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  • Page 1 ® UPER X6DVL-G X6DVL-EG 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-G/X6DVL-EG motherboard. The X6DVL-G/ ® X6DVL-EG supports single or dual Intel Xeon EM64T (Nocona ) proces- sors at a 800 MHz front side bus.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Checklist ....................1-1 Contacting Supermicro ................1-2 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG Image ............ 1-3 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG Layout ..........1-4 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG 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-G/X6DVL-EG 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-G/X6DVL-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.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. SUPER X6DVL-G Image (*Please refer to the next page for the differences between the X6DVL-G and the X6DVL-EG.)
  • Page 10 Hance USB2/3 PWRGood Rapids JBT1 JSLED Spkr J F 2 Spkr Notes: 1. " " indicates Pin 1. 2. *VGA: X6DVL-EG only 3. Three 32-bit 33MHz PCI slots for the *X6DVL-G 4. Two 32-bit 33MHz PCI slots for the X6DVL-EG...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference ( X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG) Jumper Description Default Setting SMB Data to PCI Enable Closed (Enabled) SMB Clock to PCI Enable Closed (Enabled) JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2 Force Power On Enable Open (Disabled) JPG1 (*Note) Video Enable...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    3.3V, 3.3V Standby, +5V, • Fan status monitor with fan speed control via BIOS • 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 • 1 Intel 82541GI Gigabit Ethernet controller •...
  • Page 14 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG User's Manual E7320 6300ESB 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

    Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the E7320 (Lindenhurst- chipset, the X6DVL-G/X6DVL-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. The Intel E7320 (Lindenhurst-VS) chipset consists of the following components: the E7320 (Lindenhurst-VS) Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the I/O Controller Hub (6300ESB ICH).

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Always On. PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the SUPER X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG. All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors for the CPU Cores, Chipset Voltage, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12v, +3.3V Standby, +2.5V (for...

  • Page 17: Acpi Features

    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: Microsoft Onnow

    X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG User's Manual In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play and an oper- ating system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI lever- ages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor...

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG accommodates ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.
  • Page 20 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG User's Manual The Super I/O supports one PC-compatible printer port (SPP), Bi-directional Printer Port (BPP) , Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) or Extended Capabilities Port (ECP). The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Con- figuration and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through an SMI or SCI function pin.

  • 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-G/X6DVL-EG 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-G/X6DVL-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 25: Installing Dimms

    Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above). Memory Support The X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG supports up to 16 GB of Reg. ECC DDR 333/266 (PC2700/PC2100) memory. All motherboards were designed to support 4GB (PC2100) modules in each slot, but only the 1 GB modules are tested.

  • Page 26: I/Oports/Control Panel Connectors

    X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG 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 thumbs to gently push near...
  • 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-G/X6DVL-EG 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-G/X6DVL-EG 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-G/X6DVL-EG 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

    Clock on the right for pin definitions.) Fan Headers There are six fan headers (Fan 1 to Fan 6) on the X6DVL-G/TG). 4-pin Fan Header Pin Definitions See the table on the right for pin (CPU and Chassis Fans )

  • Page 35: Serial Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1) The COM1 (J4) (see Figure 2-3) Pin Number Definition Pin Number Definition and COM2 (J5) serial ports are lo- cated on the left side of the moth- erboard. See the table on the right Ground for pin definitions.
  • Page 36 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-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: 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-G/X6DVL-EG User's Manual VGA Connector (X6DVL-EG Only) A VGA connector (JG1) is located next to the COM1 on JF2 Pin Locations the IO backplane. Refer to the board layout below for the location. Speaker/Power LED/ Speaker Connector Pin Keylock Definitions (JF2)

  • 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-G/X6DVL-EG 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 Open Enabled micro redundant power supply Closed 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: Force Power On

    X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG User's Manual Force-Power-On Enable/ Disable Force Power On (JPF) Jumper JPF allows you to enable Jumper or disable the function of Force- Position Definition Normal Power-On. If enabled, the power Force On will always stay on automatically. If this function disabled, the user needs to press the power button to power on the system.

