Overview User’s Manual Hardware Installation IWILL DK8X Motherboard BIOS Setup DK8X Version 1.
DK8X Motherboard ________________________________________________________________ ii User’s Manual
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Table of Contents 1: Overview ....................................………………………................. 1-1 Workstation Board Specification .....................................………………………...... 1-5 Mainboard Map ...................................................………………………......... 1-7 I/O Port Array …………………………………………………………………………… 1-8 2: Hardware Installation ...................................……………………... 2-1 Map of Jumpers ...............................................................……....…………………..
DK8X Motherboard 3: BIOS Setup ..............................................………………………........... 3-1 Starting the BIOS Setup .....................................……………………..……..3-1 Using the BIOS Setup Utility.........................…................................................. 3-2 Main Menu ......................................………………………..…......... 3-4 Advanced Menu ...............................…………………………................. 3-6 IDE Configuration Submenu .....................…………………………............
Chapter 1 Overview Overview Thank you for choosing this high performance motherboard. This is a dual AMD Opteron micro-Socket 940 motherboard (M/B) based on the EATX form factor and features the AMD® HyperTransport™ I/O Hub (8111) AMD HyperTransport PCI-X Tunnel chipset (8131) and the AMD® AGP Tunnel (8151) chipset. The board features a Hyper Transport bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s.
DK8X Motherboard GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Keep the area around the Server clean and free of clutter. Servers weigh a lot. They can average about 50 lbs. (~22.68 kg) When lifting the system, two people should lift slowly from opposite ends with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift with your legs.
Chapter 1 Overview Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag. Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap. Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or contacts. When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins. Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
DK8X Motherboard GETTING HELP If a problem arises with yours system during Installation or Operation, you should first ask your dealer for help as they have most likely configured your system. They generally have the best grasp of your issues and the fastest response for your symptoms. If your dealer is near your location, it is recommended that you first bring your system to them to have it serviced instead of attempting to solve the problem yourself.
Chapter 1 Overview WORKSTATION BOARD SPECIFICATIONS Processor 1. 2. 3. 4. AMD® Dual Opteron Socket 940 CPUs Supports 1.8 GHz or higher HyperTransport™ of 6.4 GB/s bandwidth Built-In Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Chipset 1. AMD® 8111 (HyperTransport I/O Hub) 2. AMD® 8151 (AGP Tunnel) 3. AMD® 8131 (PCI-X Tunnel) Memory 1. 4 + 4 socket for 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 2. Uses Registered PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 ECC DDR memory 3. Supports total system memory size of up to 16 GB Internal I/O connector 1.
1 x GigaBit Ethernet LAN RJ-45 port Audio Phone Jacks - Speaker Out, Mic In, Line-In. 1x IEEE-1394 port Center Out, Rear Out System Management System BIOS Form Factor Hardware Monitor (CPU Thermal, Fan, Voltage, Intrusion) WINBOND W83627THF 4Mb Flash EEPROM with AMI BIOS I2C support. SMBIOS 2.3 and DMI 2.
Chapter 1 Overview MAINBOARD MAP ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Overview 1-7
DK8X Motherboard REAR I/O ARRAY ________________________________________________________________________ 1-8 Overview
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation In this section, we detail the procedures for how to install processors and other hardware components in your Mainboard. Please go to the specific sections to read more about section you are interested ¾ WARNING This motherboard contains sensitive electronic components that can be easily damaged by static electricity. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure correct Installation and to avoid static damage.
DK8X Motherboard MAP OF JUMPERS Refer to the following illustration to find the location of the Mainboard's jumpers ________________________________________________________________________ 2-2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation CN32: Clear CMOS Header The onboard button cell battery powers the CMOS RAM. It contains all the BIOS setup information. Keep the jumper connected to pins 1-2 (Default) to retain the RTC data as shown below. 1 2 3 1-2 2-3 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS Under certain circumstances, you will need to reset system settings. Follow these instructions to clear the CMOS RTC data: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Short pins 2 and 3 with a jumper for a few seconds. 3.
