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Page 3: Manual Organization
(SSE3) and Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). These features allow the motherboard to operate at much higher speeds with better power management in much safer environments than the traditional motherboards. The X7DB3 is ideal for high performance dual processor (DP) enterprise server/workstation environments.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Conventions Used in the Manual .................. iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ....................1-1 Contacting Super Micro ................1-2 X7DB3 Image ................1-3 X7DB3 Layout ................1-4 Quick Reference ..................1-5 Motherboard Features ................1-6 Intel 5000P Chipset: System Block Diagram ........... 1-8 Chipset Overview ...................
Page 5 Table of Contents Reset Button ..................2-13 Power Button ..................2-13 2-5 Connecting Cables ..................2-14 ATX Power Connector ................2-14 Processor Power Connector ..............2-14 Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ..............2-15 Chassis Intrusion ..................2-15 Fan Headers ..................2-16 Keylock .....................
Page 6 X7DB3 User's Manual Floppy Connector ..................2-32 SIMLP IPMI Slot ..................2-32 IDE Connectors ..................2-33 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures ................3-1 Before Power On ..................3-1 No Power ....................3-1 No Video ....................3-1 Memory Errors ................... 3-1 Losing the System’s Setup Conﬁ...
Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Super Micro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.
Page 8: Contacting Super Micro
X7DB3 User's Manual Contacting Super Micro 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.
Page 9: X7Db3 Image
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X7DB3 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...
Page 10: X7Db3 Layout
X7DB3 User's Manual Figure 1-2. X7DB3 Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) S MB PS 8-pinP W R B uzzer J 3P J A R GLAN1 GLAN2 S IMLP IPMI S E PC P C I-E xp S A S C T R L R...
Page 11: Quick Reference
Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference ( X7DB3) Jumper Description Default Setting 27, J28 C Bus to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Open (Disabled) 3rd PWR Failure Detect Open (Disabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear See Chapter 2 JCF1 Compact Card Master/Slave Select On (Master) JPG1...
Page 12: Motherboard Features
• Auto-switching voltage regulator for CPU cores • System overheat/Fan Fail LED Indicator and control • Chassis intrusion detection • System resource alert via Supero Doctor III • Low noise fan speed control • Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) fan control...
Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction • Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support • Intel Virtualization Technology support • PECI (Platform Enhancement Conﬁ guration Interface) ready ACPI Features • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism • ACPI Power Management Onboard I/O •...
Page 14 X7DB3 User's Manual PROCE S S OR# 2 PROCE S S OR# 1 I S L 6307 I S L 6307 1067/1333 1067/ 1333 MT/ S MT/ S F BD CHNL 0 5000P PCI - E XP X8 PORT #4, 5...
Page 15: Chipset Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the 5000P chipset, the X7DB3 motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual pro- cessor-based servers with conﬁ guration options optimized for communications, presentation, storage, computation and database applications. The 5000P chipset supports single or dual 64-bit quad core/dual core processor(s) with front side bus speeds of up to 1.333 GHz/1.066 GHz/677 MHz.
Page 16: Special Features
Control setting in the Advanced BIOS Setup section (Boot Features) to change this setting. PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X7DB3. All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors for +1.5V,+1.8V, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, −12V, +3.3V Standby, and +5V standby...
Page 17: Acpi Features
You can also conﬁ gure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature goes beyond a pre-deﬁ...
Page 18: Power Supply
It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X7DB3 can only accommodate 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the speciﬁ cations required by the CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, the 12V 4-pin power supply - is also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system.
Page 19: Super I/O
Chapter 1: Introduction NOTE: The + 12V 8-pin Aux. Power Connector is always required. Failure to provide this extra power will result in CPU PWR Failure. See Section 2-5 for details on connecting the power supply. It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Speciﬁ...
Page 20 X7DB3 User's Manual Notes 1-14...
Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage 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 22: Processor And Heatsink Fan Installation
X7DB3 User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Fan Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. (*Notes: 1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation North Center Edge 3. Use your thumb and your index ﬁ nger to hold the CPU at the North Center Edge and the South Center Edge of the CPU. 4. Align CPU Pin1 (the CPU corner marked with a triangle) against the socket corner that is marked with a triangle cutout.
Page 24 X7DB3 User's Manual Installation of the Heatsink CEK Heatsink Installation CEK Passive Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die-the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the...
Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation 1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as show in the picture on the right. 2. Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture on the right and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.
