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  • Page 1 ® UPER X6DAL-B2 X6DAL-TB2 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1...
  • Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. SUPER MICRO COMPUTER reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice.

  • Page 3: Manual Organization

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

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    About This Manual ...................... iii Manual Organization ....................iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ....................1-1 Contacting Supermicro ................1-2 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 Image ..........1-3 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 Layout ........... 1-4 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 Quick Reference ......1-5 Motherboard Features ................1-6 Intel Lindenhurst Chipset: System Block Diagram ......1-8 Chipset Overview ...................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Reset Button ................... 2-12 Power Button ..................2-12 Chassis Intrusion ................... 2-13 Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............2-13 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ..........2-14 Fan Headers ................... 2-14 Serial Ports ..................... 2-15 Wake-On-Ring (JWOR) ................2-15 Wake-On-LAN ..................
  • Page 6 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Technical Support Procedures ..............3-2 Frequently Asked Questions ................ 3-3 Returning Merchandise for Service ............3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction ....................... 4-1 Main Setup ......................4-2 Advanced Setup ....................4-3 Boot Setup ...................... 4-20 Security Setup ....................4-22 Exit ........................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    One (1) SATA cable (CBL-044) (*X6DAL-B2) Four (4) SATA cables (CBL-044) (*X6DAL-TB2) One (1) CPU mounting plate (SKT-159) Two (2) CPU retention brackets (SKT-158: pre-installed) One (1) I/O backpanel shield (CSE-PT2) One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities (CDR_INTC) One (1) User's/BIOS Manual...

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.

  • Page 9: X6Dal-B2/X6Dal-Tb2 Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 Image (*The difference between the X6DAL-B2 and the X6DAL- TB2 is that the X6DAL-TB2 model has an additional Marvell's 4-port SATA Controller.)
  • Page 10 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Figure 1-2. SUPER X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) P W 1 ATX PWR 8-pin P W 2 Fault DIMM 1B DIMM 1A DIMM 2B DIMM 2A DIMM 3B DIMM 3A P W 3 USB2/3 ESB6300 Hance Rapids Marvell SATA...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference ( X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2) Jumper Description Default Setting Alarm Reset Open (Disabled) SMB Data to PCI Enable Closed (Enabled) SMB Clock to PCI Enable Closed (Enabled) JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2 JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPS1 4-Port SATA Enable (*X6DAL-TB2) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Watch Dog Enable...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Motherboard Features ® • Single or dual Intel 604-pin Xeon E-64MT (Nocona ) processors at 800 MHz front side (system) bus speed. M e m o r y • Six 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting 12 GB Registered ECC DDRII 400 (PC3200) SDRAM Notes: 1.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction ACPI Features • Microsoft OnNow • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism Onboard I/O • Two Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit Ethernet controllers • 2 EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interfaces • 1 floppy port interface (up to 2.88 MB) •...
  • Page 14 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 E7525 2 400MHz DDR2 400MHz Serial Port USB0 Front USB ESB6300 USB1 Front USB USB2 Rear USB3 Rear USB SATA SATA Figure 1-9. Block Diagram of the E7525 Tumwater Chipset Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Motherboard Features pages for details on the features of each motherboard.

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the E7525 Tumwater chipset, the X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 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.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 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: 1-5 Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction TM2/CPU VRM Overheat When the CPU reaches 70 C and above (Overheating), the CPU will slow down and CPU Voltage will decrease to reduce CPU power consumption and CPU VRM heat dissipation. CPU Overheat LED and Control This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat warning function in the BIOS.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the CPU will wake-up and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    Chapter 1: Introduction consumption. Failure to provide this extra power will result in in- stability of the CPU after only a few minutes of operation. 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 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Notes 1-14...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation 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.

