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- Page 1 IWILL DK8X Motherboard User’s Manual DK8X Version 1.1...
- Page 2 DK8X Motherboard ________________________________________________________________ User’s Manual...
- Page 3 FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
- Page 4 DK8X Motherboard Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties regarding the contents of this manual and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication or make changes in the specifications of the product described within it at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such revision or change.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1: Overview ...………………………... 1-1 Workstation Board Specification ...………………………... 1-5 Mainboard Map ...………………………... 1-7 I/O Port Array …………………………………………………………………………… 1-8 2: Hardware Installation ...……………………... 2-1 Map of Jumpers ...……...………………….. 2-2 CN32: Clear CMOS Header ...……...……...……………... 2-3 CN21: PCI 64 Bit Slot Speed Select Jumper ………...…...……...……2-4 CN25: PCI-X Slot Speed Select Jumper …...………………………... - Page 6 DK8X Motherboard 3: BIOS Setup ...………………………... 3-1 Starting the BIOS Setup Using the BIOS Setup Utility...…... 3-2 Main Menu ...………………………..…... 3-4 Advanced Menu ...…………………………... 3-6 IDE Configuration Submenu ...…………………………... 3-7 Super IO Configuration Submenu...…………………………... 3-8 PCIPnP Menu ...………………...…………………………... 3-9 Boot Menu ...…………………………... 3-12 Boot Setting Configuration Submenu ...………………………...
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Page 7: 1: Overview
Peer PCI transaction support provides increased system performance. Other features include an onboard Silicon Image® Serial ATA interfaces, a 3COM® Gigabit Ethernet controller, an onboard RealTek® ALC-655™ audio chip, and USB 2.0 to provide high system capabilities that meet a wide range of demanding applications. - Page 8 DK8X Motherboard ENERAL AFETY RECAUTIONS Keep the area around the Server clean and free of clutter. Servers weigh a lot. They can average about 50 lbs. (~22.68 kg) When lifting the system, two people should lift slowly from opposite ends with their feet spread out to distribute the weight.
- Page 9 Chapter 1 Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag. Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap. Handle a board by its edges only;...
- Page 10 DK8X Motherboard ETTING If a problem arises with yours system during Installation or Operation, you should first ask your dealer for help as they have most likely configured your system. They generally have the best grasp of your issues and the fastest response for your symptoms. If your dealer is near your location, it is recommended that you first bring your system to them to have it serviced instead of attempting to solve the problem yourself.
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Page 11: Workstation Board Specification
IDE Bus 2. Dual Channel Master Mode 3. Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 On-Board LAN Integrated single 3com 3C940 Gigabit Ethernet Controller 1. Integrated Realtek® ALC-655, Professional 6-channel Audio Audio 2. AC '97 CODEC Integrated NEC with four (4) USB 2.0 ports 2 x internal USB1.1 ports... - Page 12 1 x GigaBit Ethernet LAN RJ-45 port Audio Phone Jacks - Speaker Out, Mic In, Line-In. 1x IEEE-1394 port Center Out, Rear Out Hardware Monitor (CPU Thermal, Fan, Voltage, Intrusion) System Management WINBOND W83627THF 4Mb Flash EEPROM with AMI BIOS I2C support.
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Page 13: Mainboard Map
Chapter 1 Overview AINBOARD ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Overview... - Page 14 DK8X Motherboard I/O A RRAY ________________________________________________________________________ Overview...
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Page 15: 2: Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation In this section, we detail the procedures for how to install processors and other hardware components in your Mainboard. Please go to the specific sections to read more about section you are interested WARNING This motherboard contains sensitive electronic components that can be easily damaged by static electricity. -
Page 16: Map Of Jumpers
DK8X Motherboard AP OF UMPERS Refer to the following illustration to find the location of the Mainboard's jumpers ________________________________________________________________________ Hardware Installation... -
Page 17: Cn32: Clear Cmos Header
Chapter 2 CN32: Clear CMOS Header The onboard button cell battery powers the CMOS RAM. It contains all the BIOS setup information. Keep the jumper connected to pins 1-2 (Default) to retain the RTC data as shown below. Under certain circumstances, you will need to reset system settings. Follow these instructions to clear the CMOS RTC data: Turn off the computer. - Page 18 DK8X Motherboard CN21: PCI 64-Bit Speed Select Jumper This header lets you determine the bus speed of the PCI-X 64-bit slots. The speed can be set to either 64 MHz (default) or 33 MHz 66MHz CN25: PCI-X Speed Select Jumper This header lets you determine the bus speed of the PCI-X slots.
