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1-4 X7DA3 User's ManualFigure 1-2. X7DA3 Motherboard LayoutNotes:1. Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. 2. See Chapter 2 for d

C-4 X7DA3 User's ManualCreating ArraysBefore creating arrays, make sure that the disks for the array are connected and installed in your syste

Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OSC-5Assigning Array PropertiesOnce a new array is created, you can assign the pr

C-6 X7DA3 User's ManualNotes:1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive to prevent data loss.2. If

Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OSC-7Adding a Bootable ArrayTo make an array bootable:1. From the Main menu, sele

C-8 X7DA3 User's ManualDeleting a Bootable ArrayTo delete a bootable array:1. From the Main menu, select Confi gure Boot Unit and press <Ent

Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OSC-9Adding/Deleting Hotspares*Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID

C-10 X7DA3 User's ManualInitializing Disk DrivesIf an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or i

Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OSC-111. Turn on your computer and press <Ctrl><A> as prompted to acc

C-12 X7DA3 User's Manual5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives you want to initialize are selected and press <Enter>.6. When the following

Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OSC-13Rebuilding Arrays*Note 1: You can use Rebuilding on Fault Tolerant array (

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5Jumper Description Default Setting J3P 3rd PWR Failure Detect Off (Disabled)JAR Alarm Reset Off (Disabled)JBT1

C-14 X7DA3 User's ManualUsing the SerialSelect Utility to Confi gure SAS SettingsThe SerialSelect Utility enables you to confi gure SAS disk dri

Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OSC-154. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press <Enter> and the

C-16 X7DA3 User's ManualTo Set Physical Confi guration:1. Turn on your computer and press <Ctrl> <A> when prompted to access the Ad

Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OSC-17Using the Disk UtilitiesThe Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify t

C-18 X7DA3 User's ManualTo Exit the Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility1. Once you have completed RAID array confi gurations, press <ESC>

Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OSC-19C-2 Installing the ESB2/SAS Driver and the Operating Systema. Insert Superm

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Appendix D: Installing the Intel HostRAID and the Windows OSD-1 Appendix D Installing the Intel SATA HostRAID and the Windows Ope

D-2 X7DA3 User's ManualThe Intel HostRAID Confi gurationsThe following types of Intel's HostRAID confi gurations are supported:RA

Appendix D: Installing the Intel HostRAID and the Windows OSD-3Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID

1-6 X7DA3 User's ManualMotherboard Features CPU• Dual Intel® 64-bit Xeon LGA 771 Quad-Core/Dual-Core processors at a front side bus speed of

D-4 X7DA3 User's Manualb. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next

Appendix D: Installing the Intel HostRAID and the Windows OSD-5Creating a RAID 1 Volume:a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu an

D-6 X7DA3 User's ManualCreating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0):a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the

Appendix D: Installing the Intel HostRAID and the Windows OSD-7Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity):a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main m

D-8 X7DA3 User's ManualDeleting RAID Volume: (Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will los

Appendix D: Installing the Intel HostRAID and the Windows OSD-9Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD a. From the main menu, select item3-Res

D-10 X7DA3 User's ManualD-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 for systems with RAID FunctionsInstalling a New Operating System-

Appendix E: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers E-1Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen*Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on

E-2 X7DA3 User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)B. Confi guring Supero Doctor IIIThe Supero Doctor III pro

Appendix E: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers E-3Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)*Note: SD III Software Re

Chapter 1: Introduction1-7Onboard I/O• Adaptec AIC-9410W SAS Controller w/HostRAID support (RAID 0, 1,10)• Intel ESB-2 South Bridge supports 6 SATA

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1-8 X7DA3 User's Manual MCH 5000XPROCESSOR#2ESB2PCI-EX_X16_SLOTFBD CHNL0FBDCHNL1FBD CHNL2FBD CHNL3FBD DIMM1B2B3B4B1A2A 3A4AFBD DIMMFBD DIMMF

Chapter 1: Introduction1-91-2 Chipset OverviewBuilt upon the functionality and the capability of the 5000X (Greencreek) chipset, the X7DA3 motherboard

1-10 X7DA3 User's Manual1-3 Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power LossBIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond

Chapter 1: Introduction1-11CPU Overheat LED and Control This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat warning function in the BIOS.

1-12 X7DA3 User's Manualsupply provides power to keep the required circuitry in the system alive. In case the system malfunctions and you want

Chapter 1: Introduction1-13drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic. The wide range of functions integrated onto the Super I/O great

Manual Revision 1.0aRelease Date: July 5, 200Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, you may not copy any part of

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

2-2 X7DA3 User's ManualInstallation of the LGA771 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, fro

Chapter 2: Installation2-3Socket Key (Socket Notch)South Center EdgeNorth Center Edge Load LeverCPU in the CPU socketPlastic cap is released from the

2-4 X7DA3 User's ManualInstallation of the HeatsinkCEK Passive HeatsinkScrew#1 Screw#2Screw#11. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink

Chapter 2: Installation2-5(Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, plea

2-6 X7DA3 User's Manual2-4 Installing DIMMsNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.CAUTIONExercise extreme care when i

Chapter 2: Installation2-7®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3DDR ® D®DITo Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention t

2-8 X7DA3 User's Manual2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figu

Chapter 2: Installation2-9®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3B. Front Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally locat

Preface About This ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It

2-10 X7DA3 User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Gre

Chapter 2: Installation2-11LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Green

2-12 X7DA3 User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Gre

Chapter 2: Installation2-13LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Green

2-14 X7DA3 User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Gre

Chapter 2: Installation2-15LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Green

2-16 X7DA3 User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Gre

Chapter 2: Installation2-17LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Green

2-18 X7DA3 User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Gre

Chapter 2: Installation2-19LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Green

ivPrefaceAbout This Manual ... iiiManual Organizat

2-20 X7DA3 User's ManualPower Fault (PWR Supply Failure) Connect a cable from your power supply to the Power Fail header (PSF) to provide warning

Chapter 2: Installation2-21LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Green

2-22 X7DA3 User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Gre

Chapter 2: Installation2-23LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Green

2-24 X7DA3 User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Gre

Chapter 2: Installation2-25CMOS ClearJBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent the acc

2-26 X7DA3 User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Gre

Chapter 2: Installation2-27LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Green

2-28 X7DA3 User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Gre

Chapter 2: Installation2-29LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Green

Table of ContentsvPower Fail LED ... 2-12Reset Button ...

