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1-4IntroductionX6DHT-G User's Manual Figure 1-2. X6DHT-G Motherboard Layout1. Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.2. See Chapter 2 for
C-12 X6DHT-G User's ManualInitializing Disk DrivesIf an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating anew array, or i
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-134. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wishto initialize and press Insert (as shown in the
C-14 X6DHT-G User's Manual5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (asshown in the screen below).6. Press Enter.7. R
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-15Rebuilding ArraysNote 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only.If an array Build process (or i
C-16 X6DHT-G User's ManualUsing the Disk UtilitiesThe Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATAhard disks.To a
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-173 Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screenbelow.)2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utiliti
C-18 X6DHT-G User's ManualYou can choose from the following options:1. Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writingze
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-19C-2 Installing Intel's Hance Rapids Driver by Adaptecand the OSa. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that
C-20 X6DHT-G User's ManualDriver/Tool Installation Display ScreenNote: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view thereadme fi
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-21Supero Doctor IIIThe Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supportsremote management capab
Chapter 1: Introduction1-5IntroductionJumper Description Default SettingJ3P 3rd PW Supply Detect Off (Disabled)JAR Alarm Reset Enable Off (Normal)JBT1
C-22 X6DHT-G User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)Notes:1. SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloade
1-6IntroductionX6DHT-G User's ManualMotherboard FeaturesCPU• Single or dual Intel® XeonTM EM64T processors at 800 MHz front side(system) bus sp
Chapter 1: Introduction1-7IntroductionACPI Features• Microsoft OnNow• Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator• Main switch override mechanismOnb
1-8IntroductionX6DHT-G User's ManualFigure 1-9. Block Diagram of the E7520 (Lindenhurst) ChipsetNote: This is a general block diagram. Please
Chapter 1: Introduction1-9Introduction1-2 Chipset OverviewBuilt upon the functionality and the capability of the 7520 Lindenhurstchipset, The X6DHT-G
1-10IntroductionX6DHT-G User's Manual1-3 Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power LossBIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system w
Chapter 1: Introduction1-11Introductiondamage to the CPU. The onboard chassis thermal circuitry can monitor theoverall system temperature and alert u
1-12IntroductionX6DHT-G User's ManualIn addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPIprovides a generic system event mech
Chapter 1: Introduction1-13IntroductionNetwork Interface Card (NIC) that has WOL capability. Wake-On-LAN mustbe enabled in BIOS. Note that Wake-On-LAN
The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to beaccurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccura
1-14IntroductionX6DHT-G User's Manualof up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support hi
Chapter 2: Installation2-1 Chapter 2Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To pre
2-2X6DHT-G User's ManualIMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove itbefore adding, removing or changing any hardware compo
Chapter 2: Installation2-3CEK Passive HeatsinkScrew#1Screw#2Screw#11. Do not apply any thermal grease tothe heatsink or the CPU die-the requiredamount
2-4X6DHT-G User's ManualCaution! We do not recommend that theCPU or the heatsink be removed. How-ever, if you do need to un-install theheatsink,
Chapter 2: Installation2-5Figure 2-1. PGA604 Socket: Empty and with Processor InstalledMounting the Motherboard in the ChassisAll motherboards have st
