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  • Page 1 ® UPER SUPER X6DH8-XG2 SUPER X6DHE-XG2 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: 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 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 motherboard. The X6DH8- ® XG2/X6DHE-XG2 supports single or dual Intel Nocona processors at a 800 MHz front side bus.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Checklist ....................1-1 Contacting Supermicro ................1-2 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 Image ..........1-3 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 Layout ..........1-4 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 Quick Reference ......1-5 Motherboard Features ................1-6 Intel Lindenhurst Chipset: System Block Diagram ......1-8 Chipset Overview ................... 1-9 Special Features ................... 1-10 BIOS Recovery ..................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Reset Button ................... 2-12 Power Button ..................2-12 Chassis Intrusion ................... 2-13 Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............2-13 Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Headers (USB0/1) ...... 2-14 Serial Ports ..................... 2-14 GLAN (Ethernet Port) ................2-15 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ..........2-15 Fan Headers ...................
  • Page 6 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual No Video ....................3-1 Memory Errors ..................3-2 Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ........... 3-2 Technical Support Procedures ..............3-2 Frequently Asked Questions ................ 3-3 Returning Merchandise for Service ............3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction ....................... 4-1 Running Setup ....................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    One (1) COM2 cable One (1) SATA cables One (1) I/O backpanel shield One (1) USB 2 Port cable One (1) Supermicro CD or diskettes containing drivers and utilities One (1) User's/BIOS Manual One (1) Ultra 320 SCSI User's Manual (*X6DH8-XG2 only)

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.

  • Page 9: X6Dh8-Xg2/X6Dhe-Xg2 Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 Image...
  • Page 10 1. Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. 2. See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections. 3. " " indicates the location of Pin 1. 4. SCSI is for the X6DH8-XG2 only...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference ( X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2) (*Please refer to Chapter 2 for pin definitions and detailed information.) Jumper Description Default Setting Watch Dog Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) JP12 Power Fault (See Chapter 2) JP13 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Motherboard Features ® • Single or dual Intel 604-pin Nocona (w/EM64T) processors at 800 MHz front side (system) bus speed. (*Notes: CPU FSB speed is set by Manufacturer. Please do not change the FSB setting. Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (http://www.supermicro.com/...
  • Page 13 • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism Onboard I/O • Support Adaptec 7902 dual channel Ultra 320 SCSI(*X6DH8-XG2 only) • One IPMI 2.0 socket • Intel 82546 dual Channel Gigabit Ethernet controller (PCI-X-133) • 2 EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interfaces •...
  • Page 14 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual NOCONA PROCESSOR#1 CPU1 NOCONA PROCESSOR#2 CLOCK CPU2 1 PCI-X SLOT PCI5 PCI EXP. IDSEL:PXH2_ PBAD17 PCI-X BUS(133 MHZ) 4 DDR II - 400 1 PCI-X DDRII-400 DIMMs SLOT PCI-EXP PCI4 PCI EXP. SLOT IDSEL:PXH2_ PAAD17 PCIEXP1 DDRII-400...

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the E7520 Lindenhurst chipset, The X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 motherboard provides the perfor- mance and feature set required for dual processor-based servers, with configuration options optimized for communications, presentation, storage, computation or database applications. The Intel E7520 Lindenhurst chipset consists of the following components: the Lindenhurst Memory Controller Hub (MCH), the 82801ER I/O Controller Hub 5-R (ICH5-R), and the PCI-X Hub.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    The de- fault setting is Always On. PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X6DH8-XG2/ X6DHE-XG2. All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that sup- ports PC health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors for the CPU Cores, Chipset Voltage, +3.3V, +5V, +12V and +3.3V Standby...

  • Page 17: Acpi Features

    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. LDCM is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, if the system is running low on virtual memory and there is insufficient hard drive space for saving the data, you can be alerted of the potential problem.

  • Page 18: Microsoft Onnow

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual ages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with both Win- dows 2000 and Windows NT 5.0. Microsoft OnNow The OnNow design initiative is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to system and device power control.

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 accommodates ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. You should use one that will supply at least 400W of power and includes the additional +12V, 4-pin power connector - an even higher wattage power supply is recommended for high-load configurations.

