SUPER X6QT8 X6QTE+ USER’S MANUALRevision 1.0
1-4X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualFigure 1-2A. SUPER X6QT8 Motherboard Layout(not drawn to scale)*Notes:•1.Jumpers not indicated are for testing only
C-12 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's Manual4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in t
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-135. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown in the screen below). 6. Press Ent
C-14 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualRebuilding Arrays*Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only.If an array Build process (o
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-15Using the Disk UtilitiesThe Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks
C-16 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's Manual3 Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screen below.)2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Util
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-17You can choose from the following options:1. Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writi
C-18 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualC-2 Installing Intel's ICH5R Driver by Adaptec and the Windows OSa. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-19Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen(*Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme
C-20 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualSupero Doctor IIIThe Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management ca
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-21Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)(*Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downlo
Chapter 1: Introduction1-5Jumper Description Default Setting J27 Processor Speed Strapping Enable On (Enabled)(*Chpt.2)JBT1 CMOS Clear
C-22 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's Manual Notes
1-6X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualLED Indicator DescriptionDA1, DA2 Onboard SCSI Chan. A & Chan. B LEDs OH LED Overheat LED (JOH1)Onboard
Chapter 1: Introduction1-7Figure 1-2B. SUPER X6QTE+ Motherboard Layout(not drawn to scale)*Notes:•1. Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.•2. &
1-8X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualJumper Description Default Setting J27 Processor Speed Strapping Enable On (Enabled)(*Chpt.2)JBT1 CMOS C
Chapter 1: Introduction1-9Motherboard FeaturesCPU Latest CPU technology! • supports single, dual or quad 64-bit Intel® Xeon processor MP, 7000 Seri
1-10X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's Manual• Fan Status Monitor for fan speed/on-off control• VRM Protection Feature (880C, *980C, 1080C) (*Default: 980C)ACP
Chapter 1: Introduction1-11Figure 1-9. Block Diagram of the E8501 Chipset Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Motherboa
1-12X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's Manual1-2 Chipset Overview The E8501 ChipsetBuilt upon the functionality and the capability of the E8501 chipset, the X6
Chapter 1: Introduction1-131-3 Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power LossThe feature allows the user to set the power state after a power outage. You
The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccu
1-14X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualThermal Management/CPU VRM OverheatWhen the CPU reaches 700 C and above (Overheat), the CPU will go into throttling
Chapter 1: Introduction1-15 Main Switch Override MechanismWhen an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a system suspend button t
1-16X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualIt is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specifi cation 2.01
Chapter 2: Installation2-1 Chapter 2 Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com
2-2 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualIMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before add-ing, removing or changing any hardwar
Chapter 2: Installation2-31. Do not apply any thermal compound to the heatsink or the CPU die-the required amount has already been applied.2. Place th
2-4 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualTo Un-install the Heatsink1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as show in
Chapter 2: Installation2-5Figure 2-1. PGA604 Socket: Empty and with Processor InstalledMounting the Motherboard in the Chassis All motherboards hav
2-6 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's Manual2-3 Installing DIMMs CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any poss
Chapter 2: Installation2-7X6QT8®SUPERTo Remove:Use your thumbs to gen-tly push near the edge of both ends of the module. This should release it from
iiiPreface PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides informatio
2-8 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualFigure 2-4. JF1 Header PinsB. Front Control Panel Front Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons
Chapter 2: Installation2-9DIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot)BatteryJP
2-10 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDResetPWRVccVccVccVccGroundGround1920VccXGroundNMI
Chapter 2: Installation2-11Overheat/Fan Fail LEDConnect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail LED connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide an advanced warning
2-12 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualPower Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will
Chapter 2: Installation2-132-5 Connecting CablesATX Power Connector There is a 24-pin main power sup-ply connector (JPW1) and two 8-pin CPU PWR connec
2-14 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualDIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot
Chapter 2: Installation2-15DIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot)BatteryJ
2-16 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualDIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot
Chapter 2: Installation2-17DIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot)BatteryJ
ivPrefaceAbout This Manual ... iiiManual Organizat
2-18 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualDIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot
Chapter 2: Installation2-19SMB Power (I2 C) ConnectorI2 C Connector (PSSMB), located next to the IDE#2 Connector, moni-tors onboard power supply, fan
2-20 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualDIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot
Chapter 2: Installation2-21DIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot)BatteryJ
2-22 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's Manual2-6 Jumper SettingsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to c
Chapter 2: Installation2-23DIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot)BatteryJ
2-24 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualDIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot
Chapter 2: Installation2-25DIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot)BatteryJ
2-26 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualDIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot
Chapter 2: Installation2-27DIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot)BatteryJ
Table of ContentsvOverheat/Fan Fail LED ... 2-11Power Fail LED ...
