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(Socket R LGA 2011) that offer QPI (Intel QuickPath Interface) Technology (V.1.1), providing point-to-point connection with a transfer speed of up to 8.0 GT/s. With the C602 chipset built in, the X9DA7/X9DAE motherboard provides support for Intel® Management Engine (ME), Rapid Storage Technology, Digital Media Interface (DMI), PCI-E Gen.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself: Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent...
Preface Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview 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 Standardized Warning Statements ..............
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C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots ................ 2-38 Management Engine (ME) Recovery ............2-39 Onboard LED Indicators ................2-40 GLAN LEDs ....................2-40 Onboard Power LED ................2-40 2-10 SATA/SAS Connections ................2-41 Serial ATA Ports..................2-41 SAS2 Ports (X9DA7 Only) ............... 2-41...
Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1 Overview Overview 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. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.
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X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon 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...
Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Features • Dual Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket ® R LGA 2011); each supports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links of up to 8.0 GT/s per QPI link). Note: For Intel E5-2600(v2) processor support, BIOS version 3.0 or above is required. •...
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X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual SAS Connections (X9DA7 Only) • • SAS Ports Eight (8) SAS 2.0 Ports: SAS 0~3, 4~7 from LSI SAS Controller • RAID RAID 0, 1, 10 Peripheral USB Devices (11 USB Connections) Devices • Four (4) USB 3.0 ports: USB 3.0 Ports 0/1 (on the I/O Backplane), USB 3.0 USB 2/3 (close to SAS ports...
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Chapter 1: Overview • Power ACPI/ACPM Power Management • Main switch override mechanism Config. • Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-Off USB • Power-on mode for AC power recovery PC Health CPU Monitoring • Monitoring Onboard voltage monitors for 3.3V, 5V, 12V, CPU Core Voltages, Chipset Voltage, Memory Voltage, and Battery Voltage.
Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) and the C602 chipset, the X9DA7/X9DAE moth- erboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor- based workstation platforms. (See note below for processor support.) With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DA7/X9DAE offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed of up to 8.0...
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines 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 press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to the power-on state.
It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X9DA7/X9DAE motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, two 12V 8-pin power connections are also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assis- tance.
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X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.
Chapter 2: Installation Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要が あります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam- aging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Chapter 2: Installation Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area. Notes: • Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
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X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual 2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. Pull lever away from Press down on Load the socket Lever 'Close 1st' 3.
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Chapter 2: Installation 1. Using your thumb and the index finger, loosen the CPU lever and open the load plate. 2. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 3.
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X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual 4. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 5. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the 'Close 1st' lever first, then lock the 'Open 1st' lever second.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing a CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the re- quired amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the Motherboard's and the Heatsink Bracket under- neath.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.
KB/Mouse S I/O USB2.0 0/1/2/3 FAN7 (CPU2 Fan) CPU2 JPME1 JBR1 USB5/6 Battery 1394a CTRL X9DA7/E Rev. 1.0 BIOS CPU1 Intel STBY1 C602 Release Tabs CTRL L-SAS0~3 USB3.0 2/3 L-SAS4~7 FP CTRL 3. Align the key of the DIMM module with the receptive point on the memory slot.
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X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Memory Support for the X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard The X9DA7/X9DAE motherboard supports up to 1 TB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM), 512 GB of Registered (RDIMM) or 128 GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz 240-pin 4-channel memory modules in 16 DIMM slots.
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Chapter 2: Installation Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and Per DIMM DIMM Per Channel (DPC) DIMM 2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel &...
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X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and Per DIMM DIMM Per Channel (DPC) DIMM 2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel &...
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Chapter 2: Installation Populating LRDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Capacity Channel (DPC) DIMM Per DIMM 2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel &...
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit 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 fas- teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 4.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Control Panel Connectors and I/O 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. Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports USB3.0 0/1...
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Ports Definitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse The ATX PS/2 keyboard and Pin# Definition Pin# Definition PS/2 mouse are located next to KB Data Mouse Data the Back Panel LAN ports 1/2 on...
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual (Back_Panel) High Definition Audio (BP) HD Audio (HD Audio) Conn# Signal This motherboard features a 7.1 Chan- SPDIF_Out nel High Definition Audio (HDA) codec Surround_Out connector that provides 8 DAC chan- CEN/LFE_Out nels. The HD Audio connector supports Mic_In multiple-streaming 7.1 sound playback...
