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  • Page 1 X8DAL-3 X8DAL-i USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1b...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i substantially enhances system performance with increased bandwidth and scalability, optimized for CAD workstations or graphic intensive systems. Please refer to our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for processor and memory support updates. This product is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians.
  • Page 4 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components. Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to ensure correct system setup.

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Chipset Overview .................... 1-9 Special Features ................... 1-10 PC Health Monitoring (w/SDII or SDIII) ............1-10 ACPI Features ....................1-11 Power Supply ....................1-11 Super I/O ....................... 1-12 Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices ..................
  • Page 7 Contacting Supermicro Reset Button ................... 2-22 Power Button ................... 2-22 Connecting Cables ..................2-23 Power Connectors ................... 2-23 Fan Headers ..................... 2-24 Chassis Intrusion ..................2-24 Internal Speaker ..................2-25 Power LED/Speaker ................. 2-25 Overheat LED/Fan Fail (JOH1) ..............2-26 Power SMB (I C) Connector ..............
  • Page 8 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction ...................... 4-1 Main Setup ...................... 4-2 Advanced Setup Confi gurations..............4-3 Security Settings ................... 4-20 Boot Confi guration ..................4-21 Exit Options ....................4-23 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes BIOS Error Beep Codes ................. A-1 Appendix B Installing the Windows OS Installing the Windows OS to a RAID System ..........

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide the highest standards in quality and performance. Check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
  • Page 10 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual X8DAL-3/X8DAL-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 like the graphics shown in the manual.
  • Page 11 SATA (ICH10R) SAS (1068E) 3-SGPIO 1/2 T-SGPIO 1/2 Note SAS Ports, SAS jumpers, and the LSI 1068E chip are available on the X8DAL-3 only. For SAS RAID confi guration, refer to the LSI User Guide posted on our website @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/...
  • Page 12 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i Quick Reference FAN1 P1-DIMM3A JPW3 JPW2 FAN2 KB/Mouse P1-DIMM2A JPUSB1 P1-DIMM1A JPW1 USB 0/1/2/3 X8DAL-3/i Rev.2.0 CTRL CTRL P2-DIMM1A P2-DIMM2A P2-DIMM3A Slot6 PCI-E 2.0x16 Slot5 PCI 33MHz Intel 5500 IOH-24D Slot4 PCI 33MHz JOH1 Slot3 PCI-E 2.0x4 (in x16 Slot) JI2C2 LSI 1068 JI2C1...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) C1/JI SMB to PCI/PCI-E Slots Open/Open (Disabled) JPAC1 Audio Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPS1 SAS Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) (X8DAL-3) JPS2 SAS RAID Mode Select Closed (SR RAID) (X8DAL-3)
  • Page 14 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Motherboard Features • ® Two Intel 5500/5600 Series (LGA 1366) processors, each processor supporting two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) @6.4 GT/s with a total of up to 51.2 GB/s Data Transfer Rate (6.4 GB/s per direction) Memory •...
  • Page 15 Note 1: For more information on SATA HostRAID confi guration, please refer to the Intel SATA HostRAID User's Guide posted on our website @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 2: For more information on LSI SAS RAID confi guration, please refer to the LSI MegaRAID User's Guide posted on our website @ http://www.
  • Page 16 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual CPU 2 CPU 1 LGA1366 LGA1366 Port 1 Port 0 Gen2 Ports Intel 5500 Ports PCI32bit/33MHz Gen2 7,8,9,10 CLINK Port LSI 1068E Ports Gen2 25VF016 SAS CTRL Ports Intel CLINK Port 5 RJ45 82574L Gen1 Intel Ports ICH10R Intel Port 6...

  • Page 17: Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel 5500 chipset platform, the X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i motherboard provides the performance required for dual- processor-based CAD workstations or graphic-intensive systems. The 5500 chip- set consists of the 5500 (LGA 1366) processor, the 5500 (North Bridge), and the South Bridge (ICH10R).

  • Page 18: Special Features

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-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 19: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also confi gure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a pre-defi ned range. ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Confi...

  • Page 20: Super I/O

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual are inadequate. In addition, the two 12V 8-pin power connections are also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system. Also your power supply must sup- ply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports. It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specifi...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

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

  • Page 22: Motherboard Installation

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the mother- board to the chassis.

