X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual

XAPCI Configuration

This item allows the user to enable or disable ACPI support for the operating system.

ACPI Configuration

Use this feature to configure additional ACPI options. Select "Yes" if the operating system supports ACPI. Select No if the operating system does not support ACPI. The options are No and Yes.

ACPI 2.0 Features

Select Yes to allow RSDP pointers to point to the 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables. Select No to deactivate this function. The options are Yes and No.

ACPI APIC Support

Select Enabled to allow the ACPI APIC Table Pointer to be included in the RSDP pointer list. The options are Enable, and Disabled.

AMI OEMB Table

Select Enabled to allow the OEMB Table Pointer to be included in the R(x)SDT pointer lists. The options are Enabled, and Disabled".

Headless Mode

Select Enabled to activate the Headless Operation Mode through ACPI. The options are Enabled, and Disabled.

XPower Configuration

This feature allows the user to configure PnP settings.

Restore on AC Power Loss

This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Stay Off, Power On and Last State.

Watch Dog Timer

This setting is used to enable or disabled the Watch Dog Timer function. It must be used in conjunction with the WD jumper (see Chapter 2 for details). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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X6DVA-EG, X6DVA-4G specifications

American Megatrends is renowned for its innovative server and motherboard solutions. The X6DVA-4G and X6DVA-EG motherboards are notable examples that cater to enterprise-level applications and high-performance computing environments. Both motherboards are designed to support the latest advancements in technology while providing robust features for reliable performance.

The X6DVA-4G is an ATX motherboard that boasts dual Socket 604 configurations, allowing it to support dual Intel Xeon processors. This dual-processor setup significantly enhances computing power, making it suitable for resource-intensive applications, such as virtualization, high-performance computing, and database management. Its support for up to 64GB of DDR2 ECC memory ensures data integrity and stability during critical operations, providing an additional layer of reliability that is crucial for enterprise environments.

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