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

Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined.

Select 0 ~ 4 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0 ~ 4. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MB/s ~ 16.6 MB/s. See the table below.

PIO Mode Select Options

Option Selected

PIO Mode

Max. Transfer Rate

0

PIO Mode 0

3.3 MB/s

 

 

 

1

PIO Mode 1

5.2 MB/s

 

 

 

2

PIO Mode 2

8.3 MB/s

 

 

 

3

PIO Mode 3

11.1 MB/s

 

 

 

4

PIO Mode 4

16.6 MB/s

 

 

 

DMA Mode

Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. The default setting is Auto. See the table below for DMA Mode Select Options.

DMA Mode Select Options

Option Selected

DMA Mode

Max. Transfer Rate

SWDMA 0

Single-Word DMA 0

2.1 MB/s

 

 

 

SWDMA1

Single-Word DMA 1

4.2 MB/s

 

 

 

SWDMA 2

Single-Word DMA 2

8.3MB/s

 

 

 

MWDMA 0

Multi-Word DMA 0

4.2 MB/s

 

 

 

MWDMA1

Multi-Word DMA 1

13.3 MB/s

 

 

 

MWDMA 2

Multi-Word DMA 2

16.6 MB/s

 

 

 

UDMA 0

Ultra DMA 0

16.6 MB/s

 

 

 

UDMA 1

Ultra DMA 1

25 MB/s

 

 

 

UDMA 2

Ultra DMA 2

33.3 MB/s

 

 

 

UDMA 3

Ultra DMA 3

44.4 MB/s

 

 

 

UDMA 4

Ultra DMA 4

66.6 MB/s

 

 

 

UDMA5

Ultra DMA 5

100 MB/s

 

 

 

UDMA 6

Ultra DMA 6

133 MB/s

 

 

 

S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives

Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically de- tect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

32Bit Data Transfer

Select Enable to enable 32-bit IDE data transfer support. The options are En- abled and Disabled.

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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.

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