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Supermicro X6DHP-8G2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® UPER X6DHP-8G2 X6DHP-iG2 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • 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: About This Manual

    Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket (mPGA 604), the Xeon E64MT Processor (800 MHz) is ideal for high performance workstation and server environments with up to two processors on one system bus. X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 motherboard is intended to be profes- sionally installed. Manual Organization...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Checklist ... 1-1 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-2 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 Image ... 1-3 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 Layout ... 1-4 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 Quick Reference ... 1-5 Motherboard Features ... 1-6 Intel E7520 (Lindenhurst) Chipset: System Block Diagram ... 1-8 Chipset Overview ... 1-9 Special Features ... 1-10 PC Health Monitoring ...
  • Page 5 Serial Ports ... 2-14 Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ... 2-15 Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers (USB2/3) ... 2-15 GLAN (Ethernet Ports) ... 2-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ... 2-16 Fan Headers ... 2-17 Power LED/Speaker Header ... 2-17 Wake-On-Ring ...
  • Page 6 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Returning Merchandise for Service ... 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction ... 4-1 Running Setup ... 4-2 Main BIOS Setup ... 4-2 Advanced Setup ... 4-7 Security Setup ... 4-18 Boot Setup ... 4-20 Exit ... 4-21 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes ...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    If anything listed here is damaged or miss- ing, contact your retailer. One (1) Supermicro Mainboard One (1) ribbon cable for IDE devices (CBL-036) One (1) floppy ribbon cable (CBL-022) One (1) User's/BIOS Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Supermicro boards are designed with Chapter 1: Introduction...

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 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: X6Dhp-8G2/X6Dhp-Ig2 Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 Image...
  • Page 10 1. Jumpers not indicated are for testing only. 2. See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections. 3. " " indicates the location of Pin 1. 4. SCSI is available on the X6DHP-8G2 only.
  • Page 11 PCI-E#1/PCI-E#2 PCI-Express x8 Slot1/Slot2 SATA 0/1 Serial ATA0/1 Ports Unit Identification Button V G A Video Connector (*Note1: For X6DHP-8G2 only. Note2: For OEM Use only.) Chapter 1: Introduction Default Setting See Chapter 2 Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Motherboard Features ® • Single or dual Intel 604-pin Xeon EMT64 (Nocona 800 MHz front side (system) bus speed. M e m o r y • Eight 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB Registered ECC...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction • Intel 82546GB Gigabit Ethernet controller support two GLAN ports • 2 EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interfaces • 1 floppy port interface • PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports • Up to 4 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) (2 ports, 2 Headers) •...
  • Page 14 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual SCSI PCI-EXP Right SLOTx8 AIC7902W JPCIE2 PCI-EXP Right SLOTx8 Left 1 PCI-X JPCIE1 PCI-X BUS(133 MHZ) SLOT JPCIX1 PCI-X BUS(100 MHZ) Slim Type 1 PCI-X SLOT JPCIX2 Left PRI/SEC Gbit LAN ANVIK USB PORT 0,1,2,3 LPC & IPMI I/F PCI I/F Figure 1-9.

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the 7520 Lindenhurst chipset, the X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual processor-based servers, with configura- tion options optimized for communications, presentation, storage, computa- tion or database applications. The Intel E7520 (Lindenhurst) chipset...

  • Page 16: Special Features

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must hit the power switch to turn it back on) or for it to automatically return to a power- on state.

  • Page 17: 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 fan and the warning LED are triggered.

  • Page 18: Microsoft Onnow

    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 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 accommodates ATX 24-pin power sup- plies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications re- quired by the CPU, some are inadequate.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1: Introduction power connector (JPW2) to support Intel Xeon CPUs. Failure to provide this extra power will result in instability of the CPU after only a few minutes of operation. See Section 2-5 for details on connecting the power supply. It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above.
  • Page 20 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Notes 1-14...

  • 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: Xeon Em64T Processor And Heatsink Installation

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Xeon EM64T (Nocona) 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 Chapter 2: Installation CEK Heatsink Installation (The CEK Heatsink is heavy; please handle Heatsink with care.) 1. Do not apply any thermal compound to the heatsink or the CPU die-the required amount has already been applied. Screw#1 Screw#2 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.
  • Page 24 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual To Un-install the Heatsink (Caution! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. How- ever, if you do need to un-install the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.
  • Page 25 (installed) result. Triangle Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all 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 26: Installing Dimms

    3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above). Memory Support The X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 supports up to 16 GB Registered ECC DDR-II 400 memory. All motherboards were designed to support 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (DDR-II 400) modules in each slot, but has only been verified for up to 1 GB modules.

