Supermicro X6DVL-iG2, X6DVL-INF User Manual

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X6DVL-INF
X6DVL-iG2

USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.0

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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 X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2 motherboard. The X6DVL­INF/X6DVL-iG2 supports single or dual Intel® Xeon EM64T processors at a
800 MHz front side bus. Based upon Intel's NetBurst microarchitecture, the
Xeon EM64T processor supports IA-32 and IA-64 software and includes
features found in the XeonTM processor such as Hyper Pipelined Technol­ogy, allowing the processor to operate at much higher core frequencies.
The X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2 supports the Hyper-Threading Technology (HT),
the EM64T Technology, the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
and is ideal for server or clustering environments. Please refer to the moth­erboard specifications pages on our web site (http: //www.supermicro.com/
products/motherboard) for updates on supported processors. This product
is intended to be professionally installed.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the

motherboard and provides detailed information about the chipset.
Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter

when you want to install the processor, memory modules and other compo­nents into the chassis. When you encounter a problem, read Chapter 3,
which describes troubleshooting procedures for the video, the memory and
the setup configuration stored in CMOS.

Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa­tion on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A lists BIOS Error Beep Codes and BIOS POST Messages.
Appendix B provides BIOS POST codes.
Appendix C provides software installation instructions.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Special attention shall be given to the following symbols for proper
installation and to prevent damage to the components or injury to yourself.

Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent

catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily
injury.

Warning: Instructions given to ensure proper system installation or

to prevent damage to the components.

(*Note): Note: Additional information given to differentiate various models

or to ensure correct system setup.

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Preface

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii

Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii

Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................................. iii

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

Checklist .................................................................................................... 1-1

Contacting Supermicro ............................................................................ 1-2

X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2 Image ................................................ 1-3

X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2 Layout .............................................. 1-4

X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2 Quick Reference ........................... 1-5

Motherboard Features ............................................................................. 1-6

Intel E7320 Chipset: System Block Diagram ........................................ 1-8

1-2 Chipset Overview........................................................................................... 1-9

1-3 Special Features........................................................................................... 1-10

1-4 PC Health Monitoring.................................................................................... 1-10

1- 5 ACPI Features ............................................................................................... 1-11

1-6 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 1-12

1- 7 Super I/O......................................................................................................... 1-12

Chapter 2: Installation

2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ............................................................................... 2-1

Precautions............................................................................................... 2-1

Unpacking.................................................................................................. 2-1

2- 2 Xeon/Xeon EM64T Processor and Heatsink Installation .......................... 2-2

2-3 Installing DIMMs............................................................................................... 2-5

2- 4 I/O Ports/Control Panel Connectors ............................................................. 2-6

2-5 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 2-8

ATX Power Connector............................................................................ 2-8

Processor Power Connector................................................................. 2-8

NMI Button .................................................................................................. 2-9

Power LED ................................................................................................. 2-9

HDD LED .................................................................................................. 2-10

NIC1/NIC2 LED ........................................................................................ 2-10

Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 2-11

Power Fail LED ....................................................................................... 2-11

Reset Button ........................................................................................... 2-12

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Power Button ......................................................................................... 2-12

Chassis Intrusion ................................................................................... 2-13

Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1, USB2/3) ............................................ 2-13

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ................................................2-14

Fan Headers ........................................................................................... 2-14

Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 2-15

Wake-On-Ring (WOR) ............................................................................ 2-15

Wake-On-LAN (WOL) ............................................................................ 2-16

GLAN 1/2 Ports (Ethernet Ports) ......................................................... 2-16

VGA Connector....................................................................................... 2-17

Speaker/Power LED/Keylock ................................................................ 2-17

2- 6 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-18

Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................................ 2-18

LAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 2-18

VGA Enable/Disable .............................................................................. 2-18

InfiniBand Port Enable............................................................................ 2-19

CMOS Clear............................................................................................. 2-20

Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 2-20

SMB to PCI Bus/SMB Clock to PCI Bus Enable.................................. 2-21

EEPROM Presence .................................................................................. 2-21

2-7 Onboard Indicators ...................................................................................... 2-22

GLAN LEDs.............................................................................................. 2-22

InfiniBand LED Indicators ...................................................................... 2-22

Onboard LED Indicators ........................................................................ 2-23

System Alert LED Indicators ................................................................. 2-23

2- 8 Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and IPMI Connections ........................................ 2- 24

Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 2-24

IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 2- 25

IPMI Connection ....................................................................................... 2-26

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................ 3-1

Before Power On .................................................................................... 3-1

No Power .................................................................................................. 3-1

No Video ................................................................................................... 3-1

Memory Errors .......................................................................................... 3-2

Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ........................................... 3-2

3-2 Technical Support Procedures .................................................................... 3-2

3-3 Frequently Asked Questions........................................................................ 3-3

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3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service............................................................ 3-4

Chapter 4: BIOS

4- 1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 4-1

4- 2 Main BIOS Setup.............................................................................................. 4-2

4-3 Advanced Setup.............................................................................................. 4-3

4- 4 Boot Setup...................................................................................................... 4-17

4-5 Security Setup............................................................................................... 4-20

4-6 Exit ................................................................................................................... 4-21

Appendices:

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes and DS7/DS8 LED POST Codes ......... A-1

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes ............................................................................. B-1

Appendix C: Installing Software Drivers and the Operating System ..............C-1

Appendix D: The Mellanox InfiniBand Controller ..................................................D-1

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1-1 Overview

Checklist

Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an ac­knowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with
the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in
quality and performance. Check that the following items have all been in­cluded with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or miss­ing, contact your retailer. All included with Retail Box.

One (1) Supermicro Mainboard

One (1) ribbon cable for IDE devices (CBL-036)

One (1) floppy ribbon cable (CBL-022)

One (1) COM port cable (CBL-010)

One (1) Serial ATA cable (CBL-044)

One (1) CPU mounting plate (SKT-159)

Two (2) CPU retention brackets (SKT-158: pre-installed)

One (1) I/O backpanel shield (CSE-PT7)

One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities (CDR_INTC)

One (1) User's/BIOS Manual

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Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacific

Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan

4F, No. 232-1 Liancheng Road

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Figure 1-1. X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2 Image

(*Note: all components related to the InfiniBand are available on
the X6DVL-INF only.)

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X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2 Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

Important Notes to the User

• All images and layouts shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB
revision available at the time of publishing. The motherboard you’ve received
may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

• See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front
panel connections.

• " " indicates Pin 1.

• When the DS9 LED is on, 5V Standby Power is on. Please unplug the power
supply before installing or removing components.

• All components related to the InfiniBand are available on the X6DVL-INF only.

KB/

MS

DIMM 4A

DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

North Bridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

USB

0/1

VGA

COM1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 M

Hz

Battery

JWOR

FAN1

E7320

J15

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JLAN1

JPL1

JF2

CL CMOS

Fan4

Fan3

Fan2

CPU2

CPU1

PW1

BIOS

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

JPG1

GLAN
Enable

COM2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW2

DS1

JWD

VGA
Controller

JLAN2

GLAN
CTRL

JPL2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

SA

TA0

I-

SA

TA

1

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

GLAN
CTRL

JB1

JB2

Port1
LED

Port2
LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

WOL

JPE1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

VGA

Memory

South Bridge

JPD1

J22

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Jumper Description Default Setting

J13 SMB Data to PCI Enable Open (Disabled)
J15 SMB Clock to PCI Enable Open (Disabled)
JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2
JF2 Speaker, PWR LED, Keylock Pins 5-7 (Enabled)
JPG1 Video Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPIB1(*Note2) InfiniBand Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPEI EEPROM Presence Open (Present)
JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JWD Watch Dog Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset)
*JPD1(Reserved) InfiniBand Performance Control Pins 1-2(SDR) (*Notes)

Connector Description

ATX PWR (PW1) Primary 24-pin ATX PWR Connector
CPU PWR (PW2) 12V 8-pin CPU PWR Connector
Buzzer (LS1) Buzzer
COM1(J4)/COM2 (J5) COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connectors
DS1-2, DS4-5 Onboard LED Indicators (*See Chapter 2)
DS7, DS8 POST Code LED (*See Appendix A)
DS9 System LED Indicators (*See Chapter 2)
DIMM#1A-#4B Memory (DIMM) Slots#(1A,1B to 4A,4B)
FAN #1-#6 CPU Fan Headers(Fans 1-2), Chassis Fans

Headers (Fans 3-6)
Floppy (J24) Floppy Disk Drive Connector
FP Ctlr (JF1) Front Panel Control (* See Chapter 2)
I-SATA 0/1 Intel 6300ESB -Serial ATA Ports 0/1
IDE1, IDE2 IDE #1/2 Hard Disk Drive Connectors
IPMI (J20) IPMI Socket
J22 (*Note2) InifiniBand Local Memory (Unbuffered ECC DDR-

266, 333) slot
JB1/JB2 (*Note2) InifiniBand Headers 1/2
JLAN1/JLAN2 G-bit Ethernet (GLAN1/GLAN2) Ports
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
Keyboard/Mouse (J2) PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports
PCI#6 PCI 64-bit 66MHz slot
Port1 LED/Port2 LED InfiniBand Port 1/Port 2 LED Indicators (*Note2)
WOL(J23) Wake-on-LAN
WOR (JWOR) Wake-on-Ring Header
USB 0/1(J3) Back Panel Universal Serial Bus Ports
USB 2/3 (J42) Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Ports
V G A (J6) Video Graphics Connector
*Notes: Note 1:SDR=Single Data Rate Mode (default), DDR=Double Data
Rate Mode. Note 2: All components related to the InfiniBand are available on
the X6DVL-INF only.)

Quick Reference (X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2)

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Motherboard Features

CPU

• Single or dual Intel® 604-pin Xeon EM64Tprocessors at 800 MHz front
side (system) bus speed.

• Hyper-Threading (HT), EM64T, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (EIST)
supported

Using the EM64T Technology

• Use processors that support the EM64T Technology

• Install a 64-bit OS (Windows XP Professional x64 Ed., Server 2003 x64
Ed. and Linux)

• Install the 64-bit drivers for all components, devices and add-on cards

Using the Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology

• Use processors that support the Hyper-Threading Technology

• Install an OS that supports HT, including Windows XP/2003 Server and
Linux 2.4x (Under LInux, use the HT Compiler to compile the code. For
other operating systems, please disable the HT function in the BIOS.)

• Enable the HT function in the BIOS (in the Advanced Settings) before
installing a supported OS (*Note: visit www. Intel.com for CUP support
and driver updates.)

OS Licensing Support

• Intel CPU supports: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Advanced
Server, Windows XP Home/Professional, Windows 2003 Server

Memory

• Eight 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB Dual Channel
Registered ECC DDR2 400 (PC3200) SDRAM (*Memory must be
populated in pairs.)

• One Unbuffered DDR 266/333 (PC2100/PC2700) SDRAM (up to 1GB)
can be used as the InfiniBand Local Memory (*For the the X6DVL-INF
only.)

Chipset

• Intel E7320 (North Bridge)

• Intel 6300ESB (South Bridge)

Expansion Slots

• One 64-bit 66MHz PCI slot

BIOS

• 8 Mb AMI® Flash EEPROM

• APM 1.2, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0, Plug and Play (PnP), SMBIOS 2.3

• USB Keyboard support

• Hardware BIOS Virus Protection

PC Health Monitoring

• Onboard voltage monitors for CPU cores, chipset, voltage, memory
voltage, 3.3V, 3.3V Standby, 5V, 5V Standby, +12V, -12V, and VBAT

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• CPU/chassis temperature monitor and System Overheat LED

• Environmental temperature monitor and control via Supero Doctor III

• CPU slow-down on temperature overheat

• CPU thermal trip support for CPU protection, +5V standby alert LED

• Power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss

• Auto-switching voltage regulator for CPU core

• System overheat/Fan Fail LED and control

• Chassis intrusion detection

• System resource alert via Super Doctor III

• Thermal Management II

Fan Speed Control

• Fan status monitor with fan speed control via Thermal Management

• Status monitor speed and On/Off control

• Low noise speed control

• Pulse Width Modulation fan speed control via BIOS

ACPI Features

• ACPI/ACPM Power Management

• Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator

• Main switch override mechanism

Onboard I/O

• 2 Intel 82541PI Gigabit Ethernet controllers

• Mellanox MT25208 w/2 InfiniBand Ports supported (*For the the
X6DVL-INF only.)

• 2 LED Indicators for each IB port (*For the the X6DVL-INF only.)

