SUPER MICRO Computer
X8DTE-F, X8DT6-F
user manual
USER’S Manual
Troubleshooting
Install
FAQ
Error messages
CPU Overheat Alarm
Password
Bios Error Beep Codes
NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators
Connecting Cables
Reset Button
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X8DT6
X8DTE
X8DT6-F
X8DTE-F
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.1a
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USER’S Manual
Manual Revision 1.1a Release Date April 4
About this Motherboard Manual Organization
About this Manual
Conventions Used in the Manual
Preface
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Headquarters
Contacting Supermicro
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Security Settings Boot Configuration Exit Options
Starting Bios Setup Utility
Bios Error Beep Codes
Installing Software Programs Configuring Supero Doctor
Introduction
Overview
X8DT6/X8DT6-F Image
Differences between the models
X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F Layout
Ipmi Dedicated LAN is for X8DT6-F/X8DTE-F only
Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only
Motherboard Layout
Slot 4 PCI-E 2.0 x8 is available on the X8DTE/X8DTE-F
Motherboard
LED
CPU
Motherboard Features
Introduction System resource alert via Supero Doctor
Bios flash upgrade utility and device drivers
Ext. ATX 12.00 L x 13.00 W 304.80 mm x 330.20 mm
Block Diagram of the 5520 Platform
Introduction
PC Health Monitoring
Special Features
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator
Acpi Features
Main Switch Override Mechanism
Wake-On-LAN WOL
Super I/O
Power Supply
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Installation
Installation Instructions
Motherboard Installation
Tools Needed
Phillips Screwdriver Pan head #6 screws
Socket Clip Load Plate
Processor and Heatsink Installation
Gently lift the socket clip to open the load plate
Plastic Cap
Load Plate
Socket Keys
Installing a CPU Heatsink
Removing the Heatsink
Dimm Installation
Memory Installation
Dimm Module Population Configuration
DIMMs Dimm Type Speeds
5V DIMMs
Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability
35V DIMMs
Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports
Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Definitions
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports
Definitions
Universal Serial Bus USB
Back Panel USB USB 0/1
Front Panel USB USB 2/3
Serial Ports
Video Connector
Serial Ports-COM1/COM2 Pin Definitions
LAN Ports Pin Definition
Ethernet Ports
Front Control Panel
JF1 Header Pins
Power LED Pin Definitions JF1
Power LED
Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
NMI Button
HDD LED
NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators
OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status
Power Fail LED
Overheat OH/Fan Fail LED
OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions JF1
Power Button
Reset Button
Reset Button Pin Definitions JF1
Power Button Pin Definitions JF1
Power Connectors
Connecting Cables
ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions
Required
Chassis Intrusion
Fan Headers
Fan Header Pin Definitions
Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions JL1
Speaker Connector
Power LED/Speaker
Internal Speaker
Internal Buzzer SP1 Pin Definition
Overheat LED/Fan Fail JOH1
Wake-On-LAN
Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions
Overheat LED Pin Definitions
Two Sgpio Serial-Link General
Sgpio Headers
RAIDKey Header Optional for X8DT6/X8DT6-F only
SMB Header Pin Definitions
Power SMB I2C Connector
Trusted Platform Module Header
DOM Power Connector
Trusted Platform Module TPM Header Pin Definitions
SAS Enable/Disable X8DT6/X8DT6-F
Jumper Settings
Explanation of Jumpers
To modify the operation of the motherboard
Watch Dog Jumper Settings JWD
Watch Dog Enable/Disable
Cmos Clear
JI2C2 VGA Enable
VGA Enable
I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots
JI2C1
LAN 1 Enable
Glan Enable/Disable
LAN 2 Enable
Glan 1 & 2 Enable Jumper Settings
Glan LEDs
Onboard LED Indicators
Ipmi Dedicated LAN LEDs X8DT6-F/ X8DTE-F Only
BMC Heartbeat LED
SAS Heartbeat LED Indicator
Onboard Power LED
Floppy Drive, Serial ATA and SAS Connections
Floppy Connector
SAS Ports X8DT6/X8DT6-F only
Serial ATA Ports
Serial ATA Pin Definitions
Before Power On
Troubleshooting Procedures
No Power
Troubleshooting
Memory Errors
Losing the System’s Setup Configuration
No Video
Frequently Asked Questions
Technical Support Procedures
Returning Merchandise for Service
How To Change the Configuration Data
Starting Bios Setup Utility
AMI Bios
Introduction
Starting the Setup Utility
Main Setup
X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F User’s Manual
System Time/System Date
Processor
Supermicro X8DT6/X8DTE
System Memory
Boot Features
Advanced Setup Configurations
Processor and Clock Options
Power Configuration
Max Cpuid Value Limit Available when supported by the CPU
Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU
Intel AES-NI Available when supported by the OS and the CPU
C1E Support
Intel Eist Technology
Active Processor Cores
Intel Turbo Boost
Performance/Watt Select
CPU Bridge Configuration
Advanced Chipset Control
North Bridge Configuration
IDE/SATA Configuration
South Bridge Configuration
PIO Mode
LBA/Large Mode
Configure SATA#1 as
SATA#2 Configuration
DMA Mode
PIO Mode Select Options Option Selected Max. Transfer Rate
DMA Mode Select Options Option Selected Max. Transfer Rate
A.R.T. For Hard disk drives
PCI/PnP Configuration
Super IO Device Configuration
Remote Access Configuration
CPU Overheat Alarm
Sredir Memory Display Delay
CPU1 Temperature/CPU2 Temperature/System Temperature
CPU1 Temperature/CPU2 Temperature
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ACPI Configuration
IPMI Configuration
Trusted Computing Optional for OEM only
Status of BMC
View BMC System Event Log
Ipmi Firmware Revision
Clear BMC System Event Log
IP Address Configuration
Set LAN Configuration
MAC Address Configuration
Gateway Address Configuration
Subnet Mask Configuration
DMI Event Log Configuration
Security Settings
User Password
Supervisor Password
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
Boot Device Priority
Boot Configuration
Use this feature to configure boot settings
Hard Disk Drives
USB Drives
CD/DVD Drives
Network Drives
Exit Options
X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F User’s Manual
Error Message
Bios Error Beep Codes
Beep Code
Description
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Appendix B Software Installation Instructions
Installing Software Programs
Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen
Configuring Supero Doctor
Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control
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