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  • Page 1 ® UPER X6DH3-G2 X6DHi-G2 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0b...
  • Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. SUPER MICRO COMPUTER reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documenta- tion may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.

  • Page 3: Manual Organization

    Intel Xeon EM64T processors at a 800 MHz front side bus. The X6DH3-G2/ X6DHi-G2 supports Hyper-Threading Technology and is ideal for high performance workstation and server environments with up to two processors on one system bus. The X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 also supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Checklist ... 1-1 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-2 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 Image ... 1-3 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 Layout ... 1-4 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 Quick Reference ... 1-5 Motherboard Features ... 1-6 Intel E7520 Chipset: System Block Diagram ... 1-8 Chipset Overview ... 1-9 Special Features ... 1-10 PC Health Monitoring ...
  • Page 5 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Power Button ... 2-13 Chassis Intrusion ... 2-14 Serial Ports ... 2-14 Universal Serial Bus ... 2-15 GLAN (Ethernet Ports) ... 2-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ... 2-16 Fan Headers ... 2-17 Power LED/Speaker Header ... 2-17 Wake-On-Ring ...
  • Page 6 Memory Errors ... 3-2 Losing the System’s Setup Confi guration ... 3-2 Technical Support Procedures ... 3-2 Frequently Asked Questions ... 3-3 Returning Merchandise for Service ... 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction ... 4-1 Running Setup ... 4-2 Main BIOS Setup ... 4-2 Advanced Setup ...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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. Check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Contacting Super Micro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 9: X6Dh3-G2/X6Dhi-G2 Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 Image...

  • Page 10: X6Dh3-G2/X6Dhi-G2 Layout

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Figure 1-2. X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JPW1 LAN1 LAN2 Notes: 1. Jumpers not indicated are for testing only. 2. See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections.
  • Page 11 Quick Reference (X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2) (See Chapter 2 for more information.) Jumper Description 3rd PWR Supply Fail Detect Alarm Reset Enable JBT1 CMOS Clear C1/JI PCI I C Data(JI JPG1 VGA Enable Power Supply Force-On JPL1/JPL2 GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable JPS1 SAS Controller Enable...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Motherboard Features ® • Single or dual Intel Xeon (system) bus speed with support of Hyper-Threading (HT), EM64T and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (EIST) Using the EM64T Feature • Install a 64-bit OS (Windows XP Professional x64 Ed, Server 2003x64 Ed.) •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction • System overheat/Fan Fail LED Indicator and control • Chassis intrusion detection • System resource alert via Supero Doctor III ACPI Features • ACPI/ACPM Power Management • Wake-On Ring (WOR) Header • Internal/External Modem Ring On • Wake-On LAN (WOL) Header •...
  • Page 14 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 1_PCIX-100 1_PCIX-100 Slot Slot HC2_8Ports HC2_8Ports 1_PCIX-100 1_PCIX-100 GRN_Slot GRN_Slot PCIX BUS(100 MHZ) PCIX BUS(100 MHZ) PXH#1 1_PCIX-133 1_PCIX-133 8.1W 133 8.1W 133 PCIX BUS(133 MHZ) PCIX BUS(133 MHZ) Slot Slot 1_PCIX-E 1_PCIX-E (X8)Slot (X8)Slot PCI-E C(X8)

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the 7520 chipset, The X6DH3- G2/X6DHi-G2 motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual processor-based servers, with confi guration options optimized for communica- tions, presentation, storage, computation or database applications. The Intel E7520...

  • Page 16: Special Features

    The default setting is Last State. PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the SUPER X6DH3- G2/X6DHi-G2.All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors for the CPU Cores, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, and -12V An onboard voltage monitor will scan these voltages continuously.

  • Page 17: Acpi Features

    CPU Overheat LED and Fan Fail Control This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat/Fan Fail warn- ing function in the BIOS. This allows the user to defi ne an overheat temperature. When this temperature is exceeded, both the overheat fan and the warning LED are triggered.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The SUPER X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 accommodates ATX 24-pin power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifi cations required by the CPU, some are inadequate. You should use one that will supply at least 400W of power.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1: Introduction 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. Each UART in- cludes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system.
  • Page 20 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 1-14...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation

    Static-Sensitive Devices Electric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. •...

  • Page 22: Xeon Em64T Processor And Heatsink Installation

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Xeon Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the motherboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up.
  • Page 23 CEK Heatsink Installation 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die-the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.
  • Page 24 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual To Un-install the Heatsink (Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.)
  • Page 25 Figure 2-1. PGA604 Socket: Empty and with Processor Installed Empty socket Lever Warning! Make sure you lift the lever completely when Triangle installing the CPU. If the lever is only partly raised, damage to the socket or CPU Processor may result. (installed) Triangle Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis...

  • Page 26: Installing Dimms

    3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above). Memory Support The X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 supports up to 16 GB Registered ECC DDR2 400(PC3200) memory. Please refer to Supermicro's web site at www.supermicro. com for memory updates.

  • Page 27: I/Oports/Control Panel Connectors

    Figure 2-2. Installing and Removing DDR 2 To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the align- ment notch at the bottom. DDR 2 Slot Release Tab To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push near the edge of both ends of the module.
  • Page 28 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifi - cally for use with Supermicro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 29: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables ATX Power Connector The main power supply connector (JPW1) on the X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 meets the SSI (Superset ATX) specifi - cation. You can only use a 24-pin pow- er supply cable on the motherboard. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct.

  • Page 30: Nmi Button

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 31: Hdd Led

    HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity (for any hard drives on the system, including SCSI, Serial ATA and IDE). See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 32: Overheat/Fanfail Led

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Overheat/FanFail LED Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chas- sis overheating or system fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 33: Reset Button

    Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Power Button The Power Button connection is locat- ed on pins 1 and 2 of JF1.

  • Page 34: Chassis Intrusion

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable to inform you of a chassis intrusion. Serial Ports The COM1 serial port is located under the parallel port and COM2 is located below the PCI Slot1 (see the Mother- board layout on Page 1-4).

  • Page 35: Universal Serial Bus

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) There are two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) located on the I/O back panel and additional two USB USB (2/3) located near the 6300 ESB chip (South Bridge) on the motherboard. These ports (FP USB2 and USB3) can be used to provide front side chassis access (cables not included).

  • Page 36: Glan (Ethernet Ports)

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual GLAN (Giga-bit Ethernet Ports) A G-bit Ethernet port (designated JLAN1/JLAN2) is located beside the VGA port on the IO backplane. This port accepts RJ45 type cables. ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2...

  • Page 37: Fan Headers

    Fan Headers The X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 has eight fan headers (Fan1 to Fan8). (*Note: Fans 5-8 are 4-pin fans. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compat- ible with the traditional 3-pin fans.) See the table on the right for pin defi nitions.

  • Page 38: Wake-On-Ring

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is desig- nated JWOR.This function allows your computer to receive and "awakened" by an incoming call to the modem when in suspend state. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. You must have a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to use this feature.

  • Page 39: Smb

    A System Management Bus header is located at J11. Connect the appropriate cable here to utilize SMB on your system. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Power SMB (I C) Connector Power SMB (I C) Connector (J32), located between the 8-pin PWR Connector and the 24-pin PWR Con- nector, monitors the status of PWR...

  • Page 40: Sas Activity Output Led

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Adaptec SAS Activity Output LED Header (*For the X6DH3-G2 only) Adaptec SAS Activity Output LED Header (JS9), located next to IDE1, displays the status of Adaptec's SAS Activities. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. (*Note: SAS Common LED will be activated when any of SAS0 to SAS7 LEDs is activated.)

  • Page 41: Overheat Led

    Overheat LED (JOH) The JOH header is used to connect an LED to provide warning of chas- sis overheating. It is located near the microphone connector. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Power Supply Failure LED Connect a cable from your power supply to the Power Supply Failure LED (PSF) header (JP9) to provide...

  • Page 42: Jumper Settings

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi...

  • Page 43: Cmos Clear

    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 44: Vga Enable/Disable

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 enables or disables the VGA Connector on the motherboard. See the table on the right for jumper set- tings. The default setting is enabled. Alarm Reset (JAR) The system will notify you in the event of a power supply failure.

  • Page 45: 3Rd Pwr Fault Detect

    3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect (J3P) The system can notify you in the event of a power supply failure. This feature assumes that three power supply units are installed in the chassis, with one acting as a backup. If you only have one or two power supply units installed, you should disable this (the default setting) with J3P to prevent...