  • Page 43: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators Left Right GLAN LEDs The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port (lo- G-bit LAN Left LED Indicator cated beside Fan5 & Fan6) has two LEDs. The yellow LED indi- Color Definition No Connection cates activity while the other LED Green 100 MHz Orange...

  • Page 44: Onboard Led Indicators

    CPU1 VRM Overheat PW R LED indicators (DS1-DS3, DS5-DS8 ) DS7-8 POST LED on the X6DVL-G/TG. See the table on the right for speaker pin defini- tions. (*Note: Please refer to Ap- pendix A for DS7 and DS8 LED POST Codes.)
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation Parallel Port, Floppy and Hard Disk Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. •...

  • Page 46: Floppy Connector

    X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG 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-G/X6DVL-EG User's Manual (*Note: For software drivers, SATA HostRAID Utility and the OS installation instructions, please refer to Appendix C.) 2-28...

  • 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-G/X6DVL-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.

  • Page 51: Frequently Asked Questions

    Question: What are the various types of memory that my mother- board can support? Answer: The X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG has four 184-pin DIMM slots that sup- port registered ECC DDR 333/266 (PC2700/2100) 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-G/X6DVL-EG 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 AMIBIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS for the X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG. 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-G/X6DVL-EG 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-G/X6DVL-EG 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-G/X6DVL-EG 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-G/X6DVL-EG 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 system.
  • Page 62 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-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/DMA Channel 1/DMA Channel 3/DMA Channel 5/...

  • Page 63: Advanced Chipset Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 64: Northbridge Configuration

    X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG User’s Manual !NorthBridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for Intel E7320 Lindenhurst VS NorthBridge chipset. Memory Remap Feature Select Enabled to allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 65: Acpi Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ! ! ! ! ! ACPI Configuration This item allows the user to enable or disable ACPI support for the operating system. General ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure additional ACPI options. Select "Yes" if the operating system supports ACPI.

  • Page 66: Power Configuration

    X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG User’s Manual Power Configuration This feature allows the user to configure PnP settings. Restore on AC Power Loss This setting allows you to decide how the system will react when power returns after an unexpected power outage. The options are Power Off, Power On and Last State.

  • Page 67: Mps Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 68: Remote Access Configuration

    X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG User’s Manual !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.

  • Page 69: System Health Monitor

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Health Monitor This feature allows the AMI BIOS to automatically display the status of the following items: System Health Function Select Enabled to enable the function of Hardware Health Monitoring Device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU Overheat Temperature The feature allows the user to set the CPU temperature threshold.

  • Page 70: Boot Settings Configuration

    X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG User’s Manual Fan Speed Control Modules: This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. If the option is set to 4-pin, the fan speed will be controlled by the Thermal Management Settings pre-configured by the user.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Quick Boot Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to skip certain test during POST in order to shorten the time needed for the system to bootup. 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 the OEM logo.

  • Page 72: Boot Device Priority

    X6DVL-G/X6DVL-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, HDD, and Disabled. The default settings are: · 1st boot device –1st Floppy Drive ·...

  • Page 73: Security Setup

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 74: Exit

    X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG User’s Manual 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 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. 4-23...
  • Page 76 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG User’s Manual Notes 4-24...

  • Page 77: Appendix Abios Error Beep Codes And Ds7/Ds8 Led Post Codes

    Appendix A: AMIBIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS 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 78 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-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 79 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 80 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-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.
  • Page 81 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 82 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-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 83 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 84 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-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 85 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 86 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 87: 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 88 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-G/ X6DVL-EG is specially designed to keep pace with the increasing...
  • Page 89 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 90 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-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 91 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 92 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-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 93 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 94 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-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.)
  • Page 95 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 96 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-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 97: 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 98 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG 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 99 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 100 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG 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 101: 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 102 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG 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 103 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 104 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG 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 105 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 106 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG 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 107 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 108 X6DVL-G/X6DVL-EG User's Manual Notes C-22...

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