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  • Page 1 ® UPER X6DVA-4G X6DVA-EG USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1...
  • Page 2 Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product. Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.

  • Page 3: Preface

    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 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG motherboard. X6DVA- ® 4G/X6DVA-EG supports single or dual Intel Xeon Nocona processors (w/ext.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................... iii Manual Organization ....................iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ....................1-1 Contacting Supermicro ................1-2 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG Image ..........1-3 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG Layout ..........1-4 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG Quick Reference ......1-5 Motherboard Features ................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Reset Button ................... 2-12 Power Button ..................2-12 Chassis Intrusion ................... 2-13 Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............2-13 Wake-On-LAN ..................2-14 Wake-On-Ring ..................2-14 Serial Ports ..................... 2-15 GLAN (Ethernet Port) ................2-15 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ..........2-16 Fan Headers ...................
  • Page 6 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Frequently Asked Questions ................ 3-3 Returning Merchandise for Service ............3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction ....................... 4-1 Running Main BIOS Setup ................4-2 Advanced Setup ....................4-4 Boot Setup ...................... 4-18 Security Setup ....................4-21 Exit ........................4-22 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages ..............

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an ac- knowledged 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.

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...

  • Page 9: X6Dva-4G/X6Dva-Eg Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. SUPER X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG Image...
  • Page 10 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Figure 1-2. SUPER X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) 8-pin PWR2 GLAN1 Battery GLAN2 64- bit 64- bit Clr CMOS Notes: 1. All images and layouts shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publishing. The motherboard you’ve re- ceived may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference ( X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG) (*Please refer to Chapter 2 for pin definitions.) Jumper Description Default Setting J13/J15 PCI #1/PCI-X #5,#6 to System SMB On (Connected) JA1(*Note) SCSI Channel Term. Enable Off (Enable) JBT1 CMOS Clear See Chapter 2 JPA1(*Note) SCSI Controller Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Motherboard Features ® • Single or dual Intel 604-pin 32-bit/Ext. EM64T Nocona (up to 3.6 GHz) processors at 800 MHz front side (system) bus speed. (*Notes: CPU FSB speed is set by Manufacturer. Please do not change the FSB setting. ) M e m o r y •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction for more information.) • VRM Protection Feature (88 C, *98 C, 108 C) (*Default) ACPI Features • Microsoft OnNow • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism Onboard I/O • LSI Logic Single Channel 53C1020 Ultra 320 SCSI(*X6DVA-G4 only) •...
  • Page 14 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual COM1 Flpy/Prntr Keyboard Mouse 82541 FPUSB 6300ESB- FPUSB 82541 SATA SATA IDE IDE Video SRAM Figure 1-9. Block Diagram of the E7320 (Lindenhurst-VS) Chipset Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Motherboard Features pages for details on the features of each motherboard.

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the E7320 (Lindenhurst- chipset, the X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG motherboard provides the perfor- mance and feature set required for dual processor-based servers, with configuration options optimized for communications, presentation, storage, computation or database applications.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Special Features BIOS Recovery The BIOS Recovery function allows you to recover your BIOS image file if the BIOS flashing procedure fails (see Section 3-3). Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Environmental Temperature Control The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn on the thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-defined threshold. The overheat circuitry runs independently from the CPU. It can continue to monitor for overheat conditions even when the CPU is in sleep mode.

  • Page 18: 1-5 Acpi Features

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Auto-Switching Voltage Regulator for the CPU Core The auto-switching voltage regulator for the CPU core can support up to 20A current and auto-sense voltage IDs ranging from .8375V to 1.6V. This will allow the regulator to run cooler and thus make the system more stable. 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface.

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    Chapter 1: Introduction Main Switch Override Mechanism When an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a system suspend button to make the system enter a SoftOff state. monitor will be suspended and the hard drive will spin down. Depressing the power button again will cause the whole system to wake-up.

  • Page 20: Super I/O

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual pin power connector - an even higher wattage power supply is recom- mended for high-load configurations. Also your power supply must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports. NOTE: An additional 12V 8-pin power connector (PW2) is required to support Intel Xeon CPUs.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1: Introduction The IRQs, DMAs and I/O space resources of the Super I/O can flexibly adjust to meet ISA PnP requirements, which support ACPI and APM (Ad- vanced Power Management). 1-15...
  • Page 22 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Notes 1-16...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To pre- vent 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.

  • Page 24: Pga Processor And Heatsink Installation

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the motherboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up. IMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Insert the CPU in the socket, making sure that pin 1 of the CPU aligns with pin 1 of the socket (both corners are marked with a triangle). When using only one CPU, install it into CPU socket #1 Pin1 (Socket #2 is automatically disabled if only one CPU is used).
  • Page 26 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual 1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as show in the second picture on the right. 2. Hold the heatsink as show in the picture on the right and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.

