X7DVL-3
X7DVL-i
USER’S MANUAL
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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
X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i motherboard. The
X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i
supports dual Intel Xeon Quad Core/Dual Core processors (w/771 LGA) with a
front side bus speed of 667 MHz/1.066 GHz/1.333 GHz. With dual 64-bit Xeon
Quad Core/Dual Core processors built-in, the X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i offers substantial
functionality enhancements to the motherboards based on the Intel Core NetBurst
microarchitecture while remaining compatible with the IA-32 software. The fea-
tures include Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, Virtualization Technology, Hyper
Pipelined Technology, Execution Trace Cache, Thermal Monitor 1/2 (TM1/TM2),
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology, Advanced Dynamic Execution, Advanced
Transfer Cache, Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 (SSE3) and Extended Memory 64
Technology (EM64T). These features allow the motherboard to operate at much
higher speeds with better power management in much safer thermal environments
than the traditional motherboards. The X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i is ideal for high perfor-
mance dual processor (DP) and enterprise server environments. Please refer to
com/products/motherboard/) for updates on supported processors. This product 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 the CMOS.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on
running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS POST Error Codes. Appendix B and Appendix C list
the Windows OS Installation and Other 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: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to ensure cor-
rect system setup.
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Table of Contents
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 Super Micro ........................................................................... 1-2
X7DVL-3/i Image ........................................................................ 1-3
X7DVL-3/i Layout ....................................................................... 1-4
Quick Reference ...................................................................................... 1-5
Motherboard Features................................................................................ 1-6
Intel 5000V Chipset: System Block Diagram ........................................... 1-8
1-2 Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9
1--3 Special Features ........................................................................................... 1-10
Recovery from AC Power Loss .............................................................. 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 ........................................................................................................ 1-13
Chapter 2: Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 2-1
Precautions................................................................................................ 2-1
Unpacking ................................................................................................ 2-1
2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 2-2
2-3 Installing DIMMs ............................................................................................. 2-6
2-4 Control Panel Connectors and IO Ports ......................................................... 2-8
A. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports.............................................................. 2-8
B. Front Control Panel................................................................................... 2-9
C. Front Control Panel Pin Definitions ........................................................ 2-10
NMI Button ............................................................................................. 2-10
Power LED ............................................................................................. 2-10
HDD LED .............................................................................................. 2-11
NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators ..................................................................... 2-11
Overheat/Fan Fail LED ......................................................................... 2-12
Power Fail LED ........................................................................................ 2-12
Reset Button ......................................................................................... 2-13
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Power Button .......................................................................................... 2-13
2-5 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 2-14
ATX Power Connector .......................................................................... 2-14
Processor Power Connector ................................................................. 2-14
Universal Serial Bus (USB)..................................................................... 2-15
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 2-15
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 2-16
Power Force-On....................................................................................... 2-16
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports..................................................... 2-17
Serial Ports.............................................................................................. 2-17
Wake-On-Ring.......................................................................................... 2-18
Wake-On-LAN .......................................................................................... 2-18
GLAN 1/2 (Ethernet) Ports....................................................................... 2-19
Speaker/Power LED Header .................................................................. 2-19
Alarm Reset.............................................................................................. 2-20
VGA Connector ........................................................................................ 2-20
Power SMB Connector............................................................................. 2-21
SGPIO Headers ....................................................................................... 2-21
2-6 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 2-22
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 2-22
GLAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................ 2-22
CMOS Clear ............................................................................................ 2-23
Watch Dog................................................................................................ 2-23
VGA Enable/Disable................................................................................. 2-24
2
I C Bus to PCI Slots................................................................................ 2-24
PWR Supply Failure................................................................................. 2-25
SAS Enable.............................................................................................. 2-25
Software RAID Enable ............................................................................. 2-26
2-7 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 2-27
GLAN LEDs.............................................................................................. 2-27
Onboard Power LED................................................................................ 2-27
POST Code LED Indicators ..................................................................... 2-28
CPU_VRM Overheat LEDs ...................................................................... 2-28
Status LED ............................................................................................... 2-29
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Parallel Port, Floppy, SIMLP IPMI and Hard Disk Drive Connections ........ 2-30
Parallel Port Connector........................................................................... 2-30
Floppy Connector.................................................................................... 2-31
SIMLP IPMI Slot...................................................................................... 2-31
IDE Connectors........................................................................................ 2-32
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................... 3-1
Before Power On....................................................................................... 3-1
No Power................................................................................................... 3-1
No Video .................................................................................................. 3-1
Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ................................................ 3-1
Memory Errors........................................................................................... 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 ............................................................................................... 4-24
4-6 Boot Setup...................................................................................................... 4-25
4-7 Exit.................................................................................................................. 4-26
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes.......................................................................A-1
Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS ....................................................................B-1
Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers...................................C-1
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
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Overview
Checklist
Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged
leader in the industry. Super Micro 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 itmes are included in the Retail Box.
One (1) Super Micro Mainboard
One (1) ribbon cable for IDE devices (CBL-0036L-2)
One (1) floppy ribbon cable (CBL-0022L)
Eight (8) SATA cables (CBL-0044L) (*X7DVL-3)
Six (6) SATA cables (CBL-0044L) (*X7DVL-i)
One (1) I/O backpanel shield (CSE-PT07L)
One (1) CPU Retention Module (SKT-0159-for retail and bulk packaging)
One (1) Super Micro CD containing drivers and utilities
One (1) User's/BIOS Manual
Optional
(For SAS HostRAID 5)
One (1) I-Button (to be purchased from Super Micro) (*X7DVL-3)
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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address:
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
+1 (408) 503-8000
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
+1 (408) 503-8008
[email protected] (General Information)
Web Site:
Europe
Address:
Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
+31 (0) 73-6400390
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
+31 (0) 73-6416525
[email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address:
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1 Liancheng Road
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
+886-(2) 8226-3990
Tel:
Fax:
+886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site:
Technical Support:
Email:
Tel:
886-2-8228-1366, ext.132 or 139
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X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i Image
Note: The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest
PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard
you’ve received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown
in the manual.
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X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i 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. When LE1 is on, make sure to unplug the power cable before removing or in-
stalling components.
5. SAS is available for the X7DVL-3 only. SAS Connectors, the LSI SAS HostRAID
Controller, the I-Button socket and 3-GSPIO0/3-GSPIO1 LEDs are built in on the
X7DVL-3 only. I-Button is used to enable RAID 5. However, RAID 0, 1 and 10 are
enabled through the LSI SAS Controller. (I-Button is optional.)
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Quick Reference (X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i)
Jumper
JBT1
Description
Default Setting
See Chapter 2
CMOS Clear
2
2
JI C1/JI C2
SMB to PCI Slot#1/Slot#2 Speed
VGA Enable
Pins 2-3 (Disabled)
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Off (Disabled)
JPG1
JPA1
SAS Enable
JPA2
Software RAID Enable
GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable
PWR Supply Failure Detect
JPL1/JPL2
JPWF
JWD (JWD1) Watch Dog
Pins 1-2 (Reset)
Connector
Description
Primary 24-Pin ATX PWR Connector
ATX PWR (JPW1)
CPU PWR (JPW3)
Alarm Reset (JAR)
Chassis Intru.(JL1)
+12V 8-pin PWR
Alarm Reset Header
Chassis Intrusion Header
COM1/COM2 (JCOM1/2) COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connectors
FAN 1-6
Fans 1-6: System cooling fans, chassis fans, CPU fans
Floppy (J22)
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
Front Control Panel Connector
G-bit Ethernet Ports
FP Control (JF1)
GLAN 1/2 (JLAN1/2)
IDE1 (JIDE1)
Parallel (J21)
IDE1 Hard Drive
Parallel (Printer) Port
PWR LED/SPKR (JD1) Power LED(pins1-3)/SpeakerHeader (pins 4-7)
PWR Force-On (JPF)
PWR SMB (JPI2C)
Power Force-On
Power System Management (I2C) Header
PWR Supply Fail (JPWF) Power Supply Failure (See Chapter 2)
SAS0-SAS7
Serial Attached SCSI Connectors (#0-#7) (*X7DVL-3)
SATA0-SATA5 (JS1-JS6) Intel SATA 0-5 Connectors
SIMLP (J16)
T-SGPIO#0/1
3-SGPIO#0/1
Slot1
IPMI SIMM Low-profile Slot
Serial ATA General Purpose Input/Output Headers
SAS General Purpose Input/Output Headers(*X7DVL-3)
PCI 33MHz Slot
Slot5
PCI-X 133MHz Slot
Slot6
PCI-X 133MHz Slot and PCI-Express x 8 Slot
Back Panel USB 0/1
USB 0/1 (J20)
USB 2/3/4/5 (JUSB1/2) Front Panel USB 2/3 (JUSB1)/FPUSB 4/5 (JUSB2)
VGA (J15)
WOL (JWOL)
WOR (JWOR)
LED Indicator
D31
VGA Port
Wake-on-LAN Header
Wake-on-Ring Header
Description
Status LED (See Chapter 2)
Power LED (See Note 4 on the previous page.)
LE1
LE2/LE3 (See Chpt. 2) CPU1 VRM Overheat(LE2)/CPU2 VRM Overheat (LE3)
LE4/LE5
POST LED Indicators (*See Chapter 2)
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Motherboard Features
CPU
• Dual Intel® 64-bit Xeon LGA 771 Quad Core/Dual Core processors at a front
side bus speed of 1333 MHz/1067 MHz/667MHz
Memory
• Six 240-pin DIMM sockets with support up to 16 GB ECC FBD (Fully Buff-
ered) DDR2 667/533 Memory (*See Section 2-3 in Chapter 2 for DIMM Slot
Population.)
