SUPER MICRO Computer X6DHE-G2, X6DH8-G2 Boot Features, Quick Boot Mode, Quiet Boot, Acpi Mode

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Chapter 4: BIOS

Boot Features

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

Quick Boot Mode

If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed.

Quiet Boot

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the diagnostic screen during boot-up.

ACPI Mode

Use the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management on your system. The options are Yes and No.

Power Button Behavior

If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off and 4-sec override.

Resume On Modem Ring

Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by your modem. The options are On and Off.

Power Loss Control

This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Stay Off, Power On and Last State.

Watch Dog

If enabled, this option will automatically reset the system if the system is not active for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Summary Screen

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the summary screen which displays the system configuration during bootup.

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Contents Super Page Manual Organization About This ManualTable of Contents Troubleshooting Appendices BiosOverview ChecklistAsia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeX6DH8-G2/X6DHE-G2 Image X6DH8-G2 X6DH8-G2/X6DHE-G2 Motherboard LayoutQuick Reference X6DH8-G2/X6DHE-G2 Jumper Description Default SettingConnector Description Expansion Slots Motherboard FeaturesM o r y ChipsetOther Acpi FeaturesDimensions Onboard I/OBlock Diagram of the E7520 Lindenhurst Chipset Chipset Overview PC Health Monitoring Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power Loss Environmental Temperature ControlSystem Resource Alert Acpi FeaturesCPU Fan Auto-Off in Sleep Mode CPU Overheat LED and ControlExternal Modem Ring-On Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State IndicatorMain Switch Override Mechanism Microsoft OnNowSuper I/O Power SupplyPage Unpacking PrecautionsStatic-Sensitive Devices CPU Installation Nocona Processor and Heatsink InstallationCEK Heatsink Installation To Un-install the Heatsink Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis PGA604 Socket Empty and with Processor InstalledMemory Support Installing DIMMsDimm Installation See Figure I/O Port Locations and Definitions I/OPorts/Control Panel ConnectorsFront Control Panel JF1 Header PinsProcessor Power Connector Connecting CablesATX Power Connector NMI Button Power LEDHDD LED NIC1/NIC2 LED IndicatorsOverheat LED OH Power Fail LEDPower Button Reset ButtonUniversal Serial Bus USB0/1 Chassis IntrusionSerial Ports Front Panel Universal Serial Bus HeadersATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports Glan Giga-bit Ethernet PortsFan Headers Power LED/SpeakerWake-On-LAN Wake-On-RingSMB Power I2 C ConnectorExplanation Jumpers Jumper SettingsGlan Enable/Disable Watch Dog Cmos ClearAlarm Reset VGA Enable/DisablePower Fault Power FaultScsi CH A/B Termination Enable/Disable *ForX6DH8 only Scsi Enable/Disable *ForX6DH8 onlyOverheat LED JOH1 Onboard IndicatorsGlan LEDs Parallel Printer Port Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and Scsi ConnectionsIDE Connectors Floppy ConnectorPin Ultra320 Scsi Connectors JA1 and JA2 Ultra320 Scsi Connectors X6DH8-G2 OnlyOr installing any hardware components Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No PowerLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Technical Support ProceduresMemory Errors Question How do I update my BIOS? Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard? Returning Merchandise for ServiceIntroduction System BiosHow To Change the Configuration Data Starting the Setup UtilityPress the Delete key to enter Setup Running SetupMain Bios Setup Main Setup Features Main Bios Setup MenuSerial ATA Serial ATA RAID EnableNative Mode Operation Bit I/O LBA Mode ControlType Multi-Sector TransferSystem Memory Advanced SetupTransfer Mode Ultra DMA ModeAcpi Mode Boot FeaturesQuick Boot Mode Quiet BootCache Base 512K-640K Memory Cache Cache System Bios AreaCache Video Bios Area Cache Base 0-512KDefault Primary Video Adapter PCI ConfigurationOnboard Glan Gigabit- LAN Oprom Configure Onboard Scsi Oprom ConfigureLatency Timer PCI Parity Error ForwardingReset Configuration Data Enable MasterDram Data Integrity Mode Large Disk Access ModeForce Compliance Mode Clock Spectrum FeatureLegacy USB Support Serr Signal ConditionEnabling Multi-Media Timer USB FunctionAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch *Available when supported by No Execute Mode Memory Protection *Available when supportedProcessor Power Management Thermal Management 2 *Available when supported by the CPUInterrupt Device ConfigurationSerial Port a Base I/O AddressEvent Log Validity DMA ChannelFloppy Disk Controller DMI Event LoggingConsole Type Console RedirectionCOM Port Address Baud RateFan Speed Control Modes Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature ThresholdSet User Password Supervisor Password IsUser Password Is Set Supervisor PasswordPassword on Boot Fixed Disk Boot Sector+Hard Drive Boot+Removable Devices Cdrom DriveExit Discarding Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit Exit Saving ChangesSave Changes Post Code Description Recoverable Post ErrorsTerminal Post Errors Post Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Following are for boot block in Flash ROM Page Introduction to the Intel ICH5R I/O Controller Hub Enhanced Mode ATA Operate ModeCombined Mode Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Using the Array Configuration Utility ACU Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ARCManaging Arrays RAID 1 only-the following prompt is also displayed From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility ACUViewing Array Properties Deleting ArraysTo create an array Creating ArraysAssigning Array Properties Raid Level Create Via When Appropriate When you are finished, press Done as the screen shown below Deleting a Bootable Array Adding a Bootable ArrayAdding/Deleting Hotspares To initialize drives Initializing Disk DrivesPage Page To Rebuild an array Rebuilding ArraysTo access the disk utilities Using the Disk UtilitiesPage You can choose from the following options To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration UtilityInstalling Intels ICH5R Driver by Adaptec and the OS Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control