  • Page 27: I/Oports/Control Panel Connectors

    The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 2-3. Installing and Removing DIMMs DDR II Note: Notch should align with the receptive point on the slot DDRII Top View I/O Port Locations and Definitions Chapter 2: Installation Notch Release (*X6DHP-8G2 Only)
  • Page 28 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 29: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables ATX Power Connector The main power supply connector (JPW1) on the X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP- iG2 meets the SSI (Superset ATX) specification. You can only use a 24-pin power supply cable on the motherboard. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is cor- rect.

  • Page 30: Nmi Button

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Power LED The Power LED connection is lo- cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1.

  • Page 31: Hdd Led

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

  • Page 32: Overheat/Fan Fail Led

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual 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 or system fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 33: Power Button

    Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in BIOS - see Chap- ter 4).

  • Page 34: Chassis Intrusion

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is lo- cated at JL1. Attach the appropri- ate cable to inform you of a chas- sis intrusion. Serial Ports There are two COM headers (COM1 and COM2) located be- tween SCSI Channel A and IDE Drives.

  • Page 35: Universal Serial Bus (Usb0/1)

    Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) Two USB 2.0 ports are located at JUSB1. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Headers Extra USB headers (FPUSB2/ FPUSB3) can be used for front side USB access. You will need a USB cable to use either connec- tion.

  • Page 36: Glan (Ethernet Ports)

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual GLAN (Giga-bit Ethernet Ports) Two G-bit Ethernet ports (desig- nated JLAN1/JLAN2) are located next to the USB 0/1 ports. port accepts RJ45 type cables. ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the VGA connector.

  • Page 37: Fan Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Header Pin Definitions Definition Pin # Fan PW R Tachometer Tachometer Fan PW R *Be sure to use Supermicro (P/N: Fan-0079) on the X6DHP-8G. Speaker Connector Pin Definitions (JD1) Number Function Red wire, Speaker data PWR LED/SPKR...

  • Page 38: Wake-On-Ring

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual 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. See the table on the right for pin definitions. You must have a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to use this feature.

  • Page 39: Smb

    System Management header is located at J22. Connect the appropriate cable here to uti- lize SMB on your system. Power SMB (I Connector C Connector (J24), located be- tween the PWR ForceOn Header and the PWR Fault header, moni- tors the status of PWR Supply, Fan and system temperature.

  • Page 40: Jumper Settings

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 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: Cmos Clear

    Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. stead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent the ac- cidental 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 42: Vga Enable/Disable

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 enables or disables the VGA Connector on the motherboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default set- ting is enabled. DOC IDE Slot Bus Select (JP17/JP18) JP17 allows the user to determine if DOC IDE slot1 Bus should be Master or Slave.

  • Page 43: Watch Dog Enable/Disable

    Watch Dog Enable JWD1 controls Watch Dog, a sys- tem monitor that takes action when a software application freezes the system. Pins 1-2 will have WD re- set the system if a program freezes. Pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt for the pro- gram that has frozen (requires soft- ware implementation).

  • Page 44: Scsi Enable/Disable

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual SCSI Enable/Disable (*X6DHP-8G2 Only) Jumper JPA1 allows you to enable or disable the SCSI Controller. The default setting is pins 1-2 to enable all four headers. See the table on the right for jumper settings. SCSI Termination Enable/...

  • Page 45: Onboard Indicators

    See the table at right for the functions associated with the second LED. SCSI LED Indicators (DA1/ DA2)(*X6DHP-8G2 Only) There are two SCSI LED Indicators on the motherboard. DA1 indicates the status of SCSI Channel A, and DA2 indicates the status of SCSI Channel B.

  • Page 46: Unit Identification

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Unit Identification Unit Identification Indicator (UID) is located above SCSI Channel B Connector. Use this indicator for easy identification of the system While servicing the when needed. system, if you find you need to work on the...

  • Page 47: Floppy Connector

    Floppy Drive, Hard Disk Drive, 1U IPMI, 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 48: Ide Connectors

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to configure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 connectors (at JIDE1 and JJIDE2, respectively). See the table on the right for pin definitions. 1U IPMI Slot JI is designated as the 1U IPMI Slot on the Motherboard.