Chipset
• Intel 5000V chipset, including: the 5000V Memory Control Hub (MCH) and
the Enterprise South Bridge 2 (ESB2)
Expansion Slots
• One PCI-Exp. x8 slot (Slot6)
• Two 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz slots (Slot5/Slot6)
• One 32-bit PCI 33 MHz slot (Slot1)
• One Low Profile SIMLP IPMI (J16)
BIOS
• 8 Mb Phoenix® Flash ROM
• DMI 2.3, PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0, Plug and Play (PnP), USB Keyboard support,
Hardware BIOS Virus Protection and SMBIOS 2.3
PC Health Monitoring
• Onboard voltage monitors for CPU cores, +1.8V, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, −12V,
+3.3V standby, +5V standby and VBAT)
• Fan status monitor with firmware control
• CPU/chassis temperature monitors
• Low noise fan speed control
Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI) ready
• CPU fan auto-off in sleep mode
• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan control
• I2C temperature sensing logic
• Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support
• CPU slow-down on temperature overheat
• CPU thermal trip support for processor protection
• Power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss
• Chassis intrusion detection
• System resource alert via Supero Doctor III
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ACPI Features
• Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator
• Main switch override mechanism
• ACPI Power Management
• Power-on mode for power recovery
Onboard I/O
• Six SATA ports (supporting RAID0, 1,10 and 5)
• Six SAS ports (supporting RAID0, 1,10 and 5.) (*See Note 5 on Page 1-4)
• One SIMLP IPMI 2.0 socket
• Two Giga-bit LAN ports supported by the ESB 2 South Bridge
• One EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interface
• One floppy port interface
• Two COM ports(1 header, 1 port)
• One EPP/ECP Parallel Header
• Up to six USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) (2 ports, 4 Headers)
• XGI27 16 MB Graphic Controller
• Super I/O: Winbond W83627HF
Other
• External modem ring-on
• Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
• Wake-on-Ring (WOR)
• Console redirection
• Onboard Fan Speed Control by Thermal Management via BIOS
CD/Diskette Utilities
• BIOS flash upgrade utility and device drivers
Dimensions
• ATX 12" x 10" (304.8mm x 254 mm)
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VRM
VRM
ISL6306
PROCESSOR#2
PROCESSOR#1
ISL6306
667/1067/1333
MT/S
667/1067/1333
MT/S
#2
#1
#2
#1
#0
FBD CHNL0 #0
PORT
#4,5
FBD CHNL1
MCH
PORT
#6,7
J10
#6
PORT
#2,3
PORT
#0
ATA 100
PORT PORT
#4 #3
PCI-EXP X8
PCI-EX4
PORT
#1,2
IDE CONN
#7
#6
#5
#4
#3
#2
#1
#5
#4
#3
#2
#1
#0
LSI
PORT
#0
3.0Gb/S
SAS
1068E
#0
J12
#6
J13
#5
3.0 Gb/S
ESB2
PCI-X133MHz
J6
#1
#5
#4
#3
#2
#1
#0
PCI 32/33MMZ
USB 2.0
VGA
XGI Z7
VGA
CONN
LPC
SIO
W83627
HF
GB LAN
GILGAL
FWH
RJ45
RJ45
SIMLP CONN
PARALLEL
PORT
MS
KB
COM1
COM2
Block Diagram of the 5000V Chipset
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Motherboard Features
pages for details on the features of each motherboard.
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1-2 Chipset Overview
Built upon the functionality and the capability of the 5000V chipset, the X7DVL-3/
X7DVL-i motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for dual
processor-based servers with configuration options optimized for communications,
presentation, storage, computation or database applications. The 5000V chipset
supports a single or dual Intel Xeon 64-bit Quad Core/Dual Core processor(s)
with front side bus speeds of up to 1.333 GHz. The chipset consists of the 5000V
Memory Controller Hub (MCH), and the Enterprise South Bridge 2 (ESB2).
The 5000V MCH chipset is designed for symmetric multiprocessing across two
independent front side bus interfaces. Each front side bus uses a 64-bit wide, 1333
MHz data bus that transfers data at 10.7 GB/sec. The MCH chipset connects up
to six Fully Buffered DIMM modules, providing a total memory size of up to 16 GB.
The MCH chipset also provides one x8 PCI-Express interface to the ESB2. In ad-
dition, the 5000V chipset offers a wide range of RAS features, including memory
interface ECC, x4/x8 Single Device Data Correction, CRC, parity protection, memory
mirroring and memory sparing.
The Xeon Quad Core/Dual Core Processor Features
Designed to be used with conjunction of the 5000V chipset, the Xeon Quad Core/
Dual Core Processor provides a feature set as follows:
The Xeon Dual Core Processors
*L1 Cache Size: Instruction Cache (32KB/16KB), Data Cache (32KB/24KB)
*L2 Cache Size: 4MB/2MB (per core)
*Data Bus Transfer Rate: 8.5 GB/s
*Package: FC-LGA6/FC-LGA4, 771 Lands
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1-3 Special Features
Recovery from AC Power Loss
BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC
power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to
remain powered off (in which case you must hit the power switch to turn it back on)
or for it to automatically return to a power- on state. See the Power Lost Control
setting in the Advanced BIOS Setup section to change this setting. The default
setting is Last State.
1-4 PC Health Monitoring
This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i.
All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health moni-
toring.
Onboard Voltage Monitoring
An onboard voltage monitor will scan these voltages continuously: the CPU Cores,
Chipset Voltage, +1.8V, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, +3.3V Standby, +5V Standby and
VBAT. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given or an error message is
sent to the screen. Users can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity
of the voltage monitor.
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control
The PC health monitor can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The onboard
CPU and chassis fans are controlled by Thermal Management via BIOS (under
Hardware Monitoring in the Advanced Setting).
Environmental Temperature Control
The thermal control sensor monitors the CPU temperature in real time and will turn
on the thermal control fan whenever the CPU temperature exceeds a user-defined
threshold. The overheat circuitry runs independently from the CPU. Once it detects
that the CPU temperature is too high, it will automatically turn on the thermal fan
control to prevent any overheat damage to the CPU. The onboard chassis thermal
circuitry can monitor the overall system temperature and alert users when the chas-
sis temperature is too high.
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CPU Overheat LED and Control
This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat warning function
in the BIOS. This allows the user to define an overheat temperature. When the CPU
temperature reaches the pre-defined overheat threshold, both the overheat fan and
the warning LED are triggered.
System Resource Alert
This feature is available when used with Supero Doctor III in the Windows OS
environment or used with Supero Doctor II in Linux. Supero Doctor is used to
notify the user of certain system events. For example, if the system is running low
on virtual memory and there is insufficient hard drive space for saving the data,
you can be alerted of the potential problem. You can also configure Supero Doctor
to provide you with warnings when the system temperature goes beyond a pre-
defined range.
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ACPI Features
ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifi-
cation defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard
way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including
its hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system
to automatically turn on and off peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard
disk drives and printers. This also includes consumer devices connected to the PC
such as VCRs, TVs, telephones and stereos.
In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI
provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play and an operating
system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug
and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor architecture-independent
implementation that is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows
2003 Servers.
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator
When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking
to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the
CPU will wake-up and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.
Main Switch Override Mechanism
When an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a system
suspend button to make the system enter a SoftOff state. The monitor will be
suspended and the hard drive will spin down. Pressing the power button again
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will cause the whole system to wake-up. During the SoftOff state, the ATX power
supply provides power to keep the required circuitry in the system alive. In case
the system malfunctions and you want to turn off the power, just press and hold
the power button for 4 seconds. This option can be set in the Power section of the
BIOS Setup routine.
External Modem Ring-On
Wake-up events can be triggered by a device such as the external modem ringing
when the system is in the Standby or Off state. Note that external modem ring-on
can only be used with an ATX 2.01 (or above) compliant power supply.
Wake-On-LAN is defined as the ability of a management application to remotely
power up a computer that is powered off. Remote PC setup, up-dates and asset
tracking can occur after hours and on weekends so that daily LAN traffic is kept
to a minimum and users are not interrupted. The motherboard has a 3-pin header
(WOL) to connect to the 3-pin header on a Network Interface Card (NIC) that has
WOL capability. In addition, an onboard LAN controller can also support WOL
without any connection to the WOL header. The 3-pin WOL header is to be used
with a LAN add-on card only.
Note: Wake-On-LAN requires an ATX 2.01 (or above) compliant power supply.
1-6 Power Supply
As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and
reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU
clock rates.
The X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i can only accommodate 24-pin ATX power supply. Although
most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the motherboard,
some are inadequate. You should use one that will supply at least 400W of power.
In addition, the 12V 8-pin is also required for adequate power supply to the CPU.
Also your power supply must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports.
It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX
power supply Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant (info at
present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise. It
is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems
caused by power surges.
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1-7 Super I/O
The disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a floppy disk drive
controller that is compatible with industry standard 82077/765, a data separator,
write pre-compensation circuitry, decode logic, data rate selection, a clock generator,
drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic. The wide range of functions
integrated onto the Super I/O greatly reduces the number of components required
for interfacing with floppy disk drives. The Super I/O supports 360 K, 720 K, 1.2
M, 1.44 M or 2.88 M disk drives and data transfer rates of 250 Kb/s, 500 Kb/s or
1 Mb/s. It also provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication
ports (UARTs). Both UARTs provide legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2
Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s,
which support higher speed modems.
The Super I/O supports one PC-compatible printer port (SPP), Bi-directional Printer
Port (BPP) , Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) or Extended Capabilities Port (ECP).
The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power manage-
ment through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management
to reduce power consumption.
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Chapter 2
Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Electro-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent
damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following
measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Precautions
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic
bag.
• Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in
use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the motherboard.
• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manu-
facturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explo-
sion.
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When
unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.
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2-2 Processor and Heatsink Fan Installation
When handling the processor package, avoid placing
!
direct pressure on the label area of the fan.
Notes:
1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing
or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor
into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
2. Intel's boxed Xeon CPU package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel-certified multi-di-
rectional heatsink and fan.
3. Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU
heatsink and fan.
