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  • Page 1 X6DAL-XG USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 Santa Clara County in the State of California, USA.The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site (http:/ /www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be professionally installed. Manual Organization...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Checklist ... 1-1 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-2 X6DAL-XG Image ... 1-3 X6DAL-XG Layout ... 1-4 X6DAL-XG Quick Reference ... 1-5 Motherboard Features ... 1-6 Intel Tumwater Chipset: System Block Diagram ... 1-8 Chipset Overview ... 1-9 Special Features ... 1-9 BIOS Recovery ...
  • Page 5 Power Fail LED ... 2-11 Reset Button ... 2-12 Power Button ... 2-12 Chassis Intrusion ... 2-13 Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ... 2-13 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ... 2-14 Fan Headers ... 2-14 Serial Ports ... 2-15 Wake-On-Ring ... 2-15 Wake-On-LAN ...
  • Page 6 X6DAL-XG User's Manual Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ... 3-2 Technical Support Procedures ... 3-2 Frequently Asked Questions ... 3-3 Returning Merchandise for Service ... 3-5 Chapter 4: AMIBIOS Introduction ... 4-1 Main Setup ... 4-2 Advanced Settings ... 4-3 Boot Settings ...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    One (1) SATA cable (CBL-044) One (1) CPU mounting plate (SKT-159) Two (2) CPU retention brackets (SKT-158: pre-installed) One (1) I/O backpanel shield (CSE-PT2) One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities (CDR_INTC) One (1) User's/BIOS Manual Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    X6DAL-XG 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: X6Dal-Xg Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. SUPER X6DAL-XG Image...

  • Page 10: X6Dal-Xg Layout

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual Figure 1-2. SUPER ATX PWR Force PW-On Fault DIMM 1B DIMM 1A DIMM 2B DIMM 2A DIMM 3B DIMM 3A J 4 3 J F 2 Spkr Note: " " indicates the location of pin 1. X6DAL-XG Motherboard Layout...

  • Page 11: X6Dal-Xg Quick Reference

    X6DAL-XG Quick Reference Jumper Description Alarm Reset SMB Data to PCI Enable SMB Clock to PCI Enable Audio Enable JBT1 Clear CMOS Force Power On Enable JPL1 LAN1 Enable Watch Dog Enable Connector Description ATX PWR Primary 24-pin ATX PWR Connector...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual Motherboard Features ® • Single or dual Intel 604-pin Nocona at an 800 MHz front side (system) bus speed. M e m o r y • Six 184-pin DIMM sockets supporting 12 GB/24GB Registered ECC DDR 333/266 (PC2700/PC2100) SDRAM Notes: 1.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction ACPI Features • Microsoft OnNow • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism Onboard I/O • 1 Intel 82541PI Gigabit Ethernet controller • 2 EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interfaces • 1 floppy port interface (up to 2.88 MB) •...
  • Page 14 X6DAL-XG User's Manual Figure 1-3. Block Diagram of the E7525 Tumwater Chipset Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Motherboard Features pages for details on the motherboard.

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the E7525 Tumwater chipset, the X6DAL-XG motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual processor-based servers, with configuration options optimized for communications, presentation, storage, computation or data- base applications. The Intel E7525 Tumwater chipset...

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Always On. PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the SUPER X6DAL-XG. All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that sup- ports PC health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors for the CPU Cores, Chipset Voltage, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12v, +3.3V Standby, +2.5V (for...
  • Page 17 Environmental Temperature Control via Supero DoctorIII The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will increase the speed of the thermal control fan whenever the CPU tem- perature exceeds a user-defined threshold. independently from the CPU. It can continue to monitor for overheat condi- tions even when the CPU is in sleep mode.

  • Page 18: Acpi Features

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that pro- vides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application soft- ware.

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The SUPER X6DAL-XG accommodates ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

  • Page 20: Super I/O

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual Super I/O The disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a floppy disk drive controller that is compatible with industry standard 82077/765, a data separator, write pre-compensation circuitry, decode logic, data rate selec- tion, a clock generator, drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic.

  • 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

    CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. Note that for the X6DAL-XG you need to install the Xeon mounting plate under the board.
  • Page 23 2. Insert the CPU in the socket, making sure that pin 1 of the CPU aligns with pin 1 of the socket (both corners are marked with a triangle). When using only one CPU, install it into CPU socket #1 (Socket #2 is automatically disabled if only one CPU is used).
  • Page 24 X6DAL-XG User's Manual 1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as show in the second picture on the right. 2. Hold the heatsink as show in the picture on the right and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.

  • Page 25: Installing Dimms

    Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above). Memory Support The X6DAL-XG supports up to 12GB/24GB of registered ECC DDR333/266 (PC2700/PC2100) memory. The motherboard was designed to support 4GB (PC2100) modules in each slot, but only the 2GB modules have been tested.

