SUPER MICRO Computer X8DTE-F, X8DT6-F user manual Led

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Chapter 1: Introduction

 

X8DT6/E-F Quick Reference

Jumper

Description

Default Setting

JBT1

CMOS Clear

(See Section 2-7)

JI2C1/JI2C2

SMB to PCI Slots

2-3 (Disabled)

JPG1

VGA Enable

Pins 1-2

(Enabled)

JPL1/JPL2

LAN Ports 1/2 Enable

Pins 1-2

(Enabled) (For a Rev. 1.31 or later board)

JPS1

SAS Enable

Pins 1-2

(Enabled) (X8DT6/X8DT6-F)

JWD

Watch Dog

Pins 1-2

(Reset)

Connector

 

Description

COM1/COM2

 

COM1/COM2 Serial Port/Header

FAN 1-8

 

System/CPU Fan Headers (Fans 7~8: CPU Fans)

Floppy

 

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

JIBTN1

 

RAIDKey for RAID 5 SAS support (optional for X8DT6/X8DT6-F)

J5

 

IPMB I2C Header (for an IPMI card) (X8DTE-F/X8DT6-F)

JD1

 

PWR LED/Speaker Header (Pins 4~7: Speaker)

JF1

 

Front Panel Connector

JL1

 

Chassis Intrusion Header

JOH1

 

Overheat LED Header

JPIC21

 

Power Supply SMBbus I2C Header

JPW1

 

24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Warning on Pg. 1-4)

JPW2, JPW3

 

8-pin Secondary Power Connector (Warning on Pg. 1-4)

JWF1

 

DOM (Disks_On_Module) Power Header

JWOL

 

Wake-On-LAN Header

LAN1/2, IPMI_LAN

Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Ports 1/2 & IPMI_Dedicated LAN

 

 

(IPMI_LAN is for X8DTE-F/ X8DT6-F only)

I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA5

(Intel South Bridge) SATA Ports

SAS 0~3, 4~7

 

SAS Ports 0~3, 4~7 (X8DT6/X8DT6-F only)

SP1

 

Internal Speaker/Buzzer

TPM

 

TPM (Trusted_Platform_Module) Header

T-SGPIO-1/T-SGPIO-2

Serial General Purpose Input/Output Headers

USB 0/1, 2,3, 4/5, 6/7

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

VGA

 

VGA Connector

LED

Description

D1

BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator (X8DTE-F/X8DT6-F only)

LE1

Onboard Standby LED Indicator

LED1

SAS LEDs (LED1: SAS Heartbeat LED) (X8DT6/X8DT6-F only)

Note: Jumpers JPL1/JPL2 are available for the PCB Rev. 1.31 or a later vision of motherboard only.

