Chapter 1: Introduction

 

X8DT6/E-F Quick Reference

Jumper

Description

Default Setting

JBT1

CMOS Clear

(See Section 2-7)

JI2C1/JI2C2

SMB to PCI Slots

2-3 (Disabled)

JPG1

VGA Enable

Pins 1-2

(Enabled)

JPL1/JPL2

LAN Ports 1/2 Enable

Pins 1-2

(Enabled) (For a Rev. 1.31 or later board)

JPS1

SAS Enable

Pins 1-2

(Enabled) (X8DT6/X8DT6-F)

JWD

Watch Dog

Pins 1-2

(Reset)

Connector

 

Description

COM1/COM2

 

COM1/COM2 Serial Port/Header

FAN 1-8

 

System/CPU Fan Headers (Fans 7~8: CPU Fans)

Floppy

 

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

JIBTN1

 

RAIDKey for RAID 5 SAS support (optional for X8DT6/X8DT6-F)

J5

 

IPMB I2C Header (for an IPMI card) (X8DTE-F/X8DT6-F)

JD1

 

PWR LED/Speaker Header (Pins 4~7: Speaker)

JF1

 

Front Panel Connector

JL1

 

Chassis Intrusion Header

JOH1

 

Overheat LED Header

JPIC21

 

Power Supply SMBbus I2C Header

JPW1

 

24-pin ATX Main Power Connector (Warning on Pg. 1-4)

JPW2, JPW3

 

8-pin Secondary Power Connector (Warning on Pg. 1-4)

JWF1

 

DOM (Disks_On_Module) Power Header

JWOL

 

Wake-On-LAN Header

LAN1/2, IPMI_LAN

Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Ports 1/2 & IPMI_Dedicated LAN

 

 

(IPMI_LAN is for X8DTE-F/ X8DT6-F only)

I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA5

(Intel South Bridge) SATA Ports

SAS 0~3, 4~7

 

SAS Ports 0~3, 4~7 (X8DT6/X8DT6-F only)

SP1

 

Internal Speaker/Buzzer

TPM

 

TPM (Trusted_Platform_Module) Header

T-SGPIO-1/T-SGPIO-2

Serial General Purpose Input/Output Headers

USB 0/1, 2,3, 4/5, 6/7

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

VGA

 

VGA Connector

LED

Description

D1

BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator (X8DTE-F/X8DT6-F only)

LE1

Onboard Standby LED Indicator

LED1

SAS LEDs (LED1: SAS Heartbeat LED) (X8DT6/X8DT6-F only)

Note: Jumpers JPL1/JPL2 are available for the PCB Rev. 1.31 or a later vision of motherboard only.

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SUPER MICRO Computer X8DTE-F, X8DT6-F user manual Led

X8DTE-F, X8DT6-F, X8DT6, X8DTE specifications

Super Micro Computer offers a robust line of server motherboards designed for high performance, reliability, and scalability. Among these are the X8DTE, X8DT6, X8DT6-F, and X8DTE-F models, which cater to diverse computing needs in enterprise environments.

The X8DTE motherboard is equipped with an Intel 5500 chipset and supports dual-socket configurations, allowing for the installation of powerful Intel Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors. With support for up to 192GB of DDR3 ECC memory, the X8DTE ensures data integrity and error correction, making it an ideal choice for mission-critical applications. It also features six SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces for storage solutions, ensuring high data transfer rates and ample storage capability.

The X8DT6 motherboard shines with its flexible architecture and support for dual CPUs, also accommodating the Intel Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors. This model offers expansive memory potential, supporting up to 192GB of DDR3 ECC memory, which is crucial for applications demanding high memory bandwidth. Additionally, the X8DT6 provides optimized power management features, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing operational costs.

For those seeking advanced storage capabilities, the X8DT6-F and X8DTE-F variants come with integrated SAS support, offering enhanced performance for critical database applications. These models are designed to support Supermicro’s innovative SuperStorage systems, which can handle extensive data workloads efficiently. The X8DTE-F motherboard offers a total of eight 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, providing flexibility in storage management.

All four motherboard models feature Supermicro's robust security features, including chassis intrusion detection and a dedicated management controller for remote server management. Their compatibility with a wide range of operating systems and virtualization software, such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, ensures that users can optimize their server environments tailored to specific workloads.

In conclusion, the Super Micro X8DTE, X8DT6, X8DT6-F, and X8DTE-F motherboards excel in delivering exceptional performance and reliability for demanding server applications. With their advanced technologies, extensive memory support, and versatile storage options, these motherboards represent an excellent choice for businesses seeking to enhance their computing infrastructure.