  • Page 46: Power Force On Enable/Disable

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Power Force On Enable/ Disable Jumper JP1 allows you to enable (force on) or disable the Power Force On func- tion. If enabled, the power will always stay on automatically. If this function is disabled (the normal setting), the user needs to press the power button to power on the system.

  • Page 47: Onboard Indicators

    Onboard Indicators GLAN LEDs The Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (located beside the Video port) has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table at right for the functions associated with the second LED.

  • Page 48: Sas Activity Led Indicators

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Adaptec SAS Activity LED Indicators (For the X6DH3- Adaptec SAS Activity LED Indica- tors (DS1-DS8), located next to the Adaptec SAS Ports 0-7, indicate the activity status of Adaptec SAS ports (0-7). See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 49: Parallel Port, Floppy, Hard Disk Drive And Ipmi Connections

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

  • Page 50: Floppy Connector

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Floppy Connector The fl oppy connector is located between the IDE connectors and the IPMI socket. See the table below for pin defi nitions. IPMI There is an IPMI 2.0 Socket on the motherboard. Refer to the layout below for the IPMI Socket location.

  • Page 51: Ide Connectors

    IDE Connectors IDE Connectors are located next to the fl oppy drive on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. JPW1 LAN1 LAN2 Chapter 2: Installation IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (IDE) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi...
  • Page 52 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Notes 2-32...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    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 54: Memory Errors

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics 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 55: Frequently Asked Questions

    Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can support? Answer: The X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that support reg- istered ECC DDR 2 400 (PC3200) SDRAM modules. It is strongly recommended that you do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. (*Please refer to Page 2-5 for the instruction on DDR 2 400 DIMM population and installation.)

  • Page 56: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard? Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and install the applications you need.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Bios

    Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X6DH3-G2/X6DHi- G2. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a fl ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl oppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 58: Running Setup

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Running Setup *Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (See the next page.)

  • Page 59: Main Bios Setup Menu

    Chapter 4: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fi elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fi...
  • Page 60 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Serial ATA RAID Enable Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (*For the Windows OS environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled.
  • Page 61 Type This feature allows the user to select the type of IDE hard drive. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically determine the hard drive's capacity, number of heads, etc.). Enter a number from 1-39 to select a predetermined type of hard drive, CDROM and ATAPI Removable.

  • Page 62: Advanced Setup

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Transfer Mode Selects the transfer mode. The options are Standard, Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1 and FPIO4/DMA2. Ultra DMA Mode Selects Ultra DMA Mode. The options are Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4 and Mode 5.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: BIOS Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quick Boot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 64 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time.
  • Page 66 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual ROM Scan Ordering This feature allows the user to decide which Option ROM to be activated fi rst. The options are Onboard fi rst and Add-On fi rst. Reset Confi guration Data If set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Confi guration Data- (ESCD) area.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS Large Disk Access Mode This setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. The options are DOS or Other (for Unix, Novelle NetWare and other operating systems). Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Force Compliance Mode This feature allows you to enable the PCI-Express Compliance Mode.
  • Page 68 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual SERR Signal Condition This setting specifi es the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted. The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit and Both. Enabling Multi-Media Timer Select Yes to activate a set of timers that are alternative to the traditional 8254 timers for the OS use.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS No Execute Mode Memory Protection (*Available when supported by the CPU and the OS.) Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit and allow the processor to classify areas in memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, and thus preventing a worm or a virus from inserting and creating a fl...
  • Page 70 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual I/O Device Confi guration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock Input This setting allows you to select clock frequency for KBC. The options are 6MHz, 8MHz, 12MHz and 16MHz. Onboard COM 1 This setting allows you to assign control of Serial Port A.
  • Page 71 Mode This feature allows you to specify the parallel port mode. The options are Output only, Bi-Directional, EPP and ECP. DMA Channel This item allows you to specify the DMA channel for the parallel port. The options are DMA1 and DMA3. Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the fl...
  • Page 72 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled.
  • Page 73 Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The options are 70 C, 75 Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see monitor data for the following items: CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature System Temperature...
  • Page 74 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Set User Password When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When prompted, type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to change the user's password, which allows access to the system at boot-up. Fixed Disk Boot Sector This setting may offer some protection against viruses when set to Write Protect, which protects the boot sector on the hard drive from having a virus written to it.
  • Page 76 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Highlighting a setting with a + or - will expand or collapse that entry. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specifi...

  • Page 77: Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 78 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual NOTES 4-22...