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Page 19: J11: Audio For Front Panel
Chapter 2 J11: Audio for Front Panel This jumper, J11, allows users to switch audio function to the front panel if front panel is installed. JP1: IEEE-1394 Enable/Disable This jumper allows users to enable/disable IEEE-1394 function of onboard header. Enable ________________________________________________________________________ Hardware Installation Hardware Installation... - Page 20 DK8X Motherboard CN20: Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector This feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that connects to the chassis intrusion connector on the motherboard. The motherboard circuitry will detect the intrusion when the chassis cover is removed. ________________________________________________________________________ Hardware Installation...
- Page 21 Chapter 2 NSTALLING EMORY This Mainboard uses Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM). Eight DIMM socket memory banks are available, four memory bank for each CPU socket. The DIMM sockets accommodate 184-pin PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 (DDR266/DDR333/DDR400) and Double Data Rate (DDR) memory modules in 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB size combinations.
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Page 22: Memory Installation Procedure
DK8X Motherboard Memory Installation Procedures This section outlines how to install Registered PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 DDR DIMMs into the Mainboard. 1. Locate the Memory Bank on the Mainboard, where you will be installing the DIMMs. 2. Make sure the DIMM’s pins are facing down, and check that the pin arrangement on the memory module resembles the one pictured below. - Page 23 Chapter 2 3. Insert the module into the DIMM socket and press down evenly on both ends firmly until the DIMM module is securely in place. (The tabs of the DIMM socket will close-up to hold the DIMM in place when the DIMM is properly installed on the socket’s bottom.) 4.
- Page 24 DK8X Motherboard ECOMMENDED EMORY ONFIGURATIONS The AMD Opteron processors have very specific memory module requirements, and due to the design of the Mainboard, there are certain configurations of memory that work best to make the most effective use of the memory bandwidth. The AMD Opteron features 128-bit DDR memory channels.
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Page 25: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Heatsink Installation CAUTION: As with all computer equipment, the processor and motherboard components may be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please take proper ESD precautions when handling any board. Warning: Do not apply voltage until the heatsink is fully installed. If voltage is applied before the heatsink is fully installed, the processor will overheat and failure will result. - Page 26 DK8X Motherboard Step 4 Press firmly on the socket to ensure proper contact of the backplate and motherboard. Step 6 Place the screws and tighten down the retention frame. Do not over-tighten the screws. Ensure that the retention frame is flat with the motherboard. ________________________________________________________________________ 2-12 Step 5.
- Page 27 Chapter 2 Step 8 1. Gently push down on the processor while lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position. 2. Do not apply any power (voltage) to the system until the heatsink is fully installed. Step 10 1.
- Page 28 DK8X Motherboard Step 12 1. Make sure the retention clip is aligned with the plastic lug on the retention frame. 2. Carefully push straight down on the clip. This may take more force than the first side. Step 14 Carefully turn the cam lever to lock into place. Connect the fan power lead to the proper connector to the motherboard.
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Page 29: Agp Pro Slot
Chapter 2 AGP P The Mainboard does not feature an integrated video solution. Therefore, you will need to install a video card to use the Mainboard. The Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) slot is specifically designed to support a new generation of AGP graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidths (up to 8x). -
Page 30: Eps12V Power Connectors
DK8X Motherboard EPS12V P OWER ONNECTORS Find the proper orientation of the connectors and push down firmly to make sure that the pins are aligned (the connector will only insert properly when properly aligned). The 8-pin connector is a dedicated power connector to supply power for the CPUs. For Wake on LAN support, the 5-volt Stand-by lead (+5VSB) from the ATX power supply must supply at least 2A. - Page 31 Chapter 2 LOPPY RIVE ONNECTOR This 34-pin connector supports the standard floppy disk drive ribbon cable. Connect the single connector end to the Mainboard. Then, plug the other end of the ribbon into the floppy drive. Make sure you align the Pin 1 on the connector with the Pin 1 alignments on the Mainboard and the floppy drive.
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Page 32: Front Panel Switches
DK8X Motherboard IMPORTANT Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe on the Pin 1 side of the connector. IDE ribbon cables must be less than 46 cm (18 inches) long, with the second drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from the first connector. RONT ANEL WITCHES... - Page 33 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Reset Switch (2-pin RST) This 2-pin connector connects to the chassis-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without turning your power switch off and on. This is a preferred method of rebooting your system to prolong the life of your system’s power supply. Hard Disk Activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This connector supplies power to the chassis's HDD/IDE activity LED.