• 2 EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interfaces

• 1 floppy port interface (up to 1.44 MB)

• PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports

• Up to four USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) (2 ports-back panel, 2 ports­front panel)

• 2 Intel's 6300ESB Serial ATA Ports

• Super I/O Winbond 83627HF

• ATI Rage XL 8MB supported

• IPMI 2.0 socket supported

• 2 serial connections (1 port/1 header)

Other

• Internal/external modem ring-on

• Wake-on-Ring (WOR)

• Wake-on-LAN (WOL)

• Console redirection

• BIOS flash upgrade utility and device drivers

Dimensions

• ATX 12" x 10" (304.8 x 254 mm)

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AE
AC

AA

A8

IB
Local
DIMM

MT25208

PCI

6
6

(Slot

#6)

10/

100/

1000

LA

N

RJ45

Riser

IPMI

Floppy

SIO

(W83627)

FWH

LPC

GROUP

A

LINKS

0-3

LINKS

4-7

10/

100/

1000

LAN

RJ45

DDR2/400

IDE

USB1

IDE

AT

A100

AT

SATA

USB 3

HUB

USB 2

0

USB

REAR

USB

FRONT
USB

FRONT
USB

REAR

USB

Mouse

GROUP

A

CPU

0

SB

(

800MT/S)

MCH

CPU

NOCONA

NOCONA

(8MB)

SRAM

PCI

32-Bit

33MHz

Video

(South Bridge)

SATA

DDR2/400

82541

82541

64-Bit

66MHz

(4GB/S)

KB

1.

5

PCI-E

X8

B1

B2

A6

IB

Ports

0,1

2-CHAN

INFINI­BAND

MELLANOX

A0

A2

A4

A1

A2

A3

DIMM

A4

DIMM

B4

B3

PCI

E7320

6300 ESB

Serial

1

/Printer

Port

Interface

SATA

SATA

A100

Video

Slot

(North Bridge)

Figure 1-9. Block Diagram of the E7320 Chipset

Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Motherboard

Features pages for details on the features of the motherboard.

(*Note: All components related to the InfiniBand are available on the X6DVL­INF only.)

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1-2 Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and the capability of the E7320 chipset, the
X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2 motherboard provides the performance and feature
set required for dual processor-based servers, with configuration options
optimized for communications, storage, computation and clustering applica­tions. The Intel E7320 chipset consists of the following components: the
E7320 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the I/O Controller Hub (6300ESB
ICH).

The E7320 MCH supports single or dual Xeon EM64T processors with Front
Side Bus speeds of up to 800 MHz(*Note). Its memory controller provides
direct connection to two channels of registered DDR2 400 with a marched
system bus address and data bandwidths of up to 6.4GB/s. The E7320
also supports the new PCI Express high speed serial I/O interface for supe­rior I/O bandwidth. The MCH provides configurable x8 PCI Express inter­faces which may alternatively be configured as two independent x4 PCI
Express interfaces. These interfaces support connection of the MCH to a
variety of other bridges that are compliant with the PCI Express Interface
Specification, Rev. 1.0a. The MCH interfaces with the 6300ESB I/O Control­ler Hub (6300ESB ICH) via Hub Interface.

6300 ESB ICH System Features

In addition to providing the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of the
system, the 6300ESB ICH I/O Controller Hub integrates many I/O functions.

The 6300ESB ICH I/O Controller Hub integrates: 2-channel Ultra ATA/100
Bus Master IDE Controller, two Serial ATA (SATA) Host Controllers, SMBus

2.0 Controller, LPC/Flash BIOS Interface, PCI (66MHz) Interface, PCI 2.2
Interface and System Management Controller.

(*Notes: 1. The CPU FSB speed is set at 800 MHz by the Manufacturer.

Please do not change the CPU FSB setting. 2. All components related to
the InfiniBand are available on the X6DVL-INF only.)

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1-3 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 power­on state. See the Power Lost Control setting in the Advanced BIOS Setup
section (Power Configuration) to change this setting. The default setting is
Last State.

1-4 PC Health Monitoring

This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the
X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2. All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip
that supports PC health monitoring.

Onboard Voltage Monitors for the CPU Cores, Chipset
Voltage, Memory Voltage, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, +3.3V
Standby, 5V Standby and VBAT.

An onboard voltage monitor will scan these voltages continuously. Once a
voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent
to the screen if SuperDoctorIII is installed. Users can adjust the voltage
thresholds in SuperDoctorIII.

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

The PC health monitor can check the RPM of the cooling fans. The onboard
4-pin CPU and chassis fans are controlled by thermal management though
BIOS settings.

Environmental Temperature Control via Supero DoctorIII

The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and
will increase the speed of the thermal control fan whenever the CPU tem­perature exceeds a user-defined threshold. The overheat circuitry runs
independently from the CPU. It can continue to monitor for overheat condi­tions even when the CPU is in sleep mode. Once it detects that the CPU
temperature is too high, it will automatically increase the speed of the ther­mal control fan to prevent any damage to the CPU. The onboard chassis
thermal circuitry can monitor the overall system temperature and alert users
when the chassis temperature is too high.

CPU VRM Overheat

When the CPU reaches 780 C and above (Overheat), the CPU will slow down
and CPU Voltage will decrease to reduce CPU power consumption and

VRM heat dissipation.

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CPU Overheat/Fan Fail LED and Control

This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat/Fan Fail
warning function in the BIOS. This allows the user to define an overheat
temperature. When this temperature is exceeded, the warning LED is trig­gered and the fans will speed up.

Thermal Management 2 (TM2)

When TM2 is enabled in the BIOS and the CPU temperature reaches a pre­defined threshold, a thermal monitoring mechanism will slow down the
process speed by lowering the bus-to-core ratio of the CPU clock, and
decrease the voltage input to the CPU VID. This combination of reduced
CPU bus frequency and CPU VID can effectively decrease CPU power con­sumption and prevents CPU overheat and thus, greatly increases the sys­tem stability. (*This function is available for the CPUs that support TM2.)

1-5 ACPI Features

ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI
specification defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that pro­vides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout
a PC system, including its hardware, operating system and application soft­ware. This enables the system to automatically turn on and off peripherals
such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives and printers. This also
includes consumer devices connected to the PC such as VCRs, TVs, tele­phones and stereos.

In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI
provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play and an oper­ating system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI lever­ages the Plug and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor
architecture-independent implementation that is compatible with Windows
2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator

When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start
blinking to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses
any key, the CPU will wake-up and the LED will automatically stop blinking
and remain on.

Main Switch Override Mechanism

When an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a
system suspend button to make the system enter a SoftOff state. The
monitor will be suspended and the hard drive will spin down. Depressing

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the power button again will cause the whole system to wake-up. During
the SoftOff state, the ATX power supply provides power to keep the re­quired circuitry in the system alive. In case the system malfunctions and
you want to turn off the power, just depress and hold the power button for
4 seconds. This option can be set in the Power section of the BIOS Setup
routine.

External Modem Ring-On (WOR)

Wake-up events can be triggered by a device such as the external modem
ringing when the system is in the SoftOff state. Note that external modem
ring-on can only be used with an ATX 2.01 (or above) compliant power
supply.

1-6 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 X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2 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. In addition, a +12V, 8-pin CPU power supply is also required for
high-load configurations. Also your power supply must supply 1.5A for the
Ethernet ports.

NOTE: In addition to the 24-pin main power, a 12V 8-pin power con­nector (PW2) is required to support Intel Xeon processors. 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 Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI
compliant (info at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in areas where
noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter
to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a
power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.

1-7 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 selec­tion, a clock generator, drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA
logic. The wide range of functions integrated onto the Super I/O greatly
reduces the number of components required for interfacing with floppy disk
drives. The Super I/O supports 360 K, 720 K, 1.2 M, 1.44 M or 2.88 M disk

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Introduction

drives and data transfer rates of 250 Kb/s, 500 Kb/s or 1 Mb/s. It also
provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports
(UARTs), one of which supports serial infrared communication. Each UART
includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator,
complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. Both
UARTs provide legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as
an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which
support higher speed modems.

The Super I/O supports one PC-compatible printer port (SPP), Bi-directional
Printer Port (BPP) , Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) or Extended Capabilities
Port (ECP).

The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Con­figuration and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI
power management through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features
auto power management to reduce power consumption.

The IRQs, DMAs and I/O space resources of the Super I/O can flexibly
adjust to meet ISA PnP requirements, which support ACPI and APM (Ad­vanced Power Management).

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Notes

Chapter 2: Installation

2-1

Chapter 2

Installation

2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To pre­vent 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.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the anti­static bag.

• Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, periph­eral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when
not in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides ex­cellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting
fasteners and the motherboard.

• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the
manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid
possible explosion.

Unpacking

The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage.
When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.

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IMPORTANT: 1.Always connect the power cord last and remove it first
before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.

2. You must install the Xeon mounting plate under the motherboard if your
chassis does not have CPU Heatsink matching mounting holes. However,
you can mount the heatsink directly into the chassis if your chassis has
matching CPU mounting holes.

3. Make sure that you install the motherboard into the chassis first, then,
install the processor into the CPU socket, and install the CPU heatsink last.

4. Make sure that only Intel-certified, multi-directional heatsinks and fans are
used.

2-2 Xeon EM64T Processor and Heatsink Installation

When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct
pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the
motherboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the
BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up.

!

CPU Installation

1. Lift the lever on the CPU socket:

lift the lever completely as shown
on the picture on the right;
otherwise, you will damage the
CPU socket when power is
applied. (Install CPU1 first.)

Socket lever

Installing the CPU Mounting Plate

(*Note: CPU Retention Brackets are
pre-installed.)

CPU Mounting
Plate

CPU Retention
Bracket

CPU Socket

Mounting
Holes

Mounting Holes

Xeon CPU

Heatsink

Mounting Plate

Motherboard

CPU Socket

CPU

Heatsink

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2. Insert the CPU in the socket,

making sure that pin 1 of the CPU
aligns with pin 1 of the socket
(both corners are marked with a
triangle). When using only one
CPU, install it into CPU socket #1
(Socket #2 is automatically disabled
if only one CPU is used).

3. Press the lever down until

you hear the *click* so you
can be sure that the CPU is
securely installed in the CPU
socket.

Pin1

CEK Heatsink Installation

(*Caution: Heatsinks are heavy;
please handle with care.)

2. Place the heatsink on top of the

CPU so that the four mounting holes
are aligned with those on the retention
mechanism.

3. Screw in two diagonal screws (ie

the #1 and the #2 screws) until just
snug (-do not fully tighten the screws
to avoid possible damage to the CPU.)

4. Finish the installation by fully

tightening all four screws.

CEK Heatsink

Screw#1

Screw#2

Socket lever in the
locking Position

Screw#1

Screw#2

1. Do not apply any thermal grease to

the heatsink or the CPU die; the required
amount of thermal grease has already
been applied.

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Figure 2-1. CPU Socket: Empty and with Processor Installed

Lever

Processor

(installed)

Triangle

Triangle

Empty socket

Warning! Make sure you lift the lever completely when

installing the CPU. If the lever is only partly raised, damage to the
socket or CPU may result.

!

1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink
screws from the motherboard in the
sequence as show in the second
picture on the right.

2. Hold the heatsink as show in the
picture on the right and gently wriggle
the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.
(Do not use excessive force when
wriggling the heatsink!!)

3. Once the CPU is loosened from the
heatsink, remove the heatsink from the
CPU socket.

4. Clean the surface of the CPU and
the heatsink to get rid of the old
thermal grease. Reapply the proper
amount of thermal grease on the
surface before you re-install the CPU
and the heatsink.

To Un-install the Heatsink

(Caution! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink

be removed. However, if you do need to un-install the heatsink,
please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to
prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. )

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2-5

Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis

All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of
chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the
motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both
plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended
because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the
metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly. Then use a screwdriver
to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray. Please also note that
some components are located very close to the mounting holes on the
motherboard. Please take precautionary measures to prevent any damage
done to these components when installing the motherboard into the chassis.

2-3 Installing DIMM

Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.

CAUTION

Exercise extreme care when installing or removing

DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also

note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance

(see step 1).

DIMM Installation (See Figure 2-2)

1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with

DIMM #1A. The memory scheme is interleaved so you must install two
modules at a time, beginning with DIMM #1A, then DIMM #1B, and so on.
(*Please note: the memory modules must be populated in pairs.)

2. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the

notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM
module incorrectly.

