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Supermicro X5DPA-TGM User Manual

Supermicro x5dpa-tgm motherboards: user guide
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  • Page 1 ® UPER SUPER X5DPA-TGM SUPER X5DPA-TGM+ USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1a...
  • Page 2 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. Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, you may not copy any part of this document.

  • Page 3: Preface

    This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ mainboard. The SUPER X5DPA- TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ supports single or dual Intel processors at a 533/400 MHz front side bus.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Checklist ... 1-1 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-2 Super X5DPA-TGM Image ... 1-3 Super X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ Layout ... 1-4 Super X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ Quick Reference ... 1-5 Motherboard Features ... 1-6 Intel E7501 Chipset: System Block Diagram ... 1-8 Chipset Overview ... 1-9 Special Features ... 1-9 ATI Graphics Controller ...
  • Page 5 Reset Button ... 2-10 Power Button ... 2-10 Chassis Intrusion ... 2-10 Back Panel Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ... 2-10 Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Headers (USB0/1) and USB2 ... 2-11 Serial Ports ... 2-11 LAN and GLAN (Ethernet Ports) ... 2-11 Fan Headers ...
  • Page 6 Exit Options ... 4-21 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages ... A - 1 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes ... B-1 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions for the X5DPA-TGM ... C-1 Appendix D: Software Installation Instructions for the X5DPA-TGM+ ... C-1...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    One (1) I/O backpanel shield Two (2) SATA cables (For retail only) One (1) Supermicro CD One (1) User's/BIOS Manual Two (2)CPU/Heatsink Plates (SKT-120-P) and two (2) heatsink retention clips (SKT-095-604 E) Chapter 1 Introduction Supermicro boards are designed with Chapter 1: Introduction...

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.

  • Page 9: Super X5Dpa-Tgm Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. SUPER X5DPA-TGM Image (Notes: There are two VRM Heatsinks on the X5DPA-TGM+ motherboard and there is no VRM Heatsink on the X5DPA-TGM motherboard. The X5DPA-TGM+ uses Intel's 82541 GLAN controller. The X5DPA-TGM uses Intel's 82540 GLAN controller.)

  • Page 10: Super X5Dpa-Tgm/X5Dpa-Tgm+ Layout

    2. DIMM memory modules have to be used in pairs. one pair of DIMMs are used, please install them in Bank #1. 3. There are two VRM Heatsinks on the X5DPA-TGM+ motherboard and there is no VRM Heatsink on the X5DPA-TGM motherboard.
  • Page 11 CPU/CHASSIS FANS CPU/Chassis Fan Headers LAN1 LAN (100/10 Mbps Fast Ethernet Port- 82551) LAN2 GLAN (Gigabit Ethernet Port-82540 for the X5DPA- TGM, 82541 for the X5DPA-TGM+) J2/J3 IDE#1(J2), IDE#2(J3) HDD Connectors VGA Connector SATA LED Header Printer Connector J8, J26...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Motherboard Features • Single or dual Intel front side (system) bus speed. (603-Pin Xeon supported) to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (http:// www.supermicro.com/TechSupport.htm). (*For CPU speeds, please refer to our website at www.Supermicro.com)
  • Page 13 • Main switch override mechanism Onboard I/O • Integrated ATI Rage XL graphics controller • Intel Gigabit LAN Ethernet (82541 for the X5DPA-TGM+/82540 for the X5DPA-TGM), and an additional 82551 100/10Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN Controller • 2 EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interfaces •...
  • Page 14 SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual processor2 GLAN IDE PRI/ USB PORT MOUSE Figure 1-5. X5DPA: Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Motherboard Features pages for details on the features of each motherboard. processor1 MCH 533...

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    Management Controller. Special Features ATI Graphics Controller The X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ has an integrated ATI video controller based on the Rage XL graphics chip. dressing and AGP texturing. This onboard graphics package can provide a bandwidth of up to 512 MB/sec over a 32-bit graphics memory bus.

  • Page 16: Pc Health Monitoring

    SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+. All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors for the CPU Cores, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V and +3.3V Standby...

