Chapter 2: Installation

Fan Headers

The X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 has eight fan headers (Fan1 to Fan8). (*Note: Fans 5-8 are 4-pin fans. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compat- ible with the traditional 3-pin fans.) See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. (*The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management via BIOS--Hard- ware Monitor in the Advanced Setting. Note: Default: Disabled, When using Thermal Management setting, please use either all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans on the motherboard. Please do not mix 3-pin fans and 4-pin fans together on the same board.)

Fan Header

Pin Definitions

Pin# Defi nition

1Ground (Black)

2 +12V (Red)

3Tachometer

4PWM_Control

Power LED/Speaker

On the JDI header, pins 1-3 are for a power LED. Connect a cable to pins 4-7 to use the external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a jumper.

Speaker Connector

Pin Setting Defi nition

Pins 6-7 Internal Speaker

Pins 4-7 External Speaker

KB/MS J33

USB 0/1

COM1

J14

ParrallelJLAN1Port

VGA

J7

LAN1 JLAN1

LAN2

Fan 6 Fan 5

 

Fan6

Fan5

 

J38

 

 

24-Pin

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPW1

 

ATX PWR

 

 

 

 

12V 4-Pin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PWR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank1

 

 

 

DIMM 1B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMM 1A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank2

 

 

 

DIMM 2A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMM 2B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank3

 

 

 

DIMM 3A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMM 3B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank4

 

 

 

DIMM 4A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMM 4B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPER

®

X6DH3-G2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E7520

 

Fan 7

SMB PS

J32

7 n Fa

12V 8-pin

PWR

CPU1

CPU2

J1D1 J3P

JAR

 

 

 

PSF

JP9

 

 

 

 

 

Fan1

Fan 1

 

 

 

 

JF1

Control

 

 

 

FP

 

 

Fan2

Fan 2

JOH

Fan3

Fan 3

 

 

JLAN2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GLAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CTRL

 

Slot6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPL1

 

 

PCI-E X8

 

SEPC

 

 

 

BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GLAN

 

Slot5

 

 

 

 

S I/O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CTRL

 

 

PCI-E X8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan8

 

PXH

 

 

 

 

 

JPL2

 

 

 

Slot4

PCI-X

133 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slot3

PCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Green Slot)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6300ESB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VGA

 

Slot2

PCI-X100 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ICH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CTRL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slot1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BatteryJBT1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buzzer

 

 

PCI-33 MHz

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JI C1

 

USB2/3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COM2

SMB

 

JI

C2

 

 

 

 

WOL

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

 

 

 

JWD

JPG1

JD1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IPMI

 

 

y

IDE2

 

 

Flopp

 

 

 

DS5 DS6

DS7

DS8

PS1J

DS1

DS2

DS3

DS4

CTRL

-7

JSM2

 

SAS4

 

SAS

 

 

 

 

 

SAS0-3

JSM1

Fan4

JWOR

JP1

JS10

IDE1

Fan8

JS9

JL1

Fan4

PWR LED/SPKR

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SUPER MICRO Computer X6DH3-G2, X6DHi-G2 user manual Fan Headers, Power LED/Speaker

X6DH3-G2, X6DHi-G2 specifications

Super Micro Computer is renowned for its innovation in the server and workstation market, and the X6DH3-G2 and X6DHi-G2 motherboards are prime examples of their commitment to performance, reliability, and advanced technology. These motherboards are designed to cater to the demands of enterprise-level applications, offering robust support for a variety of workloads.

The X6DH3-G2 and X6DHi-G2 motherboards are based on the Intel E7501 chipset, supporting the Intel Xeon processor family. This allows for significant computing power, making them ideal choices for data-centric applications in various fields, from scientific research to database management. One of the standout features of these motherboards is their dual-processor capability, enabling users to harness the power of two Xeon CPUs simultaneously for enhanced multitasking and performance.

In addition to dual-processor support, both motherboards offer up to 64 GB of DDR2 ECC memory. This ensures data integrity and system stability, which are crucial in enterprise environments. The presence of ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory allows these motherboards to automatically detect and correct data corruption, significantly reducing the risk of system crashes and data loss.

Storage capabilities are another highlight of the X6DH3-G2 and X6DHi-G2 motherboards. They come equipped with multiple SATA and SCSI interfaces, ensuring compatibility with various storage solutions. This flexibility allows users to configure their storage according to their specific needs, whether it be for high-speed access or large-capacity requirements. RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) support is also integrated, enabling users to implement data redundancy and improve performance.

Networking features are robust, with integrated gigabit Ethernet that ensures high-speed connections and efficient data transfer. This is essential for applications demanding low latency and high bandwidth.

The layout of the X6DH3-G2 and X6DHi-G2 motherboards is designed for optimal thermal management and airflow, enhancing system longevity and reliability. They also support a range of expansion slots, including PCI Express, which allows for the addition of graphics cards and other advanced peripherals.

Super Micro’s commitment to quality is evident in these motherboards, showcasing reliability and a wealth of features that make them suitable for demanding enterprise environments. With a focus on performance, scalability, and stability, the X6DH3-G2 and X6DHi-G2 motherboards are engineered to meet the evolving challenges faced by IT professionals and organizations today.