3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the

slot. Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above).

Memory Support

The X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2 supports up to 16 GB of Reg. ECC DDR2 400
(PC3200) memory.

(*Note: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not support
more than 4GB memory.)

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To Remove:

Use your
thumbs to
gently push near
the edge of both
ends of the
module. This
should release it
from the slot.

2-4 I/OPorts/Control Panel Connectors

The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification.
See Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

Figure 2-3. I/O Port Locations and Definitions

Figure 2-2. Installing and Removing DIMMs

To Install:

Insert module
vertically and
press down until
it snaps into
place. Pay
attention to the
alignment notch
at the bottom.

2

DDR2 Top View

KB(Purple)

Mouse
(Green)

USB 0/1

COM 1

LAN 1 LAN 2VGA

IBPort IBPort

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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 designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See
Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED
indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin defini­tions.

Figure 2-4. JF1 Header Pins

Power Button

OH/Fan F ail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

Power Fail LED

HDD LED

Power LED

Reset

Pwr

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Ground

Ground

1920

Vcc

X

Ground

NMI

X

Vcc

NIC2 LED

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24-Pin ATX PWR

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JW

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20

J15

USB2/3

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JBT1

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JPL1

JF2

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F

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CPU2

CPU1

PW1

BIOS

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Fan5

JPG1

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DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

GLAN
CTRL

JB1

JB2

Port1
LED

Port2
LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

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JPE1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

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J22

ATX Power Supply 24-pin Connector

Pin Definitions (PW1)

Pin Number Definition
13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 CO M
16 PS_O N#
17 CO M
18 CO M
19 CO M
20 Res(NC)
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 CO M

Pin Number Definition

1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 COM

4 +5V

5 COM

6 +5V

7 COM

8 PWR_OK
9 5VSB
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 +3.3V

2-5 Connecting Cables

ATX Power Connector

There are a 24-pin main power
supply (PW1) and a 8-pin power
connector (PW2) on the mother­board. (*See below.) These
power connectors meet the SSI
EPS 12V specification. See the
table on the right for pin defini­tions.

Pins

1 thru 4

5 thru 8

Definition

Ground

+12v

CPU 8-Pin PWR

Connector (PW2)

Processor Power
Connector

In addition to the power connec­tors indicated above, the 12V 8­pin Processor connector at PW2
must also be connected to your
power supply. See the table on
the right for pin definitions.

Required

Connection

8-Pin 12V PWR

ATX PWR (24-Pin)

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Power Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

Powe r Fail LED

HDD LED

Powe r LED

Reset

Pwr

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Ground

Ground

1920

Vcc

X

Ground

NMI

X

Vcc

NIC2 LED

Power LED

The Power LED connection is lo­cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1.
Refer to the table on the right for
pin definitions.

NMI Button

The non-maskable interrupt button
header is located on pins 19 and
20 of JF1. Refer to the table on
the right for pin definitions.

Pin

Number

19
20

Definition

Control
Ground

NMI Button Pin

Definitions (JF1)

Pin

Number

15
16

Definition

Vcc

Control

PWR_LED Pin Definitions

(JF1)

NMI

PWR LED

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DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

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IDE #2

USB

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8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 MHz

B

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JW

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FAN1

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J1

5

USB2/3

JF

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JBT1

JLA

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J

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JF2

CL CM

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Fan4

Fan3

Fan2

CPU2

CPU1

PW1

BIOS

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

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C

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P

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CTRL

J

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DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

GLAN
CTRL

J

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1

J

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2

Port1
LED

Port2
LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

W

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J

P

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1

JPIB1

J1

3

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

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VGA

Memory

S

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DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

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USB

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24-Pin ATX PWR

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CPU1

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DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

G

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JB

2

Port1
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Port2
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Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

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JP

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1

J1

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F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

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Powe r But t on

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

Powe r Fail LED

HDD LED

Powe r LED

Reset

Pwr

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Ground

Ground

1920

Vcc

X

Ground

NMI

X

Vcc

NIC2 LED

NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators

The NIC (Network Interface Con­troller) LED connections for the
GLAN port1/port2 are located on
pins 11, 12 and pins 9, 10 of JF1.
Attach the NIC LED cable to dis­play network activity. Refer to the
tables on the right for pin defini­tions.

NIC1 LED Pin

Definitions

(JF1)

Pin

Number

11
12

Definition

Vcc

GND

HDD LED

The HDD LED connection is located
on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach
the hard drive LED cable here to
display disk activity (for any hard
drives on the system, including
SCSI, Serial ATA and IDE). See
the table on the right for pin defini­tions.

HDD LED Pin

Definitions

(JF1)

Pin

Number

13
14

Definition

Vcc

HD Active

NIC1 LED

HDD LED

NIC2 LED

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Overheat/Fan Fail LED

Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail
connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1
to provide advanced warning of
chassis overheating. Refer to the
table on the right for pin defini­tions.

Power Fail LED

The Power Fail LED connection is
located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1.
Refer to the table on the right for
pin definitions.

Overheat/Fan Fail

LED Pin Definitions

(JF1)

Pin

Number

7
8

Definition

Vcc

GND

Power Fail LED Pin

Definitions

(JF1)

Pin

Number

5

6

Definition

Vcc

GND

Power Butto

n

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

P

ower Fail LED

HDD LED

Power LED

Reset

Pwr

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Ground

Ground

1920

Vcc

X

Ground

NMI

X

x

x

OH/Fan Fail LED

PWR Fail LED

Overheat/Fan Fail

LED

State
Solid

Blink

Message
Overheat

Fan Fail

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DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

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JB

2

Port1
LED

Port2
LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

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JP

IB

1

J1

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DS7

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DS2

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Powe r Button

OH/Fan Fail LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

Power Fail LED

HDD LED

Powe r LED

Reset

Pwr

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Ground

Ground

1920

Vcc

X

Ground

NMI

X

Vcc

NIC2 LED

Power Button

The Power Button connection is
located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1.
Momentarily contacting both pins
will power on/off the system. To
turn off the power when set to
suspend mode, depress the button
for at least 4 seconds. Refer to
the table on the right for pin defini­tions.

Pin

Number

1
2

Definition

PW_ ON

Ground

Power Button

Connector

Pin De finitions

(JF1)

Reset Button

The Reset Button connection is lo­cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. At­tach it to the hardware reset
switch on the computer case.
Refer to the table on the right for
pin definitions.

Pin

Number

3
4

Definition

Reset

Ground

Reset Pin

Definitions

(JF1)

PWRReset

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DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

North Bridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

USB

0/1

VG

A

CO

M

1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 MHz

Battery

JW

O

R

FAN1

E

7

320

J15

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JL

A

N

1

JPL1

JF2

C

L

C

M

O

S

F

an

4

F

an

3

F

an

2

CPU2

CPU1

PW1

BIOS

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

JPG1

G

L

A

N

E

nable

CO

M

2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW2

DS1

JWD

V

G

A

Controller

JL

A

N

2

GLAN
CTRL

JPL2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

S

A

T

A

0

I-

S

A

T

A

1

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

GLAN
CTRL

JB1

JB2

Port1
LED

Port2
LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

W

O

L

JPE1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

VGA

Memory

South Bridge

JPD1

J22

Chassis Intrusion

A Chassis Intrusion header is lo­cated at JL1. Attach the appropri­ate cable to inform you of a chas­sis intrusion.

Pin# Definition

1 +5V

2 P0-

3 P0+

4 Ground

Pin

Number

2
4
6
8

10

Definition

+5V
PO­PO+

Ground

Ground

Pin

Number

1
3
5
7

Definition

+5V

PO-

PO+

Ground

USB Pin Definition

USB 2/3 (Front Panel USB)

USB O/1 (Back Panel USB)

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

There are four Universal Serial
Bus ports (J3: USB 0/1) located
on the I/O panel and additional
two USB ports(J42: USB 2/3) are
located next to the floppy disk
drive on the motherboard. These
two additional USB ports can be
used to provide front side chassis
access (cables not included). See
the tables on the right for pin defi­nitions.

Pin

Number

1
2

Definition

Intrusion Inpu

t

Ground

Chassis Intrusion

Pin Definitions

Chassis Intrusion

USB 2/3

USB 0/1

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DIMM 4A

DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

North Bridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

U

SB

0/1

V

G

A

COM1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

F

an

6

S

I/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 MHz

Battery

JWOR

FAN1

E

7

3

2

0

J15

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JL

A

N

1

JPL

1

JF2

C

L

C

M

O

S

Fan4

F

a

n

3

F

a

n

2

CPU2

CPU1

PW1

BIOS

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

F

an

5

JPG

1

G

L

A

N

E

n

ab

le

COM2

6300ESB

Floppy

P

W

2

DS1

JWD

VGA
Controller

JL

A

N

2

GLAN
CTRL

JPL

2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

S

A

T

A

0

I-

S

A

T

A

1

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

GLAN
CTRL

JB

1

JB

2

Port1
LED

Port2
LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

WOL

JPE

1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

V

G

A

M

em

ory

South Bridge

JPD

1

J22

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and
PS/2 Mouse Ports

The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the
PS/2 mouse are located at J2. See
the table on the right for pin defini­tions. (The mouse port is above
the keyboard port. See the table
on the right for pin definitions.)

PS/2 Keyboard

and Mouse Port

Pin Definitions

(J2)

Pin

Number

1
2
3
4
5
6

Definition

Data

NC

Ground

VCC

Clock

NC

Fan Headers

There are six fan headers (Fan 1
to Fan 6) on the motherboard).
See the table on the right for pin
definitions. (*Note: These fan
headers are 4-pin fans. Pins#1-#3
of the fan headers are backward
compatible with the traditional 3­pin fans.) (*The onboard fan
speed is controlled by Thermal
Management via BIOS--Hardware
Monitor in the Advanced Setting.
Note: Default: Disabled, When us­ing Thermal Management setting,
please use all 3-pin fans or all 4­pin fans on the motherboard.
Please do not use 3-pin fans and
4-pin fans on the same board.)

4-pin Fan Hea der Pin Definitions

(CPU and Chassis Fans )

Pin#

1
2
3

Definition

Ground (black)

+12V (red)

Tachometer

Caution: These fan headers use DC power.

4 PWM_Control

Fan 1

Fan 2

Fan4

Fan 5

Fan 6

KB/Mouse

Fan3

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M

S

DIMM 4A

DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

N

orth B

ridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

USB

0/1

V

G

A

C

O

M

1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

F

an6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 MHz

B

attery

JW

O

R

FAN1

E

7320

J1

5

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JL

A

N

1

JPL1

JF2

C

L

C

M

O

S

F

an4

Fan3

Fan2

C

P

U

2

C

P

U

1

PW1

BIO

S

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

F

an5

JPG1

GLAN

Enable

C

O

M

2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW2

DS1

JWD

V

G

A

C

ontroller

JL

A

N

2

G

LA

N

CTRL

JPL2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

S

A

T

A

0

I-

S

A

T

A

1

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

G

LA

N

C

TR

L

JB1

JB2

Port1
LED

Port2
LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

W

O

L

JPE1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

VGA

Memory

South B

ridge

JPD1

J22

Serial Ports

The COM1 (J4) and COM2 (J5) se­rial ports are located on the left
side of the motherboard. See the
table on the right for pin defini­tions.

Wake-On-Ring (JWOR)

The Wake-On-Ring header is des­ignated WOR. This function al­lows your computer to receive
and "wake-up" by an incoming call
to the modem when in suspend
state. See the table on the right
for pin definitions. You must have
a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to
use this feature.

Wake-on-Ring

Pin De finitions

(JWOR)

Pin

Number

1
2

Definition

Ground

Wake-up

WOR

COM2

COM1

Serial Port Pin Definitions

(COM2)

Pin Number Definition
1 CD
2 RD
3 TD
4 DTR
5 Ground

Pin Number Definition
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI
10 NC

Serial Port Pin Definitions

(COM1)

Pin Number Definition
1 CD
2 RD
3 TD
4 DTR
5 Ground

Pin Number Definition
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI

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DIMM 4A

DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

North Bridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

USB

0/1

VGA

COM1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 MHz

Battery

JWOR

FAN1

E7320

J15

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JLAN1

JPL

1

JF2

CL CMOS

Fan4

Fan3

Fan2

CPU2

CPU1

PW1

BIOS

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

JPG

1

GLAN
Enable

COM2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW2

DS1

JWD

VGA
Controller

JLAN2

GLAN
CTRL

JPL

2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

S

A

T

A

0

I-

S

A

T

A

1

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

GLAN
CTRL

JB

1

JB

2

Port1
LED

Port2
LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

WOL

JPE

1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

VGA

Memory

South Bridge

JPD

1

J22

GLAN 1/2 Ports (Giga-bit
Ethernet Ports)

Two G-bit Ethernet ports (JLAN1,
JLAN2) are located on the IO back­plane. These ports accept RJ45
type cables.

