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  • Page 1 X7DVL-3 X7DVL-i USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1a...
  • Page 2 Manual Revision 1.1a Release Date:May 14, 2008 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc. , you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i motherboard. The X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i supports dual Intel Xeon Quad Core/Dual Core processors (w/771 LGA) with a front side bus speed of 667 MHz/1.066 GHz/1.333 GHz.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................... iii Manual Organization ....................iii Conventions Used in the Manual .................. iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ....................1-1 Contacting Super Micro ................1-2 X7DVL-3/i Image ................ 1-3 X7DVL-3/i Layout ...............
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Power Button ..................2-13 2-5 Connecting Cables ..................2-14 ATX Power Connector ................2-14 Processor Power Connector ..............2-14 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............2-15 Chassis Intrusion ..................2-15 Fan Headers ..................2-16 Power Force-On ..................2-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports .............
  • Page 6 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures ................3-1 Before Power On ..................3-1 No Power ....................3-1 No Video ....................3-1 Losing the System’s Setup Confi guration ..........3-1 Memory Errors ................... 3-2 Technical Support Procedures ................ 3-2 Frequently Asked Questions ................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Super Micro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 9: X7Dvl-3/I Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i Image Note: The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you’ve received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in the manual.
  • Page 10 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) Notes: 1. Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes 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.

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference (X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i) Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear See Chapter 2 JI 2 C1/JI 2 C2 SMB to PCI Slot#1/Slot#2 Speed Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPA1 SAS Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPA2 Software RAID Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Motherboard Features • Dual Intel ® 64-bit Xeon LGA 771 Quad Core/Dual Core processors at a front side bus speed of 1333 MHz/1067 MHz/667MHz Memory • Six 240-pin DIMM sockets with support up to 16 GB ECC FBD (Fully Buff- ered) DDR2 667/533 Memory (*See Section 2-3 in Chapter 2 for DIMM Slot Population.) Chipset...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction ACPI Features • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism • ACPI Power Management • Power-on mode for power recovery Onboard I/O • Six SATA ports (supporting RAID0, 1,10 and 5) • Six SAS ports (supporting RAID0, 1,10 and 5.) (*See Note 5 on Page 1-4) •...
  • Page 14 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual PROCESSOR#2 PROCESSOR#1 ISL6306 ISL6306 667/1067/1333 667/1067/1333 MT/S MT/S FBD CHNL0 PORT #4,5 FBD CHNL1 PORT #6,7 PORT PORT #2,3 ATA 100 PORT PORT IDE CONN PCI-EXP X8 PORT #1,2 PCI-EX4 PORT 3.0Gb/S 1068E 3.0 Gb/S ESB2 PCI-X133MHz PCI 32/33MMZ USB 2.0 XGI Z7...

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the 5000V chipset, the X7DVL-3/ X7DVL-i motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual processor-based servers with confi guration options optimized for communications, presentation, storage, computation or database applications. The 5000V chipset supports a single or dual Intel Xeon 64-bit Quad Core/Dual Core processor(s) with front side bus speeds of up to 1.333 GHz.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i 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

    Chapter 1: Introduction 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 defi ne an overheat temperature. When the CPU temperature reaches the pre-defi ned overheat threshold, both the overheat fan and the warning LED are triggered.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual will cause the whole system to wake-up. During the SoftOff state, the ATX power supply provides power to keep the required circuitry in the system alive. In case the system malfunctions and you want to turn off the power, just press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.

  • Page 19: Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction Super I/O The disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a fl oppy disk drive controller that is compatible with industry standard 82077/765, a data separator, write pre-compensation circuitry, decode logic, data rate selection, a clock generator, drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic.
  • Page 20 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Notes 1-14...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electro-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 22: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Fan Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: 1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Use your thumb and your index North Center Edge fi nger to hold the CPU at the North Center Edge and the South Center Edge of the CPU. 4. Align CPU Pin1 (the CPU corner marked with a triangle) against the socket corner that is marked with a triangle cutout.
  • Page 24 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Installation of the Heatsink CEK Heatsink Installation CEK Passive Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation 1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the picture on the right. 2. Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture on the right and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.

  • Page 26: Installing Dimms

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Installing DIMMs Note: Check the Super Micro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION 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). DIMM Installation (See Figure 2-2) 1.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation Note 2: Due to memory allocation to system devices, memory remaining available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. (Refer to the following Memory Availability Table for details.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Connectors And Io Ports

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Defi nitions Back Panel Connectors 1.

  • Page 29: Front Control Panel

    Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are de- signed specifi cally for use with Super Micro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 30: Front Control Panel Pin Defi Nitions

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button Pin# Defi nition header is located on pins 19 and 20 Control of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Ground for pin defi...

