X8DTU-6F+
X8DTU-6TF+
X8DTU-6F+-LR
X8DTU-6TF+-LR
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0a
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environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
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to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your
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Manual Revision 1.0a
Release Date: Oct. 11, 2011
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Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
X8DTU-6F+/X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6(T)F+-LR motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The X8DTU-6F+/X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6(T)F+-LR motherboard supports
the Intel 5500/5600 Series processors, the fi rst dual-processing platform that sup-
ports the Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) Technology, providing the next generation point-to-point system interface to replace the current Front Side Bus. With the
5500/5600 Series processors built in, the X8DTU-6F+/X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6(T)
F+-LR motherboard substantially enhances system performance in a small formfactor package. Please refer to our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/)
for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be installed and
serviced by professional technicians.
Preface
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 provides quick installation instructions.
Chapter 2 describes the features, specifi cations and performance of the mother-
board and provides detailed information about the 5520 chipset.
Chapter 3 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when in-
stalling the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the
system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 4, which describes troubleshooting procedures for video, memory and system setup stored in the CMOS.
Chapter 5 includes an introduction to the BIOS and provides detailed information
on running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.
Appendix B lists Other Software Program Installation Instructions.
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Conventions Used in the Manual
Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and
to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself:
Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic
system failure or to avoid bodily injury
Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation
or to prevent damage to the components
Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or provides information for correct system setup.
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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
Website: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
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Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525
Email: sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)
support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)
rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacifi c
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991
Website: www.supermicro.com.tw
Email: support@supermicro.com.tw (Technical Support)
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-5990 (Technical Support)
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Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Quick Installation Guide
1-1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................................................1-1
1-2 Installing the Passive CPU Heatsink .............................................................. 1-1
1-3 Installing the Memory Modules .......................................................................1-2
1-4 Installing the I/O Shield ................................................................................... 1-2
1-5 Installing the Motherboard ..............................................................................1-3
1-6 Connecting the Power Supply.........................................................................1-3
1-7 Installing Internal Peripherals ..........................................................................1-4
1-8 Installing External Peripherals ........................................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Overview
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Chipset Overview ...........................................................................................2-11
2-3 Special Features ...........................................................................................2-12
2-4 PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 2-12
2-5 ACPI Features ...............................................................................................2-13
2-6 Power Supply ................................................................................................2-13
2-7 Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller ........................................... 2-14
2-8 Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 2-14
Chapter 3 Installation
3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ..................................................................................3-1
3-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................3-2
Installing an LGA 1366 Processor ..................................................................3-2
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 3-4
Removing the Passive Heatsink .....................................................................3-5
Installing an Active Heatsink ........................................................................... 3-6
Removing the Active Heatsink ........................................................................ 3-7
3-3 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules ...............................................3-8
Installing & Removing DIMMs .........................................................................3-8
Removing Memory Modules ........................................................................... 3-8
3-4 Motherboard Installation ................................................................................3-13
Tools Needed ................................................................................................ 3-13
Location of Mounting Holes .......................................................................... 3-13
Installing the Motherboard ............................................................................3-14
3-5 Control Panel Connectors/I/O Ports..............................................................3-15
Back Panel Connectors/I/O Ports .................................................................3-15
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Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Defi nitions ........................................... 3-15
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ............................................3-16
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...................................................................... 3-17
Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 3-18
Video Connector .......................................................................................3-18
Gigabit Ethernet Ports .............................................................................. 3-19
10Gb TLAN Ports and SFP+ Devices (X8DTU-6TF+) ............................. 3-19
Unit Identifi er Switches .............................................................................3-20
Front Control Panel ....................................................................................... 3-21
Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions............................................................... 3-22
NMI Button ............................................................................................... 3-22
Power LED ..............................................................................................3-22
HDD/FP UID Switch ................................................................................. 3-23
NIC1 LED Indicator .................................................................................. 3-23
NIC2 LED Indicator .................................................................................. 3-24
Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED ............................................ 3-24
Power Fail LED ........................................................................................ 3-25
Reset Button ........................................................................................... 3-25
Power Button ........................................................................................... 3-26
3-6 Connecting Cables ........................................................................................ 3-27
Power Connectors ...................................................................................3-27
Fan Headers ............................................................................................. 3-28
Chassis Intrusion .....................................................................................3-28
Internal Speaker .......................................................................................3-29
IPMB .........................................................................................................3-29
DOM Power Connector ............................................................................ 3-30
Overheat LED/Fan Fail ............................................................................3-30
T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers .............................................................................. 3-31
Power SMB (I
2
C) Connector .................................................................... 3-31
UIO Power Connector .............................................................................. 3-32
SAS BBU Connector ................................................................................ 3-32
3-7 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................3-34
Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................3-34
GLAN and TLAN Enable .......................................................................... 3-34
CMOS Clear ............................................................................................. 3-35
Watch Dog Enable/Disable ...................................................................... 3-35
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C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots ........................................................................3-36
VGA Enable .............................................................................................. 3-36
SAS Enable ............................................................................................. 3-37
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3-8 Onboard LED Indicators ...............................................................................3-38
GLAN 1/2 LEDs ........................................................................................3-38
IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs .....................................................................3-38
10Gb_LAN LED (X8DTU-6TF+) ...............................................................3-39
Onboard Power LED ............................................................................... 3-39
Rear UID LED ......................................................................................... 3-40
BMC Heartbeat LED ............................................................................... 3-40
SAS Activity & SAS Heartbeat LEDs ...................................................... 3-41
SAS Error LED ........................................................................................ 3-41
3-9 Serial ATA (SATA) and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Connections ............... 3-42
Serial ATA Ports........................................................................................ 3-42
SAS Ports ................................................................................................. 3-42
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
4-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ...........................................................................4-1
4-2 Technical Support Procedures ........................................................................4-4
4-3 Frequently Asked Questions ...........................................................................4-5
4-4 Returning Merchandise for Service.................................................................4-6
Chapter 5 BIOS
5-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Main Setup ......................................................................................................5-2
5-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations...................................................................... 5-4
5-4 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 5-26
5-5 Boot Confi guration ........................................................................................5-27
5-6 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 5-28
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes ................................................................................. A-1
Appendix B Software Installation Instructions
B-1 Installing Software Programs ..........................................................................B-1
B-2 Confi guring Supero Doctor III .........................................................................B-2
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Quick Installation Guide
1-1 Installing the CPU
A B
Chapter 1: Quick Installation Guide
Chapter 1
A. Press the socket clip down to unlock
it. Gently lift the socket clip to open the
load plate.
C
C. Align CPU Pin 1 against Socket Pin
1. Once they are aligned, lower the CPU
down to the socket.
To avoid damage, do not rub the CPU pins against the socket.
B. Align the CPU key with the socket
key.
D
D. Once the CPU is fully seated on
the socket, press the socket clip down
to lock it.
1-2 Installing the Passive CPU Heatsink
A. Do not apply thermal grease on
the CPU or the heatsink; the required
amount has been applied.
Screw#1
Screw#4
Screw#2
B. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU,
making sure that the mounting holes are
aligned with those on the retention mechanism on the back side of the CPU.
C. Install two diagonal screws and
tighten them until just snug. (Do not fully
tighten the screws to avoid damaging
the CPU.)
D. Finish the installation by fully installing all sc rews.
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1-3 Installing the Memory Modules
A B C
A. Align the key on the DIMM module
against that of the DIMM socket.
B. Insert the DIMM module straight down
to the DIMM socket.
1-4 Installing the I/O Shield
A
C. Press the notches on the ends of
the DIMM module inwards to lock it.
B
Note: Chassis and I/O plate images are for illustration only. They may be
different from what you have.
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C
B
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1-6 Connecting the Power Supply
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1-7 Installing Internal Peripherals
SATA / SAS Drives
1-8 Installing External Peripherals
Mouse
Keyboard
IPMI LAN
USB 0/1
Serial Port
(COM1)
VGA Port
LAN 1/2 Ports
TLAN 1/2 Ports UID
Switch
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Chapter 2
Overview
2-1 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.
Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.
If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
The following items are included in the retail box.
One (1) Supermicro Mainboard
•
One (1) I/O backpanel shield (MCP-260-00038-0N) •
One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities•
One (1) User's/BIOS Manual (MNL#1188)•
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Motherboard Image
Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB
Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard
you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics
shown in this manual.
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Motherboard Layout
LED2
LED7
UID
UIOP
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
LAN2
(10Gb LAN1)
TLAN1
LAN1
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USB0/1
VGA
COM1
IPMI_LAN
KB/MOUSE
J120
JI2C1
JI2C2
SAS0~3
LED3
JPG1
SAS BBU
SAS4~7
LED5
JPS1
BMC
CTRL
LED6
JWD1
LED4
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
JPTLAN
JPL1
CPU1
Intel 82576
LAN 1/2
CTRL
FAN8/CPU1
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM1C
P1-DIMM1B
PHY
SP1
Battery
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM2C
P1-DIMM3B
X8DTU-6F+
P1-DIMM3A
JF1
LED1
Intel
IOH 36D
JOH1
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM3C
FAN4
FAN5
IPMB
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM2B
FAN3
P2-DIMM1C
P2-DIMM1A
P2-DIMM1B
FAN2
CPU2
FAN7/CPU2
JPI2C1
JPW3
FAN1
JPW2
TPM
JL1
ICH 10R
COM2
I-SATA0
USB6
USB4/5
I-SATA5
Intel
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
JBT1
BIOS
USB7
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
FAN6
Notes
TLAN (10 Gb LAN) Ports 1 &2 are available on the X8DTU-6TF+ only.
•
IPMI 2.0 support is available on the • motherboard. For more information, refer
to the user guide posted on our website @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/
manuals/
JPW1
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D2
UID
UIOP
LED7
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
LAN2
(10Gb LAN1)
TLAN1
LAN1
VGA
COM1
USB0/1
IPMI_LAN
KB/MOUSE
J120
JI2C1
JI2C2
SAS0~3
LED3
JPG1
SAS BBU
SAS4~7
LED5
JPS1
BMC
CTRL
LED6
LED4
JWD1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
JPTLAN
JPL1
CPU1
Intel 82576
LAN 1/2
CTRL
FAN8/CPU1
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM1C
P1-DIMM1B
X8DTU-6F+
PHY
SP1
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM2C
Battery
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM3B
P1-DIMM3A
JF1
LED1
Intel
IOH 36D
JOH1
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM3C
FAN4
FAN5
IPMB
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM2B
FAN3
P2-DIMM1A
P2-DIMM1B
P2-DIMM1C
TPM
JL1
USB4/5
ICH 10R
COM2
I-SATA0
USB6
I-SATA5
Intel
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
JBT1
USB7
T-SGPI
T-SGPI
BIOS
FAN
Notes:
" " indicates the location of "Pin 1".
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Jumpers not indicated are for testing only. •
When LED1 (Onboard Power LED Indicator) is on, system power is on. Unplug •
the power cable before installing or removing any components.
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FAN2
CPU2
FAN7/CPU2
JPI2C1
JPW1
JPW3
FAN1
JPW2
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Jumper
JBT1
2
JI
C1/JI2C2
JPG1
Description Default Setting
Clear CMOS See Chapter 3
SMB to PCI-E Slots Off (Disabled)
VGA Enable Pins 1~2 (Enabled)
JPL1 (G-bit) LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPS1 SAS Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPTLAN (10G-bit) TLAN1/2 Enable (for X8DTU -6TF+) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1~2 (Reset)
X8DTU-6F+/X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6(T)F+-LR Connectors
Connectors Description
Battery Onboard Battery
COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Connections
FAN 1~8 CPU//System Fan Headers (Fans 7, 8: CPU Fans)
IPMB 4-pin External BMC I
2
C Header (for an IPMI Card)
I-SATA 0~5 Intel SB SATA Connectors 0~5
JF1 Front Panel Control Header
J1 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 in x16 Slot
J2 PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slot
JL1 Chassis Intrusion
JOH1 Overheat/Fan Fail LED
2
JPI
C1 Power Supply SMBbus I2C Header
JPW1 ATX 24-Pin Power Connector (See Warning on Pg. 2-6.)
JPW2/JPW3 12V 8-Pin Power Connectors (See Warning on Pg. 2-6.)
JPTM1 Trusted Platform Support Header (JPTM1)
JWF1 SATA DOM (Disk_On_Module) Power
KB/MS PS2 Keyboard/Mouse
LAN1/LAN2 G-bit Ethernet Ports 1/2
TLAN1/TLAN2 10 G-bit Ethernet Ports 1/2 (for X8DTU -6TF+)
IPMI_LAN IPMI_Dedicated LAN
SAS 0~3, 4~7 SAS (Serial_ Attached SCSI) Connectors
SAS BBU (J120) SAS Battery-Backup Unit Connector (Part# BTR-0018L-0000-
LSI)
SP1 Onboard Buzzer (Internal Speaker)
T-SGPIO 1/2 Serial General Purpose I/O Headers
USB 0/1 Back Panel USB 0/1
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USB 4/5 Front-panel accessible USB Connections
USB 6 Type A USB Embedded Drive Connector
USB 7 USB Embedded Drive Connector
UID UID (Unit Identifi er) Switch
UIOP Universal I/O Add-on Card Power Header (See the Warning
below.)
VGA VGA Port
X8DTU-6F+/X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6(T)F+-LR LED Indicators
LED Description State Status
LED 1 Power LED Green: On PWR On
LED 2 UID LED
LED 3 BMC Heartbeat LED Green: Blinking BMC Normal
LED 4 SAS Activity LED Blinking SAS Active
LED 5 SAS Heartbeat LED Blinking SAS Normal
LED 6 SAS Error LED On
10Gb LAN Dual-port
LED7
LED (Up: TLAN1,
Bottom: TLAN2)
Blue: Solid On (from UID Switch),
Blinking (from IPMI)
10Gb Link: Green On
10Gb Active: Green Blinks
1Gb Link: Yellow On
1Gb Active: Yellow Blinks
Unit Identifi ed
SAS Errors
Occurred
Warnings!
To avoid damaging the power supply or motherboard, please use a power sup-
•
ply that contains a 24-pin and two 8-pin power connectors. Be sure to connect
these connectors to the 24-pin (JPW1) and the two 8-pin (JPW2,JPW3) power
connectors on the motherboard. Failure to do so will void the manufacturer
warranty on your power supply and motherboard.
To provide adequate power to the add-on cards installed on the motherboard,
•
please connect the UIOP PWR connector to the power supply for these cards
to work properly.
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CPU
Chapter 2: Overview
Two Intel•
ports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links with a total of
up to 51.2 GT/s Data Transfer Rate (6.4 GT/s per direction)
Memory
RDIMM•
240-pin Reg. DDR3 ECC 1333/1066/800 MHz memory with support of up •
to 288 GB in 18 slots
Note 1. 240-pin Dual Rank (DR) 16 GB Reg. ECC DDR3 1333/1066/800
MHz memory will support up to 288 GB. Memory speed will be downgraded
to 800 MHz. (Refer to the notes in the memory confi guration tables in
Chpt. 3.)
Note 2. 240-pin Quad Rank (QR) 16 GB Reg. ECC DDR3 1066/800 MHz
memory will support up to 192 GB (with 6 DIMMs max. per CPU). Memory
speed will be downgraded to 800 MHz. (Refer to the notes in memory
confi guration tables in Chpt. 3.)