Wake-On-LAN

The Wake-On-LAN header(J23) is
designated WOL on the mother­board. See the table on the right
for pin definitions. You must en­able the LAN Wake-Up setting in
BIOS to use this function. (You
must also have a LAN card with a
Wake-On-LAN connector and
cable to use this feature.)

Pin

Number

1
2
3

Definition

+5V Standby

Ground

Wake-up

Wake-On-LAN Pin

Definitions (J23)

GLAN1

WOL

GLAN2

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DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

North Bridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

U

S

B

0/1

VGA

C

O

M

1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 M

H

z

Battery

JWOR

FAN1

E7320

J15

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JLAN1

JPL1

JF2

CL CM

OS

Fan4

Fan3

Fan2

CPU2

CPU1

PW1

B

IO

S

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

JPG1

G

L

A

N

Enable

COM2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW2

DS1

JWD

VGA
Controller

JLAN2

G

L

A

N

C

TR

L

JPL2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

S

A

T

A

0

I-

S

A

T

A

1

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

G

LA

N

C

TR

L

JB1

JB2

Port1
L

E

D

Port2
L

E

D

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

WOL

JPE1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

V

GA

M

em

ory

South Bridge

JPD1

J22

Speaker/Power LED/
Keylock

On the JF2 header, pins 1/3/5/7
are for the Speaker, and Pins 2/4/
6 are for the Power LED and pins
8/9 are for Keylock. See the table
on the right for speaker pin defini­tions. Note: The speaker connec­tor pins are for use with an exter­nal speaker. If you wish to use
the onboard speaker, you should
close pins 5-7 with a jumper.

VGA

PWR LED/Speaker/
Keylock

VGA Connector

A VGA connector (J6) is
located next to the COM1 on
the IO backplane. Refer to the
board layout below for the
location.

6
8

10

2
4

JF2 Pin Locations

1
3

5
7
9

PWR LED/Keylock Connector Pin

Definitions (JF2)

Pin

Number

2
4
6
8

10

Definition

+Vcc

-Vcc

-Vcc
Keylock
Keylock

Speaker Connector Pin

Definitions (JF2)

Pin

Number

1
3
5
7

Definition

Red wire, Speaker data

No connection

Buzzer Data

Speaker data

*Close Pins 5 & 7 to enable onboard buzze

r.

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/

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S

DIMM 4A

DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

N

orth B

ridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

USB

0/1

V

G

A

COM1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 MHz

B

attery

JW

O

R

FAN1

E7320

J

1

5

USB2/3

J

F

1

JBT1

JLAN1

JP

L

1

JF2

CL CMOS

Fan4

Fan3

Fan2

CPU2

CPU1

PW1

B

IO

S

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

JP

G

1

G

L

A

N

E

n

a

b

le

C

O

M

2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW

2

DS1

JWD

V

G

A

C

ontroller

JLAN2

G

L

A

N

C

T

R

L

JP

L

2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

S

A

T

A

0

I-

S

A

T

A

1

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

G

L

A

N

C

T

R

L

JB

1

JB

2

Port1
LED

Port2

LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

W

O

L

JP

E

1

JPIB1

J

1

3

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

V

G

A

M

em

ory

S

outh B

ridge

JP

D

1

J22

VGA Enable/Disable

JPG1 enables or disables the VGA
Connector on the motherboard.
See the table on the right for
jumper settings. The default set­ting is enabled.

Jumper

Position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3

Definition

Enabled

Disabled

VGA

Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

(JPG1)

2-6 Jumper Settings

Explanation of
Jumpers

To modify the operation of the
motherboard, jumpers can be used
to choose between optional settings.
Jumpers create shorts between two
pins to change the function of the
connector. Pin 1 is identified with a
square solder pad on the printed
circuit board. See the motherboard
layout pages for jumper locations.

Note: On two pin jumpers,
"Closed" means the jumper is on and
"Open" means the jumper is off the

pins.

Connector

Pins

Jumper

Cap

Setting

Pin 1-2 short

3 2 1

3 2 1

LAN Enable/Disable

JPL1/JPL2 enable or disable the Gi­gabit LAN ports on the motherboard.
See the table on the right for jumper
settings. The default setting is en­abled.

Jumper
Position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3

Definition

Enabled
Disabled

GLAN

Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

(JPL1/JPL2)

G-LAN1/2 Enable

VGA Enable

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DIMM 4A

DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

North Bridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

U

SB

0/1

V

G

A

C

O

M

1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 MHz

Battery

JWOR

FAN1

E7320

J15

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JLAN1

JPL1

JF2

CL CMOS

Fan4

Fan3

Fan2

C

PU

2

C

PU

1

PW1

B

IO

S

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

JPG

1

G

LA

N

Enable

COM2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW2

DS1

JWD

VGA
Controller

JLAN2

G

L

A

N

C

T

R

L

JPL2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

S

A

T

A

0

I-

S

A

T

A

1

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

G

LA

N

C

T

R

L

JB1

JB2

Port1
LED

Port2
LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

WOL

JPE1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

VGA

Memory

South Bridge

JPD

1

J22

InfiniBand Ports Enable/
Disable

(*For X6DVL-INF

only)

JPIB1 enables or disables the
InifiBand ports on the motherboard.
See the table on the right for jumper
settings. The default setting is en­abled.

Jumper
Position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3

Definition

Enabled

Disabled

InfiniBand Ports

Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

(JPIB1)

InfiniBand Enable

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DIMM 4A

DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

North Bridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

USB

0/1

VGA

COM1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 MHz

Battery

JWOR

FAN1

E7320

J15

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JLAN1

JPL1

JF2

CL CMOS

Fan4

Fan3

Fan2

CPU2

CPU1

PW1

BIOS

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

JPG1

GLAN
Enable

COM2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW2

DS1

JWD

VGA
Controller

JLAN2

GLAN
CTRL

JPL2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

SATA0

I-

SATA1

DIMM 1B
DIMM 1A
DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

GLAN
CTRL

JB1

JB2

Port1
LED

Port2
LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

WOL

JPE1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

VGA

Memory

South Bridge

JPD1

Jumper

Position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3

Open

Definition

WD to Reset

WD to NMI

Disabled

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings (JWD)

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. Always remove the AC power cord
from the system before clearing CMOS. Note: For an ATX power supply,
you must completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord and
then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.

Watch Dog Enable/Disable

JWD enables the Watch Dog function.
Watch Dog is a system monitor that
can reboot the system when a soft­ware application is "hung up". Pins
1-2 will cause WD to reset the sys­tem if an application is "hung up".
Pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable
interrupt signal for the application that
is "hung up". See the table on the
right for jumper settings. Watch Dog
can also be enabled via BIOS. (*Note,
when enabled, the user needs to
write his own application software in
order to disable the Watch Dog
Timer.)

WD

Clear CMOS

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MS

DIMM 4A

DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

North Bridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

USB

0/1

VGA

COM1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 6 6 MHz

Battery

JWOR

FAN1

E7320

J15

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JLAN1

JPL1

JF2

CL CMOS

Fan4

Fan3

Fan2

CPU2

CPU1

PW1

BIOS

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

JPG1

GLAN
Enable

COM2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW2

DS1

JWD

VGA
Controller

JLAN2

GLAN
CTRL

JPL2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

SATA0

I-

SATA1

DIMM 1B
DIMM 1A
DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

GLAN
CTRL

JB1

JB2

Port1
LED

Port2
LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

WOL

JPE1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

VGA

Memory

South Bridge

JPD1

SMB Data to PCI and SMB
clock to PCI Enable/Disable

Jumper J13 allows you to enable
SMB Data to PCI slots, and Jumper
J15 allows you to enable the SMB
Clock to PCI Bus. See the tables on
the right for pin definitions.

Jumper

Position

Off
On

Definition

Disabled

Enabled

SMB Data to PCI Bus

(J13)

Jumper

Position

Off
On

Definition

Disabled

Enabled

SMB Clock to PCI Bus

(J15)

SMB Data to PCI

SMB Clock to PCI

Jumper

Position

Closed

Open

Definition

Not Present

Present

EEPROM Presence

EEPROM Presence

Jumper JPE1 determines if there is
an EEPROM present on the
motherboard. Close Jumper JPE1 if
an EEPROM is not present. See the
tables on the right for pin defini­tions.

EEPROM Presence

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DIMM 4A

DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

North Bridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

USB

0/1

VGA

COM1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 MHz

Battery

JWOR

FAN1

E7320

J15

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JLAN1

JPL1

JF2

CL CMOS

Fan4

Fan3

Fan2

CPU2

CPU1

PW1

BIOS

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

JPG1

G

LA

N

Enable

COM2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW2

DS1

JWD

VGA
Controller

JLAN2

GLAN

CTRL

JPL2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

S

A

T

A

0

I-

S

A

T

A

1

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

GLAN
CTRL

JB1

JB2

Port1
LED

Port2

LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

WOL

JPE1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

VGA

Memory

South Bridge

JPD1

J22

2-7 Onboard Indicators

GLAN LEDs

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (lo­cated beside Fan5 & Fan6) has
two LEDs. The yellow LED indi­cates activity while the other LED
may be green, orange or off to in­dicate the speed of the connec­tion. See the table at right for the
functions associated with the sec­ond LED.

LED

Color

Off

Off

Green

Orange

Definition

10 Mbps

No Connection

100 Mbps

1 Gbps

G-bit LAN Left LED

Indicator

RightLeft

LED

Color

Amber

Definitio
Blinking

1 Gb LAN Right LED

Indicator(Activity LED)

GLAN1 LED

GLAN2 LED

InfiniBand LED Indicators
(*For X6DVL-INF only)

There are two LED Indicators for
each InfiniBand Port. These two
LED Indicators indicate the physi­cal link and the data activity sta­tus of InfiniBand Port 1 and Port

2. See the table on the right for
pin definitions.

Color

Green

Yellow:Solid

Definition

Physical Lin

k

Data Activity

InfiniBand LED

Indicators

InfiniBand
Port 1 LED

InfiniBand
Port 2 LED

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DIMM 4A

DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

North Bridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

USB

0/1

VGA

COM

1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 MHz

Battery

JWOR

FAN1

E7320

J15

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JLA

N

1

JPL1

JF2

C

L C

M

O

S

Fan4

Fan3

Fan2

CPU2

CPU1

PW1

BIOS

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

JPG1

GLAN
Enable

COM2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW

2

DS1

JWD

VGA
Controller

JLA

N

2

GLAN
CTRL

JPL2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

S

A

T

A

0

I-

S

A

T

A

1

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

GLAN
CTRL

JB1

JB2

Port1
LED

Port2

LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

WOL

JPE1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

V

G

A

M

em

ory

South Bridge

JPD1

J22

Onboard LED Indicators
(DS 1-2, DS 4-5) and POST

LED (DS 7-8)

In addition to the LAN LED Indica­tors and SATA LED Header, there
are other LED indicators (DS1­DS2, DS4-DS5, DS7- DS8 ) on the
motherboard. See the table on the
right for speaker pin definitions.
(*Note: Please refer to Appendix A
for DS7 and DS8 LED POST
Codes.)

On board LED Pin Definitions

DS#
DS1

DS2
DS4
DS5

DS7-8

Definition

CPU PWR good or CPU +12V PWR

Cable must be connected.

CPU2 VRM Overheat
CPU1 VRM Overheat

PW R LED

POST LED

System Alert LED Indicator
(DS 9)

In addition to the LED indicators
listed above, there is a System
Alert LED indicator (DS9) on the
motherboard. See the table on the
right for speaker pin definitions.

System Alert LED (DS9) Pin Definitions

DS9

Green

Yellow

Red

Definition

System: On & OK

System: Off, PWR Cable Connected

PWR or CPU Failure, Overheat

DS4

DS1

DS2

DS5

DS7

DS8

DS9

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2-8 Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and IPMI 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.

• A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to
provide for two floppy disk drives. The connector with twisted wires always
connects to drive A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires
always connects to drive B.

Floppy Connector

The floppy connector is located
on J24. See the table below for
pin definitions.

