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Page 3 - Preface; About This Manual; iii

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 X8DA3/ X8DAi motherboard. About This Motherboard The X8DA3/X8DAi supports the Intel 5500 Series Processor platform, the fi r...

Page 4 - Contacting Supermicro; Headquarters; iv

X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: [email protected] (General Information) [email protected] (Technical Support) Web Site: www.superm...

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Page 6 - Table of Contents

vi X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................................... 3 About This Manual ........................................................................................................ 3 About This...

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Table of Contents vii 3. Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions .......................................................... 2-12 NMI Button ............................................................................................... 2-12 Power LED .......................................................

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viii X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual SAS LED Indicators ................................................................................. 2-30 2-9 Floppy Drive, SIMLP, Serial ATA and Hard Disk Drive Connections ............ 2-31 Floppy Connector ...............................................................

Page 9 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 1; Checklist; listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and p...

Page 11 - X8DA3/X8DAi Motherboard Layout; Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 X8DA3/X8DAi Motherboard Layout Notes: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. 1. See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front 2. panel connections. " " indicates the location of Pin 1. 3. When LE1 LED is on, the onboard powe...

Page 12 - X8DA3/X8DAi Quick Reference; supply and motherboard.

1-4 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual X8DA3/X8DAi Quick Reference JWOL1 JC2 JSM1 JSM2 JUSB2 JUSB3 J5 JPS1 JPI1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL2 1 JI2C3 JI2C4 JPL1 JF1 LE1 LES1 LES2 J6 JD1 SP1 JL1 JPS2 KB/Mouse JPW3 JPW1 JPW2 Fan8/CPU2 Fan Fan6 Fan5 Fan2 Fan4 Fan3 Fan7/CPU1 Fan1 Slot5 PCI 33MH Slot4 PCI 33MH Slot3 PCI-E X16...

Page 14 - Motherboard Features; Warning

1-6 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Motherboard Features CPU Two Intel • ® 5500 Series Processor (LGA 1366) processors. Each processor sup- ports two full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect links of up to 51.2 GB/s Data Transfer Rate (6.4 GT/s per direction) Memory Twelve 240-pin DIMM sockets support up t...

Page 16 - Block Diagram of the Intel 5520 Platform; This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Mother-

1-8 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Block Diagram of the Intel 5520 Platform Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Mother- board features pages for details on the features of each motherboard. PCI-Ex4 PCI-33 PCI-E X16 LANE6 COM2 External/SOL #4 #5 PCI-Ex16 PCI-E X16 1394 USB 2.0 3...

Page 17 - -2 Chipset Overview; tions, allowing for increased bandwidth and scalability.

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-9 1-2 Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel 5520 platform, the X8DA3/X8DAi motherboard provides the per formance and feature set required for dual-processor-based high-end systems with confi guration options optimized for workstations...

Page 18 - -3 Special Features; Recovery from AC Power Loss; Setup section to change this setting. The default setting is; Last State; -4 PC Health Monitoring; Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control; System Health Monitoring in the Advanced section.); Environmental Temperature Control; sis temperature is too high.; :To avoid possible system overheating, please be sure to provide; System Resource Alert

1-10 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual 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 press the power ...

Page 19 - Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator; Note

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-11 notif y the user of cer tain system events. For example, you can also confi gure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond a pre- defi ned range. 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced ...

Page 20 - : To prevent damage to your power supply or motherboard, please

1-12 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual 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 X8DA3/X8DAi can accommodate 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power...

Page 21 - Chapter 2: Installation; Chapter 2; Precautions; Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.; Unpacking

Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam- age to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equ...

Page 22 - Tools Needed; -2 Motherboard Installation

2-2 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual X8DA3/i Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes 3. on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed. 4. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damage to moth...

Page 23 - -3 Processor and Heatsink Installation; Installing an LGA 1366 Processor; Socket Clip

Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- 1. moving or changing any hardware components. Make s...

Page 25 - Installing a CPU Heatsink

Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 Installing a CPU Heatsink Screw#1 Screw#2 Do not apply any thermal 1. grease to the heatsink or the CPU die because the required amount has already been ap- plied. Screw#1 Screw#2 Install Screw#1 Place the heatsink on top of the 2. CPU so that the four mounting holes are ...

Page 26 - Removing the Heatsink

2-6 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re- moved. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink and prevent damage to the CPU or other components. Unplug the pow...

Page 27 - -4 Memory Installation; CAUTION; DIMM Installation; Memory Population for Optimal Performance

Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 2-4 Memory Installation Note : Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memor y modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memor y is interleaved to improve per formance (See step...

Page 28 - Memory Support; CPU used on the board.; DIMM Module Population Confi guration; : Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show

2-8 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Memory Support The X8DA3/X8DAi supports up to 96 GB Registered ECC DDR3 1333 MHz/1066 MHz/800 MHz in 12 DIMMs. Memory speed support is dependent on the type of CPU used on the board. DIMM Module Population Confi guration For memor y to work properly, follow the tables b...

Page 29 - Installing and Removing DIMMs

Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 X8DA3/i To Install: Inser t module ver tically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom. Installing and Removing DIMMs To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module. This should ...

Page 31 - Front Control Panel; following section for descriptions and pin defi nitions.; JF1 Header Pins

Chapter 2: Installation 2-11 2. Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo- cated on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifi cally for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the fi gure below for th...

Page 32 - Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions

2-12 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual X8DA3/i Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi n...

Page 34 - Power Fail LED

2-14 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Power Button OH/Fan Fail LED 1 NIC1 LED Reset Button 2 HDD LED Power LED Reset PWR Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Ground Ground 19 20 Vcc X Ground NMI X Vcc PWR Fail LED NIC2 LED Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail LED Connect an LED Cable to the OH/ Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to ...

Page 35 - Reset Button

Chapter 2: Installation 2-15 Power Button OH/Fan Fail LED 1 NIC1 LED Reset Button 2 HDD LED Power LED Reset PWR Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Ground Ground 19 20 Vcc X Ground NMI X Vcc PWR Fail LED NIC2 LED Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pin...

Page 36 - -6 Connecting Cables; ATX Power Connector

2-16 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual JWOL1 JC2 JSM1 JSM2 JUSB2 JUSB3 J5 JPS1 JPI1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL2 1 JI2C3 JI2C4 JPL1 JF1 LE1 LES1 LES2 J6 JD1 SP1 JL1 JPS2 KB/Mouse JPW3 JPW1 JPW2 Fan8/CPU2 Fan Fan6 Fan5 Fan2 Fan4 Fan3 Fan7/CPU1 Fan1 Slot5 PCI 33MH Slot4 PCI 33MH Slot3 PCI-E X16 P1 DIMM3A USB 0/1 COM1 LAN...

Page 38 - Fan Headers; Speaker/Power LED Header

2-18 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual JWOL1 JC2 JSM1 JSM2 JUSB2 JUSB3 J5 JPS1 JPI1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL2 1 JI2C3 JI2C4 JPL1 JF1 LE1 LES1 LES2 J6 JD1 SP1 JL1 JPS2 KB/Mouse JPW3 JPW1 JPW2 Fan8/CPU2 Fan Fan6 Fan5 Fan2 Fan4 Fan3 Fan7/CPU1 Fan1 Slot5 PCI 33MH Slot4 PCI 33MH Slot3 PCI-E X16 P1 DIMM3A USB 0/1 COM1 LAN...

Page 39 - Mouse Ports; Serial Ports

Chapter 2: Installation 2-19 JWOL1 JC2 JSM1 JSM2 JUSB2 JUSB3 J5 JPS1 JPI1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL2 1 JI2C3 JI2C4 JPL1 JF1 LE1 LES1 LES2 J6 JD1 SP1 JL1 JPS2 KB/Mouse JPW3 JPW1 JPW2 Fan8/CPU2 Fan Fan6 Fan5 Fan2 Fan4 Fan3 Fan7/CPU1 Fan1 Slot5 PCI 33MH Slot4 PCI 33MH Slot3 PCI-E X16 P1 DIMM3A USB 0/1 COM1 LAN1 ...