®
5500/5600 Series (LGA 1366) processors; each processor sup-
LRDIMM (Load Reduced DIMM, for X8DTU-6F+-LR and 8XDTU-6TF+-LR
•
Only)
DDR3 ECC 1066 MHz memory with support of up 288 GB in 18 slots
•
Warning: For your system memory to work properly, be sure to use the
correct BIOS ROM for your system.
For the X8DTU+-6F+, use the X8DTU+-6F+BIOS. For the X8DTU+-6F+LR, use the X8DTU+-6F+-LR BIOS.
For the X8DTU+-6TF+, use the X8DTU+-6TF+ BIOS. For the X8DTU+6TF+-LR, use the X8DTU+-6TF+-LR BIOS.
To fl ash the BIOS, refer to http://www.supermicro.com/products/mother-
board/QPI/5500/X8DTU_.cfm?IPMI=Y.
UDIMM
•
Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory of up to
•
48 GB memory
DIMM Sizes
UDIMM 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4GB•
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RDIMM 1 GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB•
Chipset
Intel® 5520 Chipset (IOH-36D & ICH10R)•
Expansion
One (1) PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (J2)•
Slots
One (1) PCI Express2.0 x4 in x16 slot (J1)•
Graphics
Winbond BMC Video Controller (Matrox G200eW)•
Network
One Intel 82576EB Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet •
Dual-Channel Controller
One Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-Channel Controller for TLAN 1/2 •
ports with two Small_Form-Factor Pluggable Transceivers (SFPs) (X8DTU-6TF+
only)
Single Realtek RTL8201N PHY to support IPMI_LAN 2.0
•
I/O Devices SATA Connections
Six (6) SATA Ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support for Windows, RAID 0, 1, 10 •
support for Linux
SAS Connections
Eight (8) SAS Ports with RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50, 60 support•
Integrated IPMI 2.0
IPMI 2.0 supported by the WPCM450 BMC•
Keyboard/Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse ports on the I/O backplane•
Serial (COM) Ports
Two (2) Fast UART 16550 Connections: one 9-pin RS-232 port and one •
header
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Super I/O
Winbond Super I/O 83527HG•
USB Devices
Two (2) USB ports on the rear I/O panel (USB 0/1) One (1) Type A connector •
(USB 6)
Two Front Panel Accessible USB connections (USB 4, 5)
•
One Embedded USB drive connector (USB7)•
BIOS
Chapter 2: Overview
32 Mb SPI AMI BIOS
APM 1.2, PCI 2.3, ACPI 1.0/2.0/3.0, USB Keyboard, Plug & Play (PnP) and •
SMBIOS 2.5
®
SM Flash BIOS
Power Confi guration
ACPI/ACPM Power Management•
Main switch override mechanism•
Power-on mode for AC power recovery•
PC Health
Onboard voltage monitors for CPU core, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, +3.3V Stdby, +5V •
Stdby, VBAT, Memory, Chipset
CPU 6-Phase switching voltage regulator
•
CPU/System overheat LED and control•
CPU Thermal Trip support•
Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support•
Fan Control
Fan status monitoring with fi rmware 4-pin (Pulse Width Modulation) fan speed •
control
Low noise fan speed control
•
System Management
PECI (Platform Environment Confi guration Interface) 2.0 support•
System resource alert via Supero Doctor III•
SuperoDoctor III, Watch Dog, NMI•
Chassis Intrusion Header and Detection•
Dimensions
16.50" (L) x 12.80" (W) (419.10 mm x 325.12 mm)•
Note: For IPMI Confi guration, refer to the Embedded IPMI Confi guration
User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
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DDR3 DIMM
C
I-PASS
I-PASS
B
DDR3 DIMM
LSI
SAS 2108
Optional BBU
512 MB
800 MHz
DDR2
A
B
Processor#1
C
DDR3 DIMM
Gen2 x4
PCI-E x4
in x8 Slot
Gen2 x16
PCI-E x16
Gen2 x8
(Lane Reversal)
COM1
COM2
VGA Connection
PORT0
PORT1
QPI
PORT1
PORT
1,2
PORT
7, 8, 9,10
PORT
5,6
PORT
USB
8,10
BMC
QPI
IOH
ESI
ESI
LPC
RJ45
PORT0
Processor#0
PORT1
QPI
PORT0
PORT
3,4
36D
CLINK
CLINK
Gen2 x8
ICH10R
SIO
W83527HG
PS2 KB/MS
D
E
F
Intel
82599EB
10Gb
TPM
SLB9635TT
1.2
DDR3 DIMM
BIOS
SPI
E
DDR3 DIMM
SFP+
SFP+
PCIE Port 1-4
PCIE Port 5-6
SATAPCI
SATA #0
SATA #1
SATA #2
SATA #3
SATA #4
SATA #5
F
USB
USB 0/1
USB 4/5
USB 6, 7
DDR3 DIMM
Gen1 x4
Intel
82576EB
RJ45 RJ45
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the
features on your motherboard. See the Motherboard Features pages for
the actual specifi cations of each motherboard.
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2-2 Chipset Overview
Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel 5520 platform, the X8DTU6F+/X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6(T)F+-LR mother bo ard pr ovide s the pe r for manc e and
feature sets required for dual-processor-based high-end systems HPC/Cluster
platforms. The 5520 platform consists of the 5500/5600 Series (LGA 1366) process or, t he IOH- 36D (IOH Hub), and the I CH10R (South Br idge). With the Intel
Quick Path inter conn ect (QPI) c ontro ller bui lt in, the 5 50 0/5 60 0 Ser ies Pr oce ssor
is the fi rst dual -pr oces sing plat for m that of fers t he next ge nerati on point- to- poi nt
system interconnect interface, greatly enhancing system performance by utilizing
seria l link interc onne ctio ns whic h allow s for inc reased b andwi dth and s calab ilit y.
The IOH connects to each processor through an independent QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) link. Each link consists of 20 pairs of unidirectional differential lanes
for data t r a ns mi s s i o n in a dd it i o n to a d iffer en ti a l fo rwar de d c l o c k . A f u ll-wi dt h Q PI
link pair provides 84 signals. Each processor supports two QuickPath links, one
going to t he other p roce ssor an d the oth er to the 5 520 IO Hub.
The 552 0 chipset s uppor ts up t o 36 PCI E xpres s Gen2 la nes, pee r-to- peer r ead
and write transactions. The ICH10R provides up to six PCI-Express ports, six
SATA po rt s and si x USB c onnec tion s.
In addit ion, the 5520 c hipset also of fers a wi de range of R AS (Reliab ility, Availability and Serviceability) features. These features include memory interface ECC,
x4/x8 S ingle Devic e Data C orrec tion (SDD C), Cyclic Redund ancy Chec k (CRC),
parit y pr otect ion, o ut- of- ban d regi ster ac ce ss vi a SM Bus, m emor y m ir ror ing, an d
Hot-p lug supp or t on the P CI- Ex pres s Inter fac e.
Main Features of the 5500/5600 Series Processor and the
5520 Chipset
Four processor cores in each processor with 8MB shared cache among cores•
Two full-width Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) links, up to 6.4 GT/s of data •
transfer rate in each direction
Virtualization Technology, Integrated Management Engine supported
•
Point-to-point cache coherent interconnect, fast/narrow unidirectional links, and •
concurrent bi-directional traffi c
Error detection via CRC and error correction via Link-level retry
•
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2-3 Special Features
Recovery from AC Power Loss
The Basic I/O System (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 press
the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to a power-on
state. See the Advanced BIOS Setup section to change this setting. The default
setting is Last State.
2-4 PC Health Monitoring
This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the motherboard. All
have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. An onboard voltage monitor will scan these onboard voltages continuously:
CPU1 Vcore, CPU2 Vcore, 1.5V, 5V, 5VSB, 12V, 3.3Vcc, 3.3VSB, VBAT and Vtt.
Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is sent
to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to defi ne the sensitivity
of the voltage monitor.
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control
The PC health monitor can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The onboard
CPU and chassis fans are controlled by Thermal Management via BIOS (under the
Hardware Monitoring section in the Advanced Setting).
Environmental Temperature Control
The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn
on the thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-defi ned
threshold. The overheat circuitry runs independently from the CPU. Once it detects
that the CPU temperature is too high, it will automatically turn on the thermal fan
control to prevent the CPU from overheating. The onboard chassis thermal circuitry
can monitor the overall system temperature and alert the user when the chassis
temperature is too high.
Note: To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide
adequate airfl ow to your system.
System Resource Alert
This feature is available when used with Supero Doctor III in the Windows OS
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environment or used with Supero Doctor II in Linux. Supero Doctor is used to
notif y the user of cer tain system events. For example, you can also confi gure
Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU
temperat ures, volt ages a nd fan spe eds go beyon d a predefi ned range.
2-5 ACPI Features
ACPI stands for Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifi ca-
tion defi nes a fl exible 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.
In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI also
provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play and an operating
system-independent interface for confi guration control. ACPI leverages the Plug and
Play BIOS data structures, while providing a processor architecture-independent
implementation that is compatible with the Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows
Vista and Windows 2008 Operating Systems.
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.
2-6 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 X8DTU-6F+/X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6(T)F+-LR motherboard accommodates 24pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifi ca-
tions required by the CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, two 12V 8-pin power
connections are also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system. Also
your power supply must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports.
Warning! 1. To avoid damaging the power supply or motherboard, please
use a power supply that contains a 24-pin and two 8-pin power connectors. Be sure to connect these connectors to the 24-pin (JPW1) and the
two 8-pin (JPW2, JPW3) power connectors on the motherboard. Failure
to do so will void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and
motherboard.
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2. To provide adequate power to the add-on cards installed on the motherboard, please connect the UIOP PWR connector to the power supply.
It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX
power supply Specifi cation 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more
information, please refer to the web site at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in
areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line
fi lter 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.
2-7 Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller
The Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller is a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
that supports the 2D/VGA-compatible Graphics Core with PCI interface, Virtual
Media, and Keyboard/Video/Mouse Redirection (KVMR) modules.
The WPCM450 interfaces with the host system via a PCI interface to communicate
with the Graphics core. It supports USB 2.0 and 1.1 for remote keyboard/mouse/
virtual media emulation. It also provides LPC interface to control Super IO functions. The WPCM450 is connected to the network via an external Ethernet PHY
module.
The Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller also supports two high-speed, 16550 compatible
serial communication ports (UARTs). 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 and an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1
Mb/s, which support higher speed modems.
The WPCM450 communicates with onboard components via six SMBus interfaces,
fan control, and Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI) buses.
Note: For more information on IPMI confi guration, please refer to the
Embedded IPMI User's Guide posted on our website @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
2-8 Super I/O
The Super I/O chip (Winbond W83527HG) provides functions that comply with ACPI
(Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy
and ACPI power management through an SMI or SCI function pin.
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Chapter 3
Installation
3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following
measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Precautions
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 that your system chassis provides excellent
•
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the motherboard.
Use the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specifi ed by the manufacturer.
•
Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to prevent static damage.
When unpacking the board, make sure that the person handling it is static protected.
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!
3-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation
When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on
the label area of the fan.
Notes:
Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, 1.
removing, or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install
the processor into the CPU socket before installing the CPU heatsink.
Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before installing the 2.
CPU heatsink and heatsink fans.
When purchasing a motherboard without a 5500/5600 Series processor pre-3.
installed, make sure that the CPU socket plastic cap is in place, and none of
the CPU socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact the retailer immediately.
Refer to the M other boar d Features Se cti on for mo re detai ls on CPU su ppor t.4.
Installing an LGA 1366 Processor
Press the socket clip to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, 1.
from its locking position.
Gently lift the socket clip to open the load plate.2.
Hold the plastic cap at its north and south center edges to remove it from the 3.
CPU socket.
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After removing the plastic cap, using your thumb and the index fi nger, hold 4.
the CPU at the north and south center edges.
Align the CPU key, the semi-circle cutout, against the socket key which is the 5.
notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket.
Once both CPU and the socket are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight 6.
down into the socket. (To avoid damaging the CPU or the socket, do not rub
the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins.)
With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make 7.
sure that the CPU is properly installed.
Once the CPU is securely seated on the socket, lower the CPU load plate to 8.
the socket.
Use your thumb to gently push the socket clip down to the clip lock.9.
Warning: Be sure to save the plastic cap. The motherboard must be
shippe d wit h th e plas tic c a p pro pe rl y inst all ed to p rote ct t he C PU so cket
pins. Shi pme nt wi th out t he pl ast ic c ap p ro per l y inst al led w il l ca use d am age to the s ocket pins .
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Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink
Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die because the 1.
required amount has already been applied.
Place the heatsink on top of the CPU, making sure that the four mounting 2.
holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.
3. Install two d iagonal sc rews (e.g. the #1 and th e #2 scr ews) and tighten the m
until snug (Do not fully tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the
CPU.)
4. Finish the installation by fully installing all screws.
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Removing the Passive Heatsink
Warni ng: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re-
moved. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow
the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the
CPU or othe r comp onents.
Unplug the power cord from the power supply.1.
Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header.2.
Using a screwdriver, remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the 3.
sequence as show in the picture below.
Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture below and 4. gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU, avoiding using excessive force while doing so.
Screw#1
Screw#3
Screw#2
Screw#4
Once the CPU is loosened, remove the heatsink from the CPU socket.5.
To reinstall the CPU and the heatsink, clean the surface of the CPU and the 6.
heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease. Reapply the proper amount of
thermal grease on the surface before reinstalling them on the motherboard.
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Installing an Active Heatsink
Locate the CPU Fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the 1.
motherboard layout in Chapter 2 for the CPU Fan location.)
Position the heatsink in the way that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the 2.
CPU fan power connector and do not interfere with other components.
Inspect the CPU Fan wires to make sure that the wires are routed through the 3.
bottom of the heatsink.
Fan Wires
Heatsink Fins
Remove the thin layer of the protective fi lm from the copper core of the heatsink.4.
(Warning! CPU overheat may occur if the protective fi lm is not removed from
the heatsink.)
5. Note: if your heatsink
Apply the proper amount of thermal grease on the CPU. (
came with a thermal pad, please ignore this step.)
6.
If necessary, rearrange the wires to make sure that the wires are not pinched between the heatsink and the CPU. Also make sure to keep clearance between the
fan wires and the fi ns of the heatsink.
7.
Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard.
Gently push the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mount-8.
ing holes until you hear a click. (Note: Make sure to properly orient each fastener
so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing outward.)
9.
Repeat Step 7 to insert all four heatsink fasteners into the mounting holes.
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Once all four fasteners are securely inserted into the mounting holes, and the 10.
heatsink is properly installed on the motherboard, connect the heatsink fan
wires to the CPU fan connector.
Removing the Active Heatsink
Warni ng: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re-
moved. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow
the inst ructi ons below to u ninstall t he heatsi nk and avoid dam aging the
CPU or othe r comp onents.
Unplug the power cord from the power supply.1.
Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header.2.
Using your fi nger tips, gently press on the fastener cap and turn it coun-3.
terclockwise to make a 1/4 (90
0
) turn, and then pull the fastener upward to
loosen it.
Repeat Step 3 to loosen all fasteners from the mounting holes.4.
When all fasteners are loose, remove the heatsink from the CPU. 5.
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3-3 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules
Note: Check Supe rmic ro's web site for r ecom mende d memo ry m odule s.
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM
module s to prevent a ny possi ble dam age.
Installing & Removing DIMMs
Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1-1.
DIMM #1A. (For best performance, please use the memory modules of the
same type and same speed in the same bank.)
Position the DIMM module's bottom key to align it with the receptive point on 2.
the slot.
