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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X8DTN+-F X8DTN+-F-LR USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1...
  • Page 2 Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

  • Page 3: About This Motherboard

    Path Interconnect (QPI) Technology, providing the next generation point-to-point system interface to replace the current Front Side Bus. With the 5500/5600 Series Processor built in, the X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR motherboard substantially en- hances system performance in server platforms. Please refer to our website (http:// www.supermicro.com/products/) for updates on supported processors.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic...

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Quick Installation Guide Installing the CPU ................... 1-1 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink.............. 1-1 Installing the Memory Modules ............... 1-2 Installing the I/O Shield ................... 1-2 Installing the Motherboard ................1-3 Connecting the Power Supply.................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Back Panel Connectors/I/O Ports ..............3-16 Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Defi nitions ........... 3-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ..........3-17 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............3-18 Serial Ports ....................3-19 Video Connection ..................3-19 Ethernet Ports ..................
  • Page 8 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs ............... 3-36 Onboard Power LED ................3-37 BMC Heartbeat LED ................3-37 Rear UID LED ..................3-38 Serial ATA Connections ................. 3-39 Serial ATA Ports..................3-39 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures ................4-1 Before Power On ....................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Quick Installation Guide

    Chapter 1: Quick Installation Guide Chapter 1 Quick Installation Guide Installing the CPU A. Press the socket clip down to unlock B. Align the CPU key with the socket it. Gently lift the socket clip to open the key. load plate. C.

  • Page 10: Installing The Memory Modules

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual Installing the Memory Modules A. Align the key on the DIMM module C. Press the notches on the ends of against that of the DIMM socket. the DIMM module inwards to lock it. B. Insert the DIMM module straight down to the DIMM socket.

  • Page 11: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1: Quick Installation Guide Installing the Motherboard X8DTN+-F Rev. 2.00 Connecting the Power Supply X8DTN+-F Rev. 2.00...

  • Page 12: Installing Internal Peripherals

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual Installing Internal Peripherals SATA / SAS Drives Add-on Cards Installing External Peripherals Serial Port IPMI LAN (COM1) Mouse USB 0/1 VGA Port LAN 1/2 Ports Keyboard USB 2/3 Switch...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Overview

    Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.
  • Page 14 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Layout

    When LE1 (Onboard Power LED Indicator) is on, system power is on. Unplug the power cable before installing or removing any components. • IPMI 2.0 support is available on this motherboard. For more information, refer to the user guide posted on our website @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/ manuals/...

  • Page 16: Jumper Description

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR Quick Reference PWR I2C P1 DIMM3A JPI2C1 FAN7 JPW1 JPW2 JPW3 FAN7/CPU2 P1 DIMM3B FAN5 P1 DIMM3C FAN6 JPP1 P1 DIMM2A P1 DIMM2B JPP0 P1 DIMM2C CPU2 P1 DIMM1A P1 DIMM1B P1 DIMM1C ALWAYS POPULATE DIMMxA FIRST...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2: Overview Connectors Description JBAT1 Onboard Battery COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Connections FAN 1~8 CPU//System Fan Headers (Fans 7, 8: CPU Fans) IPMB 4-pin BMC I C Header (for an IPMI Card) I-SATA 0~5 Intel SB SATA Connectors 0~5 Speaker/Power LED Indicator Front Panel Control Header Chassis Intrusion Power Supply SMBbus I...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Features

