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  • Page 1 X8DAH+ X8DAH+-F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1a...
  • Page 2 Manual Revision 1.1a Release Date: Nov. 2, 2010 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Preface Preface About this Manual This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X8DAH+/ X8DAH+-F motherboard. About this Motherboard X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F supports the Intel® 5500/5600 Series Proces- sor platform, the fi...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself. Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury.

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    Contacting Supermicro 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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Chipset Overview ..................1-10 Special Features ....................1-11 PC Health Monitoring ..................1-11 ACPI Features ....................1-12 Power Supply ....................1-13 Super I/O ....................... 1-13 Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller (For X8DAH+-F Only) ..1-14 Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices ..................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Power Fail LED ..................2-21 Reset Button ................... 2-22 Power Button ................... 2-22 Connecting Cables ..................2-23 Power Connectors ................... 2-23 Fan Headers ..................... 2-24 Chassis Intrusion ..................2-24 Internal Speaker ..................2-25 Power LED/Speaker ................. 2-25 Overheat LED/Fan Fail (JOH1) ..............
  • Page 8 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction ...................... 4-1 Starting BIOS Setup Utility ................4-1 How To Change the Confi guration Data ............4-1 Starting the Setup Utility ................. 4-2 Main Setup ...................... 4-2 Advanced Setup Confi gurations..............4-4 Security Settings ................... 4-24 Boot Confi...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 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 the highest standards in quality and performance. Check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.
  • Page 10 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F 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 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F Layout P2 DIMM3A JPI2C1 PWR I2C JPW1 JPW2 JPW3 P2 DIMM3B P2 DIMM3C P2 DIMM2A P2 DIMM2B P2 DIMM2C CPU1 P2 DIMM1A P2 DIMM1B P2 DIMM1C ALWAYS POPULATE DIMM1 FIRST Chip P1 DIMM1C P1 DIMM1B P1 DIMM1A CPU2 P1 DIMM2C AUDIO...
  • Page 12 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Quick Reference P2 DIMM3A JPI2C1 PWR I2C JPW1 JPW2 JPW3 P2 DIMM3B P2 DIMM3C P2 DIMM2A P2 DIMM2B P2 DIMM2C CPU1 P2 DIMM1A P2 DIMM1B P2 DIMM1C ALWAYS POPULATE DIMM1 FIRST Chip P1 DIMM1C P1 DIMM1B P1 DIMM1A CPU2 P1 DIMM2C AUDIO...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPIDE1 Compact Flash Enabled Closed (Enabled) C1/JI SMB to PCI/PCI-E Slots Open/Open (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) (X8DAH+-F only) JPI1 1394-1/1394 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1/2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
  • Page 14 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Motherboard Features • ® Two Intel 5500/5600 Series (LGA 1366) processors. Each processor supports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) @6.4 GT/s with a total of up to 51.2 GB/s Data Transfer Rate (6.4 GB/s per direction) (See Note 2 on P. 1-3.) Memory •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction • System resource alert via Supero Doctor III ACPI Features • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism • ACPI Power Management • Keyboard Wakeup from Soft-off Onboard I/O • Intel ICH10R supports six SATA2 ports (with RAID0, RAID1, RAID10, RAID5 supported in the Windows OS Environment, and RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 for Linux Platforms) (Note 1) •...
  • Page 16 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual X8DAH+ System Diagram #1-9 #0-9 #1-8 #0-8 X8DAH+ Block Diagram #1-7 #0-7 #1-6 #0-6 #1-5 #0-5 #1-4 #0-4 #1-3 #0-3 #1-2 #0-2 #1-1 #0-1 CPU1 CPU2 PCI-E X4 SLOT#5 SLOT#2 PCI-E X16 Ports 1&2 Ports 3~6 PCI-E X8 SLOT#7 (IOH 36D) (IOH 36D)
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction X8DAH+-F System Diagram #1-9 #0-9 #1-8 #0-8 X8DAH+ -F Block Diagram #1-7 #0-7 #1-6 #0-6 #1-5 #0-5 #1-4 #0-4 #1-3 #0-3 #1-2 #0-2 #1-1 #0-1 CPU1 CPU2 PCI-E X4 SLOT#5 SLOT#2 PCI-E X16 Ports 1&2 Ports 3~6 PCI-E X8 SLOT#7 (IOH 36D)

  • Page 18: Chipset Overview

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the 5500/5600 Series Processor platform, the X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual-processor/IOH-based high-end systems optimized for High Performance Computing (HPC)/Cluster platforms. The 5520 chipset consists of the IOH 36D (I/O Hub), and the ICH10R (South Bridge).

