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  • Page 1 X8DTN+ X8DTN+-LR USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.2...
  • 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

    This motherboard is optimized for intensive-applications and high-end servers. 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 a professional technician.
  • Page 4 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to ensure correct system setup.
  • Page 5 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

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction ................1-1 Overview ......................1-1 Processor and Chipset Overview..............1-11 Special Features ................... 1-12 PC Health Monitoring ..................1-12 ACPI Features ....................1-13 Power Supply ....................1-13 Super I/O ....................... 1-14 Chapter 2 Installation ................2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ..................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Overheat LED/Fan Fail (JOH1) ..............2-26 Compact Flash Card PWR Connector ............. 2-29 Jumper Settings .................... 2-31 Explanation of Jumpers ................2-31 CMOS Clear ..................... 2-32 Watch Dog Enable/Disable ..............2-32 VGA Enable/Disable ................. 2-33 Onboard Indicators ..................2-35 Floppy Drive, SIMLP, Serial ATA and HDD Connections ......
  • Page 8 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Notes viii...

  • 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 you with 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 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR 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 11 Chapter 1: Introduction X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR Motherboard Layout P1 DIMM3A PWR I2C Fan7 JPW1 JPW4 JPW3 CPU2 Fan P1 DIMM3B P1 DIMM3C JPP1 P1 DIMM2A JPP0 P1 DIMM2B P1 DIMM2C CPU2 P1 DIMM1A P1 DIMM1B P1 DIMM1C P2 DIMM1C P2 DIMM1B P2 DIMM1A CPU1 P2 DIMM2C P2 DIMM2B...
  • Page 12 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR Quick Reference P1 DIMM3A PWR I2C Fan7 JPW1 JPW4 JPW3 CPU2 Fan P1 DIMM3B P1 DIMM3C JPP1 P1 DIMM2A JPP0 P1 DIMM2B P1 DIMM2C CPU2 P1 DIMM1A P1 DIMM1B P1 DIMM1C P2 DIMM1C P2 DIMM1B P2 DIMM1A CPU1 P2 DIMM2C P2 DIMM2B...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-10) Watch Dog Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) C1/JI SMB to PCI-Exp./ SMB to PCI-X Slots Open (Disabled) IDE Enable 1-2 (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable 1-2 (Enable) JPL1 LAN1/2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    Warning: For your system memory to work properly, be sure to use the correct BIOS ROM for your system. For the X8DTN+, use the X8DTN+ BIOS. For the X8DTN+-LR, use the X8DTN+-LR BIOS. To flash the BIOS, refer to http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/QPI/5500/ X8DTN_.cfm?IPMI=Y. •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction • One PCI-X 133MHz slots (Slot1) • One PCI-U (UIO) Slot (Slot0) • SEPC (Supermicro PCI-E Power Connector) Slot (J11) • One SIMLP IPMI Slot BIOS • 32 Mb AMI SPI Flash ROM • PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0/2.0/3.0, Plug and Play (PnP), DMI 2.3, USB Keyboard sup- port, and SMBIOS 2.3...
  • Page 16 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual • Two COM ports(1 header, 1 port) • PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports • Up to seven USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) (2 Ports, 2 Front Headers, and 2 Type A Headers) • Super I/O: Winbond W83627HF •...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Notes...
  • Page 18 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual CPU1 CPU2 Port1 Port0 Ports 82576 Ports Intel 5520 RJ45RJ45 Ports Ports Ports CLINK 9,10 Chnl A SST25 VF016 Chnl B CLINK JMB368 ICH10R #5 x4 SATA SATA #1 SATA #2 83627 SATA #3 SATA #4 SATA #5 SATA #6 ES1000 Floppy...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the 5500/5600 Series Processor platform, the X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual-processor-based high-end systems with configuration optimized for intensive application and high-end server platforms. The 5500/5600 Series Processor platform consists of the 5500/5600 Series (LGA 1366) pro- cessor, the 5520 (North Bridge), and the ICH10R (South Bridge).

  • Page 20: Special Features

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR 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 21: Acpi Features

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

  • Page 22: Super I/O

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual The X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR can accommodate 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, the 12V 8-pin power connections are also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system. Also your power supply must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports.

  • Page 23: 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 system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 24: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Processor and Heatsink 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, re- moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation 4. After removing the plastic cap, using your thumb and the index finger, hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. 5. Align the CPU key, the semi- circle cutout, against the socket key, the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket.

