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X9DRL-iF
USER'S MANUAL
Revision 1.1a

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  • Page 1 X9DRL-3F X9DRL-iF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1a...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: About This Motherboard

    Series Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) that offer QPI (Intel QuickPath Interface) Technology (V.1.1), providing point-to-point connection with a transfer speed of up to 8.0 TG/s. With the PCH C606/C602 built in, the X9DRL-3F/iF motherboard sup- ports Intel® Management Engine, Rapid Storage Technology, Digital Media Interface (DMI), PCI-E Gen.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and to avoid damaging the system or the components. Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components.

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    Preface Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: 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 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview Overview ......................1-1 Processor and Chipset Overview..............1-11 Special Features ................... 1-12 PC Health Monitoring ..................1-12 ACPI Features ....................1-13 Power Supply ....................1-13 Advanced Power Management ..............1-14...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............2-20 Ethernet Ports ..................2-21 Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicators ..........2-22 Front Control Panel ..................2-23 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............... 2-24 NMI Button ....................2-24 Power LED ....................2-24 HDD LED ....................2-25 NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators ...............
  • Page 8 BMC Heartbeat LED ................2-41 2-10 SATA/SAS Connections ................2-42 Serial ATA (SATA) Ports (X9DRL-iF Only) ..........2-42 SAS Ports (X9DRL-3F Only) ..............2-42 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures ................3-1 Technical Support Procedures ................ 3-5 Battery Removal and Installation ..............3-6 Frequently Asked Questions ................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    • One (1) Supermicro Mainboard • Six (6) Serial ATA cables (CBL-0044Lx6) (for X9DRL-iF) • Eight (8) Serial ATA cables (CBL-0044Lx8) (for X9DRL-3F) • One (1) I/O Shield (MCP-260-00042-0N) • One (1) Quick Reference Guide (MNL-1298-QRG) Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user's manual for your motherboard.
  • Page 10 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Motherboard 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...
  • Page 11 FAN4 I-SATA0 Note 1: X9DRL-3F, built upon the PCH C606 chip, supports two (2) SATA 3.0, four (4) SATA 2.0, and eight (8) SAS/SATA2 connections. X9DRL-iF, based on the PCH C602 chip, supports eight SATA 2.0 and two SATA 3.0 connections.
  • Page 12 • Jumpers/LED Indicators not indicated are for testing only. • SAS Connections are available on the X9DRL-3F only. • Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible...
  • Page 13 +5V Standby Power Header JTPM1 TPM (Trusted Platform Module)/Port 80 JUIDB UID (Unit Identification) Switch LAN1/LAN2 G-bit Ethernet Ports 1/2 (IPMI) LAN IPMI_Dedicated LAN (I-)SATA0~5 Intel PCH SATA Connectors (0~5) (S-)SATA/SAS0~3 SATA/SAS Connectors (0~3) (S-)SAS4~7 SAS Connections 4~7 (for X9DRL-3F only)
  • Page 14 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual (PCH) Slot1 PCI-Express 2.0x1 Slot Slot2 PCI 33 MHz Slot (PCH) Slot3 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 in x8 Slot (CPU1)Slot4/Slot5/Slot 6 PCI-Express 3.0 x8 Slots (S-)SGPIO1/2 Serial (SAS) General Purpose I/O Headers 1/2 (T-)SGPIO1/2 Serial (SATA) General Purpose I/O Headers 1/2...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    Dual Intel 82574 Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet Controllers for LAN 1/LAN 2 ports. • Nuvoton WPCM450 Base-board Controller (BMC) supports IPMI_LAN 2.0 I/O Devices SATA/SAS Connections (X9DRL-3F Only) • SATA Ports Two (2) SATA 3.0 Ports and Four (4) SATA 2.0 Ports •...

  • Page 16: Peripheral Devices

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual SATA Connections (X9DRL-iF Only) • SATA Two (2) SATA 3.0 Ports (I-SATA 0/1) Four (4) SATA 2.0 Ports (1-SATA 2~5) Four (4) SATA 2.0 Ports (S-SATA0~3 from SCU) • RAID Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 IPMI 2.0...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Overview Fan Control • Fan status monitoring via IPMI connections • Low noise fan speed control • System PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) Management 2.0 support • UID (Unit Identification)/Remote UID • System resource alert via SuperDoctor® III •...

  • Page 18: System Block Diagram

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual QPI (QPI0) PORT 0 PORT 1 CPU1 CPU2 QPI (QPI1) PORT 1 PORT 0 Socket 2 Socket 1 E5-2600(v2) SERIES E5-2600(v2) SERIES PROCESSOR PROCESSOR FAN x 8 NCT7904D SATA GEN3 SATA GEN2 PEGO [3:0] J5 PCIE PCIe 2.0 x1...

  • Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Pro- cessors (Socket R LGA 2011) and the PCH C606/C602 chipset, the X9DRL-3F/ X9DRL-iF motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual processor-based high-end servers.

  • Page 20: Special Features

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss The Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting that determines 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 the power-on state.

  • Page 21: Acpi Features

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. In addition, two 12V 8-pin power connections are also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system.

  • Page 22: Advanced Power Management

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.

  • Page 23: Other Features Supported By The Wpcm450 Bmc Controller

    Chapter 1: Overview Other Features Supported by the WPCM450 BMC Controller The WPCM450R supports the following features: • IPMI 2.0 • Serial over LAN • KVM over LAN • LAN Alerting-SNMP Trap • Event Log • X-Bus parallel interface for I/O expansion •...
  • Page 24 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 1-16...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assis- tance.
  • Page 26 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.

  • Page 27: Product Disposal

    Chapter 2: Installation Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要が あります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.

  • Page 28: Static-Sensitive Devices

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual ‫القىانين واللىائح الىطنية‬ ‫جميع‬ ‫وفقا ل‬ ‫ينبغي التعامل معه‬ ‫هذا المنتج‬ ‫من‬ ‫التخلص النهائي‬ ‫عند‬ 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다. Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen.

  • Page 29: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area. Notes: • Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 30 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. Pull lever away from Press down on Load the socket Lever 'Close 1st' 3.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation 1. Using your thumb and the index finger, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap from the socket. 2. Using your thumb and index finger, hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 3.
  • Page 32 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 4. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 5. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the lever labelled 'Close 1st' first, then lock the lever labelled 'Open 1st' second.

  • Page 33: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 34: Removing The Heatsink

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 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 instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.

  • Page 35: Installing And Removing The Memory Modules

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing and Removing the Memory Modules Note: Check Supermicro's website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing & Removing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1-DIMMA1.
  • Page 36 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Support for the X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard The X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF motherboard supports up to 512 GB of Load Reduced (LRDIMM), 256 GB of Registered (RDIMM) or 64 GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz 240-pin 4-channel memory modules in eight DIMM slots.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and Per DIMM DIMM Per Channel (DPC) DIMM 2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel &...
  • Page 38 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and Per DIMM DIMM Per Channel (DPC) DIMM 2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel &...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation Populating LRDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Memory Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Capacity Channel (DPC) DIMM Per DIMM 2 Slots Per Channel 3 Slots Per Channel &...

  • Page 40: Motherboard Installation

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual 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 41: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 42: Control Panel Connectors And I/O Ports

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the picture below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports...

  • Page 43: Serial Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports Serial COM) Ports Pin Definitions Two COM connections (COM1 & Pin # Definition Pin # Definition COM2) are located on the mother- board. COM1 is located on the Back- plane I/O panel. COM2, located close to PCH Slot1, provides front access support.

  • Page 44: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) FP USB (0/1, 2/3, USB 4) Backplane Pin Definitions USB (6/7, 8/9) Four front accessible Universal Serial Pin Definitions USB 0, 2, 6, 4 USB 1, 3 Bus ports (USB 0/1, USB 2/3) and...

  • Page 45: Ethernet Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1, Pin# Definition LAN2) are located on the I/O back- P2V5SB SGND plane on the motherboard. In addition, TD0+ Act LED an IPMI_Dedicated LAN is located TD0- P3V3SB above USB 6/7 ports on the backplane TD1+ Link 100 LED...

  • Page 46: Unit Identifier Switch/Uid Led Indicators

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED UID Switch Indicators Pin# Definition A Unit Identifier (JUIDB) switch, a Ground backplane LED indicator and a Front Ground Panel UID header are located on the Ground motherboard. The UID switch is located Button In next to the VGA port on the backplane.

  • Page 47: Front Control Panel

    Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo- cated on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro's server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 48: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Front Control Panel Pin Definitions 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. Power LED...

  • Page 49: Hdd Led

    Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a 3.3V Standby cable here to indicate HDD activ- HD Active ity. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 50: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail/Pwr Fail/Uid Led

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/ OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID UID LED LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and Red_LED-Cathode/OH/Fan Fail/ 8 of Front Control Panel to use the Power Fail5.5V.SB Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail and Blue_UID LED UID LED connections.

  • Page 51: Reset Button

    Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a Reset hardware reset switch on the computer Ground case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 52: Connecting Cables

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Power Connectors +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW4), and two 8-pin CPU power connectors (JPW1/2) PS_ON are located on the motherboard. These power...

  • Page 53: Fan Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has eight system/CPU Pin# Definition fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 6, Fan A, Fan Ground B) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin +12V fans headers are backward compatible Tachometer with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, PWR Modulation fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only.

