SUPER MICRO Computer X8DTE-F, X8DT6-F I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots, JI2C1, JI2C2 VGA Enable

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

I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots

Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to PCI-Express slots. The default setting is Open to disable the connec- tion. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

VGA Enable

Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connector. The default setting is 1-2 to enable the connection. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

 

I2C to PCI-Exp

 

Jumper Settings

 

Jumper Setting Definition

1-2

 

Enabled

 

2-3

 

Disabled (Default)

 

 

 

 

 

VGA Enable

 

Jumper Settings

 

Jumper Setting Definition

1-2

 

Enabled

 

2-3

 

Disabled (Default)

 

 

 

 

A. JI2C1

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

B.JI2C2

C.VGA Enable

LAN

CTRL

LAN

CTRL

BMC

CTRL

D1

JPL1

SLOT6 PCI-E 2.0 X8

 

 

SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X8

 

SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X8

JPL2

JBT1

 

SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X4

 

Battery

 

X8DT6/E Series Rev. 2.01

 

FAN3

 

SP1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel 5520

 

 

 

 

 

IOH

 

 

FLOPPY

BIOS

 

 

 

SIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LED1

J5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel ICH10R

 

 

 

SAS0~3

 

South Bridge

TPM

 

 

 

 

 

 

LSI 2008

 

 

 

JP7

 

SAS4~7

 

 

 

JIBTN1

SAS CTRL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COM2

 

 

 

T-SGPIO1

 

I-SATA5

I-SATA2

 

 

 

 

 

 

T-SGPIO2

 

 

 

FAN4 JWOL

JI2C1

A

JPG1

 

 

JWF1

JWD JL1

 

C

 

 

 

SLOT1 PCI-E X4

 

USB6/7 USB4/5 USB3

 

I-SATA4 I-SATA1

 

 

 

JI2C2

B

JPB

USB2

I-SATA3

I-SATA0

 

JPS1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Manual Manual Revision 1.1a Release Date April 4 About this Manual About this Motherboard Manual OrganizationConventions Used in the Manual PrefacePage Contacting Supermicro HeadquartersEurope Asia-PacificTable of Contents Table of Contents Starting Bios Setup Utility Security Settings Boot Configuration Exit OptionsBios Error Beep Codes Installing Software Programs Configuring Supero DoctorOverview IntroductionX8DT6/X8DT6-F Image Differences between the models X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F LayoutIpmi Dedicated LAN is for X8DT6-F/X8DTE-F only Motherboard Layout Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes onlySlot 4 PCI-E 2.0 x8 is available on the X8DTE/X8DTE-F MotherboardLED Motherboard Features CPUIntroduction 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 Special Features PC Health MonitoringAcpi Features Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State IndicatorMain Switch Override Mechanism Wake-On-LAN WOLPower Supply Super I/OPage Page Installation Motherboard Installation Installation InstructionsTools Needed Phillips Screwdriver Pan head #6 screwsProcessor and Heatsink Installation Socket Clip Load PlateGently lift the socket clip to open the 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 DefinitionsUniversal Serial Bus USB DefinitionsBack Panel USB USB 0/1 Front Panel USB USB 2/3Serial Ports Video ConnectorSerial Ports-COM1/COM2 Pin Definitions Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin DefinitionJF1 Header Pins Front Control PanelPower LED Power LED Pin Definitions JF1Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI ButtonNIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators HDD LEDPower Fail LED OH/Fan Fail Indicator StatusOverheat OH/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions JF1Reset Button Power ButtonReset Button Pin Definitions JF1 Power Button Pin Definitions JF1Connecting Cables Power ConnectorsATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions RequiredFan Headers Chassis IntrusionFan Header Pin Definitions Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions JL1Power LED/Speaker Speaker ConnectorInternal Speaker Internal Buzzer SP1 Pin DefinitionWake-On-LAN Overheat LED/Fan Fail JOH1Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions Overheat LED Pin DefinitionsTwo Sgpio Serial-Link General Sgpio HeadersRAIDKey Header Optional for X8DT6/X8DT6-F only Power SMB I2C Connector SMB Header Pin DefinitionsTrusted Platform Module Header DOM Power ConnectorTrusted Platform Module TPM Header Pin Definitions Jumper Settings SAS Enable/Disable X8DT6/X8DT6-FExplanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboardWatch Dog Jumper Settings JWD Watch Dog Enable/DisableCmos Clear VGA Enable JI2C2 VGA EnableI2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots JI2C1Glan Enable/Disable LAN 1 EnableLAN 2 Enable Glan 1 & 2 Enable Jumper SettingsGlan LEDs Onboard LED IndicatorsIpmi Dedicated LAN LEDs X8DT6-F/ X8DTE-F Only SAS Heartbeat LED Indicator BMC Heartbeat LEDOnboard Power LED Floppy Connector Floppy Drive, Serial ATA and SAS ConnectionsSAS Ports X8DT6/X8DT6-F only Serial ATA PortsSerial ATA Pin Definitions Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power OnNo Power TroubleshootingMemory Errors Losing the System’s Setup ConfigurationNo Video Technical Support Procedures Frequently Asked QuestionsReturning Merchandise for Service Starting Bios Setup Utility How To Change the Configuration DataAMI Bios IntroductionMain Setup Starting the Setup UtilityX8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F User’s Manual System Time/System DateProcessor Supermicro X8DT6/X8DTESystem Memory Advanced Setup Configurations Boot FeaturesPower Configuration Processor and Clock OptionsHardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU Max Cpuid Value Limit Available when supported by the CPUIntel AES-NI Available when supported by the OS and the CPU C1E SupportActive Processor Cores Intel Eist TechnologyIntel Turbo Boost Performance/Watt SelectAdvanced Chipset Control CPU Bridge ConfigurationNorth Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration IDE/SATA ConfigurationLBA/Large Mode PIO ModeConfigure SATA#1 as SATA#2 ConfigurationPIO Mode Select Options Option Selected Max. Transfer Rate DMA ModeDMA 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 Sredir Memory Display Delay CPU Overheat AlarmCPU1 Temperature/CPU2 Temperature/System Temperature CPU1 Temperature/CPU2 TemperaturePage ACPI Configuration Trusted Computing Optional for OEM only IPMI ConfigurationView BMC System Event Log Status of BMCIpmi Firmware Revision Clear BMC System Event LogIP Address Configuration Set LAN ConfigurationMAC Address Configuration Subnet Mask Configuration Gateway Address ConfigurationSecurity Settings DMI Event Log ConfigurationSupervisor Password User PasswordChange Supervisor Password Change User PasswordBoot Configuration Boot Device PriorityUse 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 Bios Error Beep Codes Error MessageBeep 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.