Page 26: Installing Dimms
Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above). Memory Support The X7DB3 supports up to 32 GB fully buffered (FBD) ECC DDR2 533/667 in 8 DIMMs. Populating DIMM modules with pairs of memory modules of the same size and same type will result in Interleaved Memory which will increase memory performance.
Page 27 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 BIOS) Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)
Page 28: Back Panel Connectors/Io Ports
X7DB3 User's Manual Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 speciﬁ cation. See Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. A. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports Figure 2-3.
Page 29: Front Control Panel
Chapter 2: Installation B. Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are de- signed speciﬁ cally for use with Super Micro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.
Page 30: Front Control Panel Pin Deﬁ Nitions
X7DB3 User's Manual C. Front Control Panel Pin Deﬁ nitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Deﬁ nitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button Pin# Deﬁ nition header is located on pins 19 and 20 Control of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Ground for pin deﬁ...
Page 31: Hdd Led
Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED HDD LED Pin Deﬁ nitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located Pin# Deﬁ nition on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the hard drive LED cable here to display HD Active disk activity (for any hard drives on the system, including SAS, Serial ATA and IDE).
Page 32: Overheat/Fan Fail Led
X7DB3 User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Deﬁ nitions (JF1) Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail Pin# Deﬁ nition connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warnings of chassis Ground overheating or fan failure. Refer to the OH/Fan Fail Indicator table on the right for pin deﬁ...
Page 33: Reset Button
Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Reset Button on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the Pin Deﬁ nitions (JF1) hardware reset switch on the computer Pin# Deﬁ nition case. Refer to the table on the right for Reset pin deﬁ...
Page 34: Connecting Cables
X7DB3 User's Manual ATX Power 24-pin Connector Connecting Cables Pin Deﬁ nitions Pin# Deﬁ nition Pin # Deﬁ nition +3.3V +3.3V ATX Power Connector -12V +3.3V There are a 24-pin main power sup- ply connector(JPW1) and an 8-pin PS_ON CPU PWR connector (JPW3) on the motherboard.
Page 35: Universal Serial Bus (Usb0/1)
Chapter 2: Installation Back Panel USB Front Panel USB Universal Serial Bus (USB) (USB0/1) (USB2/3) Pin# Deﬁ nitions Pin# Deﬁ nition There are ﬁ ve USB 2.0 (Universal Se- rial Bus) ports/headers on the moth- Data- erboard. Two of them are Back Panel Data+ USB ports (USB#0/1:JUSB1), and Ground...
Page 36: Fan Headers
X7DB3 User's Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Deﬁ nitions (Fan1-8) The X7DB3 has six chassis/system fan head- Pin# Deﬁ nition ers (Fan1 to Fan6) and two CPU Fans (Fan7 Ground and Fan8). (*Note: Fans#1-4 are 3-pin fans. +12V Fans#5-8 are 4-pin fans. However, Pins 1-3...
Page 37: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Ports
Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin PS/2 Mouse Ports Deﬁ nitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 Pin# Deﬁ nition mouse are located at JKM1. See the Data table on the right for pin deﬁ nitions. (The mouse port is above the key- Ground board port.
Page 38: Wake-On-Ring
X7DB3 User's Manual Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring Pin Deﬁ nitions The Wake-On-Ring header is desig- (JWOR) nated JWOR. This function allows Pin# Deﬁ nition your computer to receive and be Ground awakened by an incoming call to the Wake-up modem when the system is in the sus- pend state.
Page 39: Glan (Ethernet Ports)
Chapter 2: Installation GLAN 1/2 (Giga-bit Ethernet Ports) Two G-bit Ethernet ports are desig- GLAN1 GLAN2 nated JLAN1 and JLAN2 on the IO backplane. This port accepts RJ45 type cables. Power LED/Speaker On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for Speaker Connector a power LED and pins 4-7 are for the Pin Setting...
Page 40: Power Fault
X7DB3 User's Manual Power Fault (PWR Supply Failure) PWR Supply Fail LED Pin Deﬁ nitions Connect a cable from your power Pin# Deﬁ nition supply to the Power Fail (PSF) header PWR 1: Fail (JP3) to provide warnings of power PWR 2: Fail supply failure.
Page 41: Overheat Led/Fan Fail
Chapter 2: Installation Overheat LED/Fan Fail Overheat LED Pin Deﬁ nitions (JOH1) Pin# Deﬁ nition The JOH1 header is used to connect 5vDC an LED to provide warnings of chas- OH Active sis overheating. This LED will blink to indicate a fan failure. Refer to the OH/Fan Fail LED table on right for pin deﬁ...