Push the Lock/Release tabs to the release positions. Make sure that the side 3.
notches of a DIMM module align with the Lock/Release tabs of the slot when
pressed in.
Insert the DIMM module vertically and press it down until the module snaps 4.
into place.
Press the Lock/Release tabs to secure the DIMM module.5.
Release
Lock/Release Tabs
Notches
Release
Press Down
Removing Memory Modules
Release
Reverse the steps above to remove the 1.
DIMM modules from the motherboard.
Release
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Memory Support
RDIMM•
240-pin Reg. DDR3 ECC 1333/1066/800 MHz memory with support of up •
to 288 GB in 18 slots
Note 1. 240-pin Dual Rank (DR) 16 GB Reg. ECC DDR3 1333/1066/800
MHz memory will support up to 288 GB. Memory speed will be downgraded
to 800 MHz. (Refer to the notes in the following memory tables.)
Note 2. 240-pin Quad Rank (QR) 16 GB Reg. ECC DDR3 1066/800 MHz
memory will support up to 192 GB (with 6 DIMMs max. per CPU). Memory
speed will be downgraded to 800 MHz. (Refer to the notes in the following
memory tables.)
LRDIMM (Load Reduced DIMM, for X8DTU-6F+-LR and 8XDTU-6TF+-LR
•
Only)
LRDIMM DDR3 ECC 1066 MHz memory with support of up 288 GB in 18
•
slots
Warning: For your system memory to work properly, be sure to use
the correct BIOS ROM for your system. For the X8DTU+-6F+, use the
X8DTU+-6F+ BIOS. For the X8DTU+-6F+-LR, use the X8DTU+-6F+LR BIOS. For the X8DTU+-6TF+, use the X8DTU+-6TF+ BIOS. For the
X8DTU+-6TF+-LR, use the X8DTU+-6TF+-LR BIOS. To fl ash the BIOS,
refer to http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/QPI/5500/
X8DTN_.cfm?IPMI=Y.
UDIMM
•
Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory of up to
48 GB memory.
DIMM Module Population Confi guration
For memor y to wor k pro perl y, follow the tab les be low for me mor y inst allati on:
Memory Population for Optimal Performance
-For a Motherboard with One CPU (CPU1) Installed
P1-DIMMs To Populate P1-DIMMs
Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 2
3 DIMMs P1-1A P1-2A P1-3A
6 DIMMs P1-1A P1-1B P1-2A P1-2B P1-3A P1-3B
9 DIMMs
(RDIMMs only) (Note)
Note: Max. of 6 UDIMM modules are supported by a CPU.
P1-1A P1-1B P1-1C P1-2A P1-2B P1-2C P1-3A P1-3B P1-3C
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Memory Population for Optimal Performance
-For a Motherboard with One CPU (CPU2) Installed
P2-DIMMs To Populate P2-DIMMs
Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 2
3 DIMMs P2-1A P2-2A P2-3A
6 DIMMs P2-1A P2-1B P2-2A P2-2B P2-3A P2-3B
9 DIMMs
(RDIMMs only (Note)
Note: Max. of 6 UDIMM modules are supported by a CPU.
P2-1A P2-1B P2-1C P2-2A P2-2B P2-2C P2-3A P2-3B P2-3C
Memory Population for Optimal Performance
-For a Motherboard with Two CPUs Installed
CPU 1 (To Populate P1-DIMMs) CPU 2 (To Populate P2-DIMMs)
Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 2 Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 2
6 DIMMs P1-1A P1-2A P1-3A P2-1A P2-2A P2-3A
12 DIMMs P1-1A/1B P1-2A/2B P1-3A/3B P2-1A/1B P2-2A/2B P2-3A/3B
18 DIMMs
(For RDIMMs only) (Note)
Note: Max. of 6 UDIMM modules are supported by a CPU.
P11A/1B/1C
P12A/2B/2C
P13A/3B/3C
P21A/1B/1C
P22A/2B/2C
P23A/3B/3C
Memory Support for the Motherboard with the 5500 Processor(s)
Installed
RDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5500 Processors Installed
DIMM
Slots per
Channel
3 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066,1333 SR or DR
3 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066 QR
3 2 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066 Mixing SR, DR
3 2 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800 (Note) Mixing SR, DR, QR
3 3 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800 (Note ) Mixing SR, DR
Note: 1066 RDIMMs will run at 800 MHz (-BIOS automatic downgrading)
UDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5500 Processors Installed
DIMM
Slots per
Channel
3 1 Unb. DDR3 ECC/Non-ECC 800,1066,1333 SR or DR
3 2 Unb. DDR3 ECC/Non-ECC 800,1066 Mixing SR, DR
3 3 Not available Not available Not available
DIMMs
Populated
per Channel
DIMMs
Populated
per Channel
DIMM Type (Reg.=
Registered)
DIMM Type (Unb.=
Unbuffered)
Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM
(any combination;
SR=Single Rank,
DR=Dual Rank,
QR=Quad Rank)
Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM
(any combination;
SR=Single Rank,
DR=Dual Rank,
QR=Quad Rank)
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Memory Support for the Motherboard with the 5600 Processor(s)
Installed
1.5V DIMMs•
1.5V RDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 Processors Installed
DIMM
Slots per
Channel
3 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066,1333 SR or DR
3 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066 (Note 1) QR
3 2 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066, 1333 Mixing SR, DR
3 2 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800 (Note 2) Mixing SR, DR, QR
3 3 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800 (Note 2) Mixing SR, DR
Note 1: 1333 MHz RDIMMs will run at 1066 MHz (-BIOS automatic downgrading).
Note 2: 1333/1066 MHz RDIMMs will run at 800 MHz (-BIOS automatic downgrading).
Note 3: MIxing of 1.35V and 1.5V DIMMs is not recommended.
DIMMs
Populated
per Channel
DIMM Type
(Reg.=Registered)
Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM
(any combination;
SR=Single Rank,
DR=Dual Rank,
QR=Quad Rank)
1.5V LRDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 Processors
Installed (for X8DTU-6F+-LR and 8XDTU-6TF+-LR Only)
DIMM
Slots per
Channel
3 1 LR DDR3 ECC 1066 QR or OR
3 2 LR DDR3 ECC 1066 QR or OR
3 3 LR DDR3 ECC 1066 QR
DIMMs
Populated
per Channel
DIMM Type
(LR= Load
Reduced)
Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM (QR=Quad
Rank, OR=Octal Rank)
1.5V UDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 Processors Installed
DIMM
Slots per
Channel
3 1 Unb. DDR3 ECC/Non-ECC 800,1066,1333 SR or DR
3 2 Unb. DDR3 ECC/Non-ECC 800,1066, 1333 Mixing SR, DR
3 3 Not Available Not Available Not Available
Note 1: 1333 MHz for two DIMMs per channel is supported when Unbuf./ECC DIMMs are used.
Note 2: MIxing of 1.35V and 1.5V DIMMs is not recommended.
DIMMs
Populated
per Channel
UDIMM (Unb. DIMM/
Unbuffered DIMM)
Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM
(any combination;
SR=Single Rank,
DR=Dual Rank,
QR=Quad Rank)
1.35V DIMMs
1.35V RDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 Processors
DIMM
Slots per
Channel
3 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066,1333 SR or DR
3 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800 (Note 1) QR
DIMMs
Populated
per Channel
RDIMM (Reg. DIMM/
Registered DIMM)
Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM
(any combination;
SR=Single Rank,
DR=Dual Rank,
QR=Quad Rank)
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3 2 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066 (Note 2) Mixing SR, DR
3 2 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800 (Note 3) Mixing SR, DR, QR
3 3 Not Available Not Available Not Available
Note 1: 1333/1066 MHz QR RDIMMs will run at 800 MHz (-BIOS automatic downgrading).
Note 2: 1333 MHz SR/DR RDIMMs will run at 800 MHz (-BIOS automatic downgrading).
Note 3: 1333/1066 MHz SR/DR/QR RDIMMs will run at 800 MHz (-BIOS automatic downgrading).
Note 4: MIxing of 1.35V and 1.5V DIMMs is not recommended.
1.35V UDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 Processors Installed
DIMM
Slots per
Channel
3 1 Unb. DDR3 ECC 800,1066,1333 SR or DR
3 2 Unb. DDR3 ECC 800,1066 Mixing SR, DR
3 3 Not Available Not Available Not Available
Note 1: 1333 MHz for two DIMMs per channel is supported when Unbuf./ECC DIMMs are used.
Note 2: MIxing of 1.35V and 1.5V DIMMs is not recommended.
DIMMs
Populated
per Channel
UDIMM (Unb. DIMM/
Unbuffered DIMM)
Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM
(any combination;
SR=Single Rank,
DR=Dual Rank,
QR=Quad Rank)
Note 1: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show
more than 4 GB of memory.
Note 2: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of
memory that re mai ns avail abl e fo r ope rat io nal us e wi ll be re duc e d whe n
4 GB of R A M is us ed. T he re duc tio n in me mor y ava ilab ili ty i s disp rop ortiona l. (See the fo llowi ng Table.)
Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability
System Device Size Physical Memory
Firmware Hub fl ash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 GB
Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 GB
Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 GB
I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99 GB
PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76 GB
PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51 GB
PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on
256-MB boundaryVGA Memory 16 MB 2.85 GB
TSEG 1 MB 2.84 GB
Memory available for the OS & other applications 2.84 GB
512 MB 3.01 GB
Remaining (-Available)
(4 GB Total System Memory)
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3-4 Motherboard Installation
All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis.
Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and
chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the 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.
Tools Needed
Philips Screwdriver•
Pan head screws (9 pieces)•
Standoffs (9 pieces, if needed)•
Location of Mounting Holes
There are nine (9) mounting holes on this motherboard indicated by the arrows.
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Caution: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components,
please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw
when installing the motherboard. 2) Some components are very close to
the mounting holes. Please take precautionary measures to avoid damaging the components during motherboard installation.
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Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 1.
Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 2.
Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes 3.
on the motherboard against those on the chassis.
Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.4.
Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging mother-5.
board components.
Using the Philips screwdriver, insert a Pan head #6 screw into a mounting 6.
hole on the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis.
Repeat Step 5 to insert #6 screws into all mounting holes.7.
Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed in the chassis.8.
Note: Images displayed are is illustration only. Y our chassis or components
might look different.
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2
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4
5
6
7
8
9
3-5 Control Panel Connectors/I/O Ports
The I/O p ort s are col or cod ed in co nforma nce wit h the PC 9 9 speci fi cation. See
the pic ture be low for t he co lors a nd loc atio ns of the var ious I /O por t s.
Back Panel Connectors/I/O Ports
10
11
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Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Defi nitions
Keyboard (Purple)1.
PS/2 Mouse (Green)2.
Back Panel USB Port 03.
Back Panel USB Port 14.
IPMI_Dedicated LAN 5.
COM Port 1 (Turquoise)6.
VGA1 (Blue) 7.
Gigabit LAN 18.
Gigabit LAN 29.
10 Gb TLAN 1 + SFP+ 1 (X8DTU-6TF+ only)10.
10 Gb TLAN 2 + SFP+ 2 (X8DTU-6TF+ only)11.
UID Switch12.
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ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2
Mouse Ports
The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2
mouse are located next to the Back
Panel USB Ports 0~1 on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin
defi nitions.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin
Defi nitions
PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse
Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition
1 KB Data 1 Mouse Data
2 No Connection 2 No Connection
3 Ground 3 Ground
4 Mouse/KB VCC
(+5V)
5 KB Clock 5 Mouse Clock
6 No Connection 6 No Connection
VCC: with 1.5A PTC (current limit)
4 Mouse/KB VCC
(+5V)
1. Keyboard (Purple)
2. Mouse (Green)
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5
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB
0/1) are located on the I/O back
panel. Additionally, four USB connections (USB 4/5, 6, 7) are on the
motherboard to provide internal or
front chassis access. (Cables are not
included). See the tables on the right
for pin defi nitions.
Backplane USB
(USB 0/1)
Pin# Defi nition
1 +5V
2 PO3 PO+
4 Ground
5NA
Type A USB
(USB 6)
Pin# Defi nition
1 Vcc
2 Data3 Data+
4 Ground
5NA
Internal and Front Panel USB
Pin Defi nitions (USB 4/5)
Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
1 +5V 1 +5V
2 PO- 2 PO3 PO+ 3 PO+
4 Ground 4 Ground
5 Key 5 NC
(NC= No connection)
Embedded USB
Pin Defi nitions (USB 7)
Pin # Defi ni-
tion
1 PWR 2 Ground
3 USBD- 4 Ground
5 USBD+ 6 Ground
7 Ground 8 Ground
9 NA 10 Ground
Pin # Defi ni-
tion
1. Backpanel USB 0
2. Backpanel USB 1
3. Front Panel USB 4/5
4. Front Panel USB 6
5. Front Panel USB 7
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Serial Ports
Two COM connections (COM1 &
COM2) are located on the motherboard.
COM1 is located on the Backplane I/O
panel. COM2 is located next to the
BMC controller to provide additional
serial connection support. See the table
on the right for pin defi nitions.
COM2
COM1
Video Connector
Serial COM) Ports
Pin Defi nitions
Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RXD 7 RTS
3 TXD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 Ground 10 N/A
A Video (VGA) port is located next to
COM1 on the I/O backplane to provide
video/graphic display connection.
Refer to the board layout below for
the locations.
1. COM1
2. COM2
3. VGA
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Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2)
are located on the I/O backplane on
the X8DTU-6F+/6TF+. An additional
IPMI_Dedicated LAN is located on the
motherboard to provide KVM support
for IPMI 2.0. All these ports accept
RJ45 type cables. (Note: Please refer
to the LED Indicator Section for LAN
LED information.)
10Gb TLAN Ports and SFP+
Devices (X8DTU-6TF+)
Two 10Gb Ethernet ports (TLAN1/2)
with Small_Form Factor Pluggable
Device support are located at on the
I/O backplane on the X8DTU-6TF+.
See the layout below for the locations.
LAN Ports
Pin Defi nition
Pin# Defi nition
1 P2V5SB 10 SGND
2 TD0+ 11 Act LED
3 TD0- 12 P3V3SB
4 TD1+ 13 Link 100 LED (Yel-
low, +3V3SB)
5 TD1- 14 Link 1000 LED
(Yellow, +3V3SB)
6 TD2+ 15 Ground
7 TD2- 16 Ground
8 TD3+ 17 Ground
9 TD3- 18 Ground
(NC: No Connection)
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1. LAN1
2. LAN2
3. IPMI-Dedicated LAN
4. TLAN 1 (w/SFP+) (X8DTU-6TF+ only)
5. TLAN 2 (w/SFP+) (X8DTU-6TF+ only)
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Unit Identifi er Switches
Two Unit Identifi er (UID) Switches and LED
Indicators are located on the motherboard.
The Front Panel UID Switch is located at Pin
13 on the Front Control Panel (JF1). The Rear
UID Switch is located next to the UIOP Power
connector on the rear side of the motherboard.
The Front Panel UID LED is located at Pin 7
of JF1, and the Rear UID LED is located at
LED2. When you press a UID switch on the
front panel or on the back panel, both Rear UID
LED and Front Panel UID LED will be turned
on. Press the UID switch again to turn off both
LED Indicators. These UID Indicators provide
easy identifi cation of a system unit that may be
in need of service. See the table on the right
for pin defi nitions.
Note: UID LED is supported by a
physical switch or the BMC controller.