4. When purchasing a motherboard with an LGA 771 CPU Socket, make sure that
the CPU plastic cap is in place and none of the CPU Socket pins are bent; other-
wise, contact the retailer immediately.
5. Refer to the MB Features Section for more details on CPU support.
Installation of the LGA771 Processor
Load Lever
PnP Cap on
top of the
Load Plate
1. Press the load lever to release
the load plate, which covers the CPU
socket, from its locking position.
2. Gently lift the load lever to open the
load plate.
Load Plate
(with PnP Cap
attached)
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North Center Edge
3. Use your thumb and your index
finger to hold the CPU at the North
Center Edge and the South Center
Edge of the CPU.
4. Align CPU Pin1 (the CPU corner
marked with a triangle) against the
socket corner that is marked with a
triangle cutout.
South Center Edge
gold dot
5. Align the CPU key that is the
semi-circle cutout below a gold dot
against the socket key, the notch on
the same side of the triangle cutout
on the socket.
Socket Key
(Socket Notch)
CPU Key (semi-
circle cutout)
6. Once aligned, carefully lower the
CPU straight down to the socket.
(**Do not drop the CPU on the socket.
Do not move the CPU horizontally or
vertically. Do not rub the CPU against
the surface or against any pins of the
socket to avoid damage to the CPU
or the socket.)
below the circle.
Corner with a
triangle cutout
CPU Pin1
7. With the CPU installed in the
socket, inspect the four corners of
the CPU to make sure that the CPU
is properly installed. Then, close the
load plate.
Load Lever
CPU in the CPU socket
8. Use your thumb to gently push the
load lever down to lock it.
9. If the CPU is properly installed into
the socket, the plastic cap will be
automatically released from the load
plate when the clip is pushed in the
clip lock. Remove the plastic cap from
the motherboard.
Plastic cap
is released
from the
load plate
if CPU
!
(Warning: Please save the
plastic PnP cap. The motherboard
must be shipped with the PnP cap
properly installed to protect the CPU
socket pins. Shipment without the
PnP cap properly installed will cause
damage to the socket pins.)
properly
installed.
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Installation of the Heatsink
CEK Heatsink Installation
CEK Passive Heatsink
1. Do not apply any thermal grease to
the heatsink or the CPU die; the required
amount has already been applied.
2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so
that the four mounting holes are aligned with
those on the retention mechanism.
Screw#1
Screw#2
3. Screw in two diagonal screws (ie the #1
and the #2 screws) until just snug (-do not
fully tighten the screws to avoid possible
damage to the CPU.)
Screw#1
4. Finish the installation by fully tightening
all four screws.
Screw#2
To Un-install the Heatsink
Warning: We do not recommend that
the CPU or the heatsink be removed.
!
However, if you do need to uninstall
the heatsink, please follow the instruc-
tions on the next page to uninstall the
heatsink to prevent damage done to
the CPU or the CPU socket.
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1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws
from the motherboard in the sequence as
shown in the picture on the right.
2. Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture
on the right and gently wriggle the heatsink to
loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive
force when wriggling the heatsink!!)
3. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove the
heatsink from the CPU socket.
4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the
heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease.
Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease
on the surface before you re-install the CPU
and the heatsink.
Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis
All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chas-
sis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard
and chassis match. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in
tightly. Then, use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard
tray. (Note: some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take
precautionary measures to prevent damage done to these components when you
install the motherboard into the chassis.)
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2-3 Installing DIMMs
Note: Check the Super Micro web site for recommended memory modules.
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM
modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the
memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1).
DIMM Installation (See Figure 2-2)
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM
#1A. For better memory performance, please install two modules at a time,
beginning with DIMM #1A, DIMM #2A, then DIMM #1B, DIMM #2B, and DIMM
#1C, DIMM #2C. (See the Memory Installation Table Below.)
2. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along
the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incorrectly.
3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot.
Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above).
Memory Support
The X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i supports up to 16 GB fully buffered (FBD) ECC DDR2
533/667 in 6 DIMMs. Populating DIMM modules with pairs of memory modules of
the same size and same type will result in better memory performance.
Note 1: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than
4 GB of memory.
Optimized DIMM Population Configurations
Number
Bank 1
Bank 2
of DIMMs
2 DIMMs 1A
------ ------ 2A
------ ------
4 DIMMs 1A
6 DIMMs 1A
1B
1B
------ 2A
1C 2A
2B
2B
------
2C
(Notes: i. DIMM slot# specified: DIMM slot to be
populated; “---“: DIMM slot not to be populated. ii.
Both FBD 533 MHz and 667MHz DIMMs are
supported; however, we recommend that you use
the memory modules of the same speed and of
the same type on a motherboard. iii. For memory
to work properly, you need to follow the restrictions
listed above. )
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Note 2: Due to memory allocation to system devices, memory remaining available
for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in
memory availability is disproportional. (Refer to the following Memory Availability
Table for details.
Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability
System Device
Size
Physical Memory
Remaining (-Available)
(4 GB Total System Memory)
Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS)
Local APIC
1 MB
3.99
3.99
3.99
3.99
3.76
3.51
3.01
4 KB
Area Reserved for the chipset
I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)
2 MB
4 KB
PCI Enumeration Area 1
PCI Express (256 MB)
256 MB
256 MB
PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256- 512 MB
MB boundary-
VGA Memory
16 MB
1 MB
2.85
2.84
2.84
TSEG
Memory available to OS and other applications
Installing and Removing DIMMs
DDR2 FBD DIMM
VL-3
SUPER X7D
To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it
snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at
the bottom.
To Remove:
Use your thumbs
to gently push the
release tabs near
both ends of the
module to release
it from the slot.
Top View of DDR2 FBD Slot
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2-4 Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports
The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See
Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.
Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports
2
4
VL-3
SUPER X7D
5
6
7 8
1
3
Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions
Back Panel Connectors
1. Keyboard (Purple)
2. PS/2 Mouse (Green)
3. Back Panel USB Port 0
4. Back Panel USB Port 1
5. COM Port 1 (Turquoise)
6. VGA Port (Blue)
7. Gigabit LAN 1
8. Gigabit LAN 2
(*See Section 2-5 for details.)
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Front Control Panel
JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally
located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are de-
signed specifically for use with Super Micro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the
descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the
following section for descriptions and pin definitions.
JF1 Header Pins
20 19
Ground
NMI
X
X
Vcc
Power LED
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Vcc
Vcc
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED
Vcc
Vcc
OH/Fan Fail LED
PWR Fail LED
Vcc
Reset
Reset Button
Power Button
Ground
Ground
PWR
2
1
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NMI Button
NMI Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The non-maskable interrupt button
header is located on pins 19 and 20
of JF1. Refer to the table on the right
for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
19
20
Control
Ground
Power LED
Power LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The Power LED connection is located
on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the
table on the right for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
15
16
+5V
Ground
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
A. NMI
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
B. PWR LED
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
20 19
Ground
X
NMI A
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
X
LAN1
LAN2
BPower LED
I-Button
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
OH/Fan Fail LED
PWR Fail LED
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Reset
PWR
Reset Button
Ground
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
Power Button
Ground
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
2
1
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
SATA0 SATA2
USB2/3
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HDD LED
HDD LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The HDD LED connection is located
on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a
hard drive LED cable here to display
disk activity (for any hard drives on
the system, including SAS, Serial ATA
and IDE). See the table on the right
for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
13
14
+5V
HD Active
NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators
The NIC (Network Interface Control-
ler) LED connection for GLAN port1 is
located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1 and
the LED connection for GLAN Port2
is on Pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC
LED cables to display network activity.
Refer to the table on the right for pin
definitions.
GLAN1/2 LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
9/11
Vcc
10/12 Ground
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
A. HDD LED
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
B. NIC1 LED
C. NIC2 LED
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
20 19
Ground
X
VGA
NMI
X
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
Vcc
Power LED
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
HDD LED
A
SIMLP
Slot6
B NIC1 LED
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
NIC2 LED
JWD
C
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
OH/Fan Fail LED
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
PWR Fail LED
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
Reset
PWR
Reset Button
Power Button
Ground
Ground
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
SATA0 SATA2
USB2/3
2
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OH/Fan Fail LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail
connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to
provide advanced warning of chassis
overheating or fan failure. Refer to the
table on the right for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
7
8
Vcc
Ground
OH/Fan Fail Indicator
Status
State Definition
Off
On
Normal
Overheat
Fan Fail
Flash-
ing
Power Fail LED
PWR Fail LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The Power Fail LED connection is
located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer
to the table on the right for pin defini-
tions.
Pin# Definition
5
6
Vcc
Ground
A. OH/Fan Fail LED
B. PWR Supply Fail
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
20 19
Ground
NMI
X
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
X
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
Vcc
CPU2
Power LED
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
OH/Fan Fail LED
A
PWR Fail LED
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
B
Reset
Reset Button
Power Button
Ground
Ground
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PWR
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
2
1
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
SATA0 SATA2
USB2/3
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Reset Button
The Reset Button connection is located
on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the
hardware reset switch on the computer
case. Refer to the table on the right for
pin definitions.
Reset Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
3
4
Reset
Ground
Power Button
The Power Button connection is located
on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily con-
tacting both pins will power on/off the sys-
tem. This button can also be configured
to function as a suspend button (with a
setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To
turn off the power when set to suspend
mode, press the button for at least 4
seconds. Refer to the table on the right
for pin definitions.
Power Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
1
2
Signal
+3V Standby
A. Reset Button
B. PWR Button
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
20 19
Ground
X
NMI
X
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
Vcc
CPU2
Power LED
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
OH/Fan Fail LED
PWR Fail LED
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Reset
Reset Button
A
Power Button
Ground
Ground
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PWR
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
B
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
2
1
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
SATA0 SATA2
USB2/3
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ATX Power 24-pin Connector
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
Pin #
1
Definition
+3.3V
+3.3V
COM
ATX Power Connector
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
+3.3V
-12V
There are a 24-pin main power supply
connector(JPW1) and an 8-pin CPU
PWR connector (JPW3) on the moth-
erboard. These power connectors
meet the SSI EPS 12V specification.