  • Page 23: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsink and heatsink fans.
  • Page 24 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual After removing the plastic cap, using your thumb and the index fi nger, hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. Align the CPU key, which is the semi-circle cutout against the socket key, which is the notch be- low the gold color dot, on the side of the socket.

  • Page 25: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing a CPU Heatsink Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die because the required amount has already been ap- plied. Screw#1 Screw#2 Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.
  • Page 26 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re- moved. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and prevent damage to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 27: Memory Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Memory Installation Note: Check the Supermicro 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).
  • Page 28 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual The X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i supports up to 96 GB of Registered ECC or 24 GB Unbuf- fered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 1333 MHz/1066 MHz/800 MHz in six DIMMs. Note: Memory speed support is dependent on the type of CPU used. DIMM Module Population Confi guration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation: Memory Population for Optimal Performance -For a motherboard with One CPU (CPU1) installed...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support for the Motherboard with the 5600 Series Processor(s) Installed 1.5V DIMMs 1.5V RDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 Series Processors DIMM DIMMs RDIMM (Reg. DIMM/ Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM Slots per Populated Registered DIMM) (any combination;...
  • Page 30 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Note 1: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory. Note 2: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used.

  • Page 31: Control Panel Connectors/Io Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. 1. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports X8DAL-3/i Rev.2.0 Back Panel Connectors Keyboard (Purple)

  • Page 32: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse Ports

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Mouse Ports Defi nitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition mouse are located next to the Back KB Data Mouse Data Panel USB Ports 0~3 on the moth- No Connection...

  • Page 33: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (USB 0~3) Four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB Pin# Defi nitions 0~USB 3) are located on the I/O back panel. Additionally, four USB con- nections (USB 6/7, 8/9) are on the motherboard to provide front chassis Ground access.

  • Page 34: Serial Ports

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Serial Ports Serial Ports-COM1/COM2 Pin Defi nitions Two COM connections (COM1 & Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition COM2) are located on the mother- board. COM1 port is located on the I/O backpanel. COM2, located next to the Front Panel Audio connector, provides front panel serial access.

  • Page 35: Ethernet Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Defi nition Two Ethernet ports (LAN 1/LAN2) are Pin# Defi nition located at on the IO backplane. These P2V5SB SGND ports accept RJ45 type cables. (Note: TD0+ Act LED Please refer to the LED Indicator Sec- TD0- P3V3SB tion for LAN LED information.)

  • Page 36: (Back_Panel) High Defi Nition Audio (Hd Audio)

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual (Back_Panel) High Defi nition Audio HD Audio (BP) HD Audio (HD Audio) Conn# Signal This motherboard features a 7.1+2 Chan- Side_Surround nel High Defi nition Audio (HDA) codec that Back_Surround provides 10 DAC channels. The HD Audio CEN/LFE connections simultaneously supports mul- Microphone_In...

  • Page 37: Front Panel Audio

    Chapter 2: Installation Front Panel Audio Front Panel Audio When front panel headphones are Pin# Signal plugged in, the back panel audio output Microphone_Left is disabled. This is done through the FP Audio_Ground Audio header (JC1). If the front panel in- Microphone_Right terface card is not connected to the Front FP Audio_Detect...

  • Page 38: Front Control Panel

    These connectors are designed specifi cally for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the fi gure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin defi...

  • Page 39: Front Control Panel Pin Defi Nitions

    Chapter 2: Installation 3. 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 40: Hdd Led

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual 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 cable here to indicate HDD/SATA HD Active activities from the ICH10R South Bridge.

  • Page 41: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail

    Chapter 2: Installation Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to the OH/ Pin# Defi nition Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warn- OH/Fan Fail LED ings for chassis overheat/fan failure.

  • Page 42: Reset Button

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located Pin# Defi nition on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a Reset hardware reset switch on the computer Ground case. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 43: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Power Connectors +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1) and two 8-pin CPU PWR connectors (JPW2/ PS_ON JPW3) on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specifi...