  • Page 17: 1-5 Acpi Features

    CPU Overheat LED and Control This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat warning function in the BIOS. This allows the user to define an overheat tempera- ture. When this temperature is exceeded, both the overheat buzzer and the warning LED are triggered.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the CPU will wake-up and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.

  • Page 19: Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction The SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ accommodates ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. You should use one that will supply at least 350W of power and includes the additional +12V, 8-pin power connector - an even higher wattage power supply is recommended for high-load con- figurations.
  • Page 20 SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual The Super I/O supports one PC-compatible printer port (SPP), Bi-directional Printer Port (BPP) , Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) or Extended Capabilities Port (ECP). The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Con- figuration and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through an SMI or SCI function pin.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation

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

  • Page 22: Pga Processor And Heatsink Installation

    SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual PGA 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 line up the mounting holes on the bracket against the mounting holes on the motherboard. Secure the Retention Bracket (on the front) and the Reten- tion Plate (on the back) by putting screws through the mounting holes. Repeat this step for the second Retention Bracket.
  • Page 24 Notched Corner Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure the location of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 25: Installing Dimms

    Installing DIMMs Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http://www.supermicro.com/TECHSUPPORT/FAQs/Memory_vendors.htm Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1).

  • Page 26: I/Oports/Control Panel Connectors

    SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push near the edge of both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot. I/OPorts/Control Panel Connectors The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification.
  • Page 27 JF2 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are nor- mally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connec- tors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 28: Connecting Cables

    SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Connecting Cables ATX Power Connection The X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ power supply connector meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin speci- fication, however it also supports a 20-pin power supply connector. Make sure that the orientation of the PS connector is correct.

  • Page 29: Hdd Led

    HDD LED The HDD LED (for IDE and SCSI Disk Drives) connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF2. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to these pins to display disk activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 30: Reset Button

    SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF2. At- tach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 31: Serial Ports

    An Ethernet port is located beside the VGA port on the IO backplane. An additional GLAN port is also located next to the LAN port on the X5DPA-TGM/ TGM+. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Chapter 2: Installation Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Pin...

  • Page 32: Fan Headers

    SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Fan Headers The X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ has five CPU, chassis fan head- ers. Designations include CPU Fan1, CPU Fan2, Chassis Fan 3, Chassis Fan4, and Chassis Fan 5. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Power LED/Speaker...

  • Page 33: Smbus Header

    PCI SMBus Enable PCI SMBus header cated on J12. Close Pins 1-2, 3-4 to support PCI/SMBus (*default). Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is des- ignated JWOR1. This function al- lows your computer to receive and "wake-up" by an incoming call to the modem when in suspend state.

  • Page 34: Jumper Settings

    SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used choose optional settings. create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 35: Glan Enable/Disable

    GLAN/LAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of JP3 to enable or disable the onboard GLAN. Change the setting of JP6 to enable or disable the onboard LAN for the X5DPA- TGM/TGM+. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled VGA Enable/Disable JP4 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port.

  • Page 36: Onboard Indicators

    SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Onboard Indicators GLAN/LAN LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. See the table on the right for the functions associated with these LEDs. On each LAN port, the yel- low LED indicates activity while...

  • Page 37: Parallel Port Connector

    A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always connects to drive B. Parallel Port Connector J7 is designated as the parallel (printer) port connector for the X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ mother- board. See the table on the right for pin definitions. IPMI J22 is designated as the IPMI...

  • Page 38: Floppy Connector

    SUPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Floppy Connector The floppy connector is located on JP7. See the table below for pin definitions. IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to configure onboard IDE#1(J2) and IDE#2 (J3) connectors. See the table on the right for pin defini- tions.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. 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 40: Memory Errors

    SUPERX5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnos- tics card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to Memory Errors 1. Make sure the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. 2. Determine if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed and verify that the BIOS setup is configured for the fastest speed of RAM used.

  • Page 41: Frequently Asked Questions

    4. 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...

  • Page 42: Returning Merchandise For Service

    SUPERX5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual site. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. Select your motherboard model and down- load the BIOS file to your computer. 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.