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Page 34: System Fan Connectors
DK8X Motherboard CPU/ S YSTEM ONNECTORS There are seven 3-pin fan connectors in the Mainboard motherboard. Two fans are used for CPU0 and CPU1; five are for system and front. These connectors support cooling fans of 500mA (6W) or less. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different. -
Page 35: Rear Panel I/O Ports
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation I/O P ANEL ORTS This is an illustration of the Mainboard rear I/O port array PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin Female) The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If no mouse is detected, IRQ12 will be free for expansion cards to use. - Page 36 ECP and EPP support through the BIOS setup. Onboard LAN Port (RJ-45) This Mainboard uses the 3COM 3C940 Gigabit Ethernet Controller. The controller consists of both the Media Access Controller (MAC) and Mbps Physical Layer (PHY) interface. Refer to the ¡§Onboard LAN User Guide¡¨ for further information.
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Page 37: Additional I/O Connectors
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation I/O C DDITIONAL ONNECTORS The Mainboard also contains connectors for adding additional ports and devices to the Mainboard. CD_In & Aux_In Audio Inputs (4-pin) There are both CD-In and Aux-In 4-pin connectors to connect your internal sound devices to the Sound Card. - Page 38 DK8X Motherboard IEEE 1394 (F ORTS AND This Mainboard features an integrated Texas Instrument TSB43AB22 chip which supports two (2) IEEE 1394 (Firewire) ports. IEEE 1394 (FireWire) supports transfer rates of up to 400MB/s. One port is installed on the on-board I/O array, and a header completes the last port for external installation.
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Page 39: Installing Expansion Cards
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation NSTALLING XPANSION ARDS This outlines the procedure for adding expansion cards to your Mainboard. Remember to read the documentation for your expansion cards and make the necessary hardware and software setting changes (i.e. jumper settings). The Mainboard features two (2) PCI-32 (32-bit, 33MHz) slots, one (1) PCI-64 (64-bit, 66/33MHz) slot and two (2) PCI-X (100/133MHz) slots to accommodate PCI expansion cards. -
Page 40: Silicon Image Chipset And Serial Ata
DK8X Motherboard ILICON MAGE HIPSET AND The Serial version of this Mainboard is equipped with an integrated Silicon Image Sil3114 Serial ATA chipset. This chipset supports up to 4 SATA devices at transfer rates of up to 150MB/s. The Silicon Image Chipset also supports RAID configurations. RAID stands for "Redundant Array of Independent Devices"... - Page 41 Chapter 2 OWERING ON YOUR YSTEM Follow these instructions to power on the computer after you have installed the Mainboard and all system devices. 1. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, Off is marked by “O”). 2.
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Page 42: 3: Bios Setup
DK8X Motherboard BIOS Setup This chapter discusses the AMIBIOS Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. The BIOS is the Basic Input / Output System used in all IBM PC, XT, AT, and PS/2 compatible computers. -
Page 43: Using The Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 3 As the memory is being tested, you can access the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the <F2> key when “Press < F2> to enter SETUP” appears briefly at the bottom of the screen. From the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility, you can access the other setup screens, such as the Security and Power menus. - Page 44 DK8X Motherboard <F8> Key <F9> Key <F10> Key Home IMPORTANT The BIOS does NOT automatically save values that you have modified. If you do not save your values before you exit the BIOS Setup Utility, all your changes will be lost. If after making and saving system changes with the BIOS Setup Utility, you discover that your computer is no longer able to boot, the AMIBIOS supports an override, which will reset your system to the Failsafe defaults.
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Page 45: Main Menu
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Main Menu This is the first screen that is displayed when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Each tab lined on the top of the screen represents each different menu. The following picture shows the main menu. Main menu shows the information of BIOS version, date and ID; processor type, speed and count;... -
Page 46: Advanced Menu
DK8X Motherboard Advanced Menu This is the Advanced Menu screen. You can make these modifications on the Advanced menu. You can make these modifications on the Advanced Menu. Select the Submenus to modify those settings. Feature Floppy Configuration Hardware Health Configuration ________________________________________________________________________ Option... - Page 47 Chapter 3 Feature ACPI Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Remote Access Configuration USB Configuration ________________________________________________________________________ BIOS Setup Option ACPI Aware O/S Yes/No CPU0 : CPU1 HT Link Speed/Width Disable Serial Legacy USB Support Disabled/Enabled/Auto USB Mass Storage Device Configuration BIOS Setup Description defined percentage when the temperature reaches a...