When it is controlled by the physical
switch (for a Windows system), it
will stay solid. When it is controlled
by the BMC (for a Linux system), it
will blink.
UID Switch (UID)
Pin Defi nitions
Pin# Defi nition
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 Button In
4 Ground
UID LED (LED 2)
Status
Color/State OS Status
Blue: On Windows OS Unit Identifi ed
Blue:
Blinking
FP PWRLED
NIC1 Link LED
NIC2 Link LED
Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/
PWR FaiL/UID LED
Power Fail LED
Linux OS Unit Identifi ed
2
1920
NMI
NIC1 Active LED
NIC2 Active LED
Reset
PWR
1
Ground
X
HDD LED
Ground
Ground
X
3.3 V
ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby
Red+ (Blue Led Cathode)
3.3V
Reset Button
Power Button
1. Rear UID Switch
2. Rear UID LED (LED 2)
3. FP UID Switch
4. FP UID LED
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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
specifi cally for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the fi gure below for the
descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the
following section for descriptions and pin defi nitions.
JF1 Header Pins
X8DTU-6F+
Ground
X
FP PWRLED
HDD LED
NIC1 Link LED
NIC2 Link LED
Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/
PWR FaiL/UID LED
1920
NMI
X
3.3 V
ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby
NIC1 Active LED
NIC2 Active LED
Red+ (Blue Led Cathode)
Power Fail LED
Ground
Ground
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3.3V
Reset
PWR
1
2
Reset Button
Power Button
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Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions
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 defi nitions.
Power LED
The Power LED connection is located
on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the
table o n the ri ght for p in defi nitions.
NMI Button
Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
19 Control
20 Ground
Power LED
Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
15 +5V
16 Ground
X8DTU-6F+
Ground
Key
Power LED
B
HDD LED
NIC1(Link) LED
NIC2 (Link) LED
OH/Fan Fail/PWR
Fail/UID LED
PWR Fail LED
Ground
Ground
A. NMI
B. PWR LED
1920
No Connection
Key
3.3V
FP UID Switch/3.3V SB
NIC1 (Activity) LED
NIC2 (Activity) LED
Blue_LED_Cathode
(UID)/5V SB
3.3V
Reset
PWR
2
1
Reset Button
Power Button
A
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HDD/FP UID Switch
The HDD/UID Switch connections are located
on pins 13/14 of JF1. Attach a hard-drive LED
cable to display HDD or SATA activities. This
connection can also be used as a front panel
UID (Unit Identifi er) switch. The UID LED on
Pin 7 of JF1 works in conjunction with this
UID Switch located at Pin 13. When the user
presses and releases the UID switch, the UID
LED will be turned on or off to indicate the
location of the unit. (Refer to Page 2-20 for
more details.)
NIC1 LED Indicator
The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED
connections for GLAN port 1 are located on
pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach a NIC LED
cable to display LAN Port1 connections and
activities. Refer to the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.
HDD/UID Switch
Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
13 UID Signal/3.3V SB
14 HDD Active
GLAN1 LED
Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
11 NIC1 Activity
12 NIC1 Link
X8DTU-6F+
Ground
X
FP PWRLED
HDD LED
A
NIC1 Link LED
C
NIC2 Link LED
Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/
PWR FaiL/UID LED
Power Fail LED
Ground
Ground
A. HDD LED
B. FP UID Switch
C. NIC1 Link LED
D. NIC1 Activity LED
1920
NMI
X
3.3 V
ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby
NIC1 Active LED
NIC2 Active LED
Red+ (Blue Led Cathode)
3.3V
Reset
PWR
2
1
Reset Button
Power Button
B
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NIC2 LED Indicator
The Network LED connections for
GLAN port 2 are located on pins 9 and
10 of JF1. Attach a NIC LED cable to
display LAN Port2 connections and
activities. Refer to the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.
Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/
UID LED
Conne ct an LED c able to pi ns 7 and
8 of JF1 to use the Overheat/Fan Fail/
Power Fail/UID LED connections.
Refer to Page 3-20 for m ore infor mation on UID Switches/LED Indicators.
See the tables on the right for pin
defi nitions.
GLAN2 LED
Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
9 NIC2 Activity
10 NIC2 Link
OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID
LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
7 Blue_LED Cathode (UID)
8 OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED
OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail LED Status
Pin 7 Pin 8 Red LED Blue LED
Low High On: OH/FF/PWR Fail
(Solid On: OH
Fast Blinking: Fan Fail
Slow Blinking: PWR Fail)
High Low Off
(System: Normal)
High High Off Off
Off
On
UID LED
X8DTU-6F+
FP PWRLED
HDD LED
NIC1 Link LED
A
NIC2 Link LED
Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/
C
PWR FaiL/UID LED
Power Fail LED
A. NIC 2 Link LED
B. NIC 2 Activity LED
C. OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED (Red LED)
D. UID LED (Blue)
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Ground
X
Ground
Ground
2
NMI
X
3.3 V
ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby
NIC1 Active LED
NIC2 Active LED
Red+ (Blue Led Cathode)
3.3V
Reset
1
PWR
Reset Button
Power Button
B
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Power Fail LED
The Power Fail LED connection is
locate d on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.
Reset Button
The Reset Button connection is located
on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a
hardware reset switch on the computer
case. Refer to the table on the right for
pin defi nitions.
PWR Fail LED
Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
5 3.3 V
6 Ground
Reset Button
Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
3 Reset
4 Ground
X8DTU-6F+
Ground
FP PWRLED
HDD LED
NIC1 Link LED
NIC2 Link LED
Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/
PWR FaiL/UID LED
A
Power Fail LED
X
Ground
Ground
A. PWR Fail LED
B. Reset Button
1920
NMI
X
3.3 V
ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby
NIC1 Active LED
NIC2 Active LED
Red+ (Blue Led Cathode)
3.3V
Reset
2
1
PWR
Reset Button
Power Button
B
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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. This button can also be confi gured to function as a suspend button
(with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter
5). To turn off the power when the system
is in suspend mode, press the button for
at least 4 seconds. Refer to the table on
the right for pin defi nitions.
Power Button
Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
1 Signal
2 +3V Standby
X8DTU-6F+
Ground
X
FP PWRLED
HDD LED
NIC1 Link LED
NIC2 Link LED
Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/
PWR FaiL/UID LED
Power Fail LED
Ground
Ground
A. PWR Button
1920
NMI
X
3.3 V
ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby
NIC1 Active LED
NIC2 Active LED
Red+ (Blue Led Cathode)
3.3V
Reset
2
1
PWR
Reset Button
Power Button
A
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3-6 Connecting Cables
Power Connectors
A 24-pin main power supply connector (JPW1)
and two 8-pin CPU PWR connectors (JPW2/
JPW3) are located on the motherboard. These
power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V
specifi cation. In addition to the 24-pin ATX
power connector, the 12V 8-pin CPU PWR
connectors at JPW2/JPW3 must also be connected to your power supply. See the table on
the right for pin defi nitions.
Warning! To avoid damaging the
power supply or the motherboard,
please use a power supply that contains a 24-pin and two 8-pin power
connectors. Be sure to connect these
connectors to the 24-pin (JPW1) and
the two 8-pin (JPW2, JPW3) power
connectors on the motherboard. Failure to do so will void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply
and motherboard.
LED2
UID
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
LED7
(10Gb LAN1)
JPTLAN
TLAN1
LAN2
JPL1
LAN1
Intel 82576
LAN 1/2
CTRL
FAN8/CPU1
COM1
PHY
USB0/1
IPMI_LAN
SP1
Battery
VGA
KB/MOUSE
ATX Power 24-pin Connector
Pin Defi nitions
Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 COM 3 COM
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 COM 5 COM
18 COM 6 +5V
19 COM 7 COM
20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK
21 +5V 9 5VSB
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 COM 12 +3.3V
12V 8-pin PWR Con-
nector
Pin Defi nitions
Pins Defi nition
1 through 4 Ground
5 through 8 +12V
(Required)
A. 24-pin ATX PWR (Req'd)
B/C.8-pin Processor PWR
(Req'd)
JI2C2
JI2C1
J120
TPM
SAS0~3
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
JL1
USB4/5
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
SAS BBU
Intel
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
LED5
JPS1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
JBT1
T-SGPIO2
LED6
BIOS
JWD1
FAN6
LED4
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
Intel
IOH 36D
LED1
JOH1
CPU1
P1-DIMM1B
P1-DIMM1C
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM2C
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM3B
P1-DIMM3A
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P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM3C
P2-DIMM2B
P2-DIMM1A
P2-DIMM1B
P2-DIMM1C
FAN4
FAN5
IPMB
FAN3
CPU2
JPW1
C
JPW3
FAN7/CPU2
JPI2C1
FAN2
A
FAN1
JPW2
B
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Fan Headers
This motherboard has six chassis/system
fan headers (Fan 1 to Fan 6) and two
CPU fans (Fan7/Fan8) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fans headers are
backward compatible with the traditional
3-pin fans. However, fan speed control
is available for 4-pin fans only. The fan
speeds are controlled by Thermal Management via Hardware Monitoring in the
Advanced Setting in the BIOS. See the
table on the right for pin defi nitions.
Chassis Intrusion
A Chassis Intrusion header is located
at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach an
appropriate cable from the chassis to
inform you of a chassis intrusion when
the chassis is opened.
Fan Header
Pin Defi nitions
Pin# Defi nition
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Tachometer
4 PWR Modulation
Chassis Intrusion
Pin Defi nitions
Pin# Defi nition
1 Intrusion Input
2 Ground
JI2C1
JI2C2
J120
SAS0~3
TPM
JL1
LED3
JPG1
COM2
I-SATA0
USB6
USB4/5
I-SATA5
Intel
ICH 10R
SAS BBU
I-SATA4
I
JWF1
SAS4~7
JPS1
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
LED6
LED5
JBT1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
JWD1
BIOS
FAN6
LED4
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
Intel
IOH 36D
LED1
JOH1
FAN4
FAN5
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
LED2
LED7
UID
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM3C
C
IPMB
(10Gb LAN1)
TLAN1
JPTLAN
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM2B
FAN3
LAN2
JPL1
CPU1
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM1A
LAN1
Intel 82576
LAN 1/2
CTRL
FAN8/CPU1
P2-DIMM1B
P2-DIMM1C
H
VGA
P1-DIMM1C
B
FAN2
P1-DIMM1B
USB0/1
COM1
IPMI_LAN
PHY
SP1
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM2C
X8DTU-6F+
CPU2
JPW3
FAN7/CPU2
A
FAN1
JPW2
JPI2C1
Battery
P1-DIMM3B
KB/MOUSE
P1-DIMM3A
JPW1
A. Fan 1 (CPU1 Fan)
B. Fan 2 (CPU2 Fan)
C. Fan 3
D. Fan 4
E. Fan 5
F. Fan 6
G. Fan 7 (CPU2 Fan)
H. Fan 8 (CPU1 Fan)
i. Chassis Intrusion
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Chapter 3: Installation
Internal Speaker
The Internal Speaker, located at SP1,
can be used to provide audible indications for various beep codes. See the
table on the right for pin defi nitions.
Refer to the layout below for the location of the Internal Buzzer.
IPMB
A System Management Bus header
for IPMI 2.0 is located at IPMB. Connect the appropriate cable here to
use the IPMB I
2
C connection on your
system.
Internal Buzzer (SP1)
Pin Defi nition
Pin# Defi nitions
Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In
Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm
Speaker
IPMB Header
Pin Defi nitions
Pin# Defi nition
1 Data
2 Ground
3 Clock
4 No Connection
JI2C2
JI2C1
J120
TPM
SAS0~3
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
JL1
USB4/5
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
SAS BBU
Intel
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
LED5
JPS1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
JBT1
T-SGPIO2
LED6
BIOS
JWD1
FAN6
LED4
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
Intel
IOH 36D
LED1
JOH1
FAN4
FAN5
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
IPMB
LED2
LED7
UID
(10Gb LAN1)
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
JPTLAN
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM3C
FAN3
B
LAN2
TLAN1
CPU1
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM2B
Intel 82576
JPL1
P2-DIMM1A
P2-DIMM1B
LAN1
LAN 1/2
CTRL
FAN8/CPU1
P2-DIMM1C
VGA
P1-DIMM1C
FAN2
P1-DIMM1B
USB0/1
COM1
IPMI_LAN
PHY
SP1
A
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM2C
X8DTU-6F+
CPU2
JPW3
FAN7/CPU2
FAN1
JPW2
JPI2C1
Battery
P1-DIMM3B
KB/MOUSE
P1-DIMM3A
JPW1
A. Internal Speaker (Buzzer)
B. IPMB
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DOM Power Connector
A power connector for SATA DOM
(Disk_On_Module) Devices is located
at JWF1. Connect the appropriate
cable here to provide power support
for your DOM devices.
Overheat LED/Fan Fail
The JOH1 header is used to connect
an LED indi cat or to p rovi de war ni ngs
of chass is overheat ing or fan fa ilure.
This LED w ill b link w he n a fan f ailu re
occu rs. Ref er to t he t abl e on r ight f or
pin defi nitions.
DOM PWR
Pin Defi nitions
Pin# Defi nition
1 +5V
2 Ground
3 Ground
Overheat LED
Pin Defi nitions
Pin# Defi nition
1 5vDC
2 OH Active
OH/Fan Fail LED
Status
State Message
Solid Overheat
Blinking Fan Fail
JI2C1
JI2C2
J120
SAS0~3
TPM
JL1
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
USB4/5
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
Intel
SAS BBU
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
LED5
JPS1
JBT1
USB7
A
T-SGPIO1
LED6
JWD1
BIOS
T-SGPIO2
FAN6
LED4
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
Intel
LED1
IOH 36D
JOH1
FAN4
FAN5
B
LED2
UID
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM3C
IPMB
LED7
(10Gb LAN1)
TLAN1
JPTLAN
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM2B
FAN3
LAN2
JPL1
CPU1
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM1A
LAN1
Intel 82576
LAN 1/2
CTRL
P2-DIMM1B
P2-DIMM1C
FAN8/CPU1
VGA
P1-DIMM1C
FAN2
COM1
PHY
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM1B
P1-DIMM2C
X8DTU-6F+
CPU2
FAN7/CPU2
JPI2C1
USB0/1
IPMI_LAN
SP1
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
FAN1
Battery
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM3B
JPW3
JPW2
KB/MOUSE
P1-DIMM3A
JPW1
A. DOM PWR
B. Overheat LED
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Chapter 3: Installation
T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers
Two SGPIO (Serial General Purpose
Input/Output) headers are located on
the motherboard. These headers support Serial_Link interfaces for onboard
SATA connections. See the table on
the right for pin defi nitions.
Power SMB (I2C) Connector
Power System Management Bus (I
Connector (JPI
2
C1) monitors power
2
C)
supply, fan and system temperatures.
See the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.