    Warning: For your system memory to work properly, be sure to use the correct BIOS ROM for your system. For the X8DTN+-F, use the X8DTN+-F BIOS. For the X8DTN+-F-LR, use the X8DTN+-F-LR BIOS. To fl ash the BIOS, refer to http://www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard/QPI/5500/X8DTN_.cfm?IPMI=Y. •...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: Overview • Chipset Intel® 5520 Chipset (5520 IOH & ICH10R) • Expansion Two (2) PCI Exp. 2.0 x8 in x16 (Slots 4/6) • Slots Two (2) PCI Exp. 2.0 x4 in x8 (Slots 2/3) • One (1) PCI Exp. 2.0 x8 slot (Slot 0-UIO) •...
  • Page 20 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual PC Health CPU Monitoring • Monitoring Onboard voltage monitors for CPU 1 Vcore, CPU 2 Vcore, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, +3.3V Stdby, +5V Stdby, CPU 1 DIMM, CPU 2 DIMM, and VBAT • CPU 3-Phase switching voltage regulator per CPU •...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: Overview Notes...
  • Page 22 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual PROCESSOR#0 PROCESSOR#1 PORT1 PORT0 KAWELA PORT PORT PORT Intel IOH-36D RJ45 RJ45 PORT PORT PORT SATA #1 CLINK 9,10 SATA #2 SATA #3 SATA #4 SATA #5 SATA #6 SATA AT25321 CLINK ICH10R REAR REAR AD17 IRQC...

  • Page 23: Chipset Overview

    Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel 5520 platform, the X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual-processor-based high-end systems and HPC/Cluster servers. The 5520 platform consists of the 5500/5600 Series (LGA 1366) processor, the 5520 (IOH), and the ICH10R (South Bridge).

  • Page 24: Special Features

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to a power- on state.

  • Page 25: Acpi Features

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifi cations required by the CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, two 12V 8-pin power connections are also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system.

  • Page 26: Super I/O

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual Warning: To prevent damage to the power supply or motherboard, please use a power supply that contains a 24-pin and two 8-pin power connec- tors. Be sure to connect these connectors to the 24-pin (JPW1) and the two 8-pin (JPW2,JPW3) power connectors on the motherboard.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Installation

    Chapter 3: Installation Chapter 3 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam- aging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 28: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3: Installation After removing the plastic cap, using your thumb and the index fi nger, hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. Align the CPU key, the semi-circle cutout, against the socket key, the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket. Once both CPU and the socket are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket.

  • Page 30: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die because the required amount has already been applied. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.

  • Page 31: Removing The Passive Heatsink

    Chapter 3: Installation Removing the Passive Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re- moved. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 32: Installing An Active Fan Cpu Heatsink

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink Locate the CPU Fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the motherboard layout in Chapter 2 for the CPU Fan location.) Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan power connector and do not interfere with other components.

  • Page 33: Removing The Active Heatsink

    Chapter 3: Installation Once all four fasteners are securely inserted into the mounting holes, and the heatsink is properly installed on the motherboard, connect the heatsink fan wires to the CPU Fan connector. Removing the Active Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re- moved.

  • Page 34: Installing And Removing The Memory Modules

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Installing and Removing the Memory Modules Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing & Removing DIMMs Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1- DIMM #1A.
  • Page 35 Warning: For your system memory to work properly, be sure to use the correct BIOS ROM for your system. For the X8DTN+-F, use the X8DTN+- F BIOS. For the X8DTN+-F-LR, use the X8DTN+-F-LR BIOS. To fl ash the BIOS, refer to http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ QPI/5500/X8DTN_.cfm?IPMI=Y.
  • Page 36 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual DIMM Module Population Confi guration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation: Memory Population for Optimal Performance -For a Motherboard with One CPU (CPU1) Installed P1-DIMMs To Populate P1-DIMMs Branch 0 Branch 1...
  • Page 37 Note 2: 1333/1066 MHz RDIMMs will run at 800 MHz (-BIOS automatic downgrading). Note 3: MIxing of 1.35V and 1.5V DIMMs is not recommended. 1.5V LRDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 CPUs Installed (for X8DTN+-F-LR Only) DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type...
  • Page 38 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual 1.5V UDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 CPUs Installed DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type (Unb.= Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM Slots per Populated Unbuffered) (any combination; Channel per Channel SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank, QR=Quad Rank) Unb. DDR3 ECC/Non-ECC...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3: Installation Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub fl ash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 GB Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 GB Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 GB I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)

  • Page 40: Motherboard Installation

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas- teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 41: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 3: Installation Installing the Motherboard Install the I/O shield into the chassis. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.

