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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X10DRT-B+ USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: About This Motherboard

    Gen. 3.0 slots, DDR4 2400 MHz (max) memory, and a SIOM (PCI-E 3.0 x 16) net- working slot. This motherboard is optimized for High Performance Computing, and is ideal for 2U Twin systems. Please refer to our website (http://www.supermicro. com) for processor and memory support updates. Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the moth- erboard.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and to prevent damage done to the system or injury to yourself: Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components Note: Additional information given to differentiate between various models or provides information for proper system setup.

  • 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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    System Resource Alert ..................1-11 ACPI Features ....................1-12 Power Supply ....................1-12 Advanced Power Management ..............1-13 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) (Available when the Supermicro ® Power Manager [SPM] is installed)............... 1-13 Management Engine (ME) ................1-13 Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements ..............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents UID Switch/UID LED ................2-18 Power & Front Control Panel Connector (JF1) ..........2-19 Connecting Cables ..................2-20 DOM Power Connector ................2-20 TPM Header/Port 80 ................2-21 Fan Headers ..................... 2-22 Jumper Settings .................... 2-23 Explanation of Jumpers ................2-23 CMOS Clear .....................
  • Page 8 X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations..............4-4 Event Logs ....................4-31 IPMI ....................... 4-33 Security Settings ................... 4-35 Boot Settings ....................4-38 Save & Exit ....................4-40 Appendix A Software Installation Instructions Installing Software Programs ................A-1 Configuring SuperDoctor 5 ................A-2 Appendix B UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ..............B-1 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block)....B-1...

  • 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 with a Supermicro proprietary chassis as an integrated server platform.
  • Page 10 X10DRT-B+ 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 shown in this manual.

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    Notes: 1. For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our website at http:// www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ for details. 2. Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Quick Reference

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Motherboard Quick Reference UID_LED1 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN (3.0) JBAT1 BMC_HB_LED1 Battery FAN3 BIOS FAN4 SIOM: CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16 FLASH IPMI CODE C612 BIOS JBT1 LICENSE X10DRT-B+ Rev. 1.01 JSD1 CPU1 OPEN 1st CPU2 BAR CODE Notes: •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Overview X10DRT-B+ Motherboard Jumpers Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Chapter 2 JPB1 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Enable JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) JVRM1/2 C Bus for VRM...
  • Page 14 X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual X10DRT-B+ Motherboard LED Indicators State BMC_HB_LED1 (BMC Heartbeat LED) Green (Blinking): BMC normal Orange: Standby power ready LE6 (Onboard Power LED) Green: All power RAMP normal Red: One or more power regulators failed UID_LED1 (Rear Unit Identifier LED) Blue: (On/Blinking): Unit identified...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Features

    2400 MHz in 24 slots Note: Memory speed support is pending on the processors installed in the system. For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/ products/motherboard. DIMM Sizes Up to 128GB at 1.2V •...
  • Page 16 X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual • BIOS 128MB SPI AMI BIOS Flash ROM • ACPI 3.0 or later, Riser Card auto detection support, and SMBIOS 2.7 or later, • S4, S5 • Power ACPI Power Management • Power-on mode for AC power recovery •...

  • Page 17: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Overview System Block Diagram #2-12 #1-12 #2-11 #1-11 #2-10 #1-10 #2-9 #1-9 #2-8 VR12.5 VR12.5 #1-8 #2-7 5 PHASE 5 PHASE #1-7 #2-6 145W 145W #1-6 #2-5 #1-5 #2-4 #1-4 #2-3 CPU2 CPU1 #1-3 #2-2 #1-2 9.6G #2-1 #1-1 DMI2 #2 #3...

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel® E5-2600 (v3/v4) Series processors (Socket R3) and the Intel C612 PCH, the X10DRT-B+ motherboard provides the best balanced solution of performance, power efficiency, and features to address the diverse needs of next-generation 2U Twin server platforms.

  • Page 19: Special Features

    Chapter 1: Overview 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 20: Acpi Features

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifica- tion defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a computer system, including its hardware, operating system and application software.

  • Page 21: Advanced Power Management

    The following new advanced power management features are supported by the motherboard. Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) (Available ® when the Supermicro Power Manager [SPM] is installed) The Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with ® real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency.
  • Page 22 X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 1-14...

