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- Page 1 X9SRi X9SRi-F X9SRi-3F X9SRE X9SRE-F X9SRE-3F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0b...
- Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.
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Page 3: About This Motherboard
256GB of memory, and IPMI support make the X9SRi/X9SRE series ideal for high end server platforms. Please refer to our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for processor and memory support updates. *This product is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians. -
Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or data loss. -
Page 5: Contacting Supermicro
Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Motherboard ....................iii Manual Organization ..................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual: .................iv Contacting Supermicro ....................v Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ......................1-1 Motherboard Features ..................1-7 Chipset Overview ..................1-11... - Page 7 Table of Contents Removing Memory Modules ................2-8 Memory Support ....................2-9 Memory Population Guidelines ..............2-10 Motherboard Installation .................2-11 Tools Needed ....................2-11 Location of Mounting Holes ................2-11 Installing the Motherboard ................2-12 Connectors/IO Ports ..................2-13 Motherboard I/O Backpanel ................2-13 ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports ............
- Page 8 X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Jumper Settings .................... 2-30 Explanation of Jumpers ................2-30 LAN Port Enable/Disable (JPL1~2) ............2-30 CMOS Clear (JBT1) ................. 2-31 PCI-E Slot SMB Enable (JI2C1/JI2C2) ............ 2-31 VGA Enable (JPG1) ................. 2-32 Watch Dog Reset (JWD1) ................ 2-32 USB Wake-Up (JPUSB1) .................
- Page 9 How to Start the Setup Utility ................. 4-2 Main Setup ...................... 4-2 System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: ..4-3 System Time/System Date ................ 4-3 Supermicro X9SRE/X9SR-3F/X9SRi/X9SRi-3F ......... 4-3 Memory Iniformation ................... 4-3 Total Memory ....................4-3 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations..............
- Page 10 X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Power Technology ..................4-7 EIST ......................4-7 Turbo Mode ....................4-7 C1E Support ....................4-7 CPU C3 Report, CPU C6, CPU C7 Report ..........4-7 Package C State Limit ................4-7 Chipset Configuration ................... 4-8 ...
- Page 11 Table of Contents Serial-ATA Controller 0~1 ................4-11 AHCI Mode ....................4-11 Aggressive Link Power Management ............4-11 Port 0~5 Hot Plug..................4-12 Staggered Spin Up ................... 4-12 RAID Mode ....................4-12 Port 0~5 Hot Plug..................4-12 SCU Configuration ..................4-12 Disable Storage Controller Unit (SCU) ............ 4-12 OnChip SCU Option PROM ..............
- Page 12 X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Event Logs ....................4-17 Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings ............4-17 Smbios Event Log ..................4-17 Runtime Error Logging Support ............... 4-17 Memory Correction Error Threshold ............4-17 PCI Error Logging Support ............... 4-17 Erase Event Log ..................
- Page 13 Table of Contents Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes BIOS Error Beep Codes .................A-1 Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Installing Drivers ....................B-1 B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor ® III ................B-2 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ..................C-1 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block) .......C-1 To Recover the Main BIOS Block Using a USB-Attached Device ......C-1 xiii...
- Page 14 X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Notes...
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Page 15: Introduction
Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. - Page 16 X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual X9SRE Motherboard Series Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
- Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction X9SRi Motherboard Series Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
- Page 18 X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Motherboard Layout UID_LED UID_SW JVGA JCOM1 FAN4 COM1 FAN4 JPL1/2: LAN 1-2 Enable JPL2 JPL1 2-3 Disable LAN2 JLAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JPUSB1 JVR1 JPB: BMC 1-2 Enable JSTBY : Wake on Lan 2-3 Disable PCIE6 JIPMB1 JIPMB1 CLOSE 1st...
- Page 19 Chapter 1: Introduction X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series Quick Reference JCOM1 JKBMS1 JVGA JLAN1 UID LED JSTBY1 JLAN_USB12 JLAN2 JI2C1 JI2C2 JPG1 UID_LED UID_SW JVGA JCOM1 FAN4 COM1 FAN4 FAN4 JPL1/2: LAN 1-2 Enable JPL2 JPL1 2-3 Disable UID SW JPUSB1 JCOM2 LAN2 JLAN2 LAN1...