  • Page 79: Appendix Abios Post Messages

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a prob- lem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages.
  • Page 80 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer.
  • Page 81 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably.
  • Page 82 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Invalid System Confi guration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ confl ict I/O device IRQ confl ict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
  • Page 83 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card).
  • Page 84 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 85: Appendix Bbios Post Codes

    Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 86 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual POST Code Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager...
  • Page 87 POST Code Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Confi gure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message...
  • Page 88 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate...
  • Page 89 POST Code Description Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM...
  • Page 90 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 91: Operating System

    Appendix C: Software Installation Appendix C Installing Software Drivers and the Windows Operating System C-1 Introduction to the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver Serial ATA (SATA) Serial ATA(SATA) is a physical storage interface. It uses a single cable with a mini- mum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices.
  • Page 92 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual The Combined Mode: In this mode, system BIOS assigns the traditional IRQ 14 and IRQ 15 for the use of HDD. Up to 4 ATA devices are supported by this mode. Within the Combined Mode, the following three modes are supported: *Non-Combined Mode: Parallel ATA only :with the maximum of 4 devices sup- ported;...
  • Page 93 Appendix C: Software Installation Confi guring BIOS settings for the SATA RAID Functions (En- hanced Mode) 1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. (Note: If it is the fi rst time to power on the system, we recommend that you load the Optimized Default Settings.
  • Page 94 Due to the built-in functionality, the X6DH3- G2/X6DHi-G2 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 95 Appendix C: Software Installation 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"...
  • Page 96 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 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 Confi guration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.) 4.
  • Page 97 Appendix C: Software Installation 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 98 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the ar- ray. *Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition.
  • Page 99 2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter. (Note: The label shall not be more than 15 characters.) 3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. (Note: Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB-default. It is recommended that you do not change the default setting.) 4.
  • Page 100 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 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. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU, you can restart it by pressing Ctrl+R.
  • Page 101 Appendix C: Software Installation 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 102: Initializing Disk Drives

    X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array.
  • Page 103 Appendix C: Software Installation 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below). C-13...
  • Page 104 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown in the screen below). 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown in the screen. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue.
  • Page 105 Appendix C: Software Installation 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. For a critical array Rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the source drive.
  • Page 106 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual The Adaptec Embedded SAS/SATA with HostRAID Controller Driver (*SAS is for the X6DH3-G2 only.) The onboard Adaptec AIC9140W SAS Controller supports two ports. Each port supports up to four SAS/SATA drives. * The SAS Cable (CBL-097) can only be used with backplanes that support both SAS and SATA.

  • Page 107: Managing Arrays

    Appendix C: Software Installation 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"...
  • Page 108 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Deleting Arrays *Warning : Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent the loss of data. Deleted arrays cannot be restored. To delete an existing array: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC util- ity.
  • Page 109 Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the ar- ray. *Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition.
  • Page 110 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual 4. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID . However, during a build operation, only the smaller drive can be selected as the source or fi rst drive. 5. When migrating from single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger drive to a smaller drive is allowed.
  • Page 111 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.
  • Page 112 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Using the SerialSelect Utility to Confi gure SAS Settings (*SAS is for the X6DH3-G2 only.) The SerialSelect Utility enables you to confi gure SAS disk drive settings. To access the SAS utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility.
  • Page 113 Appendix C: Software Installation To Set Controller Confi guration: 3. Select "Controller Confi guration" and press <Enter> to access the submenu as shown below: 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press <Enter> and the arrow keys to confi...
  • Page 114 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual To Set Physical Confi guration: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC util- ity. 2. Use the arrow keys to select "SerialSelect Utility" and press <Enter> to access the Physical Confi guration submenu as shown below: 3.

  • Page 115: 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.) 2.
  • Page 116 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual To Exit Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility 1. Once you have completed RAID array confi gurations, press ESC to exit. The following screen will appear. 2. Press Yes to exit the Utility. (*For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping package.
  • Page 117 Appendix C: Software Installation C-2 Installing the 6300ESB/SAS Driver and the Windows Operating System (*SAS is for the X6DH3-G2 only.) 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 118 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual C-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers A. Installing Drivers other than Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed.
  • Page 119 Appendix C: Software Installation Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 120 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Notes: 1. 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/User- Guide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II. 2. For detailed information on Adaptec's SCSI SATA RAID Utility, please refer to the CDs that came with your motherboard.

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