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1-4Introduction X6DAL-XTG User's ManualFigure 1-2. SUPER X6DAL-XTG Motherboard Layout(not drawn to scale)Note: " " ind

C-16 X6DAL-XTG User's Manual3 Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screenbelow.)2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utiliti

Appendix C: Software InstallationC-17You can choose from the following options:1. Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive bywritin

C-18 X6DAL-XTG User's Manualm. After Windows OS Installation is completed, the system will automati-cally reboot.C-2 Installing Intel's H

Appendix C: Software InstallationC-19Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen(*Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme

C-20 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualSupero Doctor IIIThe Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool thatsupports remote management capabil

Appendix C: Software InstallationC-21Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)(*Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downlo

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Appendix D: Software Installation: Adaptec's SATA HostRAID UtilityD-1 Appendix DSoftware Installation: Adaptec's SATAHostRAID Utility for Ma

D-2 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualOperating Systems supported by the SATA RAID Host Controller:Microsoft*Windows® 2000, Windows Server® 2003, and Win

Appendix D: Software Installation: Adaptec's SATA HostRAID UtilityD-3installation.Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows SystemPlease follo

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5IntroductionJumper Description Default SettingCN1 Alarm Reset Open (Disabled)J13 SMB Data to PCI Enable Closed (Enabled)J15

D-4 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualInstalling the SuSE 8.0, 8.2 & 9.0 Driver in a New Linux System1. Obtain a driver disk from either the Web sit

Appendix D: Software Installation: Adaptec's SATA HostRAID UtilityD-5D-3 Installing Adaptec Storage ManagementA. Browser EditionOverviewThis chap

D-6 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualB. On Windows**Note: When installing on a FAT 32 file system, the folder being installed isautomatically hidden.)To

Appendix D: Software Installation: Adaptec's SATA HostRAID UtilityD-7Configuring Internet Explorer for Local ManagementWhen using the High securi

D-8 X6DAL-XTG User's Manual6. You are now ready to proceed to C-4-"Using Adaptec Storage Manager –Browser Edition".Configuring Netsc

Appendix D: Software Installation: Adaptec's SATA HostRAID UtilityD-9D-4.Using Adaptec Storage Manager(-Browser Edition)OverviewThis chapter desc

D-10 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualLogging InTo login:1. Start Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition.* In Windows, click Start > Programs >

Appendix D: Software Installation: Adaptec's SATA HostRAID UtilityD-11Installing a Security CertificateIf you chose not to install a security cer

D-12 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualThe action buttons are:* Logout—Selecting Logout ends your session and returns you to the Loginscreen.* Rescan—Use

Appendix D: Software Installation: Adaptec's SATA HostRAID UtilityD-13Physical DevicesThe Physical Devices view displays information about the dr

1-6Introduction X6DAL-XTG User's ManualMotherboard FeaturesCPU• Single or dual Intel® 604-pin NoconaTM processors (*w/EM64T support

D-14 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualWhen expanded, the Full Size Capacity View button and the RelativeSize Capacity View button represent each dri

Appendix D: Software Installation: Adaptec's SATA HostRAID UtilityD-15If a global hot spare exists, all arrays that the hot spare is large enough

D-16 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualD-5 Adaptec RAID Configuration UtilityThe Array Configuration Utility (ACU) enables you to create, manage, anddele

Appendix D: Software Installation: Adaptec's SATA HostRAID UtilityD-17B. Creating ArraysBefore creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array

D-18 X6DAL-XTG User's Manual(*Notes:)* Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on thenew drive. Otherwise, all data

Appendix D: Software Installation: Adaptec's SATA HostRAID UtilityD-19Using the Disk UtilitiesThe Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify t

D-20 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualNotes

Chapter 1: Introduction1-7IntroductionACPI Features• Microsoft OnNow• Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator• Main switch override mechanismOnb

1-8Introduction X6DAL-XTG User's ManualFigure 1-9. Block Diagram of the E7525 Tumwater ChipsetNote: This is a general block diag

Chapter 1: Introduction1-9Introduction1-2 Chipset OverviewBuilt upon the functionality and the capability of the E7525 Tumwaterchipset, the X6DAL-XTG

1-10Introduction X6DAL-XTG User's Manual1-3 Special FeaturesBIOS RecoveryThe BIOS Recovery function allows you to recover your BIOS

Chapter 1: Introduction1-11IntroductionEnvironmental Temperature Control via Supero DoctorIIIThe thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature i

1-12Introduction X6DAL-XTG User's Manual1-5 ACPI FeaturesACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPIspeci

Chapter 1: Introduction1-13Introductionyou want to turn off the power, just depress and hold the power button for4 seconds. This option can be set in

The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to beaccurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccur

1-14Introduction X6DAL-XTG User's Manual1-7 Super I/OThe disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a floppy diskdr

Chapter 2: Installation2-1 Chapter 2Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To

2-2 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualIMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove itbefore adding, removing or changing any