Pin Number Function
1 GND
3 GND
5 Key
7 GND
9 GND
11 GND
13 GND
15 GND
17 GND
19 GND
21 GND
23 GND
25 GND
27 GND
29 GND
31 GND
33 GND

Pin Number Function
2 FDHDIN
4 Reserved
6 FDEDIN
8 Index­ 10 Motor Enable
12 Drive Select B­ 14 Drive Select A­ 16 Motor Enable
18 DIR­ 20 STEP­ 22 Write Data­ 24 Write Gate­ 26 Track 00­ 28 Write Protect­ 30 Read Data­ 32 Side 1 Select­ 34 Diskette

Floppy Connector Pin Definitions (J24)

KB/

M

S

DIMM 4A

DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

N

orth Bridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

USB

0/1

V

G

A

COM1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

S

I/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 MHz

Battery

JW

O

R

FAN1

E

732

0

J1

5

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JL

A

N

1

JPL1

JF2

C

L

C

M

O

S

Fan4

F

an

3

F

an

2

C

P

U

2

C

P

U

1

PW1

BIOS

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

JPG1

G

L

A

N

E

nable

CO

M

2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW2

DS1

JWD

V

G

A

Controller

JL

A

N

2

GLAN
CTRL

JPL2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

S

A

T

A

0

I-

S

A

T

A

1

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

GLAN
CTRL

JB1

JB2

Port1
LED

Port2
LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

W

O

L

JPE1

JPIB1

J1

3

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208
InfiniBand
chip

V

G

A

M

em

ory

South Bridge

JPD1

J22

Floppy

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DIMM 4A

DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

North Bridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

USB

0/1

VGA

COM1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 66 MH z

Battery

JWOR

FAN1

E7320

J15

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JLAN1

JPL1

JF2

CL CMOS

Fan4

Fan3

Fan2

CPU2

CPU

1

PW1

BIOS

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

JPG1

GLA

N

Enable

COM2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW2

DS1

JWD

VGA
Controller

JLAN2

GLAN
CTRL

JPL2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

SA

T

A

0

I-

SA

T

A

1

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

GLAN
CTRL

JB1

JB2

Port1

LED

Port2
LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

WOL

JPE1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

VGA

Memory

South Bridge

JPD1

J22

IDE Connectors

The IDE Connectors are lo­cated on J44 (IDE1) and J38
(IDE 2), You do not need to
configure jumpers for these
connectors. See the table
on the right for pin defini­tions.

Pin Number Function
1 Reset IDE
3 Host Data 7
5 Host Data 6
7 Host Data 5
9 Host Data 4
11 Host Data 3
13 Host Data 2
15 Host Data 1
17 Host Data 0
19 GND
21 DRQ3
23 I/O Write­ 25 I/O Read­ 27 IOCHRDY
29 DACK3­ 31 IRQ14
33 Addr 1
35 Addr 0
37 Chip Select 0
39 Activity

Pin Number Function
2 GND
4 Host Data 8
6 Host Data 9
8 Host Data 10
10 Host Data 11
12 Host Data 12
14 Host Data 13
16 Host Data 14
18 Host Data 15
20 Key
22 GND
24 GND
26 GND
28 BALE
30 GND
32 IOCS16­ 34 GND
36 Addr 2
38 Chip Select 1­ 40 GND

IDE Connector Pin Definitions

(J44, J38)

IDE 2

IDE1

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MS

DIMM 4A

DIMM 4B

DIMM 3A

DIMM 3B

North Bridge

IDE #1

IDE #2

USB

0/1

VGA

COM1

8-pin
PWR

24-Pin ATX PWR

Fan6

SI/O

PCI#6 PCI 6 6 MH z

Battery

JWOR

FAN1

E7320

J15

USB2/3

JF1

JBT1

JLAN1

JPL1

JF2

CL CMOS

Fan4

Fan3

Fan2

CPU2

CPU1

PW1

BIOS

Buzzer

JL1

DS4

Fan5

JPG1

GLAN
Enable

COM2

6300ESB

Floppy

PW2

DS1

JWD

VGA
Controller

JLAN2

GLAN
CTRL

JPL2

IPMI 2.0 Socket

I-

SATA0

I-

SATA1

DIMM 1B
DIMM 1A
DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

GLAN
CTRL

JB1

JB2

Port1
LED

Port2

LED

Unbuffered ECC DDR-333(IB Local Memory)

WOL

JPE1

JPIB1

J13

F/P CTRL

DS9

DS8

DS7

DS5

DS2

MT25208

InfiniBand
chip

VGA

Memory

South Bridge

JPD1

IPMI 2.0 Socket

J20 is designated as the IPMI 2.0
Socket for the Motherboard.

(*Note: The function of USB Con-

sole Redirection built in with the
IPMI 2.0 card is not supported by
the motherboard.)

IPMI

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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

3-1 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 removing any hardware components.

Before Power On

1. Make sure that no short circuits exist between the motherboard and
chassis.

2. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those
for the keyboard and mouse.

3. Remove all add-on cards.

4. Install one CPU in socket#1 (making sure it is fully seated) and connect
the chassis speaker and the power LED to the motherboard. (Be sure
to check all jumper settings as well.)

5. Make sure to use the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as recom­mended by the Manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside
down to avoid possible explosion.

No Power

1. Make sure that no short circuits exist between the motherboard and the
chassis.

2. Verify that all jumpers are set to their default positions.

3. Make sure that the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly
set.

4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.

5. 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.

No Video

1. If the power is on but you have no video--in this case, please first
remove all the add-on cards and cables.

2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to the
Appendix for details on beep codes.

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Losing the System’s Setup Configuration

1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality
power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup informa­tion. Refer to 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 fix the Setup Configuration problem, contact
your vendor for repairs.

3-2 Technical Support Procedures

Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also,
note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Super Micro does not sell directly
to end-users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for
troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s)
with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

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 that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed.

2. Determine if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed and make
sure that the BIOS setup is configured for the fastest speed of RAM
used. It is recommended to use the same RAM speed for all DIMMs in
the system.

3. Make sure you are using the correct type of Registered, ECC DDR2 400
(PC3200) SDRAM (*recommended by the manufacturer.)

4. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module be­tween two slots and noting the results.

5. Make sure all memory modules are fully seated in their slots. As an
interleaved memory scheme is used, you must install two modules at a
time, beginning with DIMM #1A, then DIMM #1B, and so on (see Section
2-3).

6. Check the position of the 115V/230V switch on the power supply.

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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently
Asked Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our
web site (http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before con­tacting Technical Support.

2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our web site at

(http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/).

Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed depending on the modifications
to the boot block code.

3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information

when contacting Super Micro for technical support:

• Motherboard model and PCB revision number

• BIOS release date/version (this can be seen on the initial display when
your system first boots up)

•System configuration
An example of a Technical Support form is on our web site at

(http://www.supermicro.com/support/contact.cfm).

4. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number
ready when placing a call to our technical support department. We can
be reached by e-mail at [e-mail], by phone at:

[phone], option 2, or by fax at [phone].

3-3 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What are the various types of memory that my mother­board can support?

Answer: The X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that sup-

port registered ECC DDR2 400 (PC3200) SDRAM modules. It is strongly
recommended that you do not mix memory modules of different speeds and
sizes.

Question: How do I update my BIOS?

Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are

experiencing no problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located
on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com. Please check our BIOS
warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our
web site. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure it is newer
than your BIOS before downloading.

Question: How do I recover my BIOS?
Answer:

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1. Download the correct BIOS Image file from our website into a floppy disk
and re-name the BIOS Image file as "super.rom".

2. Place the floppy disk in drive A. Press and hold <CTRL> and <Home> at
the same time. Turn on the power with these keys pressed until your floppy
drive starts reading.

3. Your screen will remain blank until the BIOS program is done. If the
system reboots correctly, then the recovery was successful. The BIOS

Recovery Procedure will not update the boot block in your BIOS.

Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?

Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs

that will greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the
CD and install the applications you need. Applications on the CD include
chipset drivers for Windows and security and audio drivers. Note: The CD
is a bootable disc and can be used to create driver diskettes.

3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is
required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain
service by calling your 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. Shipping and handling charges will be ap­plied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover dam­ages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse,
abuse or improper handling of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product
problems.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

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Chapter 4

AMIBIOS

4-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS for the X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2. The
AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily upgraded
using a floppy disk-based program. This chapter describes the basic navi­gation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens.

Starting the BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, hit the <Delete> key while the
system is booting-up.

(*Note: In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup
screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>,
<F2>, and so on.)

Each main the BIOS menu option is described in this user’s guide. The Main
BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all
the options that can be configured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be config­ured. Options in blue can be configured by the user. The right frame dis­plays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text
message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in
white. Often a text message will accompany it.

(*Note: The AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains
the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.)

The AMI BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot
keys. Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time
during the setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <En­ter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so on.

(*Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.)

Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS
to prevent possible boot failure.

(*Note: All functionality, features and components related to the InfiniBand
are available for the X6DVL-INF only.)

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4-2 Main Setup

When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main
setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting
the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is
shown below.

When you select the Main Setup, the following items will be automatically
displayed:

System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed:

AMI BIOS
Version
Build Date
ID

Processors

When you select this option, the AMI BIOS will automatically display the
status of processors as shown in the screen below:

Type
Speed
Count

System Memory

This option allows the AMI BIOS to display the status of memory installed in
the system.

Size

This option allows the AMI BIOS to display the size of memory installed in
the system.

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System Time/System Date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time
or System Date by using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the
keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the <Arrow> keys to move between
fields. The date must be entered in DAY/MM/DD/YY format. The time is
entered in HH:MM:SS format.(*Note: The time is in 24-hour format. For ex­ample, 5:30 A.M. appears as 05:30:00, and 5:30P.M. as 17:30:00.)

4-3 Advanced Settings

Warning

When you first enter the Advanced Setup screen, the Setup Warning
will be displayed. Please follow the instruction and set the correct
value for each item to prevent the system from malfunctioning. If this
occurs, revert the setting to the default value.

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XX

XCPU Configuration Sub Menu

Configure Advanced CPU Settings

This option allows the user to configure Advanced CPU settings for the
processor(s) installed in the system.

Ratio CMOS Setting

This option allows the user to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock
and the FSB Frequency. (*Note: if an invalid ratio is entered, the AMIBIOS
will restore the setting to the previous state.)

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Max CPUID Value Limit

This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this
function to boot legacy OS that cannot support processors with extended
CPUID functions. The options are Enabled, and Disabled.

Hardware Prefetcher

This feature allows the user to enable the Hardware Prefetcher function.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

This feature allows the user to enable the function of Adjacent Cache Line
Prefetch. If Disabled , the CPU will prefetch data at 64-bit per cache line.
If Enabled, it will fetch data at 128-bit per cache line.

Hyper Threading Function

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the function of Hyper
Threading. Enabling Hyper Threading results in increased CPU performance.

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.

This setting allows the system to set the CPU speed. Select Maximum to set
the CPU to operate only at its maximum speed. Select Minimum to set the
CPU to only operate at its minimum speed. Select Automatic to allow the
CPU speed to be controlled by the operating system. Select Disabled to
allow the CPU to operate only at its default speed.

CPU Force PR#

If Enabled, the FORCEPR# will function as an input pin. If disabled, the state
of FORCEPR# will be ignored by the CPU. The options are: Enabled and
Disabled.

VRM Protection Temperature

This setting allows you to set the VRM Protection Temperature. The options
are: 880C, 980C, and 1080C.

Select TM2 VID

This setting allows you to set the TM2 VID value. Enter a number from 14
to 35 to select the desired voltage value (from 1.000V to 1.2625V.) The

default setting is 30: 1.2000.

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XX

X

IDE Configuration Sub Menu

The screen for the Primary IDE Master is shown below:

When you select this Sub Menu, the AMI BIOS automatically displays the
status of the following items:

IDE Configuration

This feature allows the user to set the IDE mode. The options are:
Disabled, P-ATA (Parallel ATA) Only, S-ATA (Serial ATA) Only, and P-
ATA & S-ATA. (*Please refer to Addendum D for Parallel ATA and Serial
ATA information.)

P-ATA & S-ATA

Combined Mode Operation

This feature allows the user to select the IDE Combined Mode. The
options are: P-ATA (Parallel ATA) 1ST Channel and S-ATA (Serial
ATA 1st Channel).

S-ATA Ports Definition

This feature allows the user to configure Serial ATA Ports. The
options are: P0-Master/P1-Slave, P0-Slave/P1-Master.

