SUPER MICRO Computer X8DTE-F, X8DT6-F Sgpio Headers, Two Sgpio Serial-Link General

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Chapter 2: Installation

T-SGPIO Headers

Two SGPIO (Serial-Link General

T-SGPIO

Pin Definitions

Purpose Input/Output) headers (T-SGPIO-1/T-SGPIO-2) are located the motherboard. These headers support serial link interfaces for the onboard SATA and SAS connectors.

Pin#

1

3

5

7

Definition

NC

Ground

Load

Clock

Pin

2

4

6

8

Definition

NC

Data

Ground

NC

See the table on the right for pin defini- tions. Refer to the board layout below for the location.

RAIDKey Header (Optional for X8DT6/X8DT6-F only)

A RAIDKey header, located at JIBTN1, provides RAID function support to en- hance system performance.

Note: NC= No Connections

KB/MOUSE

FAN5

 

 

FAN6

USB 0/1

IPMI

LAN

COM1

 

 

VGA

PHY

 

 

LAN1

 

 

LAN2

 

 

 

FAN8/

 

 

CPU2 Fan

P1-DIMM3A

P1-DIMM3B

P1-DIMM2A

P1-DIMM2B

P1-DIMM1A

P1-DIMM1B

CPU1

SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X8

JPI2C1

JPW2

JPW3

JPW1

CPU2

 

 

P2-DIMM1B

 

 

P2-DIMM1A

 

 

P2-DIMM2B

 

 

P2-DIMM2A

 

 

P2-DIMM3B

 

 

P2-DIMM3A

 

 

FAN1

FAN7 CPU1 Fan

JF1

LE1

FAN2

JD1

JOH1

A.T-SGPIO-1

B.T-SGPIO-2

C.RAIDKey Connection (Optional for X8DT6/ X8DT6-F only)

LAN

CTRL

LAN

CTRL

BMC

CTRL

D1

COM2

 

 

 

 

 

X8DT6/E Series Rev. 2.01

 

 

FAN3

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP1

SLOT6 PCI-E 2.0 X8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPL1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel 5520

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X8

 

 

 

 

IOH

 

 

 

 

 

 

FLOPPY

 

 

BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X8

JBT1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LED1

 

J5

 

JPL2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel ICH10R

 

 

 

 

 

SAS0~3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X4

 

South Bridge

TPM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LSI 2008

 

 

 

 

Battery

 

 

 

 

JP7

 

 

SAS4~7

 

 

 

 

 

 

JIBTN1 C

SAS CTRL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T-SGPIO1

A I-SATA5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T-SGPIO2

I-SATA2

 

 

 

 

JWOL

 

SLOT1 PCI-E X4

 

 

 

USB3

US 2 I-SATA4

I-SATA1

 

 

 

 

 

JI2C2

JPB

USB6/7

USB4/5

 

B I-SATA3

I-SATA0

 

JL1

JPS1

FAN4

 

JI2C1

JPG1

 

 

 

 

