SUPER MICRO Computer X7DVL-3 Onboard Indicators, Glan LEDs, Onboard Power LED LE1, N k Activity

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Chapter 2: Installation

2-7 Onboard Indicators

GLAN LEDs

There are two GLAN ports on the moth- erboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the power LED may be green, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the tables at right for more information.

L i n k

Activity

LED

LED

Rear View

(when viewing from the back of the chassis.)

GLAN Activity Indicator

Settings

Color

 

Status

Definition

 

 

 

 

Yellow

 

Flashing

LAN Active

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GLAN Link Indicator

 

 

Settings

 

 

 

 

 

LED Color

 

Definition

 

Off

 

No Connection or 10 Mbps

 

Green

 

100 Mbps

 

 

 

Amber

 

1 Gbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Onboard Power LED (LE1)

There is an Onboard Power LED located on the motherboard. When this LED is lit, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components. See the layout below for the LED location.

KB/ Mouse

USB0/1

COM1

VGA

JPWF

JAR

8-Pin

24-Pin ATX PWR

PWR

PWR

I C

 

 

 

2

 

 

CPU VRM

 

JPF

 

 

DIMM 2C (Bank 2)

 

DIMM 2B (Bank 2)

 

DIMM 2A (Bank 2)

 

DIMM 1C (Bank 1)

 

DIMM 1B (Bank 1)

 

DIMM 1A (Bank 1)

 

Fan1

LE2

CPU1

A. GLAN Port1 LEDs

B. GLAN Port2 LEDs

C. Onboard PWR LED

LAN1

A

 

I-Button

5000V

 

 

®

 

LAN2

B

X7DVL-3

North Bridge

 

SUPER

 

Fan5

 

 

 

 

Fan6

 

 

 

 

 

SIMLP

 

 

 

CPU2

 

GLAN

 

 

Slot6

 

PCI-X 133 MHz

 

CTRLR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JWD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slot5

 

PCI-X 133 MHz

 

Graphics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memory

 

 

 

 

Battery

 

 

 

 

 

VGA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JBT1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CTRLR

 

 

JPG1

BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S I/O

 

 

 

 

 

Printer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI 33 MHz

 

JWOR

 

Slot1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPL1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JWOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JCOM2

 

Floppy

 

 

JPL2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI-E x8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE3

 

Fan2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buzzer

 

CPU VRM

 

 

Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JF1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JL1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB4/5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESB2

 

 

 

T-SGPIO1

 

 

 

 

JD1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPA1

SGPIO0-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South

 

 

 

T-SGPIO0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LSI SAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JI C2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JI

C1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPA2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SGPIO1-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB2/3

SAS0

SAS1

SAS2

SAS3

SAS4

SAS5

 

SAS6

SAS7

Fan4

 

 

SATA0

SATA2

SATA4

 

 

 

