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1-2 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's Manual X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF Image Note: The drawings and pictures shown in this man

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3Differences between X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iFX8DTH-6 X8DTH-6F X8DTH-i X8DTH-iFSATA2 (ICH10R) Yes Yes Yes YesLSI SAS2

1-4 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualJumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. 1. " " indicates the location o

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF Quick ReferenceJumper Description Default SettingJBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)JI2C1/JI2C2

1-6 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualMotherboard Features CPUTwo Intel• ® 5500 Series (LGA 1366) processors, each processor suppo

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

1-8 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualBlock Diagram of the Intel 5520 PlatformNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see th

Chapter 1: Introduction1-91-2 Chipset OverviewBuilt upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel 5500 Series Processor and the 5520 chipse

1-10 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's Manual1-3 Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power LossBIOS provides a setting for you to determi

Chapter 1: Introduction1-11environment or used with Supero Doctor II in Linux. Supero Doctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For

Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document.Information in this docu

1-12 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualThe X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF can accommodate 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although m

Chapter 1: Introduction1-13The Winbond WPCM450 Controller interfaces with the host system via a PCI inter-face to communicate with the Graphics core.

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Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To preve

2-2 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualX8DTHRev. 2.0Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.4. Install the motherboard

Chapter 2: Installation2-32-3 Processor and Heatsink InstallationWhen handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label are

2-4 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's Manual Socket KeysAfter removing the plastic cap, 1. using your thumb and the index fi ng

Chapter 2: Installation2-5Installing a CPU HeatsinkScrew#1Screw#2Do not apply any thermal 1. grease to the heatsink or the CPU die because the require

2-6 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualRemoving the HeatsinkWarning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be

Chapter 2: Installation2-72-4 Memory Installation Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.CAUTIONExercise extreme care when

PrefaceAbout this ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the inst

2-8 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualNote: Memory speed support depends on the CPU used on the moth-erboard.DIMM Module

Chapter 2: Installation2-9Note: Notchshould alignwith thereceptive pointon the slotNotchReleaseTabReleaseTabDIMM DDR3NotchX8DTHRev. 2.0To Install: Ins

2-10 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's Manual2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformanc

Chapter 2: Installation2-11X8DTHRev. 2.0ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsThe ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel

2-12 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualX8DTHRev. 2.0Serial PortsTwo COM connections (COM1 & COM_DBG) are located on

Chapter 2: Installation2-13X8DTHRev. 2.01. Backpanel USB 02. Backpanel USB 13. Front panel USB 34. Front panel USB 4/55. Front panel USB 6/7Universal

2-14 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's Manual1. LAN12. LAN23. IPMI LAN (X8DTH-iF/6F only)Ethernet PortsTwo Ethernet ports (LAN

Chapter 2: Installation2-15X8DTHRev. 2.02. Front Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on

2-16 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVc

Chapter 2: Installation2-17Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIXVccPWR F

Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components.Note: Additional Information given t

2-18 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualPower Fail LEDThe Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re

Chapter 2: Installation2-19X8DTHRev. 2.0Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily con-tacting both pins

2-20 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO0DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI

Chapter 2: Installation2-21SPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO0DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI2C2JI2C1JOH1JD1LAN1VGAFAN5KB/MSP2-DIMM3AFA

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Chapter 2: Installation2-23SPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO0DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI2C2JI2C1JOH1JD1LAN1VGAFAN5KB/MSP2-DIMM3AFA

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Chapter 2: Installation2-25Trusted Platform Module HeaderA Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header is located on the motherboard to provide TPM support t

2-26 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO0DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI

Chapter 2: Installation2-27SPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO0DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI2C2JI2C1JOH1JD1LAN1VGAFAN5KB/MSP2-DIMM3AFA

Contacting SupermicrovContacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (408) 503-8

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Chapter 2: Installation2-29SPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO0DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI2C2JI2C1JOH1JD1LAN1VGAFAN5KB/MSP2-DIMM3AFA

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Chapter 2: Installation2-31SPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO0DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI2C2JI2C1JOH1JD1LAN1VGAFAN5KB/MSP2-DIMM3AFA

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Chapter 2: Installation2-33SAS Heartbeat LED IndicationColor/Status Defi nition Green: On SAS: NormalSPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JB

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Chapter 2: Installation2-35SPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO0DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI2C2JI2C1JOH1JD1LAN1VGAFAN5KB/MSP2-DIMM3AFA

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

X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualviTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...

3-2 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualNo VideoIf the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and 1. cables.Us

3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshooting3-2 Technical Support ProceduresBefore contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note

3-4 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualQuestion: How do I update my BIOS?Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF. Th

4-2X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualStarting the Setup UtilityNormally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the m

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-3Supermicro X8DTHVersion• : This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system.Build Date• : This item displays the date

4-4X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's Manual4-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurationsUse the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press <En

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-5Wait For 'F1' If ErrorThis forces the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed if an error occurs. The optio

4-6X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualCPU RatioIf set to Manual, this option allows the user to set the ratio between the CPU Core Cl

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-7Machine Checking (Available when supported by the CPU.)Set to Enabled to activate the function of Machine Checking and allow the

Table of ContentsviiPower Button ... 2-192-6 Connecting Cable

4-8X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualIntel® C-STATE TechIf enabled, C-State is set by the system automatically to either C2, C3 or C

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9Memory FrequencyThis feature forces a DDR3 to run at a frequency other than what the system has detected. Select Force SPD (Seri

4-10X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualNorth Bridge Confi gurationIntel I/OATThe Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology) signifi can

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11South Bridge Confi gurationUSB FunctionsThis feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled. T

4-12X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSATA#2 Confi guration (This feature is available when the option-IDE is selected for SATA#1)Sel

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MB/s. Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to u

4-14X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSelect UDMA6 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 6. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MB/

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-15Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROMSelect Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 or LAN2 Option ROM. This is

4-16X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualBase Address, IRQThis item displays the based address and IRQ of the serial port specifi ed abo

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-17system instability. When the CPU temperature reaches this predefi ned threshold, the CPU and system cooling fans will run at ful

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4-18X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualNotes: 1. The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures (Celsius/Fahrenheit) h

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-19CPU1 Vcore, CPU2 Vcore, CPU1 Vtt, CPU2 Vtt, CPU1 DIMM, CPU2 DIMM, 1.1V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 3.3V, 12V, 5V, 3.3 Vsb, and VBATACPI Confi

4-20X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualWHEA SupportSelect Enabled to enable Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support which

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-21IPMI Confi gurationIntelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a used to monitor and manage system health from a remote

4-22X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualCaution: Any cleared information is unrecoverable. Make absolutely sure that you no longer nee

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-23BMC Watch Dog Timer ActionThis feature allows the BMC to reset or power down the system if the operating system hangs or crashe

4-24X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's Manual4-4 Security SettingsThe AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-25Change User PasswordSelect this feature and press <Enter> to access the submenu, and then enter a new User Password. Clea

4-26X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualHard Disk DrivesThis feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Hard

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-27Save Changes and ExitWhen you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utili

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

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A-1Appendix A: BIOS POST Error CodesAppendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed whenever the s

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Appendix B: Software Installation InstructionsB-1Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenNote 1. Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to

B-2 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)B-2 Confi guring Supero Doctor

Appendix B: Software Installation InstructionsB-3Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can

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(Disclaimer Continued)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear fa