  • Page 26: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Installing a CPU Heatsink 1. 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 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.

  • Page 27: Removing The Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 uninstall the heatsink and prevent damage to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 28: Mounting The Motherboard Into The Chassis

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all mounting holes for the motherboard and the chas- sis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 29: Installing And Removing The Memory Modules

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing and Removing the Memory Modules 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. Installing & Removing DIMMs Press down the release tabs 1.

  • Page 30: Memory Support

    Warning: For your system memory to work properly, be sure to use the correct BIOS ROM for your system. For the X8DTN+, use the X8DTN+ BIOS. For the X8DTN+-LR, use the X8DTN+-LR BIOS. To flash the BIOS, refer to http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/QPI/5500/ X8DTN_.cfm?IPMI=Y. •...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation Memory Population for Optimal Performance -For a Motherboard with One CPU (CPU2) Installed P2-DIMMs To Populate P2-DIMMs Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 2 3 DIMMs P2-1A P2-2A P2-3A 6 DIMMs P2-1A P2-1B P2-2A P2-2B P2-3A P2-3B 9 DIMMs P2-1A P2-1B P2-1C...
  • Page 32 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Memory Support for the Motherboard with the 5600 Processor(s) Installed • 1.5V DIMMs 1.5V RDIMM Population for the motherboard w/5600 Processors Installed DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM Slots per Populated (Reg.=Registered) (any combination; Channel per Channel SR=Single Rank,...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation • 1.35V DIMMs 1.35V RDIMM Population for the motherboard w/5600 Processors Installed DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM Slots per Populated (Reg.=Registered) (any combination; Channel per Channel SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank, QR=Quad Rank) Reg.
  • Page 34 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 GB Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 GB Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 GB I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)

  • Page 35: 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 specification. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. 1. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions Back Panel Connectors 1.

  • Page 36: Back Panel Io Port And Onboard Io Connection Pin Definitions

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual 2. Back Panel IO Port and Onboard IO Connection Pin Definitions ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Mouse Ports Definitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Pin# Definition Pin# Definition mouse (JKM1) are located next to the Backpanel USB ports on the KB Data Mouse Data...

  • Page 37: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB Front Panel USB (USB0/1) (USB6/7) There are seven USB 2.0 (Univer- Pin# Definitions Pin# Definition sal Serial Bus) connections on the motherboard. Backpanel USB Ports Data- 0/1 are located at JUSB1. The other Data+ five are for front panel access.

  • Page 38: Serial Ports

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Serial Ports Serial Ports-COM1 Two COM connections (COM1 & Pin Definitions COM2) are located on the moth- Pin # Definition Pin # Definition erboard. COM1 is located next to the Video port on the Backplane IO panel. COM2 (JCOM2) is located next to the USB Port 6 to provide front access serial connection.

  • Page 39: Vga Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation VGA Connector VGA/CRT Pin Definitions A VGA connector is located next to Pin# Definition Pin# Definition COM Port1 on the IO backplane. This connector provides video and Green Ground CRT display Refer to the board layout Blue below for the location.

  • Page 40: Gigabit Lan (Ethernet) Ports

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Gigabit LAN (Ethernet) Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (GLAN1/2) are located at JLAN1/JLAN2 on the IO backplane. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. (Note: Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for GLAN LED information.) A. GLAN1 B.

  • Page 41: Front Control Panel

    These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.

  • Page 42: 4. Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual 4. Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button Pin# Definition header is located on pins 19 and 20 Control of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Ground for pin definitions. Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is Pin#...

  • Page 43: Hdd Led

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

  • Page 44: Power Fail Led

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED Cable to the OH/ Pin# Definition Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide an advanced Ground warning of chassis overheating or OH/Fan Fail Indicator fan failure.

  • Page 45: Reset Button

    Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is lo- Pin# Definition cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach Reset it to a hardware reset switch on the Ground computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 46: Connecting Cables

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition ATX Power Connector +3.3V +3.3V There are a 24-pin main power -12V +3.3V supply connector(JPW1) and two 8-pin CPU PWR connectors (JPW3/ PS_ON JPW5) on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification.