2-28 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualDIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot
Chapter 2: Installation2-29DIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot)BatteryJ
2-30 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualDIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot
Chapter 2: Installation2-31DIMM A6DIMM B6DIMM B2DIMM A2DIMM B5DIMM A5JRB124-Pin ATX PWRCPU 4CPU 3COM2ICH5RJPL1JP13 Slot 5 PCI-Ex4(in x8 Slot)BatteryJ
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3-1Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following proced
3-2 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's Manual3-2 Technical Support ProceduresBefore contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note t
3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshooting3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting Super Micro for technica
3-4 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's Manual3-4 Returning Merchandise for ServiceA receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-1 Chapter 4 AMIBIOS4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMIBIOS Setup Utility for the X6QT8/X6QTE+. The AMI
vi2-8 Parallel Port, Floppy, IPMI, Hard Disk Drive and SCSI Connections ... 2-29Floppy Connector ...
4-2 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User’s Manual4-2 Main SetupWhen you fi rst enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always ret
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-34-3 Advanced SettingsThe Advanced Settings screen and sub menus are listed below:WarningWhen you fi rst enter the Advanced Setup
4-4 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User’s ManualAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch (*Available when supported by the OS and the CPU.)The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 by
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-5C1 Confi guration Mode (*Available when supported by the CPU.)Select Standard to enable the C1 Halt State to partially turn off t
4-6 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User’s ManualPIO ModeThe IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) Mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE contr
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-732-Bit Data TransferSelect Enabled to activate the function of 32-Bit data transfer. Select "Disabled" to disable this
4-8 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User’s ManualAllocate IRQ to PCI VGASet this value to allow or restrict the system from giving the VGA adapter card an interrupt ad
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9Advanced Chipset Settings This item allows the user to confi gure the Advanced Chipset settings for the sys-tem.NorthBridge Con
4-10 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User’s ManualAPCI Confi guration This item allows the user to enable or disable the ACPI support for the operating system. ACPI OSS
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11Hardware Health Confi gurationThis feature allows the AMI BIOS to automatically display the status of the follow-ing items:Tem
Chapter 1: Introduction1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowl
4-12 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User’s ManualMPS Confi guration This section allows the user to confi gure the multiprocessors table.MPS RevisionThis feature allows
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13SMBIOS Confi gurationSMBIOS SMI SupportSelect Enabled to enable the function of SMBIOS SMI Wrapper support for PnP Func 50h-54h
4-14 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User’s ManualTerminal TypeThis feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection.The options are A
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-15BIOS Settings Confi guration Quick BootIf Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed f
4-16 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User’s ManualWatch Dog TimerIf enabled, this option will automatically reset the system if the system is not active for more than 5
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-17Boot Device PriorityThis feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot De-vice.The settings are 1st
4-18 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User’s ManualChange Supervisor PasswordSelect this option and press <Enter> to access the sub-menu, and then type in the pass
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-194-6 Exit OptionsSelect the Exit tab from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.Saving Changes an
4-20 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User’s ManualLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsTo set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep CodesDuring the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors ma
1-2X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualContacting SupermicroHeadquarters Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave.
A-2 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User’s ManualNotes
B-1Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesWhen AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, i
B-2 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualCheckpoint Code Description E0h The onboard fl oppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning
B-3Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesCheckpoint Code Description 03h The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on co
B-4 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualCheckpoint Code Description 25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST
B-5Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesCheckpoint Code Description 4Ch The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the
B-6 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualCheckpoint Code Description 86h The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WIN-B
B-7Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesCheckpoint Code Description A9h Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initializa
B-8 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualNotes
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-1 Appendix C Software InstallationAfter all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst co
Chapter 1: Introduction1-3Figure 1-1. X6QT8 Image Important Notes to the User1. All images and graphics shown in this manual were based upon the la
C-2 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's Manual*Non-Combined Mode: Parallel ATA only: with the maximum of 4 devices sup-ported; *Non-Combined Mode: Serial ATA
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-3Using the Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility (ARC) The Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility is an embedded BIOS Util
C-4 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualManaging ArraysSelect this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sec-tions describe
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-5Viewing Array PropertiesTo view the properties of an existing array:1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A.2. From th
C-6 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualCreating ArraysBefore creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your sys
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-75 Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. The Array Properties menu displays (as the screen sh
C-8 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's Manual2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter. (*Note: The label shall not be m
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-9Notes:1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data w
C-10 X6QT8/X6QTE+ User's ManualAdding a Bootable ArrayTo make an array bootable:1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List
Appendix C: Software InstallationC-11Initializing Disk DrivesIf an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new ar-ray
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