  • Page 49: Scsi Connectors

    Ultra320 SCSI Connectors (*X6DHP-8G2 only) Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra320 SCSI connectors located at JA1 and JA2. SCSI Channel B SCSI Channel A 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI C onnectors (JA1 and JA2) Connector Contact...
  • Page 50 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Notes 2-30...

  • Page 51: 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 52: Memory Errors

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 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 53: 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, by phone at: (408) 503-8000, option 2, or by fax at (408)503-8019.

  • Page 54: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual these files into a bootable floppy and reboot your system. Then, follow Readme.txt to continue flashing the BIOS. 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 55: Chapter 4: Bios

    Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X6DHP-8G2/ X6DHP-iG2. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 56: Running Setup

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Running Setup *Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choos- ing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see on next page).

  • Page 57: Main Bios Setup Menu

    Chapter 4: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields and enter the correct data.
  • Page 58 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Legacy Diskette A This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette A. The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB, 3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in.
  • Page 59 ! ! ! ! ! IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master slots.
  • Page 60 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Multi-Sector Transfer This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in multi-sector transfer. The options are Disabled, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors and 16 Sectors. LBA Mode Control This item determines whether Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Channel 0 Master Device via the LBA mode.

  • Page 61: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 62 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual ACPI Mode Use the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management on your system. The options are Yes and No. Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: BIOS Cache Base 0-512K If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the base memory area: block 0-512K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DRM (SDROM) or to be written into L1, L2 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations .
  • Page 64 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual ! ! ! ! ! PCI Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices. Onboard GLAN (Gigabit- LAN) OPROM Configure Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from GLAN. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 65 Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high- priority, high-throughout device may benefit from a greater Clock rate. The options are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h.
  • Page 66 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual DRAM Data Integrity Mode If enabled, this feature allows the data stored in the DRMA memory to be integrated for faster data processing. The options are 72-bit ECC, 144-bit ECC, Auto and Disabled. ECC Error Type This setting lets you select which type of interrupt to be activated as a result of an ECC error.
  • Page 67 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. ! ! ! ! ! I/O Device Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock input This setting allows you to set the clock frequency for the Keyboard Clock.
  • Page 68 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS and OS controlled). ! ! ! ! ! DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS ! ! ! ! ! Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specifies to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to select the BAUD rate for console redirection.
  • Page 70 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual ! ! ! ! ! Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The options are 85 Highlight this and hit <Enter>...
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS P2V5 HECETA_MEM_VTT P1V0_NIC N12V_Scaled P3V3_STBY 4-17...
  • Page 72 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS Set Supervisor Password When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When prompted, type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set or to change supervisor's password, which allows access to BIOS. Set User Password When the item "Set User Password"...
  • Page 74 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Highlighting a setting with a + or - will expand or collapse that entry. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window.

  • Page 75: Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 76 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Discard Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes you made. You will remain in the Setup utility. Save Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made. You will remain in the Setup utility.

  • Page 77: Appendix Abios Post Codes

    BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 78 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual POST Code Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager...
  • Page 79 POST Code Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message...
  • Page 80 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate...
  • Page 81 POST Code Description Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM...
  • Page 82 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 83: Operating System

    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.

  • Page 84: Configuring Bios Settings For The Sata Raid Functions

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Configuring BIOS settings for the SATA RAID Functions 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 85 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 X6DHP-8G2/ X6DHP-iG2 is specially designed to keep pace with the increasing...
  • Page 86 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 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 87 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 88 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 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 Initializing Disk Drives.
  • Page 89 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions 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 90 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual 2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter. (*Note: The label shall not be more than 15 characters.) 3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. (*Note: Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB-default. It is recommended that you do not change the default setting.)
  • Page 91 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions 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 92 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 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 93 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions 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 94: Initializing Disk Drives

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array.
  • Page 95 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions 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). B-13...
  • Page 96 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown in the screen below). 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown in the screen. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize.
  • Page 97 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions 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 98: Using The Disk Utilities

    X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual 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 99 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions 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.) B-17...
  • Page 100 2. Press Yes to exit the Utility. (*For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping package. You can also download a copy of Adaptec User's Guide from our web site at: www. supermicro.com.) B-18...
  • Page 101 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions B-2 Installing Intel's ICH5R Driver by Adaptec and Windows Operating System 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 102 X6DHP-8G2/X6DHP-iG2 User's Manual B-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers 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 103 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions 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 104 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.)

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