Supermicro X8DTH-6F User Manual

USER’S MANUALRevision 1.0X8DTH-6FX8DTH-6X8DTH-iX8DTH-iF

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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: Introduction1-3Differences 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: Introduction1-91-3 Chipset OverviewBuilt upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel 5500 Series Processor and the 5520 chipset,

1-10 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's Manual1-4 Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power LossBIOS provides a setting for you to determine

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 Hermon WPCM450 Controller interfaces with the host system via a PCI interface to communicate with the Graphics

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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. 1.01Install 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 ManualNote: Memory speed support depends on the CPU used on the moth-erboard.DIMM Module

Chapter 2: Installation2-9X8DTHRev. 1.01To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the align-ment

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. 1.01ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsThe ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel

2-12 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualX8DTHRev. 1.01Serial PortsTwo COM connections (COM1 & COM_DBG) are located on

Chapter 2: Installation2-13X8DTHRev. 1.011. 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. 1.012. Front Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located o

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 to

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. 1.01Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily con-tacting both pins

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Chapter 2: Installation2-21SPI BIOSJ*I-SATA1I-SATA0I-SATA5I-SATA4JBT1SATA-SGPIO0DP5LED5DP4JPL1JPG1JPBJPS1JWDJI2C2JI2C1JOH1JD1LAN1VGAFAN5KB/MSP2-DIMM3A

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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: Installation2-31SAS Heartbeat LED Indicator SettingsLED Defi nition Green: On SAS: NormalSAS Error LED IndicatorLED SettingsRed: On

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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

X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualviTable of ContentsPreface ...

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 hit <Ente

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 o

4-6X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualProcessor and Clock OptionsThis submenu allows the user to confi gure the Processor and Clock s

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-7Simultaneous Multi-Threading (Available when supported by the CPU)Set to Enabled to use the Simultaneous Multi-Threading Technol

4-8X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualC1 Auto DemotionWhen enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7 requests to C1 bas

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9QPI L0s and L1This enables the QPI power state to low power. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard. The optio

Table of Contentsvii1. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports ...2-10ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mou

4-10X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualGuardband Temperature (Closed Loop only)This is the temperature which applies to the DIMM temp

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11interfaces for sharing the resources of a PCI Express (PCIe) device under a virtual environment. The options are Disabled and E

4-12X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualCode Base will appear. When the option-AHCI is selected, the item-SATA AHCI will be available.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13a time. Select Auto to allow data transfer from and to the device occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it. T

4-14X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSelect UDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 25 MBs.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-15PCI IDE BusMasterWhen enabled, the BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading/writing to IDE drives. The options are Disabled and

4-16X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSerial Port NumberThis feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-17CPU Overheat AlarmThis option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which de-termines when the CPU OH alarm

4-18X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualUser intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU fans and the chas

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-19tion and allow the onboard fans to constantly run at full speed. The Options are: Full Speed, Server, Workstation/Desktop, and

X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualviiiSAS Error LED (X8DTH-6/6F) ...

4-20X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's Manualtion embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Program

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-21Clear BMC System Event LogSelect OK and press the <Enter> key to clear the BMC system log. Select Cancel to keep the BMC

4-22X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualSET PEF Confi gurationPEF SupportSelect Enabled to enable the function of Platform Event Filte

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-23Event Log Confi gurationView Event LogUse this option to view the System Event Log.Mark all events as readThis option marks all

4-24X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualChange Supervisor PasswordSelect this feature and press <Enter> to access the submenu, a

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-25Boot Device PriorityThis feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st

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

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-27faults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all co

4-28X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's Manual4-7 BIOS RecoveryWarning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issu

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-294.7.2 Boot Sector Recovery from an IDE CD-ROMThis process is almost identical to the process of Boot Sector Recovery from a USB

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

4-30X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's Manual5. Following the instructions given on the screen to update the BIOS. These instructions are

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-318. Once remote BIOS fl ash is completed, the system will reboot.Note: AMIBIOS Serial Flash will work with any terminal communic

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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 each time the

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Appendix B: Installing the Windows OSB-1Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all hardware components have been installed, you must fi rst confi gu

B-2 X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-i/X8DTH-iF User's ManualB-2 Installing the Windows OS to a Non-RAID SystemInsert Microsoft's Windo

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-1Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenNotes: 1. Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper

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

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