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  • Page 1 ® UPER X6DVL-EG2 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: 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 X6DVL-EG2 motherboard. The X6DVL-EG2 sup- ® ports single or dual Intel Xeon EM64T (Nocona...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Checklist ....................1-1 Contacting Supermicro ................1-2 X6DVL-EG2 Image ..............1-3 X6DVL-EG2 Layout ..............1-4 X6DVL-EG2 Quick Reference ..........1-5 Motherboard Features ................1-6 Intel E7320 (Lindenhurst VS) Chipset: System Block Diagram ..1-8 Chipset Overview ................... 1-9 Special Features ................... 1-10 BIOS Recovery ..................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Reset Button ................... 2-12 Power Button ..................2-12 Chassis Intrusion ................... 2-13 Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1, USB2/3) ..........2-13 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ..........2-14 Fan Headers ................... 2-14 Serial Ports ..................... 2-15 Wake-On-Ring (WOR) ................2-15 Wake-On-LAN (WOL) ................
  • Page 6 X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ........... 3-2 Technical Support Procedures ..............3-2 Frequently Asked Questions ................ 3-3 Returning Merchandise for Service ............3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction ....................... 4-1 Main BIOS Setup ....................4-2 Advanced Setup ....................4-3 Boot Setup ......................

  • 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

    X6DVL-EG2 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.

  • Page 9: X6Dvl-Eg2 Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X6DVL-EG2 Image...
  • Page 10 X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual X6DVL-EG2 Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) P W 3 ATX PWR P W 1 FAN1 8-pin P W R P W 4 DIMM 1B DIMM 1A DIMM 2B DIMM 2A 6300ESB Hance USB2/3 Rapids JBT1 JSLED...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference (X6DVL-EG2) Jumper Description Default Setting SMB Data to PCI Enable Open (Disabled) SMB Clock to PCI Enable Open (Disabled) JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2 JPG1 Video Enable Closed (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    3.3V, 3.3V Standby, +5V, • Fan status monitor with fan speed control via Thermal Management • CPU/chassis temperature monitors • Environmental temperature monitor and control via Supero Doctor III • CPU fan auto-off in sleep mode • CPU slow-down on temperature overheat •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction • System resource alert via Super Doctor III • Thermal Management II • Fan Speed Control ACPI Features • Microsoft OnNow • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism Onboard I/O • 2 Intel 82541 Gigabit Ethernet controllers •...
  • Page 14 X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual XEON E64MT XEON E64MT CPU 1 CPU 2 DIMM B2 DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM A1 PCI-EXPRESS (2GB/S) DDR2/400 E7320 LINDENHURST-VS DDR2/400 EXPRESS X4 (2GB/S) COM Port OPPY & LPT IPMI KEYBOARD MOUSE 6300 ESB USB Port #0...

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the E7320 (Lindenhurst- chipset, the X6DVL-EG2 motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual processor-based servers, with configuration options optimized for communications, presentation, storage, computation or database applications. The Intel E7320 (Lindenhurst-VS) chipset...

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Always On. PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X6DVL-EG2. All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that sup- ports PC health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors for the CPU Cores, Chipset Voltage, Memory Voltage, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, +3.3V...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Environmental Temperature Control via Supero DoctorIII The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will increase the speed of the thermal control fan whenever the CPU tem- perature exceeds a user-defined threshold. The overheat circuitry runs independently from the CPU.

  • Page 18: Acpi Features

    X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that pro- vides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application soft- ware.

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X6DVL-EG2 accommodates ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. You should use one that will supply at least 400W of power. In...
  • Page 20 X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual reduces the number of components required for interfacing with floppy disk drives. The Super I/O supports 360 K, 720 K, 1.2 M, 1.44 M or 2.88 M disk drives and data transfer rates of 250 Kb/s, 500 Kb/s or 1 Mb/s. It also provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UARTs), one of which supports serial infrared communication.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Xeon Em64T Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. Note that for the X6DVL-EG2 you need to install the Xeon mounting plate under the board. Installing the CPU Mounting Plate...
  • Page 23 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 24 X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual To Un-install the Heatsink (Caution! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to un-install the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.

  • Page 25: Installing Dimms

    Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above). Memory Support The X6DVL-EG2 supports up to 8 GB of Reg. ECC DDR2 400 (PC3200) memory. All motherboards were designed to support 2GB (PC3200) mod- ules in each slot, but only the 1 GB modules are tested.

  • Page 26: I/Oports/Control Panel Connectors

    X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual Figure 2-2. Installing and Removing DIMMs To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom. To Remove: Use your DDR2 Top View thumbs to...
  • Page 27 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 28: Connecting Cables

    X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual Connecting Cables ATX Power Supply 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (PW1) Pin Number Definition Pin Number Definition +3.3V +3.3V ATX Power Connector +3.3V -12V There are a 24-pin main power PS_ON# supply (PW1) and a 8-pin power connector (PW2) on the mother-...

