Supermicro X7DBI+-B Datasheet

SUPER X7DBi+ USER’S MANUALRevision 1.0b

1-4 X7DBi+ User's ManualFigure 1-2. X7DBi+ Motherboard LayoutNotes:1. Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. 2. See Chapter 2 for

C-4 X7DBi+ User's Manualb. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the nex

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-5Creating a RAID 1 Volume:a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <E

C-6 X7DBi+ User's ManualCreating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0):a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press th

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-7Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity):a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the

C-8 X7DBi+ User's ManualDeleting RAID Volume: (Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lo

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-9Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD a. From the main menu, select item3-Reset Disks to Non-

C-10 X7DBi+ User's ManualC-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 for systems with RAID FunctionsInstalling a New Operating Sys

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-1 Appendix D Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesAfter all the hardware has been insta

D-2 X7DBi+ User's ManualTo confi gure the Adaptec SATA RAID for Operating Systems that sup-port RAID functions(--Windows, Red Hat & SuSe, Linu

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-3The Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Controller DriverThe Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Co

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5Jumper Description Default Setting J27/J28 I2C Bus to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Open (Disabled)J3P 3rd PWR Failure Detect

D-4 X7DBi+ User's ManualManaging ArraysSelect this option to view array properties, and confi gure array settings. To select this option, using t

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-5Confi guring Disk DrivesYou may need to confi gure a disk drive before you can use it.Caution: Confi guri

D-6 X7DBi+ User's Manual2. From the "Select Drives for Confi guring" List (shown below,) select the drives you want to confi gure and pre

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-75. Read the warning message as shown in the screen below.6. Make sure that you have selected the corre

D-8 X7DBi+ User's ManualCreating ArraysBefore you create arrays, make sure that the disks for the array are connected and installed in your syste

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-9Assigning Array PropertiesOnce a new array is completed, you can assign properties to the array. *Caut

D-10 X7DBi+ User's ManualNotes:1. Before adding a new drive to an array, be sure to back up any data stored on the new drive; otherwise, all data

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-11Adding a Bootable ArrayTo make an array bootable:1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From

D-12 X7DBi+ User's ManualAdding/Deleting HotsparesTo add a Hotspare:Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need to add a

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-13Viewing Array PropertiesTo view the properties of an existing array:1. From the main menu, select Man

1-6 X7DBi+ User's ManualMotherboard Features CPU• Dual Intel® 64-bit LGA 771 Quad-Core/Dual-Core Xeon 5300/5100/5000 Series processors at a fro

D-14 X7DBi+ User's ManualRebuilding ArraysNote 1: Rebuilding applies to a Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only.If an array building process is inte

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-15Deleting Arrays*Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent data loss.Delet

D-16 X7DBi+ User's ManualUsing the Disk UtilitiesThe Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks.To acc

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-17To format a disk:Note: The operation of Formatting Disk allows you to perform a low-level formatting

D-18 X7DBi+ User's ManualTo verify disk media:3. When the screen shown above displays, select Verify Disk Media and press <Enter>. 4. A mes

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-19To Exit Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility1. Once you have completed RAID array confi gurations, press

D-20 X7DBi+ User's ManualD-2 Installing Intel's ESB2 Driver by Adaptec and Installing the OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable

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

E-2 X7DBi+ User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)E-2 Confi guring Supero Doctor IIIThe Supero Doctor I

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

Chapter 1: Introduction1-7ACPI Features • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator• Main switch override mechanism• ACPI Power Management• Key

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1-8 X7DBi+ User's ManualFigure 1-9. Block Diagram of the 5000P ChipsetNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Motherb

Chapter 1: Introduction1-91-2 Chipset OverviewBuilt upon the functionality and the capability of the 5000P chipset, the X7DBi+ motherboard provides t

1-10 X7DBi+ User's Manual1-3 Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power LossThe feature allows the user to set the power state after a power outag

Chapter 1: Introduction1-11temperature is exceeded, the warning LED are triggered and cooling fans will speed up if the fan speed control function is

1-12 X7DBi+ User's Manual Wake-On-LAN (WOL)Wake-On-LAN is defi ned as the ability of a management application to remotely power up a computer th

Chapter 1: Introduction1-13baud rate generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. Both UARTs provide legacy speed w

Manual Revision 1.0b Release Date: Oct. 15, 2007The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate

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Chapter 2: Installation2-1 Chapter 2 Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com

2-2 X7DBi+ User's ManualInstallation of the LGA771 Processor 1. Press the socket clip to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, fr

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

2-4 X7DBi+ User's ManualInstallation of the HeatsinkCEK Passive HeatsinkScrew#1Screw#2Screw#11. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink

Chapter 2: Installation2-5Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chas-sis.