  • Page 27: 2-3 Installing Dimms

    Chapter 2: Installation Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure the location of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 28: I/Oports/Control Panel Connectors

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push near the edge of both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot. I/OPorts/Control Panel Connectors The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 2-3 below for the locations of the various I/O ports.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are nor- mally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connec- tors 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.

  • Page 30: Connecting Cables

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Connecting Cables ATX Power Supply 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (PW1) ATX Power Connector Pin Number Definition Pin Number Definition +3.3V +3.3V There is a 24-pin main power +3.3V -12V supply connector(PW1) and an op- PS_ON# tional 8-pin CPU PWR connector (PW2) on the board.

  • Page 31: Nmi Button

    Chapter 2: Installation NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and Number Definition Control 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on Ground the right for pin definitions. Power LED The Power LED connection is lo- PWR_LED Pin Definitions cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1.

  • Page 32: Hdd Led

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach Number Definition the hard drive LED cable here to HD Active display disk activity (for any hard drives on the system, including SCSI, Serial ATA and IDE).

  • Page 33: Overheat/Fan Fail Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Overheat/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail LED connection on pins 7 and 8 of Number Definition JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis overheating and fan failure. Refer to the table on the Overheat/Fan Fail right for pin definitions.

  • Page 34: Reset Button

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Reset Button Reset Pin Definitions The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. At- Number Definition tach it to the hardware reset Reset Ground switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 35: Chassis Intrusion

    Chapter 2: Installation Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is lo- Pin Definitions cated at JL1. Attach the appropri- Number Definition ate cable to inform you of a chas- Intrusion Input Ground sis intrusion. USB Pin Definition Universal Serial Bus (USB) USB O/1 (Back Panel USB) Pin# Definition There are two...

  • Page 36: Wake-On-Lan

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin The Wake-On-LAN header(JWOL) Definitions (JWOL) is designated WOL on the mother- Number Definition board. See the table on the right +5V Standby Ground for pin definitions. You must en- Wake-up able the LAN Wake-Up setting in BIOS to use this function.

  • Page 37: Serial Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1, COM2) Pin Number Definition Pin Number Definition There are one Serial Port-COM1 (J4) and one Serial Header- COM2 Serial In G round (J5) on the X6DVA-4G/EG. COM2 Serial Out is located next to the parallel port. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 38: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Ports

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port PS/2 Mouse Ports Pin Definitions (J2) The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Number Definition mouse are located on J2. See the Data table at right for pin definitions. Ground (See Figure 2-3 for the locations Clock...

  • Page 39: Power Fault

    Chapter 2: Installation VGA Connector A VGA connector (J1) is located next to the GLAN1 on the IO backplane. Refer to the board layout below for the location. Power Fail Power Fault Pin Definitions (PW4) Number Definition Connect a cable from your power P/S 1 Fail Signal P/S 2 Fail Signal supply to the PW4 header to pro-...

  • Page 40: Smb Power Connector

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual SMB Power (I SMB PWR Connector Pin Definitions (PW3) Pin # Definition C Connector (PW3), located Clock Data next to the ATX 24-pin PWR Con- nector, monitors the status of PWR Supply, Fan and system tem- perature. Pin Locations Speaker/Power LED/ Keylock...

  • Page 41: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used choose between Jumper optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the Setting connector. Pin 1 is identified Pin 1-2 short with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 42: Clear Cmos

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG 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.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable/Disable Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 enables or disables the VGA (JPG1) Connector on the motherboard. Jumper Position Definition See the table on the right for Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled jumper settings. The default set- ting is enabled.

  • Page 44: Scsi Controller Enable/Disable

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual SCSI Controller Enable/ SCSI Enable/Disable Disable (*ForX6DVA-4G Jumper Settings only) (JPA1) Jumper Position Definition Jumper JPA1 allows you to enable Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled or disable the SCSI Controller. The default setting is pins 1-2 to enable all four headers.

  • Page 45: Alarm Reset

    Chapter 2: Installation Alarm Reset Alarm Reset Jumper The system will notify you in the Settings (JPR1) event of a power supply failure. Jumper This feature assumes that Super- Position Definition Open Enabled micro redundant power supply Closed Disabled units are installed in the chassis. If you only have a single power supply installed, you should not connect anything to this header...

  • Page 46: Onboard Indicators

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Onboard Indicators Left Right GLAN LEDs Back View The Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (located 1 Gb LAN Left LED Indicator (Speed LED) beside the Video port) has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity while Color Definition 10 MHz the other LED may be green, orange or Green...

