iv
Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro ............................................................................ 1-2
X6DAL-XTG Image ................................................................ 1-3
X6DAL-XTG Layout .............................................................. 1-4
X6DAL-XTG Quick Reference ............................................ 1-5
Motherboard Features ............................................................................. 1-6
Intel E7525 Tumwater Chipset: System Block Diagram .................... 1-8
1-2
Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9
1-3
Special Features ........................................................................................... 1-10
BIOS Recovery ....................................................................................... 1-10
Recovery from AC Power Loss ......................................................... 1-10
1-4
PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 1-10
1-5
ACPI Features ............................................................................................... 1-12
1-6
Power Supply ............................................................................................... 1-13
1-7
Super I/O ......................................................................................................... 1-14
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 LED ................................................................................................. 2-10
Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 2-11
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X6DAL-XTG User's Manual