SUPER MICRO Computer X8DA3 Fan Headers, Speaker/Power LED Header, Fan Header Pin Definitions

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X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual

Fan Headers

The X8DA3/X8DAi has six chassis/system fan headers (Fan1 to Fan6) and two CPU fans (Fan7/Fan8) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fans headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only. The fan speeds are controlled by a Hardware Monitoring setting in the BIOS. (The Default setting is Disabled.) See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Speaker/Power LED Header

On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are used for power LED indication, and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. See the table on the right for speaker pin definitions. Please note that the speaker connector pins (4-7) are for use with an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a jumper.

Fan Header

Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1Ground

2+12V

3Tachometer

4PWR Modulation

Speaker/Power LED Con-

nector

Pin Setting Definition

Pins 6-7 Internal Speaker

Pins 4-7 External Speaker

EF

 

KB/Mouse

Fan5 Fan6

JPW3

 

 

JPW2

USB0/1

USB2/3

P2 DIMM3A

 

P2 DIMM3B

 

 

 

P2 DIMM2A

 

COM1

 

P2 DIMM2B

 

 

P2 DIMM1A

 

 

 

P2 DIMM1B

COM2

Fan8/CPU2Fan

X8DA3/i

H

 

 

LAN1

LAN2

CPU2

 

AUDIO

 

J6

CPU1

P1 DIMM1B

P1 DIMM1A

P1 DIMM2B

P1 DIMM2A

P1 DIMM3B

P1 DIMM3A

JPW1 Fan1 A

Fan7/CPU1

G

SP1

 

 

 

 

JOH1

JD1

I

 

 

 

LE1

Fan2

 

B

 

 

 

JF1

 

 

A. Fan 1

B. Fan 2

C. Fan 3

D. Fan 4

E. Fan 5

F. Fan 6

G. Fan 7 (CPU1 Fan)

H. Fan 8 (CPU2 Fan)

I. PWR LED/Speaker

82573V

Slot6 PCI-E x16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CTRL

JPL1

1

JI2C3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JI2C4

 

 

 

 

Intel IOH-36D

 

 

Slot5 PCI 33MH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

82573L

JPL2

 

 

 

 

 

 

(North Bridge)

 

LAN

Slot4 PCI 33MH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CTRL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JI2C1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JI2C2

 

 

 

BIOS

 

 

 

LES2

LES1

 

Slot3 PCI-E X16

 

 

 

 

 

 

1394_2 1394_1

JPI1

SPI

 

ICH10R

 

 

 

 

 

1394

JBT1

 

Intel

I-Button

1068E

JC2

Slot2 PCI-E X4

 

CTRL

 

 

South

 

SAS CTRL

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bridge

T-SGPIO2 T-SGPIO1

 

 

 

 

Battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD1

Slot1 PCI 33MH

 

 

 

 

 

I-SATA5 I-SATA3

I-SATA1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB6/7 USB4/5

USB9

USB8

 

 

 

Slot0 SIMLC

 

 

 

I-SATA4 I-SATA2

I-SATA0

JWD1JL1

 

 

 

JUSB3

JUSB2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan3

C

 

 

 

I/O

Floppy

 

S

 

 

 

 

J5

JFDD1

 

 

 

 

JSM2

SAS 4~7

 

 

JSM1

SAS 0~3

 

 

JWOL1

 

 

D

JPS1JPS2

 

Fan4

 

 