- Page 20 X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series Headers/Connectors Connector Description JCOM1, JCOM2 COM1 Backpanel Serial Port, COM2 Serial Port Header JIPMB1 System Management Bus Header for the IPMI Slot JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Header JUSB 4/5, 6/7, 8/9 Front Accessible USB Connections (via 3 Headers) JOH1 Overheat LED/Fan Fail...
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Page 21: Motherboard Features
Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Single Intel® E5-1600/E5-2600 series processor (LGA 2011 pin, Socket-R) Memory Eight (8) DIMM slots support up to 256GB of DDR3, ECC RDIMM memory or 64GB of DDR3 Unbuffered, non-ECC UDIMM memory, up to 1600MHz.. Supports dual-channel memory bus DIMM sizes UDIMM 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB... - Page 22 Drivers and software for Intel® C204 chipset utilities Other ROHS 6/6 (Full Compliance, Lead Free) Dimensions ATX form factor (12" x 9.6") Note: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.
- Page 23 Chapter 1: Introduction X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Features Comparison Model SATA IPMI PCI-X PCI-E PCI-E PCI-E (2.0/3.0) Slots x8 on x16 x4 on x16 X9SRi-3F 8 (3Gb/s) X9SRE-3F 8 (3Gb/s) X9SRi-F X9SRE-F X9SRi X9SRE...
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Page 24: System Block Diagram
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series Block Diagram #0-8 #0-4 VR12 #0-7 #0-3 6 PHASE #0-6 #0-2 #0-5 #0-1 Intel® E5-1600/E52600 Series Processor 8 SNB CORE DDR-III MAX 130W #3C/D #3A/B DMI2 SLOT 6 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X8 G3 SLOT 4 LAN#1/2 RJ45... -
Page 25: Chipset Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview The Intel® C600 series is a single chip solution that is designed for dedicated servers and workstations. It supports high-speed SAS, SATA and advanced requirements for Intel Xeon platforms. Intel C600 Chipset Series Features • Direct Media Interface (up 20 Gb/s each direction, Full Duplex) •... -
Page 26: Special Features
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to a power-on state. -
Page 27: Acpi Features
Chapter 1: Introduction the Windows OS environment or used with Supero Doctor II in Linux. Supero Doctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predefined thresholds. -
Page 28: Super I/O
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 8-pin (JPW2) power connectors on the motherboard. Failure in doing so will void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard. 2. To provide adequate power to SATA devices, please connect the SATA DOM PWR connector (JWF1) to the power supply. It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above. -
Page 29: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam- aging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •... -
Page 30: Processor And Heatsink Installation
CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Opening the LGA2011 Socket 1. There are two load levers on the LGA2011 socket. To open the socket cover, first press and release the load lever labeled 'Open 1st'. - Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate which covers the CPU socket from its locking position. Press down on Load Lever 'Close 1st' Pull lever away from the socket 3. With the 'Close 1st' lever fully retracted, gently push down on the 'Open 1st' lever to open the load plate.
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Page 32: Installing The Lga2011 Processor
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Installing the LGA2011 Processor 1. With the LGA 2011 socket open, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap using your fingers. Socket Keys CPU Keys 2. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys (semi-circle cutouts) against the socket keys. - Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Once it is aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or verti- cally. 4. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 5.
