Super Micro X6DVA-4G2/X6DVA-EG2 User Manual: Server Motherboard Guide PDF (EN)

S UPER X6DVA-4G2 X6DVA-EG2 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0b

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Preface 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 X6DVA-4G2/X6DVA-EG2 motherboard. The X6DVA-4G2/X6DVA-EG2 supports a single or dual Intel ® Xeon 64-bit processors at a front side bus speed of 800 MHz . Based upon the Intel Xeon EM64T processor, the X6DVA- 4G2/X6DVA-EG2 supports the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, EM64T, and the Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology, and is ideal for high performance server environments.

Please refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be professionally installed. Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the X6DVA-4G2/X6DVA-EG2 mainboard and provides detailed information about the chipset. Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when installing the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3 , which describes troubleshoot- ing procedures for the video, the memory and the system setup stored in the CMOS.

Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup utility. Appendix A provides BIOS POST Messages. Appendix B lists BIOS POST Codes. Appendix C lists Software Installation Instructions. Conventions Used in this Manual Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury. Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components. Note:

Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to ensure correct system setup. iii

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X6DVA-4G2/X6DVA-EG2 User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in this Manual .............................................................................. iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 Checklist ...................................................................................................

1-1 Contacting Supermicro ............................................................................. 1-2 X6DVA-4G2/X6DVA-EG2 Image ............................................... 1-3 X6DVA-4G2/X6DVA-EG2 Layout .............................................. 1-4 X6DVA-4G2/X6DVA-EG2 Quick Reference .............................. 1-5 Motherboard Features ................................................................................ 1-6 1-2 Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9 Intel E7320 Chipset: System Block Diagram ...........................................

1-8 1-3 Special Features ........................................................................................... 1-10 Recovery from AC Power Loss .............................................................. 1-10 1-4 PC Health Monitoring ................................................................................... 1-10 1-5 ACPI Features .............................................................................................. 1-11 1-6 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 1-12 1-7 Super I/O ........................................................................................................

1-13 Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 2-1 Precautions ................................................................................................ 2-1 Unpacking ................................................................................................ 2-1 2-2 PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................... 2-2 2-3 Installing DIMMs ............................................................................................. 2-5 2-4 I/O Ports/Control Panel Connectors ...............................................................

2-6 2-5 Connecting Cables ........................................................................................... 2-8 ATX Power Connector ............................................................................ 2-8 Processor Power Connector ................................................................... 2-8 NMI Button ............................................................................................... 2-9 Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-9 HDD LED ..............................................................................................

2-10 NIC1/NIC2 LED ..................................................................................... 2-10 Overheat/Fan Fail LED ......................................................................... 2-11 iv

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