JWF1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JWD

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Manual Manual Revision 1.1a Release Date April 4 Preface About this ManualAbout this Motherboard Manual Organization Conventions Used in the ManualPage Asia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeTable of Contents Table of Contents Installing Software Programs Configuring Supero Doctor Starting Bios Setup UtilitySecurity Settings Boot Configuration Exit Options Bios Error Beep CodesIntroduction OverviewX8DT6/X8DT6-F Image Ipmi Dedicated LAN is for X8DT6-F/X8DTE-F only X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F LayoutDifferences between the models Motherboard Motherboard LayoutJumpers not indicated are for test purposes only Slot 4 PCI-E 2.0 x8 is available on the X8DTE/X8DTE-FLED CPU Motherboard FeaturesExt. 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 PC Health Monitoring Special FeaturesWake-On-LAN WOL Acpi FeaturesSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Main Switch Override MechanismSuper I/O Power SupplyPage Page Installation Phillips Screwdriver Pan head #6 screws Motherboard InstallationInstallation Instructions Tools NeededPlastic Cap Processor and Heatsink InstallationSocket Clip Load Plate Gently lift the socket clip to open the load plateLoad 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 PortsFront Panel USB USB 2/3 Universal Serial Bus USBDefinitions Back Panel USB USB 0/1Serial Ports-COM1/COM2 Pin Definitions Video ConnectorSerial Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Ethernet PortsFront Control Panel JF1 Header PinsNMI Button Power LEDPower LED Pin Definitions JF1 Front Control Panel Pin DefinitionsHDD LED NIC1/NIC2 LED IndicatorsOH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions JF1 Power Fail LEDOH/Fan Fail Indicator Status Overheat OH/Fan Fail LEDPower Button Pin Definitions JF1 Reset ButtonPower Button Reset Button Pin Definitions JF1Required Connecting CablesPower Connectors ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin DefinitionsChassis Intrusion Pin Definitions JL1 Fan HeadersChassis Intrusion Fan Header Pin DefinitionsInternal Buzzer SP1 Pin Definition Power LED/SpeakerSpeaker Connector Internal SpeakerOverheat LED Pin Definitions Wake-On-LANOverheat LED/Fan Fail JOH1 Wake-On-LAN Pin DefinitionsRAIDKey Header Optional for X8DT6/X8DT6-F only Sgpio HeadersTwo Sgpio Serial-Link General SMB Header Pin Definitions Power SMB I2C ConnectorTrusted Platform Module TPM Header Pin Definitions DOM Power ConnectorTrusted Platform Module Header To modify the operation of the motherboard Jumper SettingsSAS Enable/Disable X8DT6/X8DT6-F Explanation of JumpersCmos Clear Watch Dog Enable/DisableWatch Dog Jumper Settings JWD JI2C1 VGA EnableJI2C2 VGA Enable I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. SlotsGlan 1 & 2 Enable Jumper Settings Glan Enable/DisableLAN 1 Enable LAN 2 EnableIpmi Dedicated LAN LEDs X8DT6-F/ X8DTE-F Only Onboard LED IndicatorsGlan LEDs BMC Heartbeat LED SAS Heartbeat LED IndicatorOnboard Power LED Floppy Drive, Serial ATA and SAS Connections Floppy ConnectorSerial ATA Pin Definitions Serial ATA PortsSAS Ports X8DT6/X8DT6-F only Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No PowerNo Video Losing the System’s Setup ConfigurationMemory Errors Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support ProceduresReturning Merchandise for Service Introduction Starting Bios Setup UtilityHow To Change the Configuration Data AMI BiosSystem Time/System Date Main SetupStarting the Setup Utility X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F User’s ManualSystem Memory Supermicro X8DT6/X8DTEProcessor Boot Features Advanced Setup ConfigurationsProcessor and Clock Options Power ConfigurationC1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUMax Cpuid Value Limit Available when supported by the CPU Intel AES-NI Available when supported by the OS and the CPUPerformance/Watt Select Active Processor CoresIntel Eist Technology Intel Turbo BoostCPU Bridge Configuration Advanced Chipset ControlNorth Bridge Configuration IDE/SATA Configuration South Bridge ConfigurationSATA#2 Configuration LBA/Large ModePIO Mode Configure SATA#1 asA.R.T. For Hard disk drives PIO Mode Select Options Option Selected Max. Transfer RateDMA Mode DMA Mode Select Options Option Selected Max. Transfer RatePCI/PnP Configuration Super IO Device Configuration Remote Access Configuration CPU1 Temperature/CPU2 Temperature Sredir Memory Display DelayCPU Overheat Alarm CPU1 Temperature/CPU2 Temperature/System TemperaturePage ACPI Configuration IPMI Configuration Trusted Computing Optional for OEM onlyClear BMC System Event Log View BMC System Event LogStatus of BMC Ipmi Firmware RevisionMAC Address Configuration Set LAN ConfigurationIP Address Configuration Gateway Address Configuration Subnet Mask ConfigurationDMI Event Log Configuration Security SettingsChange User Password Supervisor PasswordUser Password Change Supervisor PasswordHard Disk Drives Boot ConfigurationBoot Device Priority Use this feature to configure boot settingsNetwork Drives CD/DVD DrivesUSB Drives Exit Options X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F User’s Manual Description Bios Error Beep CodesError Message Beep CodePage 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.