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Page 34: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the re- quired amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the Motherboard's and the Heatsink Bracket under- neath. -
Page 35: Removing The Heatsink
Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instruc- tions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. -
Page 36: Installing Ddr3 Memory
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Installing DDR3 Memory Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. DIMM Installation UID_LED UID_SW JVGA JCOM1 FAN4 COM1... -
Page 37: Memory Support
Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support T h e X9 S R i / X9 S R E m o t h e r b o a r d s e r i e s s u p p o r t s u p t o 2 5 6 G B o f 1600/1066/1333/1600 MHz ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs in eight (8) memory slots (UDIMM/RDIMM). -
Page 38: Memory Population Guidelines
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Memory Population Guidelines When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the follow- ing order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMC1, DIMMD1 then DIMMA2, DIMMB2, DIMMC2, DIMMD2. • Always use DDR3 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed. •... -
Page 39: Motherboard Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas- teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. -
Page 40: Installing The Motherboard
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 4. -
Page 41: Connectors/Io Ports
Chapter 2: Installation Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Motherboard I/O Backpanel UID_LED UID_SW JVGA JCOM1 FAN4 COM1 FAN4 JPL1/2: LAN... -
Page 42: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Ports Definitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse The ATX PS/2 keyboard and Pin# Definition Pin# Definition PS/2 mouse are located next to KBDAT_R MSDAT_R the Back Panel USB Ports 0/1 on No Connection No Connection the motherboard. -
Page 43: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB Ports Pin Definitions Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB Pin# Definition Pin# Definition 0/1) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, six USB headers (USB USB_PN0 USB_PN1 4/5, USB 6/7, USB 8/9) are used to USB_PP0 USB_PP1 provide front chassis access. -
Page 44: Ethernet Ports
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2) are Pin# Definition Pin# Definition located next to the VGA port on the TRCT2 IETCT I/O Backpanel. In addition, an IPMI TRD2+ IET+ Dedicated LAN port is also located TRD2- IET- above USB 0/1 to provide a dedicated... -
Page 45: Serial Ports
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) A COM Port (COM1) is located on Pin # Definition Pin # Definition the I/O backpanel, and another Serial header (COM2) is located towards the rear of Slot 1 to provide front se- rial access. -
Page 46: Video Port
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Video Port VGA Pin Definitions A Video (VGA) port is located next to Pin# Definition Pin# Definition the COM Port on the I/O backpanel. Ground This port is used to provide a connec- Green tion for video and graphics display. Blue MS1: SDA (DDC Data) Refer to the board layout below for... -
Page 47: Front Control Panel
These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. -
Page 48: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the +3.3V table on the right for pin definitions. Ground HDD LED HDD LED... -
Page 49: Nic1/Nic2 (Lan1/Lan2)
Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) Pin# Definition LED connection for LAN port 1 is located 9/11 on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED 10/12 LAN Active connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10. -
Page 50: Nmi Button
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button Pin# Definition header is located on pins 19 and 20 Control of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Ground for pin definitions. Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Reset Button... -
Page 51: Connecting Cables & Optional Devices
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Cables & Optional Devices This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. ATX Power 24-pin Connector ATX Main PWR (JPW1) & CPU PWR Pin Definitions (JPW1) Connectors (JPW2) Pin#... -
Page 52: Fan Headers (Fan1~4, Fana)
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Fan Headers (FAN1~4, FANA) Fan Header Pin Definitions The X9SRi/X9SRE series has five fan headers Pin# Definition (Fan 1~Fan 4 and Fan A). These fans are 4-pin Ground (Black) fan headers. Pins 1-3 of these fan headers are +12V (Red) backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin Tachometer... -
Page 53: Speaker (Jd1)
Chapter 2: Installation Speaker (JD1) Speaker Connector Pin Definitions On the JD1 header, Pins 6~7 are used for Pin Setting Definition the internal speaker. Close Pins 6~7 with a Pins 6~7 Internal Speaker jumper or cap to use the onboard speaker. Pins 1~3 PWR LED If you wish to use an external speaker, at-... -
Page 54: Power Supply I C (Jpi2C1)
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Power Supply I C (JPI2C1) PWR Supply I2C Pin Definitions The Power Supply I2C Connector, Pin# Definition located at JPI2C, monitors the status Clock of the power supply, fan and system Data temperature. See the table on the right PWR Fail for pin definitions. -
