SUPER MICRO Computer X7DBi+ Sata Controller Mode, Serial ATA Sata RAID Enable, System Memory

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Chapter 4: BIOS

Native Mode Operation (Available when SATA Controller Mode below is set to Compatible)

Select the native mode for ATA. The options are: Serial ATA, and Auto.

SATA Controller Mode

Select Compatible to allow the SATAand PATAdrives to be automatically-detected and be placed in the Legacy Mode by the BIOS. Select Enhanced to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be to be automatically-detected and be placed in the Native IDE Mode. (Note: The Enhanced mode is supported by the Windows

2000 OS or a later version.)

When the SATA Controller Mode is set to "Enhanced", the following items will display:

Serial ATA (SATA) RAID Enable

Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (If this feature is set to Enabled, be sure to use the RAID driver for the Windows OS. When this item is set to Enabled, the item: "ICH RAID Code Base" will be available for you to select either Intel or Adaptec Host RAID firmware for your RAID settings. If this item is set to Disabled, the item-SATA AHCI Enable will be available.) The options are Enabled and Disabled.

ICH RAID Code Base (Available when SATA RAID is enabled.)

Select Intel to enable Intel's SATA RAID firmware. Select Adaptec to use Adaptec's HostRAID firmware. The options are Intel and Adaptec.

SATA AHCI (Available when SATA RAID is disabled.)

Select Enable to enable the function of Serial ATA Advanced Host Interface. (Take caution when using this function. This feature is for advanced programmers only. The options are Enabled and Disabled.)

System Memory

This display informs you how much system memory is detected by the BIOS.

Extended Memory

This display informs you how much extended memory is detected by the BIOS.