  • Page 47: Fan Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions The X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR has six Pin# Definition chassis/system fan headers (Fan1 to Ground Fan6) and two CPU fans (Fan7/Fan8) +12V on the motherboard. All these 4-pin Tachometer fans headers are backward compat- PWR Modulation ible with the traditional 3-pin fans.

  • Page 48: Internal Speaker

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Internal Speaker Internal Buzzer (SP1) Pin Definition The Internal Speaker, located at Pin# Definitions SP1, can be used to provide audible Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In indications for various beep codes. Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm See the table on the right for pin Speaker definitions.

  • Page 49: Chassis Intrusion

    Chapter 2: Installation Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions (JL1) A Chassis Intrusion header is located Pin# Definition at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach an Intrusion Input appropriate cable from the chassis Ground to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. T-SGPIO Headers T-SGPIO Pin Definitions...

  • Page 50: System Management Bus Header

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Power SMB (I C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power System Management Bus Pin# Definition C) Connector (J15) monitors Clock power supply, fan and system tem- Data peratures. See the table on the right PWR Fail for pin definitions. Ground +3.3V SMB Header...

  • Page 51: Compact Flash Card Pwr Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation Compact Flash Card PWR Compact Flash Card PWR Connector Connector Jumper Definition A C ompac t Flash Card Power Compact Flash Connector is located at JWF1. For Power On (Default) the Compact Flash card to work Compact Flash properly, you will need to first connect Power Off the Compact Flash power cable to...

  • Page 52: Trusted Platform Module Header

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Trusted Platform Module Header Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Pin# Definition Pin # Definition header (JTPM1) is located next to LPC Clock the SATA connectors. This header LPC FRAME# provides TPM support to ensure LPC Reset# +5V (X) data integrity and system security.

  • Page 53: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the moth- erboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumper Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.

  • Page 54: Cmos Clear

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual 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 55: Vga Enable/Disable

    Chapter 2: Installation C Bus to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots C to PCI-Exp/PCI-X slots Jumper Settings Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you Jumper Setting Definition to connect the System Management Closed Enabled Bus (I C) to PCI-X/PCI-E slots. The Open Disabled (Default) default setting is Open to disable the connection.

  • Page 56: Jumper Definition

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual IDE Enable/Disable IDE Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JP3 allows you to enable or Jumper Definition disable the onboard IDE connector. IDE Enable The default setting is Pins 1-2 to en- (Default) able the connection. See the table on IDE Disable the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 57: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Activity Onboard Indicators L i n k GLAN LEDs Rear View (when facing the There are two GLAN ports on the rear side of the chassis) motherboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet GLAN Activity (Right) Indicator LED Settings LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow Color Status Definition...

  • Page 58: Floppy Drive, Simlp, Serial Ata And Hdd Connections

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Floppy Drive, SIMLP, Serial ATA and HDD Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The SATA disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. •...

  • Page 59: Serial Ata Ports

    RX_N RX_P Ground SIMLP IPMI Slot The SIMLP IPMI (Supermicro Intelli- gent Management) Slot is located at next to CPU2 on the motherboard. Refer to the layout below for the SIMLP IPMI Slot location. A. I-SATA0...

  • Page 60: Ide Connector

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual IDE Connector IDE Drive Connector Pin Definitions An IDE Connector is located at Pin# Definition Pin # Definition JIDE1 on the motherboard. This Reset IDE Ground connector provides HDD IO connec- Host Data 7 Host Data 8 tion. This slot can also be used for a Host Data 6 Host Data 9 compact flash card.

  • Page 61: 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 62: No Video

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to the Appendix for details on beep codes. Losing the System’s Setup Configuration 1.

  • Page 63: Technical Support Procedures

    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 first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services.

  • Page 64: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Note : The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/ manuals/.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting For faster service, You can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www. supermicro.com/support/rma/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in- curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.
  • Page 66 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 67: 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 68: How To Change The Configuration Data

    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 69 MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.) Supermicro X8DTN+ • BIOS Build Version: This item displays the BIOS revision used in your sys- tem.

  • Page 70: 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Boot Features Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot.

  • Page 71: Processor And Clock Options

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 72 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Ratio CMOS Setting This feature displays the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. The default setting depends on the type of CPU installed on the motherboard. The default setting for the CPU installed in your motherboard is [18]. C1E Support Select Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State support which will significantly lower CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU) Select Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.

