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1-4 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualFigure 1-2. X7DA8/X7DAE Motherboard LayoutNotes:1. Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. 2. See Cha

C-2 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualThe Intel HostRAID Confi gurationsThe following types of Intel's HostRAID confi gurations are suppor

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-3Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After

C-4 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manualb. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to th

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 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualCreating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0):a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and pre

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 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualDeleting RAID Volume: (Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You wi

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 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualC-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 for systems with RAID FunctionsInstalling a New Operating S

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-1 Appendix D Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesAfter all the hardware has be

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5Jumper Description Default Setting J3P 3rd PWR Failure Detect Off (Disabled)JAR Alarm Reset Off (Disabled)JBT1

D-2 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualTo confi gure the Adaptec SATA RAID for Operating Systems that sup-port RAID functions(--Windows, Red Hat & SuSe,

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-3The Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Controller DriverThe Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Co

D-4 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualManaging ArraysSelect this option to view array properties, and confi gure array settings. To select this option, us

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 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual2. From the "Select Drives for Confi guring" List (shown below,) select the drives you want to confi gure an

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 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualCreating ArraysBefore you create arrays, make sure that the disks for the array are connected and installed in your

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-9Assigning Array PropertiesOnce a new array is completed, you can assign properties to the array. *Caut

D-10 X7DA8/X7DAE 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

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-11Adding a Bootable ArrayTo make an array bootable:1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From

1-6 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualMotherboard Features CPU• Dual Intel® 64-bit Xeon LGA 771 quad core/dual core processors at a front side bus spe

D-12 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualAdding/Deleting HotsparesTo add a Hotspare:(*Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need t

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-13Viewing Array PropertiesTo view the properties of an existing array:1. From the main menu, select Man

D-14 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualRebuilding Arrays*Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only.If an array Build process is int

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 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualUsing the Disk UtilitiesThe Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks.T

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 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualTo verify disk media:3 When the screen shown above displays, select Verify Disk Media and press <Enter>. 4 A

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-19To Exit Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility1. Once you have completed RAID array confi gurations, press

D-20 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualD-2 Installing Intel's ESB2 Driver by Adaptec and Installing the OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD th

Appendix E: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers E-1Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen*Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on

Chapter 1: Introduction1-7Onboard I/O• Adaptec 7902 dual channel Ultra 320 SCSI w/Host RAID support (*X7DA8 only)• One SIM Low Profi le IPMI slot•

E-2 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)B. Confi guring Supero Doctor IIIThe Supero Doctor I

Appendix E: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers E-3Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)(*Note: SD III Software R

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1-8 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualFigure 1-9. Block Diagram of the 5000X (Greencreek) Chipset Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see t

Chapter 1: Introduction1-91-2 Chipset OverviewBuilt upon the functionality and the capability of the 5000X (Greencreek) chipset, the X7DA8/X7DAE mothe

1-10 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual1-3 Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power LossBIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will r

Chapter 1: Introduction1-11CPU Fan Auto-Off in Sleep ModeThe CPU fan activates when the power is turned on. It continues to operate when the system e

1-12 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualSlow Blinking LED for Suspend-State IndicatorWhen the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will s

Chapter 1: Introduction1-13The X7DA8/X7DAE can only accommodate 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifi ca

Manual Revision 1.1aRelease Date: July 17, 2007Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, you may not copy any part

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Chapter 2: Installation2-1 Chapter 2 Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com

2-2 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualInstallation of the LGA771 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket

Chapter 2: Installation2-3Socket Key (Socket Notch)South Center EdgeNorth Center Edge Load LeverCPU in the CPU socketPlastic cap is released from the

2-4 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualInstallation of the HeatsinkCEK Passive HeatsinkScrew#1Screw#2Screw#11. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heat

Chapter 2: Installation2-5(Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, pl

2-6 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual2-4 Installing DIMMsNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.CAUTIONExercise extreme care

Chapter 2: Installation2-7DDR2 FBD DIMM®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attentio

2-8 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual®JLAN1SUPER X7DA82-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99

Chapter 2: Installation2-9®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8B. Front Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally locat

Preface About This ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It

2-10 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5

Chapter 2: Installation2-11Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIXVccPWR F

2-12 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIX

Chapter 2: Installation2-13Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMIXVccPWR F

2-14 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5

Chapter 2: Installation2-15LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X

2-16 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5

Chapter 2: Installation2-17LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X

2-18 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5

Chapter 2: Installation2-19LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X

ivPrefaceAbout This Manual ... iiiManual Organizat

2-20 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5

Chapter 2: Installation2-21LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X

2-22 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualCompact Flash Card PWR ConnectorA Compact Flash Card Power Connector is located at JWF1. For the Compact Flash Ca

Chapter 2: Installation2-23LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X

2-24 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5

Chapter 2: Installation2-25LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X

2-26 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5

Chapter 2: Installation2-27LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X

2-28 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5

Chapter 2: Installation2-29ALAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-

Table of ContentsvPower Fail LED ... 2-12Reset Button ...