See the table on the right for pin defi-
nitions. For the 8-pin PWR (JPW3),
please refer to the item listed below.
2
COM
PS_ON
COM
COM
COM
Res (NC)
+5V
3
4
+5V
5
COM
6
+5V
7
COM
8
PWR_OK
5VSB
+12V
9
+5V
10
11
12
+5V
+12V
COM
+3.3V
Processor Power Connector
12V 8-pin Power CPU
Connector
In addition to the Primary ATX power
connector (above), the 12V 8-pin CPU
PWR connector at JPW3 must also
be connected to your motherboard.
See the table on the right for pin
definitions.
Pin Definitions
Pins
Definition
Ground
+12V
1 through 4
5 through 8
Required Connection
A
B
8-Pin
PWR
A. 24-pin ATX PWR
JPWF
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
LE2
JAR
Mouse
B. 8-pin Processor PWR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
SATA0 SATA2
USB2/3
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Back Panel USB
(USB0/1)
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Pin# Definitions
There are six USB 2.0 (Universal
Serial Bus) ports/headers on the
motherboard. Two of them are Back
Panel USB ports (USB#0/1:J20), and
the other four are Front Panel USB
headers (JUSB1: USB#2/3 JUSB2
USB#4/#5). See the tables on the
right for pin definitions.
1
2
3
4
5
+5V
PO-
PO+
Ground
N/A
Front Panel USB
Pin Definitions (USB2/3/4/5)
USB2/3 USB4/5
Pin #
Definition
+5V
Pin # Definition
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
+5V
PO-
PO-
PO+
Ground
Key
PO+
Ground
No connection
Chassis Intrusion
A Chassis Intrusion header is located
at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the
appropriate cable from the chassis to
inform you of a chassis intrusion when
the chassis is opened.
Chassis Intrusion
Pin Definitions (JL1)
Pin# Definition
1
2
Intrusion Input
Ground
A. Backpanel USB 0/1
B. Front Panel USB 2/3
C. Front Panel USB 4/5
D. Chassis Intrusion
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
A
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
D
PCI-X 133 MHz
Fan3
LE1
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
C
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
PA2
B
USB2/3
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
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Fan Headers
Fan Header
Pin Definitions (Fan1-6)
The X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i has four chassis/sys-
tem fan headers (Fan3 to Fan6) and two CPU
Fans (Fans 1/2).(Note: all these fans are 4-pin
fans. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are
backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin
fans.) See the table on the right for pin defini-
tions. (The onboard fan speeds are controlled
by Thermal Management via BIOS Hardware
Monitoring in the Advanced Setting. Note:
Default: Disabled, When using Thermal Man-
agement setting, please use all 3-pin fans or
all 4-pin fans on the motherboard.)
Pin# Definition
1
2
3
4
Ground
+12V
Tachometer
PWR Modulation
Power Force On Enable/Disable
Power Force On
Enable/Disable
Jumper JPF allows you to enable or disable
the Power Force-On function. If enabled, the
power will always stay on automatically. If this
function is disabled (the normal setting), the
user needs to press the power button to power
on the system.
Jumper Settings (JPF)
Jumper Setting Definition
Open
Normal
(*default)
Closed
Force On
A. Fan 1
B. Fan 2
C. Fan 3
D. Fan 4
E. Fan 5
F. Fan 6
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
A
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
G
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
G. Power Force-on
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
E
F
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
B
C
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
D
Floppy
SATA0 SATA2
USB2/3
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ATX PS/2 Keyboard and
PS/2 Mouse Ports
PS/2 Keyboard and
Mouse Port Pin
Definitions
Pin# Definition
The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2
mouse are located at JKM1. See the
table on the right for pin definitions.
(The mouse port is above the key-
board port. See the table on the right
for pin definitions.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
Data
NC
Ground
VCC
Clock
NC
Serial Port Pin Definitions
(COM1/COM2)
Serial Ports
Pin #
Definition
CD
Pin #
Definition
DSR
COM1 is a connector located on the
IO Backpanel and COM2 is a header
located at JCOM2. See the table on
the right for pin definitions.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RD
RTS
CTS
RI
TD
DTR
Ground
10
NC
(Pin 10 is available on COM2
only. NC: No Connection.)
A. Keyboard/Mouse
B. COM1
AJPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
C. COM2
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
B
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOR
JPA2
C JWOL
y
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
SATA0 SATA2
USB2/3
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Wake-On-Ring
Wake-On-Ring
Pin Definitions
(JWOR)
The Wake-On-Ring header is des-
ignated JWOR. This function allows
your computer to receive and be
awakened by an incoming call to the
modem when the system is in the
suspend state. See the table on the
right for pin definitions. You must have
a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to
use this feature.
Pin# Definition
1
2
Ground
Wake-up
Wake-On-LAN
Wake-On-LAN
Pin Definitions
(JWOL)
The Wake-On-LAN header is located
at JWOL on the motherboard. See the
table on the right for pin definitions.
(You must have a LAN card with a
Wake-On-LAN connector and cable
to use this feature.)
Pin# Definition
1
2
3
+5V Standby
Ground
Wake-up
A. WOR
B. WOL
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/OA
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MB
JWOR
JPA2
JWOL
Floppy
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
SATA0 SATA2
USB2/3
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GLAN1
GLAN 1/2 (Giga-bit Ethernet
Ports)
Two G-bit Ethernet ports are desig-
nated JLAN1 and JLAN2 on the I/O
backplane. This port accepts RJ45
type cables.
GLAN2
Power LED/Speaker
Speaker Connector
On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for
a power LED and pins 4-7 are for the
speaker. See the table on the right
for speaker pin definitions. Note:
The speaker connector pins are for
use with an external speaker. If you
wish to use the onboard speaker, you
should close pins 6-7 with a jumper.
Pin Setting Definition
Pins 6-7 Internal Speaker
Pins 4-7 External Speaker
A. GLAN1/2
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
B. PWR LED/Speaker
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VG
A
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
LAN2
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM B
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
SATA0 SATA2
USB2/3
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Alarm Reset
Alarm Reset
If three power supplies are installed
and Alarm Reset (JAR) is enabled, the
system will notify you when any of the
three power modules fails. Connect
JAR to a micro-switch to enable you
to turn off the alarm that is activated
when a power module fails. See the
table on the right for pin definitions.
Pin Setting Definition
Pin 1
Pin 2
Ground
+5V
VGA Connector
A VGA connector (J15) is located next
to the COM1 port on the IO backplane.
Refer to the board layout below for
the location.
A. Alarm Reset
B. VGA
JPWF
8-Pin
P
A
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
B
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
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USB2/3
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Power SMB (I2 C) Connector
PWR SMB
Pin Definitions
Power SMB (I2 C) Connector (JI2C) moni-
tors the status of the power supply, Fan
and system temperature. See the table on
the right for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
1
2
Clock
Data
3
4
5
PWR Fail
Ground
+3.3V
SGPIO Headers
Four SGPIO (Serial General Purpose
Input/Output) headers are located on the
motherboard. These headers are used to
"talk to" the System Monitoring Chip on
the backplane. T-SGPIO0 and T-SGPIO1
are used to monitor SATA activities, while
3-SGPIO0and3-SGPIO1areused forSAS*
connections. See the table on the right for
pin definitions. Refer to the board layout
below for the locations of the headers.
SGPIO
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
Pin
2
Definition
*NC
1
3
*NC
Ground
4
DATA Out
5
7
Load
6
8
Ground
*NC
Clock
*Note: NC= No Connections
(3-SGPIO0/1: X7DVL-3 Only.)
A. PWR SMB
B. T-SGPIO#0
C. T-SGPIO#1
D. 3-SGPIO#0
E. 3-SGPIO#1
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
A
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
Buzzer
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
C
B
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
D
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
E
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
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USB2/3
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2-6 Jumper Settings
Explanation of
Jumpers
3
2
1
Connector
Pins
To modifytheoperationofthemotherboard,
jumpers can be used to choose between
optional settings. Jumpers create shorts
between two pins to change the function
of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with
a square solder pad on the printed circuit
board. Seethemotherboardlayoutpages
for jumper locations.
Jumper
Cap
3
2
1
Setting
Pin 1-2 short
Note:Ontwopinjumpers,"Closed"means
the jumper is on and "Open" means the
jumper is off the pins.
GLAN Enable
GLAN Enable/Disable
Pin# Definition
JPL1/JPL2 enable or disable GLAN
Port1/GLAN Port2 on the motherboard.
See the table on the right for jumper set-
tings. The default setting is enabled.
1-2
2-3
Enabled (*default)
Disabled
A. GLAN Port1 Enable
B. GLAN Port2 Enable
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
A
JPL1
JPL2
JC
Floppy
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CMOS Clear
JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact
pads to prevent the accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal
object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short
the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clear-
ing CMOS. Note: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the
system, remove the AC power cord and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.
Watch Dog Enable/Disable
Watch Dog
Jumper Settings (JWD)
Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot
Jumper Setting Definition
the system when a software application hangs.
Pins 1-2
Reset
(*default)
Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an applica-
tion hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-
maskable interrupt signal for the application
hangs. See the table on the right for jumper set-
tings. Watch Dog must also be enabled in the
BIOS.
Pins 2-3
Open
NMI
Disabled
A. Clear CMOS
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
B. Watch Dog Enable
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
CI-X 133 MHz
B
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCIAMHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Printer
LSI SAS
S I/O
Controller
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
Slot1
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
Floppy
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
SATA0 SATA2
USB2/3
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VGA Enable/Disable
VGA Enable/Disable Jumper
Settings
JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the
VGA port. The default position is on pins
1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the table
on the right for jumper settings.