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Contents Super Manual Revision Release Date June 25 Manual Organization About This ManualConventions Used in the Manual PrefaceTable of Contents Table of Contents Security Setup Boot Setup Exit Main Bios SetupOverview ChecklistIntroduction Headquarters Contacting SupermicroX7DBi+ Image Not drawn to scale X7DBi+ Motherboard LayoutQuick Reference X7DBi+ Jumper Description Default SettingChipset MemoryExpansion Slots PC Health MonitoringDimensions Acpi FeaturesOnboard I/O Other5000P Block Diagram of the 5000P ChipsetXeon Dual Core Processors Chipset OverviewXeon Quad Core Processors PC Health Monitoring Special FeaturesSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Acpi FeaturesMain Switch Override Mechanism External Modem Ring-OnSuper I/O Power SupplyPage Page Installation PrecautionsStatic-Sensitive Devices UnpackingInstallation of the LGA771 Processor Processor and Heatsink InstallationPage To Un-install the Heatsink Installation of the HeatsinkCEK Heatsink Installation Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis Dimm Installation Installing DIMMsMemory Support Dimm Module Population ConfigurationInstalling and Removing DIMMs Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsPower Button JF1 Header PinsFront Control Panel Power LED Pin Definitions JF1 Power LEDFront Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions JF1Pin# Definition 13 +5V HD Active NIC1/NIC2 LED IndicatorsPin# Definition Vcc 10/12 Ground Overheat/Fan Fail LED OH Power Fail LEDOH/Fan Fail LED PWR Supply FailPower Button Reset ButtonReset Button B. PWR Button Reset Button Pin Definitions JF1ATX Power Connector Connecting CablesProcessor Power Connector Chassis Intrusion Universal Serial Bus USBBackpanel USB Front Panel USBKeylock Fan HeadersFan Fan 7 CPU Fan Fan 8 CPU Fan Fan Header Pin Definitions Fan1-8ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports COM1 is a connector located onSerial Ports Pin 10 is available on COM2 only. NC No ConnectionWake-On-LAN Wake-On-RingWake-On-Ring Pin Definitions WOR Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions WOLSpeaker Connector Power LED/SpeakerGlan 1/2 Giga-bit Ethernet Ports PWR LED/SpeakerAlarm Reset Power Fault PWR Supply FailurePower Fault B. Alarm Reset Alarm ResetSMB J18 PWR SMB J17 SMBus PS I2C ConnectorSMB Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Data Ground Clock No ConnectionSgpio Headers VGA ConnectorThere are two T-SGPIO Serial General LocationCompact Flash Card PWR Connector Compact Flash Card PWR ConnectorJumper Definition Compact Flash Power On Off Power Off Compact Flash PWRGlan Enable/Disable Jumper SettingsGlan Port1 Enable B. Glan Port2 Enable Explanation JumpersClear Cmos Watch Dog Enable Watch Dog Enable/DisableWatch Dog Jumper Settings JWD Cmos ClearVGA Enable/Disable 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Detect J3P3rd PWR Fail B. VGA Enabled 3rd PWR Supply PWR Fault Jumper SettingsI2C Bus to PCI-X/PCI-Exp. Slots Compact Flash Master/Slave SelectCompact Flash Master/ Slave Select J27Onboard Power LED Onboard IndicatorsGlan LEDs Rear ViewOverheat LED Overheat LED/Fan Fail JOH1Overheat LED Pin Definitions OH/Fan Fail LEDParallel Printer Port ConnectorParallel printer port is Located On the IO panel. See the table onSimlp Slot Floppy ConnectorFloppy Simlp Compact Flash Card Slot IDE ConnectorsBefore Power On Troubleshooting ProceduresNo Power Losing the System’s Setup ConfigurationMemory Errors Technical Support ProceduresTroubleshooting System first boots up System configuration Frequently Asked QuestionsReturning Merchandise for Service How To Change the Configuration Data System BiosStarting the Setup Utility BiosMain Bios Setup Running SetupPress the Delete key to enter Setup Main Bios Setup Menu Transfer Mode LBA Mode ControlUltra DMA Mode IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave and IDE Secondary Master/SlaveSerial ATA Sata RAID Enable Sata Controller ModeICH RAID Code Base Available when Sata RAID is enabled Sata Ahci Available when Sata RAID is disabledAdvanced Setup Memory Cache Cache System Bios Area Power Loss ControlCache Video Bios Area Resume On Modem RingCache Extended Memory Cache Base 512K-640KDiscrete Mtrr Allocation PCI ConfigurationEmulated IRQ Solutions Default Primary Video AdapterPCI Parity Error Forwarding Reset Configuration DataLatency Timer Enable MasterLarge Disk Access Mode Memory Branch Mode Serr Signal ConditionAdvanced Chipset Control 4GB PCI Hole GranularityCrystal Beach Features High Temperature Dram OperationClock Spectrum Feature AMB Thermal SensorLegacy USB Support USB FunctionCore-Multi-Processing Available when supported by the CPU Frequency Ratio Available when supported by the CPUMachine Checking Available when supported by the CPU Thermal Management 2 Available when supported by the CPUDirect Cache Access Available when supported by the CPU Hardware Prefetch Available when supported by the CPUDCA Delay Clocks Available when supported by the CPU Intel Eist Support Available when supported by the CPUKBC Clock Input I/O Device ConfigurationSerial Port a Base I/O AddressFloppy Disk Controller DMA ChannelDMI Event Logging Event Log ValidityCOM Port Address Console RedirectionBaud Rate Console TypePeci Agent 1/2 Temperatures/System Temperature CPU Overheat AlarmHardware Monitoring Fan1-Fan8 Speeds System TemperatureFan Speed Control Modes Voltage MonitoringBios Post Watch Dog Bios Post ErrorsSystem Event Logging Clear System Event LoggingTimer for Loading OS Minutes OS Boot Watch DogSystem Event Log/System Event Log List Mode Time Out OptionIPMI LAN Configuration Realtime Sensor DataUpdate LAN Settings Default GatewayVlan Tagging IP Address SourceSecurity Settings Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders Boot SettingsExit Page Error Message Bios Error Beep CodesBeep Code DescriptionX7SBi+ User’s Manual Appendix B Installing the Windows OS Page Appendix C Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Installing Other DriversDriver/Tool Installation Display Screen Configuring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control