2-6X6DHT-G User's Manual2-3 Installing DIMMsNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules:http://www.supermicro.com.CAUTIONE
Chapter 2: Installation2-7To Remove:Use your thumbs to gently push near the edge of both endsof the module. This should release it from the slot.2-4
2-8X6DHT-G User's ManualFront Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are nor-mally located on a control pa
Chapter 2: Installation2-9LAN1®JLAN1SUPER X6DHT-GLAN2DIMM 2ADIMM 2BDIMM 3ADIMM 3BDIMM 4ADIMM 4BDIMM 1BDIMM 1A12V 8-pinPWRSMBusPWRJF1FP ControlOHLE
iiiPreface PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians andknowledgeable PC us
2-10X6DHT-G User's ManualLAN1®JLAN1SUPER X6DHT-GLAN2DIMM 2ADIMM 2BDIMM 3ADIMM 3BDIMM 4ADIMM 4BDIMM 1BDIMM 1A12V 8-pinPWRSMBusPWRJF1FP Control
Chapter 2: Installation2-11LAN1®JLAN1SUPER X6DHT-GLAN2DIMM 2ADIMM 2BDIMM 3ADIMM 3BDIMM 4ADIMM 4BDIMM 1BDIMM 1A12V 8-pinPWRSMBusPWRJF1FP ControlOHL
2-12X6DHT-G User's ManualLAN1®JLAN1SUPER X6DHT-GLAN2DIMM 2ADIMM 2BDIMM 3ADIMM 3BDIMM 4ADIMM 4BDIMM 1BDIMM 1A12V 8-pinPWRSMBusPWRJF1FP Control
Chapter 2: Installation2-13LAN1®JLAN1SUPER X6DHT-GLAN2DIMM 2ADIMM 2BDIMM 3ADIMM 3BDIMM 4ADIMM 4BDIMM 1BDIMM 1A12V 8-pinPWRSMBusPWRJF1FP ControlOHL
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Chapter 2: Installation2-15LAN1®JLAN1SUPER X6DHT-GLAN2DIMM 2ADIMM 2BDIMM 3ADIMM 3BDIMM 4ADIMM 4BDIMM 1BDIMM 1A12V 8-pinPWRSMBusPWRJF1FP ControlOHL
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2-18X6DHT-G User's ManualWake-On-RingThe Wake-On-Ring header is des-ignated JWOR. This function al-lows your system to be"awakended" b
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ivPrefaceAbout This Manual ... iiiManual Organizat
2-20X6DHT-G User's ManualMarvell SATA SMB Power(I2 C) ConnectorThe Marvell SATA I2 C Connector(JS10), located between IDE1 Slotand Chassis Intrus
Chapter 2: Installation2-21Overheat LED (JOH)The JOH header is used to con-nect an LED to provide warning ofchassis overheating. It is locatednear th
2-22X6DHT-G User's ManualLAN1®JLAN1SUPER X6DHT-GLAN2DIMM 2ADIMM 2BDIMM 3ADIMM 3BDIMM 4ADIMM 4BDIMM 1BDIMM 1A12V 8-pinPWRSMBusPWRJF1FP Control
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Chapter 2: Installation2-25LAN1®JLAN1SUPER X6DHT-GLAN2DIMM 2ADIMM 2BDIMM 3ADIMM 3BDIMM 4ADIMM 4BDIMM 1BDIMM 1A12V 8-pinPWRSMBusPWRJF1FP ControlOHL
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Chapter 2: Installation2-27M-SATA Presence LED IndidatorsPin Definitions (DS1-DS8) DS # Definition DS1 SATA0_Present DS2 SATA1_Present DS3 S
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Table of ContentsvChassis Intrusion ... 2-14Serial Ports ...
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3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you h
3-2X6DHT-G User's ManualLosing the System’s Setup Configuration1. Ensure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor qualitypower sup
3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshooting1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'FrequentlyAsked Question' (FAQ) sections in this cha
3-4X6DHT-G User's Manualload the BIOS file to your computer. Unzip the BIOS update file and you willfind the readme.txt (flash instructions), th
Chapter 4: BIOS4-1Chapter 4BIOS4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X6DHT-G.The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored i
4-2 X6DHT-G User's Manual4-2 Running Setup*Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.The BIOS setup options described in
Chapter 4: BIOS4-3Main BIOS Setup MenuMain Setup FeaturesSystem TimeTo set the system date and time, key in the correct information in theappropriate
4-4 X6DHT-G User's ManualSerial ATAThis setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA.The options are Disable
Chapter 4: BIOS4-5TypeThis item allows the user to select the type of IDE hard drive. SelectAuto to allow the BIOS to automatically determine the hard
viNo Video ... 3-1Memory Errors...
