SUPER MICRO Computer X6DHi-G2 Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Controller Driver

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X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual

The Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Controller Driver

Adaptec's Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAID controller adds RAID func- tionality 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 simultaneously written to two drives, so critical data is always avail- able even if a single hard disk fails. Due to the built-in functionality, the X6DH3- G2/X6DHi-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 Embed- ded Serial ATA into the motherboard design, Supermicro's X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 offers the user with the benefi ts 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 Confi guration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility, including:

*Array Confi guration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create, confi gure and manage arrays.

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

To run the Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility, you will need to enable the RAID function in the system BIOS (refer to Chapter 4 for System BIOS Confi gurations), and then, press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously when prompted to do so during the system startup. (Refer to the previous 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 Confi guration 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 Reproductive harm About This Manual Manual Organization Conventions Used in the ManualTable of Contents Troubleshooting SMBBios AppendicesChecklist OverviewEurope Contacting Super MicroHeadquarters Asia-PacificX6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 Image Super Connector Description Jumper Description Default SettingQuick Reference X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 Motherboard Features Onboard I/O Acpi FeaturesDimensions OtherBlock Diagram of the E7520 Chipset 6300ESB ICH System Features 6300ESB System FeaturesChipset Overview Special Features PC Health MonitoringMain Switch Override Mechanism Acpi FeaturesSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator CPU Overheat LED and Fan Fail ControlExternal Modem Ring-On Power SupplySuper I/O Wake-On-LAN WOLIntroduction Page Static-Sensitive Devices PrecautionsUnpacking Xeon 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 ChassisDimm Installation See -2 on Installing DIMMsMemory Support I/OPorts/Control Panel Connectors Release TabJF1 Header Pins Front Control PanelPin and 8-pin Power Connectors Connecting CablesATX Power Connector Pin12V CPU PWR Pin ATX PWR Pin 12V PWRNMI Button Power LEDPower LED Pin Definitions JF1 NMI Button Pin Definitions JF1NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators HDD LEDPower Fail LED Overheat/FanFail LEDReset Button Pin Definitions JF1 Reset ButtonPower Button Power Button Pin Definitions JF1Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions JL1 Chassis IntrusionSerial Ports Serial Port Pin DefinitionsUSB 0/1 Universal Serial Bus USBUniversal Serial Bus Pin Definitions FP USB 2/3KB/Mouse Glan Giga-bit Ethernet PortsATX PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Port Pin DefinitionsPower LED/Speaker Fan HeadersWake-On-Ring Pin Definitions Wake-On-RingWake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin DefinitionsPower SMB I2 C Connector SMB Header Pin DefinitionsSASACTOutput Pin Definitions Adaptec SAS SMB Power I2C Connector *For the X6DH3-G2 onlySAS SMB PWR Pin Definitions Overheat LED JOH Power Supply Failure LEDPWR Supply Fail LED Pin Definitions Glan Enable Jumper Settings Jumper SettingsGlan Enable/Disable Glan 1 Enable Glan 2 EnableCmos Clear Watch Dog EnableWatch Dog Jumper Settings JWD Watch Dog Clear CmosVGA Enable/Disable Alarm Reset JAR3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect J3P SAS Controller Enable *For the X6DH3-G2 onlyPower Force On Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Power Force On Enable DisablePWR Force-On Onboard Indicators Glan LEDsAdaptec SAS Activity LED Indicators For the X6DH3 SAS ActLEDParallel Printer Port ConnectorParallel Port Floppy Connector FloppyIDE Connectors BalePage No Power Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No VideoMemory Errors Technical Support ProceduresLosing 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?Starting the Setup Utility System BiosHow To Change the Configuration Data IntroductionMain Bios Setupʳ Running SetupPress the Delete key to enter Setup Main Bios Setup Menu Main Setup FeaturesNative Mode Operation Serial ATA RAID EnableSerial ATA Multi-Sector Transfer LBA Mode ControlType Bit I/OUltra DMA Mode Advanced SetupTransfer Mode System MemoryQuiet Boot Boot FeaturesQuick Boot Mode Acpi ModeCache Base 0-512K Memory Cache Cache System Bios AreaCache Video Bios Area Cache Base 512K-640KDiscrete Mtrr Allocation Default Primary Video AdapterPCI Parity Error Forwarding PCI ConfigurationLatency Timer Reset Configuration DataEnable Master ROM Scan OrderingClock Spectrum Feature Large Disk Access ModeForce Compliance Mode Delayed Transaction DiscardUSB Function Serr Signal ConditionEnabling Multi-Media Timer Legacy USB SupportThermal Management 2 *Available when supported by the CPU Processor Power ManagementCPU and the OS Onboard COM Device ConfigurationKBC Clock Input Base I/O AddressDMI Event Logging DMA ChannelFloppy Disk Controller Event Log ValidityBaud Rate Console RedirectionCOM Port Address Console TypeN12V P12V Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature ThresholdVcore A/Vcore B P3V3 P5VsbSet Supervisor Password Supervisor Password IsUser Password Is SecurityFixed Disk Boot Sector Set User PasswordPassword on Boot Cdrom Drive Boot+Removable Devices +Hard DriveExit Page Monitor type does not match Cmos Run Setup Keyboard errorKeyboard locked Unlock key switch System battery is dead Replace and run SetupReal time clock error System Cmos checksum bad Default configuration usedSystem timer error Check date and time settingsAllocation Error for device System cache error Cache disabledFail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Entering SetupDevice IRQ conflict PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary ScreenInvalid System Configuration Data Nnnn kB Extended RAM PassedSystem Bios shadowed Press F1 to resume, F2 to Setup, F3 for previousPress F2 to enter Setup Video Bios shadowedPage Terminal Post Errors Recoverable Post ErrorsPost Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Page ATA Operate Mode Introduction to the Intel 6300ESB I/O Controller HubCombined Mode Enhanced ModeAppendix C Software Installation Using the Array Configuration Utility ACU Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ARCAdaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Controller Driver Managing Arrays Viewing Array Properties Deleting ArraysCreating Arrays To create an arrayAssigning Array Properties To assign properties to the new arrayRaid Level Create Via When Appropriate Page Adding a Bootable Array Deleting a Bootable ArrayInitializing Disk Drives To initialize drivesPage Page Rebuilding Arrays To Rebuild an arrayUsing the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ARC Using the Array Configuration Utility ACUManaging Arrays Viewing Array PropertiesDeleting Arrays Assigning Array Properties Adding a Bootable Array To initialize drives To Rebuild an arrayTo 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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