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual 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.
JPME1 JBR1 3.3V HDD LED NIC1 Act LED NIC1 LINK LED NIC2 Act LED NIC2 LINK LED USB5/6 Battery 1394a CTRL X9DA7/E OH/Fan Fail LED Rev. 1.0 BIOS 3.3V PWR Fail LED CPU1 Intel STBY1 C602 Reset Reset Button Ground...
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 Pin# Definition of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chassis overheating and fan failure. OH/Fan Fail LED) Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
CPU2 JPME1 JBR1 Power LED 3.3V HDD LED NIC1 Act LED NIC1 LINK LED USB5/6 Battery 1394a CTRL X9DA7/E NIC2 Act LED NIC2 LINK LED Rev. 1.0 BIOS OH/Fan Fail LED CPU1 Intel STBY1 C602 3.3V PWR Fail LED Reset...
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Power Connectors +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V A 24-pin main power supply connector(J22) and two 8-pin CPU PWR connectors PS_ON (JPWR1/2) are located on the motherboard.
D. Fan 4 E. Fan 5 CPU2 JPME1 JBR1 F. Fan 6(CPU1 Fan) G. Fan7(CPU2 Fan) H. Fan A I. Chassis Intrusion USB5/6 Battery 1394a CTRL X9DA7/E Rev. 1.0 BIOS CPU1 Intel STBY1 C602 CTRL USB3.0 2/3 L-SAS0~3 L-SAS4~7 FP CTRL 2-29...
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Internal Speaker Internal Buzzer (SP1) Pin Definition The Internal Speaker, located at SP1, Pin# Definitions can be used to provide audible indica- Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In tions for various beep codes. See the Pin 2 Neg.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Power SMB (I C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power System Management Bus (I Pin# Definition Connector (JPI C1) monitors power Clock supply, fan and system temperatures. Data See the table on the right for pin PWR Fail definitions.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual SPDIF_In/SPDIF_Out Headers SPDIF_In SPDIF_Out Pin Definitions Pin Definitions The SPDIF_In (JSPDIF_In) and SP- Pin# Definition Pin# Definition DIF_Out (JSPDIF_Out) headers are S/PDIF_In S/PDIF_Out located next to the GLAN Controller Ground Ground on the motherboard. Place a cap on each header for audio support.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard 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...
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual IEEE 1394a Enable 1394a Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPI1 allows you to enable or disable Both Jumpers Definition the onboard IEEE 1394a support. The Pins 1-2 Enabled default position is on pins 1 and 2 to Pins 2-3 Disabled use 1394_1 and 1394_2 connections.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Onboard LED Indicators GLAN LEDs Activity LED Link LED Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located Rear View (when facing the on the IO Backplane of the motherboard. rear side of the chassis) Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The...
RX_P Ground SAS2 Ports (X9DA7 Only) Eight Ser ial _ At tached _ SCSI Por ts (L- SAS 0 ~3, L- SAS 4~7) provide Serial_Attached SCSI connections on the motherboard. SAS Connections can function as SATA ports if the connectors are used with the mini-ipass cables.
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.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard 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 Appendix A for details on beep codes.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Memory Errors When a No-Memory Beep Code is issued by the system, check the following: 1. Make sure that the memory modules are compatible with the system and that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. (For memory compatibility, refer to the Memory Compatibility Chart posted on our Website @ http://www.
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X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual within the normal range. Also check the front panel Overheat LED, and make sure that the Overheat LED is not on. 5. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to the system. Make sure that all power connectors are connected.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock out- wards to unlock it.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can support? Answer: The motherboard supports Registered/Load Reduced ECC or Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM modules. To enhance memory performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2-4 in Chapter 2.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your ven- dor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the...
BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DA7/X9DAE. It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual How To Change the Configuration Data The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing <Delete> at the appropriate time during system boot.
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Day 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.). X9DA7/X9DAE SMC Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press <Enter> to access the following submenu items. BIOS SETUP UTILTY Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit System Boot Feature Setting.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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" Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
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X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual • Minimum CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Intel HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology • Intel VT-x Technology • L1 Data Cache • L1 Code Cache • L2 Cache • L3 Cache CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 0.