Both Jumpers Definition
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Enabled (*Default)
Disabled
I2C Bus to PCI Slots
2
I C to PCI-Slots
Jumper Settings
Jumpers JPI2C1/JPI2C2 allow you to
connect the System Management Bus
(I2C) to PCI slots. The default setting is
Open to disable the connection. See the
table on the right for jumper settings.
Jumper Setting Definition
1-2
2-3
Enabled
Disabled (*Default)
B
A. VGA Enabled
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
2
B. I C Bus to PCI slots
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
A
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Printer
LSI SAS
S I/O
Controller
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
Slot1
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
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PWR Supply Failure/PWR
Fault Detect (JPWF)
PWR Supply PWR Fault
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
The system can notify you in the event
of a power supply failure. This feature is
available when three power supply units
are installed in the chassis with one act-
ing as a backup. If you only have one
or two power supply units installed, you
should disable this (the default setting)
with JPWF to prevent false alarms.
Closed
Open
Enabled
Disabled (*Default)
SAS Enable/Disable
SAS Enable/Disable Jumper
Settings
JPA1 allows you to enable or disable
SAS Connectors. The default position is
on pins 1 and 2 to enable SAS. See the
table on the right for jumper settings.
Both Jumpers Definition
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Enabled (*Default)
Disabled
A
A. PWR Supply Fail
B. SAS Enable
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
B
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
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Software RAID Enable
Software RAID
Jumper Settings
JPA2 allows you to enable or disable the
function of Software RAID. Close pins 1
& 2 to enable Software RAID (Default).
To use the LSI IT Firmware, close pins
2 &3 and contactTech. Support at Super
Microforfurtherinstructions.Thedefault
position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable
Software RAID. See the table on the
right for jumper settings.
Jumper Settings
Definition
Pins 1-2 (Default)
Software RAID Enabled
LSI IT Firmware Enabled
Pins 2-3 (Note)
(Note: Also contact tech support at Super Micro for
further instructions.)
A. Software RAID Enable
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
LE1
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
S I/O
Controller
JI2C2
A
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
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USB2/3
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Activity
LED
L i n k
LED
2-7 Onboard Indicators
GLAN LEDs
Rear View
(when viewing from the back of the chassis.)
There are two GLAN ports on the moth-
erboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port
has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates
activity, while the power LED may be
green, orange or off to indicate the speed
of the connection. See the tables at right
for more information.
GLAN Activity Indicator
Settings
Color
Status
Definition
Yellow
Flashing
LAN Active
GLAN Link Indicator
Settings
LED Color Definition
Off
No Connection or 10 Mbps
Green
Amber
100 Mbps
1 Gbps
Onboard Power LED (LE1)
There is an Onboard Power LED located
on the motherboard. When this LED is lit,
the system is on. Be sure to turn off the
system and unplug the power cord before
removing or installing components. See
the layout below for the LED location.
A. GLAN Port1 LEDs
B. GLAN Port2 LEDs
C. Onboard PWR LED
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
A
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
B
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
LE1
Slot6
JWD
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
Fan3 C
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Printer
LSI SAS
S I/O
Controller
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
Slot1
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
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POST Code LED Indicators
(LE4, LE5)
POST Code LED Indicators
Settings
There are two POST Code LED Indica-
tors (LE4, LE5) located on the mother-
board. These two LEDs indicate POST
(Power On Self Test) Code Messages
through different sets of green and
yellow light combinations. Refer to
the table on the right for POST Code
Messages. See the layout below for the
LED location.
LE4
LE5
POST Code Message
Yellow: On Green: Off Memory Initialization @
POST 28h
Yellow: Off Green: On System Shadowing @
POST 38h
Yellow: On Green: On CPU Initialization @
POST 0Ah
Yellow Off
Green: Off PCI Initialization @
POST 49h
CPU_VRM Overheat LED
Indicators (LE2/LE3)
CPU_VRM Overheat LED Indicators
Settings
LED#
Description
TherearetwoCPU_VRMOverheatLEDs
(LE2/LE3) located on the motherboard.
These LEDs provide indications for
CPU_VRM Overheating. Refer to the
table on the right for LE2 and LE3
settings. See the layout below for the
LED location.
LE2: On
LE3: On
CPU1_VRM Overheat
CPU2_VRM Overheat
C
A. LE4: POST Code LED
B. LE5: POST Code LED
C. LE2: CPU1_VRM
Overheat LED
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
D. LE3: CPU2_VRM
Overheat LED
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
D
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
BIOS
A
South
Bridge
B
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA5
SATA3
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
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Status LED (D31)
Status LED Indicator
Settings
There is a Status LED Indicator (D31)
located on the motherboard. This LED
displays different colors to show the status
of the system. Refer to the table on the
right for system status. See the layout
below for the LED location.
LED Color Definition
Green
Red
Power On, system: normal
PWR on, PWR problem(s)
occur(s) or JPW3 not
properly installed
Yellow
S5 or S4
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
A. D31: Status LED
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
Fan3
LE1
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
S I/O
Controller
JI2C2
A
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
SATA0 SATA2
USB2/3
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2-8 Parallel Port, Floppy Drive, SIMLP IPMI and Hard Disk
Drive Connections
Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables:
• The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires.
• A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.
Parallel (Printer) Port
Connector
Parallel (Printer) Port Connector
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
Pin #
2
Definition
Auto Feed-
Error-
The parallel (printer) port is located
at J21. See the table on the right for
pin definitions.
1
Strobe-
3
Data Bit 0
Data Bit 1
Data Bit 2
Data Bit 3
Data Bit 4
Data Bit 5
Data Bit 6
Data Bit 7
ACK
4
5
6
Init-
7
8
SLCT IN-
GND
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
BUSY
Write Data
Write Gate
NC
PE
SLCT
A. Parallel Port
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
South
Bridge
A
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
Controller
S I/O
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
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USB2/3
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Floppy Connector
Floppy Drive Connector
Pin Definitions (Floppy)
The floppy connector is located at
J22. See the table below for pin
definitions.
Pin# Definition
Pin #
2
Definition
1
Ground
Ground
Key
FDHDIN
3
4
Reserved
FDEDIN
5
6
7
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
8
Index
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
Motor Enable
Drive Select B
Drive Select B
Motor Enable
DIR
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
STEP
SIMLP IPMI Slot
Write Data
Write Gate
Track 00
There is a Low Profile SIMLP IPMI
Slot on the motherboard. Refer to
the layout below for the IPMI Slot
location.
Write Protect
Read Data
Side 1 Select
Diskette
A. Floppy
B. SIMLP Slot
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
B
SIMLP
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
LE1
Slot6
JWD
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Printer
LSI SAS
S I/O
Controller
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
Slot1
3 MHz
JWOR
JPA2
A
JWOL
Floppy
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
SATA0 SATA2
USB2/3
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IDE Connector
IDE Drive Connectors
Pin Definitions
There is one IDE Connector (JIDE1) on
the motherboard. The IDE Connector is
located next to the Front Panel Control
Connector. See the table on the right for
pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
Pin #
2
Definition
1
Reset IDE
Host Data 7
Host Data 6
Host Data 5
Host Data 4
Host Data 3
Host Data 2
Host Data 1
Host Data 0
Ground
Ground
3
4
Host Data 8
Host Data 9
Host Data 10
Host Data 11
Host Data 12
Host Data 13
Host Data 14
Host Data 15
Key
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
DRQ3
Ground
I/O Write
I/O Read
IOCHRDY
DACK3
Ground
Ground
BALE
Ground
IRQ14
IOCS16
Addr1
Ground
Addr0
Addr2
Chip Select 0
Activity
Chip Select 1
Ground
A. IDE#1
JPWF
8-Pin
PWR
PWR
I2C
24-Pin ATX PWR
KB/
Mouse
LE2
JAR
CPU VRM
USB 0/1
COM1
DIMM 2C (Bank 2)
DIMM 2B (Bank 2)
CPU1
DIMM 2A (Bank 2)
DIMM 1C (Bank 1)
DIMM 1B (Bank 1)
VGA
DIMM 1A (Bank 1)
LAN1
LAN2
I-Button
CPU2
5000V
North Bridge
SUPER
X
7DVL-3
Fan5
Fan6
SIMLP
Slot6
GLAN
CTRLR
Fan2
Fan3
PCI-E x8
Buzzer
PCI-X 133 MHz
JWD
LE1
CPU VRM
Slot5
PCI-X 133 MHz
Graphics
Memory
USB4/5
JL1
Battery
JBT1
T-SGPIO1
JD1
VGA
CTRLR
ESB2
T-SGPIO0
BIOS
South
Bridge
JPG1
Slot1
Printer
LSI SAS
S I/O
A
Controller
JI2C2
JI2C1
D31
PCI 33 MHz
JWOL
JWOR
JPA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
SATA4
JPL1
JPL2
JCOM2
Floppy
SATA0 SATA2
USB2/3
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures
Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all
of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support
Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter.
Note: Always disconnect the power cord before adding, changing or installing
any hardware components.
Before Power On
1. Make sure that there is no short circuit between the motherboard and the chas-
sis.
2. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the motherboard, including those for the
keyboard and mouse.
3. Remove all add-on cards.
4. Install a CPU in CPU Socket and connect the chassis speaker and the power
LED to the motherboard. (Make sure the CPU is properly seated. Be sure to
check all jumper settings as well.)
5. Use only the correct type of CMOS onboard battery as recommended by the
Manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid pos-
sible explosion.
No Power
1. Make sure that there is no short circuit between the motherboard and the chas-
sis.
2. Verify that all jumpers are set to their default positions.
3. Check that the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.
4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.
5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies
~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
No Video
1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and
cables.
2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to the Appendix
for details on beep codes.
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Losing the System’s Setup Configuration
1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power
supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to
Section 1-6 for details on recommended power supplies.
2. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies
~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
3. If the above steps do not fix the Setup Configuration problem, contact your
vendor for repairs.
NOTE
If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics
card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to App. B.