P-ATA Only

S-ATA Running Enhanced Mode

Select Yes if you want the function of Serial ATA Enhanced Mode to
be enabled at all times. The options are Yes and No.

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P-ATA Channel Selection

This feature allows the user to select which channel to set the
Parallel ATA Mode. The options are: Primary, Secondary or Both.

S-ATA Ports Definition

This feature allows the user to configure Serial ATA Ports. The
options are: P0-3rd/P1-4th, P0-4th/P1-3rd.

Configuring S-ATA as RAID

Select Yes to configure Serial ATA as RAID. The options are Yes,
and No.

S-ATA Only

S-ATA Ports Definition

This feature allows the user to configure Serial ATA Ports. The
options are: P0-1st/P1-2nd, P0-2nd/P1-1st.

Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third
IDE Master/Slave, Fourth IDE Master/Slave Sub Menu

From the Advanced Setup screen, press <Enter> to access this sub menu
for the primary, secondary, third and fourth IDE master and slave drives.
Use this screen to select options for the Primary and Secondary IDE drives.
Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and
<Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option.

Type

Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not
Installed, Auto, CDROM and ARMD.

LBA/Large Mode

LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk
drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive
capacities over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with 48-bit LBA
mode addressing. If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133
IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode. The options are Dis­abled or Auto.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of
data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt
if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB
per interrupt. Select Disabled to allow the data to be transferred from
and to the device one sector at a time. Select Auto to allows the data
transfer from and to the device occur multiple sectors at a time if the
device supports it. The options are Auto and Disabled.

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PIO Mode

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 auto detect the PIO mode. Use this value if
the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow the
AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs.
Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer
rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2. It has
a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO
mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 11.1 MBs. Select 4 to allow the AMI
BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. This
setting generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after

1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the speci­fications of the drive.

DMA Mode

Select Auto to allow the BIOS to auto detect the DMA mode. Use this
value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select SWDMA0
to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer
rate of 2.1 MBs. Select SWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word
DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs. Select SWDMA2 to
allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer
rate of 8.3 MBs. Select MWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word
DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs. Select MWDMA1 to
allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate
of 13.3 MBs. Select MWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA
mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. Select UDMA0 to allow
the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6
MBs. It has the same transfer rate as PIO mode 4 and Multi Word DMA
mode 2. Select UDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1. It has
a data transfer rate of 25 MBs. Select UDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use
Ultra DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 33.3 MBs. Select UDMA3
to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of

66.6 MBs. Select UDMA4 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4 . It
has a data transfer rate of 100 MBs. The options are Auto, SWDMAn,
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S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives

Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help
predict impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to auto
detect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS
from using 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 Enabled to activate the function of 32-Bit data transfer. Select
Disabled to deactivate the function. The options are Enabled and Dis-

abled.

Hard Disk Write Protect

Select Enabled to enable the function of Hard Disk Write Protect to prevent
data from being written to HDD. The options are Enabled or Disabled.

IDE Detect Time Out

This feature allows the user to set the time-out value for detecting ATA,
ATA PI devices installed in the system during boot-up. The options are 0
(sec), 5, Mode 1.0, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35.

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XFloppy Configuration

This option allows the user to configure the settings for the Floppy Drives
installed in the system.

Floppy A

Move the cursor to these fields via up and down <arrow> keys to select
the floppy type. The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4",
720 KB 3½", 1.44 MB 3½”, and 2.88 MB 3½".

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Select Enabled to enable the Onboard Floppy Controller. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

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XPCI/PnP Configuration

This feature allows the user to set PCI/PnP configurations for the following
items:

Plug & Play OS

Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (*This is not
required for system boot if you system has an OS that supports Plug &
Play.) Select No to allow the AMIBIOS to configure all devices in the sys-
tem.

PCI Latency Timer

This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. Select 32 to
set the PCI latency to 32 PCI clock cycles. Select 64 to set the PCI latency
to 64 PCI clock cycles. Select 96 to set the PCI latency to 96 PCI clock
cycles. Select 128 to set the PCI latency to 128 PCI clock cycles. Select 160
to set the PCI latency to 160 PCI clock cycles. Select 192 to set the PCI
latency to 192 PCI clock cycles. Select 224 to set the PCI latency to 224 PCI
clock cycles. Select 248 to set the PCI latency to 248 PCI clock cycles.

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

Set this value to allow or prevent the system from assigning an interrupt
address to the VGA adapter card. The options are Yes and No.

Palette Snooping

Select Enabled to inform the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is
installed in the system so that the graphics card can function properly. The
options are Enabled or Disabled.

PCI IDE BusMaster

Set this value to allow or prevent the use of PCI IDE busmastering. Select
Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use PCI busmaster for reading and writing
to IDE drives. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card

This option allows the user to assign a PCI slot number to an Off-board PCI/
ISA IDE card in order for it to function properly. The options are: Auto, PCI
Slot1, PCI Slot2, PCI Slot3, PCI Slot4, PCI Slot5, and PCI Slot6.

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IRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ7/IRQ9/IRQ10/IRQ11/IRQ14/IRQ15

This feature specifies the availability of an IRQ to be used by a PCI, PnP
device. Select Reserved for the IRQ to be used by a Legacy ISA device.
The options are: Available, Reserved.

DMA Channel 0/DMA Channel 1/DMA Channel 3/DMA Channel 5/
DMA Channel 6/DMA Channel 7

Select Available to indicate that a specific DMA channel is available to
be used by a PCI/PnP device. Select Reserved, if the DMA channel
specified is reserved for a Legacy ISA device.

Reserved Memory Size

This feature specifies the size of memory block to be reserved for Legacy
ISA devices. The options are: Disabled, 16K, 32K, 64K.

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XSuper IO Configuration Sub Menu

Serial Port1 Address

This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request ad­dress of serial port 1. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from
accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the
serial port physically becomes unavailable. Select 3F8/IRQ4 to allow the
serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt
address. The options are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3.

Serial Port2 Address

This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request ad­dress of serial port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from
accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled , the
serial port physically becomes unavailable. Select 2F8/IRQ3 to allow the
serial port to use 2F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 3 for the interrupt
address. The options are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3.

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X

Advanced Chipset Settings

This item allows the user to configure the Advanced Chipset settings for
the system.

XNorthBridge Configuration

This feature allows the user to configure the settings for Intel E7320
Lindenhurst VS NorthBridge chipset.

Memory Remap Feature

Select Enabled to allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the
total physical memory. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Memory Mirroring and Sparing

Select Enabled to enable Memory RAS (-Mirroring and Sparing) to allow
the system to create a mirror copy of data written to the memory for data
security. This feature is available when memory supports it. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.

XSouthBridge Configuration

This feature allows the user to configure the settings for Intel ICH South­Bridge chipset.

CPU B.I.S.T. Enable

Select Enabled to enable the function of CPU Built In Self Test. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.

ICH Delayed Transaction

Select Enabled to enable the function of ICH Delayed Transaction to provide
back-compatibility for slower components. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.

ICH DCB Enable

Select Enabled to enable ICH DMA Collection Buffer. The options are En­abled and Disabled.

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XX

XACPI Configuration

This item allows the user to enable or disable ACPI support for the operating
system.

Advanced ACPI Configuration

ACPI 2.0 Features

Select Yes to allow RSDP pointers to point to the 64-bit Fixed System
Description Tables. Select No to deactivate this function. The options are
Yes and No.

ACPI APIC Support

Select Enabled to allow the ACPI APIC Table Pointer to be included in the
RSDP pointer list. The options are Enable and Disabled.

AMI OEMB Table

Select Enabled to allow the OEMB Table Pointer to be included in the
R(x)SDT pointer lists. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Headless Mode

Select Enabled to activate the Headless Operation Mode through ACPI,
which will allow the system to boot up and function properly without
keyboard and monitor display. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

XPower Configuration

This feature allows the user to configure PnP settings.

Power Button Mode

This setting allows you to decide if the system will instantly power off or
will wait for 4 seconds before power-off when the power button is
pressed. The options are Instant off and 4 Seconds.

Restore on AC Power Loss

This setting allows you to decide how the system will react when power
returns after an unexpected power outage. The options are Power Off,
Power On and Last State.

Watch Dog Timer

This setting is used to enable or disabled the function of Watch Dog Timer.
It must be used in conjunction with the WD jumper (see Chapter 2 for
details). The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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XEvent Log Configuration

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log.

View Event Log

This feature allows the user to view all unread events.

Mark All Events as Read

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read.

Clear Event Logs

This setting will clear all event logs when set to OK. The options are OK
and Cancel.

ECC Event Logging

This setting allows you to enable or disable ECC Event logging. The options
are Enabled or Disabled.

Hub Interface Event Logging

This setting allows you to enable or disable Hub Interface Event logging.
The options are Enabled or Disabled.

System Bus Event Logging

This setting allows you to enable or disable System Bus Event logging. The
options are Enabled or Disabled.

Memory Buffer Event Logging

This setting allows you to enable or disable Memory Buffer Event logging.
The options are Enabled or Disabled.

PCI Error Logging

This setting allows you to enable or disable PCI Error logging. The options
are Enabled or Disabled.

XMPS Configuration

This section allows the user to configure the multi-processor table.

MPS Revision
This feature allows the user to select MPS Revision. The options are 1.1 or

1.4.

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PCI Express Configuration

This section allows the user to configure PCI Express slots.

Active State Power Management

Select Enabled to activate the function of power management for signal
transactions between PCI Express L0 and L1 Link. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

I/O Expander and Mode

This feature allows the user to set the IO Expand Mode for Hot Plug sup­port. The options are PCA9555, Two PCA9554, One PCA9554 (Low), One
PCA9554 (High), Two PCA9554A, One PCA9554A (Low), and Two
PCA9554 (High).

PCI Express Compliance Mode

Select Enabled to enable MCH to activate PCI Express Compliance Mode.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Spread Spectrum

Select Enabled to enable Spread Spectrum to allow the system to monitor
and to attempt to reduce the ElectroMagnetic Interference level caused by
components in the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

XRemote Access Configuration

You can use this screen to select options for the Remote Access Configu­ration. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the
<Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option.

Remote Access

This feature allows the user to disable the function of Remote Access. If
Disabled is not selected, then you can select a Remote Access type. The
options are Enabled or Disabled.

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USB Configuration

USB Function

This feature allows you to enable USB Host Controllers. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.

Legacy USB Support

Select Enabled to enable the USB Legacy support. Select Auto to allow
the BIOS to automatically disable legacy support when no USB devices
are connected to the system. Disable legacy support if there are no USB
devices installed in the system. The options are Disabled, Enabled and
Auto.

USB 2.0 Controller

This setting allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 Controller. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

This setting allows you to configure USB 2.0 Controller Mode. The
options are Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed-12Mbps.

USB Mass Storage Device Configurations

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay

This setting allows you to decide how long the system shall wait in an
attempt to detect the presence of a USB Mass Storage Device before it
issues a start command the system to proceed with the next operation
during POST. The options are 10 Seconds, 20 Seconds, 30 Seconds
and 40 Seconds.

Emulation Type

If set to Auto, USB devices that are smaller than 530MB will be emulated
as floppy and the remaining will be emulated as a HDD. Forced FDD

option will allow you to configure a HDD formatted drive to boot as a FDD
(Eg. Zip Drive). The options are: Auto, Floppy, Forced FDD, Hard Disk,

and CD ROM.

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XSystem Health Monitor

This feature allows the AMI BIOS to automatically display the status of the
following items:

CPU Overheat Temperature

The feature allows the user to set the CPU temperature threshold. Use
the <+> key and the <-> key to select a number between 65oC and 90oC.
The default setting is 78oC.

If System Health Function is enabled, the BIOS will automatically display
the status of the following items:

CPU1 Temperature, CPU2 Temperature, System Temperature

The AMI BIOS will automatically display the following information:

CPU1 VCORE/CPU2 VCORE (*for 2U systems),

3.3V Vcc(V), +5 Vin, 12V Vcc(V), -12V Vcc (V), DRAM VTT, 1.2V Vcc,
DIMM Voltage, 1.5V Voltage, 5V Standby, 3.3V Standby

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System Fan Monitor

Fan Speed Control Modes:

This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the
speeds of the onboard fans. If the option is set to "3-pin fan", the fan
speed is controlled based upon the CPU die temperature. When the CPU
die temperature is high, the fan speed will be high as well. If the option is
set to "4-pin", the fan speed will be controlled by the Thermal Manage­ment Settings pre-configured by the user at this feature. Select "3-pin" if
your chassis came with 3-pin fan headers. Select "4-pin" if your chassis
came with 4-pin fan headers. Select "Workstation" if your system is
used as a Workstation. Select "Server" if your system is used as a
Server. Select "Disable" to disable the fan speed control function. This
will allow the onboard fans to run at the full speed (12V) at all time. The
Options are: 1. Disable, 2. 3-pin (Server), 3. 3-pin (Workstation), 4. 4­pin (Server), 5. 4-pin (Workstation).

