Supermicro MBD-X8DAI-O Manuale Utente

X8DA3 USER’S MANUALRevision 1.1 SUPERX8DAi

1-2 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual X8DA3/X8DAi Image Note: The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest PCB Revision av

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3 X8DA3/X8DAi Motherboard Layout Notes:Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. 1. See Chapter 2 for detailed info

1-4 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual X8DA3/X8DAi Quick ReferenceWarning!1. To prevent damage to your power supply or motherboard, please use a power

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5X8DA3/X8DAi Quick ReferenceJumper Description Default SettingJBT1 CMOS Clear (See Chapter 2)JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-Exp. Slot

1-6 X8DA3/X8DAi User's ManualMotherboard Features CPUTwo Intel• ® 5500/5600 Series Processor (LGA 1366) processors. Each processor supports two

Chapter 1: Introduction1-7Auto-switching voltage regulator for CPU cores• System overheat/Fan Fail LED Indicator and control• Chassis intrusion detect

1-8 X8DA3/X8DAi User's ManualBlock Diagram of the Intel 5520 PlatformNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Mother-boar

Chapter 1: Introduction1-91-2 Chipset OverviewBuilt upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel 5520 platform, the X8DA3/X8DAi motherboar

1-10 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual1-3 Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power LossBIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will

Chapter 1: Introduction1-11notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also confi gure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings wh

Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document.Information in this docu

1-12 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual1-6 Power SupplyAs with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable opera

Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To pre

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Chapter 2: Installation2-32-3 Processor and Heatsink InstallationWhen handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label ar

2-4 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Socket KeysAfter removing the plastic cap, 1. using your thumb and the index fi nger, hold the CPU at the north and

Chapter 2: Installation2-5Installing a CPU HeatsinkScrew#1Screw#2Do not apply any thermal 1. grease to the heatsink or the CPU die because the require

2-6 X8DA3/X8DAi User's ManualRemoving the HeatsinkWarning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re-moved. However, if you do need

Chapter 2: Installation2-72-4 Memory Installation Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.CAUTIONExercise extreme care wh

2-8 X8DA3/X8DAi User's ManualMemory SupportThe X8DA3/X8DAi supports up to 96 GB DDR3 Registered ECC or 48 GB Unbuff. ECC/Non ECC 1333 MHz/1066 M

Chapter 2: Installation2-91.5V RDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 Processors InstalledNote 1: 1333 RDIMMs MHz will run at 1066 MHz (-BIOS aut

PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the inst

2-10 X8DA3/X8DAi User's ManualPossible System Memory Allocation & AvailabilitySystem Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 G

Chapter 2: Installation2-11X8DA3/iRev. 2.0 To Install:

2-12 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation.

Chapter 2: Installation2-132. Front Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo-cated on a control p

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Chapter 2: Installation2-15Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIXVccPWR F

2-16 X8DA3/X8DAi User's ManualPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMI

Chapter 2: Installation2-17Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIXVccPWR F

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X8DA3/X8DAi User's ManualContacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1

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Chapter 2: Installation2-25CD1 Pin Defi nition Pin# Defi nition 1 Left2 Ground3 Ground4 RightHigh Defi nition Audio (HD Audio) This motherboard

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Chapter 2: Installation2-27JWOL1JC2JSM1JSM2J5JPS1JPI1JI2C2JI2C1JPL21JI2C3JI2C4JPL1JF1LE1LES1LES2JPI2CJD1SP1JL1JPS2KB/MouseJPW3JPW1JPW2Fan8/CPU1 FanFan

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PrefacevNotes

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Chapter 2: Installation2-33SAS LED IndicatorsTwo Onboard SAS LED are located at LES1/LES2 on the motherboard. When this LES1 is on, SAS Connections ar

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3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If y

3-2 X8DA3/X8DAi User's ManualNo VideoIf the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and 1. cables.Use the speaker to deter

3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshooting3-2 Technical Support ProceduresBefore contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note

vi X8DA3/X8DAi User's ManualTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...

