SUPER MICRO Computer X6DH3-G2, X6DHi-G2 user manual About This Manual Manual Organization

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Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 motherboard. The X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 supports single or dual Intel® Xeon EM64T processors at a 800 MHz front side bus. The X6DH3-G2/ X6DHi-G2 supports Hyper-Threading Technology and is ideal for high performance workstation and server environments with up to two processors on one system bus. The X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 also supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Please refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site (http:// www.supermicro.com/Products) for updates or visit Intel's web site for processor support. This product is intended to be professionally installed.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specifi cations and performance of the mainboard and provides detailed information about the chipset.

Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when installing the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes troubleshooting procedures for the video, the memory and the system setup stored in CMOS.

Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A provides BIOS POST Messages.

Appendix B lists BIOS POST Codes.

Appendix C lists Software Installation Instructions.

Conventions Used in the Manual:

Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself:

Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury.

Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components.

Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to ensure cor rect system setup.

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Contents Super Reproductive harm Conventions Used in the Manual About This Manual Manual OrganizationTable of Contents SMB TroubleshootingAppendices BiosOverview ChecklistAsia-Pacific Contacting Super MicroHeadquarters EuropeX6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 Image Super Jumper Description Default Setting Connector DescriptionQuick Reference X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 Motherboard Features Other Acpi FeaturesDimensions Onboard I/OBlock Diagram of the E7520 Chipset 6300ESB System Features 6300ESB ICH System FeaturesChipset Overview PC Health Monitoring Special FeaturesCPU Overheat LED and Fan Fail Control Acpi FeaturesSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Main Switch Override MechanismWake-On-LAN WOL Power SupplySuper I/O External Modem Ring-OnIntroduction Page Precautions Static-Sensitive DevicesUnpacking CPU Installation Xeon Processor and Heatsink InstallationCEK Heatsink Installation To Un-install the Heatsink Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis PGA604 Socket Empty and with Processor InstalledInstalling DIMMs Dimm Installation See -2 onMemory Support Release Tab I/OPorts/Control Panel ConnectorsFront Control Panel JF1 Header PinsPin12V CPU PWR Pin ATX PWR Pin 12V PWR Connecting CablesATX Power Connector Pin and 8-pin Power ConnectorsNMI Button Pin Definitions JF1 Power LEDPower LED Pin Definitions JF1 NMI ButtonHDD LED NIC1/NIC2 LED IndicatorsOverheat/FanFail LED Power Fail LEDPower Button Pin Definitions JF1 Reset ButtonPower Button Reset Button Pin Definitions JF1Serial Port Pin Definitions Chassis IntrusionSerial Ports Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions JL1FP USB 2/3 Universal Serial Bus USBUniversal Serial Bus Pin Definitions USB 0/1PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Port Pin Definitions Glan Giga-bit Ethernet PortsATX PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Ports KB/MouseFan Headers Power LED/SpeakerWake-On-LAN Pin Definitions Wake-On-RingWake-On-LAN Wake-On-Ring Pin DefinitionsSMB Header Pin Definitions Power SMB I2 C ConnectorAdaptec SAS SMB Power I2C Connector *For the X6DH3-G2 only SASACTOutput Pin DefinitionsSAS SMB PWR Pin Definitions Power Supply Failure LED Overheat LED JOHPWR Supply Fail LED Pin Definitions Glan 1 Enable Glan 2 Enable Jumper SettingsGlan Enable/Disable Glan Enable Jumper SettingsWatch Dog Clear Cmos Watch Dog EnableWatch Dog Jumper Settings JWD Cmos ClearAlarm Reset JAR VGA Enable/DisableSAS Controller Enable *For the X6DH3-G2 only 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect J3PPower Force On Enable Disable Power Force On Enable/Disable Jumper SettingsPWR Force-On Glan LEDs Onboard IndicatorsSAS ActLED Adaptec SAS Activity LED Indicators For the X6DH3Connector Parallel Printer PortParallel Port Floppy Floppy ConnectorBale IDE ConnectorsPage No Video Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No PowerTechnical Support Procedures Memory ErrorsLosing the System’s Setup Configuration 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 UtilityRunning Setup Main Bios SetupʳPress the Delete key to enter Setup Main Setup Features Main Bios Setup MenuSerial ATA RAID Enable Native Mode OperationSerial ATA 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 0-512KPCI Configuration Default Primary Video AdapterPCI Parity Error Forwarding Discrete Mtrr AllocationROM Scan Ordering Reset Configuration DataEnable Master Latency TimerDelayed Transaction Discard Large Disk Access ModeForce Compliance Mode Clock Spectrum FeatureLegacy USB Support Serr Signal ConditionEnabling Multi-Media Timer USB FunctionProcessor Power Management Thermal Management 2 *Available when supported by the CPUCPU and the OS Base I/O Address Device ConfigurationKBC Clock Input Onboard COMEvent Log Validity DMA ChannelFloppy Disk Controller DMI Event LoggingConsole Type Console RedirectionCOM Port Address Baud RateP5Vsb Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature ThresholdVcore A/Vcore B P3V3 N12V P12VSecurity Supervisor Password IsUser Password Is Set Supervisor PasswordSet User Password Fixed Disk Boot SectorPassword on Boot +Hard Drive Boot+Removable Devices Cdrom DriveExit Page System battery is dead Replace and run Setup Keyboard errorKeyboard locked Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match Cmos Run SetupCheck date and time settings System Cmos checksum bad Default configuration usedSystem timer error Real time clock errorEntering Setup System cache error Cache disabledFail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Allocation Error for deviceNnnn kB Extended RAM Passed PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary ScreenInvalid System Configuration Data Device IRQ conflictVideo Bios shadowed Press F1 to resume, F2 to Setup, F3 for previousPress F2 to enter Setup System Bios shadowedPage Recoverable Post Errors Terminal Post ErrorsPost Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Page Introduction to the Intel 6300ESB I/O Controller Hub ATA Operate ModeEnhanced Mode Combined ModeAppendix C Software Installation Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ARC Using the Array Configuration Utility ACUAdaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Controller Driver Managing Arrays Deleting Arrays Viewing Array PropertiesTo create an array Creating ArraysTo assign properties to the new array Assigning Array PropertiesRaid Level Create Via When Appropriate Page Deleting a Bootable Array Adding a Bootable ArrayTo initialize drives Initializing Disk DrivesPage Page To Rebuild an array Rebuilding ArraysUsing the Array Configuration Utility ACU Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ARCViewing Array Properties Managing ArraysDeleting Arrays Assigning Array Properties Adding a Bootable Array To Rebuild an array To initialize drivesTo access the SAS utilities To Set Controller Configuration To Set Physical Configuration Using the Disk Utilities To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility SAS is for the X6DH3-G2 only Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control