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Page 48: Ide Configuration Submenu
DK8X Motherboard IDE Configuration Submenu Feature Onboard PCI IDE Controller Hard Disk Write Protect ________________________________________________________________________ Option Disabled: integrated IDE controller Disabled Primary: enables only the Primary Primary IDE controller Secondary Secondary: enables only the Both secondary IDE controller Both: controllers Disable/Enable device write Disabled protection. -
Page 49: Super Io Configuration Submenu
Chapter 3 IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection Super IO Configuration Submenu Feature Onboard Floppy Controller Onboard Game/Midi Port Keyboard PowerOn Function ________________________________________________________________________ BIOS Setup 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 Host & Device Host Device Option Disabled... -
Page 50: Pcipnp Menu
DK8X Motherboard PCIPnP Menu ________________________________________________________________________ BIOS Setup... - Page 51 Chapter 3 Feature Plug & Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster Offboard PCI/ISA IDE card ________________________________________________________________________ BIOS Setup Option Yes: lets the O/S configure PnP devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play O/S Value in units of PCI clocks 32, 64, 96, 128, 160,...
- Page 52 DK8X Motherboard Feature IRQ3~IRQ15 DMA Channel 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Reserved Memory Size ________________________________________________________________________ 3-11 Option Available: specified IRQ is available to be used by Available PCI/PnP devices Reserved Reserve: specified IRQ is reserved for use by legacy ISA devices Available: specified DMA is available to be used by...
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Page 53: Boot Menu
Chapter 3 Boot Menu Feature Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Drives ATAPI CDROM Drives ________________________________________________________________________ BIOS Setup Description Specify the boot device priority sequence Specify the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives Specify the boot device priority sequence from available removable drives Specify the boot device priority sequence from available ATAPI CDROM drives... -
Page 54: Boot Setting Configuration Submenu
DK8X Motherboard Boot Setting Configuration Submenu Feature Quick Boot Quiet Boot AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Typematic Rate ________________________________________________________________________ 3-13 Option Disabled Allows BIOS to skip tests Enabled while booting Disabled: Disabled POST messages Enabled Enabled: display OEM logo Force BIOS Set display mode for option Keep Current... - Page 55 Chapter 3 System Keyboard Parity Check Boot to OS/2 Wait for “F1” if error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture ________________________________________________________________________ BIOS Setup Absent Enable/Disable all keyboards Present attached to the system Disabled Enable/Disable memory or Enabled parity error check OS/2 compatibility mode Disabled Wait for F1 key to be pressed...
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Page 56: Security Menu
DK8X Motherboard Security Menu Feature Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Boot Sector Virus Protection ________________________________________________________________________ 3-15 Option Install password Immediately clears the User password Setup: check password while invoking setup Always: while invoking setup as well as on each boot Disabled Enable/Disable Boot Sector Enabled... -
Page 57: C H I P S E T M E N
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chipset Menu There are three submenus inside Chipset menu: NorthBridge Configuration, SouthBridge Configuration and AGP Configuration. NothBridge Configuration Submenu Memory Configuration Submenu ________________________________________________________________________ BIOS Setup 3-16... - Page 58 DK8X Motherboard Feature Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Burst Length ________________________________________________________________________ 3-17 Option Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out Auto over BANKS on the same Disabled node, or across NODES, decreasing access contention Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out Auto over BANKS on the same Disabled...
- Page 59 Chapter 3 ECC Configuration Submenu Feature Master ECC Enable ________________________________________________________________________ BIOS Setup Option Master ECC Enables support Disabled on all nodes for ECC error Enabled detect and correction BIOS Setup Description 3-18...
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Page 60: Southbridge Configuration Submenu
DK8X Motherboard SouthBridge Configuration Feature 2.0 SM Bus Controller HT Link 0 P-Comp Mode HT Link 0 N-Comp Mode HT Link 0 RZ-Comp Mode ________________________________________________________________________ 3-19 Option Disabled Enabled Auto causes hardware compensation vales. Other choices allow the user to Auto override default Data... -
Page 61: Agp Configuration Submenu
Chapter 3 AGP Configuration Submenu Feature AGP Data Transfer Rate Aperture Size FW Enable P Data drive Strength N Data drive Strength P Strobe Drive Strength N Strobe Drive Strength BIOS Setup Option 1x / 2x / 4x / 8x 1x / 2x / 4x 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2056 MB... -
Page 62: Apm Configuration Menu
DK8X Motherboard APM Configuration Menu ________________________________________________________________________ 3-21 BIOS Setup... -
Page 63: Exit Menu
Chapter 3 Exit Menu Feature Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults ________________________________________________________________________ BIOS Setup Description Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation Exit system setup without saving the changes. - Page 64 DK8X Motherboard Important: Driver Installation Procedure Please follow the installation procedure belows. 1. Install WindowsXP SP1a 2. Install 8151 driver: a. Install 8151 river from the following driver path: CD-ROM\Drivers\AMD\8151\setup.exe b. Update 8151 driver from the following driver path: CD-ROM\Drivers\AMD\8151\8151 v8.10\XP\English 3.
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