T-SGPIO
Pin Defi nitions
Pin# Defi nition Pin Defi nition
1NC 2 NC
3 Ground 4 Data
5 Load 6 Ground
7 Clock 8 NC
Note: NC= No Connection
PWR SMB
Pin Defi nitions
Pin# Defi nition
1 Clock
2 Data
3 PWR Fail
4 Ground
5 +3.3V
JI2C2
JI2C1
J120
TPM
SAS0~3
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
JL1
USB4/5
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
SAS BBU
Intel
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
A
JWF1
LED5
JPS1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
JBT1
B
T-SGPIO2
LED6
BIOS
JWD1
FAN6
LED4
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
Intel
IOH 36D
LED1
JOH1
FAN4
FAN5
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
IPMB
LED2
LED7
UID
(10Gb LAN1)
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
JPTLAN
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM3C
FAN3
LAN2
TLAN1
CPU1
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM2B
Intel 82576
JPL1
P2-DIMM1A
P2-DIMM1B
LAN1
LAN 1/2
CTRL
FAN8/CPU1
P2-DIMM1C
VGA
P1-DIMM1C
FAN2
P1-DIMM1B
USB0/1
COM1
IPMI_LAN
PHY
SP1
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM2C
X8DTU-6F+
CPU2
JPW3
FAN7/CPU2
FAN1
JPW2
C
JPI2C1
Battery
P1-DIMM3B
KB/MOUSE
P1-DIMM3A
JPW1
A. T-SGPIO-1
B. T-SGPIO-2
C. PWR SMB
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UIO Power Connector
A Universal I/O Power (UIOP) connector is
located next to the UID switch. Connect this
header to the power supply to provide adequate power to the UIO device installed on
the I/O slot for the device to function properly .
See the layout below for the location.
SAS BBU Connector
A SAS Battery-Backup Unit (BBU) Connector
(J120) is located above the SAS ports on the
motherboard. In the event of a power outage,
the BBU unit will provide backup power for
SAS connection use. See the layout below
for the location.
(SAS BBU Part#: BTR-0018L-0000-LSI)
Universal I/O Power Header
Pin Defi nitions
Pins# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
B1 +5V A1 +3.3V
B2 +5V A2 +3.3V
B3 +5V A3 +3.3V
B4 +5V A4 +3.3V
B5 +5V A5 +3.3V
B6 +5V A6 +3.3V
B7 +5V A7 +3.3V
B8 +5V A8 +3.3V
B9 +5V A9 +3.3V
B10 +5V A10 +3.3V
B11 -12V A11 +3.3V
Key Key
B12 +3.3VSb A12 +3.3V
B13 +3.3VSb A13 +12V
B14 GND A14 +12V
B15 GND A15 +12V
B16 GND A16 +12V
B17 GND A17 +12V
B18 GND A 18 GND
JI2C2
JI2C1
J120
TPM
SAS0~3
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
JL1
USB4/5
B
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
Intel
SAS BBU
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
LED5
JPS1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
LED6
JBT1
BIOS
T-SGPIO2
JWD1
FAN6
LED4
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
Intel
IOH 36D
LED1
JOH1
FAN4
FAN5
LED2
A
UID
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM3C
IPMB
LED7
(10Gb LAN1)
TLAN1
JPTLAN
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM2B
FAN3
LAN2
JPL1
CPU1
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM1A
LAN1
Intel 82576
LAN 1/2
CTRL
P2-DIMM1B
P2-DIMM1C
FAN8/CPU1
VGA
P1-DIMM1C
P1-DIMM1B
FAN2
USB0/1
COM1
IPMI_LAN
PHY
SP1
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM2C
X8DTU-6F+
CPU2
JPW3
FAN7/CPU2
FAN1
JPW2
JPI2C1
Battery
P1-DIMM3B
KB/MOUSE
P1-DIMM3A
JPW1
A. UIO Power Connector
B. SAS Battery-Backup Unit
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Chapter 3: Installation
Trusted Platform Module Header
A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
header is located next to the COM2
connection. This header provides
TPM support to ensure data integrity
and system security. Refer to the
table on the right for pin defi nitions.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Header
Pin Defi nitions
Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
1 LPC Clock 2 GND
3 LPC FRAME# 4 Key
5 LPC Reset# 6 +5V (X)
7 LAD3 8 LAD2
9 +3.3V 10 LAD1
11 LAD0 12 GND
13 SCL 14 SDAT
15 +3V_DUAL 16 SERIRQ (X)
17 GND 18 CLKRUN(X)
19 LPCPD# (X) 20 LDRQ#(X)
Notes:
(X)=TPM does not use the signals.
2
SCL, SDAT are I
C bus clock and data.
JI2C2
JI2C1
J120
SAS0~3
TPM
JL1
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
USB4/5
ICH 10R
A
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
Intel
SAS BBU
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
LED5
JPS1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
LED6
JBT1
BIOS
T-SGPIO2
JWD1
FAN6
LED4
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
LED1
Intel
IOH 36D
JOH1
FAN4
FAN5
LED2
UID
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM3C
IPMB
LED7
(10Gb LAN1)
JPTLAN
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM2B
FAN3
LAN2
TLAN1
CPU1
P2-DIMM2C
JPL1
P2-DIMM1A
P2-DIMM1B
LAN1
Intel 82576
LAN 1/2
CTRL
FAN8/CPU1
P2-DIMM1C
VGA
P1-DIMM1C
FAN2
COM1
PHY
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM1B
P1-DIMM2C
X8DTU-6F+
CPU2
FAN7/CPU2
JPI2C1
USB0/1
IPMI_LAN
SP1
P1-DIMM2A
FAN1
Battery
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM3B
JPW3
JPW2
KB/MOUSE
A. TPM Connector
P1-DIMM3A
JPW1
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Connector
Pins
Jumper
Cap
Setting
3-7 Jumper Settings
Explanation of Jumpers
T o 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 identifi ed with
a square solder pad on the printed circuit
board. See the motherboard layout pages
for jumper locations.
Note: On two pin jumpers,
"Clos ed" mea ns the jump er is on
and "O pen" means th e jumper is
off t he pins.
GLAN and TLAN Enable
JPL1 enables or disables the GLAN Port1/
GLAN Port2 on the motherboard. In addition, JPTLAN on the X8DTU-6TF+ is
used to enable the 10 Gb L AN ports on
this motherboard. The default setting is
Enabled.
LED2
UID
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
LED7
(10Gb LAN1)
TLAN1
B
JPTLAN
LAN2
A
JPL1
LAN1
Intel 82576
LAN 1/2
CTRL
FAN8/CPU1
USB0/1
VGA
COM1
PHY
KB/MOUSE
IPMI_LAN
SP1
Battery
3 2 1
3 2 1
Pin 1-2 short
GLAN Enable
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Defi nition
1-2 Enabled (default)
2-3 Disabled
(10 Gb) TLAN Enable
Jumper Settings (X8DTU-6TF+)
Jumper Setting Defi nition
1-2 Enabled (default)
2-3 Disabled
A. GLAN Ports 1/2 Enable
B. TLAN Ports 1/2 Enable (X8DTU6TF+)
JI2C1
JI2C2
J120
TPM
SAS0~3
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
JL1
USB4/5
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
Intel
SAS BBU
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
LED5
JPS1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
LED6
JBT1
BIOS
T-SGPIO2
JWD1
FAN6
LED4
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
Intel
IOH 36D
LED1
JOH1
CPU1
P1-DIMM1B
P1-DIMM1C
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM2C
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM3B
P1-DIMM3A
X8DTU-6F+
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM3C
FAN3
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM2B
P2-DIMM1A
P2-DIMM1B
P2-DIMM1C
CPU2
JPW1
JPW3
FAN7/CPU2
FAN1
JPW2
JPI2C1
FAN2
P2-DIMM3A
FAN4
FAN5
IPMB
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Chapter 3: Installation
CMOS Clear
JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact
pads to prevent t he accident al clearin g of CMOS. To clear CMOS , use a metal
objec t such as a sma ll screwdr iver to touc h both pad s at the same t ime to shor t
the co nnec ti on. A lways rem ove the AC p ower c ord f rom t he syste m befo re cl earing CMOS.
Note 1. For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the
system, remove the AC power cord and short JBT1 to clear CMOS.
Note 2. Clearing CMOS will also clear any passwords.
Watch Dog Enable/Disable
Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system moni to r t h at
can reb oot t he sys tem w hen a s of tware applicat ion han gs. Clo se Pins 1-2 to res et the
system if an app lication ha ngs. Close Pins
2-3 to generate non-maskable interrupt signals for th e appli cati on that ha ngs. See t he
table on the right for jumper settings. Watch
Dog must also be enabled in the BIOS.
LED2
LED7
LAN2
UID
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
(10Gb LAN1)
TLAN1
JPTLAN
LAN1
VGA
Intel 82576
JPL1
LAN 1/2
CTRL
FAN8/CPU1
COM1
PHY
USB0/1
IPMI_LAN
SP1
KB/MOUSE
Battery
Watch Dog
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 Reset (default)
Pins 2-3 NMI
Open Disabled
A. Clear CMOS
B. Watch Dog Enable
JI2C2
JI2C1
J120
SAS0~3
TPM
JL1
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
USB4/5
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
Intel
SAS BBU
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
LED5
JPS1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
LED6
B
A
JBT1
BIOS
T-SGPIO2
JWD1
FAN6
LED4
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
LED1
Intel
IOH 36D
JOH1
CPU1
P1-DIMM1B
P1-DIMM1C
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM2C
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM3B
P1-DIMM3A
X8DTU-6F+
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM3C
FAN3
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM2B
P2-DIMM1A
P2-DIMM1B
P2-DIMM1C
CPU2
JPW1
JPW3
FAN7/CPU2
FAN1
JPW2
JPI2C1
FAN2
P2-DIMM3A
FAN4
FAN5
IPMB
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I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots
Jumpers JI
2
C1 and JI2C2 allow you to
connect the System Management Bus
2
(I
C) to PCI and PCI-Express slots.
These two jumpers are to be set at the
same time. The default setting is Open
to disable the connections. See the
table on the right for jumper settings.
VGA Enable
Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connectors.
The default setting is 1-2 to enable
the connection. See the table on the
right for jumper settings.
I2C for PCI/PCI-E slots
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Defi nition
Closed Enabled
Open Disabled (Default)
VGA Enable
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Defi nition
1-2 Enabled (Default)
2-3 Disabled
LED2
LED7
LAN2
(10Gb LAN1)
TLAN1
JPTLAN
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM2B
FAN3
JPL1
CPU1
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM1A
LAN1
Intel 82576
LAN 1/2
CTRL
P2-DIMM1B
P2-DIMM1C
VGA
FAN8/CPU1
UID
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
SAS BBU
J120
SAS4~7
SAS0~3
SAS
CTRL
LED6
LSI 2108
LED5
LED4
JPS1
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
USB4/5
C
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
JWD1
BMC
CTRL
Intel
JBT1
I-SATA3
USB7
T-SGPIO1
T-SGPIO2
BIOS
IOH 36D
JOH1
LED1
JF1
FAN6
Intel
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA4
JWF1
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM3C
FAN4
FAN5
IPMB
A
JI2C1
JI2C2
B
TPM
JL1
P1-DIMM1B
P1-DIMM1C
FAN2
P1-DIMM1A
FAN7/CPU2
USB0/1
COM1
IPMI_LAN
PHY
SP1
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM2C
X8DTU-6F+
CPU2
JPW3
FAN1
JPW2
JPI2C1
Battery
P1-DIMM3B
KB/MOUSE
P1-DIMM3A
JPW1
2
A. JI
C1
2
B. JI
C2
C. VGA Enable
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SAS Enable
Use Jumper JPS1 to enable or disable
SAS support on the motherboard. See
the table on the right for jumper set-
tings.
SAS Enable
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 SAS Enabled (Default)
Pins 2-3 SAS Disabled
JI2C2
JI2C1
J120
TPM
SAS0~3
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
JL1
USB4/5
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
SAS BBU
Intel
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
LED5
JPS1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
JBT1
T-SGPIO2
Note: For more information on IPMI confi guration, please refer to the
WPCM 450 IPMI BMC User's Guide posted on our website @ http://www.
supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
LED2
LED7
LAN2
LED6
BIOS
JWD1
FAN6
LED4
A
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
Intel
IOH 36D
LED1
JOH1
FAN4
FAN5
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
IPMB
UID
(10Gb LAN1)
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
JPTLAN
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM3C
FAN3
TLAN1
CPU1
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM2B
Intel 82576
JPL1
P2-DIMM1A
P2-DIMM1B
LAN1
LAN 1/2
CTRL
FAN8/CPU1
P2-DIMM1C
VGA
P1-DIMM1B
P1-DIMM1C
FAN2
USB0/1
COM1
IPMI_LAN
PHY
SP1
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM2C
X8DTU-6F+
CPU2
JPW3
FAN7/CPU2
FAN1
JPW2
JPI2C1
Battery
P1-DIMM3B
KB/MOUSE
P1-DIMM3A
JPW1
A. SAS Enable
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3-8 Onboard LED Indicators
Activity LED
GLAN 1/2 LEDs
Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located
on the I/O Backplane of the motherboard.
Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The
Green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may b e green, a mber or o ff to
indic ate th e sp ee d of th e c on ne ct io ns . Se e
the tab les at ri ght for mo re infor matio n.
IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs
Rear View (when facing the
rear side of the chassis)
GLAN Activity LEDs (Left)
LED State
Color Status Defi nition
Green Flashing Active
GLAN Link LED (Right)
LED State
LED Color Defi nition
Off No Connection or 10 Mbps
Green 100 Mbps
Amber 1 Gbps
Link LED
In addition to LAN 1/LAN 2, an IPMI Dedicated LAN is located on the I/O Backplane
above the USB 0/1 ports . The amber L ED
on the right indicates activity, while the
green LED o n the left in dicates the s peed
of the co nn e c ti o n. S ee t he table at r i ght f or
more information.
B
JI2C1
JI2C2
J120
TPM
SAS0~3
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
JL1
USB4/5
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
Intel
SAS BBU
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
LED5
JPS1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
LED6
JBT1
BIOS
T-SGPIO2
JWD1
FAN6
LED4
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
Intel
IOH 36D
LED1
JOH1
FAN4
FAN5
LED2
UID
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM3C
IPMB
LED7
(10Gb LAN1)
TLAN1
JPTLAN
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM2B
FAN3
LAN2
JPL1
CPU1
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM1A
A
LAN1
Intel 82576
LAN 1/2
CTRL
P2-DIMM1B
P2-DIMM1C
VGA
FAN8/CPU1
P1-DIMM1C
COM1
PHY
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM1B
P1-DIMM2C
X8DTU-6F+
CPU2
FAN7/CPU2
JPI2C1
FAN2
C
USB0/1
IPMI_LAN
SP1
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
JPW3
FAN1
P1-DIMM3C
JPW2
Battery
P1-DIMM3B
KB/MOUSE
P1-DIMM3A
JPW1
IPMI LAN (F models only)
Link LED Activity LED
IPMI LAN Link LED (Left) &
Activity LED (Right)
Color/State Defi nition
Link (Left) Green: Solid 100 Mbps
Activity (Right) Amber: Blinking Active
A. LAN1 LEDs
B. LAN 2 LEDs
C. Dedicated LAN LEDs
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10Gb_LAN LED (X8DTU-6TF+)
A 10Gb_LAN LED is located at LED 7 on the
motherboard. When this LED color is in yel-
low, GLAN is connected and/or active. When
this LED color is in green, 10 Gigabit LAN
is connected and/or active. Please note that
the 10 Gb_LAN connections are available
on the X8DTU-6TF+ only. See the t ab le s at
right fo r more inf ormat ion.
Onboard Power LED
An Onboard Power LED is located at LED1
on the motherboard. When this LED is lit,
the system is on. Be sure to turn off the
system and un plug the power c ord before
removing or installing components. See the
table at r ight for m ore info rmati on.