  • Page 22: Xeon Em64T Processor And Heatsink Installation

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Xeon EM64T 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. IMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Insert the CPU in the socket, making sure that pin 1 of the CPU aligns with pin 1 of the socket (both corners are marked with a triangle). When using only one CPU, install it into CPU socket #1 Pin1 (Socket #2 is automatically disabled if only one CPU is used).
  • Page 24 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual 1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as show in the second picture on the right. 2. Hold the heatsink as show in the picture on the right and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.

  • Page 25: Installing Dimms

    Then use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray. Installing DIMMs 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 26: I/Oports/Control Panel Connectors

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Figure 2-2. Installing and Removing DIMMs DIMM Notch Notch To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay Release Release Note: Notch attention to the should align alignment notch with the receptive point at the bottom.
  • Page 27 JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are nor- mally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connec- tors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 28: Connecting Cables

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Connecting Cables ATX Power Supply 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (PW1) Pin Number Definition Pin Number Definition +3.3V +3.3V ATX Power Connector -12V +3.3V There are a 24-pin main power PS_ON# supply connector(PW1) and a 4- pin 12V PWR connector (PW3) on PWR_OK Res(NC) the board.

  • Page 29: Nmi Button

    Chapter 2: Installation NMI Button NMI Button Pin The non-maskable interrupt button Definitions (JF1) header is located on pins 19 and Number Definition 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on Control Ground the right for pin definitions. Power LED PWR_LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is lo-...

  • Page 30: Hdd Led

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual HDD LED HDD LED Pin The HDD LED connection is located Definitions (JF1) on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the hard drive LED cable here to Number Definition display disk activity (for any hard HD Active drives on the system, including SCSI, Serial ATA and IDE).

  • Page 31: Overheat/Fan Fail Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Overheat/Fan Fail LED Overheat/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 Number Definition to provide advanced warning of chassis overheating. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Overheat/Fan Fail and signal messages.

  • Page 32: Reset Button

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Reset Button Reset Pin The Reset Button connection is lo- Definitions (JF1) cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. At- tach it to the hardware reset Number Definition Reset switch on the computer case. Ground Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 33: Chassis Intrusion

    Chapter 2: Installation Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions A Chassis Intrusion header is lo- Number Definition cated at JL1. Attach the appropri- Intrusion Input ate cable to inform you of a chas- Ground sis intrusion. USB Pin Definition Universal Serial Bus (USB) USB O/1 (Back Panel USB) There are two Universal Serial Pin# Definition...

  • Page 34: Fan Headers

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the (J2) PS/2 mouse are located at J2. See Number Definition the table on the right for pin defini- Data tions.

  • Page 35: Serial Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1, COM2) The COM1 (J4) and COM2 (J5) se- Pin Number Definition Pin Number Definition rial ports are located under the parallel port (see Figure 2-3). See Serial In G round the table on the right for pin defini- Serial Out tions.

  • Page 36: Wake-On-Lan

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is des- Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) ignated JWOL on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin Number Definition +5V Standby definitions. You must enable the Ground Wake-up LAN Wake-Up setting in the BIOS to use this function.

  • Page 37: Power Fault

    PWR_LED pin to indicate of a Note: This feature is only available when using power failure on the chassis. See redundant Supermicro power supplies. the table on the right for pin defini- tions. SATA SMB (I C)(*X6DAL- TB2 only)

  • Page 38: Smb Power I C Connector

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual SMB Power (I SMB PWR Connector Pin Definitions (J27) Pin # Definition C Connector (J27), located be- Clock tween the Alarm Reset Header SMB Data and the PWR Fault Header, moni- tors the status of PWR Supply, Fan and system temperature.

  • Page 39: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used choose between Jumper optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the Setting connector. Pin 1 is identified Pin 1-2 short with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 40: Alarm Reset

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Alarm Reset The system will notify you in the Alarm Reset Jumper event of a power supply failure. Settings This feature assumes that Super- Jumper micro redundant power supply Position Definition Open Enabled units are installed in the chassis. Closed Disabled If you only have a single power...

