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- Page 1 X9DRW-CF31 X9DRW-CTF31 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
Series Processors (Socket R) and Intel QPI (QuickPath Interface) Technology, providing point-to-point connections with transfer speeds of up to 8.0 GT/s. With the Intel PCH C602J chipset built in, the X9DRW-CF31/-CTF31 motherboard supports Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM), Management Engine (ME), Digital ®... -
Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols to install your system properly and to prevent damage to your system or injury to yourself: Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to avoid... -
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
Power Supply ....................1-13 Super I/O ....................... 1-14 Advanced Power Management ..............1-14 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) (Available when the Supermicro ® Power Manager "SPM" is installed in the system) ........1-14 Management Engine (ME) ................1-14 Introduction to the IPMI Controller ............... 1-14 BMC Subsystem Features ................ - Page 7 Table of Contents Ethernet Ports ..................2-22 Unit Identifier Switch ................2-23 Front Control Panel ..................2-24 Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............... 2-25 NMI Button ....................2-25 Power LED ....................2-25 HDD LED ....................2-26 NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators ............... 2-26 Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED ..........
- Page 8 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Rear UID LED ..................2-42 BMC Heartbeat LED ................2-43 2-11 SATAConnections ..................2-44 SATA Ports ....................2-44 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures ................3-1 Technical Support Procedures ................ 3-5 Battery Removal and Installation ..............3-6 Frequently Asked Questions ................
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview
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. This motherboard was designed to be used in an SMC-proprietary chassis as an inte- grated solution. - Page 10 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Motherboard Image AOM-S3108-H8 Mezzanine Card 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 and AOM Mezzanine Card you've received may or may not look exactly...
- Page 11 Chapter 1: Overview Motherboard Layout LAN1 USB2/3 USB0/1 LAN2 LED3 i350 (-CF31) X540 (-CTF31) COM1 IPMI_LAN CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st JBAT1 X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 JSD1 JBT1 BIOS CLOSE 1st Intel CPU1 OPEN 1st FAN1 Notes: • See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports, and JF1 front panel connections.
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Page 12: Jumper Description
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Quick Reference LAN1 USB2/3 USB0/1 LAN2 LED3 i350 (-CF31) X540 (-CTF31) COM1 IPMI_LAN CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st JBAT1 X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 JSD1 JBT1 BIOS CLOSE 1st Intel CPU1 OPEN 1st FAN1 Note: Components not documented are reserved for internal use only. - Page 13 SATA DOM (Device_On_Module) Power Connector JSTBY1 Standby Power Connector JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Header LAN1/2 Gigabit LAN Ethernet Ports 1/2 (X9DRW-CF31) (10G) TLAN Ports 1/2 (X9DRW-CTF31) (IPMI) LAN IPMI_Dedicated LAN Onboard Buzzer (Internal Speaker) SXB1A SMC-Proprietary SPEC Slot (See Note 1 below.) SXB1B SMC-Proprietary PCI-E 3.0 x16 + x16 Add-on Card Slot...
- Page 14 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 LED Indicators Description State Status Green: Blinking Normal LED2 Power LED Green: On SB Power On LED3 UID LED Blue: On Unit Identified Note 1: For SAS support, be sure to use the SMC-Proprietary Mezzanine Card with the LSI 3108 SAS controller installed.
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Page 15: Motherboard Features
Graphics Nuvoton WPCM450 BMC Video Matrox 200eW) • Network One Intel I350 Gigabit Dual-Channel Ethernet Con- troller for LAN1/LAN2 ports (for the X9DRW-CF31) • One Intel X540 10_Gigabit Dual-Channel Ethernet Controller for LAN1/LAN2 ports (for X9DRW-CTF31) • Nuvoton WPCM450 BMCsupports IPMI_LAN 2.0... -
Page 16: Peripheral Devices
• Power-on mode for AC power recovery • Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-off • Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (Available ® when the Supermicro Power Manager "SPM" is installed in the system) • Management Engine PC Health CPU Monitoring • Monitoring... - Page 17 CPU TDP sizing. Note 2: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available @http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/. Note 3: For SAS support, be sure to use the SMC-Proprietary Mezzanine Card with the LSI 3108 SAS controller installed.
