Chapter 2: Installation

2-8 Onboard Indicators

GLAN LEDs

There are two GLAN ports on the moth- erboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the tables at right for more information.

L i n k

Activity

 

LED

LED

 

Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis)

GLAN Activity Indicator

LED Settings

 

Color

 

Status

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

 

Flashing

Active

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GLAN Link Indicator

 

 

LED Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LED Color

 

Definition

 

 

 

Off

 

No Connection or 10 Mbps

 

 

 

Green

 

100 Mbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amber

 

1 Gbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Onboard Power LED

An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 on the motherboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components. See the tables at right for more information.

Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1)

LED Settings

LED Color

 

Definition

Off

 

System Off (PWR cable

 

 

 

not connected)

Green

 

System On

 

Green:

 

ACPI S1 State

 

Flashing

 

 

Quickly

 

 

Green:

 

ACPI S3 (STR) State

 

Flashing

 

 

Slowly

 

 

 

 

 

 

KB/Mouse

Fan5 Fan6

JPW3

 

 

JPW2

USB0/1

USB2/3

P2 DIMM3A

 

P2 DIMM3B

 

 

 

P2 DIMM2A

 

COM1

 

P2 DIMM2B

 

 

P2 DIMM1A

 

 

 

 

 

P2 DIMM1B

LAN1 COM2

Fan8/CPU2 Fan

 

 

X8DA3/i

LAN2

A

CPU2

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

J6

CPU1

P1 DIMM1B

P1 DIMM1A

P1 DIMM2B

P1 DIMM2A

P1 DIMM3B

P1 DIMM3A

A. GLAN Port LEDs

JPW1

Fan1

B. Onboard Power LED

 

Fan7/CPU1

SP1

 

JOH1

JD1

BFan2

 

LE1

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

I/O

Floppy

S

 

 

 

J5

JFDD1

 

 

JSM2

SAS 4~7

 

JSM1

SAS 0~3

 

JWOL1

 

 

JPS1JPS2

 

Fan4

 

 

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SUPER MICRO Computer X8DA3 user manual Onboard Indicators, Glan LEDs, Onboard Power LED

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.