DK8X Motherboard CN21: PCI 64-Bit Speed Select Jumper This header lets you determine the bus speed of the PCI-X 64-bit slots. The speed can be set to either 64 MHz (default) or 33 MHz 1 2 3 1-2 2-3 66MHz 33MHz CN25: PCI-X Speed Select Jumper This header lets you determine the bus speed of the PCI-X slots. The speed can be set to either 133 MHz (default) or 100 MHz.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation J11: Audio for Front Panel This jumper, J11, allows users to switch audio function to the front panel if front panel is installed. Pin Assignment: 1: MIC Out 2: GND 8: NC 5-6: Line Out Right 9-10: Line Out Left JP1: IEEE-1394 Enable/Disable This jumper allows users to enable/disable IEEE-1394 function of onboard header.
DK8X Motherboard CN20: Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector This feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that connects to the chassis intrusion connector on the motherboard. The motherboard circuitry will detect the intrusion when the chassis cover is removed.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation INSTALLING MEMORY This Mainboard uses Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM). Eight DIMM socket memory banks are available, four memory bank for each CPU socket. The DIMM sockets accommodate 184-pin PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 (DDR266/DDR333/DDR400) and Double Data Rate (DDR) memory modules in 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB size combinations. Total installed memory size is between a minimum of 128MB to a maximum of 16GB.
DK8X Motherboard Memory Installation Procedures This section outlines how to install Registered PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 DDR DIMMs into the Mainboard. 1. Locate the Memory Bank on the Mainboard, where you will be installing the DIMMs. 2. Make sure the DIMM’s pins are facing down, and check that the pin arrangement on the memory module resembles the one pictured below.
Chapter 2 3. Hardware Installation Insert the module into the DIMM socket and press down evenly on both ends firmly until the DIMM module is securely in place. (The tabs of the DIMM socket will close-up to hold the DIMM in place when the DIMM is properly installed on the socket’s bottom.) 4. Repeat step 1 to step 3 for all additional DIMM modules. IMPORTANT * The Opteron features a 128-bit wide DDR memory interface. To take advantage of the 128-bit interface, you must install DIMMs in pairs of two (2).
DK8X Motherboard RECOMMENDED MEMORY CONFIGURATIONS The AMD Opteron processors have very specific memory module requirements, and due to the design of the Mainboard, there are certain configurations of memory that work best to make the most effective use of the memory bandwidth. The AMD Opteron features 128-bit DDR memory channels. DDR Memory Modules are only 64-bit. In order to benefit from the full bandwidth, you should always install the DIMMs in pairs.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Heatsink Installation CAUTION: As with all computer equipment, the processor and motherboard components may be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please take proper ESD precautions when handling any board. Warning: Do not apply voltage until the heatsink is fully installed. If voltage is applied before the heatsink is fully installed, the processor will overheat and failure will result.
DK8X Motherboard Step 5. Step 4 Press firmly on the socket to ensure proper contact of the backplate and motherboard. Step 7 Step 6 1. 2. 3. Carefully place the retention frame on the motherboard. The screw holes must align with the backplate standoffs. Place the screws and tighten down the retention frame. Do not over-tighten the screws. Ensure that the retention frame is flat with the motherboard. Warning: Do not apply voltage until the heatsink is fully installed.
Chapter 2 Step 8 1. Gently push down on the processor while lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position. 2. Do not apply any power (voltage) to the system until the heatsink is fully installed. Step 10 1. Place the heatsink on the processor with it centered in the retention frame matching the heatsink clip with the socket mounting lug. 2. The heatsink should have full contact with the processor. Hardware Installation Step 9 1.
DK8X Motherboard Step 12 Step 13 The spring clip must be installed as shown. 1. Make sure the retention clip is aligned with the plastic lug on the retention frame. 2. Carefully push straight down on the clip. This may take more force than the first side. Step 14 Step 15 Carefully turn the cam lever to lock into place. Ensure the cam lever is locked into the retention frame. Connect the fan power lead to the proper connector to the motherboard.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation THE AGP PRO SLOT The Mainboard does not feature an integrated video solution. Therefore, you will need to install a video card to use the Mainboard. The Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) slot is specifically designed to support a new generation of AGP graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidths (up to 8x). IMPORTANT * Only 1.5V AGP 4X/8X cards are supported by this 8x AGP Pro slot.