Page 42: Vga Connector
X7DB3 User's Manual Power SMB (I C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Deﬁ nitions Power SMB (I C) Connector (J17) Pin# Deﬁ nition monitors the status of PWR supply, Clock fan and system temperature. See the Data table on the right for pin deﬁ nitions.
Page 43: Compact Flash Card Pwr Connector
Chapter 2: Installation Compact Flash Card PWR Connector Compact Flash Card PWR Connector Compact Flash Card Power Jumper Deﬁ nition Connector is located at JWF1. For the Compact Flash Compact Flash Card or the Compact Power On Flash Jumper (JCF1) to work properly, Compact Flash Power Off you will need to connect the Compact...
Page 44: Jumper Settings
X7DB3 User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumper Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identiﬁ ed with a...
Page 45: Clear Cmos
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 46: Sas Controller Enabled/Disabled
X7DB3 User's Manual SAS Controller Enable/ SAS Controller Enable Jumper Settings Disable Jumper Setting Deﬁ nition JPS1 enables or disables the AIC Pins 1-2 Enabled 9410W Adaptec SAS Controller on (*default) the motherboard. See the table on the Pins 2-3 Disabled right for jumper settings.
Page 47: 3Rd Pwr Supply Pwr Fault
Chapter 2: Installation 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Jumper Settings Detect (J3P) Jumper Setting Deﬁ nition The system can notify you in the event of Closed Enabled a power supply failure. This feature avail- Open Disabled (*Default) able when three power supply units are installed in the chassis with one acting...
Page 48: Compact Flash Master/Slave Enable/Disable
X7DB3 User's Manual Compact Flash Master/Slave Compact Flash Card Master/ Select Slave Select Jumper Deﬁ nition A Compact Flash Master (Primary)/Slave Open Slave (Secondary) (Secondary) Select Jumper is located Closed Master (Primary) at JCF1. Close this jumper to enable Compact Flash Card. For the Compact...
Page 49: Onboard Indicators
Chapter 2: Installation L i n k L E D ( o ff , Activity LED Onboard Indicators green, amber) (yellow) Rear View GLAN LEDs (When Viewing from the back of the systgem) There are two GLAN ports on the moth- GLAN Activity Indicator erboard.
Page 50: Backpanel Sas Activity Led
Onboard SAS Activity LED Indicators Onboard SAS_Activity_LED Indica- tors (*Note: Act=Active) There are eight Onboard SAS Activity Act# Deﬁ nition Act# Deﬁ nition LED indicators on the X7DB3. LED Indi- Act#0 SAS0:Act Act#4 SAS4:Act cators Act#0 to Act#7 indicate the activity Act#1...
Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation Parallel Port, Floppy Drive, Hard Disk Drive and SIMLP IPMI 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 52: Floppy Connector
X7DB3 User's Manual Floppy Connector Floppy Drive Connector Pin Deﬁ nitions (Floppy) The ﬂ oppy connector is located at Pin# Deﬁ nition Pin # Deﬁ nition J21. See the table below for pin Ground FDHDIN deﬁ nitions. Ground Reserved FDEDIN...
Page 53: Ide Connectors
Chapter 2: Installation IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Deﬁ nitions There are two IDE Connectors (JIDE1: Pin# Deﬁ nition Pin # Deﬁ nition Blue, JIDE2: White) on the mother- Reset IDE Ground board. The blue IDE connector (JIDE1) Host Data 7 Host Data 8 is designated the Primary IDE Drive.
Page 54 X7DB3 User's Manual Notes 2-34...
Page 55: 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 56: Technical Support Procedures
X7DB3 User's Manual Section 1-6 for details on recommended power supplies. 2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one. 3. If the above steps do not ﬁ x the Setup Conﬁ guration problem, contact your vendor for repairs.
Page 57: Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can support? Answer: The X7DB3 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that support DDR2 FDB ECC 533/667 SDRAM modules. It is strongly recommended that you do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. (See Chapter 2 for detailed Information.)
Page 58: Returning Merchandise For Service
X7DB3 User's Manual Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be- fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
Page 59: Chapter 4: Bios
Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DB3. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a ﬂ ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a ﬂ oppy 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 60: Running Setup
X7DB3 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 choosing 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 the next page).
Page 61 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 ﬁ elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year ﬁ...