  • Page 43: Introduction

    When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (*Note: AMIBIOS 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 44: 4-2 Main Setup

    UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual 4-2 Main Setup When you first enter the BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

  • Page 45: Advanced Bios Setup

    Chapter 4: AMIBIOS System Memory When AMI BIOS auto detects the System Memory, it will automatically dis- play the size of the memory. Advanced BIOS Setup The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown below. The sub menus are described on the following pages.

  • Page 46: Boot Settings Configuration

    UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual ! ! ! ! ! BIOS Features !Boot Settings Configuration This item allows the user to configure the system's boot settings. Quick Boot The default setting is "Enabled". Select "Disabled" to allow the BIOS to perform all POST tests. Select "Enabled to allow the BIOS to skip certain POST tests to reduce the time needed for the system to boot up.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4: AMIBIOS Boot up Num-Lock Set this value to allow the Number Lock setting to be modified during boot up. The options are "On" and "Off". PS/2 Mouse Support Set this value to allow the PS/2 mouse support to be modified. The options are "Enabled"...
  • Page 48 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual ACPI APIC Support Select "Enabled" to allow the ACPI APIC Table Pointer to be included in the RSDP pointer list. The options are "Enabled", and "Disabled". APIC ACPI SCSI IRQ Select "Enabled" to enable the function of APIC ACPI SCSI IRQ. The op- tions are "Enabled"...

  • Page 49: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMIBIOS Wake On LAN from S5 Select "Enabled" to allow the BIOS to Wake Up LAN from S5. The options are "Enabled", and "Disabled". Wake On Ring from S5 Select "Enabled" to activate the function of "Wake On Ring from S5". The options are "Enabled", and "Disabled".
  • Page 50 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual PCI Latency Timer This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. The default setting is "32." Select "32" to set the PCI latency to 32 PCI clock cycles. Select "64" to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. Select "96" to set the PCI latency to 96 PCI clock cycles.

  • Page 51: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 4: AMIBIOS Set this value to allow the IRQ settings to be modified. The default setting is "Available". Select "Available" to allow the specified IRQ to be used by a PCI/PnP device. The options are "Available" and "Reserved" for the fol- lowing IRQs.

  • Page 52: Ide Configuration

    Onboard PCI IDE Operate Mode This feature allows the user to set the Onboard PCI IDE Operation mode. The options are "Legacy Mode" and "Native Mode." (*Note: Native Mode is available for motherboards that run on the Windows XP or Windows 2000 OS.) S-ATAConfigure This feature allows the user to set the S-ATA Mode.
  • Page 53 S-ATA Keep Enabled Select "Yes" to enable the function of S-ATA at all time. The options are "Yes" and "No." P-ATA Keep Enabled Select "Yes" to enable the function of P-ATA at all time. The options are "Yes" and "No." P-ATA Channel Selection This feature allows the users to select P-ATA channels.
  • Page 54 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual Type Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are "Not Installed", "Auto", "CDROM" and "ARMD". LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive ca- pacities over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with 48-bit LBA mode addressing.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: AMIBIOS DMA Mode Select Auto to allow the BIOS to auto detect the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select SWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs.

  • Page 56: Super Io Configuration

    UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual Super IO Configuration OnBoard Floppy Controller Select "Enabled" to enable the Onboard Floppy Controller. The options are "Disabled", and "Enabled." Serial Port1 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request ad- dress of serial port 1.

  • Page 57: Dmi Event Logging

    Chapter 4: AMIBIOS !Processor & Clock Options HyperThreading Select "Enabled" to enabled the function of HyperThreading for HT supported processor(s). The Options are "Enabled" or "Disabled." Ratio CMOS Setting This feature allows the user to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.
  • Page 58 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual Serial Port Number This option allows the user to select Serial Port Number for Console Redirection. The options are Com1 and COM2. Serial Port Mode This option allows the user to set Serial Port Mode. 115200 8, n, 1; 57600 8, n, 1; 38400 8, n, 1; 19200 8, n, 1; 9600 8, n, 1;...