X6DH3-G2, X6DHi-G2 specifications

Super Micro Computer is renowned for its innovation in the server and workstation market, and the X6DH3-G2 and X6DHi-G2 motherboards are prime examples of their commitment to performance, reliability, and advanced technology. These motherboards are designed to cater to the demands of enterprise-level applications, offering robust support for a variety of workloads.

The X6DH3-G2 and X6DHi-G2 motherboards are based on the Intel E7501 chipset, supporting the Intel Xeon processor family. This allows for significant computing power, making them ideal choices for data-centric applications in various fields, from scientific research to database management. One of the standout features of these motherboards is their dual-processor capability, enabling users to harness the power of two Xeon CPUs simultaneously for enhanced multitasking and performance.

In addition to dual-processor support, both motherboards offer up to 64 GB of DDR2 ECC memory. This ensures data integrity and system stability, which are crucial in enterprise environments. The presence of ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory allows these motherboards to automatically detect and correct data corruption, significantly reducing the risk of system crashes and data loss.

Storage capabilities are another highlight of the X6DH3-G2 and X6DHi-G2 motherboards. They come equipped with multiple SATA and SCSI interfaces, ensuring compatibility with various storage solutions. This flexibility allows users to configure their storage according to their specific needs, whether it be for high-speed access or large-capacity requirements. RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) support is also integrated, enabling users to implement data redundancy and improve performance.

Networking features are robust, with integrated gigabit Ethernet that ensures high-speed connections and efficient data transfer. This is essential for applications demanding low latency and high bandwidth.

The layout of the X6DH3-G2 and X6DHi-G2 motherboards is designed for optimal thermal management and airflow, enhancing system longevity and reliability. They also support a range of expansion slots, including PCI Express, which allows for the addition of graphics cards and other advanced peripherals.

Super Micro’s commitment to quality is evident in these motherboards, showcasing reliability and a wealth of features that make them suitable for demanding enterprise environments. With a focus on performance, scalability, and stability, the X6DH3-G2 and X6DHi-G2 motherboards are engineered to meet the evolving challenges faced by IT professionals and organizations today.
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