Chapter 2: Installation2-32. Insert the CPU in the socket,making sure that pin 1 of the CPUaligns with pin 1 of the socket(both corners are marked wit

2-4 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualFigure 2-1. PGA604 Socket: Empty and with Processor InstalledLeverProcessor(installed)TriangleTriangleEmpt

Chapter 2: Installation2-52-3 Installing DIMMsNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.CAUTIONExercise extreme care when ins

2-6 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualTo Remove:Use yourthumbs togently push nearthe edge of bothends of themodule. Thisshould release itfrom t

Chapter 2: Installation2-7Front Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are nor-mally located on a control panel

2-8 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualATX Power Supply 24-pin ConnectorPin Definitions (PW1) Pin Number Definition 13 +3.3V 14 -12V

Chapter 2: Installation2-9Power LEDThe Power LED connection is lo-cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1.Refer to the table on the right forpin definitions.NM

iiiPreface PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians andknowledgeable PC us

2-10 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualNIC1 LED IndicatorsThe NIC (Network Interface Con-troller) LED connections for theGLAN port1 is located o

Chapter 2: Installation2-11Overheat/Fan Fail LEDConnect an LED to the OH/Fan Failconnection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1to provide advanced warning ofchass

2-12 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualPower ButtonThe Power Button connection islocated on pins 1 and 2 of JF1.Momentarily contacting both pins

Chapter 2: Installation2-13Chassis IntrusionA Chassis Intrusion header is lo-cated at JL1. Attach the appropri-ate cable to inform you of a chas-sis

2-14 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualATX PS/2 Keyboard andPS/2 Mouse PortsThe ATX PS/2 keyboard and thePS/2 mouse are located at J2. Seethe t

Chapter 2: Installation2-15Serial PortsThe COM1 (J4) and COM2 (J5) se-rial ports are located under theparallel port (see Figure 2-3). Seethe table on

2-16 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualGLAN (Giga-bit EthernetPort)A G-bit Ethernet port is locatedbeside the COM2 port on the IObackplane. Thi

Chapter 2: Installation2-17Power FaultConnect a cable from your powersupply to the Power Fault header(J7) to provide warning of powersupply failure.

2-18 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualSMB Power (I2 C)ConnectorI2 C Connector (J27), located be-tween the Alarm Reset Headerand the PWR Fault H

Chapter 2: Installation2-19AC 97/AUX In/CD InAC'97 provides high quality onboardaudio. The X6DAL-XTG features 6-channel sound for front L&R,

ivPrefaceAbout This Manual ... iiiManual Organizat

2-20 X6DAL-XTG User's Manual2-6 Jumper SettingsExplanation ofJumpersTo modify the operation of themotherboard, jumpers can beused to

Chapter 2: Installation2-21Alarm ResetThe system will notify you in theevent of a power supply failure.This feature assumes that Super-micro redundant

2-22 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualJumperPositionPins 1-2Pins 2-3OpenDefinitionWD to ResetWD to NMIDisabledWatch DogJumper Settings (JWD)CMO

Chapter 2: Installation2-23Audio Enable/DisableJ26 enables or disables the AudioConnector on the motherboard.See the table on the right forjumper sett

2-24 X6DAL-XTG User's Manual2-7 Onboard IndicatorsGLAN LEDsThe Gigabit Ethernet LAN port (lo-cated beside the COM Port2) hastwo LEDs.

Chapter 2: Installation2-25Onboard LED Indicators(DS1-DS8)In addition to the LAN LED andSATA Header, there are other LEDindicators (DS1-DS3, DS5-DS8 )

2-26 X6DAL-XTG User's Manual2-8 Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSIConnectionsNote the following when connecting the flopp

Chapter 2: Installation2-27Floppy ConnectorThe floppy connector is locatedon J24. See the table below forpin definitions. Pin Number Function 1

2-28 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualIDE ConnectorsThe IDE Connectors are lo-cated on J44 (IDE1) and J38(IDE 2), You do not need toconfigure j

3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you h

Table of ContentsvPower Fail LED ... 2-11Reset Button ...

3-2 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualLosing the System’s Setup Configuration1. Ensure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor qualitypower

3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshooting1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'FrequentlyAsked Question' (FAQ) sections in this cha

3-4 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualQuestion: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drive

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-1 Chapter 4AMIBIOS4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMIBIOS for the X6DAL-XTG. The AMI ROMBIOS is stored in a Flash

4-2 X6DAL-XTG User’s ManualProcessorsWhen you select this option, the AMI BIOS will automatically display thestatus of processors as shown in the sc

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-3System Time/System DateUse this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Timeor System Date using the <Ar

4-4 X6DAL-XTG User’s Manual!!!!!CPU Configuration Sub-MenuConfigure Advanced CPU SettingsThis option allows the user to configure Advanced CPU setti

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-5When you select this Sub Menu, the AMI BIOS automatically displays thestatus of the following items:IDE ConfigurationThis featur

4-6 X6DAL-XTG User’s ManualPrimary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, ThirdIDE Master/Slave, Fourth IDE Master/Slave Sub MenuFrom the Adv

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-7S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drivesSelf-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can helppredict impending drive failure

viNo Video ... 3-1Memory Errors ...

