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X8DTG-DF User's Manual

Question: How do I update my BIOS?

Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. You can choose from the zip file and the .exe file. If you choose the zip BIOS file, please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable USB device. Run the batch file using the format flash.bat filename.rom from your bootable USB device to flash the BIOS. Then, your system will automatically reboot. Please note that this process may take a few minutes to complete. Do not be concerned if the screen is paused for a few minutes.

Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent possible system boot failure!)

Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair.

Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?

Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and install the applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for the Windows OS, security and audio drivers.

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A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be- fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, You can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www. supermicro.com/support/rma/).

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in- curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.

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Contents USER’S Manual Manual Revision Release Date July 6 Conventions Used in the Manual About This ManualAbout This Motherboard Manual Organization Contacting Supermicro HeadquartersEurope Asia-PacificContacting Supermicro Table of Contents Troubleshooting Bios Main SetupChapter Introduction OverviewX8DTG-DF Motherboard Image ICH10R Bios X8DTG-DF Motherboard LayoutICH10R Bios X8DTG-DF Quick ReferenceConnector Description JPW2/JPW3Motherboard Features CPUOther Block Diagram of the 5500 Series Processor Platform Chipset Overview Special Features PC Health MonitoringAcpi Features Power SupplySlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Main Switch Override MechanismOverview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller Installation Tools Needed Motherboard InstallationInstallation Instructions Plastic Cap Processor and Heatsink InstallationSocket Clip Load Plate Socket Keys CPU Keys Load Plate Installing a CPU Heatsink Removing the Heatsink Branch Memory InstallationDIMMs Dimm Module Population Configuration Dimm Population TablePossible System Memory Allocation & Availability 84 GBInstalling and Removing DIMMs To InstallControl Panel Connectors/IO Ports Back Panel Connectors/IO PortsBack Panel Connector Pin Definitions Universal Serial Bus USBUSB USB 2/3 Back Panel USB 0/1 Pin DefinitionsLAN Ports Pin Definition Ethernet PortsNC No Connection LAN1 LAN2 Ipmi dedicated LAN Video Connector Serial PortsCOM Port VGA Port Serial Port Pin Definitions COM1Unit Identifier Switches Rear UID Switch FP UID Switch & UID LED Rear UID LEDUID Switch Pin# Definition Ground ButtonJF1 Header Pins Front Control PanelPower LED HDD/FP UID SwitchHDD LED/FP UID Switch LED Front Control Panel Pin DefinitionsNIC1 LED Indicator NIC2 LED IndicatorNIC1 LED B. NIC2 LED Pin# Definition 11 NIC1 Activity 12 NIC1 LinkPower Fail LED Overheat OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LEDOH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail UID LEDReset Button Power ButtonReset Button B. PWR Button Reset Button Pin Definitions JF1Connecting Cables Pin Main Power Connector Pin DefinitionsPin# Definition Pin # PS On Ground 12VFan Headers NMI Header Internal BuzzerNMI Header Internal Speaker NMI Button Pin Definitions JF1Sgpio Headers Chassis IntrusionSGPIO0 SBPIO1 Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions JL1PWR I2C SMB Connector PWR I2C SMBIpmb SMB SMB for Ipmi Pin DefinitionsJumper Settings Glan Enable/DisableGlan Port 1/2 Enable Glan Enable Jumper SettingsWatch Dog Enable/Disable Clear Cmos Watch Dog EnableWatch Dog Jumper Settings Cmos ClearBoth Jumpers Definition Pins Enabled Disabled VGA EnableVGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 Juidled JUID-OW -Overwriting Jumper SettingsJuidow -Overwriting LED Onboard IndicatorsGlan LEDs Onboard Power LED BMC Activity LED Indicator LED SettingsBMC Activity LED LE1 LE2Serial ATA Connections Serial ATA PortsSATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Serial ATA Pin DefinitionsPage No Power Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No Video Losing the System’s Setup ConfigurationMemory Errors Technical Support Procedures Frequently Asked QuestionsReturning Merchandise for Service Introduction Starting Bios Setup UtilityHow To Change the Configuration Data System Time/System Date Main SetupStarting the Setup Utility System Memory Supermicro X8DTG-DFProcessor Advanced Setup Configurations Boot FeaturesPower Configuration Processor and Clock OptionsHardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU C1E SupportActive Processor Cores Intel Eist TechnologyAdvanced Chipset Control CPU Bridge ConfigurationMemory Mode Memory ECC Error ThresholdQPI L0s and L1 Memory FrequencyHysteresis Temperature Closed Loop Only Guardband Temperature Closed Loop OnlyInlet Temperature Temperature RiseNorth Bridge Configuration South Bridge ConfigurationIDE/SATA/Floppy Configuration LBA/Large Mode PIO ModeSATA#2 Configuration TypeDMA Mode PCI/PnP Configuration Remote Access Configuration Super IO Device ConfigurationSredir Memory Display Delay CPU Overheat AlarmHardware Health Configuration Terminal TypeCPU Temperature/System Temperature CPU 1 Temperature/CPU 2 TemperatureAcpi Version Features Acpi Apic Support ACPI ConfigurationFan1 ~ Fan 8 Reading System Fan MonitorView BMC System Event Log General Whea ConfigurationIPMI Configuration Set LAN Configuration Clear BMC System Event Log Clear BMC System LogChannel Number StatusSubnet Mask Configuration IP Address ConfigurationMAC Address Configuration DMI Event Log Security SettingsGateway Address Configuration Supervisor Password User PasswordChange Supervisor Password Change User PasswordBoot Configuration Boot Device PriorityHard Disk Drives Removable DrivesExit Options Boot Sector Recovery from a USB Device Bios RecoveryHow to Recover the Amibios Image -the Main Bios Block Boot Sector Recovery from an IDE CD-ROM Boot Sector Recovery from a Serial Port Serial FlashPage Page X8DTG-DF User’s Manual Beep Code Bios Error Beep CodesError Message Page Appendix B Installing the Windows OS Installing the Windows OS for a RAID SystemInstalling the Windows OS for a Non-RAID System Installing Software Programs Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenConfiguring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control
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