  • Page 41: 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 42 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual SMB to PCI Bus and SMB SMB Data to PCI Bus (J13) clock to PCI Bus Enable/ Jumper Disable Position Definition Disabled Enabled Jumper J13 allows you to enable or SMB Clock to PCI Bus disable SMB Data to the PCI Bus, (J15) and Jumper J15 allows you to en- Jumper...

  • Page 43: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators Left Right GLAN LEDs (Back Panel View) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (lo- G-bit LAN Left LED cated beside the COM Port2) have Indicator two LEDs. The yellow LED indi- Color Definition cates activity while the other LED 10 Mbps (*Also:Off No Connection)

  • Page 44: Onboard Led Indicators

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Onboard LED Indicators On board LED Pin Definitions (DS1-DS8) Definition CPU PW R good or CPU +12V PW R In addition to the LAN LED and Cable must be connected. CPU2 VRM Overheat SATA Header, there are other LED CPU1 VRM Overheat PW R LED indicators (DS1-DS3, DS5, DS7-...

  • Page 45: Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive And Scsi Connections

    Chapter 2: Installation Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSI Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. •...

  • Page 46: Floppy Connector

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Floppy Connector Floppy Connector Pin Definitions (J24) The floppy connector is located at Pin Number Function Pin Number Function FDHDIN J24. See the table below for pin Reserved definitions. FDEDIN Index- Motor Enable Drive Select B- Drive Select A- Motor Enable DIR- STEP-...

  • Page 47: Ide Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation IDE Connectors IDE Connector Pin Definitions (J44, J38) The IDE Connectors are lo- Pin Number Function Pin Number Function cated at J44 (IDE1) and J38 Reset IDE Host Data 7 Host Data 8 (IDE 2), You do not need to Host Data 6 Host Data 9 configure jumpers for these...
  • Page 48 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual (*Note: Please refer to Appendix C and Appendix D for software installation instructions.) 2-28...

  • Page 49: 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.

  • Page 50: Memory Errors

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual NOTE If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnos- tics card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to App. B. Memory Errors 1. Make sure the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. 2.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Question: How do I recover my BIOS? A n s w e r : 1. Download the correct BIOS Image file from our website into a floppy disk and name the BIOS Image file "super.rom". 2. Place the floppy disk in drive A. Press and hold <CTRL> and <Home> at the same time.

  • Page 53: 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 54: 4-2 Main Setup

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual 4-2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

  • Page 55: Advanced Setup

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Memory This option allows the AMI BIOS to display the status of memory installed in the system. Size This option allows the AMI BIOS to display the size of memory installed in the system. System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date.
  • Page 56 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual CPU Configuration Sub Menu Configure Advanced CPU Settings This option allows the user to configure Advanced CPU settings for the processor(s) installed in the system. Ratio CMOS Setting This option allows the user to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hyper-Threading This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the function of hyper- threading. Enabling hyper-threading results in increased CPU performance. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This setting allows the system to set the CPU speed. Select Maximum to set the CPU to operate only at its maximum speed.
  • Page 58 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual IDE Configuration Sub Menu The screen for the Primary IDE Master is shown below: When you select this Sub Menu, the AMI BIOS automatically displays the status of the following items: IDE Configuration This feature allows the user to set the IDE mode. The options are: Disabled, P-ATA (Parallel ATA) Only, S-ATA (Serial ATA) Only, and P- ATA &...
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS P-ATA Only S-ATA Running Enhanced Mode Select Yes if you want the function of Serial ATA Enhanced Mode to be enabled at all times. Options are Yes and No. P-ATA Channel Selection This feature allows the user to select which channel to set the Parallel ATA Mode.
  • Page 60 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt.

  • Page 61: Floppy Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 25 MBs. 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.