  • Page 44: Fan Headers

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Fan Headers Fan Header This motherboard has four chassis/ Pin Defi nitions system fan headers (Fan 3 to Fan6) and Pin# Defi nition two CPU fans (Fan1/Fan2) on the moth- Ground erboard. All these 4-pin fans headers are +12V backward compatible with the traditional Tachometer...

  • Page 45: Internal Speaker

    Chapter 2: Installation Internal Speaker Internal Buzzer (SP1) Pin Defi nition The Internal Speaker, located at SP1, Pin# Defi nitions can be used to provide audible indica- Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In tions for various beep codes. See the Pin 2 Neg.

  • Page 46: Overheat Led/Fan Fail (Joh1)

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Overheat LED/Fan Fail (JOH1) Overheat LED Pin Defi nitions The JOH1 header is used to connect an Pin# Defi nition LED indicator to provide warnings of chassis 5vDC overheating or fan failure. This LED will blink OH Active when a fan failure occurs.

  • Page 47: T-Sgpio 1/2 & 3-Sgpio 1/2 Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO 1/2 & 3-SGPIO 1/2 Headers T-SGPIO Pin Defi nitions Two SGPIO (Serial-Link General Pin# Defi nition Defi nition Purpose Input/Output) headers (T- SGPIO-1/T-SGPIO-2) are located Ground Data the motherboard. In addition, 3-GPIO Load Ground 1/2 located on the X8DAL-3 models Clock These headers support serial link Note: NC= No Connections...

  • Page 48: Jumper Settings

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers cre- Jumper ate shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi...

  • Page 49: 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 50: I 2 C Bus To Pci-Exp. Slots

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots C for PCI/PCI-E slots Jumper Settings Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to Jumper Setting Defi nition connect the System Management Bus Closed Enabled C) to PCI and PCI-Express slots. Open Disabled (Default) These two jumpers are to be set at the...

  • Page 51: Sas Enable/Disable (X8Dal-3 Only)

    SAS connections. See the table on the Closed Software RAID (SR) (Default) right for jumper settings. Note: For more information on LSI SAS RAID please refer to the LSI Mega- RAID User's Guide @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. SAS Enable FAN1 P1-DIMM3A B. SAS RAID Mode Select...

  • Page 52: Usb Wake-Up

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual USB Wake-Up JPUSB1 (BackPanel USB Wake-up Enable) The system may be woken up from the standby Pin# Defi nition state by pushing a key on a USB keyboard con- Enabled (Default) nected to an enabled USB port. JPUSB1 is for the Disabled rear I/O USB ports and JPUSB2 is for the front access USB headers.

  • Page 53: Onboard Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard LED Indicators Activity LED Link LED GLAN LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located on the IO Backplane of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The Rear View (when facing the Yellow LED on the right indicates activity, rear side of the chassis) while the Link LED may be green, amber...

  • Page 54: Onboard Power Led

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED (LE1) Settings An Onboard Power LED is located at LED Color Defi nition on the motherboard. When this System Off (PWR cable not connected) LED is on, the system is on. Be sure Green System Power On to turn off the system and unplug the...

  • Page 55: Serial Ata And Sas Connections

    Note 1: For more information on SATA HostRAID confi guration, please refer to the Intel SATA HostRAID User's Guide posted on our website @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 2: For more information on LSI SAS RAID confi guration, please refer to the LSI MegaRAID User's Guide posted on our website @ http:// www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 56 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Notes 2-36...

  • Page 57: 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 58: No Video

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual No Video If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to the Appendix A for details on beep codes. Losing the System’s Setup Confi...

  • Page 59: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end- users, so it is best to fi rst check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services.

  • Page 60: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS fi les are located on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Bios

    When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".

  • Page 62: Main Setup

    Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating.

  • Page 63: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Processor The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in your system: • CPU Type : This item displays the type of CPU used in the motherboard. • Speed : This item displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS. •...
  • Page 64 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual AddOn ROM Display Mode This sets the display mode for Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current. Bootup Num-Lock This feature selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. The options are Off and On. Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs.

  • Page 65: Processor And Clock Options

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS EUP Support Enable this feature for EuP support to meet Eco-design requirements for energy- effi cient products. Disable this feature to supply standby power and allow the ma- chine to "wake-up" in the S5 state. The options are Enabled and Disabled. ...
  • Page 66 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual ing multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.