LAN LED (LED 7) In Yellow
LED States
Color/State Defi nition
Yellow: Blinking Gigabit LAN Active
Yellow: Solid On Gigabit LAN Link
(GLAN Connected)
LAN LED (LED 7)-In Green
LED States
Color/State Defi nition
Green: Blinking 10 Gb_LAN Active
(X8DTU-6TF+ only)
Green: On 10 Gb_LAN Link (10
Gb_LAN connected)
(X8DTU-6TF+ only)
Onboard PWR LED
LED Status
State/Color Defi nition
Off System Off (PWR cable
not connected)
Green System Power On
JI2C2
JI2C1
J120
TPM
SAS0~3
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
JL1
USB4/5
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
SAS BBU
Intel
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
LED5
JPS1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
JBT1
T-SGPIO2
LED6
BIOS
JWD1
FAN6
LED4
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
Intel
IOH 36D
LED1
JOH1
B
FAN4
FAN5
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
IPMB
A
LED2
LED7
UID
(10Gb LAN1)
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
JPTLAN
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM3C
FAN3
LAN2
TLAN1
CPU1
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM2B
Intel 82576
JPL1
P2-DIMM1A
P2-DIMM1B
LAN1
LAN 1/2
CTRL
FAN8/CPU1
P2-DIMM1C
VGA
P1-DIMM1C
FAN2
P1-DIMM1B
USB0/1
COM1
IPMI_LAN
PHY
SP1
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM2C
X8DTU-6F+
CPU2
JPW3
FAN7/CPU2
FAN1
JPW2
JPI2C1
Battery
P1-DIMM3B
KB/MOUSE
P1-DIMM3A
JPW1
A. LAN LED
B. Onboard PWR LED
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Rear UID LED
The rear UID LED is located at LED2
on the backplane. This LED is used in
conjunction with the rear UID switch to
provide easy identifi cation of a system
that might be in need of service. Refer
to UID Switch on Page 3-20 for more
information.
BMC Heartbeat LED
A BMC He artbea t LED is l oc ate d at LED
3 on the motherboard. When LED 3 is
blinking, BMC functions normally. See
the tab le at right f or more i nform ation.
UID LED
LED Status
Color/State OS Status
Blue: On Windows OS Unit Identifi ed
Blue:
Linux OS Unit Identifi ed
Blinking
BMC Heartbeat LED
LED State
State Defi nition
Blinking BMC: Normal
JI2C1
JI2C2
J120
TPM
SAS0~3
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
JL1
USB4/5
B
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
Intel
SAS BBU
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
LED5
JPS1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
LED6
JBT1
BIOS
T-SGPIO2
JWD1
FAN6
LED4
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
Intel
IOH 36D
LED1
JOH1
FAN4
FAN5
A
LED2
UID
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM3C
IPMB
LED7
(10Gb LAN1)
TLAN1
JPTLAN
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM2B
FAN3
LAN2
JPL1
CPU1
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM1A
LAN1
Intel 82576
LAN 1/2
CTRL
P2-DIMM1B
P2-DIMM1C
FAN8/CPU1
VGA
P1-DIMM1C
P1-DIMM1B
FAN2
USB0/1
COM1
IPMI_LAN
PHY
SP1
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM2C
X8DTU-6F+
CPU2
JPW3
FAN7/CPU2
FAN1
JPW2
JPI2C1
Battery
P1-DIMM3B
KB/MOUSE
A. UID LED
B. BMC Heartbeat LED
P1-DIMM3A
JPW1
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SAS Activity & SAS Heartbeat LEDs
A SAS Act ivity LED (L ED 4) and a SAS
Heartbeat LED (LED 5) are located on
the motherboard. When LED 4 is blinking,
SAS co nnectio ns are active. W hen LED
5, SAS fun ct io ns no r mall y. See the t abl e
at right fo r more info rmati on.
SAS Error LED
A SAS Erro r LED is lo cated at L ED 6 on
the motherboard. When LED 6 is on, a
SAS error has occurred. See the table
at right fo r more info rmati on.
SAS Activity & SAS Heartbeat LEDs
LED Status
LED State Defi nition
LED 4
Blinking SAS: Active
(SAS Activity LED)
LED 5
Blinking SAS: Normal
(SAS Heartbeat LED)
SAS Error LED
LED Status
LED State Defi nition
LED 6
(SAS Error LED)
On SAS Errors
Occurred
JI2C2
JI2C1
J120
TPM
SAS0~3
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
JL1
USB4/5
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
SAS BBU
Intel
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
LED5
JPS1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
JBT1
T-SGPIO2
LED6
C
BIOS
JWD1
FAN6
LED4
LED2
LED7
LAN2
(10Gb LAN1)
TLAN1
JPTLAN
CPU1
JPL1
LAN1
Intel 82576
LAN 1/2
CTRL
VGA
FAN8/CPU1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
B
UID
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
A
Intel
IOH 36D
JOH1
LED1
JF1
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM3C
P2-DIMM2B
P2-DIMM1A
P2-DIMM1B
P2-DIMM1C
FAN4
FAN5
IPMB
FAN3
P1-DIMM1C
P1-DIMM1B
FAN2
USB0/1
COM1
IPMI_LAN
PHY
SP1
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM2C
X8DTU-6F+
CPU2
JPW3
FAN7/CPU2
FAN1
JPW2
JPI2C1
Battery
P1-DIMM3B
KB/MOUSE
P1-DIMM3A
JPW1
A. SAS Activity LED (LED 4)
B. SAS Heartbeat LED (LED 5)
C. SAS Error LED (LED 6)
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3-9 Serial ATA (SATA) and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Connections
Serial ATA Ports
There are six Serial ATA Ports (I-SATA0~ISATA 5) located on the motherboard.
These SATA ports, sup ported by the I ntel
ICH10R South Bridge, provide serial-link
signal connections, which are faster than
the connections of Parallel ATA. See the
table o n the ri ght for p in defi nitions.
SAS Ports
SAS Ports 0~3 and 4~7 provide SerialAttached SCSI connections on the motherboard. These SAS ports are supported
by the LSI 2108 co ntroller. See the layou t
below fo r SAS po rt l ocat ions.
Note: For more information on SATA HostRAID confi guration, please refer
to the Intel SATA HostRAID User's Guide posted on our website @ http://
www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
Serial ATA
Pin Defi nitions
Pin# Defi nition
1 Ground
2 TX_P
3 TX_N
4 Ground
5 RX_N
6 RX_P
7 Ground
JI2C1
JI2C2
J120
TPM
B
SAS0~3
LED3
JPG1
COM2
USB6
JL1
USB4/5
ICH 10R
I-SATA0
I-SATA5
Intel
A
SAS BBU
SAS4~7
BMC
CTRL
I-SATA1
I-SATA2
I-SATA3
I-SATA4
JWF1
C
LED5
JPS1
USB7
T-SGPIO1
LED6
JBT1
BIOS
T-SGPIO2
JWD1
FAN6
LED4
JF1
SAS
CTRL
LSI 2108
Intel
IOH 36D
LED1
JOH1
FAN4
FAN5
LED2
UID
(10Gb LAN2)
TLAN2
UIOP
J1: PCI-E 2.0 X4 (in X16)
Intel 82599
10 Gb LAN 1/2
CTRL
J2: PCI-E 2.0 X16
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
P2-DIMM3C
IPMB
LED7
(10Gb LAN1)
TLAN1
JPTLAN
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM2B
FAN3
LAN2
JPL1
CPU1
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM1A
LAN1
Intel 82576
LAN 1/2
CTRL
P2-DIMM1B
P2-DIMM1C
FAN8/CPU1
VGA
P1-DIMM1C
P1-DIMM1B
FAN2
USB0/1
COM1
IPMI_LAN
PHY
SP1
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM2C
X8DTU-6F+
CPU2
JPW3
FAN7/CPU2
FAN1
JPW2
JPI2C1
Battery
P1-DIMM3B
KB/MOUSE
A. I-SATA0~5
B. SAS 0~3
C. SAS 4~7
P1-DIMM3A
JPW1
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
4-1 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 installing any
hardware components.
Before Power On
Make sure that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and 1.
chassis.
Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for 2.
the keyboard and mouse.
Remove all add-on cards.3.
Install CPU 1 fi rst (-making sure it is fully seated) and connect the front panel 4.
connector to the motherboard.
No Power
Make sure that no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis.1.
Make sure that the ATX power connectors are properly connected2.
Check that the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set, if avail-3.
able.
Turn the power switch on and off to test the system, if applicable.4.
The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still sup-5.
plies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
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No Video
If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and 1.
cables.
Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to the Appendix 2.
for details on beep codes.
System Boot Failure
If the system does not display POST or does not respond after the power is turned
on, check the following:
Check for any error beep from the motherboard speaker. 1.
If there is no error beep, try to turn on the system without DIMM modules. If there
•
is still no error beep, try to turn on the system again with only one processor in
CPU Socket#1. If there is still no error beep, replace the motherboard.
If there are error beeps, clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power
•
cord and contracting both pads on the CMOS Clear Jumper (JBT1). (Refer to
Section 3-7 in Chapter 3.)
Remove all components from the motherboard, especially the DIMM mod-2.
ules. Make sure that the system's power is on and memory error beeps are
activated.
Turn on the system with only one DIMM module. If the system boots, check 3.
for bad DIMM modules or slots by following the Memory Errors Troubleshooting procedure in this Chapter.
Losing the System’s Setup Confi guration
Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality 1.
power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information.
Refer to Section 2-6 for details on recommended power supplies.
The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still sup-2.
plies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
If the above steps do not fi x the Setup Confi guration problem, contact your 3.
vendor for repairs.
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Memory Errors
When a No_Memory_Beep_Code is issued by the system, check the following:
Make sure that the memory modules are compatible and that the DIMM mod-1.
ules are properly and fully installed. (For memory compatibility, refer to the
Memory Compatibility Chart posted on our website @ http://www.supermicro.
com.)
Check if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed. It is strongly recom-2.
mended to use the same RAM speed for all DIMMs in the system.
Make sure you are using the correct type of DDR3 Registered/Load Reduced/ 3.
Unbuffered ECC or Non-ECC SDRAM modules as recommended by the
manufacturer. Refer to Page 2-6 for memory support.
Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module among 4.
all memory slots and check the results.
Make sure that all memory modules are fully seated in their slots. Follow the 5.
instructions given in Section 3-3 in Chapter 3.
Please follow the instructions given in the DIMM Population Tables listed in 6.
Section 3-3 to install your memory modules.
When the System Becomes Unstable
A. When the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check
the following:
OS Compatibility: Check if the OS is compatible with your system1.
CPU/BIOS support: Check if your CPU is supported and if you have the latest 1.
BIOS installed.
Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by test-2.
ing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility.
Note: Refer to the product page on our website http:\\www.supermicro.
com for memory compatibility list.
HDD support: Check if all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Replace the 3.
bad HDDs with good ones.
System cooling: Check system cooling to make sure that all heatsink fans, 4.
and CPU/system fans, etc., work properly. Check Hardware Monitoring set-
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tings in the BIOS to make sure that the CPU and System temperatures are
within normal range. Also check the front panel Overheat LED and make sure
that the Overheat LED is not on.
Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate 5.
power to the system. Make sure that all power connectors are connected.
Please refer to our website for more information on minimum power requirement.
Proper software support: Make sure that the correct drivers are used. 6.
B. When the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check
the following.
Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are 1.
working properly, including boot devices such as CD/DVD disc, CD/DVDROM.
Cable connection: Check to make sure that all cables are connected and 2.
working properly.
Using minimum confi guration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary 3.
components, add-on cards fi rst, and use minimum confi guration (with a CPU
and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the
steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.
Identifying bad components by isolating them: If necessary, remove a compo-4.
nent in question from the chassis, and test it in isolation to make sure that it
works properly. Replace a bad component with a good one.
Check and change one component at a time instead of changing several 5.
items at the same time. This will help isolate and identify problems.
To fi nd out if a component is good, swap this component with a new one to 6.
see if the system will work properly. If so, then the old component is bad.
You can also install the component in question in another system. If the new
system works, the component is good and the old system has problems.
4-2 Technical Support Procedures
Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please
note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to endusers, so it is best to fi rst check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting
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services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specifi c system
confi guration that was sold to you.
Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked 1.
Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our web site
(
http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before contacting Technical Sup-
port.
BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website 2.
com/support/bios/).
If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when 3.
contacting Supermicro for technical support:
Motherboard model and PCB revision number
•
BIOS release date/version (This can be seen on the initial display when your •
system fi rst boots up.)
System confi guration
•
An example of a Technical Support form is on our web site at 4. (http://www.
supermicro.com/support/contact.cfm).
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 support@supermicro.com or by fax at: (408) 503-8000, option 2.
(http://www.supermicro.
4-3 Frequently Asked Questions
Que sti on: Wh at a re th e var iou s t ype s of m emo r y th at my mo th er boa rd c an
support?
Answer: The X8DTU-6F+/X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6(T)F+-LR motherboard has 18
240-pin DIMM slots that support Registered/Load Reduced ECC or Unbuffered
ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 SDRAM modules. It is strongly recommended that you do
not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all memory
installation instructions given on Section 3-3 in Chapter 3.
Que stio n: How do I u pda te my BI OS?
It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experienc-
ing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS fi les are located on our web
site at
message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site. Select
http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS warning
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your motherboard model and download the BIOS fi le to your computer. Also, check
the current BIOS revision and make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before
downloading. You can choose from the zip fi le and the .exe fi le. If you choose the
zip BIOS fi le, please unzip the BIOS fi le onto a bootable USB device. Run the batch
fi le using the format AMI.bat fi lename.rom from your bootable USB device to fl ash
the BIOS. Then, your system will automatically reboot.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS
to prevent possible system boot failure!)
Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed.
Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for
repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS
Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/
manuals/.
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
greatl y enhanc e your sys tem. We rec omme nd that you r eview th e CD and in stall
the appl ic ati on s you ne ed. A pp lic at io ns on t he C D inc lu de c hip set dr ive rs f or t he
Window s OS, sec uri ty and a udio dr ivers.
Question: H ow do I ha ndl e the u sed ba tt er y?
Answer: Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any
way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment.
Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfi ll. Please comply
with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to
dispose of your used battery properly.
4-4 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.
For faster service, You can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.
supermicro.com/support/rma/).
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
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor fi rst for any product problems.
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Chapter 5
BIOS
5-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DTU-6F+/X8DTU-6TF+/
X8DTU-6(T)F+-LR. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be
easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup
Utility setup screens.
Warning: For your system memory to work properly, be sure to use
the correct BIOS ROM for your system. For the X8DTU+-6F+, use the
X8DTU+-6F+ BIOS. For the X8DTU+-6F+-LR, use the X8DTU+-6F+LR BIOS. For the X8DTU+-6TF+, use the X8DTU+-6TF+ BIOS. For the
X8DTU+-6TF+-LR, use the X8DTU+-6TF+-LR BIOS.
Starting BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press 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>, etc.
Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS setup
menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can
be confi gured. Grayed-out options cannot be confi gured. Options in blue can be
confi gured 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>, ar-
row keys, etc.
Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.
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How To Change the Confi guration Data
The confi guration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by
entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing
<Del> at the appropriate time during system boot.
Note: For AMI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery
Instructions posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/
manuals/.
Starting the Setup Utility
Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test.
As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of
the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup
screens. An AMI BIOS identifi cation string is displayed at the left bottom corner of
the screen below the copyright message.
Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related
issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the
system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you
have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the
BIOS is updating. This is to avoid possible boot failure.
5-2 Main Setup
When you fi rst 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.
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System Overview: The following BIOS information will display.