Memory Errors
1. Make sure the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed.
2. Determine if DIMMs of different speeds or types have been installed and verify
that the BIOS setup is configured for the fastest speed of RAM used. It is
recommended to use the same RAM speed for all DIMMs in the system.
3. Make sure you are using the correct type of DDR2 Fully Buffered (FBD) ECC
533/667 SDRAM (*recommended by the manufacturer.)
4. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping a single module between
four slots and noting the results.
5. Make sure all memory modules are fully seated in their slots. For better memory
performance, please install two modules at a time, beginning with Bank 1, then
Bank 2, and so on (see Section 2-3).
6. Check the position of the 115V/230V switch on the power supply.
3-2 Technical Support Procedures
Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note
that as a motherboard manufacturer, Super Micro does not sell directly to end-us-
ers, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting
services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system
configuration that was sold to you.
1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Ques-
tion' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our web site (http://
com/support/bios/.
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3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when
contacting Super Micro for technical support:
•Motherboard model and PCB revision number
•BIOS release date/version (this can be seen on the initial display when your
system first boots up)
•System configuration
An example of a Technical Support form is on our web site at
4. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready
when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be reached
2.
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can
support?
Answer: The X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i has six 240-pin DIMM slots that support DDR2
FBD ECC 533/667 SDRAM modules. It is strongly recommended that you do not
mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. (See Chapter 2 for detailed
Information.)
Question: How do I update my BIOS?
Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are experi-
encing no problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our web
message and the info on how to update your BIOS on our web site. Also, check
the current BIOS revision and make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before
downloading. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your
computer. Unzip the BIOS files onto a bootable floppy and reboot your system.
Follow the Readme.txt to continue flashing the BIOS.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to
prevent possible system boot failure!
Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?
Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will
greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and install the
applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows
and security and audio drivers.
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3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-
fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your
vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning
to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the
outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and
handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service
is complete.
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-
curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
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Chapter 4: BIOS
Chapter 4
BIOS
4-1
Introduction
This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i.
The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using
a floppy disk-based program.
Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or
deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual
changes to the BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.
System BIOS
The BIOS is the Basic Input Output System used in all IBM® PC, XT™, AT®, and
PS/2® compatible computers. The Phoenix BIOS stores the system parameters,
types of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the CMOS. The CMOS memory requires
very little electrical power. When the computer is turned off, a backup battery pro-
vides power to the CMOS Logic, enabling it to retain system parameters. Each time
the computer is powered on, the computer is configured with the values stored in
the CMOS Logic by the system BIOS, which gains control at boot up.
How To Change the Configuration Data
The CMOS information that determines the system parameters may be changed by
entering the BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing the
<Delete> key at the appropriate time during system boot. (See below.)
Starting the Setup Utility
Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test. As
the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the
BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens,
such as the Security and Power menus. Beginning with Section 4-3, detailed de-
scriptions are given for each parameter setting in the Setup utility.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS
to prevent possible boot failure.
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4-2 Running Setup
*Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.
The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the ap-
propriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in
this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how
to set the options (see the next page).
When you first power on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately acti-
vated.
While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two
ways:
1.
By pressing <Delete> immediately after turning the system on, or
2.
When the message shown below appears briefly at the bottom of the screen
during the POST (Power On Self-Test), press the <Delete> key to activate the main
Setup menu:
Press the <Delete> key to enter Setup
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Main BIOS Setup
All main Setup options are described in this section. The main BIOS Setup screen
is displayed below.
Use the Up/Down arrow keys to move among the different settings in each menu.
Use the Left/Right arrow keys to change the options for each setting.
Press the <Esc> key to exit the CMOS Setup Menu. The next section describes in
detail how to navigate through the menus.
Items that use submenus are indicated with the Xicon. With the item highlighted,
press the <Enter> key to access the submenu.
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Main BIOS Setup Menu
Main Setup Features
System Time
To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate
fields. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data.
System Date
Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields, and enter the correct
data. Press the <Enter> key to save the data.
BIOS Date
This field displays the date when this version of BIOS was built.
Legacy Diskette A
This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette A.
The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB,
3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in.
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XIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA
Port2 and SATA Port3
These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/
Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master
slots. Hit <Enter> to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options
of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly. The items included in
the sub-menu are:
Type
This option allows the user to select the type of IDE hard drive. Select Auto to
allow the BIOS to automatically configure the parameters of the HDD installed at
the connection. Enter a number between 1 to 39 to select a predetermined HDD
type. Select User to allow the user to enter the parameters of the HDD installed.
Select CDROM if a CDROM drive is installed. Select ATAPI if a removable disk
drive is installed.
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CHS Format
The following items will be displayed by the BIOS:
TYPE: This item displays the type of IDE or SATA Device.
Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders.
Headers: This item indicates the number of headers.
Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors.
Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum storage capacity of the
system.
LBA Format
The following items will be displayed by the BIOS:
Total Sectors: This item displays the number of total sectors available in the
LBA Format.
Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum capacity in the LBA
Format.
Multi-Sector Transfers
This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used
in multi-sector transfer. The options are Disabled, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and
16 Sectors.
LBA Mode Control
This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Channel 0
Master Device via the LBA mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
32 Bit I/O
This option allows the user to enable or disable the function of 32-bit data transfer.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Transfer Mode
This option allows the user to set the transfer mode. The options are Standard,
Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1 and FPIO4/DMA2.
Ultra DMA Mode
This option allows the user to select Ultra DMA Mode. The options are Disabled,
Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4, and Mode 5.
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Parallel ATA
This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of the Parallel ATA.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Serial ATA
This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of the Serial ATA. The
options are Disabled and Enabled.
Native Mode Operation
Select the native mode for ATA. The options are: Parallel ATA, Serial ATA, Both,
and Auto.
SATA Controller Mode
Select Compatible to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be automatically-detected
and be placed in the Legacy Mode by the BIOS. Select Enhanced to allow the
SATA and PATA drives to be to be automatically-detected and be placed in the
Native IDE Mode. (*Note: The Enhanced mode is supported by the Windows
2000 OS or a later version.)
When the SATA Controller Mode is set to "Enhanced", the following items will
display:
Serial ATA (SATA) RAID Enable
Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (*For the Windows OS
environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled. If this item is
set to Disabled, the item-SATA AHCI Enable will be available.) The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
SATA AHCI
Select Enable to enable the function of Serial ATA Advanced Host Interface. (*Take
caution when using this function. This feature is for advanced programmers only.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.)
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System Memory
This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present
in the system.
Extended Memory
This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being
present in the system.
4-4 Advanced Setup
ChooseAdvancedfromthe PhoenixBIOSSetupUtilitymainmenuwiththearrowkeys.
You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub
menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>.
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XBoot Features
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
QuickBoot Mode
If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by
skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled
and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed.
QuietBoot
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the graphic logo screen during
boot-up.
POST Errors
Set to Enabled to display POST Error Messages if an error occurs during bootup.
If set to Disabled, the system will continue to boot without displaying any error
message even when a boot error occurs.
ACPI Mode
Use the setting to determine if you want to employACPI (Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface) power management on your system. The options are
Yes and No.
Power Button Behavior
If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user
hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user
presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off
and 4-sec override.
Resume On Modem Ring
Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by
your modem. The options are On and Off.
Power Loss Control
This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns
after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Stay Off, Power On, and
Last State.
Watch Dog
If enabled, this option will automatically reset the system if the system is not
active for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Summary Screen
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the summary screen which displays
the system configuration during bootup.
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XMemory Cache
Cache System BIOS Area
This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used
as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) data into this reserved
memory area. Select Write Protect to enable this function, and this area will be
reserved for BIOS ROM access only. Select Uncached to disable this function and
make this area available for other devices.
Cache Video BIOS Area
This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be
used as a Video BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) data into this
reserved memory area. Select Write Protect to enable the function and this area
will be reserved for Video BIOS ROM access only. Select Uncached to disable this
function and make this area available for other devices.
Cache Base 0-512K
If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the base memory area: block
0-512K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM
(SDROM) or to be written into L1, L2 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU
operations. Select Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow
data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the
same time. Select Write Protect to prevent data from being written into the base
memory area of Block 0-512K. Select Write Back to allow the CPU to write data
back directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast
CPU data processing and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through,
Write Protect, and Write Back.
Cache Base 512K-640K
If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the memory area: 512K-640K
to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM)
or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations.
Select Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data to
be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time.
Select Write Protect to prevent data from being written into the base memory
area of Block 512-640K. Select Write Back to allow the CPU to write data back
directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU
data processing and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write
Protect, and Write Back.
Cache Extended Memory
If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to
be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM)
or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations.
Select Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data
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to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same
time. Select Write Protect to prevent data from being written into the extended
memory area above 1MB. Select Write Back to allow the CPU to write data back
directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU
data processing and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write
Protect, and Write Back.
Discrete MTRR Allocation
If enabled, MTRRs (-Memory Type Range Registers) are configured as distinct,
separate units and cannot be overlapped. If enabled, the user can achieve better
graphic effects when using a Linux graphic driver that requires the write-combining
configuration with 4GB or more memory. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
XPCI Configuration
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices.
Onboard GLAN1/Onboard GLAN2 (Gigabit- LAN) OPROM Configure
Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from GLAN. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
Onboard Storage OPROM Configure
Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from an onboard storage device.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
PCI-Exp. I/O Performance
Some add-on cards perform faster with the coalesce feature, which limits the
payload size to 128 Bytes; while others, with a payload size of 256 Bytes which
inhibits the coalesce feature. Please refer to your add-on card user guide for the
desired setting. The options are 256 Bytes and 128 Bytes.
PCI Parity Error Forwarding
The feature allows SERR and PERR errors detected in PCI slots to be sent
(forwarded) to the BIOS DMI Event Log for the user to review. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
Reset Configuration Data
If set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Configuration Data- (ESCD)
area. The options are Yes and No.