Page 42 - SMB

2-22 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual JWOL1 JC2 JSM1 JSM2 JUSB2 JUSB3 J5 JPS1 JPI1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL2 1 JI2C3 JI2C4 JPL1 JF1 LE1 LES1 LES2 J6 JD1 SP1 JL1 JPS2 KB/Mouse JPW3 JPW1 JPW2 Fan8/CPU2 Fan Fan6 Fan5 Fan2 Fan4 Fan3 Fan7/CPU1 Fan1 Slot5 PCI 33MH Slot4 PCI 33MH Slot3 PCI-E X16 P1 DIMM3A USB 0/1 COM1 LAN...

Page 43 - CD Header/Front Panel Audio

Chapter 2: Installation 2-23 CD1 Pin Defi nition Pin# Defi nition 1 Left 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Right High Defi nition Audio (HD Audio) This motherboard features a 7.1+2 Chan- nel High Defi nition Audio (HDA) codec that provide 10DAC channels, simultaneously supporting 7.1 sound playback with 2 chan- n...

Page 44 - -7 Jumper Settings; Explanation of Jumpers

2-24 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual JWOL1 JC2 JSM1 JSM2 JUSB2 JUSB3 J5 JPS1 JPI1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL2 1 JI2C3 JI2C4 JPL1 JF1 LE1 LES1 LES2 J6 JD1 SP1 JL1 JPS2 KB/Mouse JPW3 JPW1 JPW2 Fan8/CPU2 Fan Fan6 Fan5 Fan2 Fan4 Fan3 Fan7/CPU1 Fan1 Slot5 PCI 33MH Slot4 PCI 33MH Slot3 PCI-E X16 P1 DIMM3A USB 0/1 COM1 LAN...

Page 45 - CMOS Clear

Chapter 2: Installation 2-25 JWOL1 JC2 JSM1 JSM2 JUSB2 JUSB3 J5 JPS1 JPI1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL2 1 JI2C3 JI2C4 JPL1 JF1 LE1 LES1 LES2 J6 JD1 SP1 JL1 JPS2 KB/Mouse JPW3 JPW1 JPW2 Fan8/CPU2 Fan Fan6 Fan5 Fan2 Fan4 Fan3 Fan7/CPU1 Fan1 Slot5 PCI 33MH Slot4 PCI 33MH Slot3 PCI-E X16 P1 DIMM3A USB 0/1 COM1 LAN1 ...

Page 47 - SAS RAID Select

Chapter 2: Installation 2-27 JWOL1 JC2 JSM1 JSM2 JUSB2 JUSB3 J5 JPS1 JPI1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL2 1 JI2C3 JI2C4 JPL1 JF1 LE1 LES1 LES2 J6 JD1 SP1 JL1 JPS2 KB/Mouse JPW3 JPW1 JPW2 Fan8/CPU2 Fan Fan6 Fan5 Fan2 Fan4 Fan3 Fan7/CPU1 Fan1 Slot5 PCI 33MH Slot4 PCI 33MH Slot3 PCI-E X16 P1 DIMM3A USB 0/1 COM1 LAN1 ...

Page 48 - able

2-28 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual JWOL1 JC2 JSM1 JSM2 JUSB2 JUSB3 J5 JPS1 JPI1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL2 1 JI2C3 JI2C4 JPL1 JF1 LE1 LES1 LES2 J6 JD1 SP1 JL1 JPS2 KB/Mouse JPW3 JPW1 JPW2 Fan8/CPU2 Fan Fan6 Fan5 Fan2 Fan4 Fan3 Fan7/CPU1 Fan1 Slot5 PCI 33MH Slot4 PCI 33MH Slot3 PCI-E X16 P1 DIMM3A USB 0/1 COM1 LAN...