Page 55: T-Sgpio 1/2 & 3-Sgpio 1/2 Headers
Chapter 2: Installation T-SGPIO 1/2 & 3-SGPIO 1/2 Headers Serial_Link-SGPIO Pin Definitions Two T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General Pur- Pin# Definition Definition pose Input/Output) headers are located next to the I-SATA Ports on the mother- Ground DATA Out board. Additionally, two 3-SGPIO ports Load Ground (for SAS) are also located next to JUSB... -
Page 56: Unit Id Switch (Uid Sw)
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Unit ID Switch (UID SW) UID Switch The rear UID switch, the rear UID LED and Pin# Definition front UID LED on JF1 are designed to work Button In together. When the user pushes the rear Ground UID switch, the blue backpanel UID LED Ground... -
Page 57: System Management Bus (Jipmb1 )
Chapter 2: Installation System Management Bus (JIPMB1 System Management A System Management Bus header for the Pin# Definition IPMI slot is located at IPMB. Connect the Clock appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I2C Ground connection on your system. Data No Connection A. -
Page 58: Jumper Settings
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. -
Page 59: Cmos Clear (Jbt1)
Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear (JBT1) JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. -
Page 60: Vga Enable (Jpg1)
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual VGA Enable (JPG1) VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPG1) JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the Both Jumpers Definition onboard VGA connector. The default posi- Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) tion is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See Pins 2-3 Disabled the table on the right for jumper settings. -
Page 61: Usb Wake-Up (Jpusb1)
Chapter 2: Installation USB Wake-Up (JPUSB1) USB 0/1 Wake-up Enable Jumper Settings Use the jumper JPUSB1 to "wake-up" Pin# Definition your system by pressing a key on a USB Enabled (Default) keyboard or clicking the USB mouse con- Disabled nected to the backpanel USB Ports 0/1. JPUSB1 is used together with a USB Wake-Up feature in the BIOS. -
Page 62: Bios Recovery (Jpbios1)
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual BIOS Recovery (JPBIOS1) BIOS Recovery Jumper Settings The BIOS Recovery (JPBIOS1) is used to Pin# Definition enable or disable the BIOS Recovery fea- Normal (Default) ture of the motherboard. Install the jumper Recover on pins 1-2 to begin the recovery process. ME Recovery (JPME1) ME Recovery Jumper Settings... -
Page 63: Onboard Indicators
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators Link LED Activity LED LAN Port LEDs The LAN ports are located on the I/O backpanel of the motherboard. Each Eth- Link LEDs (Green/Amber/Off) ernet LAN port has two LEDs. A blinking LED Color Definition Activity LED indicates there is data passing 100 Mbps through the port, while the Link LED may be... -
Page 64: Rear Unit Id Led (Uid Led)
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Rear Unit ID LED (UID LED) Rear UID LED LED Settings The rear Unit ID LED is located at UID Blue: Solid UID Toggled On LED on the backpanel. This LED is used in conjunction with the rear UID switch to provide easy identification of a system that might be in need of service. -
Page 65: Sata And Sas Connections
Chapter 2: Installation SATA and SAS Connections SATA/SAS Connections SATA/SAS Connectors Six Serial ATA (SATA) connectors (I-SATA Pin Definitions 0~5) are located on the motherboard. I-SATA Pin# Signal 0/1 supports data transfer rates of up to Ground 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), while I-SATA 2~5 supports SATA_TXP data transfer rates of up to 3Gb/s (SATA SATA_TXN... - Page 66 X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Notes 2-38...
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Page 67: Troubleshooting
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. -
Page 68: No Video
1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly installed and fully seated in the slots. 2. You should be using memory recommended by Supermicro (see Section 2-3). Also, it is recommended that you use the memory modules of the same type and speed for all DIMMs in the system. -
Page 69: Technical Support Procedures
Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have followed all the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. -
Page 70: Frequently Asked Questions
Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site. - Page 71 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: Why do I get an error message “IASTOR.SYS read error” and "press F6 to install Intel RAID driver" when installing Windows on my motherboard? Answer: To solve this issue, disable the IPMI jumper. Another solution is to use a USB floppy drive instead of the onboard floppy drive.
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Page 72: Battery Removal And Installation
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Battery Removal and Installation Battery Battery Lock Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power Battery Holder cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. -
Page 73: Returning Merchandise For Service
You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro. com/support/rma/). When you return the motherboard to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. - Page 74 X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Notes...