Frequency for PCI-X#5-#6
This option allows the user to change the bus frequency for the devices installed
in the slot indicated. The options are Auto, PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66 MHz, PCI-X 66
MHz, PCI-X 100 MHz, and PCI-X 133 MHz.
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XSlot1 PCI 33MHz, Slot5 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot6 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot6
<Ext> PCI-Exp. x8
Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the
following:
Option ROM Scan
When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
Enable Master
This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Latency Timer
This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high-
throughout device may benefit from a greater clock rate. The options are Default,
0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. For Unix, Novell and
other Operating Systems, please select the option: other. If a drive fails after
the installation of a new software, you might want to change this setting and
try again. A different OS requires a different Bus Master clock rate.
Large Disk Access Mode
This setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. The options are
DOS or Other (for Unix, Novelle NetWare and other operating systems).
XAdvanced Chipset Control
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect
setup, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect DRAM timing may cause
the system become unstable. When this occurs, reset the setting to the default
setting.
SERR Signal Condition
This setting specifies the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted.
The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit, and Both.
4GB PCI Hole Granularity
This feature allows you to select the granularity of PCI hole for PCI slots. If MTRRs
are not enough, this option may be used to reduce MTRR occupation. The options
are: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB and 2GB.
Memory Branch Mode
This option determines how the memory branch operates. System address space
can either be interleaved between two channels or Sequential from one channel
to another. Single Channel 0 allows a single DIMM population during system
manufacturing. The options are Sequential and Single Channel 0.
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Branch 0 Rank Interleaving
Select enable to enable the functions of Memory Interleaving for Branch 0 Rank.
The options for Memory Interleaving are 1:1, 2:1 and 4:1.
Branch 0 Rank Sparing
Select enable to enable the sparing feature for Branch 0 Rank. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
Enhanced x8 Detection
Select Enabled to enable Enhanced x8 DRAM UC Error Detection. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
High Temperature DRAM Operation
When set to Enabled, the BIOS will refer to the SPD table to set the maximum
DRAM temperature. If disabled, the BIOS will set the maximum DRAM temperature
based on a predefined value. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
AMB Thermal Sensor
Select Enabled to enable the thermal sensor embedded in Advanced Memory
Buffer on a fully buffered memory module for thermal monitoring. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
Thermal Throttle
Select Enabled to enable the function of closed-loop thermal throttling on the fully
buffered (FBD) memory modules. In the closed-loop thermal environment, thermal
throttling will be activated when the temperature of the FBD DIMM device exceeds
a predefined threshold. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Global Activation Throttle
Select Enabled to enable the function of open-loop global thermal throttling on the
fully buffered (FBD) memory modules and allow global thermal throttling to become
active when the number of activate controls exceed a predefined number. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
Snoop Filter
Select Enabled to eliminate snoop traffic to the graphics port to greatly improve
system performance when running graphics intensive applications. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
Crystal Beach Features
This feature cooperates with the Intel I/OAT (Acceleration Technology) to accelerate
the performance of TOE devices. (*Note: A TOE device is a specialized, dedicated
processor that is installed on an add-on card or a network card to handle some or all
packet processing of this add-on card. For this motherboard, the TOE device is built
inside the ESB 2 South Bridge chip.) The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Route Port 80h Cycles to
This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The
options are Disabled, PCI and LPC.
Clock Spectrum Feature
If Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused
by the components and will attempt to decrease the interference whenever needed.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Enabling Multi-Media Timer
Select Yes to activate a set of timers that are alternative to the traditional 8254
timers for the OS use. The options are Yes and No.
USB Function
Select Enabled to enable the function of USB devices specified. The settings are
Enabled and Disabled.
Legacy USB Support
This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings
are Enabled and Disabled.
XAdvanced Processor Options
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
CPU Speed
This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor.
Frequency Ratio (Available when supported by the CPU.)
The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU.
The options are: Default, x12, x13, x14, x15, x16, x17 and x18.
Hyperthreading (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to use the Hyperthreading Technology, which will result in increased
CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Core-Multi-Processing (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to
Intel's web site for more information.) The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Machine Checking (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to activate the function of Machine Checking and allow the CPU to
detect and report hardware (machine) errors via a set of model-specific registers
(MSRs). The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Thermal Management 2 (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to use Thermal Management 2 (TM2) which will lower CPU voltage
and frequency when the CPU temperature reaches a predefined overheat threshold.
Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), allowing CPU clocking to be
regulated via CPU Internal Clock modulation when the CPU temperature reaches
the overheat threshold.
C1 Enhanced Mode (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State to lower CPU voltage/frequency to
prevent overheat. The options are Enabled and Disabled. (Note: please refer to
Intel’s web site for detailed information.)
Execute Disable Bit (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit and allow the processor to classify
areas in memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, and
thus preventing a worm or a virus from inserting and creating a flood of codes to
overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.
(*Note: this feature is available when your OS and your CPU support the function
of Execute Disable Bit.) The options are Disabled and Enabled. (Note: For more
information regarding hardware/software support for this function, please refer to
Intel's and Microsoft's web sites.)
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU.)
The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The
CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to this option to enabled to enable the hardware components that are used in
conjunction with software programs to prefetch data in order to shorten execution
cycles and maximize data processing efficiency. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
Direct Cache Access (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enable to route inbound network IO traffic directly into processor caches
to reduce memory latency and improve network performance. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
DCA Delay Clocks (Available when supported by the CPU.)
This feature allows the user to set the clock delay setting from snoop to prefetch
for Direct Cache Access. Select a setting from 8 (bus cycles) to 120 (bus cycles)
(in 8-cycle increment). The default setting is 32 (bus cycles).
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Intel <R> Virtualization Technology (*Available when supported by
the CPU.)
Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform
to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating
multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and
Disabled. (Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off
and restart the system for the change to take effect.) Please refer to Intel’s web
site for detailed information.
Intel EIST Support (*Available when supported by the CPU.)
Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and allow the
system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort
to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Enabled and
Disabled. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.
XI/O Device Configuration
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
KBC Clock Input
This setting allows you to select clock frequency for KBC. The options are 6MHz,
8MHz, 12MHz, and 16MHz.
Serial Port A
This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled
(user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS- or OS- controlled).
Base I/O Address
This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port A. The options
are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, and 2E8.
Interrupt
This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A. The
options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.
Serial Port B
This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled
(user defined), Disabled, Auto (BIOS controlled) and OS Controlled.
Mode
This setting allows you to set the type of device that will be connected to serial
port B. The options are Normal and IR (for an infrared device).
Base I/O Address
This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port B. The
options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8.
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Interrupt
This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port B. The
options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.
Parallel Port
This setting allows you to assign control of the parallel port. The options are Enabled
(user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS-or OS- controlled).
Base I/O Address
Select the base I/O address for the parallel port. The options are 378, 278 and
3BC.
Interrupt
This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel port.
The options are IRQ5 and IRQ7.
Mode
This feature allows you to specify the parallel port mode. The options are Output
only, Bi-Directional, EPP and ECP.
DMA Channel
This item allows you to specify the DMA channel for the parallel port. The options
are DMA1 and DMA3.
Floppy Disk Controller
This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller. The options
are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS and OS controlled).
Base I/O Address
This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for the Floppy port. The
options are Primary and Secondary.
XDMI Event Logging
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
Event Log Validity
This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting.
Event Log Capacity
This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting.
View DMI Event Log
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log.
Event Logging
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging.
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ECC Event Logging
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable ECC event logging.
Mark DMI Events as Read
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read.
Clear All DMI Event Logs
Select Yes and press <Enter> to clear all DMI event logs. The options are Yes
and No.
XConsole Redirection
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
COM Port Address
This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to:
Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled.
BAUD Rate
This item allows you to set the BAUD rate for the console redirection. The options
are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, and 115.2K.
Console Type
This item allows you to choose the console redirection type. The options are VT100,
VT100,8bit, PC-ANSI, 7bit, PC ANSI, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.
Flow Control
This item allows you to set the flow control for the console redirection. The options
are: None, XON/XOFF, and CTS/RTS.
Console Connection
This item allows you to decide how the console redirection is to be connected:
either Direct or Via Modem.
Continue CR after POST
This item allows you to decide whether you want to continue with the console
redirection after POST routines. The options are On and Off.
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XHardware Monitor Logic
Note: The Phoenix BIOS will automatically detect the type of CPU(s) and hardware
monitoring chip used on the motherboard and will display the Hardware Monitoring
Screen accordingly. Your Hardware Monitoring Screen may look like the one
shown on this page, P. 4-19, or P. 4-20, depending on the type of CPU(s) and the
Monitoring chip you are using.
CPU Temperature Threshold
This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the
alarmsystemwhentheCPUtemperaturereachesthispre-settemperaturethreshold.
The hardcode default setting is 80oC. (The default setting for the Intel 5100 Series
CPU is 75oC and for the 5000 Series CPU is 80oC.) (See below.)
Temperature Monitoring (Available if supported by the CPU)
This function monitors the following PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface)
items:
CPU1 Temperature/CPU1 Second Core/CPU2 Temperature/CPU2 Second
Core/PECI Agent 1/PECI Agent 2/PECI Agent 3 /PECI Agent 4 Temperature/
System Temperature
Fan1-Fan6 Speeds: If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will
automatically display the status of the fans indicated in this item.
Fan Speed Control Modes
This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the
onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When
the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vice
versa. If the option is set to 3-pin fan, the fan speed is controlled by voltage. If
the option is set to 4-pin, the fan speed will be controlled by Pulse Width Modula-
tion (PWM). Select 3-pin if your chassis came with 3-pin fan headers. Select 4-pin
if your chassis came with 4-pin fan headers. Select Workstation if your system is
used as a Workstation. Select Server if your system is used as a Server. Select
Disable to disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to run
at full speed (12V) at all times. The Options are: 1. Disable, 2. 3-pin (Server), 3.
3-pin (Workstation), 4. 4-pin (Server) and 5. 4-pin (Workstation).
