SUPER MICRO Computer X8DT6-F, X8DTE-F user manual Motherboard Features, Cpu

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X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F User's Manual

Motherboard Features

CPU

Two Intel® 5500/5600 Series (LGA 1366) processors; each processor supports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links with a total of up to 51.2 GB/s Data Transfer Rate (6.4 GT/s per direction)

Memory

Twelve 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 192 GB of DDR3 Registered ECC or up to 48 GB of Unbuffered ECC/Non ECC Memory (See Section 2-4 in Chapter 2 for DIMM Slot Population.)

Chipset

Intel 5520 chipset, including: the 5520 (IOH-36D) and the ICH10R (South Bridge).

Expansion Slots

Three PCI-E 2.0 x8 slots (Slots 5~7) (X8DT6/X8DT6-F)

Four PCI-E 2.0 x8 slots (Slots 4~7) (X8DTE/X8DTE-F)

One PCI-E 2.0 x4 slot (Slot 3)

One PCI-E x4 slot (Slot 1)

BIOS

4 MB AMI SPI Flash ROM

PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0/2.0/3.0, Plug and Play (PnP), DMI 2.3, USB Keyboard sup- port, and APM 1.2

PC Health Monitoring

Onboard voltage monitors for CPU1 Vcore/CPU2 Vcore, CPU1 DIMM/CPU2 DIMM, 1.5V, 3.3Vcc (V), 3.3V SB (V), 12Vcc (V), 5Vin, and Battery Voltage.

Fan status monitor with firmware control

CPU/chassis temperature monitors

Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI) ready

Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support

CPU fan auto-off in sleep mode

CPU slow-down on temperature overheat

Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Fan Control

CPU thermal trip support for processor protection, power LED

Power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss

Auto-switching voltage regulator for CPU cores

System overheat/Fan Fail LED Indicator and control

Chassis intrusion detection

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Contents USER’S Manual Manual Revision 1.1a Release Date April 4 Conventions Used in the Manual About this ManualAbout this Motherboard Manual Organization PrefacePage Europe Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Asia-PacificTable of Contents Table of Contents Bios Error Beep Codes Starting Bios Setup UtilitySecurity Settings Boot Configuration Exit Options Installing Software Programs Configuring Supero DoctorOverview IntroductionX8DT6/X8DT6-F Image Ipmi Dedicated LAN is for X8DT6-F/X8DTE-F only X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F LayoutDifferences between the models Slot 4 PCI-E 2.0 x8 is available on the X8DTE/X8DTE-F Motherboard LayoutJumpers not indicated are for test purposes only MotherboardLED Motherboard Features CPUExt. ATX 12.00 L x 13.00 W 304.80 mm x 330.20 mm Bios flash upgrade utility and device driversIntroduction System resource alert via Supero Doctor Block Diagram of the 5520 Platform Introduction Special Features PC Health MonitoringMain Switch Override Mechanism Acpi FeaturesSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Wake-On-LAN WOLPower Supply Super I/OPage Page Installation Tools Needed Motherboard InstallationInstallation Instructions Phillips Screwdriver Pan head #6 screwsGently lift the socket clip to open the load plate Processor and Heatsink InstallationSocket Clip Load Plate Plastic CapSocket Keys Load PlateInstalling a CPU Heatsink Removing the Heatsink Memory Installation Dimm InstallationDimm Module Population Configuration 5V DIMMs DIMMs Dimm Type Speeds35V DIMMs Possible System Memory Allocation & AvailabilityControl Panel Connectors/IO Ports Back Panel Connectors/IO PortsATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin DefinitionsBack Panel USB USB 0/1 Universal Serial Bus USBDefinitions Front Panel USB USB 2/3Serial Ports-COM1/COM2 Pin Definitions Video ConnectorSerial Ports Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin DefinitionJF1 Header Pins Front Control PanelFront Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LEDPower LED Pin Definitions JF1 NMI ButtonNIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators HDD LEDOverheat OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LEDOH/Fan Fail Indicator Status OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions JF1Reset Button Pin Definitions JF1 Reset ButtonPower Button Power Button Pin Definitions JF1ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Connecting CablesPower Connectors RequiredFan Header Pin Definitions Fan HeadersChassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions JL1Internal Speaker Power LED/SpeakerSpeaker Connector Internal Buzzer SP1 Pin DefinitionWake-On-LAN Pin Definitions Wake-On-LANOverheat LED/Fan Fail JOH1 Overheat LED Pin DefinitionsRAIDKey Header Optional for X8DT6/X8DT6-F only Sgpio HeadersTwo Sgpio Serial-Link General Power SMB I2C Connector SMB Header Pin DefinitionsTrusted Platform Module TPM Header Pin Definitions DOM Power ConnectorTrusted Platform Module Header Explanation of Jumpers Jumper SettingsSAS Enable/Disable X8DT6/X8DT6-F To modify the operation of the motherboardCmos Clear Watch Dog Enable/DisableWatch Dog Jumper Settings JWD I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots VGA EnableJI2C2 VGA Enable JI2C1LAN 2 Enable Glan Enable/DisableLAN 1 Enable Glan 1 & 2 Enable Jumper SettingsIpmi Dedicated LAN LEDs X8DT6-F/ X8DTE-F Only Onboard LED IndicatorsGlan LEDs SAS Heartbeat LED Indicator BMC Heartbeat LEDOnboard Power LED Floppy Connector Floppy Drive, Serial ATA and SAS ConnectionsSerial ATA Pin Definitions Serial ATA PortsSAS Ports X8DT6/X8DT6-F only No Power Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On TroubleshootingNo Video Losing the System’s Setup ConfigurationMemory Errors Technical Support Procedures Frequently Asked QuestionsReturning Merchandise for Service AMI Bios Starting Bios Setup UtilityHow To Change the Configuration Data IntroductionX8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F User’s Manual Main SetupStarting the Setup Utility System Time/System DateSystem Memory Supermicro X8DT6/X8DTEProcessor Advanced Setup Configurations Boot FeaturesPower Configuration Processor and Clock OptionsIntel AES-NI Available when supported by the OS and the CPU Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUMax Cpuid Value Limit Available when supported by the CPU C1E SupportIntel Turbo Boost Active Processor CoresIntel Eist Technology Performance/Watt SelectAdvanced Chipset Control CPU Bridge ConfigurationNorth Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration IDE/SATA ConfigurationConfigure SATA#1 as LBA/Large ModePIO Mode SATA#2 ConfigurationDMA Mode Select Options Option Selected Max. Transfer Rate PIO Mode Select Options Option Selected Max. Transfer RateDMA Mode A.R.T. For Hard disk drivesPCI/PnP Configuration Super IO Device Configuration Remote Access Configuration CPU1 Temperature/CPU2 Temperature/System Temperature Sredir Memory Display DelayCPU Overheat Alarm CPU1 Temperature/CPU2 TemperaturePage ACPI Configuration Trusted Computing Optional for OEM only IPMI ConfigurationIpmi Firmware Revision View BMC System Event LogStatus of BMC Clear BMC System Event LogMAC Address Configuration Set LAN ConfigurationIP Address Configuration Subnet Mask Configuration Gateway Address ConfigurationSecurity Settings DMI Event Log ConfigurationChange Supervisor Password Supervisor PasswordUser Password Change User PasswordUse this feature to configure boot settings Boot ConfigurationBoot Device Priority Hard Disk DrivesNetwork Drives CD/DVD DrivesUSB Drives Exit Options X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F User’s Manual Beep Code Bios Error Beep CodesError Message DescriptionPage Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Installing Software ProgramsAppendix B Software Installation Instructions 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.