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    X7DVL-3 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1b X7DVL-i[...]

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    The information in this User ’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates. Please Note: F[...]

  • Page 3

    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 GH[...]

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    iv Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual ...........................................................[...]

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    T able of Contents v Power Button .......................................................................................... 2-13 2-5 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 2-14 A TX Power Connector .......................................................................... 2-14 Pr[...]

  • Page 6

    vi Chapter 3: T roubleshooting 3-1 T roubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................... 3-1 Before Power On ....................................................................................... 3-1 No Power ..........................................................................................[...]

  • Page 7

    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 . 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 [...]

  • Page 8

    1-2 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer , Inc. 980 Rock A ve. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. T el: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (T echnical Support) Web Site: www .supermicro.com Europe Address: Super M[...]

  • Page 9

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 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.[...]

  • Page 10

    1-4 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i Motherboard Layout 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 removi[...]

  • Page 11

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-5 Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear See Chapter 2 JI 2 C1/JI 2 C2 SMB to PCI Slot#1/Slot#2 Speed Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JP A1 SAS Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JP A2 Software RAID Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/ JPL2 GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPWF PWR Supply Failure [...]

  • Page 12

    1-6 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual 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[...]

  • Page 13

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-7 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 SA T A 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[...]

  • Page 14

    1-8 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual 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. USB 2.0 3.0 Gb/S PORT PORT PORT PORT PORT PORT PORT PORT #0 MCH PROCESSOR#2 ESB2 PCI 32/33MMZ GILGAL GB LAN FWH RJ45 RJ45 LPC COM2 COM1 S[...]

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    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-9 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 con fi guration options optimized for communications, presentation, storage, computation or database applicat[...]

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    1-10 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i 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. Y ou 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 au[...]

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    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 1 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 insuf fi cient hard drive sp[...]

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    1-12 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual External Modem Ring-On W ake-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 A TX 2.01 (or above) compliant power supply . W ake-On-LAN is de fi ned as the ability of a manageme[...]

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    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-13 1 Mb/s. It also provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UART s). Both UART s provide legacy speed with baud rate of up to 1 15.2 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 [...]

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    1-14 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Notes[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electro-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. T o prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully . The following measures are generally suf fi cient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use a grounded[...]

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    2-2 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Installation of the LGA771 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position. Load Lever 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. PnP Cap on top of the Load Plate Load Plate (with PnP Cap attached) When handling the processor packag[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Socket Key (Socket Notch) South Center Edge North Center Edge Load Lever CPU in the CPU socket Plastic cap is released from the load plate if CPU properly installed. 3. Use your thumb and your index fi nger to hold the CPU at the North Center Edge and the South Center Edge of the CPU. 4. Align CPU Pin1 (the CPU corner m[...]

  • Page 24

    2-4 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Installation of the Heatsink CEK Passive Heatsink Screw#1 Screw#2 Screw#1 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. 3[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t 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 sec[...]

  • Page 26

    2-6 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual 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. I[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 ® S U P E R X 7 DV L - 3 T o Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom. Installing and Removing DIMMs T o Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module to release it from the slot. DDR2 FBD DIMM T [...]

  • Page 28

    2-8 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual ® S U P E R X 7D V L - 3 2-4 Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 speci fi cation. See Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports Back Panel I/O Port Locations and De fi nitions Back Panel Co[...]

  • Page 29

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 ® S U PE R X 7D V L -3 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 speci fi cally for use with Super Micro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various cont[...]

  • Page 30

    2-10 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM [...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 1 Po we r Button OH/Fan Fail LED 1 NIC1 L ED Re set Butt o n 2 HDD LED Po we r LED Reset PWR Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Gr ound Gr ound 19 20 Vcc X Gr ound NMI X Vcc PWR Fail LED NIC2 LED NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators The NIC (Network Interface Control- ler) LED connection for GLAN port1 is located on pins 1 1 and 12 of JF1 and the LED [...]

  • Page 32

    2-12 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Po we r Button OH/Fan Fail LED 1 NIC1 L ED Re set Butt o n 2 HDD LED Po we r LED Reset PWR Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Gr ound Gr ound 19 20 Vcc X Gr ound NMI X Vcc PWR Fail LED NIC2 LED Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis o[...]

  • Page 33

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-13 Po we r Button OH/Fan Fail LED 1 NIC1 L ED Re set Butt o n 2 HDD LED Po we r LED Reset PWR Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Gr ound Gr ound 19 20 Vcc X Gr ound NMI X Vcc PWR Fail LED NIC2 LED 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. Thi[...]

  • Page 34

    2-14 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM [...]

  • Page 35

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-15 LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM 2C (Bank 2)[...]

  • Page 36

    2-16 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM [...]

  • Page 37

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-17 LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM 2C (Bank 2)[...]

  • Page 38

    2-18 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM [...]

  • Page 39

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-19 LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM 2C (Bank 2)[...]

  • Page 40

    2-20 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM [...]

  • Page 41

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-21 LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM 2C (Bank 2)[...]

  • Page 42

    2-22 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM [...]

  • Page 43

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-23 LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM 2C (Bank 2)[...]

  • Page 44

    2-24 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM [...]