4-8 X6DAL-XTG User’s Manual !PCI/PnP ConfigurationThis feature allows the user to set PCI/PnP configurations for the followingitems:Plug & Play

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9IRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ7/IRQ9/IRQ10/IRQ11/IRQ14This feature specifies the availability of an IRQ to be used by a PCI, PnPdevice. Sel

4-10 X6DAL-XTG User’s ManualSerial Port1 AddressThis option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request ad-dress of serial port 1. Se

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11!NorthBridge ConfigurationThis feature allows the user to configure the settings for Intel LindenhurstNorthBridge chipset.Memor

4-12 X6DAL-XTG User’s Manual!!!!!APCI ConfigurationThis item allows the user to enable or disable ACPI support for the operatingsystem.General ACPI

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13!Power ConfigurationThis feature allows the user to configure PnP settings.Restore on AC Power LossThis setting allows you to c

4-14 X6DAL-XTG User’s Manual!MPS ConfigurationThis section allows the user to configure the multi-processor table.MPS RevisionThis feature allows th

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-15!USB ConfigurationLegacy USB SupportSelect "Enabled" to enable the support for USB Legacy. Disable legacysupport if t

4-16 X6DAL-XTG User’s ManualCPU/System Temperature Status/Voltage StatusCPU1 VCORE/CPU2 VCORE (*for 2U systems),3.3V Vcc(V), +5 Vin, 12V Vcc(V), -12

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-17Quiet BootSet this value to allow the boot up screen options to be modified betweenPOST messages or OEM logo. The default setti

Chapter 1: Introduction1-1Introduction Chapter 1Introduction1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an ac

4-18 X6DAL-XTG User’s ManualBoot up Num-LockSet this value to allow the Number Lock setting to be modified during bootup. The default setting is On.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-19!Boot Device PriorityThis feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the BootDevice.The settings are "

4-20 X6DAL-XTG User’s ManualChange Supervisor PasswordSelect this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then,type in the passwo

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-21Discard ChangesSelect this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return tothe AMI BIOS Utility Program.

4-22 X6DAL-XTG User’s ManualLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsTo set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu andpress <Enter>. Th

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes and DS7/DS8 LED POSTCodesDuring the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performedeach time the system is po

A-2 X6DAL-XTG User’s ManualA-2 DS7/DS8 LED Post CodesLED Indicators Description/MessageDS7 DS8On On PWR OnOn Off SPD Read OKOff On Memory Size-OKOf

B-1Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesWhen AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it wr

B-2 X6DAL-XTG User’s ManualB-2 Bootblock Recovery CodesThe bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution:Checkpoint Code Descr

B-3Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codesinitialization before the keyboard BAT command is issued.0Ch The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Ne

1-2Introduction X6DAL-XTG User's ManualContacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA

B-4 X6DAL-XTG User’s ManualCheckpoint Code Description25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if thePOST DIAG switch is on

B-5Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesCheckpoint Code Description 48h Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memorybelow 1

B-6 X6DAL-XTG User’s ManualCheckpoint Code Description60h The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller1 base register test next.6

B-7Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesCheckpoint Code Description 95h Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page ofthi

B-8 X6DAL-XTG User’s ManualNotes

Appendix C: Software InstallationC-1C-1 Introduction to the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATARAID Controller DriverSerial ATA (SATA)Serial ATA(SATA) is a ph

C-2 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualTo configure SATA RAID for Operating Systems that support RAIDfunctions(--Windows, Red Hat & SuSe, Linux)1. Sele

Appendix C: Software InstallationC-3Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utili

C-4 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualManaging ArraysSelect this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. Thefollowing sections describe the op

Appendix C: Software InstallationC-5Viewing Array PropertiesTo view the properties of an existing array:1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A.2. From t

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3IntroductionFigure 1-1. SUPER X6DAL-XTG Image

C-6 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualCreating ArraysBefore creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array areconnected and installed in your system.

Appendix C: Software InstallationC-75 Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. TheArray Properties menu displays (as the screen

C-8 X6DAL-XTG User's Manual2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter.(*Note: The label shall not be more

Appendix C: Software InstallationC-9Notes:1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained onthe new drive. Otherwise, all data wi

C-10 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualAdding a Bootable ArrayTo make an array bootable:1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays.2. From the List of

Appendix C: Software InstallationC-11Initializing Disk DrivesIf an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list forcreating a new array,

C-12 X6DAL-XTG User's Manual4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wishto initialize and press Insert (as shown in the

Appendix C: Software InstallationC-135. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (asshown in the screen below).6. Press Ent

C-14 X6DAL-XTG User's ManualRebuilding Arrays*Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only.If an array Build process (or in

Appendix C: Software InstallationC-15Using the Disk UtilitiesThe Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your SerialATA hard disks.