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Page 18: System Block Diagram
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual LEFT SLOT RIGHT SLOT PCIE 3.0x16 8 GT/s PCIE 3.0x16 8 GT/s PE2 PE1 CPU Rear Socket 01 U7C1 PROCESSOR SANDYBRIDGE 8 GT/s CPU Front Socket 00 U6H1 PROCESSOR SANDYBRIDGE Mezzanine Card 8 GT/s 16MB BIOS 4 GT/s PCIE 3.0 x16... -
Page 19: Processor And Chipset Overview
Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and the capabilities of the Intel E5-2600/v2 Series Processor (v1/v2 Socket R) and the PCH-C602J chipset, the X9DRW-CF31/- CTF31 motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor-based, high-end server platforms. -
Page 20: Special Features
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 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 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 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 (JPW2/JPW3) are also required to ensure adequate power supply to the system. -
Page 22: Super I/O
The new advanced power management features supported by the motherboard includes the following: Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) (Available ® when the Supermicro Power Manager "SPM" is installed in the system) The Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with ®... -
Page 23: Bmc Subsystem Features
Chapter 1: Overview controller also supports 32 Kb on-chip SRAM, allowing for faster access which is especially critical to time-sensitive, high-density/high-performance server platforms. The BMC supports VGA Graphic Cores for remote video displaying and editing. It also provides a video data compressor for Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM) support if keyboard/mouse are installed in the system. -
Page 24: 1-10 Introduction To The Aom-S3108-H8 Mezzanine Card
This mezzanine card can directly support eight SSD devices and delivers SAS data transfer rates of up to 12Gb/s. Designed for use on the X9DRW-CF31/-CTF31 motherboard, the AOM-S3108-H8 also supports Supercap (Note 2), MegaRAID, and can run on Windows and Linux operating systems. -
Page 25: Chapter 2 Installation
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. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. - Page 26 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 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.
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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
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 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
CPU socket cap is in place and that none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Installing the LGA2011 Processor 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 30 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 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 5. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 6. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket.
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Page 32: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Warning: You can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direc- tion. Make sure that it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the load plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. -
Page 33: Removing The Passive Heatsink
(Do not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink.) 4. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the motherboard. 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. -
Page 34: Removing Memory Modules
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual 6. Press the release tabs to the locked positions to secure the DIMM module into the slot. Notes: 1. For proper memory installation, be sure to install a DIMM module into the P2-DIMMG1 slot before inserting a 4-pin power connector into JPW4 as shown in the graphics below. - Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support for the X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard TheX9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard supports 512 GB (max.) of 240- pin Registered (RDIMM), 1024 GB (max.) of Load Reduced (LRDIMM), or 128 GB (max.) of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC DDR3 of up to1866 MHz memory in 16 slots For the latest memory updates, please refer to our Website a at http://www.
- Page 36 1866 1866 Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended Memory List posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/mem.cfm. Populating RDIMM (ECC) Memory on the E5-2600(v2) Platform Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Processor RDIMM Memory Support...
- Page 37 1333 DRx8 1066, 1066, 1066 1066, 1066 1066, 1066, 1066, 1333 1333 1333 1333, 1333 1333 Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended Memory List posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/mem.cfm. 2-13...
- Page 38 1333 1333 Note: For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended Memory List posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/mem.cfm. Other Important Notes and Restrictions • For the memory modules to work properly, please install DIMM modules of the same type, same speed and same operating frequency on the motherboard.
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Page 39: Motherboard Installation
• Standoffs (7 pieces, if needed) Location of Mounting Holes There are seven (7) mounting holes on this motherboard indicated by the arrows. X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 Caution: 1) To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation. -
Page 40: Installing The Motherboard
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard 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 with the mounting holes on the chassis. -
Page 41: Mezzanine Card Installation
AOM PCI-E 3.0 slot located at J10. . Image of the Mezzanine Card 1. After installing the motherboard in the chassis, align the mezzanine card with the AOM PCI-E 3.0 slot (J10) on the motherboard. X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 AOM PCIE 3.0 x16 Slot at J10 2. - Page 42 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual 3. With the mezzanine card securely placed in the slot, insert Pan Head #6 screws into the three standoff holes and tighten them with a Phillips screw- driver. Screw #2 Screw #1 Screw #3 2-18...