  • Page 29: Nmi Button

    Chapter 2: Installation NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) 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 PWR_LED Pin Definitions The Power LED connection is lo- (JF1)

  • Page 30: Hdd Led

    X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions The HDD LED connection is located (JF1) 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 31: Overheat/Fan Fail Led

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

  • Page 32: Reset Button

    X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual Reset Button Reset Pin Definitions The Reset Button connection is lo- (JF1) 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 33: Chassis Intrusion

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

  • Page 34: Fan Headers

    X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the (J2) PS/2 mouse are located at J2. See Number Definition the table on the right for pin defini- Data tions.

  • Page 35: Serial Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1) The COM1 (J4) and COM2 (J5) se- Pin Number Definition Pin Number Definition rial ports are located on the left side of the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin defini- Ground tions.

  • Page 36: Wake-On-Lan (Wol)

    X6DVL-EG2 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: Power Fault

    Chapter 2: Installation Power Fault Power Fault Pin Definitions Connect a cable from your power Number Definition supply to the Power Fault header P/S 1 Fail Signal (PW4) to provide warning of P/S 2 Fail Signal P/S 3 Fail Signal power supply failure.

  • Page 38: Vga Connector

    X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual VGA Connector A VGA connector (J6) is located next to the COM1 on the IO backplane. Refer to the JF2 Pin Locations board layout below for the location. Speaker/Power LED/ Speaker Connector Pin Keylock Definitions (JF2) On the JF2 header, pins 1/3/5/7...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Alarm Reset

    X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual Alarm Reset Alarm Reset Jumper The system will notify you in the Settings event of a power supply failure. Jumper This feature assumes that Super- Position Definition Closed Enabled micro redundant power supply Opened Disabled units are installed in the chassis.

  • Page 41: 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.
  • Page 42 X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual SMB to PCI Bus and SMB SMB Data to PCI Bus (J13) clock to PCI Bus Enable/ Jumper Disable Position Definition Disabled Jumper J13 allows you to enable or Enabled SMB Clock to PCI Bus disable SMB Data to PCI Bus, and...

  • Page 43: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators Left Right GLAN LEDs The Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (lo- cated beside Fan5 & Fan6) has G-bit LAN Left LED two LEDs. The yellow LED indi- Indicator Definition cates activity while the other LED Color 10 Mbps may be green, orange or off to in- No Connection...

  • Page 44: Onboard Led Indicators

    X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual Onboard LED Indicators On board LED Pin Definitions (DS 1-2, DS 4-5) and POST LED (DS 7-8) Definition CPU PW R good or CPU +12V PW R Cable must be connected. In addition to the LAN LED Indica-...
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and IPMI 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 46: Floppy Connector

    X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual 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-...

  • Page 47: Ide Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation IDE Connectors IDE Connector Pin Definitions (J44, J38) The IDE Connectors are lo- Pin Number Function Pin Number Function cated on J44 (IDE1) and J38 Reset IDE Host Data 7 Host Data 8 (IDE 2), You do not need to Host Data 6 Host Data 9 configure jumpers for these...
  • Page 48 X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual IPMI J20 is designated as the IPMI Socket for the Motherboard. Note: The function of USB Con- sole Redirection built in with the IPMI 2.0 card is not supported by the X6DVL-EG2.) P W 3 ATX PWR...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Memory Errors

    X6DVL-EG2 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 that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed.

  • Page 51: Frequently Asked Questions

    Question: What are the various types of memory that my mother- board can support? Answer: The X6DVL-EG2 has four 240-pin DIMM slots that support regis- tered ECC DDRII 400 (PC3200) SDRAM modules. It is strongly recommended that you do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes.

  • Page 52: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual 2. Place the floppy disk in drive A. Press and hold <CTRL> and <Home> at the same time. Turn on the power with these keys pressed until your floppy drive starts reading. 3. Your screen will remain blank until the BIOS program is done.

  • Page 53: Chapter 4: Bios

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 AMIBIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS for the X6DVL-EG2. The 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 navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens.

  • Page 54: Main Bios Setup

    X6DVL-EG2 User’s Manual 4-2 Main Setup When you first enter the 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 55: Advanced Setup

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date by using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fields.
  • Page 56 X6DVL-EG2 User’s Manual Max CPUID Value Limit This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this function to boot legacy OS that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions. The options are Enabled, and Disabled.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ! ! ! ! ! IDE Configuration Sub Menu The screen for the Primary IDE Master is shown below: When you select this Sub Menu, the AMI BIOS automatically displays the status of the following items: IDE Configuration This feature allows the user to set the IDE mode.
  • Page 58 X6DVL-EG2 User’s Manual P-ATA Channel Selection This feature allows the user to select which channel to set the Parallel ATA Mode. The options are: Primary, Secondary or Both. S-ATA Ports Definition This feature allows the user to configure Serial ATA Ports. The...
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PIO Mode IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to auto detect the PIO mode.