Fan1 Speed to Fan6 Speed

4-4 Boot Settings Configuration

This item allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the
system:

Quick Boot

Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to skip certain test during POST in
order to shorten the time needed for the system to bootup. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.
Quiet Boot

Set this value to allow the boot up screen options to be modified between
POST messages or the OEM logo. The default setting is Enabled. Select
Disabled to allow the computer system to display the POST messages. Se­lect Enabled to allow the computer system to display the OEM logo.

Add-On ROM Display Mode

Set this option to display add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages. The
default setting is Force BIOS. Select Force BIOS to allow the computer
system to force a third party BIOS to display during system boot. Select
Keep Current to allow the computer system to display the BIOS information
during system boot. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.

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Boot up Num-Lock

Set this value to allow the Number Lock setting to be modified during boot
up. The default setting is On. The options are On and Off.

PS/2 Mouse Support

Set this value to allow the PS/2 mouse support to be modified. The options
are Auto, Enabled and Disabled.

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error

Select Enable to activate the function of Wait for F1 if Error. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display

Select Enabled to display Setup Message when the user hits the DEL key.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Interrupt 19 Capture

Select Enabled to allow ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

Quiet Boot Progress Bar

Enable this function to allow the system to display a graphic bar to show
the progress of POST if the item-Quiet Boot (above) has been enabled. The
options are: Enable and Disabled.

XBoot Device Priority

This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot
Device.

The settings are 1st Floppy Drive, CD ROM, HDD, and Disabled. The
default settings are:

· 1st boot device –1st Floppy Drive

· 2nd boot device – CD ROM

· 3rd boot device – HDD

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Hard Disk Drives

This feature allows the user to specify the Boot sequence from available
Hard Drives.

1st Drive/2nd Drive

Specify the boot sequence for 1st Hard Drive. The options are HDD and
Disabled.

XRemovable Drives

This feature allows the user to specify the Boot sequence from available
Removable Drives.

1st Drive/2nd Drive

Specify the boot sequence for 1st Removable Drive. The options are 1st
Floppy Drive, Generic Storage Device and Disabled.

XCD/DVD Drives

This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available
CDROM Drives.

1st Drive

Specify the boot sequence for 1st Hard Drive. The options are CD ROM
and Disabled.

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Change Supervisor Password

Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then,
type in the password.

Change User Password

Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then,
type in the password.

Clear User Password

Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use
the sub menu to clear the user password.

Boot Sector Virus Protection

This option is near the bottom of the Security Setup screen. Select Disabled
to deactivate the Boot Sector Virus Protection. Select Enabled to enable
boot sector protection. When Enabled, the AMI BIOS displays a warning
when any program (or virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to
write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

4-5 Security Settings

the AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both
passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first.

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4-6 Exit Options

Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit
the BIOS Setup screen.

Saving Changes and Exit

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this
option to leave the BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new
system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and
Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent
changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Dis­card Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Discard Changes

Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to
the AMI BIOS Utility Program.

Load Optimal Defaults

To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and
press <Enter>. Then, Select OK to allow the BIOS to automatically load
Optimal Defaults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for
maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer ap­plications.

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and
press <Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system
stability, but not maximum performance.

Appendix A

BIOS POST Error Beep Codes and DS7/DS8 LED

POST 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. The error messages normally appear on
the screen.

Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the
boot-up procedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your
system manufacturer for possible repairs.

These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible
beeps. The numbers on the fatal error list, on the following page,
correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error. All
errors listed, with the exception of Beep Code 8, are fatal errors.

POST codes may be read on the debug LEDs located beside the LAN port
on the motherboard backplane. See the description of the Debug LEDs
(LED1 and LED2) in Section 2-6.

Appendix A: AMIBIOS Error Beep Codes

A-1

A-1 AMIBIOS POST Error Beep Codes

Beep Code Error Message Description

1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset.

(Ready to power up.)

5 short, 1 long Memory error No memory detected in

system

7 beeps General Exception error

(processor exception interrupt error)

8 beeps Display memory read/write error Video adapter missing or

with faulty memory

9 beeps AMIBIOS checksum error

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A-2 DS7/DS8 LED Post Codes

LED Indicators Description/Message

DS7 DS8

On On PWR On
On Off SPD Read OK
Of f On Memory Size-OK
Off Off Starting Bus Initialization

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Appendix B

BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes

When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O
port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment
can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h.

B-1 Uncompressed Initialization Codes

The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution:

Checkpoint Code Description

D0h The NMI is disabled. Power on delay is starting. Next, the initialization

code checksum will be verified.

D1h Initializing the DMA controller, performing the keyboard controller

BAT test, starting memory refresh, and entering 4 GB flat mode next.

D3h Starting memory sizing next.

D4h Returning to real mode. Executing any OEM patches and setting the

Stack next.

D5h Passing control to the uncompressed code in shadow RAM at

E000:0000h. The initialization code is copied to segment 0 and control
will be transferred to segment 0.

D6h Control is in segment 0. Next, checking if <Ctrl> <Home> was pressed

and verifying the system BIOS checksum. If either <Ctrl> <Home>
was pressed or the system BIOS checksum is bad, next will go to
checkpoint code E0h. Otherwise, going to checkpoint code D7h.

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B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes

The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution:

Checkpoint Code Description

E0h The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next,

beginning the base 512 KB memory test.
E1h Initializing the interrupt vector table next.
E2h Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next.

E6h Enabling the floppy drive controller and Timer IRQs. Enabling internal

cache memory.
Edh Initializing the floppy drive.

Eeh Looking for a floppy diskette in drive A:. Reading the first sector of

the diskette.
Efh A read error occurred while reading the floppy drive in drive A:.
F0h Next, searching for the AMIBOOT.ROM file in the root directory.
F1h The AMIBOOT.ROM file is not in the root directory.
F2h Next, reading and analyzing the floppy diskette FAT to find the

clusters occupied by the AMIBOOT.ROM file.
F3h Next, reading the AMIBOOT.ROM file, cluster by cluster.
F4h The AMIBOOT.ROM file is not the correct size.
F5h Next, disabling internal cache memory.
FBh Next, detecting the type of flash ROM.
FCh Next, erasing the flash ROM.
FDh Next, programming the flash ROM.

FFh Flash ROM programming was successful. Next, restarting the

system BIOS.

B-3 Uncompressed Initialization Codes

The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution.
These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM.

Checkpoint Code Description

03h The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on

condition.
05h The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache memory.
06h Uncompressing the POST code next.
07h Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.
08h The CMOS checksum calculation is done next.
0Ah The CMOS checksum calculation is done. Initializing the CMOS status

register for date and time next.
0Bh The CMOS status register is initialized. Next, performing any required

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initialization before the keyboard BAT command is issued.

0Ch The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Next, issuing the BAT

command to the keyboard controller.

0Eh The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verified.

Next, performing any necessary initialization after the keyboard
controller BAT command test.

0Fh The initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test is

done. The keyboard command byte is written next.

10h The keyboard controller command byte is written. Next, issuing the

Pin 23 and 24 blocking and unblocking command.

11h Next, checking if <End or <Ins> keys were pressed during power on.

Initializing CMOS RAM if the Initialize CMOS RAM in every boot
AMIBIOS POST option was set in AMIBCP or the <End> key was
pressed.

12h Next, disabling DMA controllers 1 and 2 and interrupt controllers 1 and

2.

13h The video display has been disabled. Port B has been initialized. Next,

initializing the chipset.
14h The 8254 timer test will begin next.
19h The 8254 timer test is over. Starting the memory refresh test next.

1Ah The memory refresh line is toggling. Checking the 15 second on/off

time next.

2Bh Passing control to the video ROM to perform any required configu-

ration before the video ROM test.

2Ch All necessary processing before passing control to the video ROM

is done. Looking for the video ROM next and passing control to it.
2Dh The video ROM has returned control to BIOS POST. Performing any

required processing after the video ROM had control.
23h Reading the 8042 input port and disabling the MEGAKEY Green

PC feature next. Making the BIOS code segment writable and

performing any necessary configuration before initializing the

interrupt vectors.
24h The configuration required before interrupt vector initialization

has completed. Interrupt vector initialization is about to begin.

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Checkpoint Code Description

25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the

POST DIAG switch is on.
27h Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next.
28h Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring

the monochrome mode and color mode settings next.
2A h Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if

present. See the last page for additional information.
2Eh Completed post-video ROM test processing. If the EGA/VGA

controller is not found, performing the display memory read/write

test next.

2Fh The EGA/VGA controller was not found. The display memory read/

write test is about to begin.

30h The display memory read/write test passed. Look for retrace

checking next.

31h The display memory read/write test or retrace checking failed.

Performing the alternate display memory read/write test next.

32h The alternate display memory read/write test passed. Looking for

alternate display retrace checking next.
34h Video display checking is over. Setting the display mode next.
37h The display mode is set. Displaying the power on message next.

38h Initializing the bus input, IPL, general devices next, if present. See the

last page of this chapter for additional information.

39h Displaying bus initialization error messages. See the last page of this

chapter for additional information.

3Ah The new cursor position has been read and saved. Displaying the

Hit <DEL> message next.

3Bh The Hit <DEL> message is displayed. The protected mode memory

test is about to start.
40h Preparing the descriptor tables next.

42h The descriptor tables are prepared. Entering protected mode for the

memory test next.

43h Entered protected mode. Enabling interrupts for diagnostics mode

next.

44h Interrupts enabled if the diagnostics switch is on. Initializing data to

check memory wraparound at 0:0 next.

45h Data initialized. Checking for memory wraparound at 0:0 and finding

the total system memory size next.

46h The memory wraparound test is done. Memory size calculation has

been done. Writing patterns to test memory next.

47h The memory pattern has been written to extended memory. Writing

patterns to the base 640 KB memory next.

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Checkpoint Code Description

48h Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory

below 1 MB next.

49h The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and verified.

Determining the amount of memory above 1 MB memory next.

4Bh The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and verified.

Checking for a soft reset and clearing the memory below 1 MB for
the soft reset next. If this is a power on situation, going to checkpoint
4Eh next.

4Ch The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing

the memory above 1 MB next.

4Dh The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving

the memory size next. Going to checkpoint 52h next.

4Eh The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft reset.

Displaying the first 64 KB memory size next.

4Fh The memory size display has started. The display is updated during

the memory test. Performing the sequential and random memory test
next.

50h The memory below 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Adjusting

the displayed memory size for relocation and shadowing next.

51h The memory size display was adjusted for relocation and shadow-

ing.
Testing the memory above 1 MB next.

52h The memory above 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Saving

the memory size information next.

53h The memory size information and the CPU registers are saved.

Entering real mode next.

54h Shutdown was successful. The CPU is in real mode. Disabling the

Gate A20 line, parity, and the NMI next.

57h The A20 address line, parity, and the NMI are disabled. Adjusting

the memory size depending on relocation and shadowing next.

58h The memory size was adjusted for relocation and shadowing.

Clearing the Hit <DEL> message next.

59h The Hit <DEL> message is cleared. The <WAIT...> message is

displayed. Starting the DMA and interrupt controller test next.

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Checkpoint Code Description

60h The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller

1 base register test next.
62h The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA

controller 2 base register test next.
65h The DMA controller 2 base register test passed. Programming DMA

controllers 1 and 2 next.
66h Completed programming DMA controllers 1 and 2. Initializing the 8259

interrupt controller next.
67h Completed 8259 interrupt controller initialization.
7Fh Extended NMI source enabling is in progress.
80h The keyboard test has started. Clearing the output buffer and

checking for stuck keys. Issuing the keyboard reset command next.
81h A keyboard reset error or stuck key was found. Issuing the keyboard

controller interface test command next.
82h The keyboard controller interface test completed. Writing the com-

mand byte and initializing the circular buffer next.
83h The command byte was written and global data initialization has

completed. Checking for a locked key next.
84h Locked key checking is over. Checking for a memory size mismatch

with CMOS RAM data next.
85h The memory size check is done. Displaying a soft error and checking

for a password or bypassing WINBIOS Setup next.
86h The password was checked. Performing any required programming

before WINBIOS Setup next.
87h The programming before WINBIOS Setup has completed.