  • Page 59: Usb Configuration

    ! ! ! ! ! USB Configuration This feature allows the user to configure USB settings. USB Functions This feature allows the user to set USB functions. The options are "Disabled", "2 USB Ports", "4 USB Ports", and"6 USB Ports." Legacy USB Support Select "Enabled"...

  • Page 60: Boot Settings

    UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual Boot Settings Boot Settings Configuration Use this screen to select options for the Boot Settings Configuration. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is shown below. Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device.

  • Page 61: Removable Drives

    1st Drive Specify the boot sequence for 1st Hard Drive. The Options are "PM- ST3120023AS" and "Disabled". 2nd Drive Specify the boot sequence for 2nd Hard Drive. The Options are "SM- ST3120023AS" and "Disabled". 3rd Drive Specify the boot sequence for 3rd Hard Drive. The Options are "SM- IC35L080AUUA07"...

  • Page 62: Security Setup

    UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual Security Settings AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then, type in the password.

  • Page 63: Exit Options

    Chapter 4: AMIBIOS Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect.
  • Page 64 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual Load Fail-Safe Defaults To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not maximum performance. 4-22...
  • Page 65 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. The error messages normally appear on the screen.
  • Page 66 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual Notes...
  • Page 67 BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint...
  • Page 68 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. Initializing the interrupt vector table next.
  • Page 69 initialization before the keyboard BAT command is issued. The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Next, issuing the BAT command to the keyboard controller. The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verified. Next, performing any necessary initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test.
  • Page 70 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next.
  • Page 71 Checkpoint Code Description Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory below 1 MB next. The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and verified. Determining the amount of memory above 1 MB memory next. The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and verified. Checking for a soft reset and clearing the memory below 1 MB for the soft reset next.
  • Page 72 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller 1 base register test next. The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA controller 2 base register test next. The DMA controller 2 base register test passed. Programming DMA controllers 1 and 2 next.
  • Page 73 Checkpoint Code Description Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page of this chapter for additional information. Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM at C800. Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has com- pleted.
  • Page 74 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User’s Manual Notes...
  • Page 75 RAID Utility program before you install the Windows XP operating system, and other software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. (*Note: the current version of ICH5R SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows XP Operating System.)
  • Page 76 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual ATA Operation Modes You can select from the following two modes: Legacy mode and Native mode. Legacy Mode: In this mode, system BIOS assigns the traditional 14 and 15 IRQs for the use of HDD. Up to 4 ATA devices are support by this mode.
  • Page 77 Appendix C: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM Configuring BIOS settings for SATA RAID Functions (Native Mode) 1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. (*Note: If it is the first time powering on the system, we recommend you load Optimized Default Settings.
  • Page 78 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Using Intel ICH5R SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Reseting RAID Volumes: a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will auto- matically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test.
  • Page 79 Appendix C: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM b. Specify a RAID Volume Name and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next field. (*Note: You can use the <Esc> key to select the previous menu.) c.Use the<Tab>, <Upper Arrow>, <Down Arrow>...
  • Page 80 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual e. You will return to the main menu with DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION updated as shown in the following screen. f. Once the above screen appears, use the <Down Arrow> key to select item#4-"Exit" and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear:...
  • Page 81 Appendix C: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM g. When asked "Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): ", type "Y" to confirm the selections and exit the "Create RAID Volume" menu. Press the <Enter> key to return to the main menu.
  • Page 82 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual d.When asked "Are you sure you want to delete this volume?", type "Y" to confirm the deletion of the RAID Volume, and press the <Enter> key to return to the main menu. (*Note: the <Esc> key is used to select the previous menu.)
  • Page 83 Appendix C: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM c.When asked "Are you sure you want to reset all RAID data (Y/N):", type "Y" to confirm the selection, and press the <Enter> key to return to the main menu. (*Press the <Esc> key to select the previous menu.) 2.
  • Page 84 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual h. After Windows XP Installation is completed, the system will automati- cally reboot. i. Insert Supermicro CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during system reboot, and the following screen will appear: Figure 2-6.
  • Page 85 Appendix C: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM b. When the above screen appears, click on the icon marked "Next" on the screen, and the following screen will appear: C-11...
  • Page 86 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual c. After reading the License Agreement, click on the icon marked "Yes" on the screen, and the following screen will appear: d. Specify the folder that you want the program to be installed in and then, click on the icon marked "Next" to begin the installation process.
  • Page 87 Appendix C: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM f. The following screen will appear to display the status of the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Installation. g. Once the Application Accelerator RAID Edition installation is completed, the following screen will appear and the system will start to re-boot.
  • Page 88 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual C-3 Rebuilding SATA RAID1 Procedures to Rebuild RAID1 (*If necessary, please download documentation from Intel's website at: Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Edition. Intel will release the SATA RAID Driver on July 18, 2003.) 1. Once a hard drive disk has failed, a pop- up message will appear to alert...
  • Page 89 Appendix C: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM 3. Unplug the bad HDD and replace it with a new one. 4. After you have replaced the bad HDD with a good one, go to "Disk Management" of your system. The following screen will appear: Then click “Action”...
  • Page 90 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Once the disk manager detects the new disk that you've installed. It will show an “Unknown” disk as indicated in the following screen: 7. Once the above screen appears, right click on the new disk and It will bring up a manual for the new disk.
  • Page 91 Appendix C: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM 9. This time it should detect that you have a new disk available. 10. Right click on the new disk and select “Rebuild to disk” and the following screen will appear: 11. Once you've made your selection, you can go up to the setting of “RAID Volume”...
  • Page 92 Software Programs After all the hardware has been installed, you must first install the operating system, and then, other software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen (*Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item.
  • Page 93 Appendix C: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The...
  • Page 94 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) (*Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Website at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.) C-20...
  • Page 95 After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Driver before you install the Windows operating system. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. (*The following section provides information on Adaptec's SATA RAID Driver based on the Intel ICH 5R Controller.
  • Page 96 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual ATA Operate Mode You can select from the following two modes: Combined Mode and En- hanced Mode. 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.