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Page 43: 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 X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions 1. -
Page 44: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) FP USB (4/5) Backplane USB Pin Definitions (USB 0/1, 2/3) Four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB Pin Definitions USB 4 USB 5 0/1, 2/3) are located on the I/O back Pin # Definition... -
Page 45: Serial Port
1. COM1 LAN2 LAN1 USB2/3 USB0/1 LED3 i350 (-CF31) 2. VGA X540 (-CTF31) COM1 IPMI_LAN CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st JBAT1 X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 JSD1 JBT1 BIOS CLOSE 1st Intel CPU1 OPEN 1st FAN1 2-21... -
Page 46: Ethernet Ports
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) are Pin# Definition located on the I/O backplane on the P2V5SB SGND motherboard to provide internet con- TD0+ Act LED nections. LAN ports 1/2 support giga-... -
Page 47: Unit Identifier Switch
IPMI, please refer Reset Reset Button Ground to the IPMI User's Guide Power Button posted on our Website @ Ground http://www.supermicro.com. 1. UID Switch 2. Rear UID LED (LED3) 3. Front UID LED X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 2-23... -
Page 48: Front Control Panel
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. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. -
Page 49: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
CLOSE 1st CPU2 FP PWRLED 3.3 V OPEN 1st HDD LED 3/3V Stby JBAT1 NIC1 Link LED NIC1 Activity LED X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 JSD1 NIC2 Activity LED JBT1 NIC2 Link LED BIOS OH/Fan Fail/ CLOSE 1st Blue (UID) LED Cathode... -
Page 50: Hdd Led
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual 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 51: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail/Pwr Fail/Uid Led
CLOSE 1st CPU2 FP PWRLED 3.3 V OPEN 1st HDD LED 3/3V Stby JBAT1 NIC1 Link LED NIC1 Activity LED X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 JSD1 NIC2 Activity LED JBT1 NIC2 Link LED BIOS OH/Fan Fail/ CLOSE 1st Blue (UID) LED Cathode... -
Page 52: Reset Button
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual 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 53: Connecting Cables
(-CF31) X540 (-CTF31) COM1 IPMI_LAN B. JPW2: 8-pin Processor PWR (Req'd) C. JPW3: 8-pin Proces- CLOSE 1st sor PWR CPU2 OPEN 1st JBAT1 X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 JSD1 JBT1 BIOS CLOSE 1st Intel CPU1 OPEN 1st FAN1 2-29... -
Page 54: Fan Headers
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has six system/CPU Pin# Definition fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 4, Fan A, Fan B) Ground on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fans +12V headers are backward compatible with Tachometer the traditional 3-pin fans. -
Page 55: Internal Speaker
A. Internal Speaker (Buzz- LAN1 USB2/3 USB0/1 LAN2 LED3 i350 (-CF31) X540 (-CTF31) COM1 IPMI_LAN B. OH LED CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st JBAT1 X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 JSD1 JBT1 BIOS CLOSE 1st Intel CPU1 OPEN 1st FAN1 2-31... -
Page 56: Standby Power Connector
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual TPM Header/Port 80 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)> This header is used for theTrusted... -
Page 57: Power Smb (I 2 C) Connector
No Connection A. JPI LAN2 LAN1 USB2/3 USB0/1 LED3 B. IPMB i350 (-CF31) X540 (-CTF31) COM1 IPMI_LAN CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st JBAT1 X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 JSD1 JBT1 BIOS CLOSE 1st Intel CPU1 OPEN 1st FAN1 2-33... -
Page 58: T-Sgpio 1 Header
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual T-SGPIO 1 Header T-SGPIO Pin Definitions A SGPIO (Serial-Link General Pur- Pin# Definition Definition pose Input/Output) header is located on the motherboard. These head- Ground Data ers support Serial_Link interface for Load Ground onboard SATA connections. See the Clock table on the right for pin definitions. -
Page 59: Power Led/Speaker
No Connection A. PWR LED/Speaker LAN1 USB2/3 USB0/1 LAN2 LED3 B. Backplane SMB i350 (-CF31) X540 (-CTF31) COM1 IPMI_LAN CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st JBAT1 X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 JSD1 JBT1 BIOS CLOSE 1st Intel CPU1 OPEN 1st FAN1 2-35... -
Page 60: Jumper Settings
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual 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 cre- Jumper ate shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1... -
Page 61: Cmos Clear
A. Clear CMOS LAN1 USB2/3 USB0/1 LAN2 LED3 B. Watch Dog Enable i350 (-CF31) X540 (-CTF31) COM1 IPMI_LAN CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st JBAT1 X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 JSD1 JBT1 BIOS CLOSE 1st Intel CPU1 OPEN 1st FAN1 2-37... -
Page 62: Vga Enable
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual 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 63: Management Engine (Me) Recovery
JPME1 LAN1 USB2/3 USB0/1 LAN2 LED3 B. JPME2 i350 (-CF31) X540 (-CTF31) COM1 IPMI_LAN CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st JBAT1 X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 JSD1 JBT1 BIOS CLOSE 1st Intel CPU1 OPEN 1st FAN1 2-39... - Page 64 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots C to PCI-Exp Jumper Settings Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to Jumper Setting Definition connect the System Management Bus Pins 1/2 Enabled C) to PCI-Express slots. The default...