Uncompressing the WINBIOS Setup code and executing the

AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup utility next.

88h Returned from WINBIOS Setup and cleared the screen. Performing

any necessary programming after WINBIOS Setup next.
89h The programming after WINBIOS Setup has completed. Displaying the

power on screen message next.

8Bh The first screen message has been displayed. The <WAIT...>

message is displayed. Performing the PS/2 mouse check and

extended BIOS data area allocation check next.
8Ch Programming the WINBIOS Setup options next.
8Dh The WINBIOS Setup options are programmed. Resetting the hard disk

controller next.
8Fh The hard disk controller has been reset. Configuring the floppy drive

controller next.

91h The floppy drive controller has been configured. Configuring the hard

disk drive controller next.

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Checkpoint Code Description

95h Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page of

this chapter for additional information.

96h Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM at C800.

97h Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has com-

pleted. The adaptor ROM check is next.

98h The adaptor ROM had control and has now returned control to BIOS

POST. Performing any required processing after the option ROM
returned control.

99h Any initialization required after the option ROM test has completed.

Configuring the timer data area and printer base address next.

9Ah Set the timer and printer base addresses. Setting the RS-232 base

address next.

9Bh Returned after setting the RS-232 base address. Performing any

required initialization before the Coprocessor test next.

9Ch Required initialization before the Coprocessor test is over. Initializing

the Coprocessor next.

9Dh Coprocessor initialized. Performing any required initialization after

the Coprocessor test next.

9Eh Initialization after the Coprocessor test is complete. Checking the

extended keyboard, keyboard ID, and Num Lock key next. Issuing the
keyboard ID command next.

A2 h Displaying any soft errors next.

A3h The soft error display has completed. Setting the keyboard typematic

rate next.

A4h The keyboard typematic rate is set. Programming the memory wait

states next.

A5h Memory wait state programming is over. Clearing the screen and

enabling parity and the NMI next.

A7h NMI and parity enabled. Performing any initialization required before

passing control to the adaptor ROM at E000 next.

A8h Initialization before passing control to the adaptor ROM at E000h

completed. Passing control to the adaptor ROM at E000h next.

A9h Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any

initialization required after the E000 option ROM had control next.

Aah Initialization after E000 option ROM control has completed. Displaying

the system configuration next.

Abh Uncompressing the DMI data and executing DMI POST initialization

next.
B0h The system configuration is displayed.
B1h Copying any code to specific areas.

00h Code copying to specific areas is done. Passing control to INT 19h

boot loader next.

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Notes

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C-1 Introduction to the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA
RAID Controller Driver

Serial ATA (SATA)

Serial ATA(SATA) is a physical storage interface. It uses a single cable with
a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between
devices. It is a serial link which supports SATA Transfer rates from
150MBps. Because the serial cables used in SATA are thinner than the
traditional cables used in Parallel ATA(PATA), SATA systems have better
airflow and can be installed in smaller chassis than Parallel ATA. In addition,
the cables used in PATA can only extend to 40cm long, while Serial ATA
cables can extend up to one meter. Overall, Serial ATA provides better
functionality than Parallel ATA.

Introduction to the Intel 6300ESB I/O Controller Hub

Located in the South Bridge of the Intel E7320 Chipset, the 6300ESB I/O
Controller Hub provides the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of the
system. It supports 2-channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller (PATA)
and two Serial ATA (SATA) Host Controllers, which support up to two Serial
ATA ports and up to two RAID drives.

(*Note: All functionality, features and components related to the InfiniBand
are available for the X6DVL-INF only.)

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Installing Software Drivers and the

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.

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To configure SATA RAID for Operating Systems that support RAID
functions(--Windows, Red Hat & SuSe, Linux)

1. Select "Advanced Setting" from the AMI BIOS menu.

2. Select the IDE Configuration menu.

3. Change the IDE Configuration to "P-ATA Only."

4. Under the item-"Configure S-ATA as RAID", select "Yes".

5. Tap the <Esc> key and scroll down to "Exit". Select "Save and Exit"
from the "Exit" menu. Press the <Enter> key to save the changes and exit
the BIOS.

6. Once you've exited the BIOS Utility, the system will re-boot.

7. During the system startup, press the <Ctrl> and the <A> keys simulta­neously to run the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility when prompted by
the following message:

Press <Ctrl><A> for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility

The Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Con­troller Driver

Adaptec's Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAID controller adds RAID
functionality to the Serial ATA I/O controller by supporting RAID 0
(Striping) or RAID 1 (Mirroring) to enhance the industry's pioneer PCI-to-e
host controller products. RAID striping (RAID 0) can greatly improve hard
disk I/O performance because of its capability in striping data across
multiple drives. RAID mirroring (RAID 1) allows the data to be simulta­neously written to two drives, so critical data is always available even if
a single hard disk fails. Due to the built-in functionality, the X6DVL-INF/
X6DVL-iG2 is specially designed to keep pace with the increasing
performance demands of computer systems by improving disk I/O
throughput and providing data accessibility regardless of a single disk
failure. By incorporating the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA into the
motherboard design, Supermicro's X6DVL-INF/X6DVL-iG2 offers the user
with the benefits of SATARAID without the high costs associated with
hardware RAID applications.

(*Note: For Adaptec's RAID Driver Installation Instructions, please refer to
the Adaptec RAID Controller User's Guide: "Emb_SA_RAID_UG.pdf" in the
CD that came with this motherboard. You can also download a copy of
Adaptec's User's Guide from our web site at www.supermicro.com.)

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Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)

The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility,
including:

*Array Configuration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create,
configure and manage arrays.

* Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks.
To run the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility, you will need to enable the

RAID function in the system BIOS (refer to Chapter 4 for System BIOS
Configurations), and then, press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously
when prompted to do so during the system startup. (Refer to the previ­ous page for detailed instructions.)

(*Note: To select an option, use the arrow keys to highlight the item and
then press the <Enter> key to select it. To return to the previous menu,
press the <ESC> key.)

A. Using the Array Configuration Utility (ACU)

The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) 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> key

simultaneously, and the main menu will appear.

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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" from the main menu (as shown above).

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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.)

4. From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to view
and press Enter.

The Array Properties dialog box appears, showing detailed
information on the array. The physical disks associated with the array are

displayed here.

5. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.

Deleting Arrays

*Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent
the loss of data. Deleted arrays cannot be restored.

To delete an existing array:

1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access
the ARC utility.

2. From the ARC main menu, select Array Configuration Utility
(ACU).

3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays.

4. Select the array you wish to delete and press Delete.

5. In the Array Properties dialog box, select Delete and press
Enter. The following prompt is displayed:

*Warning!! Deleting the array will render array unusable. Do you
want to delete the array?(Yes/No):

RAID 1 only—the following prompt is also displayed:

Deleting the partition will result in data loss! Do you also want to
delete the partition? (Yes/No):

6. Press Yes to delete the array or partition or No to return to the
previous menu.

7. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.

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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. See Initializing Disk Drives.

To create an array:
1 Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to

access the ARC utility.

2 From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility Main Menu
(ACU) (as shown on the first screen on page C-5).

3 From the ACU menu, select Create Array.
4 Select the disks for the new array and press Insert (as the screen

shown below).
(*Note: To deselect any disk, highlight the disk and press Delete.)

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5 Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. The
Array Properties menu displays (as the screen shown below).

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. (Refer to Adaptec's
User's Guide in the enclosed CD.)

To assign properties to the new array:

1. In the Array Properties menu (as shown in the screen below), select
an array type and press Enter.

Note that only the available array types: RAID 0, and RAID1, are dis­played on the screen. (*RAID 0 or RAID 1 requires two drives.)

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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. It is recommended that you do not change
the default setting.)

4. The item: "Create RAID via" allows you to select between the
different creating methods for RAID 0 and RAID 1.

The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate.

(*Note: If you select Migrate for RAID 0, or Build for RAID 1, you will be

asked to select the source drive. The contents of the source drive will be
preserved. However, the data on the new drive will be lost.)

Raid Level Create Via When Appropriate

RAID 0 No Init Creating a RAID 0 on new drives
RAID 0 Migrate

(*Note)

Creating a RAID 0 from one new drive and
one drive with data you wish to preserve

RAID 1 Build1 Any time you wish to create a RAID 1, but especially if

you have data on one drive that you wish to preserve

RAID 1 Clear Creating a RAID 1 on new drives, or when you want to

ensure that the array contains no data after creation.

RAID 1 Quick & Init Fastest way to create a RAID 1.

Appropriate when using new drives

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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.

2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU, you can
restart it by pressing Ctrl+R.

3. A RAID 1 created using the Quick Init option may return some data mis­compares if you later run a consistency check. This is normal and is not
a cause for concern.

4. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a
RAID . However, during a build operation, only the smaller drive can be
selected as the source or first drive.

5. When migrating from single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger
drive to a smaller drive is allowed. However, the destination drive must
be at least half the capacity of the source drive.

6. Adaptec does not recommend that you migrate or build an array on
Windows dynamic disks (volumes), as it will result in data loss.

Warning: Do not interrupt the creation of a RAID 0 using the Migrate
option. If you do, you will not be able to restart, or to recover the data

that was on the source drive.

5. When you are finished, press Done (as the screen shown below).

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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. Do
you want to make this array bootable? (Yes/No):" Then, a bootable array
will be created. An asterisk will appear next to the bootable array (as

shown in the picture below:)

Deleting a Bootable Array

To delete a bootable array:

1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays.

2. From the List of Arrays, select the bootable array (*) you want to delete,

and press Ctrl+B. (* a bootable array is the array marked with an asterisk
(as shown in the picture above.)

3. Enter Y to delete a bootable array when the following message is
displayed: "The array is already marked bootable. Do you want to make this
array as not bootable? (Yes/No):" Then, the bootable array will be deleted
and the asterisk will disappear.

(*Note: do not use the delete key to delete the bootable array.)

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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.

Caution: Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the
disk and makes any data on the disk inaccessible. If the drive
is used in an array, you may not be able to use the array again.
Do not initialize a disk that is part of a boot array. To
determine which disks are associated with a particular array,
please refer to Viewing Array Properties.

To initialize drives:

1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to

access the ARC utility.

2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU) (as
shown in the screen below).

3. Select Initialize Drives (as shown in the screen below).

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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).

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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.

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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 get the array to
Optimal status. For a critical array Rebuild operation, the optimal drive is
the source drive.

*Note 2: If no spare array exists and a hard disk drive fails, you need to
create a spare before you can rebuild an array.

To Rebuild an array:
1 From the Main Menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown in the screen

below). From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to Rebuild.
2 Press Ctrl+R to Rebuild.

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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.)

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3 Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screen
below.)

2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities as shown in the screen
below.

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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. Be
sure to back up your data before performing this operation.)

2. Verify Disk Media—Scans the media of a disk drive for
defects.

To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility

1. Once you have completed RAID array configurations, press ESC to

exit. The following screen will appear.

2. Press Yes to exit the Utility.

(*For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please
refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the CD included in your
shipping package. You can also download a copy of Adaptec
User's Guide from our web site at: www. supermicro.com.)

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m. After Windows OS Installation is completed, the system will automati­cally reboot.

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the Windows OS

f. Insert Microsoft Windows OS Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the
system will start to boot up from CD.

g. Press the <F6> key when the message-"Press F6 if you need to install
a third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays.

h. When the Windows OS Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify
additional device(s).

i. Insert the driver diskette-"Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA Raid Controller
Driver" into Drive A: and press the <Enter> key.

j. Choose Adaptec Embedded Host Serial ATA Raid Controller from the list
indicated in the Windows OS Setup Screen, and press the <Enter> key.

k. Press the <Enter> key to continue the installation process. (If you need
to specify any additional devices to be installed, do it at this time.) Once
all devices are specified, press the <Enter> key to continue with the
installation.

l. From the Windows OS Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. The OS
Setup will automatically load all device files, and, then, continue the
Windows OS installation.

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.

b. From the list displayed on the screen, choose the item: "Intel ICH5R/
Hance Rapids SATA Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec)" and press <ENTER>.

c. From the next screen displayed, choose the OS driver you want to
install and press <Enter>.

d. Insert a formatted diskette into drive A: and press <Enter> as
prompted.

e. Exit the program after the process is completed. Then, reboot the
system.