  • Page 97: Configuring Bios Settings For The Sata Raid Functions

    Appendix D: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM+ Configuring BIOS settings for the SATA RAID Functions (Enhanced Mode) 1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. (*Note: If it is the first time to power on the system, we recommend that you load the Optimized Default Settings.
  • Page 98 RAID mirroring (RAID 1) allows the data to be simulta- neously written to two drives, so critical data is always available even if a single hard disk fails. Due to the built-in functionality, the X5DPA-TGM/ X5DPA-TGM+ is specially designed to keep pace with the increasing...
  • Page 99 Appendix D: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM+ 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...
  • Page 100 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ 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 Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.)
  • Page 101 Appendix D: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM+ 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.
  • Page 102 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. *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 103 Appendix D: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM+ 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.
  • Page 104 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual 5. When you are finished, press Done (as the screen shown below). Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost.
  • Page 105 Appendix D: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM+ 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.
  • Page 106 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Adding/Deleting Hotspares (*Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need to add a new HDD as a hotspare.) 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A as prompted to access the ARC Utility.

  • Page 107: Initializing Disk Drives

    Appendix D: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM+ Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array.
  • Page 108 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below). D-14...
  • Page 109 Appendix D: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM+ 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.
  • Page 110 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Rebuilding Arrays *Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to optimized its function- ality.

  • Page 111: Using The Disk Utilities

    Appendix D: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM+ 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.)
  • Page 112 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual 2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities as shown in the screen below. 3 Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screen below.) D-18...
  • Page 113 Appendix D: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM+ You can choose from the following options: 1. Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writing zeros to the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again.
  • Page 114 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual D-2 Installing Intel's ICH5R Driver by Adaptec and the OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen:"Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear.
  • Page 115 Appendix D: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM+ D-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers A. Installing Drivers other than Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver After you've installed Windows Operating System, a screen as shown be- low will appear. You are ready to install software programs and that have not yet been installed.
  • Page 116 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 117 Appendix D: Software Installation for the X5DPA-TGM+ Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) (*Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.)
  • Page 118 UPER X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ User's Manual Notes D-24...

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