Voltage Monitoring
The following items will be monitored and displayed:
Vcore A:/Vcore B:/-12V/+12V/P1V5/+3.3V/5Vsb/5VDD/P_VTT/Vbat
Note: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings take prece-
dence over the BIOS settings. When first installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the
temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes
to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings
override the BIOS settings. For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature
threshold settings, please change the SDIII settings to be the same as those set
in the BIOS.
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XHardware Monitor Logic (*See the Note on Page 4-18.)
CPU Temperature Threshold
This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the
alarmsystemwhentheCPUtemperaturereachesthispre-settemperaturethreshold.
The options are 70oC, 75oC, 80oC and 85oC. (The default setting for the Intel 5100
Series CPU is 75oC and for the 5000 Series CPU is 80oC.) (See below.)
Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see the status of each of the following items:
CPU1 Temperature/CPU1 Second Core/CPU2 Temperature/CPU2 Second
Core/System Temperature
Fan1-Fan6 Speeds: If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will
automatically display the status of the fans indicated in this item.
Fan Speed Control Modes
This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the
onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When
the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vice
versa. If the option is set to 3-pin fan, the fan speed is controlled by voltage. If
the option is set to 4-pin, the fan speed will be controlled by Pulse Width Modula-
tion (PWM). Select 3-pin if your chassis came with 3-pin fan headers. Select 4-pin
if your chassis came with 4-pin fan headers. Select Workstation if your system is
used as a Workstation. Select Server if your system is used as a Server. Select
Disable to disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to run
at full speed (12V) at all times. The Options are: 1. Disable, 2. 3-pin (Server), 3.
3-pin (Workstation), 4. 4-pin (Server) and 5. 4-pin (Workstation).
Voltage Monitoring
The following items will be monitored and displayed:
P12V_VR0/P12V_VR1/FSBVTT/PXHVcore/ES2BVcore/CPU1Vcore/CPU2Vcore/
P3V3
Note: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings take prece-
dence over the BIOS settings. When first installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the
temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes
to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings
override the BIOS settings. For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature
threshold settings, please change the SDIII settings to be the same as those set
in the BIOS.
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XHardware Monitor Logic
CPU Temperature Threshold (*See the Note on Page 4-18.)
This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the
alarmsystemwhentheCPUtemperaturereachesthispre-settemperaturethreshold.
The options are 70oC, 75oC, 80oC and 85oC. (The default setting for the Intel 5100
Series CPU is 75oC and for the 5000 Series CPU is 80oC.) (See below.)
Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see the status of each of the following items:
CPU1 Temperature/CPU1 Second Core/CPU2 Temperature/CPU2 Second
Core/System Temperature
Fan1-Fan8 Speeds: If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will
automatically display the status of the fans indicated in this item.
Fan Speed Control Modes
This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the
onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When
the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vice
versa. If the option is set to 3-pin fan, the fan speed is controlled by voltage. If
the option is set to 4-pin, the fan speed will be controlled by Pulse Width Modula-
tion (PWM). Select 3-pin if your chassis came with 3-pin fan headers. Select 4-pin
if your chassis came with 4-pin fan headers. Select Workstation if your system is
used as a Workstation. Select Server if your system is used as a Server. Select
Disable to disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to run
at full speed (12V) at all times. The Options are: 1. Disable, 2. 3-pin (Server), 3.
3-pin (Workstation), 4. 4-pin (Server) and 5. 4-pin (Workstation).
Voltage Monitoring
The following items will be monitored and displayed:
Vcore A/Vcore B/-12V/P1V5/+3.3V/+12V/5Vsb/5VDD/P_VTT/Vbat
Note: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings take prece-
dence over the BIOS settings. When first installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the
temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes
to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings
override the BIOS settings. For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature
threshold settings, please change the SDIII settings to be the same as those set
in the BIOS.
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XIPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed
in the system.)
IPMI Specification Version: This item displays the current IPMI Version.
Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version.
System Event Logging
Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled,
the system will continue to log events received via system interface. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
Clear System Event Logging
Enabling this function to force the BIOS to clear the system event logs during the
next cold boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Existing Event Log Number
This item displays the number of the existing event log.
Event Log Control
System Firmware Progress
Enabling this function to log POST progress. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
BIOS POST Errors
Enabling this function to log POST errors. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
BIOS POST Watch Dog
Set to Enabled to enable POST Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
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OS Boot Watch Dog
Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
Timer for Loading OS (Minutes)
This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous
item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank. The default
setting is 10 (minutes.) (Please ignore this option when OS Boot Watch Dog is set
to "Disabled".)
Time Out Option
This feature allows the user to determine what action to take in an event of a system
boot failure. The options are No Action, Reset, Power Off and Power Cycles.
XSystem Event Log/System Event Log (List Mode)
These options display the System Event (SEL) Log and System Event (SEL) Log
in List Mode. Items include: SEL (System Event Log) Entry Number, SEL Record
ID, SEL Record Type, Time Stamp, Generator ID, SEL Message Revision, Sensor
Type, Sensor Number, SEL Event Type, Event Description, and SEL Event Data.
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XRealtime Sensor Data
This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures,
fan speeds and voltages of various components.
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4-5 Security
Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow
keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by
highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS
settings are described in this section.
Supervisor Password Is:
This indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear
means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password
has been entered for the system.
User Password Is:
This indicates if a user password has been entered for the system. Clear means
such a password has not been used and Set means a user password has been
entered for the system.
Set Supervisor Password
When the item Set Supervisor Password is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When
prompted, type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set or to change
supervisor's password, which allows access to the BIOS.
Set User Password
When the item Set User Password is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When
prompted, type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to change the
user's password, which allows access to the system at boot-up.
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Password on Boot
This setting allows you to determine if a password is required for a user to enter
the system at bootup. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled
(password not required).
4-6 Boot
Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.
You should see the following display. See details on how to change the order and
specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are
described in this section.
Boot List
Candidate
List
Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders
The devices included in the boot list section (above) are bootable devices listed in
the sequence of boot order as specified. The boot functions for the devices included
in the candidate list (above) are currently disabled. Use a <+> key or a <-> key to
move the device up or down. Use the <f> key or the <r> key to specify the type of
an USB device, either fixed or removable. You can select one item from the boot
list and hit the <x> key to remove it from the list of bootable devices (to make its
resource available for other bootable devices). Subsequently, you can select an
item from the candidate list and hit the <x> key to remove it from the candidate
list and put it in the boot list. This item will then become a bootable device. See
details on how to change the priority of boot order of devices in the "Item Specific
Help" window.
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4-7 Exit
Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.
You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this
section.
Exit Saving Changes
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the
BIOS Setup utility.
Exit Discarding Changes
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any
changes you may have made.
Load Setup Defaults
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to load the default settings for all items in the
BIOS Setup. These are the safest settings to use.
Discard Changes
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes you made.
You will remain in the Setup utility.
Save Changes
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made. You will remain
in the Setup utility.
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Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes
Appendix A
BIOS POST Error Codes
This section lists Recoverable POST (Power On Self Test) Error codes for the
Phoenix BIOS.
Recoverable POST Errors
When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display a
POST code that describes the problem. BIOS may also issue one of the following
beep codes:
1 long and two short beeps - video configuration error
1 repetitive long beep - no memory detected
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Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS
Appendix B
Installing the Windows OS
After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure Intel South Bridge
RAID settings before you install the OS and other software drivers. To install the
Linux OS or to configure RAID settings, please refer to the OS Installation or RAID
manuals.
B-1 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS for
systems with RAID Functions
1. Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the
system will start booting up from CD.
2. Press the <F6> key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a
third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays.
3. When the Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify
additional device(s).
4. Insert the driver diskette-"Intel AA RAID XP/2000/2003 Driver for ESB2" into
Drive A: and press the <Enter> key.
5. Choose the Intel(R) ESB2 SATA RAID Controller from the list indicated in the
XP/2000/2003 Setup Screen, and press the <Enter> key.
6. Press the <Enter> key to continue the installation process. (If you need to
specify any additional devices to be installed, do it at this time.) Once all
devices are specified, press the <Enter> key to continue with the installation.
7. From the Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. The
XP/2000/2003 Setup will automatically load all device files and then, continue
the Windows XP/2000/2003 installation.
8. After the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS Installation is completed, the system will
automatically reboot.
9. Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with your motherboard into the CD
Drive during system boot, and the main screen will display. Follow the instruc-
tions given on Appendix C to complete your system setup.
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B-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS to
Systems without RAID Functions
1. Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the
system will start booting up from CD.
2. Continue with the OS installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display.
3. From the Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. The
XP/2000/2003 Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue
with the Windows XP/2000/2003 installation.
4. After the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS Installation is completed, the system will
automatically reboot.
5. Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with your motherboard into the CD
Drive during system boot, and the main screen will display. Follow the instruc-
tions given on Appendix C to complete your system setup.
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Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers
Appendix C
Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers
C-1 Installing Drivers other than the Adaptec Embedded
Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver
After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below
will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not
yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons
to the right of these items.
Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen
Notes:
1. Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for
each item. Click a computer icon on the right of an item to install an item (from top
to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must re-boot the
system before proceeding with the next item on the list.
2. The X7DVL-3 supports SAS RAID features. To configure the LSI SAS HostRAID,
please refer to the LSI folder for the LSI SAS HostRAID Utility and documentation.
The LSI folder is included in the CD-ROM that came with your motherboard.
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C-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III
The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports
remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools.
The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program
included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor
the environment and operations of your system. Supero Doctor III displays crucial
system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See
the Figure below for a display of the Supero Doctor III interface.
Note 1: Both default username and password are ADMIN.
Note 2: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings take pre-
cedence over the BIOS settings. When first installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the
temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes
to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings
override the BIOS settings. For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature
threshold settings, please change the SDIII settings to be the same as those set
in the BIOS.
Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)
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Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)
com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://
still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.)
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