  • Page 42: Control Panel Connectors/I/O Ports

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Control Panel Connectors/I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors/I/O Ports X8DTN+-F Rev.

  • Page 43: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse Ports

    Chapter 3: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Mouse Ports Defi nitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition mouse are located next to the Back KB Data Mouse Data Panel USB Ports 0~1 on the moth- No Connection...

  • Page 44: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) FP USB (4/5, 6/7, 8, 10) Backplane USB Pin Defi nitions (0/1, 2/3) Four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB Pin Defi nitions USB 4/6/8 USB 5/7/10 0/1, 2/3) are located on the I/O back Pin # Defi...

  • Page 45: Serial Ports

    Chapter 3: Installation Serial Ports Serial COM) Ports Pin Defi nitions Two COM connections (COM1 & COM2) Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the Backplane I/O panel. COM2 is located close to the ICH10R South Bridge to provide additional se- rial connection support.

  • Page 46: Ethernet Ports

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Defi nition Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2) are Pin# Defi nition located at on the I/O backplane on P2V5SB SGND the X8DTN+-F/(-LR). In addition, an TD0+ Act LED IPMI_Dedicated LAN is located above...

  • Page 47: Front Control Panel

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

  • Page 48: Front Control Panel Pin Defi Nitions

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button Pin# Defi nition header is located on pins 19 and 20 Control of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Ground for pin defi...

  • Page 49: Hdd Led

    Chapter 3: Installation HDD LED HDD LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located Pin# Defi nition on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate HDD activ- HD Active ity. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 50: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail Led

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to OH/Fan Fail Pin# Defi nition connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chassis OH/Fan Fail LED overheat or fan failure.

  • Page 51: Reset Button

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

  • Page 52: Connecting Cables

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Power Connectors +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1) and two 8-pin CPU PWR connectors (JPW2/ PS_ON JPW3) on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specifi...

  • Page 53: Fan Headers

    Chapter 3: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Defi nitions This motherboard has six chassis/system Pin# Defi nition fan headers (Fan 1 to Fan6) and two CPU Ground fans (Fan7/Fan8) on the motherboard. All +12V these 4-pin fans headers are backward Tachometer compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans.

  • Page 54: Internal Speaker

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Internal Speaker Internal Buzzer (SP1) Pin Defi nition The Internal Speaker, located at SP1, Pin# Defi nitions can be used to provide audible indica- Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In tions for various beep codes. See the Pin 2 Neg.

  • Page 55: Tpm Header

    Chapter 3: Installation TPM Header TPM Header Pin Defi nitions A Trusted Platform Module header Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition (JTPM1) is located next to COM2 port LCLK to provide TPM support for system LFRAME# <(KEY)> data security. (BIOS default: Infi neon LRESET# +5V (X) TPM module support).

  • Page 56: Power Smb (I 2 C) Connector

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Power SMB (I C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Defi nitions Power System Management Bus (I Pin# Defi nition Connector (JPI C1) monitors power Clock supply, fan and system temperatures. Data See the table on the right for pin PWR Fail defi...

  • Page 57: T-Sgpio 1/2 Headers

    Chapter 3: Installation T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers T-SGPIO Pin Defi nitions Two SGPIO (Serial-Link General Pin# Defi nition Defi nition Purpose Input/Output) headers are located on the motherboard. These Ground Data headers support Serial_Link inter- Load Ground faces for onboard SATA connections. See the table on the right for pin Note: NC= No Connection defi...

  • Page 58: Wake-On-Ring

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring Pin Defi nitions The Wake-On-Ring header is desig- Pin# Defi nition nated JWOR1. This function allows Ground your computer to waken up when it Wake-up receives an incoming call to the mo- dem while in suspend state. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 59: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 3: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers cre- Jumper ate shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi...

