SUPER MICRO Computer X6DH8-G2, X6DHE-G2 manual Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ARC

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X6DH8-G2/X6DHE-G2 User's Manual

The Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Con- troller Driver

Adaptec's Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAID controller adds RAID functionality to the Serial ATA I/O controller by supporting RAID 0 (Striping) or RAID 1 (Mirroring) to enhance the industry's pioneer PCI-to-e host controller products. RAID striping (RAID 0) can greatly improve hard disk I/O performance because of its capability in striping data across multiple drives. RAID mirroring (RAID 1) allows the data to be simulta- neously written to two drives, so critical data is always available even if

asingle hard disk fails. Due to the built-in functionality, the X6DH8-G2/ X6DHE-G2 is specially designed to keep pace with the increasing performance demands of computer systems by improving disk I/O throughput and providing data accessibility regardless of a single disk failure. By incorporating the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA into the motherboard design, Supermicro's X6DH8-G2/X6DHE-G2 offers the user with the benefits of SATARAID without the high costs associated with hardware RAID applications.

(*Note: For Adaptec's RAID Driver Installation Instructions, please refer to

the Adaptec RAID Controller User's Guide: "Emb_SA_RAID_UG.pdf" in the CD that came with this motherboard. You can also download a copy of Adaptec's User's Guide from our web site at www.supermicro.com.)

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)

The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility, including:

*Array Configuration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create, configure and manage arrays.

* Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks.

To run the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility, you will need to enable the RAID function in the system BIOS (refer to Chapter 4 for System BIOS Configurations), and then, press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously when prompted to do so during the system startup. (Refer to the previ- ous page for detailed instructions.)

(*Note: To select an option, use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then press the <Enter> key to select it. To return to the previous menu, press the <ESC> key.)

A. Using the Array Configuration Utility (ACU)

The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) enables you to create, manage, and delete arrays from the controller’s BIOS, add and delete spare drives, and initialize drives. During the system startup, press <Ctrl> and <A> key simultaneously, and the main menu will appear.

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Contents Super Page About This Manual Manual OrganizationTable of Contents Troubleshooting Bios AppendicesChecklist OverviewContacting Supermicro HeadquartersEurope Asia-PacificX6DH8-G2/X6DHE-G2 Image X6DH8-G2/X6DHE-G2 Motherboard Layout X6DH8-G2Jumper Description Default Setting Connector DescriptionQuick Reference X6DH8-G2/X6DHE-G2 Motherboard Features M o r yChipset Expansion SlotsAcpi Features DimensionsOnboard I/O OtherBlock Diagram of the E7520 Lindenhurst Chipset Chipset Overview Special Features Recovery from AC Power LossEnvironmental Temperature Control PC Health MonitoringAcpi Features CPU Fan Auto-Off in Sleep ModeCPU Overheat LED and Control System Resource AlertSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Main Switch Override MechanismMicrosoft OnNow External Modem Ring-OnPower Supply Super I/OPage Precautions Static-Sensitive DevicesUnpacking Nocona Processor and Heatsink Installation CPU InstallationCEK Heatsink Installation To Un-install the Heatsink PGA604 Socket Empty and with Processor Installed Mounting the Motherboard in the ChassisInstalling DIMMs Dimm Installation See FigureMemory Support I/OPorts/Control Panel Connectors I/O Port Locations and DefinitionsJF1 Header Pins Front Control PanelConnecting Cables ATX Power ConnectorProcessor Power Connector Power LED NMI ButtonNIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators HDD LEDPower Fail LED Overheat LED OHReset Button Power ButtonChassis Intrusion Universal Serial Bus USB0/1Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Headers Serial PortsGlan Giga-bit Ethernet Ports ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsPower LED/Speaker Fan HeadersWake-On-Ring Wake-On-LANConnector SMB Power I2 CJumper Settings Glan Enable/DisableExplanation Jumpers Cmos Clear Watch DogVGA Enable/Disable Alarm ResetPower Fault Power FaultScsi Enable/Disable *ForX6DH8 only Scsi CH A/B Termination Enable/Disable *ForX6DH8 onlyOnboard Indicators Glan LEDsOverheat LED JOH1 Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and Scsi Connections Parallel Printer PortFloppy Connector IDE ConnectorsUltra320 Scsi Connectors X6DH8-G2 Only Pin Ultra320 Scsi Connectors JA1 and JA2Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power OnNo Power Or installing any hardware componentsTechnical Support Procedures Memory ErrorsLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Frequently Asked Questions Question How do I update my BIOS?Returning Merchandise for Service Question Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard?System Bios How To Change the Configuration DataStarting the Setup Utility IntroductionRunning Setup Main Bios SetupPress the Delete key to enter Setup Main Bios Setup Menu Main Setup FeaturesSerial ATA RAID Enable Native Mode OperationSerial ATA LBA Mode Control TypeMulti-Sector Transfer Bit I/OAdvanced Setup Transfer ModeUltra DMA Mode System MemoryBoot Features Quick Boot ModeQuiet Boot Acpi ModeMemory Cache Cache System Bios Area Cache Video Bios AreaCache Base 0-512K Cache Base 512K-640KPCI Configuration Onboard Glan Gigabit- LAN Oprom ConfigureOnboard Scsi Oprom Configure Default Primary Video AdapterPCI Parity Error Forwarding Reset Configuration DataEnable Master Latency TimerLarge Disk Access Mode Force Compliance ModeClock Spectrum Feature Dram Data Integrity ModeSerr Signal Condition Enabling Multi-Media TimerUSB Function Legacy USB SupportNo Execute Mode Memory Protection *Available when supported Processor Power ManagementThermal Management 2 *Available when supported by the CPU Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch *Available when supported byDevice Configuration Serial Port aBase I/O Address InterruptDMA Channel Floppy Disk ControllerDMI Event Logging Event Log ValidityConsole Redirection COM Port AddressBaud Rate Console TypeHardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature Threshold Fan Speed Control ModesSupervisor Password Is User Password IsSet Supervisor Password Set User PasswordFixed Disk Boot Sector Password on BootBoot +Removable DevicesCdrom Drive +Hard DriveLoad Setup Defaults ExitExit Saving Changes Exit Discarding ChangesSave Changes Recoverable Post Errors Terminal Post ErrorsPost Code Description 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 ATA Operate Mode Combined ModeEnhanced Mode Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ARC Using the Array Configuration Utility ACUManaging Arrays From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility ACU Viewing Array PropertiesDeleting Arrays RAID 1 only-the following prompt is also displayedCreating Arrays To create an arrayAssigning Array Properties Raid Level Create Via When Appropriate When you are finished, press Done as the screen shown below Adding a Bootable Array Deleting a Bootable ArrayAdding/Deleting Hotspares Initializing Disk Drives To initialize drivesPage Page Rebuilding Arrays To Rebuild an arrayUsing the Disk Utilities To access the disk utilitiesPage To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility You can choose from the following optionsInstalling 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