SUPER MICRO Computer X6DHE-G2, X6DH8-G2 manual Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions

Configuring BIOS settings for the SATA RAID Functions (Enhanced Mode)

1.Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

(*Note: If it is the first time to power on the system, we recommend that you load the Optimized Default Settings. If you have already done so, please skip to Step 3.

2.Use the arrow keys to select the "Exit" Menu. Once in the "Exit" Menu, scroll down the menu to select the item- "Load Setup Default" and press the <Enter> key. Select "Yes" to confirm the selection. Press the <Enter> key to load the default settings to the BIOS.

3.Use the arrow keys to select the "Main" Menu in the BIOS.

4.Scroll down to "SATA RAID Enable" and press the <Enter> Key to select this option.

5.From this submenu, select "Enable" and press <Enter>.

6.Tap the <Esc> key and scroll down to "Exit". Select "Save and Exit" from the "Exit" menu. Press the <Enter> key to save the changes and exit the BIOS.

7.Once you've exited the BIOS Utility, the system will re-boot.

8.During the system startup, press the <Ctrl> and the <A> keys simulta-

neously to run the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility when prompted by the following message:

Press <Ctrl><A> for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility

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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