System Time/System Date
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys-
tem Date using the arrow keys. Key in new values through the keyboard and press
<Enter>. Press the <Tab> key to move between fi elds. 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 the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.)
SuperMicro X8DTU-6TF+
Version
• : This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system.
Build Date
• : This item displays the date when this BIOS was complete.
Processor
The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in your
system:
CPU Type
• : This item displays the type of CPU used in the motherboard.
Speed
• : This item displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS.
Physical Count
• : This item displays the number of processors installed in your
system as detected by the BIOS.
Logical Count
• : This item displays the number of CPU Cores installed in your
system as detected by the BIOS.
System Memory
Size
• : This displays the size of memory available in the system.
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5-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations
Use the arrow keys to select Advanced and press <Enter> to access the submenu
items.
Boot Features
Quick Boot
If enabled, this feature will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed
for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Quiet Boot
Use this feature to modify bootup screen display between POST messages or
the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled
to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
AddOn ROM Display Mode
This sets the display mode for Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS and
Keep Current.
Bootup Num-Lock
This featu re sel ect s the Powe r-on st ate for t he Num loc k key. The options ar e Of f
and On.
Wait For 'F1' If Error
This for ce s the sys tem to wai t until t he ' F1' key is pressed i f an er ror o cc urs . The
option s are Dis able d and Enabled.
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Hit 'Del' Message Display
Select Enabled to display "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
Interrupt 19 Capture
Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles boot disk functions. When this item
is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19
at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function
as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adap-
tors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not
function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Watch Dog Function
If enable d, the Watch Dog Timer will a l low the system to r e boot when it i s i n a ctive
for more t han 5 minu tes. The o ption s are Enabl ed and Disabled.
Power Button Function
If this feature is set to Instant_Off, the system will power off immediately as soon
as the user hits the power button. If this feature is set to 4_Second_Override, the
system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or
longer. The options are Instant_Off and 4_Second_Override.
Restore on AC Power Loss
Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off
for the system power to remain off after a power outage. Select Power-On for
the system power to turn on after a power outage. Select Last State to allow the
system to resume its last state before a power outage. The options are Power-On,
Power-Off and Last State.
Processor and Clock Options
This submenu displays the status of the processor used in the motherboard and
allows the user to confi gure the Processor and Clock settings.
Type of the CPU
• : This item displays the CPU type for the motherboard.
Frequency
• : This item displays the CPU frequency for the motherboard.
CPUID
• : This item displays the CPUID for the motherboard.
Microcode Revision
• : This item displays the CPUID for the motherboard.
Cache L1
• : This item displays the size of Cache L1 of the CPU for the moth-
erboard.
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Cache L2• : This item displays the size of Cache L2 of the CPU for the moth-
erboard.
Cache L3
• : This item displays the size of Cache L3 of the CPU for the moth-
erboard.
• : This item displays the status of the CPU ratio.
Ratio Status
Ratio Actual Value
• : This item displays the actual value of the CPU ratio.
CPU Ratio
Select Manual to manually confi gure the CPU Ratio. Select Auto to allow the BIOS
to automatically confi gure the CPU Ratio. The options are Auto and Manual.
Clock Spread Spectrum
Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support to allow the BIOS to monitor and
attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)
If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to
improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)
The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. If
this feature is set to Enabled, the CPU prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes
as comprised. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
L1 Data Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)
Select Enabled to enable Level 1 data prefetch support to enhance system performance for UP platforms. For DP/MP servers, enable or disable this feature for
system enhancement based on the specifi cations of the application running in the
system at the time. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Data Reuse Optimization (Available when supported by the CPU)
For UP platforms, select Enabled to maximize data reuse support to enhance system
performance. For DP/MP servers, enable or disable this feature for system enhancement based on application specifi cations. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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MPS and ACPI MADT Ordering
This feature allows the user to confi gure the MPS (Multi-Processor Specifi ca-
tions) and ACPI (Advanced Confi gurat ion and Power Inter face) sett ings for your
motherboard. Select Modern Ordering if XP or a newer version of Windows OS
is used in the motherboard. Select Legacy Ordering if 2000 or an earlier version
is used. T he opti ons are Modern Ordering and Legacy Ordering.
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU)
Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform
to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creat-
ing mult iple " vi r tu al" sy stems i n one p hysic al c o mput er. The opti ons ar e Enabled
and Dis abled. Not e: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power
off an d restart the syst e m for the ch a nge to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s web
site for detailed information.
Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and
the CPU)
Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit support which will allow the proces-
sor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can be
executed and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from fl ooding illegal
codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The
default is Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information.)
Intel AES-NI (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU)
It set to enabled, Intel AES-NI will add new encryption features to help accelerate
AES SW application and provide code authorization and signature verifi cation to
improve system performance. The default is Disabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft
Web Sites for more information.)
Simultaneous Multi-Threading (Available when supported by the CPU)
Set to Enabled to use the Simultaneous Multi-Threading Technology, which will
result in increased CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Active Processor Cores
Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to Intel's
web site for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Intel® EIST Technology
EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically
adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consump-
tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.
The options are Disabled (Disable GV3) and Enabled (Enable GV3).
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Intel® Turbo Boost (Available when Intel EIST Technology is enabled)
Select Enabled to use the TurboMode Technique to boost system performance. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
C1E Support
Select Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State. C1E signifi cantly reduces
the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during
a "Halt State". The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Intel® C-STATE Tech
If enabled, C-State is set by the system automatically to either C2, C3 or C4 state.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
C-State Package Limit Setting
If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package
register. The options are Auto, C1, C3, C6 and C7.
C1 Auto Demotion
When enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7 requests to C1 based
on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
C3 Auto Demotion
When enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based
on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
ACPI T State
When this feature is enabled, CPU Throttling state will be reported in the ACPI
(Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface) protocol. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.
Advanced Chipset Control
The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below.
QPI and IMC Confi guration
QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) is the connection between the CPU and the
motherboard's I/O hub. Use this feature to modify speed and power management settings.
CPU Revision
• : This item displays the CPU revision number.
Current QPI Frequency:
• This item displays the current QPI frequency.
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Current Memory Frequency:• This item displays the current CPU memory
frequency.
Memory Reference Code:
• This item displays the memory reference code for
the motherboard.
• This item displays the QPI reference code for the moth-
QPI Reference Code:
erboard.
Request Transaction ID
QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) is the connection between the CPUs and the I/O
hub (IOH) For a transaction to be processed in the QPI, a "Transaction ID" is
required, and it is assigned by an agent (CPU1, CPU2 or the IOH). Each agent
is allocated a number of Transaction IDs based on the QPI IO Bandwidth and the
Request Transaction ID (R TID) setting (32-24-32 or 32-16-40). Once T ransaction
IDs are allocated to an agent, it will assign a Transaction ID to an event so that
it can be processed in the QPI. Select Balanced to allocate transaction IDs to
an agent based on the setting 32-24-32. Select IO Bias to allocate RTIDs based
on the setting 32-16-40. The options are Balanced and IO Bias.
QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Links Speed
QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) is the connection between the CPU and the
motherboard's I/O hub. Use this feature to set data transfer speed for QPI Link
connections. The options are Slow-Mode, and Full Speed.
QPI Frequency (Available if the item - QPI Link Speed is set to Full
Speed)
This feature allows the user to select the desired QPI frequency. The options
are Auto, 4.800 GT, 5.866GT, 6.400 GT.
QPI L0s and L1
This feature allows the user to set the QPI power state to a low setting. L0s and
L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.
Memory Frequency
This feature forces a DDR3 module to run at a frequency other than what the system has detected. Select Force SPD (Serial Presence Detect) to force the module
to run at a frequency specifi ed on the SPD table. The available options are Auto,
Force DDR-800, Force DDR-1066, Force DDR-1333 and Force SPD.
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Memory Mode
If this item is set to Independent, all DIMMs are available to the operating system.
If this item is set to Channel Mirroring, the motherboard maintains two identical
copies of all data in memory for redundancy. If this item is set to Lockstep, the
motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel. The options are Independent, Channel Mirroring, Lockstep, and Sparing.
Demand Scrubbing
This is a memory error-correction scheme when the Processor writes corrected
data back into the memory block from where it was read by the Processor. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
Patrol Scrubbing
This is a memory error-correction scheme that works in the background looking
for and correcting resident errors. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Channel Interleave
This feature allows the user to confi gure the Memory Interleave settings for an
onboard memory channel. The options are 1-way, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, and
6-way.
Bank Interleave
This feature allows the user to confi gure the Memory Interleave settings for an
onboard memory bank. The options are 1-way, 2-way, and 4-way.
Throttling - Closed Loop
Throttling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic
voltage control during processor idle states. Available options are Disabled and
Enabled.
North Bridge Chipset Confi guration
This feature allows the user to confi gure North Bridge settings. The items included
in the submenu are listed below.
NB Revision
• : This item displays the North Bridge revision number.
Intel I/OAT
The Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology) signifi cantly reduces CPU overhead
by leveraging CPU architectural improvements, freeing resources for more other
tasks. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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DCA Technology (Available when Intel I/OAT is enabled)
Select Enabled to use Intel's DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to enhance
data transfer effi ciency. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
DCA Prefetch Delay
A DCA Prefetch is used with TOE components to prefetch data in order to shorten
execution cycles and maximize data processing effi ciency . Prefetching too frequently
can saturate the cache directory and delay necessary cache accesses. This feature
reduces or increases the frequency the system prefetches data. The options are [8],
[16], [24], [32], [40], [48], [56], [64], [72], [80], [88], [96], [104], [112], [120].
Intel VT-d
Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d
by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms,
providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and
data-sharing. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Active State Power Management
Select Enabled to use the power management for signal transactions between the
PCI Express L0 and L1 Links. Select Enabled to confi gure PCI-Exp. L0 and L1 Link
power states. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
IOH PCI-E Max Payload Size
Some add-on cards perform faster with the coalesce feature, which limits the
payload size to 128B; while others, with a payload size of 256B which inhibits the
coalesce feature. Please refer to your add-on card user guide for the desired setting.
The options are 256B and 128B.
ME-HECI Support
Select Enabled to enable ME-HECI (Host Embedded Controller Interface) support,
which will allow the Host OS to communicate directly with the Management Engine
(ME) in a standard method for system management, effectively replacing the SMbus.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
South Bridge Confi guration
This feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the South Bridge chip.
USB Functions
Select Enabled to use USB devices. The options are: Disabled and Enabled.
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Legacy USB Support
Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. If this item is set to Auto, Legacy USB
support will be automatically enabled if a legacy USB device is installed on the
motherboard, and vise versa. The settings are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.
Port 64h/60h Emulation
Select Enabled to enable 60h/64h emulation for complete USB keyboard support
for operating systems that are not compatible with USB devices. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
USB 2.0 Controller (Available when the item: USB Functions is disabled)
This item indicates if the onboard USB 2.0 controller is activated. The default setting is Enabled.
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
This setting allows you to select the USB 2.0 Controller mode. The options are
Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) and Full Speed (12 Mbps).
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
Select Enabled to enable BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface support to
provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does not support EHCI
Hand-Off. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from BIOS-controlled
to OS-controlled. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
IDE/SATA Confi guration
When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence
of the IDE and SATA devices and displays the following items:
SATA#1 Confi guration
If Compatible is selected, it sets SATA#1 to legacy compatibility mode, while selecting Enhanced sets SATA#1 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled,
Compatible and Enhanced.
Confi gure SATA#1 as (Not available when SATA#1 Confi guration is
disabled)
This feature allows the user to select the drive type for SATA#1. The options are
IDE, RAID and AHCI. (When the option-RAID is selected, the item-ICH RAID
Code Base will appear. When the option-AHCI is selected, the item-ICH AHCI
Codebase will be available.)
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AHCI Codebase (Available when RAID or AHCI is selected)
Use this feature to select the AHCI Codebase for the ICH South Bridge. The
options are BIOS Native Module and Intel AHCI ROM.
ICH RAID Code Base (Available when the option RAID is selected)
Select Intel to enable Intel's SATA RAID fi rmware to confi gure Intel's SATA
RAID settings. Select Adaptec to enable Adaptec's SATA RAID fi rmware
to confi gure Adaptec's SATA RAID settings. The options are Intel and
Adaptec.
SATA#2 Confi guration (Available when the option IDE is selected)
Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are
Disabled, and Enhanced.
IDE Detect Timeout (sec)
Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI
devices installed in the system. The options are 0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and
35.
Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master,
and Fourth IDE Master
These settings allow the user to set the parameters the slots indicated above.
Press <Enter> to activate the following submenu screen for detailed options of
these items. Set the correct confi gurations accordingly. The items included in the
submenu are listed below.
Type
Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed,
Auto, CD/DVD 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 a 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 and Auto.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
Block Mode boosts the 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 data to be transferred from and to the device one sector at
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a time. Select Auto to allow data transfer from and to the device occur multiple
sectors at a time if the device supports it. The options are Auto and Disabled.
PIO Mode
The IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) Mode programs timing cycles between the
IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the
cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use
this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined.
Select 0 ~ 4 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0 ~ 4. It has a data transfer
rate of 3.3 MB/s ~ 16.6 MB/s. See the table below.
PIO Mode Select Options
Option Selected PIO Mode Max. Transfer Rate
0 PIO Mode 0 3.3 MB/s
1 PIO Mode 1 5.2 MB/s
2 PIO Mode 2 8.3 MB/s
3 PIO Mode 3 11.1 MB/s
4 PIO Mode 4 16.6 MB/s
DMA Mode
Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the
IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. The options are Auto, SWDMAn,
MWDMAn, and UDMAn. See the table below for DMA Mode Select Options.
DMA Mode Select Options
Option Selected DMA Mode Max. Transfer Rate
SWMA 0 Single-Word DMA 0 2.1 MB/s
SWMA 1 Single-Word DMA 1 4.2 MB/s
SWMA 2 Single-Word DMA 2 8.3 MB/s
MWDMA 0 Multi-Word DMA 0 4.2 MB/s
MWDMA 1 Multi-Word DMA 1 13.3 MB/s
MWDMA 2 Multi-Word DMA 2 16.6 MB/s
UDMA 0 Ultra DMA 0 16.6 MB/s
UDMA 1 Ultra DMA 1 25 MB/s
UDMA 2 Ultra DMA 2 33.3 MB/s
UDMA 3 Ultra DMA 3 44.4 MB/s
UDMA 4 Ultra DMA 4 66.6 MB/s
UDMA 5 Ultra DMA 5 100 MB/s
UDMA 6 Ultra DMA 6 133 MB/s
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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 AMI BIOS to automatically 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 Enable to enable the function of 32-bit IDE data transfer. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
PCI/PnP Confi guration
Clear NVRAM
This feature clears the NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory) during
system boot. The options are No and Yes.
Plug & Play OS
Selecting Yes allows the OS to confi gure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required
for system boot if Plug & Play is supported by your OS.) Select No to allow the AMI
BIOS to confi gure all devices in the system.
PCI Latency Timer
This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select
64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128,
160, 192, 224 and 248.
PCI IDE BusMaster
When enabled, the BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading/writing to IDE drives.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Slot J2 PCIe Width
Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically detect the PCI-E width for slot J2.
Selec t Force x8/ x 8 to set the PCI -E widt h to x8/ x8. Th e options are Auto and
Force x8 / x8.