  • Page 23: 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 24 X10DRT-B+ 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 25: 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 26: Static-Sensitive Devices

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid pos- sible damage to your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 27: 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. 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 28 X10DRT-B+ 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. Press down on Load Pull lever away from Lever 'Close 1st' the socket 3.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation 4. Using your thumb and the index finger, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap from the socket. 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.
  • Page 30 X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual 7. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 8. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the 'Close 1st' lever first, then lock the 'Open 1st' lever second.

  • Page 31: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink if needed. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the two mounting holes on the heatsink are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. 3.

  • Page 32: Removing The Passive Heatsink

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the Passive Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components. 1.

  • Page 33: 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 34 Note: Memory speed support is pending on the processors installed in the system. For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard. Processor & Memory Module Population Configuration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support for E5-2600 (v3/v4)-based Motherboards Speed (MT/s) Populating RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4 Memory Modules Voltage (V) Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs per Channel (DPC) Ranks 3 Slots per Channel DIMM Capacity DIMM (GB) 1 DPC 2 DPC 3 DPC...

  • Page 36: Motherboard Installation

    X10DRT-B+ 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 37: Control Panel Connectors And I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports The I/O ports are intended to be used in Supermicro Twin servers. See the picture below for the locations of I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports IPMI CODE BIOS...

  • Page 38: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) USB (3.0) 0/1 Pin Definitions Two USB 3.0 ports are located on the Pin# Definition back panel (USB 0/1). (Cables are not included.) See the table on the right for pin definitions. Ground Video Connector Ground...

  • Page 39: Dedicated Ipmi Lan Ethernet Port

    Chapter 2: Installation Dedicated IPMI LAN Ethernet Port A dedicated IPMI LAN port, located next to the USB0/1 ports on the back panel, pro- vides KVM support for IPMI 2.0 interface. This LAN port is supported by the ASpeed AST2400 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), and accepts an RJ45 type cable.

  • Page 40: Uid Switch/Uid Led

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual UID Switch/UID LED UID Switch A Unit Identifier switch (UID SW) and a Pin# Definition UID LED (UID_LED1) indicator are lo- G1, G2 Ground cated on the back panel of your system. Pins 1-2 Button in When the user presses the UID switch, the UID LED Indicator will be turned on.

  • Page 41: Power & Front Control Panel Connector (Jf1)

    X10DRT-B+ motherboard. Insert an add-on card into this connector to use the functions indicated above. This connector is designed specifically for a Supermicro-proprietary add-on card. Refer to the layout below for the location of JF1.

  • Page 42: Connecting Cables

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Connecting Cables DOM Power Connector DOM Power Pin Definitions A power connector for a SATA DOM Pin# Definition (Disk-On-Module) device is located at JSD1. Connect an appropriate cable Ground here to provide power for your SATA Ground DOM devices.

  • Page 43: Tpm Header/Port 80

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

  • Page 44: Fan Headers

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions This motherboard has two system fan Pin# Definition headers (FAN3, FAN4) on the mother- Ground board All these 4-pin fans headers are +12V backward compatible with the traditional Tachometer 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control PWR Modulation is available for 4-pin fans only.

  • Page 45: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the mother- Pins board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers cre- ate shorts between two pins to change Jumper the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 46: Watch Dog Enable/Disable

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Watch Dog Enable/Disable Watch Dog Jumper Settings Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system moni- Jumper Setting Definition tor that can reboot the system when a Pins 1-2 Reset (default) software application hangs. Close pins Pins 2-3 1-2 to reset the system if an applica- Open Disabled...

  • Page 47: Vga Enable

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

  • Page 48: Manufacturing Mode

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Manufacturing Mode ME Mode Select Jumper Settings Close pin 2 and pin 3 of Jumper JPME2 Jumper Setting Definition to bypass SPI flash security and force Normal (Default) the system to operate in the Manufac- Manufacture Mode turer mode, allowing the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications.

  • Page 49: Onboard Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard LED Indicators IPMI LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN LED Link LED Activity LED An IPMI_LAN port, supported by the ASpeed AST 2400 Baseboard Manage- ment Controller (BMC), is located on the IPMI LAN Link LED (Left) & back panel.

