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1-2 X7DCA-L User's ManualContacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3 X7DCA-L Image Note: The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest PCB Revision avai

1-4 X7DCA-L User's Manual X7DCA-L Motherboard LayoutNotes:1. Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. 2. See Chapter 2 for detailed

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5X7DCA-L Quick ReferenceJumper Description Default SettingJBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-10)JI2C1/JI2C2 I2C to PCI/PCI-X/E Sl

1-6 X7DCA-L User's ManualMotherboard FeaturesCPUDual Intel•® 64-bit Xeon LGA 771 Quad-Core/Dual-Core 5400/5300/5200/5100 Series process

Chapter 1: Introduction1-7ACPI FeaturesSlow blinking LED for suspend state indicator•Main switch override mechanism•ACPI Power Management•Power-on

1-8 X7DCA-L User's ManualSystem Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Mother-board Features pages for det

Chapter 1: Introduction1-91-2 Chipset and Processor Features OverviewBuilt upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel 5100 chi

1-10 X7DCA-L User's Manual1-3 Special FeaturesRecovery from AC Power LossBIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system

Chapter 1: Introduction1-11CPU Overheat LED and ControlThis feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat warning function in the BIOS.

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

1-12 X7DCA-L User's ManualMain Switch Override MechanismWhen an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a syste

Chapter 1: Introduction1-131-7 Super I/OThe disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a oppy disk drive controller that is

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Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2 Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectro-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents.

2-2 X7DCA-L User's ManualInstalling the LGA771 ProcessorPress the load lever to release 1. the load plate, which covers the CPU soc

Chapter 2: Installation2-3Warning: Please save the plastic PnP cap. The motherboard must be shipped with the PnP cap properly installed to protect the

2-4 X7DCA-L User's ManualInstalling the HeatsinkCEK Passive HeatsinkScrew#1 Screw#2Screw#1Do not apply any thermal grease to the 1. heatsink o

Chapter 2: Installation2-5Mounting the Motherboard in the ChassisAll motherboards have standard mounting holes to t different types of cha

2-6 X7DCA-L User's Manual2-3 Installing DIMMsNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.CAUTION Exercise extreme care w

Chapter 2: Installation2-7X7DCA-LTo Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment n

PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for system inte grators, P C tec hnicians a nd knowledgeable PC users. It provides info

2-8 X7DCA-L User's Manual2-4 Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specication. See Fig

Chapter 2: Installation2-9X7DCA-LFront Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control

2-10 X7DCA-L User's ManualFrontControlPanelPinDenitionsPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LED3.3Vcc3.3Vcc3.3VsbGroun

Chapter 2: Installation2-11X7DCA-LPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LED3.3Vcc3.3Vcc3.3VsbGroundGround19205VccXGroundNMIX3.3Vsb

2-12 X7DCA-L User's ManualOverheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advance

Chapter 2: Installation2-13X7DCA-LPower ButtonThe Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily con-tacting both pins will po

2-14 X7DCA-L User's Manual2-5 Connecting CablesATX Power ConnectorA 24-pin main power supply con-nector is located at JPW2 on the mo

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X7DCA-L User's ManualDanger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent cata-strophic system failure or to avoid bodily i

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3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3 Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you

3-2 X7DCA-L User's ManualNo VideoIf the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and 1. cables.Use the speaker to determine

3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshooting3-2 Technical Support ProceduresBefore contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that a

3-4 X7DCA-L User's ManualQuestion: Why does Microsoft Windows XP (SP2) and Windows Vista show less memory than what is physically installed?Answ

Chapter 4: BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DCA-L. The Phoe

4-2 X7DCA-L User's Manual4-2 Running SetupDefault settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.The BIOS setup options described i

Chapter 4: BIOS4-3Main BIOS Setup MenuMain Setup FeaturesSystem TimeTo set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate

4-4 X7DCA-L User's ManualTypeThis option allows the user to select the type of IDE hard drive. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automa

Chapter 4: BIOS4-5Ultra DMA ModeThis option allows the user to select Ultra DMA Mode for the slot specied. The options are Disabled,

viPrefaceAbout This Manual ... iiiManual Organization ...

