X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual

Wake-On-LAN

The Wake-On-LAN header is located at JWOL1 on the motherboard. You must also have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN connector and a cable to use this feature. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Overheat LED/Fan Fail (JOH1)

The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED indicator to provide warnings of chassis overheating or fan failure. This LED will blink when a fan failure occurs. Refer to the table on right for pin definitions.

Wake-On-LAN

Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1+5V Standby

2Ground

3Wake-up

Overheat LED

Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

15vDC

2OH Active

OH/Fan Fail LED

Pin Definitions

State

 

Message

Solid

 

Overheat

 

Blinking

 

Fan Fail

 

 

 

 

 

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/CPU2 Fan

X8DA3/i

 

LAN1

LAN2

CPU2

 

AUDIO

 

J6

CPU1

P1 DIMM1B

P1 DIMM1A

P1 DIMM2B

P1 DIMM2A

P1 DIMM3B

P1 DIMM3A

A. Keyboard/Mouse

JPW1

 

 

B. Overheat/Fan Fail

 

Fan1

 

 

 

LED

Fan7/CPU1

 

SP1

JOH1

JD1B

 

LE1

Fan2

 

 

 

 

 

 

JF1

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

T-SGPIO2 T-SGPIO1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bridge

 

 

 

 

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

I/O

Floppy

S

 

 

 

J5

JFDD1

 

 

JSM2

SAS 4~7

 

JSM1

0~3

 

JPS1JPS2 JWOL1

SAS

A

 

 

Fan4

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SUPER MICRO Computer X8DA3 user manual Wake-On-LAN, Overheat LED/Fan Fail JOH1, Overheat/Fan Fail

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.