DK8X Motherboard EPS12V POWER CONNECTORS Find the proper orientation of the connectors and push down firmly to make sure that the pins are aligned (the connector will only insert properly when properly aligned). The 8-pin connector is a dedicated power connector to supply power for the CPUs. For Wake on LAN support, the 5-volt Stand-by lead (+5VSB) from the ATX power supply must supply at least 2A.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation FLOPPY DISK DRIVE CONNECTOR This 34-pin connector supports the standard floppy disk drive ribbon cable. Connect the single connector end to the Mainboard. Then, plug the other end of the ribbon into the floppy drive. Make sure you align the Pin 1 on the connector with the Pin 1 alignments on the Mainboard and the floppy drive. PRIMARY IDE CONNECTORS The two 40-pin IDE connectors (primary and secondary channels) support 80-conductor IDE ribbon cables.
DK8X Motherboard IMPORTANT Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe on the Pin 1 side of the connector. IDE ribbon cables must be less than 46 cm (18 inches) long, with the second drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from the first connector. FRONT PANEL SWITCHES The front panel switches header connects the front control panel buttons and LEDs to the Mainboard.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Reset Switch (2-pin RST) This 2-pin connector connects to the chassis-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without turning your power switch off and on. This is a preferred method of rebooting your system to prolong the life of your system’s power supply. Hard Disk Activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This connector supplies power to the chassis's HDD/IDE activity LED.
DK8X Motherboard CPU/ SYSTEM FAN CONNECTORS There are seven 3-pin fan connectors in the Mainboard motherboard. Two fans are used for CPU0 and CPU1; five are for system and front. These connectors support cooling fans of 500mA (6W) or less. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different. Connect the fan’s plug to the Mainboard with respect to the polarity of the fan connector. CPU0_FAN, CPU1_FAN and SysFAN0 support Smart Fan function.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation REAR PANEL I/O PORTS This is an illustration of the Mainboard rear I/O port array PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin Female) The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If no mouse is detected, IRQ12 will be free for expansion cards to use. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female) This connection is for standard keyboards using a PS/2 (mini DIN) plug. This connector will not accept standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs.
DK8X Motherboard IEEE 1394/ FireWire Connector (6-pin Male) Depending on your Mainboard model, you may have one (1) onboard IEEE 1394 connector port for connecting FireWire devices. Refer to IEEE 1394 Ports & Header for more information. Serial Port (COM1) Connector (9-pin Male) The COM1 serial port can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices. See BIOS for more on serial port setup. Parallel Printer Connector (25-pin Female) You can enable the parallel port and choose an IRQ through the BIOS.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ADDITIONAL I/O CONNECTORS The Mainboard also contains connectors for adding additional ports and devices to the Mainboard. CD_In & Aux_In Audio Inputs (4-pin) There are both CD-In and Aux-In 4-pin connectors to connect your internal sound devices to the Sound Card. See Audio for setup information. 4-pin Onboard Audio Header USB 2.0 PORTS AND HEADER The Serial Version of this Mainboard features the NEC chip integrated into the board. This chip supports four (4) USB 2.
DK8X Motherboard IEEE 1394 (FIREWIRE) PORTS AND HEADER This Mainboard features an integrated Texas Instrument TSB43AB22 chip which supports two (2) IEEE 1394 (Firewire) ports. IEEE 1394 (FireWire) supports transfer rates of up to 400MB/s. One port is installed on the on-board I/O array, and a header completes the last port for external installation.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation INSTALLING EXPANSION CARDS This outlines the procedure for adding expansion cards to your Mainboard. Remember to read the documentation for your expansion cards and make the necessary hardware and software setting changes (i.e. jumper settings). The Mainboard features two (2) PCI-32 (32-bit, 33MHz) slots, one (1) PCI-64 (64-bit, 66/33MHz) slot and two (2) PCI-X (100/133MHz) slots to accommodate PCI expansion cards. 1. Remove the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use.