  • Page 54: Internal Speaker

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Internal Speaker Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Speaker (Buzzer) can be Pin# Definitions used to provide audible indications for Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In various beep codes. See the table on Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 55: Tpm/Port 80 Header

    Chapter 2: Installation TPM/Port 80 Header TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Pin # Definition Pin # Definition header is located at JTPM1 to provide LCLK TPM support and Port 80 connection. LFRAME# <(KEY)> Use this header to enhance system LRESET# +5V (X) performance and data security.

  • Page 56: Power Smb (I 2 C) Connector

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Power SMB (I C) Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions Power System Management Bus (I Pin# Definition Connector (JPI C1) monitors power Clock supply, fan and system temperatures. Data See the table on the right for pin PMBUS_Alert definitions.

  • Page 57: T-Sgpio 1/2 & S-Sgpio 1/2 Headers

    Load Ground tions on the X9DRL-iF. S-SGPIO Clock 1/2 support SAS connections on the Note: NC= No Connection X9DRL-3F. See the table on the right for pin definitions. DOM Power Connector DOM PWR Pin Definitions A power connector for SATA DOM...

  • Page 58: Standby Power Header

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Standby Power Header Standby PWR Pin Definitions The +5V Standby Power header is lo- Pin# Definition cated at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. +5V Standby See the table on the right for pin defini- Ground tions. (You must also have a card with...

  • Page 59: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create Jumper 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 60: Cmos Clear

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual CMOS Clear 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.

  • Page 61: Vga Enable

    Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable VGA Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable Jumper Setting Definition the onboard VGA connector. The default Enabled (Default) setting is 1-2 to enable the connection. Disabled See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 62: Management Engine (Me) Recovery

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Management Engine (ME) Recovery ME Recovery Jumper Settings Use Jumper JPME1 to select ME Firm- Jumper Setting Definition ware Recovery mode, which will limit Normal (Default) resource allocation for essential system ME Recovery operation only in order to maintain nor- mal power operation and management.

  • Page 63: I 2 C Bus To Pci-Exp. Slots

    Chapter 2: Installation C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots C for PCI-E slots Jumper Settings Use Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 to connect Jumper Setting Definition the System Management Bus (I C) to Closed Enabled (Default) PCI-Express slots to improve PCI per- Open Disabled formance.

  • Page 64: Onboard Led Indicators

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard LED Indicators Link LED Activity LED GLAN LEDs There are two GLAN ports on the moth- Rear View (when facing the erboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port rear side of the chassis) has two LEDs. The Yellow LED on the...

  • Page 65: Onboard Power Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED States An Onboard Power LED is located at LED Color Definition LED2 on the motherboard. When this System Off (PWR cable not connected) LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to Green System On turn off the system and unplug the power...

  • Page 66: 2-10 Sata/Sas Connections

    In addition to four I-SATA ports, eight Serial_At- tached_SCSI connectors (SAS 0~7) are located on the X9DRL-3F to provide SAS support. Please note that SAS0~SAS3 can also be used for SATA connections. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 67: Chapter 3 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. Note: Always disconnect the power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components.

  • Page 68: System Boot Failure

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.

  • Page 69: Memory Errors

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Memory Errors When a No-Memory Beep Code is issued by the system, check the following: 1. Make sure that the memory modules are compatible with the system and that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. (For memory compatibility, refer to the Memory Compatibility Chart posted on our website @ http://www.
  • Page 70 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual tings in the BIOS to make sure that the CPU and System temperatures are within the normal range. Also check the front panel Overheat LED, and make sure that the Overheat LED is not on. 5. Adequate power supply: Make sure that the power supply provides adequate power to the system.

  • Page 71: Technical Support Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services.

  • Page 72: Battery Removal And Installation

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock out- wards to unlock it.

  • Page 73: Frequently Asked Questions

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Question: What are the various types of memory that my motherboard can support? Answer: The motherboard supports Registered/Load Reduced ECC or Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMM modules. To enhance memory performance, do not mix memory modules of different speeds and sizes. Please follow all memory installation instructions given on Section 2-4 in Chapter 2.

  • Page 74: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your ven- dor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the...

  • Page 75: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF. It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated.

  • Page 76: Main Setup

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re- covery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <F2> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 77: 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

    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.) X9DRL-3F/iF SMC Version This item displays the SMC Version of the BIOS used in the system.
  • Page 78 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual Quiet Boot Set this value to allow the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to allow the computer system to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to allow the computer system to display the OEM logo.