Slot J2 PCI-E 2.0 x16/x8 Option ROM / Slot J1 PCI-E 2.0 x4 Option ROM
Selec t Enabled t o enable P CI- E slot s indic ated above. It c an also e nable O ption
ROMs spec ifi ed to boot computer using a network interface from these slots. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Onboard LAN Option ROM Select
Selec t iSCSI to use i SCSI Opt ion ROMs to b oot the co mputing usi ng a networ k
device. Select iSCSI to use PXE Option ROMs to boot the computing using a
netwo rk devi ce. The o ptio ns are iSC SI and PXE.
Load Onboard LAN1~LAN4 Option ROM
Selec t Enab le d to en abl e th e onb oar d L A N1, LA N2 , L A N 3 or LAN 4 Opt io n RO M.
This is to boot computer using a network interface. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
Load On boa rd SAS Op tion RO M (Availab le wh en SAS is en abl ed)
Select Enabled to boot the system using a SAS connection. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
Boot Graphics Adapter Priority
This feature a llows the use r to s pecify which graphics control ler to be used as th e
prima ry boot gra phics co ntroller. The options are Onboard VGA, Slot J2 PCI -E
2.0 x16, and O f fbo ard VGA .
Super IO Device Confi guration
Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address
This option specifi es the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address
of Serial Port 1 and 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 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 for Serial
Port1 are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, and 2F8/IRQ3. The options for
Serial Port2 are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 3F8/IRQ4, and 2E8/IRQ3.
Serial Port 2 Attribute
This feature allows the user to set COM 2 as a normal serial port or a virtual COM
por t used f or SOL (Ser ial O ver L AN). The options are SOL and COM.
Remote Access Confi guration
Remote Access
Select Enabled to enable Remote Access support. The options are Disabled and
Enabled. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will display:
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Serial Port Number
This feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection. The options are COM 1 and COM 2.
Base Address, IRQ
This item displays the based address and IRQ of the serial port specifi ed
above.
Serial Port Mode
This feature allows the user to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection.
The options are 115200 8, n 1; 57600 8, n, 1; 38400 8, n, 1; 19200 8, n, 1; and
9600 8, n, 1.
Flow Control
This feature allows the user to set the fl ow control for Console Redirection. The
options are None, Hardware, and Software.
Redirection After BIOS POST
Selec t Disabl e d t o t u rn off Consol e Redirection after Power-On Self-Test (POST).
Selec t Always to kee p Cons ole Re direc tio n acti ve all the t ime af ter P OST. (Note:
This setting may not be supported by some operating systems.) Select Boot Loader
to keep Con sole Redirec tion active du ring POST and B oot Loader. The option s
are Disa bled, B oot Loade r, and Always.
Terminal Type
This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection. The options are ANSI, VT100, and VT-UTF8.
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
A terminal keyboard defi nition that provides a way to send commands from a remote
console. Available options are Enabled and Disabled.
Sredir Memory Display Delay
This feature defi nes the length of time in seconds to display memory information.
The options are No Delay, Delay 1 Sec, Delay 2 Sec, and Delay 4 Sec.
Hardware Health Monitor
This feature allows the user to monitor system health and review the status of each
item as displayed.
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CPU Overheat Alarm
This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which determines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible
CPU overheat.
Warning! 1.Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature predefi ned by the CPU manufacturer may result in CPU overheat or
system instability. When the CPU temperature reaches this predefi ned
threshold, the CPU and system cooling fans will run at full speed. 2. To
avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide adequate
airfl ow to your system.
The options are:
The Early Alarm: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (includ-
•
ing the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered as soon as the CPU temperature
reaches the CPU overheat threshold as predefi ned by the CPU manufacturer.
The Default Alarm
• : Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm
(including the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered when the CPU temperature
reaches about 5
manufacturer to give the CPU and system fans additional time needed for CPU
and system cooling. In both the alarms above, please take immediate action
as shown below.
CPU 1 Temperature/CPU 2 Temperature/System Temperature
This feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU and the System.
The following items will be displayed for your reference only:
CPU1 Temperature/CPU2 Temperature
The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures (Celsius/Fahrenheit) has been upgraded to a more advanced feature by Intel in its newer
processors. The basic concept is each CPU is embedded by unique temperature
information that the motherboard can read. This ‘Temperature Threshold’ or ‘Temperature Tolerance’ has been assigned at the factory and is the baseline on which
the motherboard takes action during different CPU temperature conditions (i.e., by
increasing CPU Fan speed, triggering the Overheat Alarm, etc). Since CPUs can
have different ‘Temperature Tolerances’, the installed CPU can now send information to the motherboard what its ‘Temperature Tolerance’ is, and not the other way
around. This results in better CPU thermal management.
o
C above the threshold temperature as predefi ned by the CPU
Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain
thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High). This makes it easier
for the user to understand the CPU’s temperature status, rather than by just simply
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seeing a temperature reading (i.e., 25oC). The CPU Temperature feature will display
the CPU temperature status as detected by the BIOS:
Low – This level is considered as the ‘normal’ operating state. The CPU temperature
is well below the CPU ‘Temperature Tolerance’. The motherboard fans and CPU will
run normally as confi gured in the BIOS (Fan Speed Control).
User intervention: No action required.
Medium – The processor is running warmer. This is a ‘precautionary’ level and
generally means that there may be factors contributing to this condition, but the CPU
is still within its normal operating state and below the CPU ‘Temperature Tolerance’.
The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as confi gured in the BIOS. The
fans may adjust to a faster speed depending on the Fan Speed Control settings.
User intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU fans
and the chassis ventilation for blockage.
High – The processor is running hot. This is a ‘caution’ level since the CPU’s ‘Temperature Tolerance’ has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may activate
an overheat alarm.
User intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action
immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation and room temperature
to correct any problems.
Notes: 1. The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to
prevent damage to the CPU.
2. The information provided above is for your reference only. For more
information on thermal management, please refer to Intel’s Web site at
www.Intel.com.
System Temperature: The system te mperat ure will b e displayed ( in degre es in
Celsiu s and Fahrenh eit) as it is detec ted by the BI OS.
Fan 1 ~ Fan 8 Reading
This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan 1 through
Fan 8.
Fan Speed Control Modes
This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the
onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the
CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective
system cooling. Select "Full Speed/FS" to allow the onboard fans to run at full
speed for maximum cooling. The FS setting is recommended for special system
confi guration or debugging. Select "Performance/PF" for better system cooling. The
PF setting is recommended for high-power-consuming and high-density systems.
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Select "Balanced/BL" for the onboard fans to run at a speed that will balance the
needs between system cooling and power saving. The BL setting is recommended
for regular systems with normal hardware confi gurations. Select "Energy Saving/ES"
for best power effi ciency and maximum quietness. The Options are: Full Speed/FS,
Performance/PF, Balanced/BL, and Energy Saving/ES.
Voltage Monitoring
CPU1 Vcore, CPU2 Vcore, CPU1 DIMM, CPU2 DIMM, 1.1V, 1.5V, 3.3V, 5V, 12V,
-12V, 3.3VSB, 5VSB, and Vbat.
ACPI Confi guration
Use this feature to confi gure Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface (ACPI)
power management settings for your system.
High Precision Event Timer
Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces
periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does
in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing
the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC
Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used
to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
ACPI Aware O/S
Select Yes to enable ACPI support for an operating system that supports ACPI.
Select No to disable ACPI support for an OS that does not support ACPI. The options are Yes and No.
ACPI APIC Support (Available ACPI Aware O/S='Yes')
Select Enabled to include the ACPI APIC Table Pointer in the RSDT (Root System
Description Table) pointer list. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
APIC ACPI SCI IRQ
When this item is set to Enabled, APIC ACPI SCI IRQ is supported by the system.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Headless Mode (Available ACPI Aware O/S='Yes')
This feature is used to enable system to function without a keyboard, monitor or
mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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ACPI Version Features (Available ACPI Aware O/S='Yes')
The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website
for further explanation: http://www.acpi.info/
NUMA Support
Select Enabled to use the feature of Non-Uniform Memory Access to improve CPU
performance. The options are Disabled, Enabled and NUMA for SLES 11 (SUSE
Linux Enterprise Server 11).
WHEA Support
Select Enabled to enable Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support
which will provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware
error s on W indow s plat for ms in o rde r to redu ce syste m cra shes d ue to har dware
errors and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring. The defaul t setti ng
is Enabled.
Intel TXT(LT) Confi guration
Intel TXT Initialization
Select Enabled to initialize Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) to provide the
building blocks and create trusted-platforms for safe computing. The options are Dis-
abled and Enabled. If this item is set to Enabled, the following items will display.
BIOS AC[SCLEAN] (Available when Intel TXT(LT) Initialization is enabled)
Select Enabled to allow the processor to load an authenticated code (AC) module
in an internal memory partition to ensure that the CPU, chipset and all other related
components are launched in the same protected environment for trusted-platform
computing. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
BIOS AC[SCHECK] (Available when Intel TXT(LT) Initialization is enabled)
Select Enabled to allow the authenticated code (AC) module to check that hardware,
the memory protection mechanism and the domain manager are confi gured properly
to ensure safe computing in the Trusted Computing Platform Module. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
Load DPR (Available when Intel TXT(LT) Initialization is enabled)
Select Enabled to load a DPR which is a powerful, lightweight, and compact module
used to track and record vital data in running electric-powered radio-controlled components for trusted-platform computing. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Reset TPM Establishment Flag (Available when Intel TXT(LT) Initialization is
enabled)
Select Enabled to reset Trusted Platform Module Establishment Flag for safe computing. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Trusted Computing (Optional)
TCG/TPM Support
Select Yes on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable
TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2)/TPM support to improve data integrity and network security.
The options are No and Yes. If this feature is set to Yes, the following items will
display.
Indicate Physical (Available when TCG/TPM Support = 'Yes')
Select Yes for the BIOS to detect the presence of TPM devices at system boot.
Select No to hide the presence of TPM devices at system boot. The options
are Yes and No.
TPM Deactivated (Available when TCG/TPM Support = 'Yes')
Select Set to disable TPM support at bootup. Select Clear to activate the TPM
devices to at bootup. Select Don't Change to keep the current TPM support
status. The options are Set, Clear, and Don't Change.
TPM Owner (Available when TCG/TPM Support = 'Yes')
This feature allows the user to confi gure TPM Owner settings. The options are
Don't Change, Enable Install, Disable Install, and Clear.
Execute TPM Command (Available when TCG/TPM Support = 'Yes')
Select Enabled to execute TPM commands you've selected. Select Don't Change
to keep the current TPM commands without making any changes. Select Disabled to abandon the changes you have made on TPM commands. The options
are Enabled, Disabled and Don't Change.
TPM Enable/Disable Status
This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently
enabled or disabled.
TPM Owner Status
This item displays the status of TPM Ownership.
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IPMI Confi guration
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that
IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a
whole. For more information on the IPMI specifi cations, please visit Intel's website
at www.intel.com.
IPMI Firmware Version
This item displays the current IPMI Firmware Version.
Status of BMC
The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) manages the interface between
system management software and platform hardware. This item displays the status
of the current BMC controller.
View BMC System Event Log
This feat ur e d i sp l ays t h e BMC Syste m Event L o g (SE L). It shows the total number
of entries of BMC System Events. To view an event, select an Entry Number and
pressing <Enter> to display the information as shown in the screen.
Total Number of Entries
•
SEL Entry Number•
SEL Record ID•
SEL Record Type•
Event Timestamp•
Generator ID / Manufacturer ID•
Event Message Format Ver.•
Event Sensor Type•
Event Sensor Number,•
Event Dir Type•
Event Data.•
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Clear BMC System Event Log
Clear BMC System Log now
Select OK and press the <Enter> key to clear the BMC system log immediately.
Select Cancel to keep the BMC System log. The options are OK and Cancel.
Caution: Any cleared information is unrecoverable. Make absolutely sure
that you no longer need any data stored in the log before clearing the
BMC Event Log.
Set LAN Confi guration
Set this feature to confi gure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address as shown
in the following graphics.
Channel Number - This feature displays the channel number.
Channel Number Status - This feature returns the channel status for the
Channel Number selected above: "Channel Number is OK" or "Wrong Channel
Number".
IP Address Source
This features allows the user to select how an IP address is assigned to a client computer or network device. Select DHCP (Dynamic Host Confi guration
Protocol) to allow a client (computer or device) obtains an IP address from a
DHCP server that manages a pool of IP addresses and network information on
a "request and grant" basis. Upon time-out (or lease expiration), the IP address
assigned to the client can be reassigned to a new client. Select Static (Static
Allocation) to allow the host server to allocate an IP address based on a table
containing MAC Address/IP Address pairs that are manually entered (probably
by a network administrator). Only clients with a MAC address listed in the MAC/
IP Address Table will be assigned an IP address. The IP Address allocated to
the client is on a longer term basis than that assigned by the DHCP mentioned
in the other option. The options are DHCP and Static.
IP Address
The BIOS will automatically enter the IP address for the system when the IP
Address Source is set to 'Static'. It can also allow the user to set an IP address
for the system If the IP Address Source is set to "DHCP". However, the IP address may be overwritten. The value of each three-digit number separated by
dots should not exceed 255.
Subnet Mask (When IP Address Source is set to 'Static')
This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection. The
value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.
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Gateway Address (When IP Address Source is set to 'Static')
The BIOS will automatically enter the Gateway address for the system when the
IP Address Source is set to 'Static'. It can also allow the user to set a Gateway
address for the system If the IP Address Source is set to "DHCP". However,
the Gateway address may be overwritten. The value of each three-digit number
separated by dots should not exceed 255.
MAC Address (When IP Address Source is set to 'Static')
The BIOS will automatically enter the MAC address for the system when the IP
Address Source is set to 'Static'. It can also allow the user to set an MAC address for the system If the IP Address Source is set to "DHCP". However, the
MAC address may be overwritten. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal
numbers (Base 16, 0 ~ 9, A, B, C, D, E, F) separated by dots. (i.e., 00.30.48.
D0.D4.60).
BMC Watch Dog Timer Action
Allows the BMC to reset or power down the system if the operating system hangs
or crashes. The options are Disabled, Reset System, Power Down, Power Cycle.
If the feature is not set to Disabled, the following item will display.
BMC Watch Dog TimeOut [Min:Sec]
This option appears if BMC Watch Dog Timer Action (above) is enabled. This
is a timed delay in minutes or seconds, before a system power down or reset
after an operating system failure is detected. The options are [5 Min], [1 Min],
[30 Sec], and [10 Sec].
Event Log Confi guration
View Event Log
Use this option to view the System Event Log.
Mark All Events as Read
This option marks all events as read. The options are OK and Cancel.
Clear Event Log
This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages. The options are OK
and Cancel.
PCIE Event Log
Select Yes to activate and display the PCI-Express slot event log. The options are
Yes and No.
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Memory ECC Error Log
Select Yes to activate and display ECC Memory Error event log. The options are
Yes and No.
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The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst.
Supervisor Password
This item indicates if a Supervisor password has been entered for the system. "Not
Installed" means a Supervisor password has not been used.
User Password
This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system. "Not I nstalle d" means that a u ser password has not been used.
Change Supervisor Password
Select this feature and press <Enter> to access the submenu, and then type in a
new Supervisor Password.
User Access Level (Available when Supervisor Password is set as above)
Available options are Full Access: grants full User read and write access to the
Setup Utility, View Only: allows access to the Setup Utility but the fi elds cannot be
changed, Limited: allows only limited fi elds to be changed such as Date and Time,
No Access: prevents User access to the Setup Utility.
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