  • Page 20: Super I/O

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Super I/O The disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a floppy disk drive controller that is compatible with industry standard 82077/765, a data separator, write pre-compensation circuitry, decode logic, data rate selec- tion, a clock generator, drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To pre- vent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 22: Nocona Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket before you install the CPU (CEK) heat sink. To adequately support the weight of CPU heat sinks, please install the X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 in a chassis that is compli- ant with the SSI EEB 3.5 Specification.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation Heatsink Installation Intel CEK Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal compound to the heatsink or the CPU die-the required 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 retention Screw#1 Screw#2...
  • Page 24 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Figure 2-1. PGA 604 Socket: Empty and with Processor Installed Empty socket Lever Warning! Make sure you lift the lever completely Triangle when installing the CPU. If the lever is only partly raised, damage to the Processor...

  • Page 25: Installing Dimms

    Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above). Memory Support The X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 supports up to 16 GB of buffered DDR2-400 (PC3200) memory. All motherboards were designed to support 2 GB mod- ules in each slot, but has only been verified for up to 1 GB modules.

  • Page 26: I/Oports/Control Panel Connectors

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push near the edge of both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot. I/OPorts/Control Panel Connectors The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are nor- mally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connec- tors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 28: Connecting Cables

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Connecting Cables ATX Power Supply 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) ATX Power Connector Pin Number Definition Pin Number Definition +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V The main power supply connector on the X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 PS_ON# meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24- pin specification.

  • Page 29: Nmi Button

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

  • Page 30: Hdd Led

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions The HDD LED connection is located (JF1) on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach Number Definition the hard drive LED cable here to HD Active display disk activity (for any hard drives on the system, including SCSI, Serial ATA and IDE).

  • Page 31: Overheat/Fanfail Led

    Chapter 2: Installation OH/Fan Fail LED Overheat/FanFail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail Number Definition connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis overheating or sytem fan OH/Fan Fail LED (JF1) failure.

  • Page 32: Reset Button

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Reset Button Reset Pin Definitions The Reset Button connection is lo- (JF1) cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. At- Number Definition tach it to the hardware reset Reset Ground switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 33: Chassis Intrusion

    Chapter 2: Installation Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is lo- cated at JL1. Attach the appropri- ate cable to inform you of a chas- sis intrusion. Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) Universal Serial Bus Pin Definitions USB0 USB1 Two USB 2.0 ports (JPUSB1) are Number Definition Number...

  • Page 34: Serial Ports

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Front Panel Universal Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Pin Serial Bus Headers Definitions FPUSB2/FPUSB3 FPUSB4 Extra USB header: FP USB2/FP Number Definition Number Definition USB3 (JUSB2), and FP USB4 (JUSB3) can be used for front Ground Ground side USB access.

  • Page 35: Glan (Ethernet Port)

    Chapter 2: Installation GLAN (Giga-bit Ethernet Ports) A G-bit Ethernet port (designated JLAN1/JLAN2) is located beside the COM2 port on the IO back- plane. This port accepts RJ45 type cables. PS/2 Keyboard ATX PS/2 Keyboard and and Mouse Port PS/2 Mouse Ports Pin Definitions (JKM1) The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2...

  • Page 36: Fan Headers

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Fan Headers 4-pin Fan Header Pin Definitions (CPU and Chassis Fans ) The X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 has Definition Pin# eight fan headers. (*Note: These Ground (black) +12V (red) fan headers can support both 3- Tachometer PWR_Control pin fans and 4-pin fans. Pins #1- Caution: These fan headers use DC power.

  • Page 37: Wake-On-Ring

    Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-Ring Wake-on-Ring Pin Definitions The Wake-On-Ring header is des- (JWOR1) ignated JWOR1. This function al- Number Definition lows your computer to receive Ground Wake-up and "wake-up" by an incoming call to the modem when in suspend state. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 38: Smb Power (I 2 C)

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual SMB Power (I SMB PWR Pin Definitions (J24) Connector Pin # Definition Clock C Connector (J24), located be- Data tween Fan7 (CPU1 Fan), and the PWR Fault header, monitors the +3.3V status of PWR Supply, Fan and system temperature.

  • Page 39: Power Fault

    Chapter 2: Installation Power Fault Power Fault Pin Definitions (JP12) Connect a cable from your power supply to the Power Fault header Number Definition PW R 1 Fail Signal (JP12) to provide warning of PW R 2 Fail Signal PW R 3 Fail Signal power supply failure.