DK8X Motherboard SILICON IMAGE CHIPSET AND SERIAL ATA The Serial version of this Mainboard is equipped with an integrated Silicon Image Sil3114 Serial ATA chipset. This chipset supports up to 4 SATA devices at transfer rates of up to 150MB/s. The Silicon Image Chipset also supports RAID configurations. RAID stands for "Redundant Array of Independent Devices" and provides different levels of safety, redundancy and performance.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation POWERING ON YOUR SYSTEM Follow these instructions to power on the computer after you have installed the Mainboard and all system devices. 1. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, Off is marked by “O”). 2. After double-checking all jumper settings and connections, close the system chassis cover. 3.
DK8X Motherboard BIOS Setup This chapter discusses the AMIBIOS Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. The BIOS is the Basic Input / Output System used in all IBM PC, XT, AT, and PS/2 compatible computers. The AMIBIOS flash chip stores the system parameters, such as type of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the CMOS.
Chapter 3 2. BIOS Setup As the memory is being tested, you can access the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the key when “Press < F2> to enter SETUP” appears briefly at the bottom of the screen. From the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility, you can access the other setup screens, such as the Security and Power menus. USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY Navigating through the BIOS Setup Utility is straight forward.
DK8X Motherboard Key Load Failsafe Defaults Key Load Optimal Defaults Key Save and Exit Home Go to Top of Screen END Go to Bottom of Screen ESC Exit IMPORTANT The BIOS does NOT automatically save values that you have modified. If you do not save your values before you exit the BIOS Setup Utility, all your changes will be lost.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Main Menu This is the first screen that is displayed when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Each tab lined on the top of the screen represents each different menu. The following picture shows the main menu. Main menu shows the information of BIOS version, date and ID; processor type, speed and count; system size. In addition, system time and date is adjustable using + / - key or number keys.
DK8X Motherboard Advanced Menu This is the Advanced Menu screen. You can make these modifications on the Advanced menu. You can make these modifications on the Advanced Menu. Select the Submenus to modify those settings. Feature Option Description Floppy Configuration Disabled 360 KB, 5 1/2” 1.2 MB, 5 1/2” 720 KB, 3 1/2” 1.44 MB, 3 1/2” 2.88 MB, 3 1/2” Select Floppy A or Floppy B and then selects floppy-diskette type installed in your system.
Chapter 3 Feature BIOS Setup Option Description defined percentage when the temperature reaches a user defined value 3. H/W health event Enable: ACPI Configuration ACPI Aware O/S Yes/No If O/S supports ACPI Disable: If O/S doesn’t support ACPI Hyper Transport Configuration CPU0 : CPU1 HT Link Speed/Width Hyper Transport link speed/width is adjustable Remote Access Configuration Disable Serial USB Configuration Selects Remote Access type 1. Enables support for legacy USB.