  • Page 62: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (*This is not required for system boot if you system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the AMIBIOS to configure all devices in the sys- tem.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Palette Snooping Select Enabled to inform the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system in order for the graphics card to function properly. The options are Enabled or Disabled. PCI IDE BusMaster Set this value to allow or prevent the use of PCI IDE busmastering.
  • Page 64 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual Super IO Configuration Sub Menu Serial Port1 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request ad- dress of serial port 1. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable.

  • Page 65: Advanced Chipset Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Parallel Port Mode This feature specifies the parallel port mode. options are Normal, Bi-directional, EPP and ECP. ECP Mode DMA Channel This option allows the AMI BIOS to select Parallel Port's ECP Mode. The options are DMA0, DMA1 and DMA3. Parallel Port IRQ This feature allows the user to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel port.

  • Page 66: Acpi Configuration

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual ICH DCB Enable Select Enabled to enable ICH DMA Collection Buffer. The options are En- abled and Disabled. ACPI Configuration This item allows the user to enable or disable ACPI support for the operating system. General ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure additional ACPI options.

  • Page 67: Power Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Power Configuration This feature allows the user to configure PnP settings. Power Button Instant Off If set to Enabled, the system will shut down immediately once the power button is pressed. If Disabled, the system will shut down when the power button is continually pressed for more than 4 seconds.

  • Page 68: Mps Configuration

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual Memory Buffer Event Logging This setting allows you to enable or disable Memory Buffer Event logging. The options are Enabled or Disabled. PCI Error Logging This setting allows you to enable or disable PCI Error logging. The options are Enabled or Disabled.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Remote Access Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the Remote Access Configu- ration. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. Remote Access This feature allows the user to disable the function of Remote Access.

  • Page 70: Usb Configuration

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support Select Enabled to activate the VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT 100 Terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled. USB Configuration USB Function Select Enabled to enable 4 USB Ports. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 71: System Health Monitor

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Health Monitor This feature allows the AMI BIOS to automatically display the status of the following items: CPU Overheat Temperature The feature allows the user to set the CPU overheat temperature threshold. The options range from 65 C to 90 C.
  • Page 72 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual Boot Settings Configuration This item allows the user to configure the boot settings for the system. Quick Boot Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to skip certain test during POST in order to shorten the time needed for the system to bootup. The options are Enabled, and Disabled.

  • Page 73: Boot Device Priority

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Select Enable to activate the function of Wait for F1 if Error. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Select Enabled to display Setup Message when the user hits the DEL key. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 74: Security Settings

    X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual 1st Drive Specify the boot sequence for 1st Removable Drive. The options are 1st Floppy Drive and Disabled. CD/DVD Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available CDROM Drives. 1st Drive Specify the boot sequence for 1st Hard Drive. The options are CD ROM and Disabled.

  • Page 75: Security Setup

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Sector Virus Protection This option is near the bottom of the Security Setup screen. Select "Dis- abled" to deactivate the Boot Sector Virus Protection. Select "Enabled" to enable boot sector protection. When "Enabled", the AMI BIOS displays a warning when any program (or virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive.
  • Page 76 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Then, Select "OK" to allow the BIOS to automatically load Optimal Defaults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer ap- plications.

  • Page 77: Appendix Abios Error Beep Codes And Ds7/Ds8 Led Post Codes

    Appendix A: AMIBIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes and DS7/DS8 LED POST Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 78 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual DS7/DS8 LED Post Codes LED Indicators Description/Message PWR On SPD Read OK Memory Size-OK Starting Bus Initialization...
  • Page 79 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint...
  • Page 80 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. Initializing the interrupt vector table next. Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next.
  • Page 81 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes initialization before the keyboard BAT command is issued. The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Next, issuing the BAT command to the keyboard controller. The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verified. Next, performing any necessary initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test.
  • Page 82 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next.
  • Page 83 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory below 1 MB next. The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and verified. Determining the amount of memory above 1 MB memory next. The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and verified.
  • Page 84 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller 1 base register test next. The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA controller 2 base register test next. The DMA controller 2 base register test passed. Programming DMA controllers 1 and 2 next.
  • Page 85 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page of this chapter for additional information. Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM at C800. Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has com- pleted.
  • Page 86 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 87: Software Installation