  • Page 40: Overheat Led

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Overheat LED (JOH1) Overheat LED Pin Definitions (JOH1) The JOH header is used to con- nect an LED to provide warning of chassis overheating. It is located Number Definition 5vDC near the microphone connector. OH Active VGA Enable...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect (JP13) 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect Jumper Settings (JP13) The system can notify you in the Jumper event of a power supply failure. Position Definition Open Disabled This feature assumes that three Closed Enabled power supply units are installed in...

  • Page 42: Jumper Settings

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used choose between Jumper optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the Setting connector. Pin 1 is identified...

  • Page 43: Cmos Clear

    Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. stead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent the acci- dental 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 44: Vga Enable/Disable

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual VGA Enable/Disable Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 enables or disables the VGA (JPG1) Connector on the motherboard. Jumper Position Definition See the table on the right for Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled jumper settings. The default set- ting is enabled.

  • Page 45: Scsi Enable/Disable

    Chapter 2: Installation SCSI Enable/Disable SCSI Enable/Disable (*ForX6DH8-XG2 only) Jumper Settings (JPA1) Jumper JPA1 allows you to enable Jumper Position Definition or disable the SCSI headers. Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled Jumper JPA1 is for headers #1 and #2. The default setting is pins 1-2 to enable all four headers.

  • Page 46: Onboard Indicators

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Onboard Indicators SCSI Channel Activity LEDs (*ForX6DH8-XG2 only) SCSI Channel Activity Two LEDs (DA1, DA2) to indicate LEDs (DA1, DA2) SCSI activity are located near the Definition SCSI controller (AIC-7902) chip. Channel A Active Channel B Active...

  • Page 47: Floppy/Hard Disk Drive And Scsi Connections

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

  • Page 48: Ide Connectors

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual IDE Connectors IDE Connector Pin Definitions (JIDE1, JIDE2) There are no jumpers to Pin Number Function Pin Number Function configure the onboard IDE#1 Reset IDE Host Data 7 Host Data 8 and #2 connectors (at J3 Host Data 6 Host Data 9 and J4, respectively).

  • Page 49: Ultra320 Scsi Connectors

    Chapter 2: Installation Ultra320 SCSI Connectors (*X6DH8-XG2 Only) Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra320 SCSI connectors located at JA1 and JA2. 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI C onnectors (JA1 and JA2) Connector Connector Contact Contact Number...
  • Page 50 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual *Note: Please refer to Appendix B for software and Windows OS installation instructions. 2-30...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter.

  • Page 52: Memory Errors

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual NOTE If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnos- tics card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to App. B. Memory Errors 1. Make sure the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed.

  • Page 53: Frequently Asked Questions

    Question: What are the various types of memory that my mother- board can support? Answer: The X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that support registered ECC DDR2-400 (PC3200) SDRAM modules. It is strongly recommended that you do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes.

  • Page 54: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual sary to set BIOS boot block protection jumpers on the motherboard. At the DOS prompt, enter the command "phlash." This will start the flash utility and give you an opportunity to save your current BIOS image. Flash the boot block and enter the name of the update BIOS image file.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4: Bios

    Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X6DH8-XG2/ X6DHE-XG2. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 56: Running Setup

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Running Setup *Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choos- ing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see on next page).

  • Page 57: Main Bios Setup Menu

    Chapter 4: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields and enter the correct data.
  • Page 58 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Legacy Diskette A This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette A. The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB, 3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: BIOS ! ! ! ! ! IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master slots.
  • Page 60 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual CHS Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of CPU. Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders. Headers: This item indicates the number of headers. Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors.