DK8X Motherboard IDE Configuration Submenu Feature Option Description Disabled Primary Secondary Both Disabled: disables the integrated IDE controller Primary: enables only the Primary IDE controller Secondary: enables only the secondary IDE controller Both: enables both IDE controllers Disabled Enabled Disable/Enable device write protection.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI device IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection Host & Device Host Device Select the mechanism for detecting 80 pin cable Feature Option Description Onboard Floppy Controller Disabled Enabled Allows BIOS to enable or disable floppy controller Onboard Game/Midi Port Disabled 200/300, 200/330 208/300, 208/330 Allows BIOS to enable or disable Game/Midi port Super IO Configuration
DK8X Motherboard PCIPnP Menu ________________________________________________________________________ 3-9 BIOS Setup
Chapter 3 Feature BIOS Setup Option Description Plug & Play O/S Yes No Yes: lets the O/S configure PnP devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play O/S PCI Latency Timer 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register Yes No Yes: Assign IRQ to PCI VGA card if card requests IRQ No: Doesn’t assign IRQ To PCI VGA cars even if card requests IRQ Palette Snooping Disabled Enabled Enabled: informs the PCI devices that an ISA
DK8X Motherboard Feature IRQ3~IRQ15 Option Description Available Reserved Available: specified IRQ is available to be used by PCI/PnP devices Reserve: specified IRQ is reserved for use by legacy ISA devices Available: specified DMA is DMA Channel 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Available Reserved Reserved Memory Size Disabled 16K 32K 64K available to be used by PCI/PnP devices Reserve: specified DMA is reserved for use by legacy ISA devices Size of memory block to reserve for legacy ISA devices ________________
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Boot Menu Feature Boot Device Priority Description Specify the boot device priority sequence Hard Disk Drives Specify the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives Removable Drives Specify the boot device priority sequence from available removable drives ATAPI CDROM Drives Specify the boot device priority sequence from available ATAPI CDROM drives ________________________________________________________________________ BIOS Setup 3-12
DK8X Motherboard Boot Setting Configuration Submenu Feature Option Description Quick Boot Disabled Enabled Allows BIOS to skip tests while booting Quiet Boot Disabled Enabled Disabled: display normal POST messages Enabled: display OEM logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Keep Current Set display mode for option ROM Bootup Num-Lock Off On Select power on state for NumLock PS/2 Mouse Support Disabled Enabled Typematic Rate Slow Fast Select support mouse for PS/2 Select keyboard typema
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup System Keyboard Absent Present Enable/Disable all keyboards attached to the system Parity Check Disabled Enabled Enable/Disable memory or parity error check Boot to OS/2 No Yes Wait for “F1” if error Disabled Enabled Wait for F1 key to be pressed if error occurs Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Disabled Enabled Display “Press DEL to run Setup” in POST Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Enabled Enabled: allows option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 OS/2 compatibility mode _____________
DK8X Motherboard Security Menu Feature Option Description Install or password Change User Password change the Clear User Password Immediately clears the User password Password Check Setup: check password while invoking setup Always: check password while invoking setup as well as on each boot Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Enabled Enable/Disable Boot Sector Virus Protection ________________________________________________________________________ 3-15 BIOS Setup
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chipset Menu There are three submenus inside Chipset menu: NorthBridge Configuration, SouthBridge Configuration and AGP Configuration.
DK8X Motherboard Feature Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Burst Length Option Description Auto Disabled Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node, or across NODES, decreasing access contention Auto Disabled 8 Beats 4 Beats Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node, or across NODES, decreasing access contention Burst length can be set to 8 or 4 beats.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ECC Configuration Submenu Feature Option Description Master ECC Enable Disabled Enabled Master ECC Enables support on all nodes for ECC error detect and correction ________________________________________________________________________ BIOS Setup 3-18
DK8X Motherboard SouthBridge Configuration Feature Option 2.0 SM Bus Controller Disabled Enabled HT Link 0 P-Comp Mode HT Link 0 N-Comp Mode HT Link 0 RZ-Comp Mode Auto Data Calcomp+ Data Calcomp- Data Description Auto causes hardware compensation vales.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup AGP Configuration Submenu Feature Option AGP Data Transfer Rate 1x / 2x / 4x / 8x 1x / 2x / 4x Aperture Size Aperture size defines a Window into system memory 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, for the AGP video controller.
DK8X Motherboard APM Configuration Menu ________________________________________________________________________ 3-21 BIOS Setup
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Exit Menu Feature Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Description Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation Exit system setup without saving the changes. ESC key can be used for this operation Discard Changes Discard changes done so far to any of the setup questions. F7 key can be used for this operation Load Optimal Defaults Load optimal default values for all the setup questions.
DK8X Motherboard Important: Driver Installation Procedure Please follow the installation procedure belows. 1. Install WindowsXP SP1a 2. Install 8151 driver: a. Install 8151 river from the following driver path: CD-ROM\Drivers\AMD\8151\setup.exe b. Update 8151 driver from the following driver path: CD-ROM\Drivers\AMD\8151\8151 v8.10\XP\English 3. Install APIC driver: the driver path is CD-ROM\Drivers\AMD\8111\APIC\setup.exe 4. Install SMC driver: the driver path is CD-ROM\Drivers\AMD\8111\SMC 5.