  • Page 26: I/Oports/Control Panel Connectors

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual Figure 2-2. To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push near the edge of both ends of the module.
  • Page 27 JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are nor- mally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connec- tors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 28: Connecting Cables

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual Connecting Cables ATX Power Connector There are a 24-pin main power supply connector(PW1) and a 4- pin 12V PWR connector (PW3) on the board. (Both connections are required.) These power connec- tors meet the SSI EPS 12V specifi- cation.

  • Page 29: Nmi Button

    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 definitions. Power LED The Power LED connection is lo- cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 30: Hdd Led

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual 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).

  • Page 31: Overheat/Fan Fail Led

    Overheat/Fan Fail LED Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis overheating. Refer to the table on the right for pin defini- tions. Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1.

  • Page 32: Reset Button

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. At- tach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 33: Chassis Intrusion

    Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is lo- cated at JL1. Attach the appropri- ate cable to inform you of a chas- sis intrusion. Universal Serial Bus (USB) There are two Universal Serial ports(USB 0/1) located the I/O panel and additional USB ports(USB 2/3) next to the IDE2 on the motherboard.

  • Page 34: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Ports

    See the table on the right for pin definitions.) Fan Headers There are six fan headers (Fan 1 to Fan 6) on the X6DAL-XG). See the table on the right for pin definitions. (*Note: These fan headers are 4-pin fans. Pins#1-#3...

  • Page 35: Serial Ports

    Serial Ports The COM1 (J4) and COM2 (J5) se- rial ports are located on the I/O backplane (see Figure 2-3). the table on the right for pin defini- tions. Wake-On-Ring (JWOR) The Wake-On-Ring header is des- ignated WOR. This function allows your computer to receive and "be awakened"...

  • Page 36: Wake-On-Lan

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header(JWOL) is designated WOL on the mother- board. See the table on the right for pin definitions. You must en- able the LAN Wake-Up setting in BIOS to use this function. must also have a LAN card with a...

  • Page 37: Power Fault

    Definition P/S 1 Fail Signal P/S 2 Fail Signal P/S 3 Fail Signal Reset (from MB) Note: This feature is only available when using redundant Supermicro power supplies. Speaker Connector Pin Definitions (JF2) Number Function Red wire, Speaker data Lin In/Line Out...

  • Page 38: Smb Power Connector

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual SMB Power (I Connector C Connector (J27), located be- tween the Alarm Reset Header and the PWR Fault Header, moni- tors the status of PWR Supply, Fan and system temperature. CD-In Header There is a 4-pin CD header on the motherboard.

  • Page 39: Ac'97 Audio

    AC 97/AUX In/CD In AC'97 provides high quality onboard audio. The X6DAL-XG features 6- channel sound for front L&R, rear L&R, center and subwoofer speak- ers. This feature is activated with the Advanced software (on the CD- ROM included with your mother- board).

  • Page 40: Jumper Settings

    X6DAL-XG 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 41: Alarm Reset

    Alarm Reset The system will notify you in the event of a power supply failure. This feature assumes that Super- micro redundant power supply units are installed in the chassis. If you only have a single power supply installed, you should dis- able this (the default setting) with (CN1) to prevent false alarms.

  • Page 42: Cmos Clear

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. 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 43: Audioenable/Disable

    Audio Enable/Disable J26 enables or disables the Audio Connector on the motherboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default set- ting is enabled. Chapter 2: Installation Audio Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (J26) Jumper Position Pins 1-2 Pins 2-3 2-23 Definition Enabled...

  • Page 44: Onboard Indicators

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual Onboard Indicators GLAN LEDs The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port (lo- cated beside the COM Port2) has two LEDs. The yellow LED indi- cates activity while the other LED may be green, orange or off to in- dicate the speed of the connec- tion.

  • Page 45: Onboard Led Indicators

    In addition to the LAN LED and SATA Header, there are other LED indicators (DS1-DS3, DS5-DS8 ) on the X6DAL-XG. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (*Note: Please refer to Appendix A for DS7 and DS8 LED POST Codes.)

  • Page 46: Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive And Scsi Connections

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSI Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.

  • Page 47: Floppy Connector

    Floppy Connector The floppy connector is located at J24.See the table below for pin definitions. Floppy Chapter 2: Installation Floppy Connector Pin Definitions (J24) Pin Number Function Pin Number 2-27 Function FDHDIN Reserved FDEDIN Index- Motor Enable Drive Select B- Drive Select A- Motor Enable DIR-...