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Page 75: Bios
When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys". -
Page 76: How To Start The Setup Utility
Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating. -
Page 77: System Overview: The Following Bios Information Will Be Displayed
Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.) Supermicro X9SRE/X9SR-3F/X9SRi/X9SRi-3F Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS used in the system. -
Page 78: Advanced Setup Configurations
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: BOOT Feature Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST mes- sages or the OEM logo. -
Page 79: Watch Dog Function
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adap- tors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices. -
Page 80: Active Processor Cores
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All and 1. Limit CPUID Maximum This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this function to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions. -
Page 81: Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available When Supported By The Cpu)
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one plat- form to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. -
Page 82: Chipset Configuration
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Long duration maintained - this is the time in milliseconds where the Long Dura- tion Power Limit is maintained. Short duration power limit - During Turbo Mode, the system may exceed the processor's default power setting and exceed the Short Duration Power limit. By increasing this value, the processor can provide better performance for a short duration. -
Page 83: Dimm Configuration
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DIMM Configuration Memory Configuration This section displays memory status such as Current Memory Mode, Memory Speed, Mirroring and Sparing information. DIMM Information This feature displays information regarding the installed memory. Memory Mode The only option is Independent, a feature that allows for all DIMMs to be available to the operating system. -
Page 84: Demand Scrub
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Demand Scrub Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors found on a memory module. When the CPU or I/O issues a demand-read command, and the read data from memory turns out to be a correctable error, the error is corrected and sent to the requestor (the original source). -
Page 85: Port 60/64 Emulation
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 60/64 Emulation This feature enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware Operating Systems. The options are Enabled, and Disabled. EHCI Hand-Off This item is for Operating Systems that does not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) hand-off. -
Page 86: Port 0~5 Hot Plug
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Port 0~5 Hot Plug Set this item to Enabled to enable hot-plugging for the particular port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Staggered Spin Up Set this item to Enabled to enable Staggered Spin-up support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. -
Page 87: Above 4G Decoding
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Above 4G Decoding Set this item to Enabled to activate 64-bit capable devices to be decoded above the 4G address space. This works only if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PERR# Generation Set this item to Enabled to allow PCI devices to generate PERR# error codes. -
Page 88: Load Onboard Sas Option Rom
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Load Onboard SAS Option ROM This feature selects whether to load the SAS option ROM. The options Enabled and Disabled. VGA Priority This option allows the user to specify which graphics controller to be used as the primary boot device. -
Page 89: Serial Port Console Redirection
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection COM1, COM2, SOL Console Redirection Use this feature to enable console redirection for COM1, COM2, and SOL ports. The options are Enabled and Disabled. The default for COM1 and COM2 is Disabled. The default for SOL is Enabled. -
Page 90: Acpi Settings
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Bits per Second (BPS): 9600, 19200, 57600, or 115200 Flow Control: None, Hardware RTS/CTS, Software Xon/Xoff Data Bits: 8 or 7 Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, or Space Stop Bits: 1 or 2 ACPI Settings ... -
Page 91: Event Logs
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Event Logs Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings Smbios Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging during boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Runtime Error Logging Support Change this item to enable or disable runtime error logging. -
Page 92: Log System Boot Event
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of oc- curences a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented. -
Page 93: Ipmi (X9Sri-F, X9Sri-3F, X9Sre-F, X9Sre-3F Only)
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IPMI (X9SRi-F, X9SRi-3F, X9SRE-F, X9SRE-3F Only) Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com. -
Page 94: Update Ipmi Lan Configuration
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Update IPMI LAN Configuration This feature allows the user to decide if the BIOS should configure the IPMI setting at next system boot. The options are No and Yes. If the option is set to Yes, the user is allowed to configure the IPMI settings at next system boot. -
Page 95: Boot Settings
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Options Priorities This feature allows the user to specify which devices are boot devices and the order of priority from which the systems boots during startup. Boot Option #1, Boot option #2, etc. -
Page 96: Security Settings
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Security Settings • If the Administrator password is defined ONLY - this controls access to the BIOS setup ONLY. • If the User's password is defined ONLY - this password will need to be entered during each system startup or boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup. -
Page 97: Save & Exit
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. -
Page 98: Restore Optimized Defaults
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>. -
Page 99: A-1 Bios Error Beep Codes
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with bootup. - Page 100 X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual Notes...
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Page 101: Software Installation Instructions
To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items. (Note: To install the Windows Operating System, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.) Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note 1. -
Page 102: Configuring Superdoctor ® Iii
X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor ® The SuperDoctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management tool is called the SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the envi- ronment and operations of your system. - Page 103 SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III software and manual may be downloaded from our Website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II, this version is also available for download at the link above.
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Page 105: Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions
Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure. - Page 106 Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it to "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
- Page 107 UEFI BIOS Recovery Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Recovery WARNING! System rmware is being updated. Keyboard is locked. DO NOT TURN THE POWER OFF!!! Once rmware update is completed press any key to reboot the system Flash update progress Select Screen Select Item...
- Page 108 X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series User’s Manual 8. When a DOS prompt appears, type AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed. 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC power cable to clear CMOS, and then plug in the AC power cable to power on the system.
- Page 109 (Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.