  • Page 19: Special Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 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 20: Acpi Features

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual System Resource Alert This feature is available when used with Supero Doctor III in the Windows OS environment or used with Supero Doctor II in Linux. Supero Doctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also confi gure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a pre-defi...

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    Chapter 1: Introduction Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F can accommodate 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifi...

  • Page 22: Overview Of The Winbond Wpcm450 Controller (For X8Dah+-F Only)

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual ment through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption. Overview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller (For X8DAH+-F Only) The Winbond WPCM450 Controller is a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that supports the 2D/VGA-compatible Graphics Cores, Virtual Media, and Keyboard/ Video/Mouse Redirection (KVMR) modules.

  • 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 suffi cient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Installation

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the mother- board to the chassis.

  • Page 25: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 26 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual After removing the plastic cap, using your thumb and the index fi nger, hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. Align the CPU key, the semi- circle cutout, against the socket key, the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket.

  • Page 27: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing a CPU Heatsink Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die because the required amount has already been ap- plied. Screw#1 Screw#2 Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.
  • Page 28 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re- moved. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink and prevent damage to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 29: Memory Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Memory Installation Note: Check the Supermicro website 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). Press down the release tabs DIMM Installation Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory...

  • Page 30: Memory Support

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Memory Support The X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F supports up to 192 GB Registered ECC or up to 48GB Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 1333 MHz/1066 MHz/800 MHz in 18 DIMMs. Note: Memory Speed support depends on the type(s) of CPU(s) used. DIMM Module Population Confi guration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation: Memory Population for Optimal Performance -For a Motherboard with One CPU (CPU1) Installed...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support for the Motherboard with the 5500 Processor(s) Installed RDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5500 Processors Installed DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type (Reg.= Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM Slots per Populated Registered) (any combination; Channel per Channel SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank, QR=Quad Rank)
  • Page 32 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual 1.5V UDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 Processors Installed DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type (Unb.= Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM Slots per Populated Unbuffered) (any combination; Channel per Channel SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank, QR=Quad Rank) Unb. DDR3 ECC/Non-ECC 800,1066,1333 SR or DR Unb.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub fl ash memory (System 1 MB 3.99 GB BIOS) Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 GB Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 GB I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)

  • Page 34: Control Panel Connectors/Io Ports

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. 1. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports X8DAH+ Rev.

  • Page 35: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Mouse Ports Defi nitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition mouse are located next to the Back KB Data Mouse Data Panel COM Port1 and VGA port on the No Connection...

  • Page 36: Serial Ports

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Serial Ports Serial Ports-COM1/COM2 Pin Defi nitions Two COM connections (COM1 & Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition COM2) are located on the mother- board. COM1 is located on the Back- plane IO panel. COM2 is located next to PCI-E Slot 1 to provide additional serial connection support.

  • Page 37: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (USB 0/1, 2~5) Six Universal Serial Bus ports (USB Pin# Defi nitions 0/1, 2~5) are located on the I/O back panel. Additionally, four USB con- nections (USB 6/7, 8, 9) are on the motherboard to provide front chassis Ground access.

  • Page 38: Ethernet Ports

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Defi nition Two Ethernet ports (LAN 1/LAN2) Pin# Defi nition are located at on the IO backplane. P2V5SB SGND In addition, a dedicated LAN is also TD0+ Act LED located on the X8DAH+-F to provide TD0- P3V3SB KVM support for IPMI 2.0.

  • Page 39: (Back_Panel) High Defi Nition Audio (Hd Audio)

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

  • Page 40: Front Control Panel

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual 2. Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo- cated on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifi cally for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the fi gure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 41: Front Control Panel Pin Defi Nitions

    Chapter 2: Installation 3. Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions NMI Button NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button Pin Defi nitions (JF1) header is located on pins 19 and 20 Pin# Defi nition of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Control for pin defi...

  • Page 42: Hdd Led

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual HDD LED HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located Pin Defi nitions (JF1) on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a Pin# Defi nition cable here to indicate HDD activi- ties. See the table on the right for pin HD Active defi...

  • Page 43: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to the Front Pin# Defi nition UID and OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad- OH/Fan Fail LED vanced warnings for chassis overheat/ OH/Fan Fail Indicator fan failure.

  • Page 44: Reset Button

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Pin Defi nitions (JF1) on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a Pin# Defi nition hardware reset switch on the computer Reset case. Refer to the table on the right for Ground pin defi...

  • Page 45: Connecting Cables

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

  • Page 46: Fan Headers

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Fan Headers Fan Header This motherboard has six chassis/sys- Pin Defi nitions tem fan headers (Fan 1 to Fan6) and Pin# Defi nition two CPU fans (CPU1 Fan/CPU2 Fan) Ground on the motherboard. In addition, I-Fan +12V 1 and I-Fan 2 are available on a R 2.0 Tachometer or newer version motherboard for IOH-...