3-4 X8DA3/X8DAi User's ManualQuestion: How do I update my BIOS?Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experie

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DA3/X8DAi. The AMI ROM BIOS is stor

4-2X8DA3/X8DAi User’s ManualStarting the Setup UtilityNormally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-3Supermicro X8DA3/X8DAiBIOS Build Version: This item displays the BIOS revision used in your sys-• tem.BIOS Build Date: This item

4-4X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual4-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurationsUse the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu ite

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-5Interrupt 19 CaptureInterrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled

4-6X8DA3/X8DAi User’s ManualC1E SupportSelect Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State. C1E signifi cantly reduces the CPU's power consum

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-7Simultaneous Multi-Threading (Available when supported by the CPU)Set to Enabled to use the Simultaneous Multi-Threading Technol

4-8X8DA3/X8DAi User’s ManualCPU Bridge Confi gurationQPI Links SpeedThis feature selects QPI's data transfer speed. The options are Slow-mode, an

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9Hysteresis Temperature (Closed Loop Only)Temperature Hysteresis is the temperature lag (in degrees Celsius) after the set DIMM t

Table of ContentsviiFan Headers ...2-20Speaker/Power LED Hea

4-10X8DA3/X8DAi User’s ManualCrystal Beach/DCA (Direct Cache Access-available when Crystal Beach/DMA is enabled.)This feature works in conjunction wit

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11Hand-Off support. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from the BIOS-controlled to the OS-controlled. The options a

4-12X8DA3/X8DAi User’s ManualLBA/Large ModeLBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13Select SWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select MWDMA0 to allow t

4-14X8DA3/X8DAi User’s ManualPCI/PnP Confi guration Clear NVRAMThis feature clears the NVRAM during system boot. The options are No and Yes.Plug &

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-151/2", 1.44MB 3 1/2" and 2.88MB 3 1/2". The default setting for Floppy A is 1.44MB 3 1/2", and for Floppy B

4-16X8DA3/X8DAi User’s ManualSelect Boot Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot Loader. The options are Disabled, Boot Loader,

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-17and system cooling. In both the alarms above, please take immediate action as shown below. CPU Temperature/System TemperatureTh

4-18X8DA3/X8DAi User’s ManualNotes: 1. The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU.2. The information prov

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-19S3 (STR) - The CPU has no power and the power supply goes on reduced power mode. However, main memory (RAM) is still powered.A

viii X8DA3/X8DAi User's ManualMemory Errors ... 3-

4-20X8DA3/X8DAi User’s ManualIPMI Confi guration (Available when an IPMI Card is installed on the board.)Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IP

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-21Set LAN Confi gurationUse this feature to confi gure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address. Channel Number Enter the chann

4-22X8DA3/X8DAi User’s ManualParameter SelectorUse this feature to select the parameter of your Mac Address confi guration.MAC Address This item displa

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-23DMI Event LogView Event LogUse this option to view the System Event Log.Mark all events as readThis option marks all events as

4-24X8DA3/X8DAi User’s ManualView Only: allows access to the Setup Utility, but cannot change the fi elds,• Limited: allows only limited fi elds to be c

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-25Boot Device PriorityThis feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st

4-26X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual4-6 Exit OptionsSelect the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.BIOS SET

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-274-7 BIOS RecoveryWarning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can ca

4-28X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual4.7.2 Boot Sector Recovery from an IDE CD-ROMThis process is almost identical to the process of Boot Sector Recovery from

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-295. Following the instructions given on the screen to update the BIOS. These instructions are also shown below.a. At the promp

Chapter 1: Introduction1-1Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged

4-30X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual8. Once remote BIOS fl ash is completed, the system will reboot.Note: AMIBIOS Serial Flash will work with any terminal co

A-1Appendix A: BIOS POST Error CodesAppendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the

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Appendix B: Installing the Windows OSB-1Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all hardware components have been installed, you must fi rst confi gu

B-2 X8DA3/X8DAi User's ManualB-2 Installing the Windows OS for a Non-RAID SystemInsert Microsoft's Windows OS Setup CD in the

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-1Appendix C Software Installation Instructions C-1 Installing Software ProgramsAfter you've ins

C-2 X8DA3/X8DAi User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)C-2 Confi guring Supero Doctor IIIThe Supero Docto

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-3Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can

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(Disclaimer Continued)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear fa