Supermicro X6DA3-G2 User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0
SUPER
X6DA3-G2
X6DAi-G2

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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
X6DA3-G2/X6DAi-G2 motherboard. The X6DA3-G2/X6DAi-G2 supports
single or dual Intel
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Xeon 64-bit processors at a 800 MHz front side bus. Based
on Intel's Xeon EM64T Processor (800 MHz) and the E7525 chipset, the X6DA3-
G2/X6DAi-G2 supports Intel's Hyper- Threading Technology (HT) , the EM64T
Technology, the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) and is ideal for high
performance server environments with up to two processors on one system bus.
The motherboard is intended to be professionally installed.
Manual Organization:
Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the mainboard
and provides detailed information about the chipset.
Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when
installing the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into
the system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes
troubleshooting procedures for the video, the memory and the system setup stored
in CMOS.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on
running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS POST Messages.
Appendix B lists BIOS POST Codes.
Appendix C lists Software Installation Instructions.
Conventions Used in the Manual:
Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and
to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself:
Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent
catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury.
Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation
or to prevent damage to the components.
(*Note): Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or
to ensure correct system setup.

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Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
Conventions Used in the Manual ................................................................................ iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist ................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro ............................................................................. 1-2
X6DA3-G2/X6DAi-G2 Image .................................................... 1-3
X6DA3-G2/X6DAi-G2 Layout .................................................... 1-4
Quick Reference ..................................................................................... 1-5
Motherboard Features................................................................................ 1-6
Intel E7525 Chipset: System Block Diagram ........................................... 1-8
1-2 Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9
1-3 Special Features ........................................................................................... 1-10
1-4 PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 1-10
1-5 ACPI Features .............................................................................................. 1-11
1-6 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 1-12
1-7 Super I/O ........................................................................................................ 1-12
Chapter 2: Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 2-1
Precautions................................................................................................ 2-1
Unpacking ................................................................................................ 2-1
2-2 Xeon Processor and Heatsink Installation ..................................................... 2-2
2-3 Installing DIMMs ............................................................................................. 2-6
2-4 Control Panel Connectors/I/O Ports ................................................................ 2-7
A. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports ............................................................... 2-7
B. Front Control Panel .................................................................................... 2-8
C. Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............................................................ 2-9
NMI Button ............................................................................................... 2-9
Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-9
HDD LED .............................................................................................. 2-10
NIC1/NIC2 LED ..................................................................................... 2-10
OH/Fan Fail LED .................................................................................. 2-11
Power Fail LED .........................................................................................2-11
Reset Button ......................................................................................... 2-12
Power Button .......................................................................................... 2-12
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2-5 Connecting Cables ....................................................................................... 2-13
ATX Power Connector .......................................................................... 2-13
Processor Power Connector ................................................................. 2-13
Universal Serial Bus (USB)...................................................................... 2-14
Chassis Intrusion...................................................................................... 2-14
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 2-15
Keylock..................................................................................................... 2-15
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports..................................................... 2-16
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 2-16
Wake-On-Ring.......................................................................................... 2-17
Wake-On-LAN .......................................................................................... 2-17
GLAN (Ethernet Ports) ............................................................................. 2-18
Power LED/Speaker Header (JD1) ........................................................ 2-18
Power Fault .............................................................................................. 2-19
Alarm Reset.............................................................................................. 2-19
Overheat/Fan Fail LED ............................................................................ 2-20
SMB ......................................................................................................... 2-20
SMB PWR Connector .............................................................................. 2-21
SAS SMB PWR Connector ...................................................................... 2-21
AC'97 Audio & Audio Enable.................................................................... 2-22
CD Connectors......................................................................................... 2-22
Audio Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 2-22
2-6 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-23
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 2-23
GLAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................ 2-23
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 2-24
SAS Control Enable ................................................................................. 2-24
Watch Dog Enable ................................................................................... 2-25
3rd Power Supply Power Fault Detect..................................................... 2-26
Power Force On Enable........................................................................... 2-26
2-8 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 2-27
GLAN LEDs.............................................................................................. 2-27
Backpanel SAS Activity LED Header....................................................... 2-27
Onboard SAS Activity LED Indicators...................................................... 2-28
2-9 Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive, IPMI 2.O and SAS Connections ..... 2-29
Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 2-29