Page 62 X7DB3 User's Manual IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Port2 and SATA Port3 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 63 Chapter 4: BIOS CHS Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of IDE or SATA Device. 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 64 X7DB3 User's Manual Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of the Parallel ATA. The options are Disabled, Channel 0, Channel 1, and Both. Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of the Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Page 65: Advanced Setup
Chapter 4: BIOS System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is detected in the system. Extended Memory This display informs you how much extended memory is detected in the system. Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display.
Page 66 X7DB3 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 67 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 to write (cache) data into this reserved memory area.
Page 68 X7DB3 User's Manual Select Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select Write Protect to prevent data from being written into the extended memory area above 1 MB.
Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS Slot1 PCI-X 100 MHz ZCR, Slot2 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot3 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot4 PCI-Exp x4, Slot5 PCI-Exp x8, and Slot6 PCI-Exp x8 Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the following: Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM.
Page 70 X7DB3 User's Manual Memory Branch Mode This option determines how the two memory branches operate. System address space can either be interleaved between the two branches or Sequential from one branch to another. Mirror mode allows data correction by maintaining two copies of data in two branches.
Page 71 Chapter 4: BIOS 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. Frequency Ratio (*Available when supported by the CPU.) The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU. The options are: Default, x12, x13, x14, x15, x16, x17 and x18.
Page 72 X7DB3 User's Manual Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (*Available when supported by the CPU.) The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS Interrupt This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4. Serial Port B This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled (user deﬁ...
Page 74 X7DB3 User's Manual DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting. Event Log Capacity This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting.
Page 75 Chapter 4: BIOS Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to set the BAUD rate for the console redirection.
Page 76 P3V3 *Note: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings take pre- cedence over the BIOS settings. When ﬁ rst installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings.
Page 77 Vcore A/Vcore B/-12V/P1V5/+3.3V/+12V/5Vsb/5VDD/P_VTT/Vbat *Note: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings take pre- cedence over the BIOS settings. When ﬁ rst installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings.
Page 78 Vcore A:/Vcore B:/-12V/P1V2_NIC_SEN/+3.3V/+12V/5Vsb/5VDD/P_VTT/Vbat *Note: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings take pre- cedence over the BIOS settings. When ﬁ rst installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings.
Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.) IPMI Speciﬁ cation Version: This item displays the current IPMI Version. Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging.
Page 80 X7DB3 User's Manual OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank.
Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components. 4-23...
Page 82 X7DB3 User's Manual Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.
Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS Password on Boot This setting allows you to decide if a password is required for a user to enter the system at bootup. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required). Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display.
Page 84: Exit
X7DB3 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 settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you've made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.
Page 85: Appendix Abios Post Messages
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a prob- lem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages.
Page 86 X7DB3 User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default conﬁ guration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modiﬁ ed incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer.
Page 87 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably.
Page 88 X7DB3 User's Manual Invalid System Conﬁ guration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ conﬂ ict I/O device IRQ conﬂ ict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
Page 89 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card).
Page 90 X7DB3 User's Manual Notes...
Page 91: Appendix Bbios Post Codes
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix B 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 92 X7DB3 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 93 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Conﬁ gure 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)
Page 94 X7DB3 User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) 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 Erase <ESC> prompt Scan for <ESC>...
Page 95 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description Unknown interrupt Check Intel Branding string Alert Standard Format initialization Late init for IPMI Log error if micro-code not updated properly The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU...
Page 96 X7DB3 User's Manual Notes...
Page 97 Parallel ATA. In addition to SATA which is supported by the Intel ESB2 South Bridge, the X7DB3 has an Adaptec SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 9410W Controller built in. SAS supports serial link data transfer rates up to 3Gbps.
Page 98 X7DB3 User's Manual A. Using the Array Conﬁ guration Utility The Array Conﬁ guration Utility enables you to create, manage, and delete arrays from the controller’s BIOS, add and delete spare drives, and initialize drives. During the system startup, press <Ctrl> and <A> simultaneously to display the main menu.
Page 99 Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. From the Array Conﬁ guration Utility menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to view and press <Enter>.
Page 100 X7DB3 User's Manual Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure that 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 101 Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS Assigning Array Properties Once a new array is created, you can 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 Array Conﬁ...
Page 102 X7DB3 User's Manual Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive to prevent data loss. 2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from Array Conﬁ guration Utility, you can restart it by pressing Ctrl+R.
Page 103 Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable: 1. From the Main menu, select Conﬁ gure Boot Unit and press <Enter>. The following screen displays. 2. From the "Select Drive to Create Boot Unit" list, select the drive you wish to Con- ﬁ...