  • Page 61: Advanced Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS Ultra DMA Mode Selects Ultra DMA Mode. Options are Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4 and Mode 5. System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present in the system.
  • Page 62 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual ! ! ! ! ! Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quick Boot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: BIOS ! ! ! ! ! Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area.
  • Page 64 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Cache Extended Memory If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DRM (SDROM) or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations .
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS Frequency for PCIX#1-#2/SCSI This option allows the user to change the bus frequency for the devices installed in the slot indicated. The options are Auto, PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66 MHz, PCI-X 66 MHz, PCI-X 100 MHz, and PCI-X 133 MHz. Frequency for PCIX#3/G-LAN This option allows the user to change the bus frequency of the devices installed in the slot indicated.
  • Page 66 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Large Disk Access Mode This setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. The options are DOS or Other (for Unix, Novelle NetWare and other operating systems). ! ! ! ! ! Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS SERR Signal Condition This setting specifies the conditions required to be qualified as an ECC error. Options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit and Both. USB Function This setting allows you to Enable or Disable all functions for the USB devices specified.
  • Page 68 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual ! ! ! ! ! Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU Speed This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor. Hyper Threading Technology This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the function of hyper- threading.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS ! ! ! ! ! I/O Device Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Onboard COM 1 This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS controlled). Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for serial port A.
  • Page 70 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual ! ! ! ! ! DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display, not a setting, informing you of the event log validity. Event Log Capacity This is a display, not a setting, informing you of the event log capacity.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS ! ! ! ! ! Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address Specifies to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate Select the BAUD rate for console redirection.
  • Page 72 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual LM 93 Temperature: This item displays the temperature of LM93. LM 30 Temperature: This item displays the temperature of LM30. LM30 Low Limit: This item sets the low limit for the LM30 Temperature. LM30 High Limit: This item sets the high limit for the LM30 Temperature.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS HECETA_MEN_VTT: This item displays the voltage status of onboard memory. PIV0_NIC: This item displays the voltage status of Network Interface Card. N12V_SCALED: This item displays the voltage status of onboard 12V power. P3V3_STBY (Standby): This item displays the voltage status of onboard 3V Standby power.
  • Page 74 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Set Supervisor Password When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When prompted, type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set or to change supervisor's password, which allows access to BIOS.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Highlighting a setting with a + or - will expand or collapse that entry. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window.

  • Page 76: Exit

    X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: BIOS Discard Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes you made. You will remain in the Setup utility. Save Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made. You will remain in the Setup utility.
  • Page 78 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Notes 4-24...

  • Page 79: Appendix Abios Post Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes Appendix A BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 80 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual POST Code Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager...
  • Page 81 Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message...
  • Page 82 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate...
  • Page 83 Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot...
  • Page 84 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 85: Operating System

    Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Installing Software Drivers and Windows Operating System After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Driver before you install the Windows operating system. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came packaged with your motherboard.
  • Page 86 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual ATA Operate Mode You can select from the following two modes: Combined Mode and En- hanced Mode. Combined Mode: In this mode, system BIOS assigns the traditional IRQ 14 and IRQ 15 for the use of HDD. Up to 4 ATA devices are supported by this mode.

  • Page 87: Configuring Bios Settings For The Sata Raid Functions

    Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Configuring BIOS settings for the SATA RAID Functions (Enhanced Mode) 1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. (*Note: If it is the first time to power on the system, we recommend that you load the Optimized Default Settings.
  • Page 88 RAID mirroring (RAID 1) allows the data to be simulta- neously written to two drives, so critical data is always available even if a single hard disk fails. Due to the built-in functionality, the X6DH8-XG2/ X6DHE-XG2 is specially designed to keep pace with the increasing...
  • Page 89 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sections describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the <enter> key to select "Managing Arrays"...
  • Page 90 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.)
  • Page 91 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized are shown in gray and cannot be used.
  • Page 92 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. *Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition.
  • Page 93 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions 2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter. (*Note: The label shall not be more than 15 characters.) 3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. (*Note: Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB-default.
  • Page 94 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 5. When you are finished, press Done (as the screen shown below). Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost.
  • Page 95 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable: 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press Ctrl+B. 3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable.
  • Page 96 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Adding/Deleting Hotspares (*Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need to add a new HDD as a hotspare.) 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A as prompted to access the ARC Utility.

  • Page 97: Initializing Disk Drives

    Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array.
  • Page 98 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below). B-14...
  • Page 99 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown in the screen below). 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown in the screen. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue.
  • Page 100 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Rebuilding Arrays *Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to optimized its function- ality.

  • Page 101: Using The Disk Utilities

    Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility (as shown in the screen below.) B-17...
  • Page 102 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual 2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities as shown in the screen below. 3 Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screen below.) B-18...
  • Page 103 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions You can choose from the following options: 1. Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writing zeros to the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again. (*Caution: Formatting destroys all data on the drive.
  • Page 104 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual B-2 Installing Intel's ICH5R Driver by Adaptec and the OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen:"Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear.
  • Page 105 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions B-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers A. Installing Drivers other than Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver After you've installed Windows Operating System, a screen as shown be- low will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed.
  • Page 106 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called 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 107 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) (*Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.) B-23...
  • Page 108 X6DH8-XG2/X6DHE-XG2 User's Manual Notes B-24...

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