SUPER MICRO Computer X8DTG-DF user manual Advanced Chipset Control, CPU Bridge Configuration

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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disable (Disable GV3) and Enable (Enable GV3).

Intel® TurboMode Technology

Select Enabled to allow the processor cores to run faster than normal under special circumstances to improve performance. The options are Disable and Enabled.

Intel® C-State Tech

If enabled, C-State is set by the system automatically to either C2, C3 or C4 state. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

C-State package limit setting (Available when Intel® C-State Tech is enabled)

If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are Auto, C1, C3, C6 and C7.

C1 Auto Demotion

When enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7 requests to C1 based on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

C3 Auto Demotion

When enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Clock Spread Spectrum

Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Advanced Chipset Control

The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below:

CPU Bridge Configuration

QPI Links Speed

This feature selects QPI's data transfer speed. The options are Slow-mode, and

Full Speed.

QPI Frequency

This selects the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 4.800 GT, 5.866GT, 6.400 GT.

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Contents USER’S Manual Manual Revision Release Date July 6 About This Manual About This Motherboard Manual OrganizationConventions Used in the Manual Asia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeContacting Supermicro Table of Contents Troubleshooting Main Setup BiosOverview Chapter IntroductionX8DTG-DF Motherboard Image X8DTG-DF Motherboard Layout ICH10R BiosX8DTG-DF Quick Reference ICH10R BiosJPW2/JPW3 Connector DescriptionCPU Motherboard FeaturesOther Block Diagram of the 5500 Series Processor Platform Chipset Overview PC Health Monitoring Special FeaturesMain Switch Override Mechanism Acpi FeaturesPower Supply Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State IndicatorOverview of the Winbond WPCM450 Controller Installation Motherboard Installation Installation InstructionsTools Needed Processor and Heatsink Installation Socket Clip Load PlatePlastic Cap Socket Keys CPU Keys Load Plate Installing a CPU Heatsink Removing the Heatsink Memory Installation DIMMsBranch 84 GB Dimm Module Population ConfigurationDimm Population Table Possible System Memory Allocation & AvailabilityTo Install Installing and Removing DIMMsBack Panel Connectors/IO Ports Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsBack Panel USB 0/1 Pin Definitions Back Panel Connector Pin DefinitionsUniversal Serial Bus USB USB USB 2/3Ethernet Ports NC No Connection LAN1 LAN2 Ipmi dedicated LANLAN Ports Pin Definition Serial Port Pin Definitions COM1 Video ConnectorSerial Ports COM Port VGA PortPin# Definition Ground Button Unit Identifier SwitchesRear UID Switch FP UID Switch & UID LED Rear UID LED UID SwitchFront Control Panel JF1 Header PinsFront Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LEDHDD/FP UID Switch HDD LED/FP UID Switch LEDPin# Definition 11 NIC1 Activity 12 NIC1 Link NIC1 LED IndicatorNIC2 LED Indicator NIC1 LED B. NIC2 LEDUID LED Power Fail LEDOverheat OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED OH/Fan Fail/PWR FailReset Button Pin Definitions JF1 Reset ButtonPower Button Reset Button B. PWR Button12V Connecting CablesPin Main Power Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # PS On GroundFan Headers NMI Button Pin Definitions JF1 NMI HeaderInternal Buzzer NMI Header Internal SpeakerChassis Intrusion Pin Definitions JL1 Sgpio HeadersChassis Intrusion SGPIO0 SBPIO1SMB for Ipmi Pin Definitions PWR I2C SMB ConnectorPWR I2C SMB Ipmb SMBGlan Enable Jumper Settings Jumper SettingsGlan Enable/Disable Glan Port 1/2 EnableCmos Clear Watch Dog Enable/DisableClear Cmos Watch Dog Enable Watch Dog Jumper SettingsVGA Enable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPG1Both Jumpers Definition Pins Enabled Disabled JUID-OW -Overwriting Jumper Settings Juidow -OverwritingJuidled Onboard Indicators Glan LEDsLED LE1 LE2 Onboard Power LEDBMC Activity LED Indicator LED Settings BMC Activity LEDSerial ATA Pin Definitions Serial ATA ConnectionsSerial ATA Ports SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6Page Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power OnNo Power Losing the System’s Setup Configuration Memory ErrorsNo Video Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support ProceduresReturning Merchandise for Service Starting Bios Setup Utility How To Change the Configuration DataIntroduction Main Setup Starting the Setup UtilitySystem Time/System Date Supermicro X8DTG-DF ProcessorSystem Memory Boot Features Advanced Setup ConfigurationsProcessor and Clock Options Power ConfigurationIntel Eist Technology Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUC1E Support Active Processor CoresCPU Bridge Configuration Advanced Chipset ControlMemory Frequency Memory ModeMemory ECC Error Threshold QPI L0s and L1Temperature Rise Hysteresis Temperature Closed Loop OnlyGuardband Temperature Closed Loop Only Inlet TemperatureSouth Bridge Configuration North Bridge ConfigurationIDE/SATA/Floppy Configuration Type LBA/Large ModePIO Mode SATA#2 ConfigurationDMA Mode PCI/PnP Configuration Super IO Device Configuration Remote Access ConfigurationTerminal Type Sredir Memory Display DelayCPU Overheat Alarm Hardware Health ConfigurationCPU 1 Temperature/CPU 2 Temperature CPU Temperature/System TemperatureSystem Fan Monitor Acpi Version Features Acpi Apic SupportACPI Configuration Fan1 ~ Fan 8 ReadingGeneral Whea Configuration IPMI ConfigurationView BMC System Event Log Status Set LAN ConfigurationClear BMC System Event Log Clear BMC System Log Channel NumberIP Address Configuration MAC Address ConfigurationSubnet Mask Configuration Security Settings Gateway Address ConfigurationDMI Event Log Change User Password Supervisor PasswordUser Password Change Supervisor PasswordRemovable Drives Boot ConfigurationBoot Device Priority Hard Disk DrivesExit Options Bios Recovery How to Recover the Amibios Image -the Main Bios BlockBoot Sector Recovery from a USB Device Boot Sector Recovery from a Serial Port Serial Flash Boot Sector Recovery from an IDE CD-ROMPage Page X8DTG-DF User’s Manual Bios Error Beep Codes Error MessageBeep Code Page Installing the Windows OS for a RAID System Appendix B Installing the Windows OSInstalling the Windows OS for a Non-RAID System Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Installing Software ProgramsConfiguring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control