Supermicro X5DPA-8GG User manual

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SUPER X5DPA-8GG
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0a
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use
of the X5DPA-8GG mainboard. The X5DPA-8GG supports single or dual
Intel®604 and 603-pin XeonTM processors at a 533/400 MHz front side bus.
Please refer to the support section of our web site (http://
www.supermicro.com/TechSupport.htm) for a complete listing of supported
processors. This product is intended to be professionally installed.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 begins with a checklist of what should be included in your
mainboard box, describes the features, specifications and performance of
the motherboard and provides detailed information about the chipset.
Chapter 2 begins with instructions on handling static-sensitive devices.
Read this chapter when you want to install the processor and DIMM memory
modules and when mounting the mainboard in the chassis. Also refer to
this chapter to connect the floppy and hard disk drives, SCSI drives, the IDE
interfaces, the parallel and serial ports, the keyboard and mouse, the power
supply and various control panel buttons and indicators.
If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes trouble-
shooting procedures for the video, the memory and the setup configuration
stored in CMOS. For quick reference, a general FAQ [Frequently Asked
Questions] section is provided. Instructions are also included for contact-
ing technical support. In addition, you can visit our web site (at
www.supermicro.com/techsupport.htm) for more detailed information.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-
tion on running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A gives information on BIOS POST messages.
Appendix B provides BIOS POST codes.
Appendix C provides Software Installation Instructions.

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Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro............................................................................ 1-2
Super X5DPA-8GG Image....................................................................... 1-3
Super X5DPA-8GG Layout..................................................................... 1-4
Super X5DPA-8GG Quick Reference................................................... 1-5
Motherboard Features ............................................................................. 1-6
Intel E7501 Chipset: System Block Diagram........................................ 1-8
1-2 Chipset Overview........................................................................................... 1-9
1-3 Special Features............................................................................................. 1-9
ATI Graphics Controller .......................................................................... 1-9
Recovery from AC Power Loss ........................................................... 1-9
1-4 PC Health Monitoring.................................................................................... 1-11
1-5 ACPI Features ............................................................................................... 1-12
1-6 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 1-13
1-7 Super I/O......................................................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2: Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ............................................................................... 2-1
Precautions............................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking.................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation .................................................. 2-2
2-3 Installing DIMMs............................................................................................... 2-5
2-4 I/O Ports/Control Panel Connectors............................................................. 2-6
2-5 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 2-8
ATX Power Connection .......................................................................... 2-8
PWR_SEC Connection ............................................................................. 2-8
Power LED................................................................................................. 2-9
NMI Button .................................................................................................. 2-9
HDD LED .................................................................................................... 2-9
NIC1 LED ................................................................................................. 2-10
NIC2 LED ................................................................................................. 2-10
Overheat LED ......................................................................................... 2-10
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Reset Button........................................................................................... 2-11
Power Button ......................................................................................... 2-11
Power Fail Button ................................................................................... 2-11
Back Panel Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ....................................... 2-12
Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Headers (USB0/1) and USB2... 2-12
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 2-13
GLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ..................................................................... 2-13
Fan Headers........................................................................................... 2-14
SMB (System Management Bus)......................................................... 2-14
Power LED/Speaker/NMI Header (JD1).............................................. 2-15
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports................................................ 2-15
Wake-On-LAN ......................................................................................... 2-16
Wake-On-Ring ......................................................................................... 2-16
Keylock ..................................................................................................... 2-17
Chassis Intrusion ................................................................................... 2-17
2-6 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-18
Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................................ 2-18
CMOS Clear............................................................................................. 2-19
GLAN Enable/Disable............................................................................. 2-20
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 2-20
Front Side Bus Speed ........................................................................... 2-21
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 2-21
SCSI Enable/Disable................................................................................ 2-22
SCSI Termination Enable/Disable.......................................................... 2-22
Force-Power-On Enable/Disable .......................................................... 2-23
2-7 Onboard Indicators ...................................................................................... 2-23
GLAN1/GLAN2 LEDs .............................................................................. 2-23
2-8 Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and IPMI Connections................. 2-24
IPMI Socket............................................................................................... 2-24
Floppy Connector................................................................................... 2-24
SCSI Connectors.................................................................................... 2-25
IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 2-26
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................ 3-1
Before Power On .................................................................................... 3-1
No Power .................................................................................................. 3-1
No Video ................................................................................................... 3-1
Memory Errors.......................................................................................... 3-2

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Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ........................................... 3-2
3-2 Technical Support Procedures .................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions........................................................................ 3-3
3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service............................................................ 3-4
Chapter 4: BIOS
4-1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 MainSetup ......................................................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Advanced BIOS Setup.................................................................................... 4-5
4-4 Boot Setup...................................................................................................... 4-18
4-5 Security Setup ............................................................................................... 4-20
4-6 Exit Options .................................................................................................... 4-21
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages ..................................................................... A-1
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes .............................................................................B-1
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions ...................................................C-1
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Checklist
Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an ac-
knowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with
the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in
quality and performance.
Please check that the following items have been included with your mother-
board. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
One (1) Supermicro Mainboard
One (1) ribbon cable for IDE devices
One (1) floppy ribbon cable
One (1) USB cable
One (1) COM Port Cable with Bracket
One (1) SCSI cable (034-u320)
One (1) I/O backpanel shield
One (1) Supermicro CD or diskettes containing drivers and utilities
One (1) User's/BIOS Manual
Two (2)CPU/Heatsink Plates (SKT-120-P) and two (2)
heatsink retention clips (SKT-095-604 E)

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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
D5, 4F, No. 16 Chien-Ba Road
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: su[email protected]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Figure 1-2. SUPER X5DPA-8GG Image

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Figure 1-5. SUPER X5DPA-8GG Layout*
(not drawn to scale)
DIMM #2B
DIMM #2A
DIMM #1B
DIMM #1A
BANK 2
BANK1
ATX PWR CONN J15
VGA
CPU 2
BK Panel USB 0/1
Keyboard
Mouse
CPU 1
GLAN1
GLAN2
Chassis
Fan5
CPU
Fan2
KeyLock
SW
IPMI SOCKET
SMB
P64H2-
MCH
100 MHz PCI-X #1
Floppy
SUPER
IO
®
CPU
Fan1
BATTERY
PWR LED/SPKR
FORCE
PW ON
Serial
Port
100 MHz PCI-X #2
JP6
Pin 1
Pin 1JP3
Clear
CMOS
Pin 1
Pin 1 Pin 1 IDE 1
IDE 2
CH Fan3
JF2
INTEL
RC82541
SSI 24PIN
INTEL
RC82541
FPUSB0/1/2
JL1
JBT1
USB2
JP37 ICH3
FWH-
BIOS
JP39
Pin 1
-NORTH
BRIDGE
CH
Fan4
JD1
SUPER X5DPA
8-PIN PW CONN
WOL1
JP32
JWOR1
PCI BRIDGE -SOUTH
BRIDGE
Notes:
1. The CPU sockets are designed for the 604-Pin Xeon
Processors; however, the 603-Pin CPUs are also
supported. When one CPU is used, please install it in CPU
Socket #1.
2. DIMM memory modules have to be used in pairs. When
one pair of DIMMs are used, please install them in the
Bank #1.
JP40
Speaker
SP1
Pin 1
Ultra III LVD Channel B
Ultra III LVD Channel A
JA1
JA2 JPA2
Pin 1
RAGE
JA4
XL
Pin 1
JP4
J27
JD2 J2
J3
COM 2
J26
JPA1
WD
Adaptec
7902W
(SCSI)
JP35
JP7