4-6 X6DHT-G User's ManualTransfer ModeThis option allows the user to set the transfer mode. The options areStandard, Fast PIO1, Fast PIO
Chapter 4: BIOS4-7Boot FeaturesAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings.Quick Boot ModeIf enabled, this feature will speed up
4-8 X6DHT-G User's ManualMemory CacheCache System BIOS AreaThis setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory
Chapter 4: BIOS4-9Cache Extended MemoryIf enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memoryarea to be cached (written) into a bu
4-10 X6DHT-G User's ManualROM Scan OrderingThis feature allows the user to decide which Option ROM to be activatedfirst. The options ar
Chapter 4: BIOS4-11Large Disk Access ModeThis setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. Theoptions are DOS or Other (for Unix, Nov
4-12 X6DHT-G User's ManualSERR Signal ConditionThis setting specifies the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to beasserted. The opt
Chapter 4: BIOS4-13No Execute Mode Memory Protection (*Available when supportedby the CPU and the OS.)Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit and
4-14 X6DHT-G User's ManualI/O Device ConfigurationAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings.KBC Clock InputThis
Chapter 4: BIOS4-15ModeThis feature allows you to specify the parallel port mode. The optionsare Output only, Bi-Directional, EPP and ECP.DMA Channel
Chapter 1: Introduction1-1Introduction Chapter 1Introduction1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an ac
4-16 X6DHT-G User's ManualConsole RedirectionAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings.COM Port AddressThis item
Chapter 4: BIOS4-17Hardware Monitor LogicCPU Temperature ThresholdThis option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that willactivat
4-18 X6DHT-G User's Manual4-5 SecurityChoose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrowkeys. You should see
Chapter 4: BIOS4-19Fixed Disk Boot SectorThis setting may offer some protection against viruses when set to WriteProtect, which protects the boot sect
4-20 X6DHT-G User's Manual4-6 BootChoose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.You should see the follo
Chapter 4: BIOS4-214-7 ExitChoose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.You should see the following display. All Ex
4-22 X6DHT-G User's ManualNOTES
A-1Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix ABIOS POST MessagesDuring the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problemi
A-2 X6DHT-G User's ManualSystem CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration usedSystem CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by
A-3Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesSystem cache error - Cache disabledRAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check thecache jump
1-2IntroductionX6DHT-G User's ManualContacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Te
A-4 X6DHT-G User's ManualFixed Disk nFixed disk n (0-3) identified.Invalid System Configuration DataProblem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.I/O device IRQ
A-5Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesParity Check 2 nnnnParity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and displayit on the screen
A-6 X6DHT-G User's ManualNotes
Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-1This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POSTcodes are divided into two categories:
B-2 X6DHT-G User's ManualPOST Code Description18h 8254 timer initialization1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt
Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-3POST Code Description5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB60h Test extended memory62h Test extended memory address lines64
B-4 X6DHT-G User's ManualPOST Code Description99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)9Ah Shadow option ROMs9Ch Set up Power Management9Dh Initialize
Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-5POST Code DescriptionCDh Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIACEh Initialize digitizer and display messageD2h Unknown interru
B-6 X6DHT-G User's ManualNotes
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-1C-1 Introduction to the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATARAID Controller DriverSerial ATA (SATA)Serial ATA(SATA) is a ph
Chapter 1: Introduction1-3IntroductionFigure 1-1. X6DHT-G Image
C-2 X6DHT-G User's ManualATA Operate ModeYou can select from the following two modes: Combined Mode and EnhancedMode.Combined Mode:In this mode
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-3Configuring BIOS settings for the SATA RAID Functions (En-hanced Mode)1. Press the <Del> key during system
C-4 X6DHT-G User's ManualThe Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Control-ler DriverAdaptec's Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAID
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-5Managing ArraysSelect this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The followingsections describe the
C-6 X6DHT-G User's ManualViewing Array PropertiesTo view the properties of an existing array:1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A.2. From the AR
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-7Creating ArraysBefore creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connectedand installed in your system
C-8 X6DHT-G User's Manual5. Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. TheArray Properties menu displays (as the screen shown
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-92. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter. Note:The label shall not be more t
C-10 X6DHT-G User's ManualNotes:1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained onthe new drive. Otherwise, all data will
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-11Adding a Bootable ArrayTo make an array bootable:1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays.2. From the List of
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