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Contents USER’S Manual Manual Revision 1.1a Release Date April 4 About this Motherboard Manual Organization About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual PrefacePage Headquarters Contacting SupermicroEurope Asia-PacificTable of Contents Table of Contents Security Settings Boot Configuration Exit Options Starting Bios Setup UtilityBios Error Beep Codes Installing Software Programs Configuring Supero DoctorIntroduction OverviewX8DT6/X8DT6-F Image Differences between the models X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F LayoutIpmi Dedicated LAN is for X8DT6-F/X8DTE-F only Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only Motherboard LayoutSlot 4 PCI-E 2.0 x8 is available on the X8DTE/X8DTE-F MotherboardLED CPU Motherboard FeaturesIntroduction System resource alert via Supero Doctor Bios flash upgrade utility and device driversExt. 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 FeaturesSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Acpi FeaturesMain Switch Override Mechanism Wake-On-LAN WOLSuper I/O Power SupplyPage Page Installation Installation Instructions Motherboard InstallationTools Needed Phillips Screwdriver Pan head #6 screwsSocket Clip Load Plate Processor and Heatsink InstallationGently lift the socket clip to open the load plate Plastic CapLoad Plate Socket KeysInstalling a CPU Heatsink Removing the Heatsink Dimm Installation Memory InstallationDimm Module Population Configuration DIMMs Dimm Type Speeds 5V DIMMsPossible System Memory Allocation & Availability 35V DIMMsBack Panel Connectors/IO Ports Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsPS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Definitions ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsDefinitions Universal Serial Bus USBBack Panel USB USB 0/1 Front Panel USB USB 2/3Serial Ports Video ConnectorSerial Ports-COM1/COM2 Pin Definitions LAN Ports Pin Definition Ethernet PortsFront Control Panel JF1 Header PinsPower LED Pin Definitions JF1 Power LEDFront Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI ButtonHDD LED NIC1/NIC2 LED IndicatorsOH/Fan Fail Indicator Status Power Fail LEDOverheat OH/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions JF1Power Button Reset ButtonReset Button Pin Definitions JF1 Power Button Pin Definitions JF1Power Connectors Connecting CablesATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions RequiredChassis Intrusion Fan HeadersFan Header Pin Definitions Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions JL1Speaker Connector Power LED/SpeakerInternal Speaker Internal Buzzer SP1 Pin DefinitionOverheat LED/Fan Fail JOH1 Wake-On-LANWake-On-LAN Pin Definitions Overheat LED Pin DefinitionsTwo Sgpio Serial-Link General Sgpio HeadersRAIDKey Header Optional for X8DT6/X8DT6-F only SMB Header Pin Definitions Power SMB I2C ConnectorTrusted Platform Module Header DOM Power ConnectorTrusted Platform Module TPM Header Pin Definitions SAS Enable/Disable X8DT6/X8DT6-F Jumper SettingsExplanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboardWatch Dog Jumper Settings JWD Watch Dog Enable/DisableCmos Clear JI2C2 VGA Enable VGA EnableI2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots JI2C1LAN 1 Enable Glan Enable/DisableLAN 2 Enable Glan 1 & 2 Enable Jumper SettingsGlan LEDs Onboard LED IndicatorsIpmi Dedicated LAN LEDs X8DT6-F/ X8DTE-F Only BMC Heartbeat LED SAS Heartbeat LED IndicatorOnboard Power LED Floppy Drive, Serial ATA and SAS Connections Floppy ConnectorSAS Ports X8DT6/X8DT6-F only Serial ATA PortsSerial ATA Pin Definitions Before Power On Troubleshooting ProceduresNo Power TroubleshootingMemory Errors Losing the System’s Setup ConfigurationNo Video Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support ProceduresReturning Merchandise for Service How To Change the Configuration Data Starting Bios Setup UtilityAMI Bios IntroductionStarting the Setup Utility Main SetupX8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F User’s Manual System Time/System DateProcessor Supermicro X8DT6/X8DTESystem Memory Boot Features Advanced Setup ConfigurationsProcessor and Clock Options Power ConfigurationMax Cpuid Value Limit Available when supported by the CPU Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUIntel AES-NI Available when supported by the OS and the CPU C1E SupportIntel Eist Technology Active Processor CoresIntel Turbo Boost Performance/Watt SelectCPU Bridge Configuration Advanced Chipset ControlNorth Bridge Configuration IDE/SATA Configuration South Bridge ConfigurationPIO Mode LBA/Large ModeConfigure SATA#1 as SATA#2 ConfigurationDMA Mode PIO Mode Select Options Option Selected Max. Transfer RateDMA 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 DelayCPU1 Temperature/CPU2 Temperature/System Temperature CPU1 Temperature/CPU2 TemperaturePage ACPI Configuration IPMI Configuration Trusted Computing Optional for OEM onlyStatus of BMC View BMC System Event LogIpmi 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 SettingsUser Password Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password Change User PasswordBoot Device Priority Boot ConfigurationUse 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 CodesBeep Code DescriptionPage Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Installing Software ProgramsDriver/Tool Installation Display Screen Configuring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control

X8DTE-F, X8DT6-F, X8DT6, X8DTE specifications

Super Micro Computer offers a robust line of server motherboards designed for high performance, reliability, and scalability. Among these are the X8DTE, X8DT6, X8DT6-F, and X8DTE-F models, which cater to diverse computing needs in enterprise environments.

The X8DTE motherboard is equipped with an Intel 5500 chipset and supports dual-socket configurations, allowing for the installation of powerful Intel Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors. With support for up to 192GB of DDR3 ECC memory, the X8DTE ensures data integrity and error correction, making it an ideal choice for mission-critical applications. It also features six SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces for storage solutions, ensuring high data transfer rates and ample storage capability.

The X8DT6 motherboard shines with its flexible architecture and support for dual CPUs, also accommodating the Intel Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors. This model offers expansive memory potential, supporting up to 192GB of DDR3 ECC memory, which is crucial for applications demanding high memory bandwidth. Additionally, the X8DT6 provides optimized power management features, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing operational costs.

For those seeking advanced storage capabilities, the X8DT6-F and X8DTE-F variants come with integrated SAS support, offering enhanced performance for critical database applications. These models are designed to support Supermicro’s innovative SuperStorage systems, which can handle extensive data workloads efficiently. The X8DTE-F motherboard offers a total of eight 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, providing flexibility in storage management.

All four motherboard models feature Supermicro's robust security features, including chassis intrusion detection and a dedicated management controller for remote server management. Their compatibility with a wide range of operating systems and virtualization software, such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, ensures that users can optimize their server environments tailored to specific workloads.

In conclusion, the Super Micro X8DTE, X8DT6, X8DT6-F, and X8DTE-F motherboards excel in delivering exceptional performance and reliability for demanding server applications. With their advanced technologies, extensive memory support, and versatile storage options, these motherboards represent an excellent choice for businesses seeking to enhance their computing infrastructure.