  • Page 48: Ide Connectors

    X6DAL-XG User's Manual IDE Connectors The IDE Connectors are lo- cated at J44 (IDE1) and J38 (IDE 2), You do not need to configure jumpers for these connectors. See the table on the right for pin defini- tions. IDE Connector Pin Definitions...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Memory Errors

    X6DAL-XG 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 51: Frequently Asked Questions

    Question: What are the various types of memory that my mother- board can support? Answer: The X6DAL-XG has six 184-pin DIMM slots that support regis- tered ECC DDR333/266 (PC2700/2100) SDRAM modules. It is strongly rec- ommended that you do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes.

  • Page 52: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X6DAL-XG 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. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows and security and audio drivers.

  • Page 53: Chapter 4: Amibios

    Chapter 4 AMIBIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS for the X6DAL-XG. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens.

  • Page 54: 4-2 Main Setup

    X6DAL-XG User’s Manual 4-2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

  • Page 55: Advanced Settings

    Chapter 4: AMIBIOS System Memory This option allows the AMI BIOS to display the status of memory installed in the system. Size This option allows the AMI BIOS to display the size of memory installed in the system. System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date.
  • Page 56 X6DAL-XG User’s Manual CPU Configuration Sub Menu Configure Advanced CPU Settings This option allows the user to configure Advanced CPU settings for the processor(s) installed in the system. Ratio CMOS Setting This option allows the user to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.
  • Page 57 IDE Configuration Sub Menu The screen for the Primary IDE Master is shown below: When you select this Sub Menu, the AMI BIOS automatically displays the status of the following items: Onboard PCI IDE Operate Mode This feature allows the user to set the Onboard PCI IDE Operation Mode. options are: Native Mode and Legacy Mode.
  • Page 58 X6DAL-XG User’s Manual S-ATA Ports Definition This feature allows the user to configure Serial ATA Ports. The options are: P0-Master/P1-Slave, P0-Slave/P1-Master P-ATA Only S-ATA Running Enhanced Mode Select Yes if you want the function of Serial ATA Enanced Mode to be enabled at all times.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: AMIBIOS LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with 48-bit LBA mode addressing.
  • Page 60 X6DAL-XG User’s Manual to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs. Select SWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs. Select SWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2.

  • Page 61: Floppy Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMIBIOS ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection This feature allows the AMI BIOS to auto-detect 80Pin ATA(PI) Cable. The options are: Host & Device, Host and Device. Floppy Configuration This option allows the user to configure the settings for the Floppy Drives installed in the system.

  • Page 62: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    X6DAL-XG User’s Manual PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (*This is not required for system boot if you system has an OS that supports Plug &...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: AMIBIOS IRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ7/IRQ9/IRQ10/IRQ11/IRQ14 This feature specifies the availability of an IRQ to be used by a PCI, PnP device. Select Reserved for the IRQ to be used by a Legacy ISA device. The options are: Available, Reserved. DMA Channel 0/DMA Channel 1/DMA Channel 3/DMA Channel 5/ DMA Channel 6/DMA Channel 7 Select Available to indicate that a specific DMA channel is available to be used by a PCI/PnP device.

  • Page 64: Advanced Chipset Settings

    X6DAL-XG User’s Manual Serial Port1 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request ad- dress of serial port 1. accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable. Select "3F8/IRQ4" to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address.
  • Page 65 NorthBridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for Intel Lindenhurst NorthBridge chipset. Memory Remap Feature Select Enabled to allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Memory Mirroring and Sparing Select Enabled to enable Memory RAS (-Mirroring and Sparing) to allow the system to create a mirror copy of data written to the memory for data security.
  • Page 66 X6DAL-XG User’s Manual APCI Configuration This item allows the user to enable or disable ACPI support for the operating system. General ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure additional ACPI options. Select "Yes" if the operating system supports ACPI. Select No if the operating system does not support ACPI.

  • Page 67: Power Configuration

    Power Configuration This feature allows the user to configure PnP settings. Power Button Mode This setting allows you to decide if the power button will go into the On/ Off mode or the Suspend mode if it is pressed. The and Suspend.
  • Page 68 X6DAL-XG User’s Manual Memory Buffer Event Logging This setting allows you to enable or disable Memory Buffer Event logging. The options are Enabled or Disabled. PCI Error Logging This setting allows you to enable or disable PCI Error logging. The options are Enabled or Disabled.

  • Page 69: Usb Configuration

    Spread Spectrum Select Enabled to enable Spread Sperctrum. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Remote Access Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the Remote Access Configu- ration. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus>...

  • Page 70: System Health Monitor

    X6DAL-XG User’s Manual USB 2.0 Controller Mode This setting allows you to configure USB 2.0 Controller Mode. The options are Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed-12Mbps. System Health Monitor This feature allows the AMI BIOS to automatically display the status of the...

