X8DTL-6 X8DTL-6F USER’S MANUALRevision 1.0 X8DTL-LX8DTL-6L
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Chapter 1: Introduction1-3Differences between X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6LX8DTL-6 X8DTL-6F X8DTL-L X8DTL-6LPCI Slots Slots 1~6 Slots 1~6 Slot 6 S
1-4 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualJumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. • " " indicates the location of
Chapter 1: Introduction1-5X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L Quick ReferenceJumper Description Default SettingJBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)JI2C1/JI2C2
1-6 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualMotherboard Features CPUTwo Intel• ® 5500 Series (LGA 1366) processors with each processor s
Chapter 1: Introduction1-7System resource alert via Supero Doctor III• ACPI Features Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator• Main switch overri
1-8 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualBlock Diagram of the 5500 ChipsetNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previ
Chapter 1: Introduction1-91-3 Chipset OverviewBuilt upon the functionality and the capability of the 5500 platform, the X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL
1-10 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's Manual1-4 Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power LossBIOS provides a setting for you to determine
Chapter 1: Introduction1-11notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also confi gure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings wh
Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document.Information in this docu
1-12 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualWOL capability. In addition, an onboard LAN controller can also support WOL without any con
Chapter 1: Introduction1-13ment through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption.1-9 Overview
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Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To preve
2-2 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualX8DTL-6F SeriesRev. 1.3Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align th
Chapter 2: Installation2-32-3 Processor and Heatsink InstallationWhen handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label are
2-4 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's Manual Socket KeysAfter removing the plastic cap, 1. using your thumb and the index fi ng
Chapter 2: Installation2-5Installing a CPU HeatsinkScrew#1Screw#2Do not apply any thermal 1. grease to the heatsink or the CPU die because the require
2-6 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualRemoving the HeatsinkWarning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be
Chapter 2: Installation2-7X8DTL-6F SeriesRev. 1.32-4 Installing and Removing the Memory ModulesNote: Check the Supermicro website for recommended mem
PrefaceAbout this ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the inst
2-8 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualMemory SupportThe X8DTL-6F Series motherboard supports up to 24 GB of DDR3 Reg. EC
Chapter 2: Installation2-9Possible System Memory Allocation & AvailabilitySystem Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available)(4 GB Total Sys
2-10 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualX8DTL-6F SeriesRev. 1.32-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsThe I/O ports are co
Chapter 2: Installation2-11ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsThe ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB Ports 0~1
2-12 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualX8DTL-6F SeriesRev. 1.31. Backpanel USB 02. Backpanel USB 13. Front Panel USB 2/3
Chapter 2: Installation2-13Serial PortsTwo COM connections (COM1 & COM2) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located on the Backplane IO panel
2-14 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualX8DTL-6F SeriesRev. 1.31. LAN12. LAN23. LAN5 (X8DTL-6F/6 only)Ethernet PortsTwo E
Chapter 2: Installation2-15JPW3JPW2JBT1JPI2CCOM1I-SATA0JPS1JWDJPL2JPL1JF1SP11JWOLLE1D20JBAT1JP3JL1JOH1JPBJP5J16JD1CPU1 FANSlot3 PCI-E 1.0 x4 (in x8 Sl
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Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components.Note: Additional Information given to
2-18 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2Power Fail LEDHDD LEDPower LEDRe
Chapter 2: Installation2-19Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2Power Fail LEDHDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVcc/Front UID LEDGroundGrou
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Contacting SupermicrovContacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (408) 503-8
2-28 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualCMOS ClearJBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" co
Chapter 2: Installation2-29JPW3JPW2JBT1JPI2CCOM1I-SATA0JPS1JWDJPL2JPL1JF1SP11JWOLLE1D20JBAT1JP3JL1JOH1JPBJP5J16JD1CPU1 FANSlot3 PCI-E 1.0 x4 (in x8 Sl
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Chapter 2: Installation2-31Alarm ResetJumper SettingsPin Setting Defi nition On EnableOff DisableAlarm ResetIf three power supplies are install
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3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you
3-2 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualNo VideoIf the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and 1. cables.Us
3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshooting3-2 Technical Support ProceduresBefore contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note
X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualviTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout this Manual ...
3-4 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualQuestion: How do I update my BIOS?Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L mot
4-2X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualHow To Change the Confi guration DataThe confi guration data that determine the system parameters
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-3System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys-tem Date using the arro
4-4X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's Manual4-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurationsUse the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter>
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-5Wait For 'F1' If ErrorThis forces the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed if an error occurs. The optio
4-6X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualRatio CMOS Setting (Available when the item-CPU Ratio is set to Manual)Press <+> or <-
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-7Simultaneous Multi-Threading (Available when supported by the CPU)Set to Enabled to use the Simultaneous Multi-Threading Technol
4-8X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualACPI T StateSelect Enabled to report CPU throttling state in ACPI. The options are Enabled and
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9Memory Mode The options are Independent, Channel Mirror, and Lockstep.Independent - All DIMMs are available to the operating sys
Table of ContentsviiEthernet Ports ... 2-142. Front Control Pan
4-10X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualTemp. Rise (Closed Loop/Open Loop))This is the temperature rise used for the DIMM thermal zone
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11Active State Power ManagementSelect Enabled to use Active-State Power Management for signal transactions between L0 and L1 Link
4-12X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualSATA#2 Confi guration (Available when "IDE" is selected)Selecting Enhanced will set S
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MB/s. Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to u
4-14X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualSelect UDMA6 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 6. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MB/
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-15Slot 1 PCI 33MHz, Slot 2 PCI 33MHz, Slot 3 PCIE x4 1.0 in X8 Slot, Slot 4 PCIE 2.0 x4 in x8 Slot, Slot 5 PCIE x4 in x8 Slot, Sl
4-16X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualSerial Port NumberThis feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-17CPU Overheat AlarmThis option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which de-termines when the CPU OH alarm
4-18X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's Manualprevent damage to the CPU. User intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activa
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-19Voltage ReadingsThe following voltage readings will be displayed.CPU1 Vcore, CPU2 Vcore, 1.5V, 5V, 5VSB, 12V, -12V, 3.3Vcc, 3.3
X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualviiiOnboard Power LED ...
4-20X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's Manualtem. The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. For more information, please refer to
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-21IPMI Confi gurationIntelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is used to monitor and manage the system from a remote site
4-22X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualCaution: Make sure that you no longer need any data stored in the event log before clearing th
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-23BMC Watch Dog TimeOut [Min:Sec]This option appears if BMC Watch Dog Timer Action is not set to Disabled. This is a timed delay
4-24X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualSupervisor Password This item indicates if a Supervisor password has been entered for the syst
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-254-5 Boot Confi gurationUse this feature to confi gure boot settings. Boot Device PriorityThis feature allows the user to speci
4-26X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualRetry Boot DevicesIf this feature is enabled, the system will continue to search for the next
A-1Appendix A: BIOS POST Error CodesAppendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the
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Appendix B: Software Installation InstructionsB-1Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenNote 1. Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to
Chapter 1: Introduction1-1Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged lea
B-2 X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)B-2 Confi guring Supero Doctor
Appendix B: Software Installation InstructionsB-3Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can
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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 fa
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