  • Page 31: Hdd Led

    Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED HDD LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located Pin# Defi nition on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a hard drive LED cable here to display HD Active disk activity (for any hard drives on the system, including SAS, Serial ATA and IDE).

  • Page 32: Overheat/Fan Fail Led

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail Pin# Defi nition connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis Ground overheating or fan failure. Refer to the OH/Fan Fail Indicator table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 33: Reset Button

    Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Reset Button on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the Pin Defi nitions (JF1) hardware reset switch on the computer Pin# Defi nition case. Refer to the table on the right for Reset pin defi...

  • Page 34: Connecting Cables

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition ATX Power Connector +3.3V +3.3V There are a 24-pin main power supply -12V +3.3V connector(JPW1) and an 8-pin CPU PWR connector (JPW3) on the moth- PS_ON erboard.

  • Page 35: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Chapter 2: Installation Back Panel USB Universal Serial Bus (USB) (USB0/1) Pin# Defi nitions There are six USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports/headers on the motherboard. Two of them are Back Panel USB ports (USB#0/1:J20), and Ground the other four are Front Panel USB headers (JUSB1: USB#2/3 JUSB2 USB#4/#5).

  • Page 36: Fan Headers

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Defi nitions (Fan1-6) The X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i has four chassis/sys- Pin# Defi nition tem fan headers (Fan3 to Fan6) and two CPU Ground Fans (Fans 1/2).(Note: all these fans are 4-pin +12V fans. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are Tachometer backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin PWR Modulation...

  • Page 37: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin PS/2 Mouse Ports Defi nitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 Pin# Defi nition mouse are located at JKM1. See the Data table on the right for pin defi nitions. (The mouse port is above the key- Ground board port.

  • Page 38: Wake-On-Ring

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is des- Pin Defi nitions (JWOR) ignated JWOR. This function allows Pin# Defi nition your computer to receive and be Ground awakened by an incoming call to the Wake-up modem when the system is in the suspend state.

  • Page 39: Glan 1/2 (Ethernet) Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation GLAN 1/2 (Giga-bit Ethernet GLAN1 Ports) Two G-bit Ethernet ports are desig- nated JLAN1 and JLAN2 on the I/O GLAN2 backplane. This port accepts RJ45 type cables. Power LED/Speaker On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for Speaker Connector a power LED and pins 4-7 are for the Pin Setting...

  • Page 40: Alarm Reset

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Alarm Reset Alarm Reset If three power supplies are installed Pin Setting Defi nition and Alarm Reset (JAR) is enabled, the Pin 1 Ground system will notify you when any of the Pin 2 three power modules fails. Connect JAR to a micro-switch to enable you to turn off the alarm that is activated when a power module fails.

  • Page 41: Power Smb Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation Power SMB (I C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Defi nitions Power SMB (I C) Connector (JI C) moni- Pin# Defi nition tors the status of the power supply, Fan Clock and system temperature. See the table on Data the right for pin defi...

  • Page 42: Jumper Settings

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts Jumper between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit Setting board.

  • Page 43: Cmos Clear

    Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent the accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.

  • Page 44: Vga Enable/Disable

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual VGA Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the Both Jumpers Defi nition VGA port. The default position is on pins Pins 1-2 Enabled (*Default) 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the table Pins 2-3 Disabled on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 45: Pwr Supply Failure

    Chapter 2: Installation PWR Supply Failure/PWR PWR Supply PWR Fault Jumper Settings Fault Detect (JPWF) Jumper Setting Defi nition The system can notify you in the event Closed Enabled of a power supply failure. This feature is Open Disabled (*Default) available when three power supply units are installed in the chassis with one act- ing as a backup.

  • Page 46: Software Raid Enable

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Software RAID Enable Software RAID Jumper Settings JPA2 allows you to enable or disable the Jumper Settings Defi nition function of Software RAID. Close pins 1 Pins 1-2 (Default) Software RAID Enabled & 2 to enable Software RAID (Default). Pins 2-3 (Note) LSI IT Firmware Enabled To use the LSI IT Firmware, close pins...

  • Page 47: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Activity L i n k Onboard Indicators GLAN LEDs Rear View (when viewing from the back of the chassis.) There are two GLAN ports on the moth- GLAN Activity Indicator erboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port Settings has two LEDs.

  • Page 48: Post Code Led Indicators

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual POST Code LED Indicators (LE4, LE5) POST Code LED Indicators Settings There are two POST Code LED Indica- POST Code Message tors (LE4, LE5) located on the mother- Yellow: On Green: Off Memory Initialization @ POST 28h board.

  • Page 49: Status Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Status LED (D31) Status LED Indicator Settings There is a Status LED Indicator (D31) LED Color Defi nition located on the motherboard. This LED Green Power On, system: normal displays different colors to show the status PWR on, PWR problem(s) of the system.

