Supermicro X7DA3+ User Manual

X7DA3+ USER’S MANUALRevision 1.0b SUPER

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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 <Ente

Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OSC-9Adding/Deleting HotsparesNote: 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 if

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 ArraysNote 1: You can use Rebuilding on Fault Tolerant array (R

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

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 Ada

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

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

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

Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OSC-19C-2 Installing the ESB2/SAS Driver and the Operating SystemInsert S

C-20 X7DA3+ User's ManualAfter Windows OS Installation is completed, the system will automatically 16. reboot. Note: The Intel RAID Confi guratio

Appendix D: Confi guring Intel HostRAID and the Windows OSD-1Appendix D Confi guring Intel SATA HostRAID and the Windows Operating SystemAfter all

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

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

D-4 X7DA3+ User's Manual2. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the nex

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

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

Appendix D: Confi guring Intel HostRAID and the Windows OSD-7Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity):1. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu

1-6 X7DA3+ User's ManualMotherboard Features CPU• Dual Intel® 64-bit LGA 771 Quad-Core/Dual-Core Xeon 5300/5100/5000 Series processors at a f

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

Appendix D: Confi guring Intel HostRAID and the Windows OSD-9Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD 1. From the main menu, select item3-Reset

D-10 X7DA3+ User's ManualD-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 for systems with RAID FunctionsNew Operating System-Windo

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

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

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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

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

1-8 X7DA3+ User's ManualBlock Diagram of the 5000X (Greencreek) Chipset Note: 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 5000X (Greencreek) chipset, the X7DA3+ motherboa

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

Chapter 1: Introduction1-11System Resource AlertThis feature is available when used with Supero Doctor III in the Windows OS environment or used with

1-12 X7DA3+ User's ManualExternal Wake-On-LANWake-On-LAN is defi ned as the ability of a management application to remotely power up a computer

Chapter 1: Introduction1-13well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which sup-port higher speed modems.The Super I/O supp

The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccu

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Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectroStatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent

2-2 X7DA3+ User's ManualInstalling the LGA771 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU sock

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 ManualInstalling the HeatsinkCEK Passive HeatsinkScrew#1Screw#2Screw#11. Do not apply any thermal grease to the hea

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 extre

Chapter 2: Installation2-7DDR2 FBD DIMMTo Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment

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 cati

Chapter 2: Installation2-9®1NALJSUPER X7DA3+Front Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo-cate

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

2-10 X7DA3+ User's ManualPower LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for

Chapter 2: Installation2-11Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIXVccPWR F

2-12 X7DA3+ User's ManualPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGro

Chapter 2: Installation2-13Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIXVccPWR F

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Table of ContentsvReset Button ... 2-13 Power Button ...

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

3-2 X7DA3+ User's ManualLosing the System’s Setup Confi guration1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power

3-3Chapter 3: TroubleshootingNote: Not all BIOS can be fl ashed. It depends on the modifi cations to the boot block code. 3. If you still cannot r

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

Chapter 4: BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DA3+. The Phoenix ROM BIOS

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

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, Secondary Master/Slave, SATA Port2, SATA Port3 These settings allow the user to

Chapter 4: BIOS4-5LBA Mode ControlThis item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Channel 0 Master Device via the LBA mode. The opt

4-6 X7DA3+ User's ManualICH RAID Code Base (Available when SATA RAID is enabled.)Select Intel to enable Intel's SATA RAID fi rmwa

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 X7DA3+ User's ManualPower Loss ControlThis setting allows you to decide how the system will react when power returns after an une

Chapter 4: BIOS4-9Select Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the sys

4-10 X7DA3+ User's ManualEmulated IRQ SolutionsWhen Enabled, the Emulated IRQ Scheme will allow PCI devices to run on legacy operatin

Chapter 4: BIOS4-11Slot#1 PCI-X100 MHz ZCR, Slot#2 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot#3 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot#4 PCI-E x4, Slot#5 PCI-33MHz and Slot#6 PCI-E x16 Acce

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

4-12 X7DA3+ User's ManualMemory Branch ModeThis option determines how the two memory branches operate. System address space can eithe

Chapter 4: BIOS4-13Snoop FilterSelect Enabled to eliminate snoop traffi c to the graphics port to greatly improve system performance when running graph

4-14 X7DA3+ User's ManualAdvanced Processor OptionsAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU SpeedThis is a

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 se

4-16 X7DA3+ User's ManualI/O Device Confi gurationAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock InputThis s

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 X7DA3+ User's ManualConsole RedirectionAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port AddressThis item

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 X7DA3+ User's ManualIPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.)IPMI Specifi cation Version

Chapter 4: BIOS4-21OS 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 X7DA3+ User's ManualContacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (4

4-22 X7DA3+ User's ManualRealtime Sensor DataThis feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan sp

Chapter 4: BIOS4-234-5 Security SettingsChoose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the follow

4-24 X7DA3+ User's Manual4-6 Boot SettingsChoose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You shou

Chapter 4: BIOS4-254-7 ExitChoose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. A

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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 X7DA3+ User's ManualSystem CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration usedSystem CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, p

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

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

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3 X7DA3+ Image Note: The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest PCB Revision available at the ti

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Appendix B: POST Error Beep CodesB-1Appendix B POST Error Beep CodesThis section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the Phoenix BIOS

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Appendix C: Installing the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OSC-1Appendix CInstalling the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and the Windows OS After a

C-2 X7DA3+ User's ManualManaging ArraysFrom the main menu (as shown above), select "Managing Arrays" and hit <Enter> to access t

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

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

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 y

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