    After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure 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 88 I/O throughput and providing data accessi- bility regardless of a single disk failure. By incorporating the Adaptec Em- bedded Serial ATA into the motherboard design, Supermicro's X6DAL-B2/ X6DAL-TB2 offers the user with the benefits of SATARAID without the high costs associated with hardware RAID applications.
  • Page 89 Appendix C: Software Installation Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility, includ- ing: *Array Configuration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create, config- ure and manage arrays. * Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks. To run the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility, you will need to enable the RAID function in the system BIOS (refer to Chapter 4 for System BIOS Configurations), and then, press the <Ctrl>...
  • Page 90 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sections describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the <enter> key to select "Managing Arrays" from the main menu (as shown above).
  • Page 91 Appendix C: Software Installation Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.) 4.
  • Page 92 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 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 the section: Initializing Disk Drives.
  • Page 93 Appendix C: Software Installation 5 Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. The Array Properties menu displays (as the screen shown below). Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array.
  • Page 94 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 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.) 4.
  • Page 95 Appendix C: Software Installation 5. When you are finished, press Done (as the screen shown below). Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. 2.
  • Page 96 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable: 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press Ctrl+B. 3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable.

  • Page 97: Initializing Disk Drives

    Appendix C: Software Installation Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array.
  • Page 98 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below). C-12...
  • Page 99 Appendix C: Software Installation 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown in the screen below). 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown in the screen. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue.
  • Page 100 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Rebuilding Arrays *Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or with one critical member missing, you must perform a Rebuilding to optimalize the perfor- mance.

  • Page 101: Using The Disk Utilities

    Appendix C: Software Installation Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility (as shown in the screen below.) C-15...
  • Page 102 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual 2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities as shown in the screen below. 3 Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screen below.) C-16...
  • Page 103 *Note: For more information regarding the 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. C-17...
  • Page 104 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual C-2 Installing Intel's Hance Rapids Driver by Adaptec and the Windows OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen:"Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear.
  • Page 105 Appendix C: Software Installation C-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers A. 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. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed.
  • Page 106 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 107 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) *Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also down- load SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/ SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II. C-21...
  • Page 108 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Notes C-22...
  • Page 109 The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. D-1 Configuring Serial ATA RAID Functions Serial ATA (SATA) Serial ATA(SATA) is a physical storage interface. It uses a single cable with a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices.
  • Page 110 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Operating Systems supported by the SATA RAID Host Controller Microsoft ® ® *Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP Linux *Red Hat AS 2.1, RHES 3.0 *SuSE 9.0 Storage Management Software Overview Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID includes the following software tools to manage your storage subsystem: Adaptec Storage Manager –...
  • Page 111 Appendix D: Software Installation: Adaptec's SATA HostRAID Utility Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System Please follow the steps listed below to install a driver in a system that already has a Windows operating system: 1. Create a driver disk by following the instructions from the Web site or the product CD.
  • Page 112 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual Installing the driver in a new Linux system To Install the Red Hat AS 2.1 or RHES 3.0 Driver in a New Linux System: 1. Obtain a driver disk from either the Web site or the product CD. 2.
  • Page 113 Appendix D: Software Installation: Adaptec's SATA HostRAID Utility D-3 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) enables you to create, manage, and delete arrays from the controller’s BIOS, and initialize drives. A. Managing Arrays Select the Manage Arrays option to view array properties and members, and delete arrays.
  • Page 114 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 User's Manual B. 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 not initialized are shown in gray and cannot be used. See Initializing Disk Drives.
  • Page 115 Appendix D: Software Installation: Adaptec's SATA HostRAID Utility (*Notes:) * Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. * If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU you can only restart it from Adaptec Storage Manager.
  • Page 116 X6DAL-B2/X6DAL-TB2 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.

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