.

  • Page 84: Security Settings

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual 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 <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.

  • Page 85: Boot Settings

    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). Boot Settings Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display.

  • Page 86: Exit

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual 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 made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 87: Appendix Abios Post Messages

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a prob- lem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages.
  • Page 88 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed 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.
  • Page 89 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably.
  • Page 90 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Invalid System Confi guration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ confl ict I/O device IRQ confl ict 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.
  • Page 91 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages 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).
  • Page 92 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 93: Appendix Bbios Post Codes

    Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. 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.
  • Page 94 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual POST Code Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 512 kB base RAM 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx* 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of...
  • Page 95 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Confi gure 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)
  • Page 96 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase <ESC> prompt Scan for <ESC>...
  • Page 97 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description Unknown interrupt Check Intel Branding string Alert Standard Format initialization Late init for IPMI Log error if micro-code not updated properly The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU...
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  • Page 99: Appendix C: Intel Hostraid Setup Guidelines

    RAID Utility program to confi gure the RAID Level that you desire before installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 operating system and other software drivers. (The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard.) Note that the current version of the ESB2 SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows XP/2000/2003 Operating Systems.
  • Page 100 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual The Intel HostRAID Confi gurations The following types of Intel's HostRAID confi gurations are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk. RAID1 (Data Mirroring): an identical data image from one drive is copied to another drive.
  • Page 101 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test. b.
  • Page 102 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume: a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next fi...
  • Page 103 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 1 Volume: a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next fi...
  • Page 104 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0): a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>. c.
  • Page 105 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity): a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>. c.
  • Page 106 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Deleting RAID Volume: (Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set.) a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>. b.
  • Page 107 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD (Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to non- RAID or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete the internal RAID structure on the drive.) a.

  • Page 108: With Raid Functions

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual C-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 for systems with RAID Functions Installing a New Operating System-Windows XP/2000/2003 OS a. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. b.

  • Page 109: Appendix D: Adaptec Hostraid Setup Guidelines

    After all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst confi gure the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID before you install the Windows operating system. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Note: The following section provides information on the Adaptec SATA RAID Driver based on the Intel Enterprise South Bridge 2 (ESB2) Controller.
  • Page 110 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual To confi gure the Adaptec SATA RAID for Operating Systems that sup- port RAID functions(--Windows, Red Hat & SuSe, Linux) 1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Note: If it is the fi rst time powering on the system, we recommend you load the Optimized Default Settings.
  • Page 111 (RAID 10) provides multiple RAID 1 mirrors and a RAID 0 stripe, maximizing data security and system effi ciency. By incorporating the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA into the motherboard design, Supermicro's X7DA8/X7DAE offers the user the benefi ts of SATARAID without the high costs associated with hardware RAID applications.
  • Page 112 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and confi gure array settings. To select this option, using the arrow keys and the <enter> key, select "Managing Arrays" from the main menu as shown above.
  • Page 113 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Confi guring Disk Drives You may need to confi gure a disk drive before you can use it. Caution: Confi guring a disk may overwrite the partition table on the disk and may make any data on the disk inaccessible. If the drive is used in an array, you may not be able to use the array again.
  • Page 114 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual 2. From the "Select Drives for Confi guring" List (shown below,) select the drives you want to confi gure and press <Insert>. 3. The drive you've selected will appear in the "Selected Drives Dialog Box" on the right (as shown below.) Repeat the same steps until all drives that you want to confi...
  • Page 115 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines 5. Read the warning message as shown in the screen below. 6. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to confi gure. If correct, type Y to continue.
  • Page 116 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Creating Arrays Before you create arrays, make sure that the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized or not formatted are shown in gray and cannot be used. (*Note: It is recommended that you confi...
  • Page 117 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Assigning Array Properties Once a new array is completed, you can assign properties to the array. *Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, and you cannot change the array properties using this utility. To assign properties to the new array: 1.
  • Page 118 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual 5. When you are fi nished, press <Done> (as the screen shown below). Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, be sure to back up any data stored on the new drive; otherwise, all data will be lost. 2.
  • Page 119 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines 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> and <B>. 3.
  • Page 120 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Adding/Deleting Hotspares To add a Hotspare: (*Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need to add a new HDD as a hotspare.) 1. From the main menu (shown on Page D-4), select Add/Delete Hotspares. 4.
  • Page 121 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. From the main menu, select Manage Arrays and hit <Enter> (as shown on the previous page.) 2. From the List of Arrays dialog box (shown below), select the array you want to view and press Enter.
  • Page 122 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Rebuilding Arrays *Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process is interrupted or when one critical member is missing, you must perform a Rebuild to restore its functionality. For a critical array rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the source drive.
  • Page 123 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Deleting Arrays *Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent data loss Deleted arrays cannot be restored. To delete an existing array: 1. From the main menu (shown on Page D-4), select Manage Arrays. 2.

  • Page 124: Using The Disk Utilities

    X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual 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. From the Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility Menu, select Disk Utilities (as shown above) and press <Enter>.
  • Page 125 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines To format a disk: *Note: The operation of Formatting Disk allows you to perform a low-level formatting of a 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. 3 When the screen shown below displays, select Format Disk and press <Enter>.
  • Page 126 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual To verify disk media: 3 When the screen shown above displays, select Verify Disk Media and press <Enter>. 4 A message will display, indicating that the selected drive will be scanned for media defects. Select Yes and hit <Enter> to proceed with disk verifying; otherwise, select No and hit <Enter>.
  • Page 127 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines To Exit Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility 1. Once you have completed RAID array confi gurations, press ESC to exit. The following screen will appear. 2. Press Yes to exit the Utility. D-19...
  • Page 128 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual D-2 Installing Intel's ESB2 Driver by Adaptec and Installing the OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen: "Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear.

  • Page 129: Appendix E Installing Other Software Programs And Drivers

    Appendix E: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Appendix E Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers 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.
  • Page 130 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Confi guring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 131 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.)
  • Page 132 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 133 (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 signifi cant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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