  • Page 71: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: AMIBIOS The AMI BIOS will automatically display the following information: CPU1 VCORE/CPU2 VCORE (*for 2U systems),3.3V Vcc(V), +5 Vin, 12V Vcc(V), -12V Vcc (V), DRAM VTT, 1.2V Vcc, 2.5V for DIMM, 1.5V Standby Power System Fan Control: If Enabled, the AMI BIOS will automatically monitor and display the speeds of Fan1 Speed to Fan6 Boot Settings This item allows the user to configure the boot settings for the system.
  • Page 72 X6DAL-XG User’s Manual Boot up Num-Lock Set this value to allow the Number Lock setting to be modified during boot up. The default setting is On. 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 Auto, Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 73: Boot Device Priority

    Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are "1st Floppy Drive", "CD ROM", "HDD", and "Disabled." The default settings are: · 1st boot device –1st Floppy Drive ·...

  • Page 74: Security Setup

    X6DAL-XG User’s Manual Security Settings the AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then, type in the password.

  • Page 75: Exit

    Chapter 4: AMIBIOS Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit the BIOS Setup screen. Saving Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect.
  • Page 76 X6DAL-XG User’s Manual Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Then, Select "OK" to allow the BIOS to automatically load Optimal Defaults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer ap- plications.

  • Page 77: Appendix Abios Error Beep/Post Codes

    BIOS Error Beep/POST Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen.
  • Page 78 X6DAL-XG User’s Manual DS7/DS8 LED Post Codes LED Indicators Description/Message PWR On SPD Read OK Memory Size-OK Starting Bus Initialization...

  • Page 79: Appendix Bbios Post Checkpoint Codes

    BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint...
  • Page 80 X6DAL-XG User’s Manual Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. Initializing the interrupt vector table next.
  • Page 81 initialization before the keyboard BAT command is issued. The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Next, issuing the BAT command to the keyboard controller. The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verified. Next, performing any necessary initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test.
  • Page 82 X6DAL-XG User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next.
  • Page 83 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 84 X6DAL-XG User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller 1 base register test next. The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA controller 2 base register test next. The DMA controller 2 base register test passed. Programming DMA controllers 1 and 2 next.
  • Page 85 Checkpoint Code Description Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page of this chapter for additional information. Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM at C800. Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has com- pleted.
  • Page 86 X6DAL-XG User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 87: Appendix C Software Installation

    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. (For the information on Adaptec's SATA HostRAID Utility based on Marvell's chip, please refer to CD that came with your motherboard.)
  • Page 88 RAID mirroring (RAID 1) allows the data to be simultaneously written to two drives, so critical data is always available even if a single hard disk fails. Due to the built-in functionality, the X6DAL-XG 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 89 Appendix C: Software Installation Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility, includ- ing: *Array Configuration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create, config- ure and manage arrays. * Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks. To run the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility, you will need to enable the RAID function in the system BIOS (refer to Chapter 4 for System BIOS Configurations), and then, press the <Ctrl>...
  • Page 90 X6DAL-XG User's Manual Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sections describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the <enter> key to select "Managing Arrays" from the main menu (as shown above).
  • Page 91 Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.) 4.
  • Page 92 X6DAL-XG User's Manual Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized are shown in gray and cannot be used. See...
  • Page 93 Appendix C: Software Installation 5 Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. The Array Properties menu displays (as the screen shown below). Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array.
  • Page 94 X6DAL-XG User's Manual 2. Under the item "Arrays Label", (*Note: The label shall not be more than 15 characters.) 3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. (*Note: Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB-default. It is recommended that you do not change the default setting.)
  • Page 95 Appendix C: Software Installation 5. When you are finished, press Done (as the screen shown below). Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. 2.
  • Page 96 X6DAL-XG User's Manual Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable: 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press Ctrl+B. 3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable.

  • Page 97: Initializing Disk Drives

    Appendix C: Software Installation Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array.
  • Page 98 X6DAL-XG User's Manual 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below). C-12...
  • Page 99 Appendix C: Software Installation 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown in the screen below). 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown in the screen. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue.
  • Page 100 X6DAL-XG User's Manual Rebuilding Arrays *Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to get the array to Optimal status.

  • Page 101: Using The Disk Utilities

    Appendix C: Software Installation Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility (as shown in the screen below.) C-15...
  • Page 102 X6DAL-XG User's Manual 2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities as shown in the screen below. 3 Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screen below.) C-16...
  • Page 103 (*For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping pack- age. You can also download a copy of Adaptec User's Guide from our web site at: www. supermicro.com.) C-17...
  • Page 104 C-2 Installing Intel's Hance Rapids Driver by Adaptec and Installing the Windows OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen:"Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear.
  • Page 105 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 106 X6DAL-XG 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 to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 107 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) (*Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also down- load SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/ SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.) C-21...
  • Page 108 X6DAL-XG User's Manual Notes C-22...

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