2-30 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5

Chapter 2: Installation2-31LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X

2-32 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5

Chapter 2: Installation2-33LAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5SMBPCI-X

2-34 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualLAN1/2®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8Fan18-pin PWRFP ControlSPKPW LEDJOH1Fan3IDE1Floppy320 SCSI Channel AFan4SATA3SATA5USB4/5

Chapter 2: Installation2-35®JLAN1SUPER X7DA8ABA. SCSI Channel AB. SCSI Channel BUltra 320 SCSI Connectors (*X7DA8 only) There are two SCSI conne

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3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you h

3-2 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manualsupply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section 1-6 for details on recommended pow

3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshooting3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting Super Micro for technical s

vi2-9 Parallel Port, Floppy, SIMLP IPMI, Hard Disk Drive and SCSI Connections .. 2-32Parallel Port Connector ...

3-4 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual3-4 Returning Merchandise for ServiceA receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required

Chapter 4: BIOS4-1 Chapter 4 BIOS4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility f

4-2 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual4-2 Running Setup*Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.The BIOS setup options describ

Chapter 4: BIOS4-3Main BIOS Setup MenuMain Setup FeaturesSystem TimeTo set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate

4-4 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, SATA Port0, SATA Port1, SATA Port2, SATA Port3 These settings allow the user

Chapter 4: BIOS4-5CHS FormatThe following items will be displayed by the BIOS:TYPE: This item displays the type of IDE or SATA drive.Cylinders: This i

4-6 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualParallel ATAThis setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The options

Chapter 4: BIOS4-74-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the followin

4-8 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualACPI ModeUse the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power Interf

Chapter 4: BIOS4-9Cache Video BIOS AreaThis setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a Video BIOS buffer to a

Chapter 1: Introduction1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowl

4-10 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualDiscrete MTRR AllocationIf enabled, MTRRs (-Memory Type Range Registers) are confi gured as distinct, sep

Chapter 4: BIOS4-11Option ROM ScanWhen enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled.Enable Ma

4-12 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualBranch 0 Rank Sparing/Branch 1 Rank SparingSelect enable to enable the sparing feature for Branch 0 or B

Chapter 4: BIOS4-13Route Port 80h Cycles toThis feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are Disabled, P

4-14 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualC1 Enhanced Mode (*Available when supported by the CPU.)Set to Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State to

Chapter 4: BIOS4-15I/O Device Confi gurationAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock InputThis setting allows you to se

4-16 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualModeThis feature allows you to specify the parallel port mode. The options are Output only, Bi-Directio

Chapter 4: BIOS4-17Console RedirectionAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port AddressThis item allows you to specify w

4-18 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualHardware Monitor Logic *Note: The Phoenix BIOS will automatically detect the type of CPU(s) and hardwar

Chapter 4: BIOS4-19Hardware Monitor Logic (*See the Note on Page 4-18.)CPU Temperature ThresholdThis option allows the user to set a CPU temperature

1-2 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualContacting Super MicroHeadquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave.

4-20 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualHardware Monitor Logic (*See the Note on Page 4-18.)CPU Temperature ThresholdThis option allows the us

Chapter 4: BIOS4-21IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.)IPMI Specifi cation Version: This item displays th

4-22 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualOS Boot Watch DogSet to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled.Timer

Chapter 4: BIOS4-23Realtime Sensor DataThis feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of va

4-24 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual4-5 Security SettingsChoose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.

Chapter 4: BIOS4-25Password on BootThis item allows you to decide if a password is required for a user to enter the system at boot-up. The options ar

4-26 X7DA8/X7DAE User's Manual4-7 ExitChoose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see t

A-1Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST MessagesDuring the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for

A-2 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualSystem CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration usedSystem CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, perh

A-3Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesSystem cache error - Cache disabledRAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jum

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3Figure 1-1. X7DA8/X7DAE Image (*Note: The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest PCB Revisi

A-4 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualInvalid System Confi guration DataProblem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.I/O device IRQ confl ictI/O device IRQ confl ict er

A-5Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesPress <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error messag

A-6 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualNotes

Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-1This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories:

B-2 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualPOST Code Description18h 8254 timer initialization1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization1Ch Reset Progra

Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-3POST Code Description5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB60h Test extended memory62h Test extended memory a

B-4 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualPOST Code Description99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)9Ch Set up Power Management9Dh Initialize sec

Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-5POST Code DescriptionD2h Unknown interruptD4h Check Intel Branding stringD8h Alert Standard Format initia

B-6 X7DA8/X7DAE User's ManualNotes

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-1 Appendix C Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesAfter all the hardware has been installe