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Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 2-30
IPMI 2.0 Socket........................................................................................ 2-30
IDE Connectors ....................................................................................... 2-31
SAS Connectors...................................................................................... 2-32
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
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 Running Setup ................................................................................................. 4-2
4-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 4-2
4-4 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................... 4-7
4-5 Security Setup ............................................................................................... 4-19
4-6 Boot Setup ...................................................................................................... 4-21
4-7 Exit.................................................................................................................. 4-22
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Messages................................................................A-1
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes................................................................................B-1
Appendix C: Installing Software Drivers and the Operating System .........................C-1

Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Checklist
Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged
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.
Check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If
anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. All included with
Retail Box.
One (1) Supermicro Mainboard
One (1) ribbon cable for IDE devices (CBL-036)
One (1) floppy ribbon cable (CBL-022)
Two (2) SAS cables (CBL-097) (*For the X6DA3-G2 only)
One (1) I/O backpanel shield (CSE-PT-53)
One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities (CDR-x6)
One (1) User's/BIOS Manual
Two (2) CPU Mounting Brackets (SKT-0158) (pre-installed)

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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
4F, No. 232-1 Liancheng Road
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Figure 1-1. X6DA3-G2/X6DAi-G2 Image

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X6DA3-G2/X6DAi-G2 User's Manual
KB/
Mouse
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
SPKR
GLAN
Enable
E7525
NorthBridge
South
Bridge
IPMI 2.0
BIOS
IDE #1
IDE #2
Floppy
Fan4
USB6/7
JD2
SATA0
FP CTRL
JF1
FAN7 PWRSMB
CPU1
CPU2
J9
J40
J3
J4
JD1
J24
USB 0/
1/2/3
JLAN1
COM2
COM1
Parrallel Port
Fan6 Fan5 J32
4-pin
PWR
Bank 1
Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 2
Bank 3
Bank 3
Bank 4
Bank 4
ATX PWR
J1B4 JPF
JLAN1
Line_In/
Line_Out
JPAC
Audio
Enable
SI/O
PCI-EXP x16
J27
BIOS Debug
CD1
CD2
GLAN
CTRL
JPL1
Battery
SMBus
J22
SATA1
Fan3
JPS1
J20
JWD
JK1
Keylock
Fan8
JBT1
Clear
CMOS
FAN1
J1D1
8-pin
PWR
JC2
Mic
JC1
JWOL
JL1
J3P
JAR
JOH1
JP15
JP12
PXH
GLAN
USB4/5
JD3
FAN2
WOR
Slot6
Slot5
ICH5R
PCI-33MHz
Slot4
PCI-EXP x4
Slot3
Slot2
PCI-X 133MHz
PCI-X 100MHz
Slot1
PCI-X 100MHz ZCR
82546GB
SAS
CTRL
JS1 JS2 JS3
I2C
JSM1
JSM2
SAS 4-7
SAS 0-3
JSLED1
JP8
AIC-9410W
Figure 1-2. X6DA3-G2/X6DAi-G2 Motherboard Layout
(not drawn to scale)
Notes:
1. Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
2. See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front
panel connections.
3. " " indicates the location of Pin 1.
4 The graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revi-
sion available at the time of publishing of this manual. The motherboard you've
received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this
manual.
5. All components, features and functionality related to SAS are available on the
X6DA3-G2 only.
A
ct#4
Act#0
Act#5
Act#1
Act#6
Act#2
Act#7
Act#3
Onboard SAS_Activity_LED Indica-
tors (*Note: Act=Active)
Act# Definition Act# Definition
Act#0 SAS0:Act Act#4 SAS4:Act
Act#1 SAS1:Act Act#5 SAS5:Act
Act#2 SAS2:Act Act#6 SAS6:Act
Act#3 SAS3:Act Act#7 SAS7:Act