  • Page 47: Onboard Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard LED Indicators On board LED Definitions (DS1-DS5, DS7-DS8) Definition CPU PW R good or CPU +12V PW R Cable must be connected. In addition to the LAN LEDs and CPU2 VRM Overheat SATA LED, there are other LED in- SCSI LED CPU1 VRM Overheat dicators (DS1-DS5, DS7-DS8) on...

  • Page 48: Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive And Scsi Connections

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSI Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. •...

  • Page 49: Floppy Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation Floppy Connector Floppy Connector Pin Definitions (J24) Pin Number Function Pin Number Function The floppy connector is located FDHDIN Reserved on J24. See the table below for FDEDIN pin definitions. Index- Motor Enable Drive Select B- Drive Select A- Motor Enable DIR- STEP-...

  • Page 50: Ultra320 Scsi Connectors

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Ultra320 SCSI Connector (*X6DVA-4G Only) Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra320 SCSI connector located at J28. 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI Connector Connector Connector Contact Contact Number Signal Names Number Signal Names +DB(12) -DB(12) +DB(13) -DB(13)

  • Page 51: 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.

  • Page 52: Memory Errors

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual NOTE If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnos- tics card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to App. B. Memory Errors 1. Make sure the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. 2.

  • Page 53: Frequently Asked Questions

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/ web site ( ) before con- tacting Technical Support. 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our web site at (http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/).

  • Page 54: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual function available for the motherboard. Should a problem occur after you flash the BIOS, you will need to change all six BIOS chips.) 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.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4: Bios

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 AMIBIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS for the X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG. AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. This chapter describes the basic navi- gation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens.

  • Page 56: Exit

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual 4-2 Main Setup When you first enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Memory This option allows AMI BIOS to display the status of memory installed in the system. System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard.
  • Page 58 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings screen and sub menus are listed below: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Main Advanced Advanced Boot Boot Security Security Exit Exit Configure CPU Advanced Settings Warning: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. CPU Configuration IDE Configuration Floppy Configuration...
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hardware Prefetcher This feature allows the user to enable the Hardware Prefetcher function. If "Disabled", the CPU will prefetch data at 64-bit per cache line. If "Enabled", it will fetch data at 128-bit per cache line. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch This feature allows the user to enable the function of Adjacent Cache...
  • Page 60 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual IDE Configuration Sub-Menu When you select this Sub-menu, AMI BIOS automatically displays the fol- lowing items: IDE Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the IDE mode. The options are: Disabled, P-ATA (Parallel ATA) only, S-ATA (Serial ATA) only, P-ATA & S-ATA.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt.

  • Page 62: Floppy Configuration

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual 32Bit Data Transfer Select "Enabled" to activate the function of 32-Bit data transfer. Select "Disabled" to deactivate the function. The options are Enabled and Dis- abled. Hard Disk Write Protect Select Enabled to enable the function of Hard Disk Write Protect to prevent data from being written to HDD.

  • Page 63: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (*This is not required for system boot if you system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow AMIBIOS to configure all devices in the system.
  • Page 64 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual IRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ7/IRQ9/IRQ10/IRQ11/IRQ14/IRQ15 This feature specifies the availability of an IRQ to be used by a PCI, PnP device. Select Reserved for the IRQ to be used by a Legacy ISA device. The options are: Available, Reserved. DMA Channel 0/Channel 1/Channel 3/Channel 5/ Channel 6/Chan- nel 7 Select Available to indicate that a specific DMA channel is available to be used by a PCI/PnP device.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Super IO Configuration Sub-Menu Serial Port1 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request ad- dress of serial port 1. 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.

  • Page 66: Advanced Chipset Settings

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual Advanced Chipset Settings This item allows the user to configure the Advanced Chipset settings for the system. NorthBridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for Intel Lindenhurst NorthBridge chipset. Memory Remap Feature Select Enabled to allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Intel PCI-X Hub Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for Intel PCI-X Hub chipset. PXH Channel A/Channel B Bus Frequency This feature allows the user to set the maximum PCI bus speed to be pro- grammed.

  • Page 68: Power Configuration

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual APCI Configuration This item allows the user to enable or disable ACPI support for the operating system. ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure additional ACPI options. Select "Yes" if the operating system supports ACPI. Select No if the operating system does not support ACPI.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Event Log Configuration Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log. View Event Log This feature allows the user to view all unread events. Mark All Events as Read Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read. Clear Event Log This setting will clear all event logs when set to "OK".
  • Page 70 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual PCI Express Configuration This section allows the user to configure PCI Express slots. Active State Power Management Select Enabled to activate the function of power management for signal transactions between PCI Express L0 and L1 Link. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 71: Usb Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS USB Configuration This feature allows the user to configure USB settings USB Function This feature allows you to enable 2 USB Ports or 4 USB Ports. The options are Disabled, 2 USB Ports, and 4 USB Ports. Legacy USB Support Select "Enabled"...