Page 49 - GLAN LEDs; -8 Onboard Indicators; Onboard Power LED

Chapter 2: Installation 2-29 JWOL1 JC2 JSM1 JSM2 JUSB2 JUSB3 J5 JPS1 JPI1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL2 1 JI2C3 JI2C4 JPL1 JF1 LE1 LES1 LES2 J6 JD1 SP1 JL1 JPS2 KB/Mouse JPW3 JPW1 JPW2 Fan8/CPU2 Fan Fan6 Fan5 Fan2 Fan4 Fan3 Fan7/CPU1 Fan1 Slot5 PCI 33MH Slot4 PCI 33MH Slot3 PCI-E X16 P1 DIMM3A USB 0/1 COM1 LAN1 ...

Page 50 - SAS LED Indicators; Two Onboard SAS LED are located at

2-30 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual JWOL1 JC2 JSM1 JSM2 JUSB2 JUSB3 J5 JPS1 JPI1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL2 1 JI2C3 JI2C4 JPL1 JF1 LE1 LES1 LES2 J6 JD1 SP1 JL1 JPS2 KB/Mouse JPW3 JPW1 JPW2 Fan8/CPU2 Fan Fan6 Fan5 Fan2 Fan4 Fan3 Fan7/CPU1 Fan1 Slot5 PCI 33MH Slot4 PCI 33MH Slot3 PCI-E X16 P1 DIMM3A USB 0/1 COM1 LAN...

Page 51 - Floppy Connector

Chapter 2: Installation 2-31 JWOL1 JC2 JSM1 JSM2 JUSB2 JUSB3 J5 JPS1 JPI1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL2 1 JI2C3 JI2C4 JPL1 JF1 LE1 LES1 LES2 J6 JD1 SP1 JL1 JPS2 KB/Mouse JPW3 JPW1 JPW2 Fan8/CPU2 Fan Fan6 Fan5 Fan2 Fan4 Fan3 Fan7/CPU1 Fan1 Slot5 PCI 33MH Slot4 PCI 33MH Slot3 PCI-E X16 P1 DIMM3A USB 0/1 COM1 LAN1 ...

Page 53 - SIMLC IPMI Slot

Chapter 2: Installation 2-33 JWOL1 JC2 JSM1 JSM2 JUSB2 JUSB3 J5 JPS1 JPI1 JI2C2 JI2C1 JPL2 1 JI2C3 JI2C4 JPL1 JF1 LE1 LES1 LES2 J6 JD1 SP1 JL1 JPS2 KB/Mouse JPW3 JPW1 JPW2 Fan8/CPU2 Fan Fan6 Fan5 Fan2 Fan4 Fan3 Fan7/CPU1 Fan1 Slot5 PCI 33MH Slot4 PCI 33MH Slot3 PCI-E X16 P1 DIMM3A USB 0/1 COM1 LAN1 ...

Page 55 - Chapter 3: Troubleshooting; Chapter 3; -1 Troubleshooting Procedures; Before Power On; the keyboard and mouse.; No Power; Make sure that all jumpers are set to their default positions.

3-1 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 ...

Page 58 - -4 Returning Merchandise for Service

3-4 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS fi les are located on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/ . Please check our BIOS warning message and the information ...

Page 59 - Starting BIOS Setup Utility; system is booting up.; setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as; : Options printed in; Bold; are default settings.; How To Change the Confi guration Data

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-1 Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DA3/X8DAi. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Starting BIO...

Page 60 - Starting the Setup Utility; System Time/System Date; System Time; Supermicro X8DA3/X8DAi

4-2 X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other set...

Page 62 - -3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations; BOOT Features

4-4 X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: X BOOT Features Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options ar...

Page 63 - function as bootable devices. The options are; Power Confi guration; Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage.; Processor and Clock Options; to automatically confi gure the CPU Ratio. The options are

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS ...