  • Page 45

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-25 PWR Supply Failure/PWR Fault Detect (JPWF) 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 s[...]

  • Page 46

    2-26 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM [...]

  • Page 47

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-27 LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM 2C (Bank 2)[...]

  • Page 48

    2-28 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM [...]

  • Page 49

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-29 A. D31: Status LED Status LED (D31) 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. Status LED Indicator Settings LED Color De fi nition Gr[...]

  • Page 50

    2-30 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM [...]

  • Page 51

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-31 LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM 2C (Bank 2)[...]

  • Page 52

    2-32 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual LAN1 ® S U P ER X 7 D V L - 3 FP Control Fan3 IDE1 Fan4 SATA3 SATA5 PCI 33 MHz Battery GLAN CTRLR North Bridge COM1 ATX PWR 8-Pin PWR 24-Pin CPU2 South Bridge Fan1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA0 Slot1 PCI-X 133 MHz JPL2 Slot5 DIMM 1A (Bank 1) DIMM 1B (Bank 1) DIMM 1C (Bank 1) DIMM 2A (Bank 2) DIMM 2B (Bank 2) DIMM [...]

  • Page 53

    3-1 Chapter 3: T roubleshooting Chapter 3 T roubleshooting 3-1 T roubleshooting 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 ‘T echnical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter . [...]

  • Page 54

    3-2 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Losing the System’ s Setup Con fi guration 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 t[...]

  • Page 55

    3-3 Chapter 3: T roubleshooting 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 fi rst boots up) •System con fi guration An example[...]

  • Page 56

    3-4 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual 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 [...]

  • Page 57

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-1 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 fl ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl oppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not y[...]

  • Page 58

    4-2 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual 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 [...]

  • Page 59

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-3 Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time T o set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fi elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fi elds, and enter the correct data. Press the <Enter> ke[...]

  • Page 60

    4-4 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual X IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SA T A Port2 and SA T A 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 [...]

  • Page 61

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-5 CHS Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of IDE or SA T A 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 s[...]

  • Page 62

    4-6 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Parallel A T A This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of the Parallel A T A. The options are Disabled and Enabled . Serial A T A This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of the Serial A T A. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select the nat[...]

  • Page 63

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-7 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 Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. Y ou sho[...]

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    4-8 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual X Boot 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 T est) 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 [...]

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    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-9 X Memory 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 U[...]

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    4-10 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual 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 C[...]

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    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-1 1 X Slot1 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 allow[...]

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    4-12 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual 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 Detectio[...]

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    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-13 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[...]

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    4-14 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Thermal Management 2 (A vailable 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 prede fi ned overheat threshold. Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), allowing CPU clocking to be regulated vi[...]

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    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-15 Intel <R> Virtualization T echnology (*A vailable when supported by the CPU.) Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization T echnology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer . The opti[...]

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    4-16 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual 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 de fi ned), Disabled and Auto (BIOS-or OS- controlled). Base I/O Address Select[...]

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    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-17 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 Y es and press <Enter> to clear all DMI event logs. The options are Y es and No . X Console Redirection Acces[...]

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    4-18 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual X Hardware 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 . Y our Hardware Monitoring Screen may look like the one shown on this page, P . 4-19, or P . 4-20, depe[...]

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    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-19 X Hardware Monitor Logic (*See the Note on Page 4-18.) CPU T emperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The options are 70 o C, 75 o C, 80 o C and 85 o C. (The default setting for the[...]

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    4-20 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual X Hardware Monitor Logic CPU T emperature Threshold (*See the Note on Page 4-18.) This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The options are 70 o C, 75 o C, 80 o C and 85 o C. (The defa[...]

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    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-21 X IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.) IPMI Speci fi cation V ersion: This item displays the current IPMI V ersion. Firmware V ersion: This item displays the current Firmware V ersion. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Dis[...]

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    4-22 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual OS Boot W atch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot W atch 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 W atch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank. The default setting is 10 [...]

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    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-23 X Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components.[...]

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    4-24 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual 4-5 Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. Y ou 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. [...]

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    Chapter 4: BIOS 4-25 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. Y ou should see the following display[...]

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    4-26 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual 4-7 Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. Y ou 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 . [...]

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    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes A-1 Appendix A BIOS POST Error Codes This section lists Recoverable POST (Power-On Self T est) 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 c[...]

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    A-2 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Notes[...]

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    Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS B-1 Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst con fi gure Intel South Bridge RAID settings before you install the OS and other software drivers. T o install the Linux OS or to con fi gure RAID settings, please refer to the OS Installation or RAID Con fi [...]

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    B-2 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual B-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS to Systems without RAID Functions Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver , and the 1. system will start booting up from CD. Continue with the OS installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display . 2. From the Windows XP/2000/2003 S[...]

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    Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers C-1 Driver/T ool Installation Display Screen Notes : 1. Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme fi les 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[...]

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    C-2 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information) C-2 Con fi guring 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 S[...]

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    Appendix C: Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers C-3 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) ( Note : SD III Software can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro. com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. Y ou can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http:// www .supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/User[...]

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    C-4 X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual Notes[...]

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    (Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signi fi cant injury [...]