SUPER MICRO Computer 1.2b user manual

Page 2

The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our website at www.supermicro.com.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

IN NO EVENT WILL SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC. BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN PARTICULAR, SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC. SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING, REPLACING, INTEGRATING, INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA.

Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”.

WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Manual Revision 1.2b Release Date: May 31, 2012

Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.

Copyright © 2012 by Super Micro Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.

Printed in the United States of America

Image 2
Contents X8DAH+ X8DAH+-F X8DAH+-LR X8DAH+-F-LR Page About this Manual About this Motherboard Manual OrganizationConventions Used in the Manual Europe Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Asia-PacificTable of Contents Vii Bios IntroductionChecklist OverviewX8DAH+/X8DAH+-F/X8DAH+-F-LR Image Yes X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F/X8DAH+-F-LR LayoutDifferences between X8DAH+/-F/-LR Quick Reference VGA Enable Pins 1-2 Enabled X8DAH+-F/-LR only Compact Flash Enabled Closed EnabledSMB to PCI/PCI-E Slots Open/Open Disabled 1394-1/1394 Enable Pins 1-2 EnabledChipset Motherboard FeaturesMemory PC Health Monitoring Acpi FeaturesExpansion Slots Onboard I/OCD/Diskette Utilities DimensionsOther Introduction X8DAH+ System Diagram Block Diagram for the X8DAH+X8DAH+-F/-LR System Diagram Block Diagram for the X8DAH+-F/-LRChipset Overview Special Features PC Health MonitoringMain Switch Override Mechanism Acpi FeaturesSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator System Resource AlertPower Supply Super I/OOverview of Winbond WPCM450 Controller For X8DAH+-F/-LR Only Page Tools Needed Motherboard InstallationInstallation Instructions Socket Clip Load Plate Processor and Heatsink InstallationInstalling an LGA 1366 Processor Plastic CapCPU Keys Load Plate Installing a CPU Heatsink Removing the Heatsink Installing and Removing DIMMs Memory InstallationDimm Installation Memory Support P1-DIMMs To Populate P1-DIMMs Branch P2-DIMMs To Populate P2-DIMMs BranchMemory Support for the Motherboard w/5500 CPUs Installed Memory Support for the Motherboard w/the 5600 CPUs Installed 35V DIMMs Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability TsegBack Panel Connectors Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsBack Panel Connectors/IO Ports PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Definitions ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsKeyboard Purple Mouse Green COM VGA X8DAH+-F/-LR only Video Connector X8DAH+-F/-LRSerial Ports Serial Ports-COM1/COM2 Pin DefinitionsFront Panel USB Pin Definitions USB6/7, 8/9 Universal Serial Bus USBBack Panel USB USB 0/1, 2~5 LAN2 LAN1 Ipmi LAN X8DAH+-F/-LR only Ethernet PortsNC No Connection LAN Ports Pin DefinitionHD Audio See the graphics above for details CD1 Pin Audio Back Panel High Definition Audio HD AudioCD &10-pin Audio Headers Front Control Panel JF1 Header PinsPower Button NMI Button Power LEDFront Control Panel Pin Definitions NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators HDD LEDOH/Fan Fail & UID LEDs B. PWR Supply Fail Power Fail LEDOverheat OH/Fan Fail LED Reset Button Pin Definitions JF1 Reset ButtonPower Button Power Button Pin Definitions JF1Required Connecting CablesPower Connectors Pin ATX PWR Reqd B/C.8-pin Processor PWR ReqdFan 1 B. Fan Fan HeadersChassis Intrusion Fan CPU1 Fan CPU2 Fan Chassis IntrusionInternal Speaker Buzzer B. PWR LED/Speaker Power LED/SpeakerInternal Speaker CNF1 1394a-1 Ieee 1394a ConnectionOverheat LED/Fan Fail JOH1 CNF2 1394a-2SMB Header Pin Definitions Power SMB I2C ConnectorSystem Management Bus Enabled Jumper SettingsGlan Enable/Disable Glan Port 1/2 EnableWatch Dog Jumper Settings JWD Watch Dog Enable/DisableClear Cmos Watch Dog Enable Cmos ClearCompact Flash Card Enable Jumper Settings Compact Flash EnableI2C for PCI/PCI-E slots Jumper Settings I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. SlotsVGA Enable VGA Enable X8DAH+-F/-LR Only1394a-1/1394a-2 Enable 1394a EnableIpmi Dedicated LAN LEDs X8DAH+- F/-LR Onboard LED IndicatorsGlan LEDs Onboard PWR LED B. BMC Heartbeat LED Onboard Power LEDBMC Heartbeat LED X8DAH+-F Floppy Connector Floppy Drive, Serial ATA and SAS ConnectionsIDE Connector BaleSerial ATA Pin Definitions Serial ATA PortsSata 0~5 No Power Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No Video Losing the System’s Setup ConfigurationMemory Errors Technical Support Procedures Frequently Asked QuestionsReturning Merchandise for Service Starting Bios Setup Utility IntroductionStarting the Setup Utility Main SetupHow To Change the Configuration Data Processor System Time/System DateSuperMicro X8DAH System MemoryAdvanced Setup Configurations Boot FeaturePower Configuration Processor and Clock Options Intel Eist Technology Intel AES-NI Available when supported by the OS and the CPUActive Processor Cores CPU Bridge Configuration Advanced Chipset ControlQPI L0s and L1 Memory ModeQPI Frequency Memory FrequencyNorth Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Configure SATA#1 as IDE/SATA ConfigurationSATA#1 Configuration SATA#2 ConfigurationPIO Mode Select Options Option Selected Max. Transfer Rate LBA/Large ModePIO Mode TypePCI/PnP Configuration Plug & Play OS PCI Latency TimerBoot Graphics Adapter Priority PCI IDE BusMasterSuper IO Device Configuration Remote Access ConfigurationHardware Health Monitor CPU 1 Temperature/CPU 2 Temperature/System Temperature CPU 1 Temperature/CPU 2 TemperatureVoltage Readings Fan Speed ReadingsFan Speed Control Modes ACPI Configuration Trusted Computing IPMI Configuration View BMC System Event LogSet LAN Configuration Event Log Configuration User Password Security SettingsSupervisor Password Change Supervisor PasswordPassword Check Available when a password is installed Boot ConfigurationBoot Device Priority Boot Sector Virus ProtectionCD/DVD Drives Hard Disk DrivesRemovable Drives USB DrivesExit Options Beep Code Error Message Description Bios Error Beep CodesBios Error Beep Codes Page Appendix B Installing the Windows OS Installing the Windows OS to a RAID SystemInstalling the Windows OS to a Non-RAID System Installing Software Programs Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenConfiguring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control