  • Page 79: Socket 1 Cpu Information

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last state before a power loss.
  • Page 80 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual Socket 2 CPU Information  This item displays if a CPU is installed in Socket 2. CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 1. 64-bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 1 supports 64-bit technology.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS MLC Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the MLC (mid-level cache) streamer prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to im- prove CPU performance.
  • Page 82 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual EIST EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to auto- matically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 83: North Bridge

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Recommended Short Duration Power This item displays the short duration power settings recommended by the manufacturer. Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the period of time during which short duration power is maintained. Chipset Configuration  North Bridge ...
  • Page 84 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual QPI Configuration  Current QPI Link This item displays the current status of the QPI Link. Current QPI Frequency This item displays the current frequency of the QPI Link. Isoc Select Enabled to enable Ischronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory Mode When Independent is selected, all DIMMs are available to the operating system. When Mirroring is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup. When Lockstep is selected, the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel.

  • Page 86: South Bridge

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual DRAM RAPL RAPL which stands for Running Average Power Limit is a feature that provides mechanisms to enforce power consumption limits on supported processors The options are Mode 0, MODE1, and Disabled. Device Tagging Select Enabled to support device tagging. The options are Disabled and En- abled.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 60/64 Emulation Select Enabled to enable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support for the legacy USB keyboard so that it can be fully supported by the operating systems that do not recognize a USB device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. EHCI Hand-off Select Enabled to enable support for operating systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) hand-off.
  • Page 88 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual Port 0~Port 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for a port specified by the user so that the user is allowed to change a hardware component or a device without shutting down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI ROM Priority Use this feature to select the Option ROM to boot up the system when there are multiple Option ROMs available in the system. The options are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. PCI Latency Timer Use this feature to set the latency timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus.
  • Page 90 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual PCH Slot1 PCIE 2.0 x1 OPROM, PCH Slot2 PCI OPROM, PCI Slot3 PCIE 2.0 x4 OPROM, CPU1 Slot4 PCIE 3.0 x8 OPROM, CPU1 Slot5 PCIE 3.0 x8 OPROM, CPU1 Slot6, PCIE 3.0 x8 OPROM Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a network interface from the slots specified above.

  • Page 91: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Device Settings This feature indicates whether or not a reset is required for a serial port specified. Change Settings Use this feature to set the optimal Environment Control Interface (PECI) setting for a serial port specified. The default setting is Auto, which will allow the AMI BIOS to automatically select the best setting for the PECI platform.
  • Page 92 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 and 8 (Bits). Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors.

  • Page 93: Console Redirection Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Putty Keypad Use this feature to select function key and keypad setting on Putty. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) This item allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out- of-Band Serial Port management.

  • Page 94: Acpi Settings

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual ACPI Settings  Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. ACPI Sleep State Use this feature to select the ACPI State when the system is in sleep mode. Select S1 (CPU Stop Clock) to erase all CPU caches and stop executing instructions.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS TPM Owner Status If a security device is detected by the BIOS, this item displays the status of TPM Ownership.  Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration This feature indicates if the following hardware components support the Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology), which helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system.

  • Page 96: Event Logs

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual Event Logs Use this menu to configure Event Log settings. Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings  Enabling/Disabling Options 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.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Erasing Settings Erase Event Log This option erases all logged events. The options are No, Yes, Next reset, and Yes, Every reset. When Log is Full This option automatically clears the Event Log memory of all messages when it is full.

  • Page 98: Ipmi

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual IPMI Use this menu to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) set- tings. System Event Log  Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select 'Yes, On next reset' to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Log EFI Status Codes Select Enabled to log EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Status Codes, Error Codes or Progress Codes. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 100: Boot

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual Boot This menu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1/ Boot Option #2/ Boot Option #3, etc. Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority.

  • Page 101: Security

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3-characters to 8-characters long.

  • Page 102: Save & Exit

    X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual Save & Exit This menu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system. 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. Select Discard Changes and Exit, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Discard Changes Select this feature and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previ- ous values, click Yes to load the values previous saved, or click No to keep the changes you've made so far.
  • Page 104 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF User’s Manual Notes 4-30...

  • Page 105: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
  • Page 106 X9DRL-3F/X9DRL-iF Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 107: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Software Programs After you've installed the operating system, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been in- stalled.

  • Page 108: Configuring Superdoctor® Iii

    X9DRF-F Motherboard User's Manual Note 3: Changing BMC log-in information is recommended during initial system power-on. The default username is ADMIN and password is ADMIN. For BMC best practices, please refer to: http://www.supermicro.com/prod- ucts/nfo/files/IPMI/Best_Practices_BMC_Security.pdf B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability.
  • Page 109 Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web- site at: ftp://ftp.Supermicro.com/utility/SuperDoctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II.
  • Page 110 X9DRF-F Motherboard User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 111 (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.

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