Page 67 - North Bridge Confi guration

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-9 Inlet Temperature This is the temperature detected at the chassis inlet. Each step is in 0.5 o C increment. The default is [070] . Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. Temperature Rise This is the temperature rise to the DIMM thermal zone. E...

Page 68 - SouthBridge Confi guration; controlled to the OS-controlled. The options are Disabled and

4-10 X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual will enhance overall system performance by providing direct cache access for data transferring. The options are Enabled and Disabled. NUMA Support Select Enabled to use the feature of Non-Uniform Memory Access to improve CPU performance. The options are Enabled and Dis...

Page 69 - IDE/SATA Confi guration

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-11 HDA Controller Select Enabled to activate the onboard High-Defi nition Audio controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled. X IDE/SATA Confi guration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE devices and displays the followi...

Page 71 - PCI/PnP Confi guration; Clear NVRAM

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-13 Select UDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. It has the same transfer rate as PIO mode 4 and Multi Word DMA mode 2. Select UDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 25 MBs. Select UDMA2...

Page 72 - Super IO Device Confi guration

4-14 X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual PCI Latency Timer This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64 , 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248. PCI IDE Bus Master When enabled, the BIOS uses PCI bus mas...

Page 73 - Remote Access Confi guration

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-15 Serial Port 2 Mode Use this feature to confi gure Serial Port 2 mode. The options are Normal, IrDA and ASK IR. IrDA (Infrared Data) is an industry standard for remote control de- vices. ASK IR (Amplitude Shifted Keying Infrared) is a protocol compatible with Sharp® branded P...

Page 74 - System Health; Monitor

4-16 X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support A terminal keyboard defi nition that provides a way to send commands from a remote console. Available options are Enabled and Disabled. Sredir Memory Display Delay This feature defi nes the length of time in seconds to display memory informati...

Page 76 - ACPI Confi guration; power management settings for your system.

4-18 X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual System Temperature: The system temperature will be displayed (in degrees in Celsius and Fahrenheit) as it is detected by the BIOS. System Fan Monitor This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and ...

Page 78 - -4 Security Settings

4-20 X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual Clear event log This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages. The options are OK and Cancel. 4-4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass- words, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. Supervisor Pas...

Page 79 - -5 Boot Confi guration; Boot Device Priority

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-21 Change User Password Select this feature and press <Enter> to access the submenu, and then enter a new User Password. Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) This item allows you to clear a user password after it has been entered. Password Ch...

Page 80 - User’s Manual; Hard Disk Drives; st Drive

4-22 X8DA3/X8DAi User’s Manual X Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected (i.e., 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, 3rd Drive, etc). X Removable Drives This ...

Page 81 - Save Changes and Exit; AMI BIOS Utility Program.; Load Optimal Defaults; performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.; Load Fail-Safe Defaults; for maximum performance.

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-23 4-6 Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit vXX.XX (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Settings Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes ...

Page 83 - A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes; BIOS Error Beep Codes; Beep Code

A-1 Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error...

Page 85 - Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS; Appendix B; B-1 Installing the Windows OS to a RAID System; and the system will start booting up from CD.

Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS B-1 Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all hardware components have been installed, you must fi rst confi gure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To confi gure RAID settings, please refer to RAI...

Page 86 - B-2 Installing the Windows OS to a Non-RAID System

B-2 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual B-2 Installing the Windows OS to a Non-RAID System Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003/2008/Vista Setup CD in the CD Driver, 1. and the system will start booting up from CD. Continue with the OS installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display. 2. From the Windows ...

Page 87 - Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions; Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen; : Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the; Appendix C; C-1 Installing Software Programs; to the right of these items.

Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions C-1 Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note : Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme fi les for each item. Click on a computer icon to the right of an item to install an item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. A...

Page 88 - Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information); C-2 Confi guring Supero Doctor III; the Figure below for a display of the Supero Doctor III interface.; : 1 The default user name and password are ADMIN.

C-2 X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information) C-2 Confi guring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local manageme...

Page 89 - Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control); : SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web

Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions C-3 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note : SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_ Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://w w ...