  • Page 74: Advanced Chipset Control

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual C3 State This feature allows the user to decide how the onboard 5500/5600 Series processor will act at C3 State. The options are Disabled, ACPI 2 and ACPI 3. C6 State This feature allows the user to decide how the onboard 5500/5600 Series processor will act at C6 State.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU Bridge Configuration QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Links Speed This feature selects data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. The options are Slow-Mode, and Full Speed. QPI Frequency (Available if the item - QPI Speed is set to Full Speed) This feature allows the user to select the desired QPI frequency.
  • Page 76 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Throttling - Closed Loop/Throttling - Closed Loop Throttling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic voltage control during processor idle states. The options are Disabled and En- abled. If Enabled, the following items will appear: Hysteresis Temperature (Available for Closed Loop only) Temperature Hysteresis is the temperature lag (in degrees Celsius) after the set DIMM temperature threshold is reached before Closed Loop Throttling...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ized, dedicated processor that is installed on an add-on card or a network card to handle some or all packet processing of this add-on card.) When this feature is set to Enabled, it will enhance overall system performance by providing direct memory access for data transferring.
  • Page 78 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. If this item is set to Auto, Legacy USB support will be automatically enabled if a legacy USB device is installed on the motherboard, and vise versa. The settings are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. USB 2.0 Controller Select Enabled to activate USB 2.0 Controller.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS RAS Sticky Error Handling This option allows the user to decide how to handle Sticky RAS errors. The options are Clear Errors and Leave Errors (unchanged). VGA 16-Bit Decode Select Enabled to enable the function of decoding VGA for the devices installed behind the PXH PCI Controller Hub.
  • Page 80 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with a 48-bit LBA mode addressing. If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS MWDMA1 Multi-Word DMA 1 13.3 MB/s MWDMA 2 Multi-Word DMA 2 16.6 MB/s UDMA 0 Ultra DMA 0 16.6 MB/s UDMA 1 Ultra DMA 1 25 MB/s UDMA 2 Ultra DMA 2 33.3 MB/s UDMA 3 Ultra DMA 3 44.4 MB/s UDMA 4...
  • Page 82 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual PCI IDE BusMaster When this item is enabled, the BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading/writing to IDE drives. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SR-IOV Supported Select Enabled to enable SR-IOV (Intel Single Root I/O Virtualization) support to enhance Virtualization performance.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port 2 Attribute Use this feature to set COM 2 as a normal serial port or a virtual COM port for SOL (Serial Over LAN). The options are SOL and COM. Floppy A This feature allows the user to select the type of floppy drive connected to the system as specified.

  • Page 84: Hardware Health Configuration

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support This is a terminal keyboard that can send commands from a remote console. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Sredir Memory Display Delay This feature defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information. The options are No Delay, Delay 1 Sec, Delay 2 Sec, and Delay 4 Sec.
  • Page 85 ‘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 just simply...
  • Page 86 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual System Temperature: The system temperature will be displayed (in degrees in Celsius and Fahrenheit) as it is detected by the BIOS. Fan Speed Readings This feature displays the fan speed readings from Fan1 through Fan8. Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans.
  • Page 87 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 Select Enabled for the system to function normally without a keyboard, monitor or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 88 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Execute TPM Command Select Enabled to execute TPM commands you've selected. Select Don't Change to keep the current TPM commands without making any changes. Select Dis- abled to abandon the changes you have made on TPM commands. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Don't Change.

  • Page 89: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security Settings The AMIBIOS Setup Utility provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Supervisor Password This feature indicates if a supervisor's password has been entered (installed). User Password This feature indicates if a user's password has been entered (installed).

  • Page 90: 4-5 Boot Configuration

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual 4-5 Boot Configuration Use this feature to configure boot settings. Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are available boot devices and Disabled. • 1st Boot Device/2nd Boot Device/3rd Boot Drive/4th Boot Drive/5th Boot Drive Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives.

  • Page 91: Network Drives

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS USB Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available USB devices. The settings are Disabled, and a list of CD/DVD devices as detected. • 1st Drive Network Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available network drives.

  • Page 92: Exit Options

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer so that the new system configuration parameters can take effect.

  • Page 93: 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 94 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 95: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items. (To install the Windows OS, please refer to the Windows OS Installation Guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.) Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note 1. Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item.

  • Page 96: B-2 Configuring Supero Doctor Iii Settings

    X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual B-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III Settings 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 97 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...
  • Page 98 X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 99 (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 significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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