Supermicro Supero X8DTL-3 User Manual

X8DTL-3
X8DTL-i
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0b
X8DTL-3F
X8DTL-iF

Supermicro Supero X8DTL-3 Specifications

General

Brand	Supermicro
Model	Supero X8DTL-3
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chipset Overview

Details the chipset used in the motherboard.

PC Health Monitoring

Explains PC health monitoring capabilities.

Chapter 2 Installation

Static-Sensitive Devices

Precautions for handling static-sensitive components.

Motherboard Installation

Instructions for installing the motherboard into the chassis.

Precautions

Lists essential precautions for ESD protection.

Processor and Heatsink Installation

Guide for installing CPU and heatsink.

Installing and Removing Memory Modules

Procedure for installing and removing RAM modules.

Connecting Cables

Jumper Settings

Serial ATA and SAS Connections

Motherboard Features

CPU

ACPI Features

Memory

Onboard I/O

Chipset

5500 Chipset Block Diagram

Chapter 1 Introduction PC Health Monitoring

Chapter 1 Introduction ACPI Features

Chapter 1 Introduction Power Supply

Chapter 2 Installation Motherboard Installation

Installation Instructions

Step-by-step guide for installing the motherboard.

Chapter 2 Installation Processor and Heatsink Installation

Installing an LGA 1366 Processor

Detailed steps for installing an LGA 1366 CPU.

Chapter 2 Installation Installing a CPU Heatsink

Chapter 2 Installation Removing the Heatsink

Chapter 2 Installation Installing and Removing Memory Modules

Installing & Removing DIMMs

Detailed steps for installing and removing DIMM modules.

Memory Support

DIMM Module Population Configuration

Chapter 2 Installation Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports

Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports

Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

Back Panel USB (USB 0/1)

Front Panel USB Pin Definitions (USB4/5/6/7)

Ethernet Ports

LAN Ports Pin Definition

Chapter 2 Installation Front Control Panel

JF1 Header Pins

Chapter 2 Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/Front UID LED

OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1)

Power Button Connection

Chapter 2 Installation Connecting Cables

Power Connectors

Details the ATX 24-pin and 8-pin power connectors.

ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions

12V 8-pin PWR Connector Pin Definitions

Fan Headers

Fan Header Pin Definitions

Power LED/Speaker Header

Wake-On-LAN Header

Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions

Overheat LED/Fan Fail (JOH1) Header

Overheat LED Pin Definitions

OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions

Power SMB (I2C) Connector

PWR SMB Pin Definitions

Unit Identification Switch/LEDs

UID Switch

Chapter 2 Installation Jumper Settings

GLAN Enable/Disable

GLAN Enable Jumper Settings

CMOS Clear Procedure

Watch Dog Enable/Disable Jumper

Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD)

Onboard VGA Enable Setting

SAS Enable/Disable Jumper

SAS RAID Mode Select Jumper

Chapter 2 Installation Serial ATA and SAS Connections

Serial ATA Ports

SAS Ports (X8DTL-3/X8DTL-3F only)

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Procedures

General procedures for troubleshooting system issues.

Before Power On

Steps to check before powering on the system.

No Power

Steps to diagnose and resolve no power issues.

Troubleshooting Procedures No Video

Troubleshooting Procedures Losing System Setup Configuration

Troubleshooting Procedures Memory Errors

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Technical Support Procedures

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions How do I update my BIOS?

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Returning Merchandise for Service

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Main Setup

Starting the Setup Utility

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Advanced Setup Configurations

Boot Features

Advanced Setup Configurations Processor and Clock Options

Advanced Setup Configurations Advanced Chipset Control

Advanced Setup Configurations IDE/SATA Configuration

Advanced Setup Configurations PCI/PnP Configuration

Advanced Setup Configurations Super IO Device Configuration

Advanced Setup Configurations Remote Access Configuration

Advanced Setup Configurations Hardware Health Monitor

CPU Overheat Alarm

Configuration for CPU overheat alarm settings.

Hardware Health Monitor CPU Temperature Readings

Hardware Health Monitor Fan Speed Readings

Hardware Health Monitor Fan Speed Control Modes

Advanced Setup Configurations ACPI Configuration

Advanced Setup Configurations IPMI Configuration

IPMI Configuration Set LAN Configuration

Event Log Configuration

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Security Settings

Security Settings Supervisor Password

Security Settings User Password

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Boot Configuration

Boot Device Priority

Sets the priority sequence for bootable devices.

Hard Disk Drives

Configures the boot sequence for hard disk drives.

Boot Configuration Removable Drives

Boot Configuration CD/DVD Drives

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Exit Options

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS BIOS Recovery

BIOS Recovery How to Recover the AMIBIOS Image

Steps to recover the main AMIBIOS image.

BIOS Recovery Boot Sector Recovery from a USB Device

Procedure to recover BIOS from a USB device.

BIOS Recovery Boot Sector Recovery from an IDE CD-ROM

BIOS Recovery Boot Sector Recovery from a Serial Port

Appendix A BIOS POST Error Codes

BIOS Error Beep Codes

Lists beep codes and their corresponding error messages.

Appendix B Installing the Windows OS

Installing the Windows OS to a RAID System

Steps to install Windows OS on a RAID system.

Appendix B Installing the Windows OS Installing the Windows OS to a Non-RAID System

Appendix C Software Installation Instructions

Installing Software Programs

Guide to installing software programs and drivers from CD.

Appendix C Software Installation Instructions Configuring Supero Doctor III