Supermicro MBD-X8DTH-I-B User Manual

USER’S MANUALRevision 1.1cX8DTH-6FX8DTH-6X8DTH-iX8DTH-iF

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• ® 5500/5600 Series (LGA 1366) processors, each processor

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 5500/5600 Series Proces-sor and the 5520

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. 2.01Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.4. Install the motherboar

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 ManualNote1: For Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC memory, maximum of 4 GB per DIMM is supported. N

Chapter 2: Installation2-9Memory Support for the Motherboard w/5600 Processors Installed1.5V DIMMs• 1.5V RDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 P

2-10 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's Manual1.35V UDIMM Population for the Motherboard w/5600 Processors InstalledDIMM Slots

Chapter 2: Installation2-11Note: Notchshould alignwith thereceptive pointon the slotNotchReleaseTabReleaseTabDIMM DDR3NotchX8DTHRev. 2.01To Install: I

2-12 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: Installation2-13X8DTHRev. 2.01ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsThe ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel

2-14 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualX8DTHRev. 2.01Serial PortsTwo COM connections (COM1 & COM_DBG) are located on

Chapter 2: Installation2-15X8DTHRev. 2.011. Backpanel USB 02. Backpanel USB 13. Front panel USB 34. Front panel USB 4/55. Front panel USB 6/7Universal

2-16 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: Installation2-17X8DTHRev. 2.012. Front Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located o

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

2-18 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVc

Chapter 2: Installation2-19Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIXVccPWR F

2-20 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: Installation2-21X8DTHRev. 2.01Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily con-tacting both pins

2-22 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO1DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI

Chapter 2: Installation2-23SPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO1DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI2C2JI2C1JOH1JD1LAN1VGAFAN5KB/MSP2-DIMM3AFA

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Chapter 2: Installation2-25SPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO1DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI2C2JI2C1JOH1JD1LAN1VGAFAN5KB/MSP2-DIMM3AFA

2-26 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO1DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI

Chapter 2: Installation2-27Trusted Platform Module HeaderA Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header is located on the motherboard to provide TPM support t

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-SGPIO1DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI2C2JI2C1JOH1JD1LAN1VGAFAN5KB/MSP2-DIMM3AFA

2-30 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO1DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI

Chapter 2: Installation2-31SPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO1DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI2C2JI2C1JOH1JD1LAN1VGAFAN5KB/MSP2-DIMM3AFA

2-32 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO1DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI

Chapter 2: Installation2-33SPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO1DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI2C2JI2C1JOH1JD1LAN1VGAFAN5KB/MSP2-DIMM3AFA

2-34 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO1DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI

Chapter 2: Installation2-35SAS Heartbeat LED IndicationColor/Status Defi nition Green: On SAS: NormalSPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JB

2-36 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO1DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI

Chapter 2: Installation2-37SPI BIOSI-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO1DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI2C2JI2C1JOH1JD1LAN1VGAFAN5KB/MSP2-DIMM3AFA

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

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

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 BIOS4-5Hit 'Del' Message DisplayThis feature displays the "Press DEL to run Setup" message during POST. The options

Table of ContentsviiNIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators ...2-19Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED...

4-6X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualHardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)If this item is set to Enabled, the ha

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-7Active Processor CoresSet to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to www.intel.com for more i

4-8X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualAdvanced Chipset ControlCPU Bridge Confi gurationQPI Links SpeedUse this item to select QPI da

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9Channel InterleaveThis feature allows the user to confi gure the Memory Interleave setting for an onboard memory channel. The opt

4-10X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualActive State Power-ManagementSelect Enabled to use the power management for signal transaction

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11Confi gure SATA#1 asThis feature allows the user to select the drive type for SATA#1. The options are IDE, RAID and AHCI. (When

4-12X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualBlock (Multi-Sector Transfer)Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amo

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13UDMA 4 Ultra DMA 4 66.6 MB/sUDMA5 Ultra DMA 5 100 MB/sUDMA 6 Ultra DMA 6 133 MB/s S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drivesSelf-Monitorin

4-14X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualPCI-Express devices in order to enhance network connectivity and performance. The options are

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-15Remote Access Confi guration Remote Access This allows the user to enable the Remote Access feature. The options are Disabled a

X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualviiiChapter 3 Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ...

4-16X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualHardware Health MonitorThis feature allows the user to monitor system health and review the s

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-17The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as confi gured in the BIOS. The fans may adjust to a faster speed depending on th

4-18X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualPF setting is recommended for high-power-consuming and high-density systems. Select "Bala

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-19synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the de-pendency on other timestamp calculation devices

4-20X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualExecute TPM CommandSelect Enabled to allow the user to change executable TPM commands and TPM

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-21Event Sensor Type• Event Sensor Number• Event Dir Type• Event Data.• Clear BMC System Event LogSelect OK and press the <Ent

4-22X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualGateway AddressThis is the IP address of the gateway in the network that the system is connect

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-234-4 Security SettingsThe AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass-words, the Supervisor passw

4-24X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualNo Access: This feature prevents the user from accessing the Setup Utility.• Change User Passw

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-25Hard Disk DrivesThis feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Hard Disk Drives. The settings are 1s

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

4-26X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSave Changes and ExitWhen you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this opt

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