2-6 X7DBi+ User's Manual2-3 Installing DIMMsNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.CAUTIONExercise extreme care when

Chapter 2: Installation2-7X7DBi+To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch a

2-8 X7DBi+ User's ManualX7DBi+2-4 Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation.

Chapter 2: Installation2-9X7DBi+B. Front Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a contr

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

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Table of ContentsvPower Button ... 2-132-5 Connecting Cables

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

3-2 X7DBi+ User's Manual3. If the above steps do not fi x the Setup Confi guration problem, contact your vendor for repairs.NOTEIf you are a system

3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshootingsystem fi rst boots up) •System confi guration An example of a Technical Support form is on our web site at (http://www.s

3-4 X7DBi+ User's Manualhandling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.This warranty only covers no

Chapter 4: BIOS4-1 Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DBi+.

4-2 X7DBi+ User's Manual4-2 Running Setup*Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.The BIOS setup options described i

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

viChapter 3: Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ... 3-1Before Pow

4-4 X7DBi+ User's ManualIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, SATA Port0, SATA Port1, SATA Port2, SATA Port3 These settings allow the user to s

Chapter 4: BIOS4-5LBA FormatThe following items will be displayed by the BIOS:Total Sectors: This item displays the number of total sectors available

4-6 X7DBi+ User's ManualSerial ATA (SATA) RAID Enable (*Available when SATA Controller is enabled.)Select Enable to enable Serial ATA

Chapter 4: BIOS4-7Boot FeaturesAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings.QuickBoot ModeIf enabled, this feature will speed up the

4-8 X7DBi+ User's ManualMemory CacheCache System BIOS AreaThis setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to

Chapter 4: BIOS4-9 Cache Extended MemoryIf enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a

4-10 X7DBi+ User's ManualROM Scan OrderingThis feature allows the user to decide which Option ROM to be activated fi rst. The options a

Chapter 4: BIOS4-11Advanced Chipset ControlAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings.*Warning: Take Caution when changing the Adva

4-12 X7DBi+ User's ManualHigh Temperature DRAM OperationWhen set to Enabled, the BIOS will refer to the SPD table to set the maximum

Chapter 4: BIOS4-13USB FunctionSelect Enabled to enable the function of USB devices specifi ed. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.Legacy USB Suppo

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

4-14 X7DBi+ User's ManualAdvanced Processor OptionsAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU SpeedThis is a d

Chapter 4: BIOS4-15Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (*Available when supported by the CPU.)The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is s

4-16 X7DBi+ User's ManualI/O Device Confi gurationAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock InputThis se

Chapter 4: BIOS4-17ModeThis feature allows you to specify the parallel port mode. The options are Output only, Bi-Directional, EPP and ECP.DMA Channe

4-18 X7DBi+ User's ManualConsole RedirectionAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port AddressThis item a

Chapter 4: BIOS4-19Hardware Monitor Logic Note: The Phoenix BIOS will automatically detect the type of CPU(s) and hardware monitoring chip used on th

4-20 X7DBi+ User's ManualHardware Monitor Logic (*See the Note on Page 4-19.)CPU Temperature Threshold This option displays a CPU te

Chapter 4: BIOS4-21Hardware Monitor Logic (*See the Note on Page 4-19.)CPU Temperature Threshold This option displays a CPU temperature threshold th

4-22 X7DBi+ User's ManualIPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.)IPMI Specifi cation Version:

Chapter 4: BIOS4-23OS Boot Watch DogSet to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled.Timer for Loading OS (Minutes)Thi

1-2 X7DBi+ User's ManualContacting SupermicroHeadquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave.

4-24 X7DBi+ User's ManualRealtime Sensor DataThis feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan spe

Chapter 4: BIOS4-254-5 Security SettingsChoose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the follow

4-26 X7DBi+ User's Manual4-6 Boot SettingsChoose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should

Chapter 4: BIOS4-274-7 ExitChoose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All

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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 X7DBi+ User's ManualSystem CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration usedSystem CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, perhaps b

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 X7DBi+ User's ManualInvalid System Confi guration DataProblem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.I/O device IRQ confl ictI/O device IRQ confl ict error.P

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. X7DBi+ Image Note: The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest PCB Revision avail

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

B-2 X7DBi+ User's ManualPOST Code Description18h 8254 timer initialization1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization1Ch Reset Programmabl

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

B-4 X7DBi+ 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: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-1 Appendix C Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesAfter all the hardware has been install

C-2 X7DBi+ User's ManualThe Intel HostRAID Confi gurationsThe following types of Intel's HostRAID confi gurations are supported:R

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-3Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After