  • Page 47: Internal Speaker

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

  • Page 48: Overheat Led/Fan Fail (Joh1)

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual IEEE 1394a Connection CNF1 Pin Defi nitions CNF1 and CNF2 provide the IEEE 1394a Pin# Defi n. Pin# Defi n connections on the motherboard. See PTPA0+ PTPA0- the tables on the right for pin defi ni- PTPB0+ PTPB0- tions.

  • Page 49: System Management Bus

    Chapter 2: Installation System Management Bus SMB Header Pin Defi nitions A System Management Bus header Pin# Defi nition is located at SUBUS1 on the mother- Data board. Connect the appropriate cable Ground here to use the SMB connection on Clock your system.

  • Page 50: Jumper Settings

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers cre- Jumper ate shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi...

  • Page 51: 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 52: I 2 C Bus To Pci-Exp. Slots

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots C for PCI/PCI-E slots Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to connect Jumper Settings the System Management Bus (I C) to PCI and Jumper Setting Defi nition PCI-Express slots. These two jumpers are to Closed Enabled be set at the same time.

  • Page 53: Vga Enable (X8Dah+-F Only)

    Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable (X8DAH+-F Only) VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPG1 allows you to enable Jumper Setting Defi nition video connections on the motherboard. Enabled (Default) See the table on the right for jumper Disabled settings. 1394a-1/1394a-2 Enable 1394a Enable Jumper Settings Use Jumper JPI1 to enable the 1394a...

  • Page 54: Onboard Led Indicators

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F 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 rear side of the chassis) on the IO Backplane of the motherboard. LAN 1/LAN 2 Activity LED (Right) Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs.

  • Page 55: Onboard Power Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED (DP4) An Onboard Power LED is located at DP4 Settings on the motherboard. When this LED is lit, LED Color Defi nition the system is on. Be sure to turn off the System Off (PWR cable not connected) system and unplug the power cord before...

  • Page 56: Floppy Drive, Serial Ata And Sas Connections

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Floppy Drive, Serial ATA and SAS Connections Note the following when connecting the fl oppy and hard disk drive cables: • The fl oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. •...

  • Page 57: Ide Connector

    Chapter 2: Installation IDE Connector IDE Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions AN IDE Connector is located on the Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition motherboard. This connector can be Reset IDE Ground used for a Compact Flash card. To use Host Data 7 Host Data 8 a Compact Flash card on this connec-...

  • Page 58: Serial Ata Ports

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual Serial ATA Ports Serial ATA Pin Defi nitions There are Six Serial ATA Ports (I- Pin# Defi nition SATA0~I-SATA 5) located on the Ground motherboard. These ports provide TX_P serial-link signal connections, which TX_N are faster than the connections of Ground Parallel ATA.

  • Page 59: 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 60: No Video

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual No Video If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to the Appendix for details on beep codes. Losing the System’s Setup Confi...

  • Page 61: Technical Support Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Please follow the instructions given in the DIMM Population Tables listed in Section 2-4 to install your memory modules. Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end- users, so it is best to fi...

  • Page 62: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual modules. It is strongly recommended that you do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2-3 in Chapter 2. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Bios

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chap- ter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the <Delete>...

  • Page 64: Starting The Setup Utility

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User’s Manual Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SuperMicro X8DAH • Version : This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system. • Build Date : This item displays the date when this BIOS was completed. Processor The AMI BIOS Utility will automatically display the status of the processor used in your system: •...

  • Page 66: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User’s Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced 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 67 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Hit 'Del' Message Display Select Enabled to display "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles boot disk functions. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...

  • Page 68: Processor And Clock Options

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User’s Manual  Processor and Clock Options This submenu allows the user to confi gure the Processor and Clock settings. Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to use Clock Spectrum, which will allow BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU) Set to Enabled to support 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 fl...