Page 104 X7DB3 User's Manual Deleting a Bootable Array To delete a bootable array: 1. From the Main menu, select Conﬁ gure Boot Unit and press <Enter>. 2. From the "Select the Boot Unit" list (in the right window), select the bootable drive you wish to delete and press <Delete>.
Page 105 Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS Adding/Deleting Hotspares *Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you will need to add a new HDD as a hotspare. 1. Turn on your computer and press <Ctrl><A> as prompted to access the Adaptec RAID Conﬁ...
Page 106: Initializing Disk Drives
X7DB3 User's Manual 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.
Page 107 Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS 1. Turn on your computer and press <Ctrl><A> as prompted to access the Adaptec RAID Conﬁ guration Utility. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Conﬁ guration Utility. 3. From the screen below, select Initialize Drives and press <Enter>. 4.
Page 108 X7DB3 User's Manual 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives you want to initialize are selected and press <Enter>. 6. When the following message appears, make sure that you have selected the correct drive to initialize and press <Y> to initialize the drive or press <N> to quit.
Page 109 Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS Rebuilding Arrays *Note 1: You can use Rebuilding on Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build or Initialization process is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to get the array to the Optimal status.
Page 110 X7DB3 User's Manual Using the SerialSelect Utility to Conﬁ gure SAS Settings The SerialSelect Utility enables you to conﬁ gure SAS disk drive settings. To access the SAS utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press <Ctrl> <A> when prompted to access the Adaptec RAID Conﬁ...
Page 111 Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS To Set Controller Conﬁ guration: 3. Select "Controller Conﬁ guration" and press <Enter> to access the submenu as shown below: 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press <Enter> and the arrow keys to conﬁ...
Page 112 X7DB3 User's Manual To Set Physical Conﬁ guration: 1. Turn on your computer and press <Ctrl> <A> when prompted to access the Adaptec RAID Conﬁ guration Utility. 2. Use the arrow keys to select "SerialSelect Utility" and press <Enter> to access the Physical Conﬁ...
Page 113: Using The Disk Utilities
Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS 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 Adaptec RAID Conﬁ...
Page 114 X7DB3 User's Manual To Exit Adaptec RAID Conﬁ guration Utility 1. Once you have completed RAID array conﬁ gurations, press <ESC> to exit. The following screen will appear. 2. Press <Yes> to exit the Adaptec RAID Conﬁ guration Utility. (*Note: For more information regarding the Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to the Adaptec User Guide included in the CD that came with your shipping package.
Page 115 Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS C-2 Installing the ESB2/SAS Driver and the Operating System a. Insert Super Micro'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.
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Page 117 Appendix D: Intel HostRAID and the Windows OS Setup Guidelines Appendix D Intel SATA HostRAID and the Windows Operating System Setup Guidelines After all the hardware has been installed, you must ﬁ rst conﬁ gure the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID* before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers.
Page 118 X7DB3 User's Manual The Intel HostRAID Conﬁ gurations The following types of Intel's HostRAID conﬁ gurations are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk.
Page 119: Appendix D: Intel Hostraid And The Windows Os Setup Guidelines
Appendix D: Intel HostRAID and the Windows OS Setup Guidelines Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test. b.
Page 120 X7DB3 User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume: a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next ﬁ...
Page 121 Appendix D: Intel HostRAID and the Windows OS Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 1 Volume: a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next ﬁ...
Page 122 X7DB3 User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0): a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>.
Page 123 Appendix D: Intel HostRAID and the Windows OS Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity): a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>. c.
Page 124 X7DB3 User's Manual Deleting RAID Volume: (Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set.) a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>.
Page 125 Appendix D: Intel HostRAID and the Windows OS Setup Guidelines Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD (Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to non- RAID or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete the internal RAID structure on the drive.) a.
Page 126 X7DB3 User's Manual D-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS for systems with RAID Functions Intalling a New Operating System-Windows XP/2000/2003 OS a. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD.
Page 127: Appendix E Installing Other Software Programs And Drivers
Appendix E: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Appendix E Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers A. Installing Drivers other than the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear.
Page 128 The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Page 129 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.
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Supero X7DB3 User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

Chapter 4: BIOS

Appendix Abios POST Messages

Appendix Bbios POST Codes

Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec SAS/SATA Utility and the Windows os

Appendix D: Intel Hostraid and the Windows os Setup Guidelines

Appendix E Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers

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