SUPER MICRO Computer X7DBU, X7DGU user manual Overview, Checklist

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Checklist

Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

All the following items are included in the Retail Box.

One (1) Supermicro Mainboard

One (1) ribbon cable for IDE devices (CBL-036L-02)

One (1) floppy ribbon cable (CBL-022)

One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities

One (1) User's/BIOS Manual

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Contents Super Reproductive harm Manual Organization About This ManualConventions Used in the Manual Table of Contents Troubleshooting Appendices BiosOverview ChecklistAsia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeX7DBU/X7DGU Image Not drawn to scale X7DBU/X7DGU Motherboard LayoutJumper Description Default SettingLE Indicators Description Quick Reference X7DBU/X7DGUExpansion Slots Motherboard FeaturesMemory ChipsetOther Acpi FeaturesDimensions Onboard I/OESB2 System Block Diagram for the X7DBUChipset Overview Xeon Quad-core/Dual-core Processor FeaturesXeon Quad-core/Dual-core Processor PC Health Monitoring Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power Loss Environmental Temperature ControlSystem Resource Alert Acpi FeaturesSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Main Switch Override MechanismExternal Modem Ring-On Power SupplyWake-On-LAN WOL Super I/O Page Static-Sensitive Devices PrecautionsUnpacking Installation 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 Memory performance Installing DIMMsDimm Installation Memory SupportPossible System Memory Allocation & Availability Installing and Removing DIMMsBack Panel Connectors/IO Ports Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsBack Panel Connectors FP Reset Butto JF1 Header PinsFront Control Panel NMI Button Pin Definitions JF1 Power LEDPower LED Pin Definitions JF1 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions NMI ButtonNIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators HDD LED/FP UID SwitchOH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/FP UID Indica Tor Status Power Fail LEDOverheat OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/FP UID LED OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/FP UID LED Pin Definitions JF1Power Button Pin Definitions JF1 Reset ButtonPower Button Reset Button Pin Definitions JF1ATX Power 20-pin Connector Pin Definitions Connecting CablesATX Power Connector Processor Power ConnectorChassis Intrusion Universal Serial Bus USBKeylock Pin Definitions Fan HeadersKeylock Pin Fan Header Pin DefinitionsSerial Port Pin Definitions ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsSerial Ports PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Port Pin DefinitionsWake-On-LAN Wake-On-RingWake-On-LAN Pin Definitions Speaker Connector Pin Definitions Power LED/SpeakerGlan 1/2 Giga-bit Ethernet Ports SMB Header Pin Definitions Overheat LED/Fan Fail JOH1Overheat LED Pin Definitions OH/Fan Fail LED Pin DefinitionsVGA Connector Power SMB I2 C ConnectorSgpio Headers Unit Identification SwitchesExplanation Jumpers Jumper SettingsGlan Enable/Disable Glan Enable Jumper SettingsWatch Dog Jumper Settings JWD Watch Dog Enable/DisableCmos Clear VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 VGA Enable/DisableI2C Bus to PCI Slots 1/2 I2C Bus to PCI Slots Jumper SettingsGlan Activity Indicator Jumper Settings Onboard IndicatorsGlan LEDs Onboard PWR LED Indicator LE1 Onboard Power LED LE1Step Floppy ConnectorSimso Ipmi Slot Bale IDE ConnectorSXB1/SXB2 Slots Losing the System’s Setup Configuration Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No PowerMemory Errors Technical Support ProceduresQuestion How do I update my BIOS? Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard? Returning Merchandise for ServiceIntroduction System BiosHow To Change the Configuration Data Starting the Setup UtilityMain Bios Setup Running SetupPress the Delete key to enter Setup Main Setup Features Main Bios Setup MenuSata Controller Mode LBA Mode ControlTransfer Mode Ultra DMA ModeExtended Memory ICH RAID Code Base Available when Sata RAID is EnabledSata Ahci Available when Sata RAID is Disabled System MemoryAdvanced Setup Resume On Modem Ring Power Loss ControlMemory Cache Cache System Bios Area Cache Video Bios AreaPCI Configuration Cache Base 512K-640KCache Extended Memory Discrete Mtrr AllocationPCI Fast Delayed Transaction Default Primary Video AdapterEmulated IRQ Solutions PCI Parity Error ForwardingSerr Signal Condition Enable MasterLatency Timer Large Disk Access ModeBranch 0/1 Rank Interleaving & Sparing Memory Branch ModeHigh Temperature Dram Operation Crystal Beach FeaturesMachine Checking Available when supported by the CPU Clock Spectrum FeatureFrequency Ratio Available when supported by the CPU Core-Multi-Processing Available when supported by the CPUDirect Cache Access Available when supported by the CPU C1 Enhanced Mode Available when supported by the CPUExecute Disable Bit Available when supported by the CPU Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUSerial Port a Intel Eist Support Available when supported by the CPUI/O Device Configuration KBC Clock InputEvent Log Capacity Floppy Disk ControllerDMI Event Logging Event Log ValidityConsole Type Console RedirectionCOM Port Address Baud RatePeci Agent 1/2 Temperatures/System Temperature Overheat AlarmHardware Monitor Voltage Monitoring System TemperatureFan1-Fan8 Speeds Fan Speed Control ModesClear System Event Logging Bios Post ErrorsBios Post Watch Dog System Event LoggingTime Out Option OS Boot Watch DogTimer for Loading OS Minutes System Event Log/System Event Log List ModeIPMI LAN Configuration Realtime Sensor DataIP Address Source Default GatewayUpdate LAN Settings Vlan TaggingSecurity Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders BootExit Page Recoverable Post Error Beep Codes Appendix a Post Error Beep CodesPage Appendix B Installing the Windows OS Page Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Installing other Software Programs and DriversConfiguring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control