  • Page 70: Advanced Chipset Control

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User’s Manual C-State package limit setting (Available when Intel® C-State Tech is enabled) If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are Auto, C1, C3, C6 and C7. C1 Auto Demotion If this feature is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7 requests to C1 based on un-core auto-demote information.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory Frequency This feature allows the user to force DDR3 memory to run at a frequency different from what is specifi ed. The available options are Auto, Force DDR-800, Force DDR-1066, Force DDR-1333, and SPD. Memory Mode The options are Independent, Channel Mirror, and Lockstep.
  • Page 72 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User’s Manual DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology (Available when Intel I/O AT is enabled) This feature works in conjunction with the Intel I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to accelerate the performance of a TOE device. When this feature set to Enabled, it will enhance overall system performance by providing direct cache access for data transferring.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 64h/60h Emulation Select Enabled to enable Port 64h/60h emulation for complete USB keyboard sup- port for operating systems that are not compatible with USB devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. USB 2.0 Controller (Available when the item: USB Functions is disabled) This feature displays the current USB controller used in the motherboard.
  • Page 74 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User’s Manual Confi gure SATA#1 as This feature is used to select the drive type for SATA#1. Select RAID (Intel) to enable Intel's SATA RAID fi rmware and confi gure SATA#1 as an Intel's SATA RAID device. Select RAID (Adaptec) to enable Adaptec's SATA RAID fi rmware and confi...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PIO Mode The IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) Mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode.
  • Page 76 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User’s Manual the S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. 32Bit Data Transfer Select Enable to enable 32-bit IDE data transfer support. The options are En- abled and Disabled.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 or LAN2 Option ROM. This is to boot computer using a network interface. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Boot Graphics Adapter Priority (X8DAH+-F Only) This feature allows the user to select the priority graphics adapter for system boot.
  • Page 78 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User’s Manual Base Address, IRQ This item displays the based address and IRQ of the serial port specifi ed above. Serial Port Mode This feature allows the user to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection. The options are 115200 8, n 1; 57600 8, n, 1; 38400 8, n, 1; 19200 8, n, 1; and 9600 8, n, 1.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS instability. When the CPU temperature reaches this predefi ned threshold, the CPU and system cooling fans will run at full speed. 2. To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide ad- equate airfl ow to your system. The options are: •...
  • Page 80 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User’s Manual User intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation and room temperature to correct any problems. Notes: The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures (Celsius/Fahr- enheit) has been upgraded to a more advanced feature by Intel in its newer processors.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Voltage Readings The following voltage readings will be displayed. CPU1 Vcore, CPU2 Vcore, VTT CPU1, VTT CPU2, CPU1 DDR3, CPU2 DDR3, 1.5V, 1.8V, 5V, 12V, 3.3V, 3.3VSB, VBAT and PIV1_IOH ACPI Confi guration Use this feature to confi gure Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.

  • Page 82: Trusted Computing

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User’s Manual Headless Mode Select Enabled for the system to function normally without the presence of a key- board, monitor and or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled. ACPI Version Features The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website for further explanation: http://www.acpi.info/.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Execute TPM Command Select Enabled to allow the user to change executable TPM commands and TPM settings. Select Don't Change to keep the current TPM settings. The options are Don't Change, Enabled, and Disabled. TPM Enable/Disable Status This item displays the status of TPM Enabled/Disabled state.
  • Page 84 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User’s Manual • Event Sensor Type • Event Sensor Number • Event Dir Type • Event Data. Clear BMC System Event Log Select OK and press the <Enter> key to clear the BMC system log. Select Cancel to keep the BMC System log. The options are OK and Cancel. Caution: Any cleared information cannot be recovered.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Subnet Mask Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Gateway Address This is the IP address of the gateway in the network that the system is connected to. It's usually a router.

  • Page 86: Security Settings

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User’s Manual Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass- words, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. Supervisor Password This item indicates if a Supervisor password has been entered for the system. "Not Installed"...

  • Page 87: Boot Confi Guration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Clear User Password (Available only when User Password is installed) This item allows you to clear a user password after it has been entered. Password Check (Available when a password is installed) Select Setup for the system to prompt for a password when the user enters the BIOS setup.

  • Page 88: Removable Drives

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User’s Manual Removable Drives Use this feature to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled. CD/DVD Drives Use this feature to specify the boot sequence from available CD/DVD Drives (1st Drive, 2nd Drive).

  • Page 89: Exit Options

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer so that the new system confi...
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  • Page 91: 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.
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  • Page 93: Appendix B Installing The Windows Os

    Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all hardware components have been installed, you must fi rst confi gure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To confi gure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Confi guration User Guides posted on our website at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals.

  • Page 94: B-2 Installing The Windows Os To A Non-Raid System

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual B-2 Installing the Windows OS to a Non-RAID System Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/Windows 2003/Windows 2008/Windows Vista Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. Continue with the OS installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display. From the Windows OS Setup screen, press the <Enter>...

  • Page 95: Appendix C Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Appendix C Software Installation Instructions C-1 Installing Software Programs 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 96: C-2 Confi Guring Supero Doctor Iii

    X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F User's Manual C-2 Confi guring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management 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 Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions 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 use Supero Doctor II.
  • Page 98 X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F 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 signifi cant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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