X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F User's Manual

Motherboard Features

CPU

Two Intel® 5500/5600 Series (LGA 1366) processors; each processor supports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links with a total of up to 51.2 GB/s Data Transfer Rate (6.4 GT/s per direction)

Memory

Twelve 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 192 GB of DDR3 Registered ECC or up to 48 GB of Unbuffered ECC/Non ECC Memory (See Section 2-4 in Chapter 2 for DIMM Slot Population.)

Chipset

Intel 5520 chipset, including: the 5520 (IOH-36D) and the ICH10R (South Bridge).

Expansion Slots

Three PCI-E 2.0 x8 slots (Slots 5~7) (X8DT6/X8DT6-F)

Four PCI-E 2.0 x8 slots (Slots 4~7) (X8DTE/X8DTE-F)

One PCI-E 2.0 x4 slot (Slot 3)

One PCI-E x4 slot (Slot 1)

BIOS

4 MB AMI SPI Flash ROM

PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0/2.0/3.0, Plug and Play (PnP), DMI 2.3, USB Keyboard sup- port, and APM 1.2

PC Health Monitoring

Onboard voltage monitors for CPU1 Vcore/CPU2 Vcore, CPU1 DIMM/CPU2 DIMM, 1.5V, 3.3Vcc (V), 3.3V SB (V), 12Vcc (V), 5Vin, and Battery Voltage.

Fan status monitor with firmware control

CPU/chassis temperature monitors

Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI) ready

Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support

CPU fan auto-off in sleep mode

CPU slow-down on temperature overheat

Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Fan Control

CPU thermal trip support for processor protection, power LED

Power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss

Auto-switching voltage regulator for CPU cores

System overheat/Fan Fail LED Indicator and control

Chassis intrusion detection

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SUPER MICRO Computer X8DT6-F, X8DTE-F user manual Motherboard Features, Cpu

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.