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Super X8DT3 User Manual

Super X8DT3
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X8DT3
X8DTi
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0a
X8DT3-F
X8DTi-F
X8DTi-LN4F
X8DT3-LN4F

Table of Contents

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Super X8DT3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorExtended ATX
CPU SocketDual LGA 1366
ChipsetIntel 5520
Memory TypeDDR3
Maximum Memory Supported96GB
PCI-Express x16 Slots2
PCI-Express x4 Slots1
PCI Slots2
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0
Memory Slots12 DIMM slots
PCI-Express x8 Slots1
SATA6 x SATA2 (3Gbps)
LAN2 x Gigabit LAN

Summary

Chipset Overview

Motherboard Features

CPU

Details about the dual Intel 5500 Series processors.

Memory

Information on twelve 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting DDR3 ECC memory.

PC Health Monitoring

Covers onboard voltage, fan, and temperature monitoring features.

ACPI Features

Power Supply

Chapter 2 Installation

Static-Sensitive Devices

Precautions for handling sensitive electronic components to prevent ESD damage.

Motherboard Installation

Installation Instructions

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the motherboard into the chassis.

Processor and Heatsink Installation

Installing an LGA 1366 Processor

Detailed steps for correctly installing the LGA 1366 processor into the socket.

Installing a CPU Heatsink

Memory Installation

DIMM Installation

Procedure for inserting DIMM modules into the memory slots.

Memory Population Tables

Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports

Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports

Description and location of rear I/O ports like keyboard, mouse, USB, LAN, VGA.

Ethernet Ports

Front Control Panel

Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

Connecting Cables

Power Connectors

Describes the 24-pin ATX and two 8-pin CPU power connectors.

Jumper Settings

CMOS Clear

Watch Dog Enable/Disable

SAS Enable/Disable

SAS RAID Select

Onboard LED Indicators

Floppy Drive, Serial ATA and SAS Connections

Serial ATA Ports

SAS Ports

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Procedures

Step-by-step guide to diagnose and resolve system issues.

No Video

Losing the System's Setup Configuration

Memory Errors

Technical Support Procedures

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

How to enter the BIOS Setup Utility screens during system boot.

Main Setup

Advanced Setup Configurations

Boot Features

Configures boot-related options like Quick Boot and Bootup Num-Lock.

Power Configuration

Processor and Clock Options

Advanced Chipset Control

CPU Bridge Configuration

Configures CPU related settings like QPI links speed and frequency.

North Bridge Configuration

SouthBridge Configuration

IDE/SATA Configuration

Configures IDE and SATA devices, including compatibility and mode settings.

PCI/PnP Configuration

Super IO Device Configuration

CPU Temperature/System Temperature

CPU Temperature

Displays CPU temperature status (Low, Medium, High) for thermal management.

Voltage Monitoring

System Fan Monitor

ACPI Configuration

Trusted Computing

IPMI Configuration

Set LAN Configuration

SEL PEF Configuration

Security Settings

Boot Configuration

Boot Device Priority

Specifies the sequence of priority for boot devices.

Exit Options

BIOS Recovery

How to Recover the AMIBIOS Image

Explains how to recover the main BIOS image using boot sector code.

Boot Sector Recovery from a USB Device

Recovers BIOS image using a USB device by naming the file SUPER.ROM.

Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes

BIOS Error Beep Codes

Lists beep codes and their corresponding error messages and descriptions.

Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS

Installing the Windows OS to a RAID System

Step-by-step guide for installing Windows OS on a RAID configured system.

Installing the Windows OS to a Non-RAID System

Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions

Installing Software Programs

Guide to installing drivers and utilities from the motherboard CD.

Configuring Supero Doctor III

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