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Page 65: 2-10 Onboard Led Indicators
A. Ethernet Port LEDs B. IPMI LAN LEDs LAN1 USB2/3 USB0/1 LAN2 LED3 i350 (-CF31) X540 (-CTF31) COM1 IPMI_LAN CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st JBAT1 X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 JSD1 JBT1 BIOS CLOSE 1st Intel CPU1 OPEN 1st FAN1 2-41... -
Page 66: Onboard Power Led
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED Settings An onboard Power LED is located at LED Color Status LED2 on the motherboard. When this System Off (PWR cable not connected) LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to... -
Page 67: Bmc Heartbeat Led
A. BMC Heartbeat LAN1 USB2/3 USB0/1 LAN2 LED3 i350 (-CF31) X540 (-CTF31) COM1 IPMI_LAN CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st JBAT1 X9DRW-CF31 BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 JSD1 JBT1 BIOS CLOSE 1st Intel CPU1 OPEN 1st FAN1 2-43... -
Page 68: 2-11 Sataconnections
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual 2-11 SATAConnections SATA Ports SATA Pin Definitions There are four Serial ATA por ts (I - Pin# Definition SATA0~I-SATA 3) located on the moth- Ground erboard. I-SATA Ports 0/1 support SATA TX_P 3.0, while I-SATA Ports 2/3 support SATA TX_N 2.0 These ports provide serial-link signal... -
Page 69: 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. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing, or installing any hardware components. -
Page 70: System Boot Failure
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 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 71: Memory Errors
2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported by test- ing the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Refer to the product page on our website http://www.supermicro. com for memory and CPU support and updates. - Page 72 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual 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. Make sure that all power connectors are connected.
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Page 73: Technical Support Procedures
Also, please 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. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. -
Page 74: Battery Removal And Installation
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 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 75: Frequently Asked Questions
Note : The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Re- covery Instructions posted at http://www.supermicro.com. -
Page 76: Returning Merchandise For Service
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 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 77: Chapter 4 Bios
BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW- CTF31. It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS setup utility screens. The AMI BIOS ROM is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. -
Page 78: Main Setup
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Warning: Do not update 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 the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damage arising from a BIOS update. -
Page 79: Advanced Setup Configurations
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory Information Total Memory This displays the amount of memory that is available in the system. Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press <Enter> to access the following submenu items. Boot Features Quiet Boot Use this feature to select bootup screen display between POST messages and... -
Page 80: Power Configuration
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk feature. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"... - Page 81 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Socket 1 CPU Information/Socket 2 CPU Information This submenu displays the following information regarding the CPUs installed in Socket 1/ Socket 2. • Type of CPU • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • CPU Stepping •...
- Page 82 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual RTID (Record Type ID) Select Optimal to request RTIDs to be used by all normal user applications and benchmarking. Select Alternate to request RTIDs to be used by the I/O centric applications that rely on direct access to the system memory. The options are Optimal and Alternate.
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Page 83: Cpu Power Management Configuration
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to support Data Cache Unite (DCU) prefetch to speed up data accessing and processing in the DCU to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. DCU IP Prefetcher Select Enabled for DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher support, which will prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance. - Page 84 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Turbo Mode (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. C1E (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to maximize energy efficiency.