  • Page 72: Boot Settings

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual CPU1 Temperature, CPU2 Temperature, System Temperature AMI BIOS will automatically display the following information: CPU1 VCORE/CPU2 VCORE (*for 2U systems), 3.3V Vcc(V), +5 Vin, 12V Vcc(V), -12V Vcc (V), DRAM VTT, 1.2V Vcc, 2.5V for DIMM, 1.5V Standby Power, 5V Standby, 3.3V Standby. Fan Speed Control Modules: This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS BIOS Settings Configuration Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for the system to boot up. The options are Enabled, and Disabled. Quiet Boot Set this value to allow the boot up screen options to be modified between POST messages or OEM logo.

  • Page 74: Boot Device Priority

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are "1st Floppy Drive", "CD ROM", "ATAPI CDROM", and "Dis- abled." The default settings are: · 1st boot device – Floppy Drive ·...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security Settings AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Exit Exit Main Main Advanced Advanced Boot Boot Security Settings Install or Change the Password.
  • Page 76 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual Exit Options Select the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Main Advanced Advanced Boot Boot Security Security Exit Exit Exit System Setup Exit Options after saving the Save Changes and Exit changes.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Then, Select "OK" to allow BIOS to automatically load Optimal Defaults to BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.
  • Page 78 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual Notes 4-24...
  • Page 79 Appendix A: AMIBIOS Error Beep 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.
  • Page 80 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual DS7/DS8 LED Post Codes LED Indicators Description/Message PWR On SPD Read OK Memory Size-OK Starting Bus Initialization...
  • Page 81 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint...
  • Page 82 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. Initializing the interrupt vector table next. Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next.
  • Page 83 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes initialization before the keyboard BAT command is issued. The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Next, issuing the BAT command to the keyboard controller. The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verified. Next, performing any necessary initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test.
  • Page 84 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next.
  • Page 85 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory below 1 MB next. The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and verified. Determining the amount of memory above 1 MB memory next. The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and verified.
  • Page 86 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller 1 base register test next. The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA controller 2 base register test next. The DMA controller 2 base register test passed. Programming DMA controllers 1 and 2 next.
  • Page 87 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page of this chapter for additional information. Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM at C800. Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has com- pleted.
  • Page 88 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 89: Operating System

    Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Appendix C Installing Software Drivers and Windows Operating System After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Driver before you install the Windows operating system. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came packaged with your motherboard.
  • Page 90 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual To configure SATA RAID for Operating Systems that support RAID functions(--Windows, Red Hat & SuSe, Linux) 1. Select "Advanced Setting" from the AMI BIOS menu. 2. Select the IDE Configuration menu. 3. Change the IDE Configuration to "P-ATA Only." 4.
  • Page 91 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions The Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Con- troller Driver Adaptec's Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAID controller adds RAID functionality to the Serial ATA I/O controller by supporting RAID 0 (Striping) or RAID 1 (Mirroring) to enhance the industry's pioneer PCI-to-e host controller products.
  • Page 92 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sections describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the <enter> key to select "Managing Arrays" from the main menu (as shown above).
  • Page 93 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.) 4.
  • Page 94 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized are shown in gray and cannot be used. See Initializing Disk Drives.
  • Page 95 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. *Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition.
  • Page 96 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual 2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter. (*Note: The label shall not be more than 15 characters.) 3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. (*Note: Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB-default. It is recommended that you do not change the default setting.) 4.
  • Page 97 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions 5. When you are finished, press Done (as the screen shown below). Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. 2.
  • Page 98 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable: 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press Ctrl+B. 3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable.
  • Page 99 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Adding/Deleting Hotspares (*Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need to add a new HDD as a hotspare.) 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A as prompted to access the ARC Utility.

  • Page 100: Initializing Disk Drives

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array.
  • Page 101 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below). C-13...
  • Page 102 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown in the screen below). 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown in the screen. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue.
  • Page 103 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Rebuilding Arrays *Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to optimized its function- ality.

  • Page 104: Using The Disk Utilities

    X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG 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. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility (as shown in the screen below.) C-16...
  • Page 105 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions 2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities as shown in the screen below. 3 Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screen below.) C-17...
  • Page 106 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual You can choose from the following options: 1. Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writing zeros to the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again. (*Caution: Formatting destroys all data on the drive.
  • Page 107 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions C-2 Installing Intel's 6300 ESB Driver by Adaptec and 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. b.
  • Page 108 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual C-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Installing Drivers other than Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed.
  • Page 109 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions 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 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 110 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) (*Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.) C-22...

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