4-6 X7DCA-L User's ManualSystem MemoryThis display informs you how much system memory is detected by the BIOS.Extended MemoryThis dis

Chapter 4: BIOS4-74-4 Advanced SetupChoose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the ar-row keys. You should see

4-8 X7DCA-L User's ManualPower Button BehaviorIf set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the

Chapter 4: BIOS4-9Memory CacheCache System BIOS AreaThis setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used

4-10 X7DCA-L User's ManualCache Extended Memory AreaIf enabled, this feature allows the data stored in the extended memory

Chapter 4: BIOS4-11Enable MasterThis setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and

4-12 X7DCA-L User's ManualSERR Signal ConditionThis setting species the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted. The o

Chapter 4: BIOS4-13USB Host ControllerSelect Enabled to activate the USB Host Controller. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.Legacy USB Support Thi

4-14 X7DCA-L User's ManualExecute Disable Bit (Available when supported by the CPU and the OS.)Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disabl

Chapter 4: BIOS4-15CPU Cache ControlDCU Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU.)The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this o

Table of ContentsviiPower Button ... 2-132-5 Connecting Cable

4-16 X7DCA-L User's ManualSerial Port BThis setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled (user den

Chapter 4: BIOS4-17Mark DMI Events as ReadHighlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read.Clear All DMI Event LogsSelect Y

4-18 X7DCA-L User's ManualHardware MonitorHighlight an item and hit <Enter> to see the status of each of the following items:CP

Chapter 4: BIOS4-19The Default Alarm – the Overheat LED and system buzzer will activate if the High condition continues for some time after it is reac

4-20 X7DCA-L User's ManualFan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onb

Chapter 4: BIOS4-214-5 SecurityChoose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the foll

4-22 X7DCA-L User's ManualPassword on BootThis setting allows you to determine if a password is required for a user to enter the syst

Chapter 4: BIOS4-234-6 BootChoose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. See

4-24 X7DCA-L User's Manual4-7 ExitChoose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the

A-1Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesAppendix BIOS POST MessagesDuring the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If

viNo Video ... 3-2Losing the System’s Setup Congurati

A-2 X7DCA-L User's ManualExtended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory not working or not congured properly at offset nnnn.System batte

A-3Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesDiskette drive A errorDrive A: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is d

A-4 X7DCA-L User's ManualCD ROM DriveCD ROM Drive identied.Entering SETUP ...Starting Setup programFailing Bits: nnnnThe hex number nnnn is

A-5Appendix A: BIOS POST Messagesnnnn kB System RAM PassedWhere nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.One or more I2O Bloc

A-6 X7DCA-L User's ManualRuntheI2OCongurationUtilityOne or more unclaimed block storage devices have the Conguration Request bit set in

Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-1Appendix B BIOS POST CodesThis section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST codes are d

B-2 X7DCA-L User's ManualPOST Code Description10h Initialize Power Management11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values12h

Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-3POST Code Description49h Initialize PCI bus and devices4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system4Bh Quie

B-4 X7DCA-L User's ManualPOST Code Description80h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs (optional)81h Late POST device initialization8

Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-5POST Code DescriptionA8h Erase <ESC> promptAAh Scan for <ESC> key strokeACh Enter SETUPAEh

Chapter 1: Introduction1-1Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged l

B-6 X7DCA-L User's ManualThe following are for boot block in Flash ROMPOST Code DescriptionE0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize the

Installing the Windows OS1Appendix C Installing the Windows OSAfter all the hardware has been installed, you must rst congure Intel South Bridge RA

2 X7DCA-L User's ManualAfter the Windows XP/2000/2003 Installation is completed, the system will 1. automatically reboot.Insert the S

Appendix D: Installing Other Software and Drivers D-1Appendix D Installing Other Software and DriversD-1 Installing Other DriversAfter you've

D-2 X7DCA-L User's ManualD-2 ConguringSuperoDoctorIIIThe Supero Doctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports r

Appendix D: Installing Other Software and Drivers D-3Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)Note: SD III Software can be downl

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(Disclaimer)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities o