iv
Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro ............................................................................ 1-2
X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 Image .............................................. 1-3
X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 Layout ............................................ 1-4
X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 Quick Reference .......................... 1-5
Motherboard Features ............................................................................. 1-6
Intel E7520 (Lindenhurst) 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 ......................................................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2: Installation
2-1
Static-Sensitive Devices ............................................................................... 2-1
Precautions ............................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking .................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2
Nocona Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................. 2-2
2-3
Installing DIMMs ............................................................................................... 2-6
2-4
I/O Ports/Control Panel Connectors ............................................................. 2-7
2-5 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 2-9
ATX Power Connector ............................................................................ 2-9
Processor Power Connector ................................................................. 2-9
NMI Button ................................................................................................ 2-10
Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-10
HDD LED .................................................................................................. 2-11
NIC1/NIC2 LED ........................................................................................ 2-11
Overheat LED ......................................................................................... 2-12
Power Fail LED ....................................................................................... 2-12
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X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-iG2 User's Manual