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Contents USER’S Manual Manual Revision Release Date March 17 Conventions Used in the Manual About This ManualAbout This Motherboard Manual Organization PrefaceEurope Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Asia-PacificPreface Table of Contents Table of Contents ViiBios Error Beep Codes Starting Bios Setup UtilitySecurity Settings Boot Configuration Exit Options Installing Software Programs Configuring Supero DoctorOverview IntroductionX8DA3/X8DAi Image X8DA3/X8DAi Motherboard Layout Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes onlyX8DA3/X8DAi Quick Reference X8DA3/X8DAi Quick Reference Motherboard Features CPUBios flash upgrade utility and device drivers Ext. ATX 13.05 L x 12.075 W 331.47 mm x 306.71 mmBlock Diagram of the Intel 5520 Platform Introduction Special Features PC Health MonitoringWake-On-LAN WOL Acpi FeaturesSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator Power Supply Super I/OInstallation Install the IO shield into the chassis Motherboard InstallationInstallation Instructions Tools NeededGently lift the socket clip to open the load plate Processor and Heatsink InstallationSocket Clip Load Plate Plastic CapSocket Keys Load PlateInstalling a CPU Heatsink Removing the Heatsink Branch Memory InstallationDimm Installation Dimm Population Table Memory SupportDimm Module Population Configuration Possible System Memory Allocation & AvailabilityInstalling and Removing DIMMs Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports Back Panel Connectors/IO PortsFront Control Panel JF1 Header PinsPower Button Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LEDPower LED Pin Definitions JF1 NMI ButtonNIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators HDD LEDOH/Fan Fail LED B. PWR Supply Fail Power Fail LEDOverheat OH/Fan Fail LED Reset Button PWR Button Reset ButtonPower Button Processor Power Connector Connecting CablesATX Power Connector ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin DefinitionsChassis Intrusion Universal Serial Bus USBFor pin definitions Fan Headers Speaker/Power LED HeaderSpeaker/Power LED Con Nector Fan Fan 7 CPU1 Fan Fan 8 CPU2 Fan PWR LED/SpeakerNC No Connection ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsSerial Ports Keyboard/MouseOverheat/Fan Fail Wake-On-LANOverheat LED/Fan Fail JOH1 Two Sgpio Serial-Link General Glan 1/2 Giga-bit Ethernet PortsSgpio Headers NC= No ConnectionsPower SMB I2C Connector SMB Header Pin DefinitionsHD Audio High Definition Audio HD AudioCD Header/Front Panel Audio Pin DefinitionEnabled Jumper SettingsGlan Enable/Disable Explanation of JumpersWatch Dog Jumper Settings JWD1 Watch Dog Enable/DisableClear Cmos Watch Dog Enable Cmos ClearJI2C1 JI2C2 JI2C3 JI2C4 I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. SlotsI2C Bus to PCI-X Slots I2C to PCI-ExpSAS RAID Select SAS Enable/DisableSAS Enable SAS RAID Config13941/13942 En- able 13941/13942 EnableEnable Glan LEDs Onboard IndicatorsOnboard Power LED SAS LED Indicators Glan Port LEDs Fan1B. Onboard Power LEDTo the Front Panel Control on Floppy Connectorfloppy connector is located close Motherboard. See the table onSAS 0~3 SAS 4~7 Serial ATA Sata PortsSerial-Attached Scsi SAS Ports For X8DA3 only Serial ATA Pin DefinitionsSimlc Ipmi Slot SimlcPage No Power Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On TroubleshootingNo Video Losing the System’s Setup ConfigurationMemory Errors Question How do I update my BIOS? Technical Support ProceduresFrequently Asked Questions Returning Merchandise for Service Question Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard?AMI Bios Starting Bios Setup UtilityHow To Change the Configuration Data IntroductionX8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual Main SetupStarting the Setup Utility System Time/System DateProcessor System MemoryAdvanced Setup Configurations Xboot FeaturesPower Configuration XProcessor and Clock OptionsActive Processor Cores Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUC1E Support Intel SpeedStep TechnologyXAdvanced Chipset Control Xcpu Bridge ConfigurationGuardband Temperature Closed Loop Only Memory ModeHysteresis Temperature Closed Loop Only Memory FrequencyXNorth Bridge Configuration XSouthBridge Configuration XIDE/SATA Configuration PIO Mode DMA ModeXPCI/PnP Configuration XSuper IO Device Configuration XRemote Access Configuration CPU Temperature/System Temperature Sredir Memory Display DelayCPU Overheat Alarm XSystem Health MonitorCPU Temperature Xacpi Configuration XTrusted Computing Xdmi Event LogUser Password Security SettingsSupervisor Password Change Supervisor PasswordChange User Password Boot ConfigurationXBoot Device Priority Password CheckXCD/DVD Drives XHard Disk DrivesXRemovable Drives Exit Options X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual Beep Code Bios Error Beep CodesError Message DescriptionPage Installing the Windows OS to a RAID System Appendix B Installing the Windows OSInstalling the Windows OS to a Non-RAID System Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Installing Software ProgramsAppendix C Software Installation Instructions Configuring Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control

X8DA3 specifications

Super Micro Computer, also known as Supermicro, is a prominent player in the world of computing hardware, particularly known for its high-performance server solutions. One of their noteworthy offerings is the X8DA3 motherboard, which is designed for dual-processor systems and caters to various applications, including data centers, cloud computing, and enterprise-level operations.

The Supermicro X8DA3 motherboard supports Intel's Nehalem and Westmere architectures, accommodating two LGA 1366 sockets for Intel Xeon processors. This setup allows for impressive computational power and scalability. The motherboard can support up to 192GB of DDR3 RAM across six DIMM slots, enabling high memory bandwidth essential for memory-intensive applications.

One of the standout features of the X8DA3 is its robust I/O options. It comes equipped with six SATA II ports and two SAS ports, allowing for flexible storage configurations. Additionally, the board supports a range of RAID levels, including 0, 1, 5, and 10, providing data redundancy and performance optimization. For enhanced connectivity, the motherboard includes dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring reliable networking capabilities which are crucial for server environments.

In terms of expandability, the X8DA3 features multiple PCIe slots, providing users with the ability to add various expansion cards such as graphics cards, network cards, or additional storage controllers. This flexibility allows companies to tailor their server setups according to specific needs.

Power management is another critical aspect of the X8DA3. It supports ATX power supplies and features advanced power-saving technologies that help in reducing overall energy consumption. This ecological consideration is particularly important for organizations looking to minimize their carbon footprint while maintaining optimal performance.

For thermal management, Supermicro incorporates a design that allows for efficient airflow and cooling, which is crucial for maintaining system stability during intensive workloads. The motherboard is also equipped with multiple temperature sensors that provide real-time monitoring, ensuring components operate within safe thermal levels.

Overall, the Super Micro Computer X8DA3 motherboard is a reliable and high-performance choice for businesses requiring a versatile and powerful computing platform. Its support for dual processors, extensive memory options, advanced storage capabilities, and solid expandability make it an attractive option for enterprise applications in today’s computationally demanding environments.