  • Page 50: Onboard Power Led

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator LED States The Onboard Power LED is located at Color/State Definition LE6 on the motherboard. When this System PWR Off (PWR LED is on, the system is on. Be sure cable not connected) to turn off the system and unplug the Orange...

  • Page 51: 2-10 Pci-E 3.0 Slots And Sata

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 PCI-E 3.0 Slots and SATA PCI-Express 3.0 x16 There are two PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots on the motherboard. Slot 1 is supported by CPU1 and Slot 2 is supported by CPU2. Refer to the layout below for their location PCI-Express 3.0 x4 There are two PCI-E 3.0 x4 slots supported by CPU1.

  • Page 52: Powered Sata Dom (Superdom)

    Pin Definitions A SATA DOM (Device-on-Disk) is lo- Pin# Signal cated at S-SATA3 on the motherboard. Ground S-SATA3 is used with a Supermicro SATA_TXP SuperDOM, which is a yellow SATA SATA_TXN DOM connector with a power pin built in, Ground and no external power supply is needed.

  • Page 53: 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 54: System Boot Failure

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you do not have 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 55: 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 56 X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual 3. HDD support: Make sure that all hard disk drives (HDDs) work properly. Re- place the bad HDDs with good ones. 4. System cooling: Check system cooling to make sure that all heatsink fans, CPU fans and system fans work properly. Check Hardware Monitoring set- tings in BIOS to make sure that the CPU and System temperatures are within the normal range.

  • Page 57: Technical Support Procedures

    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 58: Proper Battery Disposal

    • Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be reached by e-mail at support@supermicro.com. Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: Proper Battery Disposal Warning: Please handle used batteries carefully.

  • Page 59: 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 Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.supermicro.com.

  • Page 60: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, You can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro.com/RmaForm/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in- curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 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.

  • Page 62: Main Setup

    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 dam- ages 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 63 Day MM/DD/YYYY 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 X10DRT-B+ BIOS Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.

  • Page 64: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an incorrect DRAM frequency, or an incorrect timing setting may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 65: Power Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...

  • Page 66: Cpu Configuration

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual CPU Configuration  This submenu displays the following information regarding the CPU installed in Socket 1 and (or) Socket 2 as detected by the BIOS. • Processor Socket • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • Processor Maximum Ratio •...
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Select Enable to enable the Execute-Disable Bit technology which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.

  • Page 68: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instruc- tions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enable and Disable. Intel Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enable to support Intel Virtualization Technology, which will allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent parti- tions, creating multiple "virtual"...
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS  CPU P State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) EIST (P-States) EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.

  • Page 70: Chipset Configuration

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual CPU C3 Report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the operating system. During the CPU C3 State, the CPU clock generator is turned off. The options are Enable and Disable. CPU C6 Report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IIO1 Configuration IOU2 (II01 PCIE Port 1) Use this item to configure the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4, x8, and Auto. IOU0 (II01 PCIe Port 2) Use this feature to set the PCI-Exp bus speed for the slot specified above.
  • Page 72 X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual and freeing the system resource for other tasks. The options are Enable and Disable. No Snoop Select Enable to support no-snoop mode to ensure cache coherency within each memory platform. The options are Disable and Enable. Relaxed Ordering Select Enable to enable Relaxed Ordering support which will allow certain trans- actions to violate the strict-ordering rules of PCI and to be completed prior to...

  • Page 73: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • QPI PCI-E Configuration Base / Size Link Frequency Select Use this feature to select the desired QPI link frequency. The options are 6.4 GB/s, 8.0 GB/s, 9.6 GB/s, Auto, and Auto Limited. Link L0p Enable Select Enable for the QPI to enter the L0p state for power saving.

  • Page 74: Dimm Information

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Frequency Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 1333, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1867, 2000, 2133, 2200, and 2400. Data Scrambling Select Enabled to enable data scrambling to enhance system performance and data integrity.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • P2-DIMMH1/H2/H3 Memory RAS (Reliability_Availability_Serviceability) Configuration Use this submenu to configure the following Memory RAS settings. Memory RAS Configuration Setup RAS Mode Use this feature to configure memory RAS settings. Select Independent to use a memory module separately as an independent memory unit. When Mirror is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup.