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Page 85: Chipset Configuration
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Factory Long Duration Maintained (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) This item displays the period of time set by the manufacturer during which long duration power is maintained. Long Duration Maintained This item displays the period of time in seconds during which long duration power is maintained. -
Page 86: Qpi Configuration
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Intel® I/OAT The Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology) significantly reduces CPU over- head by leveraging CPU architectural improvements, freeing up the system resource for other tasks. The options are Disabled and Enabled. DCA Support Select Enabled to use Intel's DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to improve data transfer efficiency. -
Page 87: Dimm Configuration
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Isoc Select Enabled to enable Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements. This feature is especially important for Intel Virtualization Technol- ogy support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MesegEn Select Enabled for Message support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Link Speed Mode Use this feature to select data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. - Page 88 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual DIMM Information The status of the memory modules specified below will be displayed as detected by the BIOS. CPU Socket 1 DIMM Information P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMA2/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMB2/P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMC2/ P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMMD2 CPU Socket 2 DIMM Information P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMME2/P2-DIMMF1/P2-DIMMF2/P2-DIMMG1/P2-DIMMG2/ P2-DIMMH1/P2-DIMMH2 Memory Mode When Independent is selected, all DIMMs are available to the operating system.
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Page 89: South Bridge Configuration
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS processing. By using this method, roughly 64 GB of memory behind the IO hub will be scrubbed every day. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Demand Scrub Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors found on a memory module. -
Page 90: Sata Configuration
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual EHCI Controller 1/EHCI Controller 2 (Available when All USB Devices are set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) Controller 1 or Controller 2. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Legacy USB Support (Available when USB Functions is not Disabled) Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices. - Page 91 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS AHCI Mode The following items are displayed when the AHCI Mode is selected. Aggressive Link Power Management Select Enabled to enable Aggressive Link Power Management support for Cougar Point B0 stepping and beyond. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Port 0~3 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for a particular port, which will allow the user to change a hardware component or device without shutting down the...
- Page 92 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Maximum Payload Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.
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Page 93: Super Io Configuration
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip: This item displays the Super IO chip used in the motherboard. COM Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user. The options are En- abled and Disabled. -
Page 94: Serial Port Console Redirection
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual SOL Device Mode Use this item to set the device mode for the serial port. The options are Normal and High Speed. Serial Port 2 Attribute Use this feature to select the attribute for serial port 2. The options are SOL (Serial- Over-LAN), and COM. - Page 95 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.
- Page 96 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Redirection After BIOS Post Use this feature to enable or disable Legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST. When this feature is set to Bootloader, Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before the OS is initialized. When this feature is set to Always Enable, Legacy Console Redirection remains enabled during OS bootup.
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Page 97: Acpi Setting
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ing data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/ CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff. Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits The status of these features is displayed. - Page 98 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual TPM State Select Enabled to enable TPM security settings to improve data integrity and network security. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Pending Operation: This item displays the status of a pending operation. Current Status Information: This item displays the information regarding the current TPM status.
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Page 99: Event Logs
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS TPM Support: Trusted Platform support TPM State: Trusted Platform state Intel ME Subsystem Configuration This feature displays the following ME Subsystem Configuration settings. • ME BIOS Interface Version • ME Version Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings ... - Page 100 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Correctable Error Threshold This feature allows the user to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting is 10. PCI Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support error event logging for PCI slots. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Page 101: Ipmi
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log ... -
Page 102: Bmc Network Configuration
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. -
Page 103: Boot
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system. Set Boot Priority Use these items to specify the sequence of boot device priority for the following drives. • 1st Boot Device •... -
Page 104: Security
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Network Device BBS Priorities This item is used to select the boot device priority sequence from available network devices. • 1st Device UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities This item is used to select the boot device priority sequence from available UEFI devices. -
Page 105: Save & Exit
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to exit 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 106 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual 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.
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Page 107: 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 108 X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...
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Page 109: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions
To install these programs, click the icons to the right of these items. Note: To install the Windows OS, please refer to the instructions posted on our Website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note 1: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item. -
Page 110: Configuring Superdoctor 5
X9DRW-CF31/X9DRW-CTF31 Motherboard User’s Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor 5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor® 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program moni- tors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). - 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.