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1-4Introduction X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualFigure 1-2. SUPER X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG Motherboard LayoutGLAN1®SUPER X6DVA-4G1. Jumpers not ind

C-12 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualInitializing Disk DrivesIf an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list forcreating a new arr

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-134. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wishto initialize and press Insert (a

C-14 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (asshown in the screen below).6. Press

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-15Rebuilding Arrays*Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only.If an array Build

C-16 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualUsing the Disk UtilitiesThe Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your SerialATA hard di

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-173 Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screenbelow.)2. From the ARC menu, sele

C-18 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualYou can choose from the following options:1. Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive bywr

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-19m. After Windows OS Installation is completed, the system will automati-cally reboot.C-2 Installing

C-20 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualDriver/Tool Installation Display Screen(*Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the re

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-21Supero Doctor IIIThe Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool thatsupports remote man

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5IntroductionJumper Description Default SettingJ13/J15 PCI #1/PCI-X #5,#6 to System SMB On (Connected)JA1(*Note) SCSI Channe

C-22 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)(*Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be do

1-6Introduction X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualMotherboard FeaturesCPU• Single or dual Intel® 604-pin 32-bit/Ext. EM64T NoconaTM (up to 3.6GHz)

Chapter 1: Introduction1-7Introductionfor more information.)• VRM Protection Feature (880C, *980C, 1080C) (*Default)ACPI Features• Microsoft OnNow• Sl

1-8Introduction X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualFigure 1-9. Block Diagram of the E7320 (Lindenhurst-VS) ChipsetNote: This is a general block di

Chapter 1: Introduction1-9Introduction1-2 Chipset OverviewBuilt upon the functionality and the capability of the E7320 (Lindenhurst-VS) chipset, the

1-10Introduction X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual1-3 Special FeaturesBIOS RecoveryThe BIOS Recovery function allows you to recover your BIOS image

Chapter 1: Introduction1-11IntroductionEnvironmental Temperature ControlThe thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time andwill t

1-12Introduction X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualAuto-Switching Voltage Regulator for the CPU CoreThe auto-switching voltage regulator for the CPU

Chapter 1: Introduction1-13Introduction Main Switch Override MechanismWhen an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as asystem suspe

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 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manualmended for high-load configurations. Also your power supply must supply1.5A for the Ethernet por

Chapter 1: Introduction1-15IntroductionThe IRQs, DMAs and I/O space resources of the Super I/O can flexiblyadjust to meet ISA PnP requirements, which

1-16Introduction X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualNotes

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

2-2 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualIMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove itbefore adding, removing or changing any har

Chapter 2: Installation2-33. Press the lever down untilyou hear the *click* so youcan be sure that the CPU issecurely installed in the CPUsocket.Pin12

2-4 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualFigure 2-1. PGA604 Socket: Empty and with Processor InstalledLeverProcessor(installed)TriangleTriangleEmpty so

Chapter 2: Installation2-5Figure 2-2. Installing and Removing DIMMsTo Install:Insert modulevertically andpress downuntil it snapsinto place.Pay atten

2-6 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualTo Remove:Use your thumbs to gently push near the edge of both ends ofthe module. This should release it from

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

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

2-8 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualATX Power Supply 24-pin ConnectorPin Definitions (PW1) Pin Number Definition 13 +3.3V 14 -12V 1

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

2-10 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualNIC1/NIC2 LED IndicatorsThe NIC (Network Interface Con-troller) LED connections for theGLAN port1 is located

Chapter 2: Installation2-11Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2Power Fail LEDHDD LEDPower LEDResetPwrVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGrou

2-12 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2Power Fail LEDHDD LEDPower LEDResetPwrVccVccVccVccGroundGrou

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 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualWake-On-RingThe Wake-On-Ring header is des-ignated WOR. This function al-lows your computer to receiveand &q

Chapter 2: Installation2-15Serial PortsThere are one Serial Port-COM1(J4) and one Serial Header- COM2(J5) on the X6DVA-4G/EG. COM2is located next to

2-16 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualATX PS/2 Keyboard andPS/2 Mouse PortsThe ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2mouse are located on J2. See thetable at

Chapter 2: Installation2-17Power FaultConnect a cable from your powersupply to the PW4 header to pro-vide warning of power supply fail-ure. This warn

ivPrefaceAbout This Manual ... iiiManual Organizat

2-18 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualSMB Power (I2 C)ConnectorI2 C Connector (PW3), locatednext to the ATX 24-pin PWR Con-nector, monitors the sta

Chapter 2: Installation2-192-6 Jumper SettingsExplanation ofJumpersTo modify the operation of themotherboard, jumpers can beused to choose betweenopti

2-20 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualWatch DogJWD controls Watch Dog, a systemmonitor that takes action when asoftware application freezes thesyst

Chapter 2: Installation2-21VGA Enable/DisableJPG1 enables or disables the VGAConnector on the motherboard.See the table on the right forjumper setting

2-22 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualSCSI Controller Enable/Disable (*ForX6DVA-4Gonly)Jumper JPA1 allows you to enableor disable the SCSI Controll

Chapter 2: Installation2-23Alarm ResetThe system will notify you in theevent of a power supply failure.This feature assumes that Super-micro redundant