  • Page 67: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Intel® C-STATE Tech This feature allows the user to set Processor Idle state for power saving. The op- tions are Disabled and Enabled. C-State package limit setting (Available when Intel® C-State Tech is enabled) If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register.
  • Page 68 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Memory Frequency This feature forces a DDR3 frequency slower than what the system has detected. The available options are Auto, Force DDR-800, Force DDR-1066, and Force DDR-1333. Memory Mode The options are Independent, Channel Mirror, and Lockstep. Independent - All DIMMs are available to the operating system.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS will enhance overall system performance by providing direct cache access for data transferring. The options are Enabled and Disabled. DCA Prefetch Delay A DCA Prefetch is used with TOE components to prefetch data in order to shorten execution cycles and maximize data processing effi...
  • Page 70 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Port64h/60h Emulation Select Enabled to enable 64h/60h emulation for complete USB keyboard support for operating systems that are not compatible with USB devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. USB 2.0 Controller Select Enabled to activate USB 2.0 Controller. The options are Enabled and Dis- abled.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ICH RAID Code Base (This feature is available when the option-RAID is selected) Select Intel to enable Intel's SATA RAID fi rmware to confi gure Intel's SATA RAID settings. Select Adaptec to enable Adaptec's SATA RAID fi rmware to confi gure Adaptec's SATA RAID settings.
  • Page 72 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual PIO Mode The IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) Mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Select UDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 33.3 MBs. Select UDMA3 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 44.4 MBs.
  • Page 74 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual SR-IOV Support Single Root I/O Virtualization is an industry-standard mechanism that allow devices to advertise their capability to be simultaneously shared among several virtual machines. SR-IOV is capable of partitioning a PCI function into several virtual interfaces for sharing the resources of a PCI Express device under a virtual envi- ronment.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Remote Access Confi guration Remote Access This allows the user to enable the Remote Access feature. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will display: Serial Port Number This feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console Redi- rection.
  • Page 76 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual  Hardware Health Monitor This feature allows the user to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which de- termines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat.
  • Page 77 ‘Temperature Tolerance’ is, and not the other way around. This results in better CPU thermal management. Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High). This makes it easier for the user to understand the CPU’s temperature status, rather than by...
  • Page 78 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual confi guration or debugging. Select "Performance/PF" for better system cooling. The PF setting is recommended for high-power-consuming and high-density systems. Select "Balanced/BL" for the onboard fans to run at a speed that will balance the needs between system cooling and power saving. The BL setting is recommended for regular systems with normal hardware confi...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS APIC ACPI SCI IRQ When this item is set to Enabled, APIC ACPI SCI IRQ is supported by the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Headless Mode This feature is used to enable system to function without a keyboard, monitor and/ or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 80: Security Settings

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass- words, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. BIOS SETUP UTILTY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Security Settings Install or Change the password.

  • Page 81: Boot Confi Guration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled, the AMI BIOS displays a warning when any program (or virus) is- sues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Boot Confi...

  • Page 82: Network Drives

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual CD/DVD Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available CD/DVD Drives (i.e., 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, etc). USB Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available USB Drives (i.e., 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, etc).

  • Page 83: Exit Options

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. BIOS SETUP UTILTY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Settings Exit system setup after saving the Save Changes and Exit changes.
  • Page 84 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Notes 4-24...

  • Page 85: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 86 X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 87: Appendix B Installing The Windows Os

    South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To confi gure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Confi guration User Guides posted on our website at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. B-1 Installing the Windows OS to a RAID System Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003/2008/Vista Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD.

  • Page 88: B-2 Installing The Windows Os To A Non-Raid System

    OS Setup will automatically load all device fi les and then continue with the Windows OS installation. After the Windows OS Installation is completed, the system will automatically reboot. Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with your motherboard into the CD Drive during system boot, and the main screen will display.

  • Page 89: Appendix C Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Appendix C Software Installation Instructions C-1 Installing Software Programs After you have 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 90: C-2 Confi Guring Supero Doctor Iii

    X8DAL-3/X8DAL-i User's Manual C-2 Confi guring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management. 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 91 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 that you...
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  • Page 93 (Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi cant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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