2-30 X7DA3 User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Gre

Chapter 2: Installation2-31LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Green

2-32 X7DA3 User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Gre

Chapter 2: Installation2-33LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Green

2-34 X7DA3 User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA3Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1FloppyFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X 100 MHz ZCR (Gre

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

3-2 X7DA3 User's Manualsupply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1-6 for details on recommended power sup

3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshootingcontacting Super Micro for technical support: • Motherboard model and PCB revision number • BIOS release date/version (

3-4 X7DA3 User's Manual3-4 Returning Merchandise for ServiceA receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-fo

Chapter 4: BIOS4-1 Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for th

vi2-9 Parallel Port, Floppy, SIMLP IPMI, Hard Disk Drive and SAS Connections ... 2-31Parallel Port Connector ...

4-2 X7DA3 User's Manual4-2 Running Setup*Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.The BIOS setup options described in

Chapter 4: BIOS4-3Main BIOS Setup MenuMain Setup FeaturesSystem TimeTo set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate

4-4 X7DA3 User's ManualIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, SATA Port0, SATA Port1, SATA Port2, SATA Port3 These settings allow the user to se

Chapter 4: BIOS4-5CHS FormatThe following items will be displayed by the BIOS:TYPE: This item displays the type of IDE or SATA drive.Cylinders: This i

4-6 X7DA3 User's ManualParallel ATAThis setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The options are D

Chapter 4: BIOS4-74-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the followin

4-8 X7DA3 User's ManualACPI ModeUse the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface) p

Chapter 4: BIOS4-9Cache Video BIOS AreaThis setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a Video BIOS buffer to a

4-10 X7DA3 User's ManualDiscrete MTRR AllocationIf enabled, MTRRs (-Memory Type Range Registers) are confi gured as distinct, separate

Chapter 4: BIOS4-11Option ROM ScanWhen enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled.Enable Ma

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

4-12 X7DA3 User's ManualBranch 0 Rank Sparing/Branch 1 Rank SparingSelect enable to enable the sparing feature for Branch 0 or Branch

Chapter 4: BIOS4-13Route Port 80h Cycles toThis feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are Disabled, P

4-14 X7DA3 User's ManualC1 Enhanced Mode (*Available when supported by the CPU.)Set to Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State to lower

Chapter 4: BIOS4-15I/O Device Confi gurationAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock InputThis setting allows you to se

4-16 X7DA3 User's ManualModeThis feature allows you to specify the parallel port mode. The options are Output only, Bi-Directional, E

Chapter 4: BIOS4-17Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port AddressThis item allows you to decide

4-18 X7DA3 User's ManualHardware Monitor Logic *Note: The Phoenix BIOS will automatically detect the type of CPU(s) and hardware moni

Chapter 4: BIOS4-19Hardware Monitor Logic (*See the Note on Page 4-18.)CPU Temperature ThresholdThis option allows the user to set a CPU temperature

4-20 X7DA3 User's ManualHardware Monitor Logic (*See the Note on Page 4-18.)CPU Temperature ThresholdThis option allows the user to

Chapter 4: BIOS4-21IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.)IPMI Specifi cation Version: This item displays th

1-2 X7DA3 User's ManualContacting Super MicroHeadquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave.

4-22 X7DA3 User's ManualOS Boot Watch DogSet to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled.Timer for Lo

Chapter 4: BIOS4-23Realtime Sensor DataThis feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of va

4-24 X7DA3 User's Manual4-5 Security SettingsChoose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You s

Chapter 4: BIOS4-25Password on BootThis setting allows you to require a password to be entered when the system boots up. The options are Enabled (pas

4-26 X7DA3 User's Manual4-7 ExitChoose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the fol

A-1Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST MessagesDuring the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If

A-2 X7DA3 User's ManualSystem CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration usedSystem CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, perhaps by

A-3Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesSystem cache error - Cache disabledRAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jum

A-4 X7DA3 User's ManualInvalid System Confi guration DataProblem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.I/O device IRQ confl ictI/O device IRQ confl ict error.PS

A-5Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesPress <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error messag

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3Figure 1-1. X7DA3 Image (*Note: The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest PCB Revision ava

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Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-1This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories:

B-2 X7DA3 User's ManualPOST Code Description18h 8254 timer initialization1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization1Ch Reset Programmable

Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-3POST Code Description5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB60h Test extended memory62h Test extended memory a

B-4 X7DA3 User's ManualPOST Code Description99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)9Ch Set up Power Management9Dh Initialize security

Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-5POST Code DescriptionD2h Unknown interruptD4h Check Intel Branding stringD8h Alert Standard Format initia

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Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OSC-1 Appendix C Installing the Adaptec SAS/SATA HostRAID Utility a

C-2 X7DA3 User's ManualManaging ArraysFrom the main menu (as shown above), select "Managing Arrays" and hit <Enter> to access

Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OSC-3Viewing Array PropertiesTo view the properties of an existing array:1. From