  • Page 60: Floppy Configuration

    X6DVL-EG2 User’s Manual S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to auto detect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T.
  • Page 61 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 the AMIBIOS to configure all devices in the sys- tem.
  • Page 62 X6DVL-EG2 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/DMA Channel 1/DMA Channel 3/DMA Channel 5/...

  • Page 63: Advanced Chipset Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Parallel Port Address This option specifies the I/O address used by the parallel port. Select Disabled to prevent the parallel port from accessing any system resources. When the value of this option is set to Disabled, the printer port becomes unavailable.

  • Page 64: Southbridge Configuration

    X6DVL-EG2 User’s Manual !SouthBridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for Intel ICH South- Bridge chipset. CPU B.I.S.T. Enable Select Enabled to enable the function of CPU Built In Self Test. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 65: Power Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Power Configuration This feature allows the user to configure PnP settings. Power Button Mode This setting allows you to decide if the system will instantly power off or will wait for 4 seconds before power-off when the power button is pressed.

  • Page 66: Mps Configuration

    X6DVL-EG2 User’s Manual Memory Buffer Event Logging This setting allows you to enable or disable Memory Buffer Event logging. The options are Enabled or Disabled. PCI Error Logging This setting allows you to enable or disable PCI Error logging. The options are Enabled or Disabled.

  • Page 67: Remote Access Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS !Remote Access Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the Remote Access Configu- ration. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. Remote Access This feature allows the user to disable the function of Remote Access.

  • Page 68: System Health Monitor

    X6DVL-EG2 User’s Manual System Health Monitor This feature allows the AMI BIOS to automatically display the status of the following items: CPU Overheat Temperature The feature allows the user to set the CPU temperature threshold. The options range from 65 C to 90 C.

  • Page 69: Boot Settings Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Fan Speed Control Modes: This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. If the option is set to "3-pin fan", the fan speed is controlled based upon the CPU die temperature. When the CPU die tempera- ture is higher, the fan speed will be higher as well.
  • Page 70 X6DVL-EG2 User’s Manual Boot up Num-Lock Set this value to allow the Number Lock setting to be modified during boot up. The default setting is On. The options are On and Off. PS/2 Mouse Support Set this value to allow the PS/2 mouse support to be modified. The options are Auto, Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 71: Boot Device Priority

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st Floppy Drive, CD ROM, HDD, and Disabled. The default settings are: · 1st boot device –1st Floppy Drive ·...

  • Page 72: Security Setup

    X6DVL-EG2 User’s Manual Security Settings the AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then, type in the password.

  • Page 73: Exit

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit the BIOS Setup screen. Saving Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect.
  • Page 74 X6DVL-EG2 User’s Manual Load Fail-Safe Defaults To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not maximum performance. 4-22...

  • Page 75: Post Codes

    Appendix A: AMIBIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS POST Error Beep Codes and DS7/DS8 LED POST 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 76 X6DVL-EG2 User’s Manual DS7/DS8 LED Post Codes LED Indicators Description/Message PWR On SPD Read OK Memory Size-OK Starting Bus Initialization...
  • Page 77 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 78 X6DVL-EG2 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.
  • Page 79 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 80 X6DVL-EG2 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 81 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 82 X6DVL-EG2 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 83 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 84 X6DVL-EG2 User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 85: Operating System

    Appendix C: Software Installation 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 86 RAID mirroring (RAID 1) allows the data to be simulta- neously written to two drives, so critical data is always available even if a single hard disk fails. Due to the built-in functionality, the X6DVL-EG2 is specially designed to keep pace with the increasing performance demands of computer systems by improving disk I/O throughput and providing data accessibility regardless of a single disk failure.
  • Page 87 Appendix C: Software Installation Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility, including: *Array Configuration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create, configure and manage arrays. * Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks. To run the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility, you will need to enable the RAID function in the system BIOS (refer to Chapter 4 for System BIOS Configurations), and then, press the <Ctrl>...
  • Page 88 X6DVL-EG2 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 89 Appendix C: Software Installation 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 90 X6DVL-EG2 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 91 Appendix C: Software Installation 5 Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. The Array Properties menu displays (as the screen shown below). Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array.
  • Page 92 X6DVL-EG2 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.)
  • Page 93 Appendix C: Software Installation 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 94 X6DVL-EG2 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 95: Initializing Disk Drives

    Appendix C: Software Installation 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 96 X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual 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-12...
  • Page 97 Appendix C: Software Installation 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 98 X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual 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 get the array to Optimal status.

  • Page 99: Using The Disk Utilities

    Appendix C: Software Installation 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-15...
  • Page 100 X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual 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-16...
  • Page 101 Appendix C: Software Installation 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 102 X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual C-2 Installing Intel's Hance Rapids Driver by Adaptec and the Windows 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 103 You should install everything here except for the Supero Doctor utility, Intel LDCM and the LAN/SCSI driver diskettes, which are optional. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.
  • Page 104 X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual 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 105 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-21...
  • Page 106 X6DVL-EG2 User's Manual Notes C-22...

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