SATA1

SATA3

SATA5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Manual Page Conventions Used in the Manual About This ManualManual Organization Table of Contents Table of Contents Bios Overview ChecklistHeadquarters Contacting SupermicroX7DVL-3/X7DVL-i Image X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i Motherboard Layout Quick Reference X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i Jumper Description Default SettingLED Indicator PC Health Monitoring MemoryChipset Expansion SlotsOther Acpi FeaturesDimensions Onboard I/OFBD Dimm Block Diagram of the 5000V ChipsetXeon Dual Core Processors Xeon Quad Core/Dual Core Processor FeaturesChipset Overview PC Health Monitoring Special FeaturesCPU Overheat LED and Control Acpi FeaturesSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Main Switch Override MechanismExternal Modem Ring-On Power SupplySuper I/O Page Unpacking PrecautionsStatic-Sensitive Devices Installation of the LGA771 Processor Processor and Heatsink Fan InstallationPage CEK Heatsink Installation Installation of the HeatsinkTo Un-install the Heatsink Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis Memory Support Installing DIMMsDimm Installation See Figure Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability Installing and Removing DIMMsBack Panel Connectors/IO Ports Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsFront Control Panel JF1 Header PinsNMI Button Pin Definitions JF1 Power LEDPower LED Pin Definitions JF1 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI ButtonHDD LED NIC1/NIC2 LED IndicatorsOH/Fan Fail LED B. PWR Supply Fail Power Fail LEDOverheat/Fan Fail LED OH Reset Button Pin Definitions JF1 Reset ButtonPower Button Reset Button B. PWR ButtonRequired Connection Pin ATX PWR Connecting CablesATX Power Connector Processor Power ConnectorFront Panel USB Pin Definitions USB2/3/4/5 Universal Serial Bus USBChassis Intrusion Back Panel USB USB0/1Fan Header Pin Definitions Fan1-6 Power Force On Enable/DisablePower Force On Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPF Fan HeadersPS/2 Keyboard Mouse Port Pin Definitions ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsSerial Ports Keyboard/MouseWake-On-LAN Pin Definitions Wake-On-RingWake-On-LAN Wake-On-Ring Pin DefinitionsGLAN1/2 PWR LED/Speaker Power LED/SpeakerSpeaker Connector Glan 1/2 Giga-bit Ethernet PortsAlarm Reset Alarm ResetVGA Connector Alarm Reset B. VGASGPIO#0 SGPIO#1 Power SMB I2 C ConnectorSgpio Headers Glan Enable Jumper SettingsGlan Enable/Disable Glan Port1 Enable B. Glan Port2 EnableCmos Clear Watch Dog Enable/DisableClear Cmos Watch Dog Enable Watch Dog Jumper Settings JWDI2C Bus to PCI slots VGA Enable/DisableVGA Enabled I2C Bus to PCI SlotsPWR Supply PWR Fault Jumper Settings PWR Supply Failure/PWR Fault Detect JpwfSAS Enable/Disable PWR Supply Fail B. SAS EnableSoftware RAID Jumper Settings Software RAID EnableSoftware RAID Enable N k Activity Onboard IndicatorsOnboard Power LED LE1 Glan LEDsCpuvrm Overheat LED Indicators LE2/LE3 Post Code LED Indicators LE4, LE5D31 Status LED Status LED D31Parallel Port Parallel Printer Port ConnectorSimlp Slot Floppy ConnectorSimlp Ipmi Slot FloppyIDE#1 IDE ConnectorNo Video Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No PowerMemory Errors Technical Support ProceduresLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Frequently Asked Questions Returning Merchandise for Service Introduction System BiosHow To Change the Configuration Data Starting the Setup UtilityPress the Delete key to enter Setup Running SetupMain Bios Setup System Date Main Bios Setup MenuBios Date System TimeType Multi-Sector Transfers LBA Mode ControlTransfer Mode Ultra DMA ModeParallel ATA Native Mode OperationSata Controller Mode Serial ATA Sata RAID EnableExtended Memory Advanced SetupSystem Memory Post Errors XBoot FeaturesQuickBoot Mode QuietBootCache Base 512K-640K XMemory Cache Cache System Bios AreaCache Video Bios Area Cache Base 0-512KXpci Configuration PCI Parity Error ForwardingReset Configuration Data Discrete Mtrr AllocationSerr Signal Condition Enable MasterLatency Timer Large Disk Access ModeBranch 0 Rank Sparing High Temperature Dram OperationCrystal Beach Features Branch 0 Rank InterleavingHyperthreading Available when supported by the CPU Clock Spectrum FeatureEnabling Multi-Media Timer Frequency Ratio Available when supported by the CPUHardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU Thermal Management 2 Available when supported by the CPUC1 Enhanced Mode Available when supported by the CPU Execute Disable Bit Available when supported by the CPUSerial Port a Intel Eist Support *Available when supported by the CPUXI/O Device Configuration KBC Clock InputXdmi Event Logging Parallel PortDMA Channel Floppy Disk ControllerXConsole Redirection ECC Event LoggingMark DMI Events as Read Clear All DMI Event LogsFan Speed Control Modes CPU Temperature ThresholdTemperature Monitoring Available if supported by the CPU Voltage MonitoringVoltage Monitoring CPU Temperature Threshold *See the Note on Event Log Control System Event LoggingClear System Event Logging Existing Event Log NumberTime Out Option XSystem Event Log/System Event Log List ModeOS Boot Watch Dog Timer for Loading OS MinutesXRealtime Sensor Data Set User Password Supervisor Password IsUser Password Is Set Supervisor PasswordBoot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders BootPassword on Boot Exit Recoverable Post Errors Appendix a Bios Post Error CodesPage Appendix B Installing the Windows OS Page Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Appendix C Installing Other Software Programs and DriversConfiguring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control

X7DVL-3 specifications

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is a well-respected name in the realm of high-performance computing, offering diverse solutions tailored for various applications. One of the notable offerings from the brand is the Supermicro X7DVL-3 motherboard, designed to provide exceptional performance and reliability for both workstations and servers.

At its core, the X7DVL-3 is built on the Intel 5000X chipset, making it a robust choice for enterprise-level tasks. It supports Intel's dual-core and quad-core Xeon processors, specifically the LGA 771 socket. This design enables users to leverage enhanced processing power, facilitating intensive computational tasks such as virtualization, data analysis, or complex simulations.

One standout feature of the X7DVL-3 is its support for up to 32GB of DDR2 ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory across four DIMM slots. This memory technology ensures higher reliability and stability, reducing the risk of data corruption—a critical factor for enterprises that require consistent performance and uptime.

In terms of connectivity, the motherboard comes equipped with 6 SATA ports, offering flexible storage options for RAID configurations, enhancing both speed and redundancy. Additionally, the X7DVL-3 features dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, which facilitate high-speed network connectivity and allow for dual network path setups, ensuring seamless communication in network-intensive applications.

The X7DVL-3 is also designed with a high degree of scalability in mind. It includes multiple PCI-E slots, thereby supporting a range of expansion cards, including graphics cards for visualization tasks or additional networking options. This adaptability is crucial for organizations that need to upgrade or modify their systems as their operational demands evolve.

Another notable aspect of the Supermicro X7DVL-3 is its emphasis on efficiency and management. The motherboard is equipped with Supermicro’s IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) technology, allowing for remote management and monitoring of system health. This feature is particularly valuable in data center environments where managing multiple servers efficiently can lead to significant operational cost reductions.

In summary, the Supermicro X7DVL-3 motherboard stands out with its robust architecture, support for powerful Intel Xeon processors, extensive memory capacity, and advanced connectivity features. Coupled with its emphasis on reliability and manageability, this motherboard represents a solid choice for businesses seeking a dependable solution for their computing needs. Whether in a server configuration or a high-performance workstation, the X7DVL-3 delivers the performance and scalability critical for modern enterprises.