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