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web sites for more information.) Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and in- structions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Select Enabled to support the Low-power Compliance Mode for Energy-using Products (EuP). The options are Enable and Disable. CPU Power Management Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the following CPU Power Manage- ment settings.
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU C7 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C7 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. CPU C7 State is a processor-specific low C-State. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Chipset Configuration North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge. IOH Configuration Intel VT-d ® Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VWM (Virtual Working Memory) through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 1B Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 1B. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 1B. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1B. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Link Speed Mode Use this feature to select data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. The options are Fast and Slow. QPI Link Frequency Select Use this feature to select the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 6.4 GT/s, 7.2 GT/s, and 8.0 GT/s.
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Perfmon and DFX Devices A PerfMon device monitors the activities of a remote system such as disk us- age, memory consumption, and CPU load which will allow an IT administrator to maximize the performance of each computer within the network. A DFX device, usually in the form of a USB adaptor, can be used to enhance audio performance.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Demand Scrub Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors found on a memory module. When the CPU or I/O issues a demand-read command, and the read data from memory turns out to be a correctable error, the error is corrected and sent to the requestor (the original source).
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS All USB Devices This feature enables all USB ports/devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled. (If set to Enabled, EHCI Controller 1 and Controller 2 will appear.) EHCI Controller 1/EHCI Controller 2 (Available when All USB Devices is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) Controller 1/ Controller 2.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE or SATA devices and displays the following items. SATA Port0~SATA Port5: The AMI BIOS displays the status of each SATA port as detected by the BIOS.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCH RAID CodeBase Select Intel to use Intel PCH RAID settings for onboard RAID support. The default setting is Intel. Port 0~5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for the particular port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SCU Configuration SCU Devices Select Enabled to enable support for PCH SCU (System Configuration Utility) de-...
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Maximum Payload Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, and 256 Bytes. Maximum Read Request Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum Read Request size for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port 0 Configuration The submenus allow the user to configure the following settings for Serial Port 0: Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings This feature indicates whether or not a reset is required for a serial port specified.
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X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Legacy OS Redirection Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Putty Keypad Use this feature to select function key and keypad setting on Putty. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop send- ing data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Temperature System temperature will be displayed as detected by the BIOS. Peripheral Temperature Peripheral temperature will be displayed as detected by the BIOS. Fan Speed This feature displays the fan speed readings for all fans detected by the BIOS. Voltage Readings The following voltage readings will be displayed.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Trusted Computing (Available if a TPM device is installed) TPM Support Select Enabled on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to allow TPM support to improve data integrity and network security. The options are Enable and Disable.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log BIOS SETUP UTILTY BIOS SETUP UTILTY Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit Press <Enter> to change the Change Smbios Event Log Settings Smbios Event Log Con guration. View Smbios Event Log View System Event Log ...
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X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Select Enabled to erase the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Log, which is completed before a event logging is initialized upon system reboot. The options are No, Yes Next Reset, and Yes Every Reset. When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase SMBIOS error event logs that ex- ceed the limit when the SMBIOS event log is full.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system. BIOS SETUP UTILTY BIOS SETUP UTILTY Boot Main Advanced Event Logs Security Save & Exit Sets the system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [P3: WDC WD6000BLHX...] Boot Option #2...
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. BIOS SETUP UTILTY BIOS SETUP UTILTY Boot Main Advanced Event Logs Security Save & Exit Set Administrator Password Password Description If ONLY the administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system. BIOS SETUP UTILTY BIOS SETUP UTILTY Boot Event Logs Security Save & Exit Main Advanced Exit system setup without Discard Changes and Exit saving the changes.
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X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Discard Changes Select this feature and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previ- ous values, click Yes to load the values previous saved, or click No to keep the changes you've made so far.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs After you've installed the operating system, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been in- stalled.
X9DA7/X9DAE Motherboard User's Manual Note 3: Changing BMC log-in information is recommended during initial system power-on. The default username is ADMIN and password is ADMIN. For BMC best practices, please refer to: http://www.supermicro. com/products/nfo/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability.
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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SD III utility and the user guide can be downloaded from our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II.
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(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.