Supermicro X6DAL-XG XEON MBD-X6DAL-XG-O User Manual

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About This Manual ......................................................................................................  iii

Manual Organization ...................................................................................................  iii

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Overview .........................................................................................................  1-1

Checklist ....................................................................................................  1-1

Contacting Supermicro ............................................................................  1-2

 X6DAL-XG Image ..................................................................  1-3

 X6DAL-XG Layout .................................................................  1-4

 X6DAL-XG Quick Reference ..............................................  1-5

Motherboard Features ............................................................................. 1-6

Intel Tumwater Chipset: System Block Diagram .................................  1-8

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Chipset Overview ...........................................................................................  1-9

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Special Features .............................................................................................  1-9

BIOS Recovery .........................................................................................  1-9

Recovery from AC Power Loss ...........................................................  1-9

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PC Health Monitoring ....................................................................................   1-10

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ACPI Features ...............................................................................................   1-12

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Power Supply ...............................................................................................   1-13

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Super I/O ......................................................................................................... 1-14

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Static-Sensitive Devices ...............................................................................  2-1

Precautions ...............................................................................................  2-1

Unpacking ..................................................................................................  2-1

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PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation ..................................................  2-2

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Installing DIMMs ...............................................................................................  2-5

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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 LED .................................................................................................   2-10

Overheat/Fan Fail LED ..........................................................................   2-11

   

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