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1-4 X7DWN+ User's ManualFigure 1-2. X7DWN+ Motherboard LayoutNotes:1. Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. 2. See Chapter 2 for
C-4 X7DWN+ User's Manualb. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the nex
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-5Creating a RAID 1 Volume:a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <E
C-6 X7DWN+ User's ManualCreating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0):a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press th
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-7Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity):a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the
C-8 X7DWN+ User's ManualDeleting RAID Volume:Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all dat
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-9Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD a. From the main menu, select item3-Reset Disks to Non-
C-10 X7DWN+ User's ManualC-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 for systems with RAID FunctionsInstalling a New Operating Sys
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-1 Appendix D Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesAfter all the hardware has been insta
D-2 X7DWN+ User's ManualTo confi gure the Adaptec SATA RAID for Operating Systems that sup-port RAID functions(--Windows, Red Hat & SuSe, Linu
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-3The Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Controller DriverThe Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Co
Chapter 1: Introduction1-5Jumper Description Default Setting J3P 3rd PWR Failure Detection Off (Disabled)JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Chapter
D-4 X7DWN+ User's ManualManaging ArraysSelect this option to view array properties, and confi gure array settings. To select this option, using t
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-5Confi guring Disk DrivesYou may need to confi gure a disk drive before you can use it.Caution: Confi guri
D-6 X7DWN+ User's Manual2. From the "Select Drives for Confi guring" List (shown below,) select the drives you want to confi gure and pre
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-75. Read the warning message as shown in the screen below.6. Make sure that you have selected the corr
D-8 X7DWN+ User's ManualCreating ArraysBefore you create arrays, make sure that the disks for the array are connected and installed in your syste
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-9Assigning Array PropertiesOnce a new array is completed, you can assign properties to the array. *Caut
D-10 X7DWN+ User's ManualNotes:1. Before adding a new drive to an array, be sure to back up any data stored on the new drive; otherwise, all data
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-11Adding a Bootable ArrayTo make an array bootable:1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From
D-12 X7DWN+ User's ManualAdding/Deleting HotsparesTo add a Hotspare:Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need to add a
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-13Viewing Array PropertiesTo view the properties of an existing array:1. From the main menu, select Man
1-6 X7DWN+ User's ManualMotherboard Features CPU• Dual Intel® 64-bit LGA 771 Quad-Core/Dual-Core Xeon 5400 Series/5300LV Series/5200 Series/510
D-14 X7DWN+ User's ManualRebuilding ArraysNote 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only.If an array Build process is interrupt
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-15Deleting Arrays*Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent data loss Delet
D-16 X7DWN+ User's ManualUsing the Disk UtilitiesThe Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks.To acc
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-17To format a disk:Note: The operation of Formatting Disk allows you to perform a low-level formatting
D-18 X7DWN+ User's ManualTo verify disk media:3. When the screen shown above displays, select Verify Disk Media and press <Enter>. 4. A mes
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-19To Exit Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility1. Once you have completed RAID array confi gurations, press
D-20 X7DWN+ User's ManualD-2 Installing Intel's ESB2 Driver by Adaptec and Installing the OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD
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 X7DWN+ 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
Chapter 1: Introduction1-7ACPI Features • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator• Main switch override mechanism • ACPI Power Management
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1-8 X7DWN+ User's ManualFigure 1-3. Block Diagram of the 5400 ChipsetNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Motherbo
Chapter 1: Introduction1-91-2 Chipset OverviewBuilt upon the functionality and the capability of the 5400 chipset, the X7DWN+ motherboard provides the
1-10 X7DWN+ User's Manual1-3 Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power LossBIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respo
Chapter 1: Introduction1-11CPU temperature passes this threshold, both the overheat fan and the warning LED are triggered.System Resource AlertThis fe
1-12 X7DWN+ User's Manual Wake-On-LAN (WOL)Wake-On-LAN is defi ned as the ability of a management application to remotely power up a computer th
Chapter 1: Introduction1-13Kb/s or 1 Mb/s. It also provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial com-munication ports (UARTs). Each UART includes
Manual Revision 1.0 Release Date: Oct. 25, 2007The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate.
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Chapter 2: Installation2-1 Chapter 2 Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com pon
2-2 X7DWN+ User's ManualInstallation of the LGA771 Processor 1. Press the socket clip to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, fr
Chapter 2: Installation2-3Socket Key (Socket Notch)South Center EdgeNorth Center Edge Socket clipCPU in the CPU socketPlastic cap is released from the
2-4 X7DWN+ User's ManualInstallation of the HeatsinkCEK Passive HeatsinkScrew#1 Screw#2Screw#11. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsin
Chapter 2: Installation2-5Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis.
2-6 X7DWN+ User's Manual2-3 Installing DIMMsNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.CAUTIONExercise extreme care whe
Chapter 2: Installation2-7X7DWN+To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch a
2-8 X7DWN+ User's ManualX7DWN+2-4 Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation.