2-24 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualGLAN1®SUPER X6DVA-4GGLAN2DIMM 2BDIMM 2ADIMM 3BDIMM 3ADIMM 1ADIMM 1B8-pinPWR2SMBPWRFP CTRLSpeakerWORGLANCT

Chapter 2: Installation2-25System LED (DS9)There is is a system LED (DS9)on the motherboard. DS9(System LED) indicates the statusof the system. Refer

2-26 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual2-8 Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSIConnectionsNote the following when connecting the floppy an

Chapter 2: Installation2-27IDE ConnectorsThere are no jumpers toconfigure the onboard IDE#1and #2 connectors (at J44and J38, respectively). Seethe ta

Table of ContentsvReset Button ... 2-12Power Button ...

2-28 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualUltra320 SCSI Connector(*X6DVA-4G Only)Refer to the table below for thepin definitions of the Ultra320SCSI co

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

3-2 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualLosing the System’s Setup Configuration1. Ensure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quali

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

3-4 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manualfunction available for the motherboard. Should a problem occur after youflash the BIOS, you will need to chang

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-1 Chapter 4AMIBIOS4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMIBIOS for the X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG. TheAMI ROM BIOS is stored in

4-2 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s ManualProcessorsWhen you select this option, AMI BIOS will automatically display thestatus of processors as shown in the

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 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual4-3 Advanced SettingsThe Advanced Settings screen and sub menus are listed below:WarningWhen you first enter the A

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-5Hardware PrefetcherThis feature allows the user to enable the Hardware Prefetcher function.If "Disabled", the CPU will

vi3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ... 3-33-4 Returning Merchandise for Service ..

4-6 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s ManualLBA/Large ModeLBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a diskdrive. In the LBA mode, the m

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-7Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount ofdata transferred. Only 512 bytes

4-8 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s ManualThis feature allows AMI BIOS to auto-detect 80Pin ATA(PI) Cable. Theoptions are:"Host & Device", &q

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9 !PCI/PnP ConfigurationPCI Latency TimerThis option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. The defaultsetting is &q

4-10 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s ManualIRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ7/IRQ9/IRQ10/IRQ11/IRQ14/IRQ15This feature specifies the availability of an IRQ to be used by

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11Serial Port1 AddressThis option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request ad-dress of serial port 1. Select &

4-12 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual!!!!!Advanced Chipset SettingsThis item allows the user to configure the Advanced Chipset settings forthe system.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13!Intel PCI-X Hub ConfigurationThis feature allows the user to configure the settings for Intel PCI-X Hubchipset.PXH Channel A/

4-14 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual!!!!!APCI ConfigurationThis item allows the user to enable or disable ACPI support for the operatingsystem.ACPI C

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-15!Event Log ConfigurationHighlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log.View Event LogThis fe

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

4-16 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual!Remote Access ConfigurationYou can use this screen to select options for the Remote Access Configu-ration. Use t

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-17!USB ConfigurationThis feature allows the user to configure USB settingsLegacy USB SupportSelect "Enabled" to enable

4-18 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s ManualCPU1 Temperature, CPU2 Temperature, System TemperatureAMI BIOS will automatically display the following informati

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-19Quiet BootSet this value to allow the boot up screen options to be modified betweenPOST messages or OEM logo. The default setti

4-20 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s Manual!Boot Device PriorityThis feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the BootDevice.The sett

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-21Change Supervisor PasswordSelect this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then,type in the password.Chan

4-22 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s ManualDiscarding ChangesSelect this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return toAMI BIOS Uti

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-23Load Fail-Safe DefaultsTo set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu andpress <Enter>. The Fail-

4-24 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s ManualNotes

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep CodesDuring the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performedeach time the system is powered on, errors may occur

1-2Introduction X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualContacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 9513

A-2 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s ManualA-2 DS7/DS8 LED Post CodesLED Indicators Description/MessageDS7 DS8On On PWR OnOn Off SPD Read OKOff On Memory Siz

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

B-2 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s ManualB-2 Bootblock Recovery CodesThe bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution:Checkpoint Cod

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

B-4 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s ManualCheckpoint Code Description25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if thePOST DIAG switc

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

B-6 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s ManualCheckpoint Code Description60h The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller1 base register test

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 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User’s ManualNotes

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-1 Appendix CInstalling Software Drivers and WindowsOperating SystemAfter all the hardware has been in

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3IntroductionFigure 1-1. SUPER X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG Image

C-2 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualTo configure SATA RAID for Operating Systems that support RAIDfunctions(--Windows, Red Hat & SuSe, Linux)1

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-3Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility is an embedd

C-4 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualManaging ArraysSelect this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. Thefollowing sections describe

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-5Viewing Array PropertiesTo view the properties of an existing array:1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl

C-6 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualCreating ArraysBefore creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array areconnected and installed in your sy

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-7Assigning Array PropertiesOnce you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties

C-8 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's Manual2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter.(*Note: The label shall not be

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

C-10 X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG User's ManualAdding a Bootable ArrayTo make an array bootable:1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays.2. From the Li

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-11Adding/Deleting Hotspares(*Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need toa