  • Page 60: Cmos Clear

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR 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 61: C Bus To Pci-Exp. Slots

    Chapter 3: Installation C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots C for PCI/PCI-E slots Jumper Settings Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to Jumper Setting Defi nition connect the System Management Bus Closed Enabled C) to PCI and PCI-Express slots. Open Disabled (Default) These two jumpers are to be set at the...

  • Page 62: Onboard Led Indicators

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Onboard LED Indicators Activity LED Link LED GLAN LEDs Rear View (when facing the Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located rear side of the chassis) on the I/O Backplane of the motherboard. LAN 1/LAN 2 Activity LED (Left) Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs.

  • Page 63: Onboard Power Led

    Chapter 3: Installation Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED (LE1) State An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 State/Color Defi nition on the motherboard. When this LED is lit, System Off (PWR cable the system is on. Be sure to turn off the not connected) Green System Power On...

  • Page 64: Rear Uid Led

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Rear UID LED UID LED (LE2) Status The rear UID LED is located at LE2 on the Color/State OS Status backplane. This LED is used in conjunc- Blue: On Windows OS Unit Identifi ed tion with the rear UID switch to provide...

  • Page 65: Serial Ata Connections

    Ground Note: For more information on SATA HostRAID confi guration, please refer to the Intel SATA HostRAID User's Guide posted on our website @ http:// www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. A. I-SATA0 PWR I2C P1 DIMM3A...
  • Page 66 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Notes 3-40...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Note: Always disconnect the power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components.

  • Page 68: No Video

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual No Video If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to the Appendix for details on beep codes.

  • Page 69: Memory Errors

    Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by test- ing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website http:\\www.supermicro. com for memory compatibility list. HDD support: Check if all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the bad HDDs with good ones.

  • Page 70: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end- users, so it is best to fi rst check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting...

  • Page 71: Frequently Asked Questions

    Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be reached by e-mail at support@supermicro.com or by fax at: (408) 503-8000, option 2. Frequently Asked Questions Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can...

  • Page 72: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Note : The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/ manuals/.

  • Page 73: Chapter 5 Bios

    When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".

  • Page 74: How To Change The Confi Guration Data

    Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating.
  • Page 75 <Enter>. Press the <Tab> key to move between fi elds. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.) Supermicro X8DTN+-F • Build Version : This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system.

  • Page 76: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Boot Features Quick Boot Select Enabled to skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot.

  • Page 77: Processor And Clock Options

    Chapter 5: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hit 'Del' Message Display Select Enabled to display "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 78 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual to the previous state.) The default setting is Auto which will allow the BIOS set the ratio depending on the CPU installed on the board. The default setting is Auto. C1E Support Select Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State support which will signifi cantly reduce the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a "Halt State."...
  • Page 79 Chapter 5: AMI BIOS Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU) Select Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit support which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from fl...