Chapter 2: Installation2-9X7DW3+B. Front Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a contr
Preface About This ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledge-able PC users. It
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Chapter 2: Installation2-11Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIXVccPWR F
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Chapter 2: Installation2-13Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIXVccPWR F
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iv X7DWN+ User's ManualTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout This Manual ...
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Chapter 2: Installation2-31SIMSO SlotThe SIMSO (Supermicro Intelligent Management) Slot is located at J16 on the motherboard. Refer to the layout belo
2-32 X7DWN+ User's ManualIDE Drive ConnectorsPin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition1 Reset IDE 2 Ground3 Hos
3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If
3-2 X7DWN+ 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: Troubleshooting2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our web site at (http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/).Note: Not all BIOS can
3-4 X7DWN+ User's Manualinstall the applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for the Windows OS, security and audio
Chapter 4: BIOS4-1 Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DWN+. Th
4-2 X7DWN+ User's Manual4-2 Running Setup*Default 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
vi X7DWN+ User's ManualSIMSO IPMI Slot ... 2-31IDE Connecto
4-4 X7DWN+ User's ManualIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Port 3 and SATA Port 4These settings allow the u
Chapter 4: BIOS4-5LBA FormatThe following items will be displayed by the BIOS:Total Sectors: This item displays the number of total sectors available
4-6 X7DWN+ User's ManualSATA Controller Mode OptionSelect Compatible to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be automatically-detected an
Chapter 4: BIOS4-7Boot FeaturesAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings.QuickBoot ModeIf enabled, this feature will speed up the
4-8 X7DWN+ User's ManualPower Button BehaviorIf set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the
Chapter 4: BIOS4-9Memory CacheCache System BIOS AreaThis setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System B
4-10 X7DWN+ User's ManualCache Extended MemoryIf enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be ca
Chapter 4: BIOS4-11Reset Confi guration DataIf set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Confi guration Data- (ESCD) area. The options are Ye
4-12 X7DWN+ User's ManualSERR Signal ConditionThis setting specifi es the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted. The o
Chapter 4: BIOS4-13Branch 0 Rank Interleaving/Branch 1 Rank InterleavingSelect enable to enable Interleaved Memory for Memory Bus Branch 0 Rank or Br
Chapter 1: Introduction1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowl
4-14 X7DWN+ User's Manualfor ITK testing. The default setting is Branch 1.Snoop FilterSelect Enabled to eliminate snoop traffi c to the
Chapter 4: BIOS4-15Hyperthreading (*Available when supported by the CPU.)Set to Enabled to use the Hyperthreading Technology, which will result in i
4-16 X7DWN+ User's ManualAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch (*Available when supported by the CPU.)The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 byt
Chapter 4: BIOS4-17I/O Device Confi gurationAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock InputThis setting allows you to se
4-18 X7DWN+ User's ManualInterruptThis setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel port. The options ar
Chapter 4: BIOS4-19Console RedirectionAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port AddressThis item allows you to specify w
4-20 X7DWN+ User's ManualHardware Monitor LogicCPU Temperature ThresholdThis feature displays a predefi ned CPU overheating temperatur
Chapter 4: BIOS4-21IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.)IPMI Specifi cation Version: This item displays th
4-22 X7DWN+ User's ManualOS Boot Watch DogSet to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled.Timer for L
Chapter 4: BIOS4-23Realtime Sensor DataThis feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of va
1-2 X7DWN+ User's ManualContacting SupermicroHeadquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave.
4-24 X7DWN+ User's Manual4-5 SecurityChoose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should se
Chapter 4: BIOS4-25Password on BootThis setting allows you to determine if a password is required for a user to enter the system at system boot. The
4-26 X7DWN+ User's Manual4-6 BootChoose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the
Chapter 4: BIOS4-274-7 ExitChoose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Al
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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 X7DWN+ User's ManualSystem CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration usedSystem CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, perhaps b
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 X7DWN+ User's ManualInvalid System Confi guration DataProblem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.I/O device IRQ confl ictI/O device IRQ confl ict error.P
A-5Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesPress <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error messag
Chapter 1: Introduction1-3Figure 1-1. X7DWN+ Image Note: The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest PCB Revision avai
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Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-1This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories
B-2 X7DWN+ User's ManualPOST Code Description18h 8254 timer initialization1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization1Ch Reset Programmab
Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-3POST Code Description5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB60h Test extended memory62h Test extended memory a
B-4 X7DWN+ User's ManualPOST Code Description99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)9Ch Set up Power Management9Dh Initialize security
Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-5POST Code DescriptionD2h Unknown interruptD4h Check Intel Branding stringD8h Alert Standard Format initia
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Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-1 Appendix C Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesAfter all the hardware has been instal
C-2 X7DWN+ User's ManualThe Intel HostRAID Confi gurationsThe following types of Intel's HostRAID confi gurations are supported:R
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-3Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After
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