  • Page 50: Parallel Port, Floppy, Simlp Ipmi And Hard Disk Drive Connections

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Parallel Port, Floppy Drive, SIMLP IPMI and Hard Disk Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the fl oppy and hard disk drive cables: • The fl oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. Parallel (Printer) Port Parallel (Printer) Port Connector Pin Defi...

  • Page 51: Floppy Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation Floppy Connector Floppy Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (Floppy) The fl oppy connector is located at Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition J22. See the table below for pin Ground FDHDIN defi nitions. Ground Reserved FDEDIN Ground Index Ground...

  • Page 52: Ide Connectors

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual IDE Connector IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions There is one IDE Connector (JIDE1) on Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition the motherboard. The IDE Connector is Reset IDE Ground located next to the Front Panel Control Host Data 7 Host Data 8 Connector.

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Note: Always disconnect the power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components.

  • Page 54: Losing The System's Setup Confi Guration

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Losing the System’s Setup Confi guration 1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1-6 for details on recommended power supplies. 2.

  • Page 55: Frequently Asked Questions

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting Super Micro for technical support: • Motherboard model and PCB revision number • BIOS release date/version (this can be seen on the initial display when your system fi...

  • Page 56: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be- fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Bios

    Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a fl ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl oppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 58: Running Setup

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Running Setup *Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the ap- propriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see the next page).

  • Page 59: Main Bios Setup Menu

    Chapter 4: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fi elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fi...
  • Page 60 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Port2 and SATA Port3 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 61 Chapter 4: BIOS CHS Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of IDE or SATA Device. Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders. Headers: This item indicates the number of headers. Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors.
  • Page 62 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of the Parallel ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of the Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 63: Advanced Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present in the system. Extended Memory This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being present in the system. Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.
  • Page 64 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. QuickBoot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) data into this reserved memory area.
  • Page 66 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select Write Protect to prevent data from being written into the extended memory area above 1MB. Select Write Back to allow the CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS Slot1 PCI 33MHz, Slot5 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot6 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot6 <Ext> PCI-Exp. x8 Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the following: Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 68 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Branch 0 Rank Interleaving Select enable to enable the functions of Memory Interleaving for Branch 0 Rank. The options for Memory Interleaving are 1:1, 2:1 and 4:1. Branch 0 Rank Sparing Select enable to enable the sparing feature for Branch 0 Rank. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS Route Port 80h Cycles to This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are Disabled, PCI and LPC. Clock Spectrum Feature If Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components and will attempt to decrease the interference whenever needed.
  • Page 70 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Thermal Management 2 (Available when supported by the CPU.) Set to Enabled to use Thermal Management 2 (TM2) which will lower CPU voltage and frequency when the CPU temperature reaches a predefi ned overheat threshold. Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), allowing CPU clocking to be regulated via CPU Internal Clock modulation when the CPU temperature reaches the overheat threshold.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS Intel <R> Virtualization Technology (*Available when supported by the CPU.) Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 72 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Interrupt This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port B. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4. Parallel Port This setting allows you to assign control of the parallel port. The options are Enabled (user defi...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS ECC Event Logging This setting allows you to Enable or Disable ECC event logging. Mark DMI Events as Read Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read. Clear All DMI Event Logs Select Yes and press <Enter>...
  • Page 74 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic Note: The Phoenix BIOS will automatically detect the type of CPU(s) and hardware monitoring chip used on the motherboard and will display the Hardware Monitoring Screen accordingly. Your Hardware Monitoring Screen may look like the one shown on this page, P.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Hardware Monitor Logic (*See the Note on Page 4-18.) CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The options are 70 C, 75 C, 80...
  • Page 76 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature Threshold (*See the Note on Page 4-18.) This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The options are 70 C, 75 C, 80...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.) IPMI Specifi cation Version: This item displays the current IPMI Version. Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging.
  • Page 78 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components. 4-23...
  • Page 80 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS Password on Boot This setting allows you to determine if a password is required for a user to enter the system at bootup. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required). Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display.

  • Page 82: Exit

    X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual 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 83: Appendix A: Bios Post Error Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS POST Error Codes This section lists Recoverable POST (Power On Self Test) Error codes for the Phoenix BIOS. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 84 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 85: Appendix B: Installing The Windows Os

    Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst confi gure Intel South Bridge RAID settings before you install the OS and other software drivers. To install the Linux OS or to confi...
  • Page 86 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual B-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS to Systems without RAID Functions Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. Continue with the OS installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display. From the Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup screen, press the <Enter>...

  • Page 87: Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs And Drivers

    Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Appendix C Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Installing Drivers other than the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear.
  • Page 88 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Confi guring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 89 Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) (Note: SD III Software 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 that you use Supero Doctor II.)
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