  • Page 80: Advanced Chipset Control

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual C1 Auto Demotion When this feature is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7 re- quests to C1 based on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C3 Auto Demotion When this feature is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un-core auto-demote information.
  • Page 81 Chapter 5: AMI BIOS QPI L0s and L1 This feature allows the user to set the QPI power state to a lower setting. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Memory Frequency This feature forces a DDR3 module to run at a frequency other than what the sys- tem has detected.
  • Page 82 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual Guardband Temperature (Available for Closed Loop only) This is the temperature which applies to the DIMM temperature threshold. Each step is in 0.5 C increment. The default is [006]. Inlet Temperature This is the temperature detected at the chassis inlet. Each step is in 0.5 increment.
  • Page 83 Chapter 5: AMI BIOS will enhance overall system performance by providing direct cache access for data transferring. The options are Enabled and Disabled. DCA Prefetch Delay A DCA Prefetch is used with TOE components to prefetch data in order to shorten execution cycles and maximize data processing effi...
  • Page 84 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual be enabled. When the item - USB Functions is set to Disabled, the user has the option to enable or disable USB 2.0 Controller.) USB 2.0 Controller Mode Use this feature to select the USB 2.0 Controller mode. The options are Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) and Full Speed (12 Mbps).
  • Page 85 Chapter 5: AMI BIOS SATA#2 Confi guration (This feature is available when the option-IDE is selected) Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled, and Enhanced. Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, and Fourth IDE Master These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third and Fourth IDE Master slots.
  • Page 86 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual PIO Mode Select Options Option Selected PIO Mode Max. Transfer Rate PIO Mode 0 3.3 MB/s PIO Mode 1 5.2 MB/s PIO Mode 2 8.3 MB/s PIO Mode 3 11.1 MB/s PIO Mode 4 16.6 MB/s DMA Mode Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined.
  • Page 87 Chapter 5: AMI BIOS  Advanced PCI/PnP Confi guration Clear NVRAM This feature clears the NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory) during system boot. The options are No and Yes. Plug & Play OS Selecting Yes allows the OS to confi gure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if Plug &...
  • Page 88 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual physically becomes unavailable. Select 3F8/IRQ4 to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address. The options for Serial Port1 are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3. The options for Serial Port2 are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, and 2E8/IRQ3.
  • Page 89 Chapter 5: AMI BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enable to enable a terminal keyboard which allows the user to send com- mands from a remote console. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Sredir Memory Display Delay This feature defi nes the length of time in seconds to display memory information. The options are No Delay, Delay 1 Sec, Delay 2 Sec, and Delay 4 Sec.
  • Page 90 ‘Temperature Tolerance’ is, and not the other way around. This results in better CPU thermal management. Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High). This makes it easier for the user to understand the CPU’s temperature status, rather than by just simply...
  • Page 91 Chapter 5: AMI BIOS Fan Speed Readings This feature displays the fan speed readings from Fan1 through Fan9. Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective system cooling.
  • Page 92 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual Headless Mode Select Enabled to allow the system to function normally without a keyboard, monitor or mouse attached. The options are Enabled and Disabled. NUMA Support Select Enabled to use the feature of Non-Uniform Memory Access to improve CPU performance.
  • Page 93 Chapter 5: AMI BIOS TPM Enable/Disable Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently enabled or disabled. TPM Owner Status This item displays the status of TPM Ownership. IPMI Confi guration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of network interfaces used for system monitoring and management from a remote site.
  • Page 94 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual • Generator ID • Event Message Format Version • Event Sensor Type • Event Sensor Number • Event Direction Type • Event Data Clear BMC System Event Log Select OK and press the <Enter> key to clear the BMC system log. Select Cancel to keep the BMC System log.
  • Page 95 Chapter 5: AMI BIOS 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Subnet Mask This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Gateway Address The BIOS will automatically enter the Gateway address of this machine;...

  • Page 96: Security Settings

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual Security Settings The AMIBIOS Setup Utility allows you to enter a Supervisor and a User passwords. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. Supervisor Password This feature indicates if a supervisor's password has been entered (installed).

  • Page 97: Boot Confi Guration

    Chapter 5: AMI BIOS Boot Confi guration Use this feature to confi gure boot settings. Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for boot devices. The settings are available boot devices and Disabled. •...

  • Page 98: Usb Drives

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User’s Manual USB Drives Use this feature to specify the boot sequence from available USB Drives. • 1st Drive/2nd Drive Network Drives Use this feature to specify the boot sequence from available Network drives. • 1st Drive/2nd Drive Retry Boot Devices Select Enabled to enable Retry Boot Devices support which will allow the system to attempt to boot from a specifi...

  • Page 99: Exit Options

    Chapter 5: AMI BIOS Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to save the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer so that new system confi gura- tion parameters can take effect.
  • Page 100 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR 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 for maximum performance. 5-28...

  • Page 101: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error 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 102 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 103: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    To install these programs, click the icons to the right of these items. Note: To install the Windows OS, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note 1. Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme fi...

  • Page 104: B-2 Confi Guring Supero Doctor Iii

    X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual B-2 Confi guring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • 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 that you...
  • Page 106 X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 107 (Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi cant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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