  • Page 76: South Bridge Configuration

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual South Bridge Configuration  The following South Bridge information will display: USB Configuration • USB Module Version • USB Controllers • USB Devices Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there is no legacy USB device present.

  • Page 77: Sata Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS EHCI2 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) support on USB 2.0 connector #2 (-at least one USB 2.0 connector should be enabled for EHCI support.) The options are Disabled and Enabled. XHCI Pre-Boot Driver Select Enabled to load the Intel XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) pre-boot driver for system boot.
  • Page 78 X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Port 0 ~ Port 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plugging support for a port specified by the user, which will allow the user to replace a SATA disk drive installed on this port without shutting down the system.

  • Page 79: Ssata Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Please note that the option"Both" is not supported by the Windows Server 2012/ R2 OS. The options are Both, SATA Controller, and sSATA Controller. Serial ATA Port 0~ Port 5 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port.
  • Page 80 X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual *If the item above "Configure sSATA as" is set to AHCI, the following items will display: sSATA Support Aggressive Link Power Management When this item is set to Enabled, the sSATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 0 ~ Port 3 sSATA Device Type (Available when a SATA port is detected) Use this item to specify if the sSATA port specified by the user should be con- nected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
  • Page 82 X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual sSATA Port 0 ~ Port 3 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRE- SET initialization to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Port 0 ~ Port 3 sSATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the sSATA port specified by the user should be con- nected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI PERR/SERR Support Select Enabled for the system to log an error event when a PERR (PCI/PCI-E Parity Error) or a SERR (System Error) occurs. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address.
  • Page 84 X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual RSC-R1UTP-E16R PCI-E 3.0 x16 OPROM/CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 x4 OPROM/ RSC-P-6 PCI-E 3.0 x16 OPROM 1/CPU2 SXB2A PCI-E 3.0 x8 OPROM/CPU2 SXB2B PCI-E 3.0 x16 OPROM Use this feature to select the type of device to be installed on the PCI-E slot specified by the user for system boot.

  • Page 85: Super Io Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Super IO Configuration  Super IO Chip AST2400  Serial Port 1 Configuration/Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port 1/Serial Port 2 Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings This item displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.

  • Page 86: Com1 Console Redirection Settings

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual COM1 Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con- sole Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Char- acter Set.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled.
  • Page 88 X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.

  • Page 90: Acpi Settings

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff. The setting for each these features is displayed: Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits ACPI Settings ...

  • Page 91: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.

  • Page 92: View Smbios Event Log

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events.

  • Page 93: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) 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 94: Bmc Network Configuration

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine 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. Please note that you will need to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 95: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check If this feature is set to Setup, a password is required for a user to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 96: Secure Boot Menu

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Secure Boot Menu  The following items will display: • System Mode • Secure Boot • Vendor Keys Secure Boot Select Enable for secure boot support to ensure system security at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Secure Boot Mode This item allows the user to select the desired secure boot mode for the system.

  • Page 97: Key Exchange Key

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Key Exchange Key  This feature allows the user to configure and save Key-Exchange-Key settings. Authorized Signatures  This feature allows the user to set and save authorized signatures and grant access to those whose names appear on the list. Forbidden Signatures ...

  • Page 98: Boot Settings

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout This feature allows the user to determine how long the system should wait for the setup activation key before it boots up. The default setting is 1 (second). Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • UEFI Boot Option #1 - UEFI Boot Option #8  Add New Boot Option Add Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new pre-formatted boot device for system boot. Path for Boot Option This feature allows the user to define the pathway for the system to access the boot device for system boot.

  • Page 100: Save & Exit

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS setup without making permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use. Restore User Defaults To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>.
  • Page 102 X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 4-42...

  • Page 103: Appendix A 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 104: Configuring Superdoctor 5

    X10DRT-B+ Motherboard User’s Manual A-2 Configuring SuperDoctor 5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor® 5 is a hardware monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in the Windows and Linux operating sys- tems. The program monitors system health information such as CPU temperatures, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 105: Appendix B Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions

    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 "\" 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 "Super.ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 107 Appendix B: UEFI BIOS Recovery 4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start with BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below. 5.
  • Page 108 X10DRT-B+ User’s Manual 6. After the process of BIOS recovery is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive. 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter FLASH.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt.
  • 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.

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